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Commissioners praise county staff for ditch work, power restoration during weekend events
Summary
Commissioners publicly thanked road and facilities staff — naming a right-of-way crew member and a general services technician — for ditch cleaning and restoring power during weekend courthouse events.
Putnam County commissioners used their comments period to single out county staff for on-the-ground work during recent events and routine maintenance.
Commissioner Pelasier commended a right-of-way crew member, saying a constituent called to report that the worker “went above and beyond.” Pelasier asked Mr. Stout to pass along thanks for Cooper, who runs the spider machine and boom mower and has been assigned to ditch and outfall work.
Commissioner Suggs publicly thanked Tim White, general services (facilities and grounds), after White responded to a power outage at the courthouse the morning of a weekend event. Suggs said White arrived about 30 minutes after being called and “at 11:32, he had the power on,” which allowed scheduled entertainment to proceed without interruption.
Why it matters: Commissioners said these examples show county operations staff provide essential services that support public events and basic infrastructure. The recognition included both routine right-of-way work and an emergency electrical fix that prevented event cancellations.
Background and next steps: Pelasier said Cooper will return to a spider machine to clear outfall at Silver Lake and that ditch-clearing calls have been increasing. Suggs said he will thank White personally as well as publicly. The board did not take formal action; these remarks were acknowledgments and direction to staff to continue the work.
Ending: Commissioners asked staff to pass along the board’s thanks and noted that such frontline responses reflect positively on county service delivery.
