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Fayette County commissioners approve hires, reappointments, chiller repairs and Comcast project notifications
Summary
The board approved several personnel hires and reappointments, accepted quotes for chiller repairs, authorized transfer/reassignment of sheriff vehicles, and approved four Comcast projects after staff confirmed insurance and notification procedures.
At a regular meeting, the Fayette County Commissioners approved a series of administrative actions including personnel hires and reappointments, acceptance of facility maintenance quotes, and authorization for Comcast (QC Communications) projects.
Personnel actions approved included recommending to the council the hire of a part‑time employee for the treasurer's office (listed in the record as Nicole Dar/Dare) and approving assessor Jeff Coleman’s hire of Ella Poe for a reassessment clerk paid from the reassessment fund. Recorder Lisa asked to hire Addie Jones (records perpetuation fund) to continue a preservation project; commissioners approved that hire.
The board reappointed department heads by voice vote: Samantha Caldwell as 911 director, Dave Rickman as animal shelter director, Wade to remain EMA director, Chris Gettinger as highway supervisor, Michael King for IT, and Josh Jarbo as maintenance director. Commissioners also reappointed Bill McDaniel as area planning director through the end of the year.
Facilities staff presented three quotes to repair rooftop chillers; commissioners accepted Northern Mechanical's quotes and authorized the work to avoid breakdowns ahead of hotter weather. The sheriff reported two vehicles ready for retirement and reassignment; staff will provide VINs and handle registration changes.
Staff said QC Communications (Comcast) notified county staff of four projects and provided required liability insurance and 24‑hour road‑closure notification; commissioners approved the four projects.
The meeting concluded with approval of claims and payroll and adjournment.
What happens next: Candidates who were approved will be processed through the county’s hiring and onboarding procedures; maintenance work will proceed per accepted quotes, and county staff will coordinate with Comcast on scheduling and road‑closure notifications.
