GARNETT — Call it “long-range planning.” Or maybe “generational knowledge transfer.” Whatever the term, the Anderson County Review reported there is a common theme running through recent requests for information by Garnett City Commissioner Preston Peine. Peine, who was elected earlier this year, has asked for detailed reports on everything from how the utility plant operates to a directory of every city employee. He tells the Review that he calls it “knowledge transfer” and says it’s important for younger city employees and commissioners to understand, in detail, all city operations. As baby boomers begin to retire, it’s possible the city could lose half of its administrators within the next few years and Peine said he wants to make sure the next generation of city leaders have the benefit of their experience. That transfer will be important as the city commission considers its municipal utility. Because of changes in federal air-quality regulations, the city will either have to shut down its power generators or make expensive upgrades to the engines that turn the generators.
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m.