Overton Commissioners Approve New Senior Center Director
The Overton County Commission approved the hiring of Michael Deaver as the new Senior Center Director Monday night, but not without questions about the hiring process. Commissioner Darwin Clark said he received two calls from constituents who applied for the job, but did not receive an interview. Clark said one of those applicants had some […]
Parrott Retires, Senior Center Closed As Search Begins
Overton County has begun the search for a new senior center director as former director Betty Parrott has retired. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said Parrott served as the senior center director for 44 years. Barlow said Parrott will be tough to replace. “You know, that’s been her career,” Barlow said. “And everybody loved her […]
Barlow: Salary Increases Important To Retain First Responders
A three percent employee pay raise highlights Overton County’s new budget, a key to retaining employees in the Sheriff’s and Fire Departments and EMS. That’s according to County Executive Steven Barlow. Barlow said employees were not paid enough in years past, causing some to leave for better paying jobs elsewhere. Barlow said this was especially […]
Overton In Reappraisal, Property Tax Rate Down 90 Cents
Overton County’s skyrocketing property values will likely mean a property tax decrease in the new county budget. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said rates will drop to $1.337 per $100, down nearly 90 cents from a year ago. Barlow said this year’s budget was much easier than last thanks to the state reappraisal rate. Barlow […]
Overton Fairground Project To Include Renovated Bathrooms, Pavilion
Overton County has received more than $545,000 in CDBG grant money to put toward revitalizing the Fairgrounds. County Executive Steven Barlow said there are three big projects on top of the list to get done. He said paving the handicap parking, renovating bathrooms and adding a covered pavilion to the grounds are the priority. He […]
Overton Executive & Livingston Mayor Want Special Recount To Boost Numbers
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow and Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes want to team up on a special census for Overton County. Barlow said if the census pushes the county into the next population tier it could bring in up to $98,000 in additional funds. The County Commission voted on Tuesday to allow Barlow and Hayes […]
Overton Executive Says Mileage Should Not Be An Issue, Wasting County’s Time
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said his mileage reimbursement should not be an issue, and the controversy surrounding it is getting in the way of county business. The County’s Policy Committee and the Budget Committee have already passed his request for $4,500 in an annual reimbursement. But the County Commission voted 8-5 Monday night to […]
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 […]
Overton Taking Bids On Digital Sign For County And UT Extension
Overton County is taking bids to place a digital sign by its UT Extension Office. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the sign will be used by the UT Extension Office’s 4-H program, the election office and the county executive office. He said the sign will be used to announce county meetings, 4-H information and […]
Overton County Looking To Hire Judicial Commissioners
Overton County is looking to hire new judicial commissioners with current staffers set to retire. A judicial commissioner is an on-call position. They set bonds, write warrants and order of protection notices when the County Clerk’s Office is closed. County Executive Steven Barlow said the candidates would have to be willing to be on call […]
