GREENBRIER COUNTY (WVDN) – The second July meeting of the County Commission was held in the first-floor courtroom at the older courthouse because of HVAC problems that had plagued the new annex for over a week. Fans circulating in the ceiling of the room made everyone very comfortable.
Commission President Tammy Tincher wants everyone to be informed that the first half of the year property tax on vehicles should be paid, and only the first half, to qualify for the state reimbursement expected. She emphasized the “first half only” for the payment on the tax bill just received by county residents.
Al Emch represented the fiduciary as a legal consultant and reported the William Allen Dean estate, which he had been working on for over a year, finally has a possible solution. The recommendation in his report chose a single executrix and provided for a monetary settlement for another family member. The cost of his services was discussed with no remarks from the commission.
A new hire for the prosecuting attorney’s office as a victim services coordinator or victim’s advocate was approved, Kristen McCoy, to take effect Aug. 1. She will be paid by a grant through the state, which is expected to be renewed in October.
The sheriff’s office proposed a new hire, which was accepted by the commission. Bradley Parker Wall was chosen by Sheriff Sloan, who said he still has one position in his office open.
The commission approved the Capitol Assets Policy and the 2023 Financial Statement, which are required by the state every year.
Meadow River Valley Association was selected as the county-approved representative for the former Rupert Elementary School for the HUD environmental review process.
The old school will now be a Robert C. Byrd Clinic on the first floor, and the rest of the building has plans for senior and low-income housing developed by Woodlands Group LLC.
A vacant position on the board for Greenbrier Public Service District number 1 will be filled by Ed Robinson, a retired engineer. Dan Withrow’s service of over 30 years was also acknowledged.
An interim director for Greenbrier County Homeland Security must be appointed while a new director is sought. The current assistant director Paula Brown will act as the interim.
The Greenbrier County Commission meets twice each month.
