The Fayette Board of Aldermen Tuesday night voted unanimously to terminate the employment of longtime City Administrator Robin Triplett, following revelations that her inaction cost the city more than $150,000 in fines from the state. The vote came during the closed session portion of the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night.

Robin Triplett

Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham broke the news of the fine to council members during closed session of the BOA meeting on February 18. On Monday, February 24, Triplett told this newspaper that despite receiving at least two notices from the state, she simply forgot to file the report. The penalty for late filing is $500 per day. She finally filed the report in December 2019, nearly a year late. 

The 2019 financial report was filed late as well. It is currently unknown what fines will be assessed.  

Stidham told the Fayette Advertiser on Wednesday that the city will likely seek the services of a temporary administrator until a suitable replacement is hired. An emergency meeting was held last night (Tuesday) to address the matter. “I really think it will be a good transition,” he said. In the meantime, Triplett’s former duties have been delegated to other city staff.

Stidham said the situation gives the city an opportunity to change some things and that he believes the city will be better off in the long run.