Commission Meeting 6-3-2026

The Harrison County Commission meeting held on June 3, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved multiple motions related to requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices, including a fund requisition of $23,625.58 for the Charles Point number two, North Land Bay Improvements project. They also approved a $3,252.50 project fund requisition and authorized staff to negotiate and execute a drainage easement with the town of Lost Creek to facilitate a water control project. Additionally, the commission approved an $800,000 disbursement request from the North Central West Virginia Airport from the TIFF fund. The meeting featured detailed updates and approval to proceed with bidding on rail trail improvement projects, including sections from Lost Creek to Mount Clair and Clarksburg to Reynoldsville, with plans to advertise bids by mid-June and start construction in summer 2026. Other funding approvals included $3,000 for the American Junior Golf Association, $1,500 each for the City of Shinston's Independence Day celebration and Shindy Music Festival, and $5,500 to support local youth karate competitors attending the World Karate Championship in Romania. The commission also discussed lease and usage agreements for local ball fields and considered demolition or preservation options for a structurally damaged movie screen at Sunset Ellis, ultimately approving a two-year window for community fundraising without using county funds. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvement projects, funding allocations, contract negotiations, and community event support.