Shane Walker Takes Over As Overton County’s New Ambulance Director
Shane Walker will bring some 20 years of experience to his new role as Overton County Ambulance Director. Walker said he plans to hold this job for a long time. He said the biggest challenge he currently faces is hiring. “You know, we’re losing people going to different counties,” Walker said. “Of course, it’s for […]
Overton County In Need Of Ambulances, Approves Purchase
Overton County will try again to move forward on new ambulances after the Commissioners’ Monday night vote. The county approved the purchase of two ambulances for the price of just over $472,000. County Executive Steven Barlow said the board has actually approved the purchase of these ambulances twice. The order was canceled because the price […]
Bidding Set To Open On Overhaul Of Monroe Community Center
The bidding process set to begin on the total overhaul to the Monroe Community Center. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the planning began about a year ago. Barlow said he had hoped to start accepting bids earlier this summer for construction. However, the architect selection process took longer than expected and that delayed the […]
Clark Elected Chair Of Overton Commission
Darwin Clark will serve as the chair of the Overton County Commission for a second year. Clark won by a 10-4 vote Monday night after County Executive Stephen Barlow was defeated in a first vote. Barlow did not serve as chair in his first year as county executive, even though it is traditional in county […]
Overton County Executive, Board Chair Exchange Words About Backdoor Politics
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow asked county commissioners Monday night to keep backdoor politics out of county business. The tension showed during a discussion of new board appointments for the new fiscal year. Barlow outlined his committee plans, noting he had moved commissioners around to expose them to other parts of county government. He said […]
A New Bookkeeper Will Help Overton Keep Up With Bills, Purchase Orders
A new bookkeeper for Overton County Government set to help ease the burden of work. County Executive Steven Barlow said the county was in desperate need of the assistance. He said the county had been operating in this way for several years, and it was time to make a change. “The ladies that work in […]
Hotel A Target For Overton County Executive’s Development Efforts
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow taking on more of the county’s economic and industrial development efforts. Barlow said this is something he requested passed on to him because he believed it needed a fresh start in the county, in addition to saving the county money. He said when you live in the county and see […]
Overton Commission Cuts Chamber Of Commerce Allocation For Coming FY
Overton County Commission approved its budget Monday night, dropping the Chamber of Commerce’s funding to some $21,000. The chamber had originally asked for about $56,000. Commission Chair Darwin Clark said he voted for the change because, in his opinion, the county wants to focus more on industrial growth headed by County Executive Steven Barlow. “With […]
Overton Budget Focus Projected To Be On Employee Benefits
Overton County Budget Committee set to focus efforts on employee pay and benefits. County Executive Steven Barlow said he has specifically working on getting better benefits for county employees. He said he has been meeting with the state insurance commission to try and find a more affordable insurance program. “If the county tries to put […]
Overton To Conduct Sales Tax Audit On County Businesses
Overton County will move forward with conducting a sales tax audit. County Executive Steven Barlow said a company will come in a look at all business in the county. He said they will look at businesses that are paying sales tax, that are not paying sales tax, and how to make sure everyone is contributing. […]
