Fayette County Commission

Roadway issues brought to commission

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Courthouse Annex Building. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were in attendance except for District Five Robert Townley and District Six John Underwood.

Commission approves new Solid Waste Plan

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, at the Courthouse Annex Building. Fayette County EMA Director Michael Stoker led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were in attendance except for District Three Commissioner David Hubbert and District Four Commissioner Wesley Jacobs

Commission asked for long-term financial solution for emergency medical services

On Monday, Aug. 12, the Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting at the Courthouse Annex Building. Prior to the regular session, a public hearing was conducted to discuss the updated Solid Waste Management Plan. With no comments from the public, the hearing was adjourned. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman noted that the commission would vote on the plan at the next meeting on Aug. 26. The meeting commenced with District Five Commissioner Robert Townley leading a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Commission holds work session to plan for 2025

The Fayette County Commission convened for a work session at the Fayette Courthouse Annex Building on Monday, July 8. All commissioners were present, except for District Five Commissioner Robert Townley. Fayette County Commission Chairman Mike Freeman stated the meeting was primarily about discussing and putting together plans for 2025 that are due by the end of August. He mentioned that this is not the only meeting, and there will be more discussions in the future.

Commission approves road bid project


Pictured at the May 23 Fayette County Commission meeting, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Barry Corkren, Wesley Jacobs, Robert Townley and Brad Cox.

The Fayette County Commission unanimously approved the acceptance of a bid from ST Bunn in the amount of $393,593 for the patching of County Road 2 and the scrub-sealing of County Road 36. This was the only bid received on the project. All commissioners with the exception of Commissioner Shane Hughes were present for the meeting.

 

Fayette County Commission hires road supervisor


Pictured at the special called work session and commission meeting on Aug.13, from left: Fayette County Engineer Josh Knight, Commission Chairman Mike Freeman, Commissioner Robert Townley and Commissioner Wesley Jacobs. All commissioners were present for the meeting.

The Fayette County Commission hired a road supervisor during a special called meeting on Friday, Aug. 13. All commissioners were present for the meeting. A committee consisting of Commissioner Robert Townley, Commissioner Wesley Jacobs, County Engineer Josh Knight and County Administrator Brooke Slatton interviewed applicants for the road supervisor job vacancy prior to the meeting. During the meeting, Townley said that the consensus of the committee was to hire Keith Edmonson for the job.

 

Rushing hired as temporary part-time maintenance supervisor


Pictured at the July 27 Fayette County Commission meeting are front, from left: Commissioner James Knight, Commissioner Billy Joe Rodgers and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman. Pictured in back, left, is County Attorney Allen Grocholski. Also present, but not pictured, were commissioners Joe Acker, Barry Corkren and Shane Hughes. Commissioner John Underwood was absent from the meeting.

The Fayette County Commission voted to hire Phillip Rushing as a temporary, part-time maintenance supervisor during its July 27 meeting. Commissioner John Underwood was absent, with all other commissioners in attendance. The Fayette County Commission is currently without a maintenance supervisor, and the commission had inquired about the availability of former supervisor Rushing to fill in until the position can be filled with a full-time person. Rushing held the position for more than 10 years prior to his retirement last year.