The remodeled 911 facility should be operational in about two weeks, despite an unplanned expense approved by Athens County Commissioners at their meeting yesterday. -
the deputies sat facing the door and now their backs are to the door Bentley said. The door will always be locked and they need to see who's out there before they open it.
Athens County Commissioner Mark Sullivan said he thought the power supply and camera would also be approved.
I believe the two other expenses will be approved
particularly the power supply
Sullivan said. If the power went out
we'd need a way to keep the facility operating.
Bentley said that so far he is satisfied with the project and he hopes to finish under budget.
It's been going very well
Bentley said. Anytime you're working on a large project
you'll have things pop up that you weren't expecting.
The commissioners also are considering hiring either a permanent full-time employee or two permanent part-time employees for the Athens County Dog Shelter, Sullivan said. The commissioners might interview candidates who had previously interviewed for other openings at the dog shelter, he said.
I think we'll go with the full-time
he said. Our benefits are good
but our hourly pay rate is not exceptional. I think we'll find someone more dependable with a full-time position.
Sullivan said commissioners could make a hiring decision as soon as next week and that the decision should not take more than a couple of weeks.
Former Assistant County Dog Warden Rodney Rutter injured his shoulder on the job in September and was scheduled to return to work this week. He sent his hand-written resignation to the Athens County Commissioners Jan. 30, citing medical reasons.
