INVITATION FOR PUBLIC AUCTION BY SEALED BIDS
LEASE OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES BENEATH THE SURFACE OF TRACT A: Tax Map and Parcel: 09-01-111 and TRACT B: Tax Map and Parcel: 9-1-116, SITUATE IN WEST UNION CORPORATION DISTRICT, DODDRIDGE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.
Sealed Bid Auction for the lease of certain oil and gas interests described herein.
Sealed Bid opening will occur publicly at the date, time and place as follows:
Bids must be received in the Doddridge County Board Central Office no later than 1:00 PM on August 4, 2022.
Bid opening begins promptly at 2:00 PM on August 4, 2022. Acceptance of the successful bid will be announced by The Board of Education of Doddridge County at a subsequent meeting of the board of education not to be later than forty-five (45) days after the bid opening.
Physical Location and mailing address for Sealed Bids:
The Board of Education of Doddridge County
268 Bulldog Drive
West Union, WV 26456
Attn: Superintendent Adam Cheeseman
This Invitation for Sealed Bids is subject to, and all bids submitted must be in compliance with, the terms in this invitation to bid.
General Information:
The Board of Education of Doddridge County in its endeavors of managing its real estate resources has decided to lease, by competitive bidding process, the oil and gas resources for development and production beneath the surface of a portion of a 3.354365 gross acres tract of oil and gas situate on the waters of Middle Island Creek in District of West Union Corporation, County of Doddridge, State of West Virginia.
Terms: “As-is/Where-is”. The Board of Education of Doddridge County seeks to obtain fair market value for the property and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
The Offering:
This invitation to bid is to lease the following oil and gas resources partially located beneath the surface real estate identified for tax purposes as tracts or parcel numbers TRACT A: Tax Map and Parcel: 09-01-111 and TRACT B: Tax Map and Parcel: 9-1-116, SITUATE WEST UNION CORPORATION DISTRICT, DODDRIDGE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. Notwithstanding said tax map designation, this lease shall be effective as to the tract actually owned by Lessor whether or not the tax map designation correctly identifies the location of the tract. Being also the same tract described in Deed dated August, 8, 1949 and Deed dated April, 5, 1956 recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission in and for Doddridge County, State of West Virginia, filed as Deed Book 113, Page 498 and filed as Deed Book 129, page 276 respectively. It being the purpose and intent of Lessor to lease all strips or parcels of land now owned by Lessor, or hereafter acquired,, which adjoin the lands above described, and all interests in the land above described now owned or hereafter acquired by Lessor.
GENERAL TERMS OF SALE
1. TERMS – “INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS.”
The term “Invitation for Sealed Bids” as used herein refers to this Invitation for Sealed Bids; the general terms of sale set forth herein; Bid Information Sheet, Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form and Quotation Sheet all as may be modified and supplemented by any addenda that may be issued prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Sealed Bids for the opening of bids.
2. DESCRIPTIONS IN INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS.
The description of the property set forth in this Invitation for Sealed Bids and any other Information provided herein with respect to said property are based on information available to the Superintendent of Doddridge County Schools and are believed to be correct, but any error or omission, including but not limited to the omission of any information available to the Board of Education having custody over the property and/or any other state agency, shall not constitute grounds or reason for nonperformance.
3. INSPECTION
Bidders are invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect the property to be leased prior to submitting a bid. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of all or any portion of the property offered, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of a bid after the bid opening or auction.
4. CONDITION OF PROPERTY.
The property is offered for lease and will be leased “As Is” and “Where Is” without representation, warranty, or guaranty as to quantity, quality, title, character, condition, size, or kind, or that the same is in condition or fit to be used for the purpose for which intended, or for any purpose, and no claim for any allowance or deduction upon such grounds will be considered after the bid opening or conclusion of an auction.
5. MINIMUM LEASE BID: Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) up-front cash bonus per acre leased and a One-Fifth (20%) royalty to the Board of Education. Purported lease acreage is as follows: 3.354365 gross acres.
6. TERMS OF LEASE: The final lease agreement and addendum between the highest responsible bidder and the Board of Education must comply with the form lease agreement on file and the Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached thereto at the central office of the Board of Education located at 268 Bulldog Drive, West Union, West Virginia, 26456. This form lease agreement restricts the kinds of activities that may be conducted on the leased land by the lessee. Interested bidders should review this form lease agreement carefully before deciding whether to bid at the lease auction.
7. BID AWARD TIMEFRAME
The Board of Education of Doddridge County will notify the successful bidder of their bid acceptance no later than forty-five (45) days from the bid closing date.
8. POSSESSION.
The successful bidder agrees to assume possession of the oil and gas lease as of the date of the executed lease.
9. REVOCATION OF BID AND DEFAULT.
In the event of revocation of a bid after the opening of bids or conducting of an auction but prior to acceptance, or in the event of revocation of a bid after notice of acceptance, or in the event of failure by the successful bidder to consummate the transaction, the offer may be forfeited at the option of The Board of Education of Doddridge County, in which event the bidder shall be relieved from further liability, or without forfeiting the said payments, the Board of Education of Doddridge County may avail itself of any legal or equitable rights which it may have under the bid.
10. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DODDRIDGE COUNTY LIABILITY
If a bid is accepted by The Board of Education of Doddridge County and:
(1) The Board of Education of Doddridge County fails for any reason to perform its obligations as set forth herein; or
(2) A closing does not occur although the successful bidder is ready, willing, and able to close, The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall promptly refund to the successful bidder all amounts of money paid without interest whereupon The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall have no further liability to the successful bidder. Further, The Board of Education of Doddridge County may rescind its approval at any time subsequent to acceptance and approval and prior to leasing, if it is reasonably determined by The Board of Education of Doddridge County that such action is justified in the light of the circumstances then prevailing. Any rescission, pursuant to this paragraph will be without liability on the part of The Board of Education of Doddridge County other than to return any monies, if any, without interest.
11. TITLE EVIDENCE.
Any title evidence desired by the successful bidder will be procured by the successful bidder at the sole cost and expense of the successful bidder. The Board of Education of Doddridge County will, however, cooperate with the successful bidder or his authorized agent in this connection, and will permit examination and inspection of such deeds, or other documents relating to the title of the premises and property involved, as it may have available. It is understood that The Board of Education of Doddridge County will not be obligated to pay for any expense incurred in connection with title matters or survey of the property.
12. TITLE.
If a bid for the lease of the property is accepted, the Lessor’s interest will be leased without warranty. The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall not warrant or defend that the relevant titles are free of defects or encumbrances. All leases are subject to all easements, conditions and restrictions of record in the land records of the County Clerk of Doddridge County. No surveys are made or have been made pursuant to the established property lines. No title searches have been performed. All bidders should have inspected the property prior to the lease auction and conducted their own title searches.
13. TENDER OF PAYMENT AND DELIVERY OF LEASE.
The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall set a closing date, said date to be not later than 15 calendar days after acceptance of the winning bid. Only cashier’s check, certified check, or money order will be accepted and must be payable to The Board of Education of Doddridge County for the lease bonus. Upon such tender being made by the successful bidder, the Lessor shall deliver to the successful bidder the fully executed lease instrument.
14. DOCUMENTARY STAMPS AND COST OF RECORDING.
The Lease instrument itself (no memorandum of lease) will be recorded in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Doddridge County. The successful bidder shall pay all taxes and fees imposed on this transaction and shall obtain at bidder’s own expense and affix to all instruments of conveyance and security documents such revenue and documentary stamps as may be required by state and local law. All instruments shall be placed on record in the manner prescribed by local recording statutes at the successful bidder’s expense.
15. CONTRACT.
The Invitation for Sealed Bids, Bid Information Sheet, Instructions to Bidders and Bid Form and Quotation Sheet when accepted by The Board of Education of Doddridge County, shall constitute an agreement for lease between the successful bidder and The Board of Education of Doddridge County. Such agreement shall constitute the whole contract to be succeeded only by the formal instruments of leasehold, unless modified in writing and signed by both parties. No oral statements or representations made by, or for, or on behalf of either party shall be a part of such contract. Nor shall the contract, or any interest therein, be transferred or assigned by the successful bidder prior to obtaining the leasehold estate, without consent of The Board of Education of Doddridge County, and any assignment transaction without such consent shall be void.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION
SALE OF SURFACE OF 0.26 ACRES: Tax Map and Parcel: 03-21-18 SITUATE ON THE WATERS OF LONG RUN OF BUCKEYE FORK IN GRANT MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, DODDRIDGE COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that pursuant to the terms of West Virginia Code §18-5-7, the Board of Education of the County of Doddridge, acting by its duly authorized agent, will sell at public auction the real property described below to the highest bidder. It has been ascertained that the real property described below is no longer needed for school purposes.
DATE/TIME OF AUCTION SALE: July 21, 2022 @10:00 A.M.
Place of Auction Sale: The office of the Board of Education of the County of Doddridge, West Union, West Virginia, 268 Bulldog Drive, West Union, West Virginia 26301.
The real property to be sold is the SURFACE ONLY of the following tracts or parcel of land situate in Grant District, Doddridge County, West Virginia:
Situate on the waters of Long Run of Buckeye Fork and bounded as follows:
Beginning at a stone on the South edge of the county road up Long Run and running thence with road South 43 degrees West 7 poles to a stone; thence South 47 degrees East 7 poles to a stone; thence North 43 degrees East 4 poles to a stone; and thence North 24 degrees west 7-1/6 poles to the beginning and containing one fourth of one acre.
And being the same tract or parcel of land, which was conveyed to the Board of Education of Grant District of the County of Doddridge by John Mooney and Catharine Mooney by deed bearing date the 1st day of October, 1887 and of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Doddridge County, West Virginia in Deed Book 17 at page 99. And commonly known as the “Upper Long Run School.”
GENERAL TERMS OF SALE
1. The above described real estate will be sold subject to any and all exceptions, reservations, rights of way, easements, restrictions, covenants, outconveyances, conditions, and other servitudes, if any, made, retained or created in deeds of record in the chain of title to the property.
2. INSPECTION
Bidders are invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of all or any portion of the property offered, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of a bid after the auction.
3. CONDITION OF PROPERTY.
The property is offered for sale and will be sold “As Is” and “Where Is” without representation, warranty, or guaranty as to quantity, quality, title, character, condition, size, or kind, or that the same is in condition or fit to be used for the purpose for which intended, or for any purpose, and no claim for any allowance or deduction upon such grounds will be considered after the bid opening or conclusion of an auction. The sale of this property is subject to the provision that all liability for hazards associated with the premises are to be assumed by the purchaser. The seller has no knowledge of hazards associated with the property.
4. BID AWARD TIMEFRAME
The Board of Education of Doddridge County will meet to review the highest and best bid prior to voting on the execution and delivery of the deed.
5. REVOCATION OF BID AND DEFAULT.
In the event of revocation of a bid after the conducting of an auction but prior to acceptance, or in the event of revocation
of a bid after notice of acceptance, or in the event of failure by the successful bidder to consummate the transaction, the offer may be forfeited at the option of The Board of Education of Doddridge County, in which event the bidder shall be relieved from further liability. Or, without forfeiting the said payments, The Board of Education of Doddridge County may avail itself of any legal or equitable rights which it may have under the bid.
6. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DODDRIDGE COUNTY LIABILITY
If a bid is accepted by The Board of Education of Doddridge County and:
(1) The Board of Education of Doddridge County fails for any reason to perform its obligations as set forth herein; or
(2) A closing does not occur although the successful bidder is ready, willing, and able to close, The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall promptly refund to the successful bidder all amounts of money paid without interest whereupon. The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall have no further liability to the successful bidder. Further, The Board of Education of Doddridge County may rescind its approval at any time subsequent to acceptance and approval and prior to leasing, if it is reasonably determined by The Board of Education of Doddridge County that such action is justified in the light of the circumstances then prevailing. Any rescission, pursuant to this paragraph will be without liability on the part of The Board of Education of Doddridge County other than to return any monies, if any, without interest.
7. TITLE EVIDENCE.
Any title evidence desired by the successful bidder will be procured by the successful bidder at the sole cost and expense of the successful bidder. The Board of Education of Doddridge County will, however, cooperate with the successful bidder or his authorized agent in this connection, and will permit examination and inspection of such deeds, or other documents relating to the title of the premises and property involved, as it may have available. It is understood that The Board of Education of Doddridge County will not be obligated to pay for any expense incurred in connection with title matters or survey of the property.
8. TITLE.
If a bid for the sale of the property is accepted, the Seller’s interest will be sold without warranty. The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall not warrant or defend that the relevant titles are free of defects or encumbrances. All sales are subject to all easements, conditions and restrictions of record in the land records of the County Clerk of Doddridge County. No surveys are made or have been made pursuant to the established property lines. No title searches have been performed. All bidders should have inspected the property prior to the auction and conducted their own title searches.
9. TENDER OF PAYMENT AND DELIVERY OF DEED.
The Board of Education of Doddridge County shall set a closing date, said date to be not later than 30 calendar days after the Board’s acceptance of the winning bid. Only cashier’s check, certified check, or money order will be accepted and must be payable to The Board of Education of Doddridge County. Upon such tender being made by the successful bidder, the Board of Education shall deliver to the successful bidder the fully executed deed.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 22-0495-G-390P
HOPE GAS, INC., dba
DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA
Annual Pipeline Replacement and Expansion Program (“PREP”) Application, pursuant to W. Va. Code § 24-2-1k
NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING
On May 27, 2022, Hope Gas, Inc., doing business as Dominion Energy West Virginia (Hope) filed its Annual Pipeline Replacement and Expansion Program (PREP) Filing with revised PREP Rates, pursuant to W. Va. Code § 24-2-1k, which authorizes the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Commission) to approve cost recovery of projects to replace, upgrade, and expand natural gas utility infrastructure that are deemed to be just and reasonable and in the public interest.
In its Application, Hope projects PREP capital investment for calendar year 2023 of $63 million as part of its General Program (core distribution system) and Gathering Program (gathering facilities) under multi-year plans. The Application also contains a true-up for actual versus projected 2021 calendar year PREP capital investment activity for both the General Program and the Gathering Program. The PREP covers several categories of plant asset replacements and improvements, including mains, service lines, regulator stations and other plant equipment. These plant investments are proposed to be made in Hope service territories throughout the State. These projects are identified in the Application, which is on file and available for public inspection at the Commission’s offices at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia.
Hope proposes to recover costs associated with these investments through an increment within the fixed or volumetric, base rate component of its rates depending on the applicable rate schedule under which service is rendered, to be effective on November 1, 2022. Hope projects that if the program and rate increments are approved as requested, the average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will be changed on November 1, 2022, as follows:
Hope Proposed
TYPE OF CUSTOMER $ INCREASE % INCREASE
Residential $2.61 3.66%
Commercial $34.80 5.36%
Large Commercial $119.38 1.66%
Industrial $531.72 4.69%
Resale $445.85 1.67%
Gathering (PGAS) $803.52 2.04%
The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated classes. Each class may receive an increase greater or less than stated here. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than average. Furthermore, the requested rates and charges are only a proposal and are subject to change (increase or decrease) by the Commission in its review of this filing. Any increase in rates and charges will not become effective until authorized and approved by the Commission.
The Commission set a procedural schedule, including a hearing on the Application, if necessary, that will begin at 9:30a.m. on September 22, 2022, in the Howard M. Cunningham Hearing Room at the Commission’s offices at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia. If the Commission receives no opposition to the Application within one week of the hearing date, the hearing may be waived, and the Commission may issue a final Order within 150 days of the Application filing date.
Anyone desiring to intervene should file a written petition to intervene within 20 days following the date of this publication unless otherwise modified by Commission Order. All requests to intervene should briefly state the reason for the request to intervene and comply with the rules on intervention set forth in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission will receive public comments until the beginning of the hearing. All written comments and requests to intervene should state the case name and number and be addressed to Karen Buckley, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323. Public Comments may also be filed online at http://www.psc.state.wv.us/scripts/online comments/default.cfm by clicking the “Formal Case” link.
HOPE GAS, INC., dba DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE MATTER OF:
NOAH RHYS JOHNSON
KODA JOHNSON Civil Action No. 22-CIG-9-3
Minors Under the Age of 18 Years,
NOTICE
To Matthew Johnson and Casey D. Johnson
It appearing that Petitioner in the above action has used due diligence in attempting to locate and effect service upon Respondents Matthew Johnson and Casey D. Johnson, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondents Matthew Johnson and Casey D. Johnson ,serve upon, James A Clark, Counsel for Lena Stackpole, whose address in 110 South Third Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301, an answer, including any related counter-claim or defense you may have to the Petitioner’s Petition for Guardianship filed in this action within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice. A copy of said Petition for Guardianship may be obtained from the Clerk of the Harrison County Circuit Court, located at 301 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV 26301. This action may affect your parental rights.
Further, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Guardianship on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 10:00am, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. Respondents Matthew Johnson and Casey D. Johnson have the right to appear and defend any such rights at this hearing. If you fail to respond to the petition within thirty (30) days of the first publication of this notice, you may not appear or receive further notice of the proceedings.
Entered by the Clerk of the said Court on the 6th day of July, 2022
Albert Marano
NW
Albert Marano
Clerk of the Circuit Court
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF DODDRIDGE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: THE PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP/REVERSAL
By: Tabitha M. Rose CASE NO: 18 -FIG- 6
Respondent
Of: Madison K. J.
(Child(ren)’s first name and first initial of last name)
Minor(s) under the age of 18 years
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
TO: Landon J Johnson
The object of this Publication by Class II legal advertisement is to notify the above-named individual of the Reversal of “Appointment of Guardian” pending before the Court.
It appearing by Affidavit filed in this action that Landon J Johnson could not be found in or is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia, he/she is hereby notified of the above-referenced pending action, a copy of which may be obtained from the office of the Doddridge County Circuit Clerk, 108 Court Street, West Union, West Virginia.
Landon J Johnson is hereby notified that he/she has thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this order to file an Answer with the Family Court of Doddridge County. If you fail to do so, upon hearing set for August 19, 2022 at 9:30AM, before the Honorable Peter J Conley , Judge of the Family Court of Doddridge County, W.Va., 108 Court Street, West Union, West Virginia, the relief sought in the Reversal of Petition for “Appointment of Guardian” may be granted.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court: July 6, 2022.
(sn) Michele D Britton
Clerk of the Court
By: Kandis M. Towner, Deputy Clerk