The Putnam County Commission met Tuesday, July 30, to conduct business which included consideration of a funding request from the Putnam County Homecoming Festival Committee and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Bridge Church and other non-governmental entities.

The commission approved $2,650.00 requested by David Mattocks of the Putnam Homecoming Committee. The funds will cover the cost of electrical cables and portable toilets with handicap accessibility. Mattocks said that this year’s event will include classic rock music by local bands, a 200-vehicle car show, petting zoo, and food trucks. The 2-day festival will be held September 7 and 8 on Main Street, opposite from the courthouse.

The commission voted to approve an MOU which will allow Putnam 911 responders access to video cameras in the event of an emergency at The Bridge Church, Teays Valley Christian School, and The Teays Valley Development Center. The MOU is the same as that which gives 911 access to public school video cameras.

The meeting served as a venue for Sheriff Bobby Eggleton to recognize the promotion of Deputy Andrew Huff to Corporal and Deputy Brandon Pauley to Sergeant. Additionally, Commission President Andy Skidmore administered the Swearing In of newly hired Deputy Sheriff Austin Noel.

Following action on agenda items, the commission heard questions from Jim Crewdson and four other Fisher Ridge residents concerning the application process and engineering studies which are necessary to qualify for grants to finance water service to Fisher Ridge.

The next regular commission meeting will be Tuesday, August 13.