Overton Commissioners Make No Budget Changes
After deciding Monday night to get into the budget and look for ways to cut expenses, Overton County Commissioners simply went through the budget line-by-line again Tuesday, saving the questions for Stephen Barlow. The questions focused on two issues: the ongoing debate about Barlow’s mileage and the lack of movement on a new ambulance director. […]
Commissioners Approve New Overton Health Department
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to construct a new health department complex on a 12-acre plot, off Highway 111. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county will pay some $432,000 for its match of a state grant. He said the grant will cover some $7 million. Barlow said the land behind Tractor Supply provides […]
Overton Gets Good News On Ambulance, Monroe Building Bids
The Overton County Budget Committee approved bids for two ambulances and the construction of the Monroe Community Center at its Tuesday meeting. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said this meeting was designed to open bids for expensive projects to see if those projects are feasible before department heads present proposed budgets for the new fiscal […]
Overton Commission Debate Executive’s Mileage Reimbursement
Several Overton County Commissioners expressed concern with $4,500 in mileage expenses filed by the County Executive. Questions arose about why Steven Barlow used his own vehicle instead of a car owned by the county. Barlow said he previously used a Dodge Durango owned by the county but it broke down. Barlow said he was too […]
