COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING-TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023 –10:00 A.M.
AGENDA: OPEN WITH PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS: WV First Foundation
Appointment of Mercer Representative
Tish Chafin, Attorney
Mercer Day Report Center
Employment & Oath of Office
Michelle Stewart, Executive Director
CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS : – Mercer County Development Authority
Resolution Regarding TIF Public Hearing
Resolution Regarding Public Hearing for
Development District
Jordan Maynor, Assistant Director
Resolution Honoring the Life of
Lyle Huntington
Bill Archer, President
Resolution Honoring the Life of
Nick Ameli
Bill Archer, President
Region One Planning & Development
DE/BEAD Broadband Listening Session
Justin Watkins, Project Manager
American Rescue Plan-Check Presentation
Women’s Center of Mercer County
Kathy Rahall, President (MC-22-61)
American Rescue Plan-Vote on Projects
Bluestone Valley VFD
Ashley Brewster (MC-22-65)
Concord University
Danial Fitzpatrick (MC-22-68)
Bluewell Improvement Association
Skip Crane (MC-23-3)
Wade Center
Betty Brainerd (MC-23-5)
Mercer County Communications
Robert Hoge (MC-23-6)
American Rescue Plan-Project Presentation
Mercer County Public Service District
Mike Kennett (MC-22-69)
City of Princeton
Mike Webb (MC-23-4)
Princeton Baseball Association
Danny Shingleton (MC-23-7)
East River Amateur Radio Club
Mathew Morris (MC-23-8)
Riff Raff Arts Collective
Lori McKinney (MC-23-9)
Final Budget Revision FY 2023
Coal Severance #2
General County #4 Verlin Moye CC
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Love Where You Live Keep Mercer Clean
Aluminum Can Contest Winners
1st Place – Melrose Elementary
2nd Place – Mountain Valley Elementary
3rd Place – Spanishburg Elementary
FUNDING REQUESTS: Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Purchase Three New Ford Escapes for
Home Confinement Officers
Mathew Hatfield/Steve Sommers
Mercer County Fair, Inc.
Music Venue & Production
Steve Johnson, President
DISCUSSION:
Inflation Reduction Act
Brandi Reese/Greg Puckett
Update on 2023 Fishing Rodeo
Josh Parks, Litter Control Officer
Proposal for Leash Law
Venetia Brand
Brush Creek Watershed
Greg Puckett, Commissioner
Real Estate
Brian Cochran, Prosecuting Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Invoices
- Settlements
- Exonerations
- List of Approved Estates for May 2023
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WEST VIRGINIA:
At a regular session of the County Commission, held for the County of Mercer, at the
Courthouse thereof, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
Present: Bill Archer, Commissioner
Present: Gene Buckner, Commissioner
Present: Greg Puckett, Commissioner
RE: WV FIRST FOUNDATION – APPOINTMENT OF MERCER
REPRESENTATIVE
This day on motion of Bill Archer, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to appoint Greg Puckett, Commissioner, to
be the Mercer County Representative for the WV First Foundation.
RE: OATH – MERCER DAY REPORT CENTER – MICHELLE STEWART
This day on motion of Gene Buckner, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Employment and Oath of
Office for Michelle Stewart as Executive Director for Mercer Day Report Center.
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RE: ESTATE – WILLIAM J. FARMER – DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: WILLIAM J FARMER, DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 13th day of June, 2023 before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter of
the Estate of William J. Farmer, Sr., deceased, upon motion of Derrick Leffler, Attorney,
requesting that this estate be returned to the County Commission regarding the removal of the
personal representative, Jeremiah Farmer, as there have been no agreement between the two
parties after being tables at the November meeting.
After a discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that Jeremiah Farmer
remain as Executor to complete the administration of the estate of William J. Farmer, Sr.,
deceased.
All od which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this Order,
Dated this the 13th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMISSION
ATTEST:
VERLIN T. MOYE
MERCER COUNTY CLERK
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RE: RESOLUTION – TIF PUBLIC HEARING
This day on motion of Gene Buckner, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a Resolution regarding TIF
Public Hearing.
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RE: RESOLUTION – HEARING FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a Resolution regarding Public
Hearing for Development District.
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RE: RESOLUTION – HONORING THE LIFE OF LYLE HUNTINGTON
This day on motion of Bill Archer, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a Resolution Honoring the Life
of Carlyle “Lyle” Huntington.
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RE: RESOLUTION – HONORING THE LIFE OF NICK AMELI
This day on motion of Bill Archer, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a Resolution Honoring the Life
of Nick Ameli.
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RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – CHECK PRESENTATION – WOMEN’S
CENTER OF MERCER COUNTY – KATHY RAHALL, PRESIDENT
RE: REGION ONE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT – DE/BEAD BROADBAND
LISTENING SESSION
Bead is a federal grant program for online access for all Americans. This is for a survey
for data and research.
RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – BLUESTONE VALLEY VFD – MC-22-65
This matter has been tabled.
RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – CONCORD UNIVERSITY – MC-22-68
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Bill Archer,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve $50,000 to Concord University.
This is application MC-22-68 from Danial Fitzpatrick. The funds will be used for lab upgrades.
RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – BLUEWELL IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION – MC-23-3
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve $16,000 to the Bluewell
Improvement Association. This is application MC-23-3 from Skip Crane. The funds will be used
for decorations for Bluewell.
RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – WADE CENTER – MC-23-5
This day on motion of Gene Buckner, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve $16,799 to the Wade Center.
This is application MC-23-5 from Betty Brainerd. The funds will be used to update fire alarm.
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RE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – MERCER COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
MC-23-6
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted to approve $50,000 to Mercer County Communications
This is application MC-23-6 from Robert Hoge. The funds will be used for aerial imaging. Gene
Buckner opposed.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
RE: MERCER COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT – MC-22-69
Project Presentation – Application MC-22-69.
RE: CITY OF PRINCETON – MC-23-4
Project Presentation requesting $32,706 for ADA Bathroom. Application MC-23-4.
RE: PRINCETON BASEBALL ASSOCIATION – Application MC-23-7
Project Presentation requesting $100,000 for improvements to the stadium. Application
MC-23-7.
RE: EAST RIVER AMATEUR RADIO CLUB – MC-23-8
Project Presentation requesting $5,100 for a solar generator for radio communications.
Application MC-23-8.
RE: RIFF RAFF ARTS COLLECTIVE – MC-23-9
Project Presentation requesting $50,000 – Application MC-23-9
RE: FINAL BUDGET REVISION FY 2023 – COAL SEVERANCE #2
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Budget Revision No. 2 for FY
2023 for the Coal Severance Fund in the amount of $405,075.
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RE: FINAL BUDGET REVISION FY 2023 – GENERAL COUNTY #4
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Budget Revision No. 4 for FY
2023 for the General County Fund in the amount of $362,638.
RE: LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE KEEP MERCER CLEAN
This matter has been tabled until August 2023.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a funding request from the
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department for the purchase of three new Ford Escapes for Home
Confinement. Funding in the amount of $95,424 will be taken from the Sheriff’s Budget.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MERCER COUNTY FAIR, INC.
This day on motion of Gene Buckner, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve a funding request from the
Mercer County Fair, Inc. to pay for music at the fair. Funding in the amount of $10,000 will be
taken from Hotel/Motel.
DISCUSSION
Inflation Reduction Act – Brandi Reese
Update on 2023 fishing rodeo – Josh Parks – 64 Kids participated
Proposal for leash law – Tabled
Brush Creek Watershed
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RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – CHELSEA WARD
This day came Chelsea Ward, by representative, and moved the Commission to correct
the Personal Property for 2020, touching the assessment thereon against the said Chelsea Ward,
on 2016 Ford, East River District, County of Mercer, State of West Virginia. Prosecuting
Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
property assessed for $4080 class 3 in Summers County and Mercer County. It is therefore
ordered that Chelsea Ward be exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have been
paid, shall be refunded by the Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $115.84
RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – JOSEPH SR. & ELAINE SIMMONS
This day came Joseph Sr. and Elaine Simmons, by representative, and moved the
Commission to correct the Personal Property for 2022, touching the assessment thereon against
the said Joseph Sr. and Elaine Simmons, East River District, County of Mercer, State of West
Virginia. Taxpayer turned in vehicle assessment card, it was left off tax ticket. Prosecuting
Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
property should not have been charged interest on supplement ticket. It is therefore ordered that
Joseph Sr. and Elaine Simmons be exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have
been paid, shall be refunded by the Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $45.10
RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – MARGARET L. BRISBOE
This day came Margaret Brisboe, by representative, and moved the Commission to
correct the Personal Property for 2021, touching the assessment thereon against the said
Margaret L. Brisboe, on 2017 Jeep, Rock District, County of Mercer, State of West Virginia.
Prosecuting Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
taxpayer paid twice on assessed Jeep. It is therefore ordered that Margaret L. Brisboe be
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exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have been paid, shall be refunded by the
Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $186.19
RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – CAMMIE HALL
This day came Cammie Hall, by representative, and moved the Commission to correct
the Personal Property for 2022, touching the assessment thereon against the said Cammie Hall,
on Mobile Home, Beaver Pond District, County of Mercer, State of West Virginia. Prosecuting
Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
Mobil Home that was assessed for $10,850 Class 2 was paid on twice. It is therefore ordered that
Cammie Hall be exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have been paid, shall be
refunded by the Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $144.48
RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – CAMMIE HALL
This day came Cammie Hall, by representative, and moved the Commission to correct
the Personal Property for 2020, touching the assessment thereon against the said Cammie Hall,
on Mobile Home, Beaver Pond District, County of Mercer, State of West Virginia. Prosecuting
Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
Mobile Home that was assessed for $4770 Class 4 was paid on twice. It is therefore ordered that
Computer Softw be exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have been paid, shall
be refunded by the Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $139.96
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RE: EXONERATION OF TAXES – COMPUTER SOFTWARE & REPAIR
This day came Computer Software & Repair, by representative, and moved the
Commission to correct the Personal Property for 2021, touching the assessment thereon against
the said Computer Software & Repair, on 2011 Toyota, Princeton District, County of Mercer,
State of West Virginia. Prosecuting Attorney waiving notice thereto.
After hearing all the evidence in the case and it appearing to the Commission that the
2011 Toyota was assessed for $4770 Class 4 was paid on twice. It is therefore ordered that
Computer Software & Repair be exonerated from the payment of taxes, or if the taxes have been
paid, shall be refunded by the Sheriff of Mercer County on such erroneous assessment.
Amount of Exoneration $157.22
PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF ERRONEOUS CHARGES
DATE 06/13/2023
Tax Year 2019
Beaver Pond
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
902637 Julia L. Long Paid supplement ticket $ 26.64
Instead of regular ticket
Tax Year 2020
Beaver Pond
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
80007596 Aubrey Keller Wrong price on supplement $ 279.94
ticket
Tax Year 2021
Beaver Pond
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
302129 Imagination Station Double assessed on MH $ 140.66
304502 Jim D. Wolfe Double assessed on MH $ 55.86
Tax Year 2022
Beaver Pond
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
304437 Jim D. Wolfe Double assessed on MH $ 58.86
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Tax Year 2022
Bluefield District
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
300000418 Catrice M. Robinson Error on supplement ticket $ 199.02
Tax Year 2022
East River
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
500000943 Michael R. Small Error in supplement ticket $ 1812.26
500001096 Johnny J. Hughes Error in supplement ticket $ 560.90
Tax Year 2021
Princeton
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
1000001057 Melissa Stevens Error in supplement ticket $ 64.52
Tax Year 2022
Princeton
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
1000000263 Jessie S, Haynes Error in supplement ticket $ 49.10
Tax Year 2022
Plymouth
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
900000271 Jason Lemon Supplement keyed wrong $ 39.58
Tax Year 2022
Rock
TICKET # NAME REASON AMOUNT
1100000164 James H. Weise Error in supplement ticket $ 334.78
314526 Frances L. Weise Taxpayer turned in wrong $ 171.38
information
313765 Jett Excavating Out of business 7/1/21 $ 48.26
313533 Justin Goins Did not own MH 7/1/21 $ 107.76
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This day the following accounts were presented against the County of Mercer, and the
Commission having examined each and all of them, doth allow payment from the different
accounts, check numbers listed below:
MONTH OF MAY 2023:
GENERAL COUNTY – Check #77294 – 77430 Void – 77294, 77365,
77366, 77367
77368
COAL SEVERANCE – Check #4282 – 4302
MAGISTRATE COURT – Check #5380
HOME CONFINEMENT – Check #2613 – 2615
HOTEL MOTEL – Check #4536 – 4557
COURTHOUSE EQUIPMENT – Check #859-862
COURTHOUSE ANNEX – Check #1900 – 1909
VIDEO LOTTERY – Check #1560 – 1562
MCDRC FEES – Check #5876 – 5895
ASSESSOR REAPPRAISAL – Check #6760 – 6772
FINANCIAL STABILIZATION – Check #1052
TEEN COURT – Check #234
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – Check #1040 – 1042
DEPUTY SHERIFF RETIREMENT – Check #316
RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to go into executive session. On motion of
Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Bill Archer, Commissioner, the Commission voted
unanimously to come out of executive session and go back into regular session. No votes were
taken.
It is ordered that this Commission be and is hereby adjourned until Friday, June 16, 2023.
_______________________________President Bill Archer 539 WEST VIRGINIA: At a special session of the County Commission, held for the County of Mercer, at the Courthouse thereof, on Friday, June 16, 2023. Present: Bill Archer, Commissioner Audio: Gene Buckner, Commissioner Zoom: Greg Puckett, Commissioner 540 RE: ESTATE – GEORGIA DAVIDSON – DECEASED BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: GEORGIA DAVIDSON, DECEASED. O-R-D-E-R On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter of the Estate of Georgia Davidson, deceased, upon petition of Ryan Flanigan, one of the Fiduciary Commissioners of said county, requesting that the current Administratrix, Tasha Davidson, be removed for failure to complete her duties regarding that administration of the estate as required by law, and the Sheriff of Mercer County, T.A. Bailey, be appointed as Administrator D.B.N. of said estate. After a discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that Sheriff T.A. Bailey, be appointed as Administrator D.B.N., of the estate of Georgia Davidson, deceased, and personal representative be removed. All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this Order. Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023. ENTER: /s/ Bill Archer__________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: ESTATE – LAWRENCE DALE DICKENS – DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: LAWRENCE DALE DICKENS, DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter
of the Estate of Lawrence Dale Dickens, deceased, upon motion of Jean Dickens, Executrix,
requesting that a copy of the Last Will and Testament of said estate be accepted for recordation.
After discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that the copy of the Last
Will and Testament of Lawrence Dale Dickens, deceased, be admitted to record.
All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this
Order.
Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
/s/ Bill Archer________________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: ESTATE – JENNINGS W. DOOLEY, JR. – DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: JENNINGS W. DOOLEY, JR., DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter
of the Estate of Jennings W. Dooley, Jr., deceased, upon motion of Rhonda Dooley Phillips,
Executor, requesting that a copy of the Last Will and Testament of said estate be accepted for
recordation.
After discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that the copy of the Last
Will and Testament of Jennings W. Dooley, Jr., deceased, be admitted to record.
All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this
Order.
Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
/s/ Bill Archer________________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: ESTATE – SUSAN DENISE OWEN – DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: SUSAN DENISE OWEN, DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter
of the Estate of Susan Denise Owen, deceased, upon motion of Earl J. Goodwin, Executor,
requesting that a copy of the Last Will and Testament of said estate be accepted for recordation.
After discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that the copy of the Last
Will and Testament of Susan Denise Owen, deceased, be admitted to record.
All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this
Order.
Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
/s/ Bill Archer________________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: ESTATE – ROSE LORETTA STENNETT, DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: ROSE LORETTA STENNETT, DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter
of the Estate of Rose Loretta Stennett, deceased, upon motion of Leroy Beckner Stennett,
Executor, requesting that a copy of the Last Will and Testament of said estate be accepted for
recordation.
After discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that the copy of the Last
Will and Testament of Rose Loretta Stennett, deceased, be admitted to record.
All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this
Order.
Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
/s/ Bill Archer________________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: ESTATE – BARBARA V. WHITE (RICE) – DECEASED
BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: BARBARA V. WHITE (RICE), DECEASED.
O-R-D-E-R
On the 16th day of June, 2023, before the Mercer County Commission, came the matter
of the Estate of Barbara V. White (Rice), deceased, upon motion of Terri C. Blankenship,
Executrix, requesting that a copy of the Last Will and Testament of said estate be accepted for
recordation.
After discussion and review of this matter by the Commission, upon proper motion and
second, and it appearing proper to do so, the Commission ORDERS that the copy of the Last
Will and Testament of Barbara V. White (Rice), deceased, be admitted to record.
All of which was accordingly ADJUDGED and ORDERED. The Clerk of this
Commission is DIRECTED to take whatever actions he deems necessary to effectuate this
Order.
Dated this the 16th day of June, 2023.
ENTER:
/s/ Bill Archer________________
BILL ARCHER, PRESIDENT
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
ATTEST:
/s/Verlin T. Moye_______________
VERLIN T. MOYE, CLERK
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSION
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RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MAIN STREET BUILDERS – PAY APPLICATION #4
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted to approve the Glenwood Park Amphitheater Project,
Main Street Builders pay application #4. Funding in the amount of $37,566 will be taken from
American Rescue Plan. Gene Buckner, Commissioner, opposed.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – 2023 BLUEFIELD RIDGE RUNNERS RADIO
BROADCAST SPONSORSHIP PARTNERSHIP BASE HIT PACKAGE – 48 GAMES
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the funding request from the
2023 Bluefield Ridge Runners Radio Broadcast Sponsorship Partnership Base Hit Package.
Funding in the amount of $720 will be taken from Video/Lottery.
RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to go into executive session. On motion of
Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Bill Archer, Commissioner, the Commission voted
unanimously to come out of executive session and go back into regular session.
RE: REAL ESTATE – BRIAN COCHRAN – S. WALKER STREET
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to give Brian Cochran the ability to enter a
notice of public auction for two properties on the 100 block of S. Walker Street owned by
Mercer County, prequalifying minimum bid of $500,000. To bid, a $20,000 refundable deposit
with a letter of intent will be required with financial information as requested. Mercer County
Commission has the right to reject bids that do not meet requirements. Bidders must give a prebid notice.
It is ordered that this Commission be and is hereby adjourned until Tuesday, June 27,
2023.
_____________________________________President
Bill Archer
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COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING-TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023 –3:30 P.M.
AGENDA: OPEN WITH PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS: – Mercer Day Report Center
Employment & Oath of Office
Wardell Wilborn, Community Svc Officer
Mercer County Courthouse
Maintenance Department
Employment & Oath of Office
Bridgette Jenkins, Mary Hoston,
Stephanie Bales-Full-Time Custodians
CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS : – WV Division of Justice & Community
Svcs Community Corrections Grant
Contract
Mercer Day Report Center
Michelle Stewart, Executive Director
Mercer County Clerk’s Office
Creation of Two New Funds
Verlin Moye, County Clerk
WV Dept of Environmental Protection
REAP Litter Control Grant Agreement
Vicky Reed, County Administrator
ESTATES – No Estates
FUNDING REQUESTS: – Mercer Public Service District
Matoaka Sewer Plant Upgrade
Mike Kennett, Chairman
Mercer Day Report Center
Dominion Systems Quote Two Laptops
Michelle Stewart, Executive Director
Mercer County Sheriff’s Tax Office
Software Systems, Inc.
Processing/Mailing of 2023 Tax Tickets
Alan Christian, Chief Deputy
Mercer County Emergency Management
Purchase Two Radios, Chargers & Mics
Keith Gunnoe, Director
Glenwood Recreation Park Shelter #9
Proposals to Install Electrical Service
Mister Sparky, Wallace Wiring
Ocean Electric
Bill Archer, President
DISCUSSION: – PEIA Insurance
Bill Archer, President
Brush Creek Watershed
Greg Puckett, Commissioner
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MERCER COUNTY DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES FORMAL HEARINGS
Name Address Structure Map/Parcel #
James Thornton 307 Bane Trailer Map 8R, Parcel 131
Trump 151 Methodist Hill House/Trailer Map 50M, Parcel 10
Benjamin Hall 2451 Lorton Lick Rd House Map 11, Parcel 2
Benjamin Hall 2421 Lorton Lick Rd House Map 11, Parcel 3
James Byron Blackwell 197 Lorton Lick Rd Trailer Map 11, Parcel 10
CW Cecil 5232 Matoaka Rd House Map 30, Parcel 67
WEST VIRGINIA:
At a special session of the County Commission, held for the County of Mercer, at the
Courthouse thereof, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Present: Bill Archer, Commissioner
Zoom: Gene Buckner, Commissioner
Present: Greg Puckett, Commissioner
RE: OATH – MERCER DAY REPORT CENTER – WARDELL WILBORN
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Employment and Oath of
Office for Wardell Wilborn, Community Service Officer for Mercer Day Report Center.
RE: OATH – MERCER COUNTY COURTHOUSE – BRIDGETTE JENKINS
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Employment and Oath of
Office for Bridgette Jenkins, Maintenance Department for Mercer County Courthouse.
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RE: OATH – MERCER COUNTY COURTHOUSE – MARY HOSTON
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Employment and Oath of
Office for Mary Hoston, Maintenance Department for Mercer County Courthouse.
RE: OATH – MERCER COUNTY COURTHOUSE – STEPHANIE BALES
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the Employment and Oath of
Office for Stephanie Bales, Maintenance Department for Mercer County Courthouse.
RE: GRANT CONTRACT – WV DIVISION OF JUSTICE & COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GRANT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the WV Division of Justice &
Community Services Community Corrections Grant Contract for the Mercer Day Report Center,
Michelle Stewart, Executive Director, in the amount of $287,500.
RE: MERCER COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE – VERLIN MOYE – SB 522
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the creation of two new funds,
061 and #062, for the diversion of a portion of the transfer tax on real estate. Starting July 1st
,
2023, the state portion will be reduced to $.77 from $.88, the $.22 from the states portion to
General county will remain the same, which will leave $.11 to be divided between #061 Election
fund and #062 Record Room fund.
RE: GRANT – WEST VIRGINIA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
REAP LITTER CONTROL GRANT AGREEMENT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the WV Department of
Environmental Protection REAP Litter Control Grant agreement in the amount of $2500.
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RE: FUNDING REQUEST – AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN – MERCER PUBLIC
SERVICE DISTRICT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the funding request from the
Mercer Public Service District, Mike Kennett, Chairman. Funding in the amount of $572,215
will be taken from the American Rescue Plan for the Matoaka Sewer Plant Upgrade.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MERCER DAY REPORT CENTER
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the funding request from the
Mercer Day Report Center. Funding in the amount of $3,290 will be taken from Courthouse
Equipment for the purchase of two laptops from Dominion Systems.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MERCER COUNTY SHERIFF’S TAX OFFICE
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the funding request from the
Mercer County Sheriff’s Tax Office. Funding in the amount of $28,279.64 will come from
Postage and $6,889.53 will come from Courthouse Equipment for a total of $35,168.17. Funding
will be used to pay invoice from Software Systems, Inc. to process and mail 2023 Tax Tickets.
RE: FUNDING REQUEST – MERCER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the funding request from the
Mercer County Emergency Management, Keith Gunnoe, Director. Funding in the amount of
$7,393.90 will be taken from Courthouse Equipment for the purchase of two radios, chargers and
mics.
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RE: FUNDING REQUEST – GLENWOOD RECREATION PARK SHELTER #9
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted to approve the proposal from Wallace Wiring in the
amount of $7,550 for electrical services for Glenwood Recreation Park Shelter #9. Gene Buckner
opposed.
DISCUSSION
PEIA Insurance will have a 15.6% rate increase. County will continue 84/16 for three
years.
Brush Creek Watershed
DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES
RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – JAMES THORNTON – 307 BANE
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a 30-day continuance for the trailer
owned by James Thornton located at 307 Bane, Map 8R, Parcel 131.
RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – TRUMP – 149 YATES
This day on motion of Gene Buckner, Commissioner, seconded by Greg Puckett,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a 30-day continuance for the
house/trailer owned by Trump located at 149 Yates, Map 50M, Parcel 10.
RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – BENJAMIN HALL – 2451 LORTON LICK
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a standard order of demolition for
the house owned by Benjamin Hall located at 4251 Lorton Lick Rd, Map 11, Parcel 2.
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RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – BENJAMIN HALL – 2421 LORTON LICK
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a standard order of demolition for
the house owned by Benjamin Hall located at 2421 Lorton Lick Rd, Map 11, Parcel 3.
RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – JAMES BYRON BLACKWELL
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a 30-day continuance for the trailer
owned by James Byron Blackwell located at 197 Lorton Lick Rd, Map 11, Parcel 10.
RE: DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES – C W CECIL – 5232 MATOAKA RD
This day on motion of Greg Puckett, Commissioner, seconded by Gene Buckner,
Commissioner, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a 90-day continuance for the house
owned by CW Cecil located at 5232 Matoaka Rd, Map 30, Parcel 67.
It is ordered that this Commission be and is hereby adjourned until Tuesday, July 11,