MARTINSBURG, WV News (9/16/2024) – The Berkeley County Commission’s upcoming meeting on September 19, 2024, will cover key topics including budget revisions, grant applications for community corrections, a bond release request, and policy updates, along with public health and estate matters.
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The commission will then address items on the consent agenda, which includes several routine administrative matters:
- Approval of a purchase order.
- Review and approval of internal budget revisions.
- Changes in the employment status of county staff.
- Approval of meeting minutes.
- Consideration of a bond release request for A&M Manufacturing Company. This request pertains to BCP File #2403-068, tied to previous files BCP #2311-379, #002-20, and #2007-0043, along with Bond #09354973 related to grading work.
The commission will also review a letter of endorsement for Francisca Javiela Hernandez, who has requested permission to serve beer at a special event. Additionally, the Assessor’s Office will present various property-related applications, including corrections to assessments, apportionment applications, deconsolidation applications, and consolidation of properties.
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Board Meeting Reports and Vacancies
The commission will hear reports from board meetings and address vacancies on various boards and commissions in the county. The session will also cover estate matters, with Fiduciary Supervisor Will Lorensen scheduled to hold a hearing on the estate of Ladd Jasper, Jr. at 10:00 a.m.
Director Presentations
Matthew Umstead, Director of Policies and Strategic Planning, will deliver the annual report at 10:10 a.m. A break will follow at 10:30 a.m.
At 10:40 a.m., Tim Czaja, Community Corrections Director, will present two grant-related items for consideration. He will request permission to apply for grants from the West Virginia First Foundation and seek approval to renew the FY2025 DHHR (Department of Health and Human Resources) grant.
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Administrative Items
At 10:50 a.m., Deputy County Administrator Chad Winebrenner will present a proposal for a cooperative purchasing policy. County Administrator Gary Wine will then take the floor at 11:00 a.m. to discuss State Budget Revision #03 for Fund 001, the P-Card Program, and arrangements for a county flu shot clinic.
Executive Session
The commission will enter an executive session at 11:30 a.m. to address personnel issues, real estate acquisitions, legal matters, and economic development topics.
Following the executive session, the meeting will recess.
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