BOOK 28 PAGE 522  Barbour County Commission Meeting  March 15, 2024 9:00am  JAMIE CARPENTER COMMISSION PRESIDENT, DAVID STRAIT COMMISSIONER, JEDD SCHOLA COMMISSIONER, LAURIE AUSTIN COUNTY CLERK, SHANA FREY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Dylan Harper, Trevor Skidmore, H. David Talbott, Kim Lewis, Bob Richardson, Scott Gillis, Dylan Oliveto, Drew Phillips, Katie Wolpert, Justin Bomer, Brian Murphy, Suzanna Skidmore, Derick A. Spencer, Corey Brandon, Chasity McGill, Rick Halmuth, Rob Kimble, Robert S. Swanson, TJ Carlucci, Jamie Carpenter called the meeting to order at 9:00am and led the Pledge of Allegiance. One public hearing is scheduled in conjunction with the Regular Commission meeting. Commissioner Carpenter called the public hearing to order. USDA has received an application for Federal Assistance from the Barbour County Commission. The proposed project consists oft the purchase of a police cruiser for the Barbour County Sheriff's Department. The purpose of this hearingi is to provide information to the publicregarding this project and to comment on the economic and environmental impacts, service area or alternatives to the project. The project totali is $73,332.00. The proposed USDA funding amount requested is $11,000. The USDA grant, ifa approved, would fund approximately 15% of the project. The remaining would be  illegible name  local match.  The meeting was opened for questions and comments. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola.  Noi further questions were presented and the public meeting was closed at 9:05am on a motion by  The March 15, 2024 Commission meeting resumed at 9:05am.  On a motion by David Strait, seconded by. Jedd Schola, the February 27, 2024: special meeting, March 4, 2024 regular meeting, and March 6, 2024: special meeting minutes were approved. 3/0  Exonerations were presented.  Onamotion by. Jamie Carpenter,seconded by David Strait, two (2) final settlements were approved.  3/0  CARL FRANCIS NESTOR, JEFFREY EUGENE. JACKSON  Commissioner Carpenter read the resolution to form a Barbour County Ambulance Authority in accordance to WV Code 7-15-4. Upon discussion the resolution was passed unanimously. 3/0 The following individuals were appointed to the Barbour County Ambulance Authority Board on a  motion by. Jedd Schola, seconded by. Jamie Carpenter 3/0    BOOK 28 PAGE 523  March 15, 2024 Page #2  Representing Barbour County Emergency Squad: Rod Kimble Representing Belington Emergency Squad: Suzanna Skidmore Representing Barbour County Community- Cheri Sturm Representing Broaddus Hospital- Lesa Corley Physician Representation- Dr. Lemus President- Commissioner David Strait  Representing Barbour County Office of Emergency Management- Corey Brandon  Dylan Oliveto discussed necessary vehicles and equipment. On a motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola the purchase of two (2) FR Conversion Ambulances in the amount of $96,900each; total $193,800.00 was approved. 3/0. A brand-new unit will be at each station. Onan motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, two (2) cots for the new ambulances were approved from Stryker in the amount of $85,777.44 after trade in of outdated cots. 3/0 Mr. Oliveto discussed the use of a chase command unit. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, a 2015 Tahoe with 67,000 miles and fully equipped was approved from Signal S Fire A1 temporary pay scale was discussed for EMS: staff. On a motion by David Strait, seconded by. Jedd Schola, the following pay scale will be effective March 24, 2024 at 12:01am. 3/0  Apparatus ini the amount of $30,000, 3/0  Driver- $14.00, EMI-SI600,AEMI-SIB0O Medic- $20.00 the following was approved for poll workers 3/0; Training and work election day: $225.00  Poll worker compensation was discussed. On a motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait,  Training, work election day, additional e-poll book training- $235.00 Training, work election day, picking up/returning supplies- $245.00 Training, work election day, return of supplies- $240.00  Training only- $35.00  A list of Republican and Democratic poll workers was presented for approval. It was noted the Republican party provided their recommendations and the Elections Clerk created a Democratic list int the absence of an active committee. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, The City of Philippi submitted a funding request of $6,000 to assist with their Summer Concert Series events. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter;second by. Jedd Schola, the request was approved.  the list was approved as presented. 3/0  3/0    BOOK 28 PAGE 524  March 15, 2024 Page #3  Katie Wolpert represented the Race to Lil Moes funding request of $1,000. Discussion was held. On amotion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, this request was approved. 3/0 Corey Brandon, OEM, presented two road name requests for Leer South Mine Complex. Ona motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, New Portal Road and Gob Hill Road was Commissioner Schola discussed internet service at Barbour County Fairgrounds. The Fair board voted in favor of paying $3,030.00 of the $4,755.00 equipment cost. On a motion by. Jedd Schola, seconded by David Strait, a contribution will be made to the Fair board for the remaining $1,725.00. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola, the Department of Agriculture Spay and Neuter grant award of $5,000 was accepted. $75.00 off vouchers will be provided under this  approved.  The county commission will also pay the monthly service fee. 3/0  program. 3/0  The floor was open for public comment in order oft the meeting sign-up sheet.  Executive Session was entered at 10:15am on a motion by. Jamie Carpenter second by David Strait to Regular Session was resumed at 11:15am on a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2024 at 5:00pm and will be held in the Circuit  discuss Barbour County Ambulance Personnel. 3/0  3/0  Courtroom 3/0  The meeting was adjourned at 11:16am on a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola.  Jamie Carpenter, President