| The Calhoun Commission is attempting to pay-down a regional jail bill which is currently $65,078.80, part of which is current and part past due.
This week the commission heard a report from Diane Ludwig, director of the Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation, that a third lot is being sold at the industrial part.
The development of the park was stalled for many years. Ludwig said that three plots have been sold, most recently pending to Little Kanawha Gas Measurement, in addition to Josh Burkett for his business, and a third lot to the Town of Grantsville.
The first major usage of the property was for the Grantsville Water Plant.
Ludwig said there are problems getting natural gas to the site, and LKADC is seeking $38,000 to bring a 2-inch line to the property from a provider, although at least two gas wells have been drilled on the site, one within recent years.
Kathy Wood, 911/OES Director, gave some positive news, a cell-provider will be utilizing a new radio tower being constructed at Broomstick, which will improve cell phone service in northern Calhoun.
Wood requested several pay raises, including one for herself, with the commission advising her that she should discuss the matter with the 911 Advisory Board first.
Commissioner Chip Westfall reported that Community Resources, Inc. is facing financial problems because of federal cuts, and is cutting personnel in counties in which they serve, including the
weatherization program.
The Commission said that the investigation of practices at the Mt. Zion Public Service district is still on-going by the Special Commission of Special Investigations in Charleston.
The Commission went into a 35-minute executive session Monday to discuss several legal issues, with no action taken on the items of discussion.
- Denied a hiring request by the Calhoun Sheriff for part-time help, since current county positions are being eliminated by elected officials because of budget constraints, based upon the sheriff's efforts to maintain three full-time employees.
- The commission voted to split a $1,200 rent payment at Wayne Underwood Field with the Wood Festival, who maintains the field, and the Calhoun County Park.
- The partial air-conditioning of the courthouse is moving forward with an energy efficient system.
- Commission discussed what project would be proposed for a courthouse improvement grant, including the possible replacement of courthouse steps on the north-side of the building.
- The commission was advised that a new agricultural agent for the WVU Extension service will be shared by Calhoun and Gilmer County.
- Brent Barr was approved to serve on the 911 Advisory Board.
- The commission is continuing to develop handicap lifts to all floors of the courthouse.
- Emily Gainer was approved to serve on the local library board.
- A special meeting to approve the 2011-12 budget has been rescheduled from June 10 to June 13 at 4 p.m.
- A number of budget revisions were approved, in addition to approving wills and paying bills.
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