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Putnam County approves consent agenda items and names Penny Hodges to DFCS board
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda (minutes, alcohol licenses, revised transit procurement policy) and appointed Penny Hodges to the Putnam County Department of Family and Children Services board after a recorded vote; one commissioner abstained on approval of the Feb. 12 town hall minutes.
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda — which included approval of multiple meeting minutes, 2026 alcohol licenses and an updated Putnam County Transit FTA procurement policy — with one item (the Feb. 12 town hall minutes) handled separately. The separate motion to approve the Feb. 12 town hall minutes passed with Commissioner Hersey recorded as abstaining because he was absent from that meeting.
Public comment on consent items included a statement by Josh Sprayberry regarding the C‑PACER town hall and program; Mr. Bill Vargo signed in but passed on commenting.
Appointments: Commissioner McElhenney nominated Penny Hodges and Commissioner Garrett nominated Charles Hodges for one opening on the Putnam County Department of Family and Children Services board. The recorded vote favored Penny Hodges (all four commissioners present voted for her) and she was appointed.
Why it matters: Consent approvals keep county administrative and licensing matters current; the DFCS appointment fills a board seat that will participate in decisions affecting county social‑services coordination.
Next steps: The approved procurement policy and licenses are filed with the minute book; Penny Hodges will serve on the Putnam County DFCS board as recorded.
