Tag Archives: Putnam County Commission

Some Putnam County Commissioners are interested in giving Mayor Randy Porter the chance to apply for grants without first getting commission approval. The idea came up during the August commission meeting when Commissioner Sam Sandlin questioned why Porter needed approval to simply apply. Commissioners were voting on a request from Porter to allow him to apply for any grant that ... Read More »

Putnam County District 1 Commissioner Jonathan Williams proposing a replacement pay structure for county employees. Williams said the idea came about after the county conducted a salary study and learned that it is behind on wages for employees. He said he believes that when looking at updating the pay scale, the entire system needs to be on the table, not ... Read More »

The Putnam County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept a land option that would allow the county to purchase some 92 acres from Cookeville. The tract could be used for a potential school in that area of Cookeville. It is a part of the 109 acres the city purchased along Highway 111 at Old Sparta Road last year. The city ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider its next fiscal year budget Monday. The spending plan that comes from committee includes raises for all employees. Especially emergency workers who would receive $5,000. The commission will also vote on the resignation of Commissioner Jimmy Neal following charges involving child pornography. The committee meetings begin at 5:30 ... Read More »

Putnam County Commission Budget Chair Ben Rodgers said he’s hopeful about what the new school funding formula means for the county. Putnam County School System Director Corby King presented information about the funding formula to the County Commission Monday night. Rodgers said that under the new formula, the county should be in good budget shape for the next five years ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will consider seven candidates to fill the vacant district five commissioner seat. Terry Randolph held the seat until moving out of the district last month. Bobby Williams, Johnnie Wheeler, Vinnie Faccinto, Bruce Bailey, Junior Phipps, Tyna Bryan and Brandon Burgess are interested persons. Other candidates may attend the meeting to ... Read More »

TDEC will require Putnam County Commission approval before a small recycling research facility can be built. The reason, Putnam County falls under the Jackson Law. Mayor Randy Porter said the law requires a county commission vote for projects involving solid waste. “Our county attorney I think he reached out to them and they felt like that they had a different ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Putnam County Commission will discuss extending its option on the fairgrounds. The first 120-day option that a Nashville developer has on the fairgrounds expired. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at the county courthouse. The Cumberland County Commission will have a work session concerning a new motorsports park in Westel Monday. Flatrock USA ... Read More »

Algood residents on Green Mountain Road will not pay tap fees when water extends to the area. The Putnam County Commission approved using American Rescue Plan money to fund the water project Monday. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said by using federal money instead of county funding, water customers will be at no cost. “I think it is good news ... Read More »

Employee stipends and extending sewer to Tennessee Avenue among the Putnam County plans on spending its American Rescue Plan funding. Mayor Randy Porter shared his recommendations to the county commission Monday. Porter said county employees that worked in-person during the pandemic should receive a one-time bonus. “Most of our employees were there everyday still working serving the public, and so, ... Read More »