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The Calhoun Commission reviewed the status of several grant applications for county projects.
Diane Ludwig of the LK Area Development Corporation reported on a letter of intent
being submitted to Sisters of St. Joseph's Charities.
The commission is seeking grant funding for projects at Wayne Underwood Field and the
county park. A proposed walking trail is being sought for Wayne Underwood Field, in
addition to water, electrical and sewage upgrades, shelters and portable bleachers.
The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council, at the request of the commission, is applying for
grant moneys through the Court House Facilities Authority to improve the county
courthouse, mainly window replacement to reduce heating and air conditioning costs.
An application is also being submitted through a Criminal Justice Grant for additional
lighting around the courthouse and other security upgrades.
The commission will survey the county fire departments, EMS and other emergency
services, regarding needs and grant requests.
The resignation of Barry Pitts as 911 Director and the appointment of Joe Tanner as the
new 911 Director, delayed decision making regarding the building or moving of Calhoun
Control. The 911 Advisory Board has been working for three months to make a
recommendation to the commission.
The commission has expressed concerns regarding dwindling financial resources in the
911 budget, mostly linked to decline in the distribution of cell phone tax money to the
county. Tanner and county commissioners will review the 911 budget during
December.
Calhoun's 911 building is not up to code, and the building is in poor condition to maintain
operations.
Tim Meeks of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council was asked to conduct a public
meeting on January 5, 2004 (5 p.m.) for homeowners whose properties have been flooded
and would like to participate in a federal buy-out program.
The county endorses a hazardous mitigation program where property owners on the 100
year flood plain can sell their property. Meeks said interested property owners should
attend the January public meeting.
TV cable reception and programming problems were discussed, including options the
county might have regarding re-newing franchises for Charter Cable, which operates a
service in the greater Grantsville area. Dozens of Charter customers have complained to
commissioners regarding poor service.
County employees were given a one-time pay for Christmas, $200 for full-time employees
and $100 for part-time employees. The Commission approved the day after Christmas as
a day-off for employees. County employees will have their annual Christmas Dinner on
December 18.
Items already scheduled for January 5 meeting (4 p.m.):
- Requests for Budget Digest
- Lisa Minney, Calhoun Chronicle, complainant, flood plain ordinance violations
- Robert Perry, National Flood Plain Coordinator, flood plain compliance
- Alternative sentencing program/Wood County project
- Public hearing for flood plain property owners wanting to sell - 5 p.m.
- 911/Calhoun Control relocation
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