Commissioners receive monthly updates from county departments

Carroll County commissioners heard an update from Carroll Golden Age Retreat Superintendent Dawn Faulk during their June 4 meeting, including staffing changes, resident census figures and ongoing efforts to support residents through community involvement.

Faulk thanked community members for their support of the Carroll Golden Age Retreat’s annual barn sale, which was held June 4-7 and benefits resident activities and programs.

“We’ve been blessed with many generous donations,” Faulk said.

Faulk thanked those who donated items for the sale as well as residents who attended and made purchases during the event.

Faulk also recognized Activity Director Casey Livingood, who is leaving after nearly seven years with the facility.

“During her time with us, Casey built meaningful relationships with our residents, staff, volunteers, families and community members,” Faulk said.

Faulk announced that Anitra Meek has been hired as the new activity director and Tisha Hawkins as a part-time activity assistant.

The county home ended May with 34 residents, including 11 males and 23 females, and recorded two new admissions during the month.

Faulk said the facility continues to accept new residents and short-term stays and is seeking full-time and part-time nurse aides for afternoon and overnight shifts.

Commissioners also heard a monthly report from Carroll County Transit Director Sonja Trbovich, who reported 35,135 service miles and 1,848 passenger trips during May.

Trbovich said the agency recorded 98 declined rides during the month, largely because of driver shortages and one vehicle being out of service.

“We are down drivers and we are down another bus,” Trbovich said.

She also announced that two replacement transit vans have been ordered through a state grant program.

Commissioners approved the hiring of Nicole Criss of Carrollton as a part-time van and bus driver pending completion of pre-employment testing. Criss will be paid $12 per hour as a van driver and $13 per hour as a bus driver.

In other business, commissioners:

—PAID bills totaling $89,927.71.

—RECEIVED reports from Sheriff Calvin Graham, Recorder Patricia Oyer, Prosecutor Steven Barnett’s Child Support Enforcement Agency and Auditor Stacy Brady.

—HEARD the May report from Dog Warden Daniel Mutton, showing seven dogs impounded, 10 adopted, three redeemed and no euthanizations.

—APPROVED the renewal of a contract between Carroll County Job and Family Services and Belmont Pines Hospital from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $150,000.

—APPROVED the hiring of Leslie Edie as a social service worker I for Carroll County Job and Family Services effective June 22 at a rate of $18.80 per hour.

—HEARD announcements regarding the Carrollton Exempted Village School District summer meals program beginning June 11 and the Minerva Homecoming Parade scheduled for June 10, 6 p.m.