Nine New Commissioners Elected In Putnam County
A total of nine new commissioners will serve Putnam County following Thursday’s election. Fred Vondra, Ron Chaffin, Chevin Eldridge, David Gentry, Ken Hall, Junior Phipps, Vinnie Faccinto, Terry Randolph and David Andrews will join the commission. Current Commission Chair Mike Atwood lost in the 12th district, finishing fourth among four candidates. In district one, Vondra […]
Putnam Commissioners Support US Constitution In Resolution
Putnam County Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the US Constitution Monday night. Commissioner Jordan Iwanyszyn proposed a resolution during the April meeting that would support the second amendment right to bear arms. Several commissioners expressed concern about picking out one constitutional amendment to support. County Attorney Jeff Jones worked on the resolution, taking commissioner concerns […]
Commissioners Approve Moving Forward With Maintenance And Bus Garage Projects
Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday night to begin the bidding and construction process for the new county road and maintenance garage and school bus garage. The facilities will be built on 35 acres along the east side of Tennessee Avenue, across from the new fairgrounds. The estimated price tag of $5 million will be paid […]
Putnam Commissioners Will Fill District Five Seat January 18
Putnam County Commissioners will elect a new representative for district five at the January 18th meeting. Six candidates have already made their interest known in replacing commissioner Terry Randolph. Randolph moved out of district five earlier this month. District five includes the Cookeville Community Center, Dry Valley, and Prescott South areas. Commission Chair Mike Atwood […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve $98 Million Bond For Jail Expansion, New School
By a 23-1 vote Monday night, Putnam County Commissioners approved a $98 million bond proposal to fund jail expansion and a new K-8 school. Commissioners spent very little time debating the proposals Monday night, which have been discussed for several years. Only District Four Commissioner Theresa Tayes voted no. Commissioner Cindy Adams cited a concern […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Budget; Concerns With Tax Increase
Putnam County Commissioners approved its 2021-2022 fiscal year budget Monday night, but not without some concern about the 10 cent increase in property taxes. The proposed increase raises the recommended tax rate from 237.2 to 247.2. Commissioner AJ Donadio said that before commissioners voted no on the tax levy, he asked for alternatives for how […]
Park View Building Could See New Purpose If New Putnam K-8 School Built
If Putnam County builds a new K-8 school, it will likely mean the closure of Park View Elementary school. However, Director of Schools Corby King said the school system would evaluate Park View and its potential for other uses to extend the life of the building. “I personally would like to see us think about […]
Putnam Commissioners Excited For Opportunities At New Fairgrounds
Putnam County Commissioners liked what they saw in the preliminary draft for the new fairgrounds at a work session Monday night. District 11 Commissioner Darren Wilson said the drawings showed an opportunity to enhance the community through a new venue. “The midway is going to be larger,” Wilson said. “The event area is going to […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Purchase Of 21 Acres Adjacent To Landfill
Putnam County Commissioners voted 17-4 Monday night to purchase two parcels of land adjoining the current county landfill. County Mayor Randy Porter said the $280,000 purchase will extend the life of the landfill some 20 years. “I don’t think any of us want to go looking for a new place for a landfill so this […]
Putnam County Expenses Up 7 Percent In First Budget Plan
The Putnam County Commissioners budget committee saw a seven percent increase in county general fund expenses as budget deliberations began Monday night. County department heads requested 18 new employees in the $43 million budget, led by six paramedics, three firefighters and two new 911 dispatchers. County Mayor Randy Porter said he thought the department heads […]
