GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On Jan. 27, the Greenbrier County Commission met in regular session. Among the topics discussed was the White Sulphur Springs Maple Dale water storage tank project. It was approved for $360,000 to be paid from the TIF funds. This project came about due to low water pressure on the hydrants, rendering them unusable.
The city of White Sulphur Springs has awarded the Maple Dale storage tank project to Lantz Construction. This will take effect on Feb. 3, according to Mayor Thomas Taylor.
Britt Ludwig was on hand to present the Planning Commission’s updated zoning ordinance.
Commissioner Woody Hannah said, “I don’t feel comfortable because I haven’t reviewed it.” Commissioner Hanna moved to delay the hearing dates and postpone voting until the next meeting on Feb. 10 to give everyone a chance to review the updated ordinance.
The Commission voted to extend the demolition contract with LD Hanna. The County received another $100,000 grant through Leap to continue the demolition of dilapidated structures.
Don Havens was on hand to discuss the 911 tower maintenance project. According to Havens, the vendor chosen will be available 24 hours a day and have knowledge of everything about Motorola, which is important since they’re dealing with Motorola equipment.
Havens went on to say they were also going to do preventive maintenance and check for vulnerability to lightning strikes at each shelter.
Britt Ludwig thought that a change order wasn’t the best option and that each thing could potentially need its very own contract. This got put off until the Feb. 10 meeting with Havens, saying he had someone to call if needed. Commission president Rose made it clear they didn’t want to cause a lapse in coverage.
With several key decisions regarding zoning and emergency communications pushed to the next session, the Greenbrier County Commission remains focused on ensuring no lapses in essential services. The community’s attention now turns to the Feb. 10 meeting, where commissioners are expected to revisit the Planning Commission’s updated zoning ordinance and finalize the maintenance strategy for the county’s 911 tower infrastructure.
