Blakeman resignation official

Alexis Barker
NLJ Reporter
 
Dan Blakeman’s resignation as county administrator became official on Nov. 6. And the Weston County commissioners are still discussing whether to retain the county administrator position.
Before departing to spend more time with his family, Blakeman thanked county officials for the opportunity to work in Weston County, noting that he believes a lot was accomplished during his nearly three-year stint. 
Blakeman first tendered his resignation in June, with an official end date of Aug. 31. At the time, Blakeman told the News Letter Journal that his decision to leave county government came when he realized that his youngest son, who is only 10, will be graduating high school “in the blink of an eye” and that he needs to spend as much time with him as possible, noting that he lives in Pine Haven.
Blakeman’s resignation date was extended until Oct. 31 by a 3-2 vote of the county commissioners in August, in the hope that the second-floor remodel of the courthouse could be completed before that date. The project is still incomplete, however, and others have been designated to watch over the project until completion. 
“I think I am starting to smell like a real bad expired can of milk,” Blakeman said during the Nov. 6 commissioners meeting. 
The administrative position was to be discussed during a workshop that afternoon. 
According to Chairman Tony Barton, the commission has been working on what to do with Blakeman’s position. During the workshops, Barton said, the commissioners are also discussing the job description of current administrative assistant, Brookelyn Weigel. 
As of Nov. 26, the commissioners had not yet decided on whether they will fill the position of county administrator, Barton said. The job description of the administrative assistant is also still a “work in progress,” according to Barton.  
“We have talked about in it workshops. We can’t make decisions there,” he said. 
Barton explained that until an official decision can be made, Weigel is working under the supervision of Road and Bridge Supervisor Rick Williams “most of the time.”
“She will also answer to the commissioners as an administrator – like a secretary,” Barton said.