Donation Requests
On May 17, 2022, the Doddridge County Commission Meeting was opened by Commission President, Shawn Glaspell at 4:00PM with the holding of a silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
All members of the Commission were present.
The Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented.
There were no Public Comments.
President Glaspell, spoke with representatives from the Doddridge County Humane Society (DCHS) concerning the costs of over $63,000 spent by the DCHS in veterinarians’ bills. He went on the say that as of July 1, 2022, the County Commission would allocate $10,000 to Animal Control for the spay and neutering vouchers allowing two vouchers per household per year, using only three of the four veterinarians used by the DCHS.
The DCHS requested $80,000 for the upcoming year’s budget
Last Fiscal year (21/22), organizations requested a total of $655,528.45 of which the Commission allocated $531,879.58.
The Commission received a total of $728,252.36 in requests for the upcoming year (22/23) and due to the cuts in the projected income from taxes, have cut the Donation Budget to $450,000.
Other yearly financial requests that were made by attendees to include: American Red Cross — $2,500; Catholic Charities — $5,000; Clarksburg Mission — $5,000; Community Resources — $15,000; DC Citizens Recognition — $3,000; DC Community Foundation — $20,000; DC Economic Development Authority — $49,423; DC Ecumenical Outlet (DEO Food Pantry) — $20,000; DC Fair Commission $ 89,000; DC FRN — $3,2500; DC Farmers Market – 5,000; DC Health Department $173,450; DC Historical Society – $19,500; DC Public Service Dist; –$42,000; DC Solid Waste Authority $1,000; DC Parks Endowment Fund — $5,000; Harrison Co Child Advocacy Center –$10,000; Health Access $17,500; HOPE, Inc. !0,000; Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County — $1,000; Mountaineer Creative Arts — $5,500; Salem Little League — $3,259.36; United Way of Doddridge and Harrison Counties — $12,600; Smithburg VFD — $50,000; and the Town of West Union Unknown Amount for paving & sidewalk projects.
Melody Brown, representing Starting Points which is located in the basement of the old West Union Grade School spoke to the Commission concerning the discussion that has been held concerning the demolition of the old West Union Grade School which would then be made into a new County Fire Station, leaving the Starting Points Center without a place to hold their classes for the youth. The Commission acknowledged the need for finding a location for Starting Points.
It was later reported that the Health Department had retracted their request after finding funds that would cover this amount in a COVID Grant.
The Commission approved the Statement of Interest in the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning.
The Commission reviewed a letter from Bobby Samples concerning the Mowing of the Middle Island Creek Bank. After discussion, they decided to place the mowing out for bid.
George Eidel, Floodplain Manager reported there had been two Floodplain Permits submitted; 1. Berkshire Hathaway Energy #22-614 – Multiple Locations and 2. Hope Gas/Dominion Energy, Indian Fork Road –#22-615
He went on to report as OEMS Director. That there had been a power outage due to a bad switch and Simulcast is being installed.
The DCAA reported the balance of $403,930 and income of $16,952.81.
David King, CoW reported: The beams are in place on the new Annex; Masons have completed the block; underground plumbing is being worked on and the metal studs will be started the next day. He noted that due to water drainage, there was to be a French drain placed under slab.
There were two Exonerations and one State Budget Revision of $32,280 in the Tower Budget.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37PM.