BOOK 28 PAGE 467  Barbour County Commission Meeting  June 5, 2023 5:00 pm  JAMIE CARPENTER COMMISSION PRESIDENT, DAVID! STRAIT COMMSONER,EDDSOIOA COMMISSIONER, LAURIE. AUSTIN COUNTY CLERK, SHANA FREY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR H. David Talbott, Bob Richardson, Kim Lewis, Jacob Summerfield, Derick A. Spencer, Macie Satterfield, Jennifer Burner, Dylan Harper, Chasity McGill, Gareth McBee, Braydon Clingerman, Nicholas W. Mayle, Whitney B. Mayle, Raelynn Mayle, Asa Mayle, Joelle Mayle, Drew Phillips, Mitchell Stone, Jacob Gray, Lane Lantz, Jody Carpenter, Candice Stone, Crystal Gray, Kara Holsey Curtis, Tracy Knotts, Harley Knotts, Mike Fink, Corey Brandon, Wesley Gray, Trevor Skidmore, Kayla Dean, Sherry Brown, Bryan Gillis, Taran Thomason, Kelli Thomason,Julia Morris, Tilden Jamie Carpenter called the meeting to order at: 5:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Onar motion by Jedd Schola, seconded by David Strait, the May 19, 2023 meeting minutes were  Morris, Andrew Morris, Logan Shriver  approved. 3/0  Exonerations were presented.  Onan motion by David Strait, seconded by. Jamie Carpenter, three (3) final settlements were  approved. 3/0  LEONARD DWAYNE BENNETT, LENA BELLE MINER, STELLA BLANCHE FACEMIRE  Laurie Austin updated that Pat Proudfoot is handling the Minnie Mae Mayle and Loretta Boyles estates and James Varner has a fiduciary meeting scheduled with Harold "Ray" Marteny heirs on Abudget revision for Coal Severance and General County was approved as presented on a The Barbour County Commission recognized and congratulated the following for their  June 16th.  motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola. 3/0  achievements:  2023 Barbour County Golden Horseshoe winners- Braydon Clingerman, Belington Middle School; Raelyn Mayle, Philippi Middle School; Kendra Stalnaker, Philippi Middle School. 2023 1st Place WV County Commission Association Essay Contest "How does my county commission make life better for me?" The winning essay was written by Finley Carpenter, gth grader at Belington Middle School. Sarah Harris is the winning teacher and both were awarded 2023 National Land. Judging Team winning 5th place Homesite Judging and 3rd Place Land Judging-Jacob Gray, Lane Lantz, Gareth McBee and Mitchell Stone; Coach Jody Carpenter  $500.00 from CCAWV.    BOOK 28 PAGE 468  Page #2 June 5, 2023  The Philip Barbour Skills USA team, Andrew Morris, Taran Thomason and Logan Shriver were presented with a $1,500 contribution. They spoke about their team's accomplishmentsand Derick Spencer, Assessor, requested consent to hire Macie Satterfield as a part time office assistant.. Jamie Carpenter made a motion to approve his request, David Strait seconded. 3/0 2023 Land and Personal Property books were approved as presented on a motion by. Jamie Asar result of separating from the Division of Personnel, the Barbour County Health Department must seek approval to use a -gov domain. Jennifer Burner presented this request and noted that City Net would be in charge of the security. On a motion by David Strait, seconded by. Jedd Jacob Summerfield presented the Animal Control report. During the month of May, he responded to 86 calls, picked up four strays, had eight surrenders, five returned home, and three adoptions. There are currently 28 dogs at the county animal shelter. He had an adoption event at the Blue & Gray Reunion and adopted at total of sixteen dogs. Special thanks to Old Goat Kettle Corn who paid the adoption fees and signed one dog up for one year of dog food from Chewy. The Belington Volunteer Fire Department has met all requirements for their USDA project to purchase a side by side for emergency response. During the process, the USDA grant coverage changed from 35% to 75%. On a motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by. Jedd Schola, the local match of $15,174 was approved to be released to Belington Volunteer Fire Department. Further discussion will be held regarding the remainder oft the committed funds for this project. 3/0 One bid was received fori the Sheriff Annex Shingle Roof replacement. Bill Andrews General Contracting submitted a bid in the amount of $17,000 covering the scope of work as discussed in the mandatory pre-bid meeting. The materials list totaled $8,225.63. During the pre-bid meeting discussion was held to extend the completion deadline to October 1. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, the bid from Bill Andrews General Contracting and the Harley Knotts submitted a proposal to renovate the Livestock Show barn by removing the balcony area. Barbour County Livestock Association consulted and confirmed with a general contractor that removing this area would not interfere with the structure integrity of the barn. This renovation would extend the show ring considerably and could open additional event possibilities that will be discussed further with the commission. Jedd Schola made a motion to allow the Barbour County Livestock Association to remove the balcony area of the livestock barn, Jedd Schola made a motion to submit the VOCA grant application in the amount of $41,170.00; David Strait seconded. Prosecutor Phillips commented that the Victims Advocate position is a  upcoming national competition.  Carpenter, seconded by David Strait. 3/0  Schola, this request was approved. 3/0  materials list was approved. 3/0  David Strait seconded. 3/0  vital role in his office and supports the submission of the application. 3/0    BOOK 28 PAGE 469  Page#3 June 5, 2023  David Strait made a motion to accept the grant agreement with Records Management and Preservation Board in the amount of $10,000 to continue digitizing civil and criminal microfiche case files in the Circuit Clerk's office; Jedd Schola seconded. The project can begin on. July 15t.3/0 The. July 4th event celebration was tabled until April Sinsel can join the meeting by conference Onar motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait Executive Session was entered to Regular Session was resumed at 7:09pm on a.motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David April Sinsel discussed the. July 4th Community Event that will be held on July 1st at the Barbour County Fairgrounds. Events throughout the day include a parade, livestock show, lumberjack competition, vendors, cornhole, live entertainment and fireworks. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David Strait, the event budget was approved for up to$12,250.00.3/0 The meeting was adjourned at 7:54pm on a motion by Jamie Carpenter, seconded by David  call.  discuss 911 personnel matters at 6:19pm. 3/0  Strait. 3/0  The next regular meeting is scheduled for. June 16, 2023 at 9:00am.  Strait. 3/0  Jamie Carpenter, President