Commission Approves Town Requests
Shawn Glaspell called the March 7, 2023 meeting to order at 4PM after holding time for silent prayer and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes from a prior meeting (no date given) were approved by the Commissioners.
Under Public Comment, Tammy Bemer asked the Commissioners about information that she had recieved that the Salem Water PSD was going to join with the Harrison/Clarksburg PSD and what this would do to the cost of Doddridge County PSD’s water rates to the eastern section of the County.
Commisssioner Glaspell asked where she had heard this information and her reply was through an email of containing a meeting announcement from the Salem water company, that she had recieved.
Glaspell and the Commissioners were unaware of the meeting taking place and jennifer Wilt was not at the Commission meeting to give any answers.
Sharok Kesselring and Jason Hershberger, of the American Red Cross presented a Proclaimation which was approved by the Commission. They gave a report on the services provided by the American Red Cross for the citizens of Doddridge County and presented a funding request.
The Commissioners approved use of the ARPA Funds in the amount of 1.1 Million Dollars for water projects.
The Town of West Union presented a funding requiest of $150,000 sidewalk project. The Commission approved donating their portion of matching funds.
The Town also letters of support from the Commission for water projects to be sent to Senators MAnchin and CApito for various water and sewer projects.
Greg Cottrill also requested Letters of Support from the Commission for sewer extensions to the Park to Capito and Manchin.
All letters of support were approved.
Jennifer Wilt was on the adgenda to report EDA — Consideration of Potential Economic Development Sites. Wilt was absent for this meeting.
George Eidel presented the documentation for a $55,590 grant from EMPG Grant Awards for the Commission’s approval and signature. His request was granted.
There were no Flood Plain Reports.
Under OEMS, Eidel gave his monthly report monthly 911 report, meetings that he had attended, power being off for 296 persons, and they are still working for funsing on repairs to the Sr. Center through FEMS.
Glaspell gave the DCAA Report due to Mr. Romain being ill. He reported a bank balance of $344,970,55 with income of $20,843.43.
David King CoW reported:
Annex: Bricks are about completed, ready to do Peirs on the front, Inside there is about 80% of the sheet rock hung, Heat has been added, among other actions.
The old High School came up with King reporting that the contract needed to be changed so it will be april before tear down takes place. They have been asked to retain @ 50 bricks for Coach Stansberry.
There were no exonerations or budget revisions and there were 2 probates presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45PM.