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The Calhoun Commission is considering options for a new 911 center. The
commission is legally responsible for 911 operations, and a new site needs to be
found because of decaying conditions at the current building. Currently there is
$70,000 available.
Additionally, resources must be found to either upgrade the current Emergency
Medical Services building at Mt. Zion, or relocate the service.
A proposed Emergency Services Center which would house 911, EMS, OES and
other services, is on hold because of a lack of funding.
At least two proposals are on board for a 911 center, a small block building near
the old Army Reserve Center at Mt. Zion or removal to the Calhoun
courthouse.
Calhoun County schools is offering a free building site near the new bus garage
behind Calhoun Middle/High School, but the commission is facing a lack of money
to build a new structure. Costs and estimates will be discussed at the next
commission meeting. A decision is expected soon.
Focus may be put on upgrading the emergency radio system in the county.
The WV Supreme Court is wanting to obtain the little courtroom in the county
courthouse for their Family Court. The commission spent about $10,000 in
remodeling the magistrate's courtroom last year, which apparently is no longer
considered appropriate by the court. If the commission turns over the little
courtroom to the Family Court, it is highly unlikely it can be used by the public. It is
currently used by dozens of groups and agencies for meetings.
The commission approved about $2,000 for the purchase of computer equipment
and internet access to a law library for new prosecutor Matthew Minney. The
current computer is six years old.
There was discussion on trying to provide health insurance for the prosecutor and
possibly other elected officials. Calhoun and Wirt County are likely the only
counties in the state that do not provide health insurance. Several years ago the
elected officials gave-up their health insurance so county employees could have
coverage. The issue will likely be decided at the next commission meeting.
Diane Ludwig, Director of the LK Area Development Authority, submitted her
resignation from the board of the Blue-Gray Inter-modal Highway Authority.
The commission authorized a change of scope with Budget Digest money allocated
to the Calhoun County Park. The park barn re-roofing project required less than half
of the $20,000 grant. The change in scope will allow the barn to have siding
installed.
County Clerk Richard Kirby said the county's fiscal year ended in the black "better
than I had expected."
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