Nicholas County Commission 11.4.26

The Nicholas County Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting was held November 4, 2026 (the provided metadata is dated November 6). Commissioners approved the prior meeting minutes, budget revisions, and departmental invoices. They approved a $5,000 financial-assistance grant check for the county fair and discussed making sheriff’s department overtime for the fair a standing consideration in the upcoming sheriff’s budget. The Rotary Club said its annual coat program would cost a little over $6,000 and may return with a funding request at the next meeting; no decision was made on that request.

The commission approved an additional $7,200 from restricted opioid funds for 12 tasers and a simulated training program. It also approved a one-time pay adjustment of $750 per employee, totaling $70,050, with funds allocated across county divisions. Officials reported that the recovery support specialist program is operating through a partnership among the county, the DRC, and the City of Summersville, with the city contributing $20,000. No vendor selection or contract award was identified.