Commission Meeting 4-1-2026

The Harrison County Commission meeting held on April 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved consent agendas, requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices without opposition. Budget revisions were considered and approved for general county services, vital services, and the prosecuting attorney's office for fiscal year 2025-2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the planning and funding for an animal control facility and youth complex on a recently purchased 40-acre property. Commissioners debated site selection, cost implications of land grading and utility installation, and the urgency of starting construction to avoid delays and increased expenses. Motions were passed to proceed with building the animal control shelter on a designated pad behind the projection screen area to save costs and expedite the project. Additionally, the commission allocated $1,500 to the Clarksburg History Museum for the Liberty Market event and $3,000 to the town of West Milford for the Old Mill Float the Fork Festival. Updates on the rail trail project were provided, noting that bridge design plans had been submitted to the state and bidding was anticipated by August, with acknowledgment that additional capital funding would be necessary.