Kimberly M. Barbetta

The Commission addressed various administrative and operational matters, including the approval of open invoices and a proclamation designating March as American Red Cross Month. Recognition was given to winners of a local sticker contest. Decisions were made regarding facility usage for the Wellsburg Police Department, the acceptance of resignations from county staff, and the approval of internal budget transfers, a request to reopen an estate, and the hiring of an IT administrator. Additionally, the Commission reviewed compliance department updates and tabled several items, including policy discussions on animal quarantine and various board appointments. Financial requests related to the Opioid Fund were noted, and information regarding upcoming budget meetings, job vacancies, and ambulance bids was provided.

The commission addressed several operational and financial matters including the bid award for a new ambulance, support for the Weirton Conference Center, and funding for the Washington Pike Tank Project. Personnel actions were approved, including new hires for the 911 department and the merging of Brooke and Hancock County's Local Emergency Planning Committees. The meeting included discussions on compliance department property updates, an executive session regarding legal matters, and the review of various budget transfers, opioid fund requests, and department invoice approvals.

The Commission addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the review of open invoices, an in-house budget transfer for the EMS Equipment Fund, and staffing requests for the EMS/EMA department. Agenda items included handling estate petitions, updates on compliance department property violations, and the review of tabled items such as animal quarantine procedures, board appointments, and property purchase agreements. The meeting also covered long-term lease agreements, equipment procurement for the Sheriff's Department, ARPA project funding, and a resolution regarding regional infrastructure. Additionally, the Commission reviewed Opioid Fund requests, discussed open job positions, and considered letters of interest for a vacant Commissioner seat.

The Commission addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the approval of open invoices and an in-house budget transfer. Thomas R. Diserio was appointed as President of the Commission, and the resignation of a commissioner was acknowledged, with plans for the vacancy to be addressed in the upcoming General Election. The meeting included the tabling of several board vacancy appointments and an ARPA project funding draw. Legal matters regarding courthouse security and unpaid fees were discussed during an executive session. Additionally, the Commission approved a petition to re-open an estate and authorized a release form for the Spotted Lanternfly Suppression Program.

The meeting included the opening of bids for Emergency Call-Out services, with the Deputy Director requested to review costs. The Commission accepted a bid from Software Systems Inc. for Sheriff Tax Office Software/Hardware & Assessor Supplemental package. A significant resolution was approved authorizing the redemption and retirement of the Brooke County Building Commission Lease Revenue Bonds (Brooke County Courthouse Annex Project) Series 2022. Other actions included the approval to reallocate construction certificate of deposit funds to the Brooke County Stabilization Fund, and approval to advertise for an in-house IT person. The Commission approved a request to advertise for a new 4x4 ambulance via sealed bids. Funding allocations were approved for various County Fire Protection services. Policies concerning Ballot Commissioner Pay, Physical Security of Electronic Voting Equipment, and Emergency Absentee Voting were approved. Funding was also approved for the Brooke Hills Park irrigation system.