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County recognizes employee of the month and hears community event notices; administrator offers farewell
Summary
The board recognized Clarence Bates as February employee of the month, heard community announcements including a Valentine's dinner and donation news, and County Administrator Mr. Staley offered farewell remarks noting this was his last regular business meeting.
The board recognized Clarence Bates, the transfer station attendant, as the county employee of the month for February 2026 in recognition of his years of service and daily public-facing work. "Clarence is being recognized for his many years of dedicated service... he represents the very best of public service," the county administrator said.
Residents used the public-comment period to announce community events — April Morris promoted a Valentine's dinner and dance fundraiser and local pickup/concessions events — and to highlight community volunteerism. The clerk also noted Rodney Parsons’ donation of 60 food boxes to a local pantry and contributions to volunteer fire departments.
County Administrator Mr. Staley addressed the board and said this would be his last organizational/business meeting. "This will be my last organizational meeting with the board... It's been an absolute honor and pleasure," he said, thanking staff, citizens and the board.
Next steps: staff will post recognition materials and community-event details as appropriate and note the administrator’s departure in future personnel records.
