Laurie Eastham

The Commission addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the review of fiduciary items and the approval of open invoices. Key actions included approving a budget revision, authorizing a new hire for the Assessor's Office, and approving a reimbursement for spay/neuter services. The Commission also awarded a bid for cardiac monitors, contingent on opioid funding, and made appointments to the 911-Advisory Board and the Washington Pike PSD Board. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved checks for multiple county funds.

The commission approved the purchase of X-ray machines from AutoClear Security Inspection Systems. Key board appointments were finalized, including the re-appointment of members to the RT2/I-68 Board and the Brooke County Libraries board. The commission also reviewed a letter regarding an appointment to the 911 Advisory Board and authorized the payment of open invoices and vouchers, including specific levies and valuation checks.

The commission reviewed and tabled bids for a compliance officer vehicle and sheriff vehicles, while accepting bids for vehicle upfitting from ProX Fleet Solutions. Financial actions included approving a budget transfer for elections, selecting a new insurance broker, and finalizing insurance plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A depository agreement with WesBanco was approved, and various personnel matters were addressed, including new hires for the E-911 department and the acceptance of a resignation from the ambulance service. Additionally, the commission re-appointed a member to the Brooke County Historical Museum and Culture Center and conducted an executive session regarding a legal matter.

The Commission addressed several key items, including the review of open invoices, opening bids for an X-ray machine and cardiac monitors, and processing ARPA project draws. Other agenda items included requests for legal policy drafting regarding the County Animal Shelter, appointments to the Washington Pike PSD and Brooke Hills Park boards, and an Opioid application for the Bethany Police Department. The Commission also reviewed hiring requests for the Sheriff's department, discussed an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Wellsburg, property deeds, 911 advisory board appointments, and the acquisition of sheriff and compliance vehicles. Additionally, the Commission considered various Opioid fund grant requests from multiple county departments and external organizations, as well as staffing needs for the Radio Administration, Ambulance Service, and 911 dispatch.

The Commission discussed several agenda items, including a presentation from Empower and Link. The members approved a support letter for Youth Services System, Inc., a proclamation for West Virginia Goes Purple, and a request to advertise for the purchase of two new X-Ray scanners. Additionally, the commission reviewed the Animal Shelter monthly report and authorized payments for the General County Fund and Ambulance Service.