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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$13.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$14.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$8.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$27K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$419 (FY2023)

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 21, 2026

County Commission

Commission will consider employee status change for county staff

The Preston County Commission meeting will review old business, including the America 250 Celebration, and consider several new items. Key actions include a change to employee status, an EMS provider and funding agreement, and updates to fire inspection and alarm quotes. The meeting also covers budget revisions and an ARPA expenditure deadline letter draft.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION July 21, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – TWELVE (12) & Apportionments - ZERO (0) BOLYARD DEAN A & KIMBERLY W PP CHRISTOPHER DIANA PP CONNER MANDY E RE LYONS DELBERT L & KATHRYN PP RICKER CHARLES JOSEPH PP RICKER MEGAN REBECCA PP SPAHR RICK J & CHRISTIE B PP STINGO MICHAEL A PP TOYOTA LEASE TRUST PP WHITE ROBERT Z & SANDRA J PP (2024) WHITE ROBERT Z & SANDRA J PP (2025) WHITE ROBERT Z & SANDRA J PP (2026) Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 09:31 a.m. Preston County Health Department; Daniel Stiles – Poverty Simulation & Quarterly Update Approval of Minutes – June 16, 2026 and June 23, 2026 Estate Settlement List – July 7, 2026 through July 9, 2026 ESTATE NAME: NOLA VIRGINIA ANDERSON ESTATE NAME: MARGARET ELLEN GRAVES ESTATE NAME: DEBORAH L. WALSH Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – Thursday, July 9, 2026 through Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Preston County Days – America 250 Celebration New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Preston County Commission: Employee Status Change B. Recognition of 30th Years of Service: Clark Nicklow [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 14, 2026

County Commission

Commission will consider EMS equipment funding and ambulance purchase requests

The Preston County Commission will review several public‑safety and budget items, including funding requests from EMS agencies and a proposal to purchase ambulances. The meeting also includes reports on the FY 2024 audit, coal severance carryover, and a 911 budget revision. No new business is scheduled.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION July 14, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations & Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – None Approval of Minutes – None Estate Settlement List –June 29, 2026 through June 30, 2026 ESTATE NAME: STANLEY KEITH ADAMS ESTATE NAME: HENRY BLAINE KNOX ESTATE NAME: JEFFREY N. OSECKY ESTATE NAME: BEATRICE ELDEAN POLING AKA B. ELDEAN POLING ESTATE NAME: PATRICIA L. PRICE Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – A. Second Quarter Estate Status Report B. Unprogressed Estates Report Probate Order and Motion - To order Sheriff of Preston County, West Virginia to Administer the Estate of Ralph Thomas Hershman Sr., deceased Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 through Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Update on America 250 Celebration Planning New Business – Consideration and/or action – None OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. Kendra Born, Asst. 911 Director—Budget Revisions EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. EMS Equipment Funding Requests from Various Agencies B. Approval for purchase of ambulances Central Garage S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jul 7, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission to consider budget revisions and EMS contracts

The Preston County Commission will review budget revisions for fiscal year 2026-27 and consider contracts for EMS equipment and funding. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and an update on the America 250 Celebration.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION July 7, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – CRESS DAVID A & HOLLY G PP EVERLY SANDRA K & ROBERT SR PP FRAZEE COURTNEY P PP HASKIELL DONALD & GERALDINE PP HAUSER BRIAN K & SHELBY A PP MARSTON SHEILA K RE SIGLEY LEON PP SINGLETON BRYAN PP STEVENS TYLER PP STONE STACY B PP TRACEY TERRY L PP WEESE EDWARD, WEESE JUDITH, COBERLY ALBERT J RE WILHELM NORMAN E, LEWIS MITZY PP WILLIAMS JOHNATHON R JR PP Apportionments – BARLOW PERRY J & MICHELLE LYNN Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – None Approval of Minutes – Correction to April 18, 2026; June 2, 2026; and June 11, 2026 Estate Settlement List – ESTATE NAME: OPAL P. BEEGHLY ESTATE NAME: NELSON EDDY CORBIN ESTATE NAME: ROBERT GALEN WILSON Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – Thursday, June 18, 2026 through Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Update on America 250 Celebration Planning i. Approval of Expenditures and Budget for American 250 Celebration New Business – Consideration and/or action – None OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – None EMS Director’s Report – Consideration a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 30, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission to review EMS contracts and budget revisions

The Commission will consider equipment purchase contracts for Union and Kamp Ambulances and an EMS funding contract update. Other agenda items include budget revisions and the City of Kingwood's use of the courthouse lawn. The body will also discuss the America 250 Celebration planning.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION June 30, 2026 6:00 P.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – LAMBKA, ROBERT W & SHAWNTEL Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – None Approval of Minutes – May 26, 2026 Estate Settlement List – None Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – None Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. America 250 Celebration Planning New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Scheduling Audit for Prior Fiscal Year B. Administrative Closing of Stale or Unprogressed Estates C. City of Kingwood Use of Courthouse Lawn OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – None EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. EMS Service/ Funding Contract Update B. Union Ambulance Equipment Purchase Contract C. Kamp Ambulance Equipment Purchase Contract Central Garage Supervisor’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – None Facilities Supervisor’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. Update on Projects and various work being completed around Courthouse Campus County Administrator’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 9:30 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 23, 2026

County Commission

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION June 23, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – Comstock, Austin J. & Melissa PP Zinn, John L. & Snyder, Dessie PP Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 9:31 a.m. Dave Sypolt, County Clerk—HAVA Security Sub-Grant Application 9:40 a.m. P.L. Grimm, Magistrate Court—Supplies and Supply Budget 9:50 a.m. Nate Raybeck, County Administrator—VOCA Grant Application Approval of Minutes – None Estate Settlement List – ESTATE NAME: CORA LEA CHRISTOPHER AKA CORA LEE CHRISTOPHER ESTATE NAME: DIANA L. LOWDERMILK ESTATE NAME: WADE B. LOWDERMILK AKA WADE B. LOWDERMILK SR. ESTATE NAME: TIMOTHY L. WILDASIN Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – Thursday, June 11, 2026, through Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. America 250 Celebration Planning New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Reappointment of Solid Waste Authority Board Member OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. 24 EMPG Sub Award Grant for Approval and Signature B. Lightrr IT Contract Approval EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. EMS Servi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Regular Session at 9:30 a.m., June 23, 2026, in the County Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, and Hunter Thomas. Commissioner Smith was absent. Recognition of Public Also, present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck, Sheriff Scott Spiker, County Clerk Dave Sypolt and Administrative Asst. Ashley Turbi. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting: Larry Reaville Jeniffer Graham-DP Jacob Martin-PCN&J Nick Thorn Debbie Shahan Cheryl Kirk Kenny Nicholson Terry Nicholson Henry McDonald Kelly Fike Carrie Davis Stephanie Lowdermilk Deanna Lively Shawna Knotts Justin Wolfe Michelle Hatch Dakota Swiger-WBOY No one registered their name before the meeting to address the commission. Review of Bills Commissioner Stone made a motion to approve the bills that have been properly presented and reviewed. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion . A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Stone and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. (See attached.) Assessor’s Office Exonerations –Comstock, Austin J. & Melissa PP Zinn, John L. & Snyder, Dessie PP Commissioner Stone moved to approve the Exoneration List [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

County Commission

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION June 16, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – BRAHAM, BRADLEY K & MARY A. PP BROWN, NATHAN R & ERICKA L PP Apportionments – WILES, HUNTER B & JESSICA Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 09:31 a.m. Preston County Economic Development Authority 09:40 a.m. Dave Sypolt, County Clerk—Time & Attendance and Discussion of HAVA Grant and Poll Books 09:50 a.m. Dave Nestor, Assessor—Signature for Real Estate Land Books Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2026; May 13, 2026; May 18, 2026; May 18, 2026, Canvass of 2026 Primary Election; and May 19, 2026, Special Session. Estate Settlement List – ESTATE NAME: MARK THOMAS CALVERT ESTATE NAME: BONNIE M. ELKINS ESTATE NAME: WOODROW L. FEATHER ESTATE NAME: DOROTHY RECKART Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – May 28, 2026, through Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. FY 26-27 West Virginia Communities Risk Pool Insurance Coverage New Business – Consideration and/or action – None OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. Employee Hires EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – None Central G [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Regular Session at 9:30 a.m., June 16, 2026, in the County Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Recognition of Public Also, present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck, Sheriff Scott Spiker, County Clerk Dave Sypolt and Assessor Dave Nestor. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting: Larry Reaville Jeniffer Graham-DP Jacob Martin-PCN&J Connie Kimble Ashley Turbi Nate Regotti Shawna Knotts Kelly Fike Kendra Born Carrie Davis Theresa Marthey Ronald Marthey Patrick Reneau Robert Fornataro Terry Nicholson Michelle Hatch Robbie Baylor Shelby Johnson Stephanie Lowdermilk Mary Somerrak, SHR Paul Somerruk, SHR No one from the public registered their name before the meeting to speak. Review of Bills Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the bills that have been properly presented and reviewed. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. (See attached.) Assessor’s Office Exonerations – BRAHAM, BRADLEY K & MARY A. PP BROWN, NATHAN R & ERICKA L PP Commissioner S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 11, 2026

County Commission

County Commission approved payment of pending vendor invoices

The Preston County Commission held a special session on June 11, 2026. Commissioners approved a motion to pay a series of vendor invoices that had been presented and reviewed. The approved payments include several individual amounts totaling $285.00.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved payment of presented bills

Commissioner Thomas moved to approve payment of the bills that had been properly presented and reviewed. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll‑call vote was taken and the motion carried.

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60 @ 458 7 * Notice | is hereby & given that te PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will a4 = . spot a Special Session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, beginning at. oe 9: 30 aim. in the ew Commission Meeting R Room, n» Kingwood, West Via, +: forthe following: _ re A Pry Bills Commissioner as Bat “Date “STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, | COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: 7 The Preston County Cominission met in Special Session at 9: 30° a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, in a - the Commission Meeting Room. . on. Ta the absence of President Panter Thomas, Coirimissiorier Samantha Stone served as. s President ~ Pro Tem for the: Pinionung inesting, * whe : 7 Commissioner Stone ¥ was s administered the Oath of Office by Deputy ¢ Cletk Deanna na Lively. 60 @ 459 _ | STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, St 1 Samantha Stone, do. solemaly 8 ‘swear that . wail support the constitution of the United States and the Constitution rat states mn that! will faithfully ‘tides the duties ofmiottice of Pro Tem President, of the Prestoii County Commission, for this Special Preston Courity Commission Meeting held on June 11, 2026, to ‘the best of may skill. ‘and judgment. So help me God. oe . ‘Signature of President Pro Tem =: ‘STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA; COUNTY OF PRESTON: - “The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 11th day of June, 2026. Dawe iy Notary wie . My: commission expires: -.: President: ProTem Stone then declared the following C Commissioners present: ‘Samantha Stone. and Hunter Thomas by phone. C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 458 7 * Notice | is hereby & given that te PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will a4 = . spot a Special Session on Thursday, June 11, 2026, beginning at. oe 9: 30 aim. in the ew Commission Meeting R Room, n» Kingwood, West Via, +: forthe following: _ re A Pry Bills Commissioner as Bat “Date “STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, | COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: 7 The Preston County Cominission met in Special Session at 9: 30° a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2026, in a - the Commission Meeting Room. . on. Ta the absence of President Panter Thomas, Coirimissiorier Samantha Stone served as. s President ~ Pro Tem for the: Pinionung inesting, * whe : 7 Commissioner Stone ¥ was s administered the Oath of Office by Deputy ¢ Cletk Deanna na Lively. 60 @ 459 _ | STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, St 1 Samantha Stone, do. solemaly 8 ‘swear that . wail support the constitution of the United States and the Constitution rat states mn that! will faithfully ‘tides the duties ofmiottice of Pro Tem President, of the Prestoii County Commission, for this Special Preston Courity Commission Meeting held on June 11, 2026, to ‘the best of may skill. ‘and judgment. So help me God. oe . ‘Signature of President Pro Tem =: ‘STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA; COUNTY OF PRESTON: - “The foregoing was acknowledged before me this 11th day of June, 2026. Dawe iy Notary wie . My: commission expires: -.: President: ProTem Stone then declared the following C Commissioners present: ‘Samantha Stone. and Hunter Thomas by phone. C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

County Commission

Commission considers EMS ambulance purchase and legal representation for MARL Project

The Preston County Commission will review budget revisions for the Sheriff, OEM/911, and Central Garage. The body is considering several agreements for EMS and the purchase of a Chevy Tahoe police cruiser. Other items include a request to use the Courthouse Lawn for SummerFest.

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✓ Decided: Preston County Commission meeting held with no recorded decisions

The June 2, 2026 Preston County Commission meeting was called to order, roll call was taken, and several reports and agenda items were presented, including a clerk’s funding request, board appointments, and insurance coverage. The minutes do not record any approvals, denials, votes, or other substantive actions. No decisions were documented.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION June 2, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – HARDIN, TOMMY PP SAVAGE, SHELDON RICHARD PP SINGLETON, BRYAN PP Apportionments – WILES, HUNTER B & JESSICA Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 09:31 a.m. Aaron Johnson, City of Kingwood—Request to use Courthouse Lawn for SummerFest 09:35 a.m. Scott Spiker; Sheriff; Budget Revision for Contract Pay Approval of Minutes – April 28, 2026 Estate Settlement List – None Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – May 21, 2026, through Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) i. Representation Letter from Attorney Brad Stephens B. Timeline for Discussion of Facility Direction/Priorities New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Clerk’s request for Funding for Time & Attendance Proposal from TCP Software B. Preston County Board of Health Appointment Letter C. Preston County Farmland Protection Board Appointment Letter OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. Budget Revisions EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or actio [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Tue May 26, 2026

County Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved hiring of Brandon Funk for Assessor’s Office

The commission voted to hire Brandon Funk as an extra‑help employee for the Assessor’s Office, effective May 27 2026. Commissioners Smith, Stone, and Thomas recorded eight votes in favor, and the motion carried. The commission also approved the estate settlements for Charles Donald Imler and James Kenneth Owens with no objections. Minutes from the April 17 2026 meeting were approved.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 26, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – None Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 09:31 a.m. Scott Spiker; Sheriff; Budget Revision for Overtime 09:35 a.m. Dave Nestor; Assessor; Employee Hire Approval of Minutes – April 17, 2026 Special Session, April 18, 2026 Work Session, April 21, 2026 Estate Settlement List – May 11, 2026 thru May 14, 2026 ESTATE NAME: CHARLES DONALD IMLER ESTATE NAME: JAMES KENNETH OWENS ESTATE NAME: BRADLEY GENE SUMMERS Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – None Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – May 14, 2026, through Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) a. Representation Letter from Attorney Brad Stephens B. EMS Equipment Fund & Match Agreement: Masontown New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Certification of 2026 Primary Election Results B. Monthly Evening County Commission Meeting OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. Budget Revision EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. Special Emergency Medical Service Fe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60. @ 400 _ a oe zo. ee “PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION, OT May 26, 2026..° a 2 OE 8 oo oo 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and J Pledge of Allegiance _ Roll call of: Commissioners ... Recognition of Public. --.. hie ag us .. Review of Bills cil oete a mee rar pilot. Pilot. Assessor’s Office — Exonerations — “None “Recogtio o of Scheduled Appointments aly ; ae 09:31 a.m; Scott Spiker; Sheriff;: ‘Budget Revision for Overtime wt oe ©0935 am: Dave Nestor; Assessor; Employee Hire ne Approval of Minutes — April 17, 2026- ‘Special Beato April 18; 2026 Work Session, April 2 21, 2026: oo ae Estate Settlement List — May: LI, 2026 thru. May 14, 2026 hs a at. hE cela Bs ETE vy ESTATE NAME: CHARLES DONALD IMLER. fie Si 0 Ryne 0 bet 00 vis ESTATE NAME: JAMES KENNETH OWENS , ESTATE. RAMEE: BRADLEY SEE SUMMERS EM Be“ “Objections and Settlements List = None 2 aS ef 2. fa ne #2 22 #5 oho? i ee os PAC HepnY Commissioner Heport or Order — Consideration anid/ or action ~ None a : mn? a & a? Pee oh 7 ee <2, Reesatn Leer fo trey Bad Sten : . ed, cae cae New: Business — Consideration and/or action— |. — eid A:: Certification of 2026 Primary Election Beswliss: pet B. Monthly: Evening Couns ‘Commission p Mecting ; -OEM/911 Director’ s ‘Report - Consideration and/ or action - “ A. Budget Revision. - B.. Budget Revisions io C. Miscellaneous Correspondence eds Ws oooh Personnel Matters- Consideration and/or action: _ Ste Dole Dolne Polne Pole Pols ee _ A Executive Session a0 86 S20 oo a se [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission removes Fiduciary Commissioner in Fultz estate

The County Commission held a special session to handle estate settlements and fiduciary reports. The body determined it lacked jurisdiction over a dispute regarding the Estate of Delano Ona Fultz and removed the assigned Fiduciary Commissioner. The commission also discussed a special EMS fee ordinance in executive session, though no action was taken.

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✓ Decided: Commission removed Fiduciary Commissioner Olivia S. Harris‑DeVall from Delano Fultz estate

The commission voted to approve the Estate Settlement List for three estates. It also ordered the removal of Fiduciary Commissioner Olivia S. Harris‑DeVall from the Delano Ona Fultz estate and declined to refer the matter to another commissioner. Motions to dispense with vacation report readings and to enter executive session were approved, and the session was adjourned.

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60. @ 394 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Special Session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, . Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: 1. Estate Settlement List - May 4, 2026 THRU May 5, 2026 ESTATE NAME: RHIANNON BENNETT . ESTATE NAME: CHRISTINE S$. CUPPETT . ESTATE NAME: LARRY DARRELL JOHNSON 2, Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order — Consideration and/ or action — A. Order of Removal of the Estate of Delano Ona Fultz 3. Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, May 7, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 13, alee 4, Special EMS Fee Ordinance Discussion 5-15-26 lh, President Date ; : oh 2 5-15-26 Commissioner Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9:30 a.m. May 19, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room for the items listed above. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. 60 @ 395 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 9:30 a.m. Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly: a of by nico 3. Neck Torn 4. Deanne Aa’ ve ly 5. Corts: Qauic 6. Hanes VAD 7. AK 8. All, GIe 10° Dea Spat 1. Vey Ss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60. @ 394 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Special Session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, . Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: 1. Estate Settlement List - May 4, 2026 THRU May 5, 2026 ESTATE NAME: RHIANNON BENNETT . ESTATE NAME: CHRISTINE S$. CUPPETT . ESTATE NAME: LARRY DARRELL JOHNSON 2, Fiduciary Commissioner Report or Order — Consideration and/ or action — A. Order of Removal of the Estate of Delano Ona Fultz 3. Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, May 7, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 13, alee 4, Special EMS Fee Ordinance Discussion 5-15-26 lh, President Date ; : oh 2 5-15-26 Commissioner Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9:30 a.m. May 19, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room for the items listed above. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. 60 @ 395 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 9:30 a.m. Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly: a of by nico 3. Neck Torn 4. Deanne Aa’ ve ly 5. Corts: Qauic 6. Hanes VAD 7. AK 8. All, GIe 10° Dea Spat 1. Vey Ss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

County Commission

Commission to consider legal representation for WV PSC case No. 26-0075-E-CN

The Preston County Commission will meet on May 18, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The agenda includes reviewing estate settlements, considering legal representation for West Virginia PSC case No. 26-0075‑E‑CN (the MARL Project), and discussing budget revisions and other reports. Additional items are a proclamation for EMS Week, state EMS license updates, and bids for a dog warden vehicle. No executive‑session matters are scheduled for action.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved presented bills

Commissioner Smith moved to approve the bills that had been properly presented. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. Commissioners Smith, Stone, and Thomas voted yes and the motion carried.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 18, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office – Exonerations – Secretary of Housing and Urban Development RE Stevenson, Anna M. PP Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 9:31am Nate Raybeck, County Administrator—Selection of Precinct for Canvass Approval of Minutes – April 14, 2026 Estate Settlement List – May 1, 2026 ESTATE NAME: MARGARET CATHERINE JOHNSON Objections and Exceptions List – None Objections and Settlements List – ESTATE OF GROVER COLE Fiduciary Commissioner Report – Consideration and/ or action – None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – Thursday, April 30, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) New Business – Consideration and/or action – OEM/911 Director’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – None EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. Proclamation for EMS Week B. State License Updates Facilities Supervisor’s Report – Consideration and/or action – None Central Garage Supervisor’s Report – Consideration and/ or action – A. Bids/ Proposals for Dog Warden Vehicle County Administrator’s Report – Consideration and/or action – A. Budget Revisions B. Miscellaneous Correspon [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 357 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 18, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills -Assessor’s Office — Exonerations — Secretary of Housing and Urban Development RE Stevenson, Anna M. PP Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — 9:31am Nate Raybeck, County Administrator—Selection of Precinct for Canvass Approval of Minutes — April 14, 2026 Estate Settlement List — May |, 2026 ESTATE NAME: MARGARET CATHERINE JOHNSON Objections and Exceptions List ~ None Objections and Settlements List - ESTATE OF GROVER COLE Fiduciary Commissioner Report — Consideration and/ or action — None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, April 30, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Old Business — Consideration and/or action ~ A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) New Business — Consideration and/or action — OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — None EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Proclamation for EMS Week B. State License Updates Facilities Supervisor’s Report — Consideration and/or action—None . Central Garage Supervisor’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — A. Bids/ Proposals for Dog Warden Vehicle County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Budget Revisions — B. Miscellaneous Correspondence Personnel Matters- Consideration [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 13, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves 2025-26 Assessor’s tax commission and EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission met on May 13, 2026 to consider several agenda items. It approved the Assessor’s Commission for the 2025‑26 tax year and considered a special Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance along with equipment fund requests for Terra Alta Ambulance and Masontown VFD. Additional actions included vehicle bids for sheriff cruisers and a WesBanco bank depository agreement for poll workers, as well as budget revisions. All decisions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved payment of presented bills

The commission voted to approve payment of the bills presented, with Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas voting yes. The commission also approved the Assessor’s Commission for the 2025‑26 tax year. No other substantive actions were recorded.

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60 @ 328 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 13, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office — Exonerations - None Apportionments — None , Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — 9:31am David Hartley; Budget Revision & Preston County Community Education Outreach Services Proclamation 9:35 am Dave Nestor; County Assessor; Approval of Request for New Employee Hire 9:40 am Kraig Whitehair, Chief Tax Deputy; Approval of May Tax Delinquencies List and Balance Sheet Update 9:45am Dave Sypolt; County Clerk; WesBanco Bank Depository Agreement & Budget Revision for Poll Worker Pay : Approval of Minutes — April 7, 2026 Estate Settlement List — May 1, 2026 ESTATE NAME: MARGARET CATHERINE JOHNSON Objections and Exceptions List - ESTATE OF GROVER COLE Objections and Settlements List — None Fiduciary Commissioner Report — Consideration and/ or action — None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, April 30, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Old Business — Consideration and/or action — A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) New Business — Consideration and/or action — ; A. Approval of Assessor’s Commission for 25-26 Tax Year OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — None EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Special Emergency Medical Services Fee Ordinance B. Equipm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 328 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 13, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office — Exonerations - None Apportionments — None , Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — 9:31am David Hartley; Budget Revision & Preston County Community Education Outreach Services Proclamation 9:35 am Dave Nestor; County Assessor; Approval of Request for New Employee Hire 9:40 am Kraig Whitehair, Chief Tax Deputy; Approval of May Tax Delinquencies List and Balance Sheet Update 9:45am Dave Sypolt; County Clerk; WesBanco Bank Depository Agreement & Budget Revision for Poll Worker Pay : Approval of Minutes — April 7, 2026 Estate Settlement List — May 1, 2026 ESTATE NAME: MARGARET CATHERINE JOHNSON Objections and Exceptions List - ESTATE OF GROVER COLE Objections and Settlements List — None Fiduciary Commissioner Report — Consideration and/ or action — None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, April 30, 2026 through, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Old Business — Consideration and/or action — A. Legal Representation for West Virginia PSC Case No. 26-0075-E-CN (MARL Project) New Business — Consideration and/or action — ; A. Approval of Assessor’s Commission for 25-26 Tax Year OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — None EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Special Emergency Medical Services Fee Ordinance B. Equipm [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves new e-pollbooks and tax corrections

The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of new e-pollbooks for the next fiscal year and a tax correction list. The meeting also included a proclamation for Foster Care Awareness Month and public comments on an EMS fee ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $10,139 purchase of new e‑pollbooks

The Preston County Commission voted to authorize a $10,139 contract for new electronic poll books for the next fiscal year. They also approved a $757.42 tax correction list, and proclaimed May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month. All three commissioners voted in favor of each action.

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60 @ 317 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 5, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations - Stone Kenneth II & Ginny R PP Apportionments -- None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — ; 9:31am Amanda Blosser; National Youth Advocate Program; Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation 9:35 am Dave Sypolt; County Clerk; Approval of Request for New E-Pollbooks 9:40 am Scott Spiker; Sheriff; Budget Revision for Contract Pay Approval of Minutes — March 17, 2026 - Special Session March 18, 2026 - Special Session March 23, 2026 - Emergency Session March 23, 2026 - Special Session March 24, 2026 - Special Session March 24, 2026 - Special Session March 25, 2026 - Regular Session March 25, 2026 - Special Session March 26, 2026 - Emergency Session March 31, 2026 - Regular Session April 2, 2026 - Special Session April 6, 2026 - Emergency Session Estate Settlement List — None Objections and Exceptions List ~ None Objections and Settlements List — None Fiduciary Commissioner Report — Consideration and/ or action — None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, April 23, 2026 through, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Old Business — Consideration and/or action —None New Business — Consideration and/or action — None OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — None EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Special Emer [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 317 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION May 5, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations - Stone Kenneth II & Ginny R PP Apportionments -- None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — ; 9:31am Amanda Blosser; National Youth Advocate Program; Foster Care Awareness Month Proclamation 9:35 am Dave Sypolt; County Clerk; Approval of Request for New E-Pollbooks 9:40 am Scott Spiker; Sheriff; Budget Revision for Contract Pay Approval of Minutes — March 17, 2026 - Special Session March 18, 2026 - Special Session March 23, 2026 - Emergency Session March 23, 2026 - Special Session March 24, 2026 - Special Session March 24, 2026 - Special Session March 25, 2026 - Regular Session March 25, 2026 - Special Session March 26, 2026 - Emergency Session March 31, 2026 - Regular Session April 2, 2026 - Special Session April 6, 2026 - Emergency Session Estate Settlement List — None Objections and Exceptions List ~ None Objections and Settlements List — None Fiduciary Commissioner Report — Consideration and/ or action — None Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, April 23, 2026 through, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Old Business — Consideration and/or action —None New Business — Consideration and/or action — None OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — None EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Special Emer [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026

County Commission

Tue Apr 28, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves $245.54 tax collection list and deputy circuit clerk hires

The Preston County Commission approved the Assessor's Office tax collection list totaling $245.54. The body also confirmed the appointment of two deputy circuit clerks with a salary of $31,200 each, effective May 2026. Additional items included recognition of public service and a proclamation for Childcare Appreciation Day.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved hiring two deputy circuit clerks with $31,200 salaries

The commission approved a $245.54 tax collection list and a set of presented bills. They accepted apportionments for F. Daniel and Naney L. The board also appointed Emma Favro and Nevaeh King as deputy circuit clerks at $31,200 each per year and adopted a Childcare Appreciation Day proclamation.

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60 @ 303 ‘AGENDA _ PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION Dt 72" April 28, 2026: Bag 9: eet A.M. a Call to order by President ind Pleiige of Allegiance aah ae - Roll call of Commissioners 2 . ae Th. cl a ca. . Recognition of Public’ 5 ate «ke hk. 4,40, “be a! cod Assessor’ s Oftes - Kelly, Thomas-& Tiffany ° PP "Triplett, ‘Holly M PP: a ~. Exonerations - Calvert, Robett J II & Tabitha PP - Apportionments Hayes, F Daniel & Naney I L- Recognition of Scheduled Appointments - ae 9:31am Lisa Leishman, Circuit Clerk—Employee Hires (2) ° wn 6 9: Sam Stephanie Hoover, Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc—Childéare Appreciation Day Proclamation 4 fe ae 9 45am Dave Nestor, Ansessor_Eniployee Hire oe : : ao ; ao _ 3 9: Oana enh Tumer, Case ior Nids—Ficlaipation sa child Abuse Prevention Month os Do a . tae rn - Approval.of Minutes. —None 7 : ¢ .2oe = et ot oe oe re ‘Estate Settlement List- .-~- (orn 2 a ae “ES ee VRE . ESTATE NAME: HELEN MARIE FIZER TITCHENELL AKA HELEN, MARIE TITCHENELL | , ESTATE NAME: MAXINE MAE-HAMRICK: _ ESTATE NAME: ROGER LYNN: ‘WEAVER oo “) Objections and Exceptions List-None >) Objections and: Settlements: List — None: : “. ff - Fiduciary. Commissioner Report — Consideration; and/ or action - - None. - : «6 mi Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report = Thursday; Apri 16; 2026 6 thoueh, Weaneséy, Abril 2 22, 2026: Old. Business — Consideration. and/or action —. A. Tina Turner—Buckwheat ‘Express Opioid Seittemedit Funding Request DS a B. Hope Uphold-——Appro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 303 ‘AGENDA _ PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION Dt 72" April 28, 2026: Bag 9: eet A.M. a Call to order by President ind Pleiige of Allegiance aah ae - Roll call of Commissioners 2 . ae Th. cl a ca. . Recognition of Public’ 5 ate «ke hk. 4,40, “be a! cod Assessor’ s Oftes - Kelly, Thomas-& Tiffany ° PP "Triplett, ‘Holly M PP: a ~. Exonerations - Calvert, Robett J II & Tabitha PP - Apportionments Hayes, F Daniel & Naney I L- Recognition of Scheduled Appointments - ae 9:31am Lisa Leishman, Circuit Clerk—Employee Hires (2) ° wn 6 9: Sam Stephanie Hoover, Mountain Heart Community Services, Inc—Childéare Appreciation Day Proclamation 4 fe ae 9 45am Dave Nestor, Ansessor_Eniployee Hire oe : : ao ; ao _ 3 9: Oana enh Tumer, Case ior Nids—Ficlaipation sa child Abuse Prevention Month os Do a . tae rn - Approval.of Minutes. —None 7 : ¢ .2oe = et ot oe oe re ‘Estate Settlement List- .-~- (orn 2 a ae “ES ee VRE . ESTATE NAME: HELEN MARIE FIZER TITCHENELL AKA HELEN, MARIE TITCHENELL | , ESTATE NAME: MAXINE MAE-HAMRICK: _ ESTATE NAME: ROGER LYNN: ‘WEAVER oo “) Objections and Exceptions List-None >) Objections and: Settlements: List — None: : “. ff - Fiduciary. Commissioner Report — Consideration; and/ or action - - None. - : «6 mi Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report = Thursday; Apri 16; 2026 6 thoueh, Weaneséy, Abril 2 22, 2026: Old. Business — Consideration. and/or action —. A. Tina Turner—Buckwheat ‘Express Opioid Seittemedit Funding Request DS a B. Hope Uphold-——Appro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

County Commission

Tue Apr 21, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves FY 26‑27 regular levy rate

The Preston County Commission met on April 21, 2026. Commissioners approved the FY 26‑27 regular levy rate, setting the county expense levy at 14.3% and authorizing the clerk to sign the document. They also approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes and a motion to pay the reviewed bills. Additional reports were presented, including a health department quarterly opioid‑prevention update and a fleet supervisor budget‑revision briefing.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved the FY 26‑27 regular levy rate

Commissioner Smith moved to approve the FY 26‑27 levy rate for the regular fee, and Commissioner Stone seconded. Commissioners Smith, Stone, and Thomas voted yes, passing the motion.

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60 @ 260 AGENDA. ee PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION. April 21, 2026: a at A.M. Cato order by President and Peg of Allepanse ore vel bea me re oe Roll call of Commissioners ae ue Se : as » ge _ Recognition.c ofPublic, Review of Bills Assessor's Office: a ede pth om eh bm wees, lh Exonerations & Apportionments —None: __ Recognition of Scheduled Appointments. a ee ls ie as ce 9:31-a.m. Nathan Raybeck, County Adniinistraton Set. FY 26-27 Levy Rate . 7 a 28 9:33 .a:m. Daniel.Stiles, Health. Department—Quarterly Opioid Prevention Update... an, ves 9:45.a.m. Colby Ware, County: Fleet Supervisor—Budget Revisions -:. - pee ois ou “Approval of Minutes — March 19, 2026 oo tee ce . . a - ae - Beceasnes Ratbone tBsoaa * . Bake ons Estate Settlement List — April 8, 2026 — April, 2026, ae ee aan or -_ —— peu ’ ’“ESTATE.NAME: NANCY. LEE GOFF co ‘4 = — Sone # aes . ESTATE:NAME: EDWARD E PETERS HI)... | fees te eee ~ _ Objections and Exceptions List -— Narie Objections and Settlements List — a a . ' — it 4 a7 at ESTATE NAME: ERMA HARNED © ¢ us eee ” tes on sacatades 4 . clea Weuedt 282020 (iti aR “e cs - i is Fiduciary Conliaiisatbner Report — Consideration and or ‘action — - None ate oth ae : : a AL MARL Intervention. Legal Representation - New Busiiiess — Consideration and/or action — ‘None 7 senes Thee eateatans Mee A. Response to NEET MA's Request to Limit Intervenor Participation OEM/911- Director’s. Report — Consideration. and/ or action — A. ~ paeeet Revisions “A. Special Emergency Med [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 260 AGENDA. ee PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION. April 21, 2026: a at A.M. Cato order by President and Peg of Allepanse ore vel bea me re oe Roll call of Commissioners ae ue Se : as » ge _ Recognition.c ofPublic, Review of Bills Assessor's Office: a ede pth om eh bm wees, lh Exonerations & Apportionments —None: __ Recognition of Scheduled Appointments. a ee ls ie as ce 9:31-a.m. Nathan Raybeck, County Adniinistraton Set. FY 26-27 Levy Rate . 7 a 28 9:33 .a:m. Daniel.Stiles, Health. Department—Quarterly Opioid Prevention Update... an, ves 9:45.a.m. Colby Ware, County: Fleet Supervisor—Budget Revisions -:. - pee ois ou “Approval of Minutes — March 19, 2026 oo tee ce . . a - ae - Beceasnes Ratbone tBsoaa * . Bake ons Estate Settlement List — April 8, 2026 — April, 2026, ae ee aan or -_ —— peu ’ ’“ESTATE.NAME: NANCY. LEE GOFF co ‘4 = — Sone # aes . ESTATE:NAME: EDWARD E PETERS HI)... | fees te eee ~ _ Objections and Exceptions List -— Narie Objections and Settlements List — a a . ' — it 4 a7 at ESTATE NAME: ERMA HARNED © ¢ us eee ” tes on sacatades 4 . clea Weuedt 282020 (iti aR “e cs - i is Fiduciary Conliaiisatbner Report — Consideration and or ‘action — - None ate oth ae : : a AL MARL Intervention. Legal Representation - New Busiiiess — Consideration and/or action — ‘None 7 senes Thee eateatans Mee A. Response to NEET MA's Request to Limit Intervenor Participation OEM/911- Director’s. Report — Consideration. and/ or action — A. ~ paeeet Revisions “A. Special Emergency Med [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Apr 18, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission discusses Special EMS Fee Ordinance

The Preston County Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. The meeting included a presentation by EMS Director Henry McDonald and public comments, but no action was taken.

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✓ Decided: No action taken on Special EMS Fee Ordinance

The Commission heard a presentation on the proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance and public comments. No vote or formal decision was made, and the work session was adjourned.

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60 @ 429 AMENDED NOTICE OF WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Work Session on Saturday, April 18, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Building at Big Bear Lake, 450 Big Bear Lake Road, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public wishing to attend should simply inform Big Bear Lake gate security that they are there for the meeting and the public will be directed where to go. This meeting is for: Special EMS Fee Ordinance ~Comnissicwn Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Community Building at Big Bear Lake Camplands in Bruceton Mills, WV for a Public Meeting to discuss the Special EMS Fee Ordinance. - The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the miecze of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following G@onnissiouers present: Samantha Stone and Hunter Thomas. 60 @ 430 The following individuals registered their names to address the Commission. James Cummings . Recognition of Public . Danette Jones Samual Peppard _ Robert Frush Rhonda-Hamrock ~ - Becky Handley Gail Lipscomb ‘Lori Lake Kristina Ford . Connie Tharp Lynda Masters Curtis Hackathorn Michael Adametz _ Don Genmuso Brent Davis _ ‘Also present was EMS Director, Henry McDonald, The roster of people who registered their attendance durin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 429 AMENDED NOTICE OF WORK SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Work Session on Saturday, April 18, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Building at Big Bear Lake, 450 Big Bear Lake Road, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public wishing to attend should simply inform Big Bear Lake gate security that they are there for the meeting and the public will be directed where to go. This meeting is for: Special EMS Fee Ordinance ~Comnissicwn Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, in the Community Building at Big Bear Lake Camplands in Bruceton Mills, WV for a Public Meeting to discuss the Special EMS Fee Ordinance. - The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the miecze of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following G@onnissiouers present: Samantha Stone and Hunter Thomas. 60 @ 430 The following individuals registered their names to address the Commission. James Cummings . Recognition of Public . Danette Jones Samual Peppard _ Robert Frush Rhonda-Hamrock ~ - Becky Handley Gail Lipscomb ‘Lori Lake Kristina Ford . Connie Tharp Lynda Masters Curtis Hackathorn Michael Adametz _ Don Genmuso Brent Davis _ ‘Also present was EMS Director, Henry McDonald, The roster of people who registered their attendance durin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Apr 17, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission approved a Special EMS Fee Ordinance during a special session on April 17, 2026. The body also discussed a work session for tomorrow regarding Lake Fe Camplands. The Assessor's Office received approval for an annual in-service training seminar.

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✓ Decided: Preston County Commission approved the Special EMS Fee Ordinance

The Preston County Commission met on April 17, 2026. Commissioners Stone, Smith, and Thomas each voted yes on the Special EMS Fee Ordinance, and the motion carried. The commission also instructed Mr. McDonald to update the ordinance language and post it on the commission’s website. No other substantive votes were recorded.

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60 @ 254 10: 00 a.m. in ithe County. Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, oo ~ for the: following i items: | | ; 1. Approval off Annual In-Service Training Seminar for Assessor s ‘Office eo an? “2: 2: Special E EMS Fee Ordinance © a 7 President... Soe aoe “Commissioner oF Date mes The Preston County: Commission n met in Special Session: at: 10: 00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in: a the Commission, Meeting.F Room. ol al ‘The meeting: was. called to. order by’ President Thomas who invited those present to join in n the, Pee ef Teginiers ot ee ee ee ee ee ee a _ President Thos then declared the following Cominissioners present ‘Sainantha Stone, Don a . 7 Smith, ‘and Hunter Thomas.. - er 60 @ 255 wishes'to address ‘the commission. 2, Special EMS Fee Ordinance ~assessor’s s offi ce, seconded by Commissioner Smith. A rol call vote was staken with Commissioners Stone, Smith and. Thomas 2 all. \.voting yes. Motion carries. . we “Recognition of Public. Also present was : County Ai Administrator, Nathan Raybeck: OEM Ditector, Justin Jacob Martin, PCN&J — AC — Jeniffer Graham, DP. oe nett - Glenn Goodwin: a _ “Dakola Swiger, News.12 Ashley Turbi Glenn: Goodwin registered before the e meeting to addféss the Commissioft but then: declined. ee aan —_ ao Ree HE, =i Commission President Thomas asked tf there was s anyone from the i blic who, Mr. McDonald updated the commission on the various proposed changes from the. “previous meeting. Discussion ensued with [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 254 10: 00 a.m. in ithe County. Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, oo ~ for the: following i items: | | ; 1. Approval off Annual In-Service Training Seminar for Assessor s ‘Office eo an? “2: 2: Special E EMS Fee Ordinance © a 7 President... Soe aoe “Commissioner oF Date mes The Preston County: Commission n met in Special Session: at: 10: 00 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in: a the Commission, Meeting.F Room. ol al ‘The meeting: was. called to. order by’ President Thomas who invited those present to join in n the, Pee ef Teginiers ot ee ee ee ee ee ee a _ President Thos then declared the following Cominissioners present ‘Sainantha Stone, Don a . 7 Smith, ‘and Hunter Thomas.. - er 60 @ 255 wishes'to address ‘the commission. 2, Special EMS Fee Ordinance ~assessor’s s offi ce, seconded by Commissioner Smith. A rol call vote was staken with Commissioners Stone, Smith and. Thomas 2 all. \.voting yes. Motion carries. . we “Recognition of Public. Also present was : County Ai Administrator, Nathan Raybeck: OEM Ditector, Justin Jacob Martin, PCN&J — AC — Jeniffer Graham, DP. oe nett - Glenn Goodwin: a _ “Dakola Swiger, News.12 Ashley Turbi Glenn: Goodwin registered before the e meeting to addféss the Commissioft but then: declined. ee aan —_ ao Ree HE, =i Commission President Thomas asked tf there was s anyone from the i blic who, Mr. McDonald updated the commission on the various proposed changes from the. “previous meeting. Discussion ensued with [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

County Commission

Commission considers new Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission will approve the minutes from the March 10 and March 16, 2026 special sessions and vote on five bills that were presented earlier. Commissioners will discuss a proposed Special Emergency Medical Services Fee Ordinance and a 911 Wrecker and Tow Rotation Policy update. The County Administrator will request use of the courthouse lawn for the National Day of Prayer on May 7 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., and budget revisions will be noted.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved five bills with a 3‑yes vote

The Preston County Commission met on April 14, 2026. Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas each voted yes, carrying a motion to approve five bills. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from March 10 and March 16, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

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60@232 Sty Bet Et oR = °s _ PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION: 2 3 Fe %: on rho “Call to order by President anid Piege. of Allegiance :. Roll call of Commissioners‘ ; Recognition of Public - ae . Review of Bills: ae ae a o. LQ a o. a -. -Assessor’s Office ee ee font & gs aiock a ge ete a EB ae Be a ek ai te Exonerations & Apportionments ~ None = a ea Sef oe 7. or. mort och i Rectgniion of Scheduled Appointments - i i f Approval of Minutes ~ ‘Match 10, 2026 and March 16, 2026 speci Session’: Sg ae: _Bstate Settlement List “Mach 3, 2026 —— a - re ae ae Mets cone : - ESTATE NAME: MAXINE IOLA FRIEND-- Lon fos bore es _ ‘. ESTATE NAME: VINCENT PAUL FRIEND. » ESTATE NAME: ROBIN SUE SCOTT us Objections and Exceptions List -— a ae ; ESTATE NAME: ERMA‘ HARNED ? 7 Objections and Settlements List — None. a ~ Fiduciary Cominissionier Riport - Consideration and/. or action = ne a oe —— 7 we A. Fiduciary Commissioner. Motion: First ‘Quarter Estate Status Report ‘from Woodrow E. Turner ’ Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report Wedresday, Apri , 2026 through Wednesday, April 8, 2026. - Old Business — ‘Consideration and/or’ action — re ars . A. MARL Intervention Legal heieecmation = - B. Mills ‘Group Master: eat Invoice”. New Business — Consideration and/or axon - None — —_ OEM/i1 Director’s Report - Consideration and/ or action - eee so fee A. Budget Revisions oo oot vo oe oo vt an oH J ee _ a B.. 911 Wrecker nd Tow Rotation Policy Update Sn Mn wn re Mtn at me i EMS Director’s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60@232 Sty Bet Et oR = °s _ PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION: 2 3 Fe %: on rho “Call to order by President anid Piege. of Allegiance :. Roll call of Commissioners‘ ; Recognition of Public - ae . Review of Bills: ae ae a o. LQ a o. a -. -Assessor’s Office ee ee font & gs aiock a ge ete a EB ae Be a ek ai te Exonerations & Apportionments ~ None = a ea Sef oe 7. or. mort och i Rectgniion of Scheduled Appointments - i i f Approval of Minutes ~ ‘Match 10, 2026 and March 16, 2026 speci Session’: Sg ae: _Bstate Settlement List “Mach 3, 2026 —— a - re ae ae Mets cone : - ESTATE NAME: MAXINE IOLA FRIEND-- Lon fos bore es _ ‘. ESTATE NAME: VINCENT PAUL FRIEND. » ESTATE NAME: ROBIN SUE SCOTT us Objections and Exceptions List -— a ae ; ESTATE NAME: ERMA‘ HARNED ? 7 Objections and Settlements List — None. a ~ Fiduciary Cominissionier Riport - Consideration and/. or action = ne a oe —— 7 we A. Fiduciary Commissioner. Motion: First ‘Quarter Estate Status Report ‘from Woodrow E. Turner ’ Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report Wedresday, Apri , 2026 through Wednesday, April 8, 2026. - Old Business — ‘Consideration and/or’ action — re ars . A. MARL Intervention Legal heieecmation = - B. Mills ‘Group Master: eat Invoice”. New Business — Consideration and/or axon - None — —_ OEM/i1 Director’s Report - Consideration and/ or action - eee so fee A. Budget Revisions oo oot vo oe oo vt an oH J ee _ a B.. 911 Wrecker nd Tow Rotation Policy Update Sn Mn wn re Mtn at me i EMS Director’s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

County Commission

Commission reviews budget revisions, grant signatures, and emergency services proposals

The Preston County Commission will consider two budget revisions and sign off on 2023 fiscal year Cyber Security and Homeland Security grant documents. It will also discuss a funding request from KAMP Ambulance and a proposed Special Emergency Medical Services fee ordinance. Additional items include a handbook amendment on vacation dates and an old business matter regarding MARL Intervention legal representation.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved presented bills by unanimous vote

The Preston County Commission met on April 7, 2026, recognized members of the public and approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes. Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas voted yes to approve the bills that had been properly presented. No new business was considered and other agenda items were informational only.

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60 @ 208 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION April 7, 2026 — , 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills - Assessor’s Office Exonerations — RILEY’S FAMILY HOMES LLC (RFH) PP - Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — , ' 09:31 a.m. — Mary Jennings; National Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation 09:35 a.m. — VJ Davis; Health Department; ICE Collaborative Update Extension ~N 7 09:40 a.m. - Joel Dugan; Fairmont State University; Presentation of America 250 Mural Concept 09:45 a.m. — Stella Hehnly; Visit Mountaineer Country; Annual Report Overview Approval of Minutes — March 10, 2026 ‘ Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 3, 2026 ESTATE NAME: WILLA JOANE CLARKSON AKA WILLA JOANNE CLARKSON ESTATE NAME: WILLIAM H. GIBSON. ° Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, March 26, 2026 — Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None ; Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — A. MARL Intervention Legal Representation a) New Business — Consideration and/or action — None . OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — A. Budget Revisions (2): B. Request for signature for 2023 Fiscal, Year Cyber Security Grant Award ; C. Request for signature for 2023 Fiscal Year Homeland Security Grant Program Documents EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — Fina [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 208 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION April 7, 2026 — , 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills - Assessor’s Office Exonerations — RILEY’S FAMILY HOMES LLC (RFH) PP - Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — , ' 09:31 a.m. — Mary Jennings; National Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation 09:35 a.m. — VJ Davis; Health Department; ICE Collaborative Update Extension ~N 7 09:40 a.m. - Joel Dugan; Fairmont State University; Presentation of America 250 Mural Concept 09:45 a.m. — Stella Hehnly; Visit Mountaineer Country; Annual Report Overview Approval of Minutes — March 10, 2026 ‘ Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 3, 2026 ESTATE NAME: WILLA JOANE CLARKSON AKA WILLA JOANNE CLARKSON ESTATE NAME: WILLIAM H. GIBSON. ° Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — Thursday, March 26, 2026 — Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None ; Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — A. MARL Intervention Legal Representation a) New Business — Consideration and/or action — None . OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — A. Budget Revisions (2): B. Request for signature for 2023 Fiscal, Year Cyber Security Grant Award ; C. Request for signature for 2023 Fiscal Year Homeland Security Grant Program Documents EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — Fina [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 6, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission discusses Special EMS Fee Ordinance

The County Commission held an emergency session to discuss a proposed Special EMS User Fee Ordinance. Following general discussion and an executive session for legal matters, the meeting adjourned with no action taken.

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✓ Decided: Commission entered and later exited executive session

Commissioner Stone moved to go into executive session; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously (3‑0). Later, Commissioner Stone moved to end the executive session; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas and carried unanimously (2‑0). No further action on the EMS fee ordinance was taken.

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60 @ 206 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct an Emergency Session on Monday, April 6, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: Special EMS Fee Ordinance — Vantin “Fomoh 4-4-26 President . Date 4-4-26 Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Emergency Session at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room for discussion on the Special EMS Fee Ordinance. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the plenee of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Recognition of Public Also present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck; Prosecuting Attorney, James Shay; OEM Director, Justin Wolfe; EMS Director, Henry McDonald and Dave Sypolt, County Clerk. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting. _ Jacob Martin, PCN&J Samuel Plum Jeniffer Graham, DP Michelle Plum Jesse Hale No one registered before the meeting to address the Commission. The meeting consisted of general discussion, questions, and answers between Michelle Plum, Samuel Plum, the three commissioners, and Prosecutor James Shay over the current state of the proposed EMS User Fee Ordinance. At 4:14 p.m., Commissioner Stone moved to go into Executive Session [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 206 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct an Emergency Session on Monday, April 6, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: Special EMS Fee Ordinance — Vantin “Fomoh 4-4-26 President . Date 4-4-26 Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Emergency Session at 4:00 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room for discussion on the Special EMS Fee Ordinance. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the plenee of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Recognition of Public Also present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck; Prosecuting Attorney, James Shay; OEM Director, Justin Wolfe; EMS Director, Henry McDonald and Dave Sypolt, County Clerk. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting. _ Jacob Martin, PCN&J Samuel Plum Jeniffer Graham, DP Michelle Plum Jesse Hale No one registered before the meeting to address the Commission. The meeting consisted of general discussion, questions, and answers between Michelle Plum, Samuel Plum, the three commissioners, and Prosecutor James Shay over the current state of the proposed EMS User Fee Ordinance. At 4:14 p.m., Commissioner Stone moved to go into Executive Session [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026

County Commission

Public comment on Preston County’s $90 emergency ambulance fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission held a special session on April 2, 2026 to allow public comment on a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. The ordinance would impose a $90 fee per living unit and a $90 fee per business entity each fiscal year. Billing would be due September 1 and March 1, with a possible 5% late charge. An appeal process is outlined, requiring a standardized form filed within 60 days of billing.

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✓ Decided: Commission held special session for public comment on EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission met in a special session on April 2, 2026 to allow public comment on the proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. EMS Director Henry McDonald presented Draft #15A of the ordinance. No votes or formal actions were recorded; the meeting consisted of presentation and discussion.

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60 @ 199 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY.COMMISSION will. conduct a Special Session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, — for: | Special EMS Fee Ordinance Public Comment President — Date Commissioner . ~ Date . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 10:00 a.m., April 2, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room. , The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Mr. Thomas noted the purpose of the meeting is forthe public to provide public comment or public input on the proposed Special EMS Fee Ordinance. 60 @ 200 The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION ) ‘THURSDAY, April 2, 2026. Special EMS Fee. Ordinance Public Comment Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly 1. =ome he ee , 3. Alenex MDoretd | A. Nasen G. “Rove weaver Se Stott SoKer = Prec fl Ke. Lugene Jer kas | . 7. Mike bigscomb _ = a". . K8_ Se Henny | | | — Mae 3 ales hex 10._ Nick ‘Th 11. Tete ‘Sad 12. Mla Lonles 13. Sneune rar 14. New NMAgrers _ 15. Jie Ay L Ze wvel | YP Te He Alta A mo. le pee Page 2 16_ Jesse Wale 17., Jeol Marcha 18, Baer Wirey | 20. Sen ible Colcham [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 199 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY.COMMISSION will. conduct a Special Session on Thursday, April 2, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, — for: | Special EMS Fee Ordinance Public Comment President — Date Commissioner . ~ Date . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 10:00 a.m., April 2, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room. , The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Mr. Thomas noted the purpose of the meeting is forthe public to provide public comment or public input on the proposed Special EMS Fee Ordinance. 60 @ 200 The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION ) ‘THURSDAY, April 2, 2026. Special EMS Fee. Ordinance Public Comment Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly 1. =ome he ee , 3. Alenex MDoretd | A. Nasen G. “Rove weaver Se Stott SoKer = Prec fl Ke. Lugene Jer kas | . 7. Mike bigscomb _ = a". . K8_ Se Henny | | | — Mae 3 ales hex 10._ Nick ‘Th 11. Tete ‘Sad 12. Mla Lonles 13. Sneune rar 14. New NMAgrers _ 15. Jie Ay L Ze wvel | YP Te He Alta A mo. le pee Page 2 16_ Jesse Wale 17., Jeol Marcha 18, Baer Wirey | 20. Sen ible Colcham [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 31, 2026

County Commission

Commission reviews opioid transportation agreement and budget software contract

The Preston County Commission discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with Buckwheat Express for opioid recovery transportation and considered a contract for ClearGov budget software. The body also reviewed first-period funding requests for FY 26-27 and a special EMS fee ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved bills and scheduled an opioid advisory board meeting

The commission approved the March 3, 2026 minutes. Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas voted to approve the presented bills, and the motion carried. A special meeting with the Opioid Advisory Board was set for April 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the commissioner meeting room.

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60 @ 185 AGENDA . PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 31, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll calf of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations — None Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — ; 09:31a.m. Dr. Lola Burke and Tina Turner; Opioid Advisory Board MOU with Buckwheat Express 09:35 a.m. Shelly Moreland — Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center Proclamation Approval of Minutes — March 3, 2026 Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 18,2026 __. ESTATE NAME: BRET ALEXANDER BOLYARD Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — March 19, 2026 through March 25, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None ' old Business — Consideration and/or action — LA. MARL Intervention Legal Representation New Business — Consideration and/or action — A. ClearGov Service Contract for Budget Software . ‘B. FY 26-27 First Period Funding Requests EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Discussion of Special EMS Fee Ordinance B. KAMP Ambulance Emergency Funding Request Facilities Supervisor’s. Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Update on Facilities : County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Calendar of Preston County Commission Meetings in April B. Budget Revisions C. Miscellaneous Correspondence Personnel Matters- Consideration and/or action A. Executive Session Legal Ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 185 AGENDA . PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 31, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll calf of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations — None Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — ; 09:31a.m. Dr. Lola Burke and Tina Turner; Opioid Advisory Board MOU with Buckwheat Express 09:35 a.m. Shelly Moreland — Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center Proclamation Approval of Minutes — March 3, 2026 Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 18,2026 __. ESTATE NAME: BRET ALEXANDER BOLYARD Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report — March 19, 2026 through March 25, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None ' old Business — Consideration and/or action — LA. MARL Intervention Legal Representation New Business — Consideration and/or action — A. ClearGov Service Contract for Budget Software . ‘B. FY 26-27 First Period Funding Requests EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Discussion of Special EMS Fee Ordinance B. KAMP Ambulance Emergency Funding Request Facilities Supervisor’s. Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Update on Facilities : County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Calendar of Preston County Commission Meetings in April B. Budget Revisions C. Miscellaneous Correspondence Personnel Matters- Consideration and/or action A. Executive Session Legal Ma [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 26, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves fire levy election for May 12, 2026

The Preston County Commission approved an order to hold a general election to authorize additional levy rates for fire services. The levy would fund 12 volunteer fire departments for a five-year term.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves fire levy order for upcoming election

The Preston County Commission held an emergency session on March 26, 2026, to consider a fire levy order. Commissioners Don Smith and Hunter Thomas voted yes, and the motion to approve the order was carried. The order authorizes additional levy rates to fund the twelve county volunteer fire departments, sets levy amounts and rates, reserves $45,000 for the Fireman's Association, and schedules a May 12, 2026 election. No further business was taken.

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60 @ 182 © NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct an Emergency Session on Thursday, March 26, 2026, beginning at 3:45 . p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: Fire Levy Order Commissfoner Date. . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission held an Emergency Session March 26, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. in the Preston County Commission Meeting Room.. f The meeting was called to order by President Hunter Thomas who read the call pertaining to the Fire Levy Order. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Don Smith and _ Hunter Thomas. Commissioner Stone was absent. Also, present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting: _ Carrie Davis Deanna Lively No one registered before the meeting to address the Commission. 60 @ 183 Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Order for the General Election to Authorize Additional Levy rates for the Fire Levy and authorize the President to sign. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. (See attached.) \ ORDER AND NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL COUNTY ‘COMMISSION LEVY r o THE Poses OF PRESTON COUNTY. Ata meeting of the County Coniiiesion of the County of prendi, State of West Virginia, held on the 26th day [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 182 © NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct an Emergency Session on Thursday, March 26, 2026, beginning at 3:45 . p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following: Fire Levy Order Commissfoner Date. . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission held an Emergency Session March 26, 2026, at 3:45 p.m. in the Preston County Commission Meeting Room.. f The meeting was called to order by President Hunter Thomas who read the call pertaining to the Fire Levy Order. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Don Smith and _ Hunter Thomas. Commissioner Stone was absent. Also, present was County Administrator, Nathan Raybeck. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting: _ Carrie Davis Deanna Lively No one registered before the meeting to address the Commission. 60 @ 183 Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Order for the General Election to Authorize Additional Levy rates for the Fire Levy and authorize the President to sign. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. (See attached.) \ ORDER AND NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL COUNTY ‘COMMISSION LEVY r o THE Poses OF PRESTON COUNTY. Ata meeting of the County Coniiiesion of the County of prendi, State of West Virginia, held on the 26th day [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 25, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission discusses proposed EMS ambulance fee ordinance

The County Commission held a special session to discuss a draft ordinance regarding a Special Emergency EMS Ambulance Fee. The discussion included the necessity of the fee under the Service Act of 1975 and HB 5168.

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✓ Decided: Special session adjourned without any decisions

The Preston County Commission held a special session on March 25, 2026. Commissioners discussed a draft fee ordinance related to emergency services, but no vote or formal action was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 12:04 p.m. with no substantive decisions made.

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60@ 179 — 11 “00 ‘ami in nthe County Commision mbes eon, Kingwood Wes Vi inginia, for STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: alge : The Preston County. Commission met in n Special Session at. AL: 00 a. m., March 25, 2026, ‘in the oo 7 The meeting was called to order by: President Thomas ‘who invited those present to join in the: Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Pamanina Stone, Don = : : Smith, and Hunter Thomas. :: 60 @ 180 ( 9, Henog MeDnni NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,2026 EES Gebers | 4. Siar die : = ae je 8. Coccie Davis. 7 —_— = a. oo Cie a a a wo - oe sa wi = _ meee S00 [Cn ees ee, 0 pe ° ] / 7 mom EEE SESS OnE Shea Leber UR | 2 7 es ae ee owners for their input in the matter as s they work through the process. ‘Still working ona ‘draft of thé ordinance: and changes can still be made as recommendations and new information are found or provided. personnel He discussed why the fee i is necessary and why the County Commission is responsible: as stated i in Service Act of 1975. He also spoke to'HB 5168 and — Version ard of the. Special Eimeigency: EMS 1S Ambulance.’ Fee Ordinance. ‘(For a view: ofthe documents presented - an reviewed as part of this: Special Session see the minutes of March 23, 2026. ) Lo “Chapter 7 County Commission and Officers. “Article 15, Sections 4, 17, & 18 of the "Emergency Pynbulatce, - oe 60 @ 181 Wendy Greve, Legal Counsel, was present to fi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60@ 179 — 11 “00 ‘ami in nthe County Commision mbes eon, Kingwood Wes Vi inginia, for STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: alge : The Preston County. Commission met in n Special Session at. AL: 00 a. m., March 25, 2026, ‘in the oo 7 The meeting was called to order by: President Thomas ‘who invited those present to join in the: Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Pamanina Stone, Don = : : Smith, and Hunter Thomas. :: 60 @ 180 ( 9, Henog MeDnni NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25,2026 EES Gebers | 4. Siar die : = ae je 8. Coccie Davis. 7 —_— = a. oo Cie a a a wo - oe sa wi = _ meee S00 [Cn ees ee, 0 pe ° ] / 7 mom EEE SESS OnE Shea Leber UR | 2 7 es ae ee owners for their input in the matter as s they work through the process. ‘Still working ona ‘draft of thé ordinance: and changes can still be made as recommendations and new information are found or provided. personnel He discussed why the fee i is necessary and why the County Commission is responsible: as stated i in Service Act of 1975. He also spoke to'HB 5168 and — Version ard of the. Special Eimeigency: EMS 1S Ambulance.’ Fee Ordinance. ‘(For a view: ofthe documents presented - an reviewed as part of this: Special Session see the minutes of March 23, 2026. ) Lo “Chapter 7 County Commission and Officers. “Article 15, Sections 4, 17, & 18 of the "Emergency Pynbulatce, - oe 60 @ 181 Wendy Greve, Legal Counsel, was present to fi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 25, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission approves annual Community Corrections Grant

The Commission met to review bills and approve a grant application for the Preston County Community Corrections program. The body also scheduled discussions regarding the FY 26-27 General County Budget and various board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved bills and authorized the Community Corrections grant

The commission voted to approve the bills presented for the session. It also approved signatures for the annual Community Corrections grant and authorized the president to sign that grant. All three motions passed unanimously.

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60 @ 167 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 25, 2026 * 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of ‘Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations — None Apportionments — None ’ Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — 09:31 am. — Casey Foy; Community Corrections; Signatures for annual Community Corrections Grant Approval of Minutes — None Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 12, 2026 - ESTATE NAME: JOYCE A. EAGLE Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s F iduciary Report — March 12, 2026 through March 18, 2026 . Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — None New Business — Consideration and/or action — A. Discussion of PSD #1 Board Appointment EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action - - A. EMS Medical Director Update ’ B. KAMP Ambulance Insurance Invoice Facilities Supervisor’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Update on Facilities County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Appointment of Dave Price to the PCEDA Board of Directors B. Infinite Technology Solutions (ITS) Service Contract C. Approval of FY 26-27 General County Budget a. Approval of FY 26-27 Fiduciary Supervisor Budget b. Approval of FY 26-27 911 Operations Budget ; D. Approval of Preston County Extension Office Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WVU ; E. Budget Revisions F. Miscellaneous C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 167 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 25, 2026 * 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of ‘Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations — None Apportionments — None ’ Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — 09:31 am. — Casey Foy; Community Corrections; Signatures for annual Community Corrections Grant Approval of Minutes — None Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List — March 12, 2026 - ESTATE NAME: JOYCE A. EAGLE Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s F iduciary Report — March 12, 2026 through March 18, 2026 . Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — None New Business — Consideration and/or action — A. Discussion of PSD #1 Board Appointment EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action - - A. EMS Medical Director Update ’ B. KAMP Ambulance Insurance Invoice Facilities Supervisor’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Update on Facilities County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. Appointment of Dave Price to the PCEDA Board of Directors B. Infinite Technology Solutions (ITS) Service Contract C. Approval of FY 26-27 General County Budget a. Approval of FY 26-27 Fiduciary Supervisor Budget b. Approval of FY 26-27 911 Operations Budget ; D. Approval of Preston County Extension Office Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with WVU ; E. Budget Revisions F. Miscellaneous C [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

County Commission

County Commission discusses EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission held a special session to consider a fee ordinance for emergency medical services. EMS Director Henry McDonald presented a slide show on ambulance, equipment, medication, and personnel costs and referenced HB 5168 and Version #14 of the Special Emergency EMS Ambulance. Legal Counsel Wendy Greve answered questions from the public. No members of the public registered to speak and the session adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

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✓ Decided: County Commission held special EMS fee session; no actions taken

The commission met for a special session where EMS Director Henry McDonald presented the costs and justification for a county ambulance fee. No public comments were received and no votes or resolutions were recorded. The session was adjourned without any decisions.

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60 @ 164 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA; a rs ee ee fe COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: —_ : oak a Sas oo: " (-- The meeting 1 was. s called to order by President Thomas who invited thosé. present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. : ; Bh Hg BF oh TH 7 ‘President Thomas then declaiéa the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don : : : 60 @ 165 _ discussions, questions and answers between Mark’ Schooley, Mike™ Lipscomb,. James’ Maier, Darwin Fee Ordinance, (For a view: of the documents presented. and reviewed as Part c of this Special. Session: see : hain’ OF SPECIAL SESSION tvondance ¢ ali sheet, please print yours name. cleave LL Pos Fd he Deachh 2. im seks ne al i Sle at Pile My Lng 12. Mask SiKwley 7 13, wwe Moees 14. ee Ha 6 No one registered to. speak before the nieeting. President Thomas introduced Henry McDonald, EMS Director 1 running the BMS agency and currently working with the current c EMS geeneies through: the. aa provess: and everyiiing EMIS 1 in Preston County. Mr. McDonald presented a slide show and overview of. the basic cost or EMS to- include the ambulance, equipment & supplies, medication, and personnel. He discussed why the fee is necessary and why the County Commission i is responsible as stated in Chapter 7 of the County Commission & Officer. Article 15, Sections 4, 17, & 18 of.:the Emergency . _ Ambulance Service Act: of 1975.. .. . a He also spoke to HB 5168 and reviewed Version #14 of the Special Emergency EMS ‘Ambulance the minu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 164 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA; a rs ee ee fe COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: —_ : oak a Sas oo: " (-- The meeting 1 was. s called to order by President Thomas who invited thosé. present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. : ; Bh Hg BF oh TH 7 ‘President Thomas then declaiéa the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don : : : 60 @ 165 _ discussions, questions and answers between Mark’ Schooley, Mike™ Lipscomb,. James’ Maier, Darwin Fee Ordinance, (For a view: of the documents presented. and reviewed as Part c of this Special. Session: see : hain’ OF SPECIAL SESSION tvondance ¢ ali sheet, please print yours name. cleave LL Pos Fd he Deachh 2. im seks ne al i Sle at Pile My Lng 12. Mask SiKwley 7 13, wwe Moees 14. ee Ha 6 No one registered to. speak before the nieeting. President Thomas introduced Henry McDonald, EMS Director 1 running the BMS agency and currently working with the current c EMS geeneies through: the. aa provess: and everyiiing EMIS 1 in Preston County. Mr. McDonald presented a slide show and overview of. the basic cost or EMS to- include the ambulance, equipment & supplies, medication, and personnel. He discussed why the fee is necessary and why the County Commission i is responsible as stated in Chapter 7 of the County Commission & Officer. Article 15, Sections 4, 17, & 18 of.:the Emergency . _ Ambulance Service Act: of 1975.. .. . a He also spoke to HB 5168 and reviewed Version #14 of the Special Emergency EMS ‘Ambulance the minu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 24, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission holds special session on personnel and salaries

The County Commission met in a special session to discuss personnel and salaries with office holders for the FY26/27 Budget. The commission entered an executive session for these discussions. No action was taken as a result of the executive session.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved executive session on personnel, then resumed open session

Commissioners Smith, Stone, and President Thomas voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel and salaries for the FY26/27 budget. After the closed discussion, the same three commissioners voted to return to open session. President Thomas noted that no action resulted from the executive session and then adjourned the special meeting.

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60 @ 162 Notice is shelebyd given shat the PRES T rON COUN TY COMMISSION will nen a Specie Session 0 on. arb Mar ch: 24; 2026: beginning at 7 for’: _ br pe ce (3) 40) Anal rn) oa pela aie ~ Commissioner er So ‘Date. . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss:.. The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9: 30: a.m., Match 24; 2026, in ee Commission Meeting Room to: MIBCHES personnel and salaries with each of. the office holders for thie FY26/27 Budget. 12 a The meeting was calléd to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in n the st Pledge of Allegiance. ° - NOTICE OF, SPECIAL-SESSION “TUESDAY, MARCH: 24, 2026 9:30 a.m. 5, “Pelle. rane - 6. Comenssane Sear At 9:30 a.m., Commissioner Smith caved to go.into Executive Session for personnel. Commissioner -. Stone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone a ~ and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. Individuals sitting in the ae Sesion’ were Dave Nestor-Assessor, Commissioners 7 Samantha Stone, Don. Smith, and Hunter: Thomas, Nate Raybeck-County Administrator, 2 Justin Wolfe-OEM/911' Director, Colby Ware-Fleet Manager; Jason Rodeheaver, Lisa © Leishman-Circuit Clerk, an Ashley Turbi- Asst. Administrator. . oo ; - _ EXECUTIVE SESSION. ; ~ At 10:41 a. m., Cotnmissioner Smith moved to come out of Executive Session’ and. reenter open session. | Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll-call vote ‘was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone, a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 162 Notice is shelebyd given shat the PRES T rON COUN TY COMMISSION will nen a Specie Session 0 on. arb Mar ch: 24; 2026: beginning at 7 for’: _ br pe ce (3) 40) Anal rn) oa pela aie ~ Commissioner er So ‘Date. . STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss:.. The Preston County Commission met in Special Session at 9: 30: a.m., Match 24; 2026, in ee Commission Meeting Room to: MIBCHES personnel and salaries with each of. the office holders for thie FY26/27 Budget. 12 a The meeting was calléd to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in n the st Pledge of Allegiance. ° - NOTICE OF, SPECIAL-SESSION “TUESDAY, MARCH: 24, 2026 9:30 a.m. 5, “Pelle. rane - 6. Comenssane Sear At 9:30 a.m., Commissioner Smith caved to go.into Executive Session for personnel. Commissioner -. Stone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone a ~ and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. Individuals sitting in the ae Sesion’ were Dave Nestor-Assessor, Commissioners 7 Samantha Stone, Don. Smith, and Hunter: Thomas, Nate Raybeck-County Administrator, 2 Justin Wolfe-OEM/911' Director, Colby Ware-Fleet Manager; Jason Rodeheaver, Lisa © Leishman-Circuit Clerk, an Ashley Turbi- Asst. Administrator. . oo ; - _ EXECUTIVE SESSION. ; ~ At 10:41 a. m., Cotnmissioner Smith moved to come out of Executive Session’ and. reenter open session. | Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll-call vote ‘was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone, a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

County Commission

County Commission holds emergency session to discuss FY26‑FY27 budget

The Preston County Commission convened an emergency session on March 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, WV. The meeting was called to discuss the FY 26‑27 county budget. No other business or public comments were presented, and the session was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

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✓ Decided: Emergency session adjourned without any action

The commission met on March 23, 2026 to discuss the FY26‑FY27 budget. No members or public registered to speak. The session was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. with no business taken.

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60 @ 146 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Nojice is Hereby given te the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION vil conduct an Emergency Session on Monday, Mareh 23, 2026, beginning at 9:30 es aanin the County Comniission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West'Virginia. for the. = following: : FY26-FY27 Budget: kU = ) _asly oe STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: Ss: in the Preston County Commission Meeting Room. ‘The meeting was called to order by President Hunter Thomas who read the-call for:a-” discussion of the F ¥26-27. Budget. . . President Thomas then declared the following Cominissioneis present: Don Smith, Hunter Thomas, and Samantha Stone. : Also, present was County bedltcni reise Nathan Raybeck. ~ The aollowang people registered their attendance during the meeting nee Attached. D ~ 60 @ 147 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MONDAY, MARCH _23, 2026... 9:30.A.M. a 6. G aut wens No one registered b before the meeting to address the Commission, At 10: 05 a.m., ‘there being no further business to come e before the Commission, President Thomas - declared the Emergency Session adj ourned. - Commissioner —— ---o0Oo0---.. 03/23/2026 ey NCD N HY 50°09: TT 8. 5e0e/90/90 > P fapusoay sasey "ST S6R4 & 09 yoo AANTH NOTSSTHADI AJ a4 SUT “7 TAGS. q Lay i + . oe UND USE 1M “WATT "Toda
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60 @ 146 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY SESSION Nojice is Hereby given te the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION vil conduct an Emergency Session on Monday, Mareh 23, 2026, beginning at 9:30 es aanin the County Comniission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West'Virginia. for the. = following: : FY26-FY27 Budget: kU = ) _asly oe STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: Ss: in the Preston County Commission Meeting Room. ‘The meeting was called to order by President Hunter Thomas who read the-call for:a-” discussion of the F ¥26-27. Budget. . . President Thomas then declared the following Cominissioneis present: Don Smith, Hunter Thomas, and Samantha Stone. : Also, present was County bedltcni reise Nathan Raybeck. ~ The aollowang people registered their attendance during the meeting nee Attached. D ~ 60 @ 147 NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MONDAY, MARCH _23, 2026... 9:30.A.M. a 6. G aut wens No one registered b before the meeting to address the Commission, At 10: 05 a.m., ‘there being no further business to come e before the Commission, President Thomas - declared the Emergency Session adj ourned. - Commissioner —— ---o0Oo0---.. 03/23/2026 ey NCD N HY 50°09: TT 8. 5e0e/90/90 > P fapusoay sasey "ST S6R4 & 09 yoo AANTH NOTSSTHADI AJ a4 SUT “7 TAGS. q Lay i + . oe UND USE 1M “WATT "Toda
Mon Mar 23, 2026

County Commission

Commission to consider a draft special emergency ambulance fee ordinance.

The Preston County Commission held a special session on March 23, 2026 to receive public comment on a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service (EMS) fee ordinance. The meeting presented cost estimates for ambulances, equipment, supplies, and personnel, and referenced state funding through House Bill 5168. Commissioners will decide whether to adopt the draft ordinance that would impose a special fee to fund EMS services.

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✓ Decided: Commission held special session but did not adopt the EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission met in a special session to solicit public comment on a proposed Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. No vote or formal action on the ordinance was recorded. The meeting consisted of presentations and discussion only.

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60 @ 148 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, “NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION conduct a Special Session on ” Monday, March 2, 2026, Geemnina at 6 m: ‘p.m, inthe County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County'Commission met in Special Session’ at 6: 00 p.m., March 23, 2026, in the ag” Commission Meeting. Room. oe The meeting was ; called: to order by President Thomas who invited those: present tojoin in the. Pledge | sd Allegiance. a President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don oo Smith, and J Hunter Thomas. ~ Mr. ‘Thomas noted the purpose of the meeting: is for. the public t to > provide publie comment. or " eas input on the ne proposed Special, EMS: Fee Ordinance. : . a rate 60 @ 149 ~ Fee. Ordinance. Delegate Buck J: ennings registered before the meeting to address the Commission. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION | _, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 6:00pm Asteria sign-in est please print your name clearly: 2. 2. ‘acon “Tha 3. Desnna hively : oe -_ 5. Wee (NAT : | aon 6. ee ae 9. Carros Chane 10: Sfex Beker 11. 1V vz wde Ply © 12, amuse Elisa Henry McDonald presented a slide. show and overview of the basic cost of EMS ‘to inchitde the ambulance, equipment & supplies, medication, and personnel, He discussed why the fee is necessary and why the County Commission is responsible, as stated in Chapter 7 of the ‘County Commission & Of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 148 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, “NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION conduct a Special Session on ” Monday, March 2, 2026, Geemnina at 6 m: ‘p.m, inthe County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County'Commission met in Special Session’ at 6: 00 p.m., March 23, 2026, in the ag” Commission Meeting. Room. oe The meeting was ; called: to order by President Thomas who invited those: present tojoin in the. Pledge | sd Allegiance. a President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don oo Smith, and J Hunter Thomas. ~ Mr. ‘Thomas noted the purpose of the meeting: is for. the public t to > provide publie comment. or " eas input on the ne proposed Special, EMS: Fee Ordinance. : . a rate 60 @ 149 ~ Fee. Ordinance. Delegate Buck J: ennings registered before the meeting to address the Commission. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION | _, MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 6:00pm Asteria sign-in est please print your name clearly: 2. 2. ‘acon “Tha 3. Desnna hively : oe -_ 5. Wee (NAT : | aon 6. ee ae 9. Carros Chane 10: Sfex Beker 11. 1V vz wde Ply © 12, amuse Elisa Henry McDonald presented a slide. show and overview of the basic cost of EMS ‘to inchitde the ambulance, equipment & supplies, medication, and personnel, He discussed why the fee is necessary and why the County Commission is responsible, as stated in Chapter 7 of the ‘County Commission & Of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 19, 2026

County Commission

Commission approved February minutes and passed the bills

The Preston County Commission approved the minutes from the February 17, 19 and 24, 2026 meetings and voted to approve the bills presented. No old or new business items required action. The meeting included reports from the OEM/911 Director, EMS Director, Facilities Supervisor, County Administrator, and other officials, but no decisions were made on those reports.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved prior minutes and passed all presented bills

The commission approved the minutes from the February 17, 19 (Special Session) and February 24, 2026 meetings. A motion to approve the bills that were properly presented was made, seconded, and carried with all three commissioners voting yes.

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60 @ 127 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 19, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll cal] of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations - Boye, Megan PP - Hesse. Wesley D PP - Stemple, Shawn A PP (2022) Stemple. Shawn A PP (2023) - Stone. Nicholas K PP Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — No Appointments Approval of Minutes — February 17, 2026, February 19, 2026 (Special Session) and February 24, 2026 Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List - March 3, 2026 ESTATE NAME: JAMES G. LOBB ESTATE NAME: SHIRLEY C. SIGLEY Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report ~ March 5, 2026, through March I1, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — None New Business — Consideration and/or action — None OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — A. Employee Hires—911 Dispatchers (Two positions) B. 911 SOG Protocol Change EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action - A. Update On Special EMS Fee Ordinance B. Schedule of Special EMS Fee Ordinance Public Comment C. EMS General Operations. D. Review of Financial Oversight Proposal: KAMP Ambulance Facilities Supervisor’s Report —- Consideration and/or action - A. Update on Facilities County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. FY 26-27 Budget Matters B. Budget Revisions C, Miscell [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 127 AGENDA PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION March 19, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll cal] of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Exonerations - Boye, Megan PP - Hesse. Wesley D PP - Stemple, Shawn A PP (2022) Stemple. Shawn A PP (2023) - Stone. Nicholas K PP Apportionments — None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments — No Appointments Approval of Minutes — February 17, 2026, February 19, 2026 (Special Session) and February 24, 2026 Estate Motions and Orders — None Estate Settlement List - March 3, 2026 ESTATE NAME: JAMES G. LOBB ESTATE NAME: SHIRLEY C. SIGLEY Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report ~ March 5, 2026, through March I1, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report — None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion — None Old Business — Consideration and/or action — None New Business — Consideration and/or action — None OEM/911 Director’s Report — Consideration and/ or action — A. Employee Hires—911 Dispatchers (Two positions) B. 911 SOG Protocol Change EMS Director’s Report — Consideration and/or action - A. Update On Special EMS Fee Ordinance B. Schedule of Special EMS Fee Ordinance Public Comment C. EMS General Operations. D. Review of Financial Oversight Proposal: KAMP Ambulance Facilities Supervisor’s Report —- Consideration and/or action - A. Update on Facilities County Administrator’s Report — Consideration and/or action — A. FY 26-27 Budget Matters B. Budget Revisions C, Miscell [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 18, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission holds FY2026-2027 budget workshops

The Commission held a special session to conduct budget workshops for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Members met with department directors to discuss funding for emergency services, technology, and general county operations.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved multiple executive‑session motions, no actions taken

The commission voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel matters three times and to return to open session each time. President Thomas stated that no action resulted from any executive session. The special session was then adjourned.

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60 @ 142 Notice is het eby given that the PRES: I ON COUNTY COMMISSION wl conduct a Special Session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, beginning at - chp; 9:30 am, inthe County: Commission Meeting Room, Ringwood, mies Virginia . _ for _ ae Budget Workshops for FY2026 - 2027 * : President ne ‘Die Commissioner Dae Z i oy STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, nt - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session for the third day of the Budget Workshop at 9:30 a. m., March 18; 2026, in the Commission. Meeting Room. —- me , ae The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the — 7 '- Pledge of Allegiance. ) . cin President Thorets then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and: Hunter Thomas. ty a ae 7 60 @ 143 a: .. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. — NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your:name clearly | k “Thea “ea — - wBoY- Ty | im We a i Jee. ob Maxhin CELE Eetok & 10. Nits Ra hecl : 44. (omisstiners ia, Thomas Sanit 12. Mena Me Sonal he fe ewe, ; on 4 Le [k - ” Waslnasdey, Moreh 12,2026.” ~ 9:30am ~ OEM/911 & EMS... 14:00am - ‘Gounty Com mission (“Misc” Funds 71 g/900/908/91 sy LUNGH 1:00pm _ Central Garage . 4:15pm "Maintenance | 2:00pm Technology “918m General County 2:48pm External Contributions). Salary/ Benefits Increases, and: Budget “ 2 Summary ‘ Thia suction is undr tho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 142 Notice is het eby given that the PRES: I ON COUNTY COMMISSION wl conduct a Special Session on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, beginning at - chp; 9:30 am, inthe County: Commission Meeting Room, Ringwood, mies Virginia . _ for _ ae Budget Workshops for FY2026 - 2027 * : President ne ‘Die Commissioner Dae Z i oy STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, nt - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Special Session for the third day of the Budget Workshop at 9:30 a. m., March 18; 2026, in the Commission. Meeting Room. —- me , ae The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the — 7 '- Pledge of Allegiance. ) . cin President Thorets then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and: Hunter Thomas. ty a ae 7 60 @ 143 a: .. The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. — NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your:name clearly | k “Thea “ea — - wBoY- Ty | im We a i Jee. ob Maxhin CELE Eetok & 10. Nits Ra hecl : 44. (omisstiners ia, Thomas Sanit 12. Mena Me Sonal he fe ewe, ; on 4 Le [k - ” Waslnasdey, Moreh 12,2026.” ~ 9:30am ~ OEM/911 & EMS... 14:00am - ‘Gounty Com mission (“Misc” Funds 71 g/900/908/91 sy LUNGH 1:00pm _ Central Garage . 4:15pm "Maintenance | 2:00pm Technology “918m General County 2:48pm External Contributions). Salary/ Benefits Increases, and: Budget “ 2 Summary ‘ Thia suction is undr tho [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

County Commission

Preston County Commission appoints Rosalita Tribett as Ballot Commissioner

The Commission held a special session for the second day of the FY2026-2027 budget workshop. Members discussed budget line items with the County Clerk and Sheriff's Office and held two executive sessions regarding personnel.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved appointment of Ballot Commissioner Rosalita Tribett

The Preston County Commission met in a special session on March 17, 2026. Commissioners voted to appoint Rosalita Tribett as the Ballot Commissioner. They also approved motions to enter and later exit executive sessions for personnel matters.

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60 @ 138 Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON C COUNTY:COMMISSION will ove. conduct a Special Session ‘on Tuesday, March. 17, 2026, beginning at 9:30a.m. in the County. Commission Meeting. Room, Kingwood, West Vir iia, for.the following items: : A Change of Ballot: Commissioner — “B. Budget ee Modheps for FY2026 - 2027 “Commissioner oo eis: Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: ; “The Preston County Commission met i in Special Session fot the second day of the Budget Workshep at 9: 30 a.m., » March 17, 2026, in the Commission. n Meeting R Room. Pledge of Allegiance fhesident thera dient declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter ‘Thomas. ee sittin 60 @ 139 - The following people registered their-attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF:SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 _ Attendance sign- in sheet, please print. yout name ¢ clearly: 1_thebla ¢ Coie 2. Teresa Tenant 3. A sh ley Tacbi_ 4, bane Lively Sn Carvete Des = Chen. Dir Goth Li Sime 6. 7, Lote Dod Sith 8. 9 “MTasnn Redehewec 9:30 a.m., F iduciary Commissioner 7 : budget. At 9:48 a.m., Commissioner Stone aoved to go into Fxeculive Session for personnel: ‘Commissioner Smith: seconded the motion. A} roll ‘call vote:was taken with Commissioners Stone, Smith, and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. The individuals attending the. Executive Session s were Aduiinietsaie Nathan Raybeck,. Commissioners ‘Hunter Thomas, Don Smith, -and Samantha St [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 138 Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON C COUNTY:COMMISSION will ove. conduct a Special Session ‘on Tuesday, March. 17, 2026, beginning at 9:30a.m. in the County. Commission Meeting. Room, Kingwood, West Vir iia, for.the following items: : A Change of Ballot: Commissioner — “B. Budget ee Modheps for FY2026 - 2027 “Commissioner oo eis: Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, - COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: ; “The Preston County Commission met i in Special Session fot the second day of the Budget Workshep at 9: 30 a.m., » March 17, 2026, in the Commission. n Meeting R Room. Pledge of Allegiance fhesident thera dient declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter ‘Thomas. ee sittin 60 @ 139 - The following people registered their-attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF:SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 _ Attendance sign- in sheet, please print. yout name ¢ clearly: 1_thebla ¢ Coie 2. Teresa Tenant 3. A sh ley Tacbi_ 4, bane Lively Sn Carvete Des = Chen. Dir Goth Li Sime 6. 7, Lote Dod Sith 8. 9 “MTasnn Redehewec 9:30 a.m., F iduciary Commissioner 7 : budget. At 9:48 a.m., Commissioner Stone aoved to go into Fxeculive Session for personnel: ‘Commissioner Smith: seconded the motion. A} roll ‘call vote:was taken with Commissioners Stone, Smith, and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. The individuals attending the. Executive Session s were Aduiinietsaie Nathan Raybeck,. Commissioners ‘Hunter Thomas, Don Smith, -and Samantha St [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 16, 2026

County Commission

Commission approves budget revision and Primo Bill Pay

The Preston County Commission approved a budget revision of $43,161 for the Home Confinement Fund and authorized payment to Primo Brands for supplies. The session included budget workshops with various departments and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved $43,161 budget revision and authorized $120.92 Primo payment

Commissioners Smith, Stone, and Thomas approved a $43,161 budget revision for the Home Confinement Fund, moving the amount from contingencies to other funds. They also approved an order for the bookkeeper to send a check to Clear Mountain Bank for the Home Confinement Officer’s salary. The commission authorized a $120.92 payment to Primo Brands for clerk and supplies. Motions to enter and later exit executive session for personnel were each approved.

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60 @ 122 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Special Session on Monday, March 16, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following items: A. Budget Revision and Transfer of Funds Motion B. Authorization for Primo Bill Pay €. Budget Workshops for FY2026 - 2027 | 08 fy 2,faeae President Date WA Sannncaiter Abe. 03//2/20aw “ Commissioner "Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in a Special Session for the first day of the Budget Workshop at 9:30 a.m., March 16, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don ’ Smith, and Hunter Thomas. : The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly: 4.~DkGid Hactlecy 5. _ Degancch Seok 6. Caw eat g “y a wis, 8. _ think Thonn 9. _ Srronotts Sto 12 11. Judes S&S Shar a ae 13 CDi (nn Soe 14. The Shon - 0. 1S. have 1 2 ee 16. 60 @ 123 9:30 a.m. Commission Matters and Estimated Revenue 1. Home Confinement Commissioner Smith moved to approve the budget revision in the amount of $43,161.00. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll call vote w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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60 @ 122 NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION will conduct a Special Session on Monday, March 16, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room, Kingwood, West Virginia, for the following items: A. Budget Revision and Transfer of Funds Motion B. Authorization for Primo Bill Pay €. Budget Workshops for FY2026 - 2027 | 08 fy 2,faeae President Date WA Sannncaiter Abe. 03//2/20aw “ Commissioner "Date STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in a Special Session for the first day of the Budget Workshop at 9:30 a.m., March 16, 2026, in the Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don ’ Smith, and Hunter Thomas. : The following people registered their attendance for the meeting. NOTICE OF SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 Attendance sign-in sheet, please print your name clearly: 4.~DkGid Hactlecy 5. _ Degancch Seok 6. Caw eat g “y a wis, 8. _ think Thonn 9. _ Srronotts Sto 12 11. Judes S&S Shar a ae 13 CDi (nn Soe 14. The Shon - 0. 1S. have 1 2 ee 16. 60 @ 123 9:30 a.m. Commission Matters and Estimated Revenue 1. Home Confinement Commissioner Smith moved to approve the budget revision in the amount of $43,161.00. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion. A roll call vote w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

County Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $10,384.79 emergency funding for Terra Alta Ambulance

The Preston County Commission voted unanimously to provide $10,384.79 in emergency funding to Terra Alta Ambulance. In the same session the commission also approved the OEM/911 budget revisions, a courthouse annex boiler contract, several hires, and authorizations for grant signatures and use of the courthouse lawn. All motions were carried with a roll‑call vote of Smith, Stone and Thomas voting yes.

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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF PRESTON, Ss: The Preston County Commission met in Regular Session at 9:30 a.m., March 10, 2026, in the County Commission Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by President Thomas who invited those present to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. President Thomas then declared the following Commissioners present: Samantha Stone, Don Smith, and Hunter Thomas. Recognition of Public Also, present was Nathan Raybeck, County Administrator; Sheriff Scott Spiker; Dave Sypolt, County Clerk; and Ashley Turbi, Asst. County Administrator. The following people registered their attendance during the meeting: Jacob Martin-PCN&J Larry Reaville Jeniffer Graham Carrie Davis Kelly Fike Henry McDonald A. Craig Rotruck Connie Kimble Constance Miller Nate Regotti Pam Thomas Justin Wolfe Nick Thorn Shauna Knotts Brandi Hines Beth Ann Bossio registered her name before the meeting to address the commission. Ms. Bossio, a concerned citizen with a family farm in Preston County addressed the Commission with concerns over the unfair MARL Transmission Line Project. Review of Bills Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the bills as they have been reviewed by their respective office holders. Commissioner Stone seconded the motion . A roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Smith, Stone and Thomas voting yes. Motion carried. (See attached.) [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026

County Commission

Tue Jan 27, 2026

County Commission

Commission considers WVCorp renewal and election changes

The Preston County Commission will consider renewing a contract with WVCorp for fiscal year 2027 and address changes to Precinct 17 for the 2026 elections. The meeting also includes appointments for ballot commissioners and a proposal for emergency absentee voting.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION JANUARY 27, 2026 10:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Tax Correction List – None Exonerations - Mayor, Kimberly Ann RE (2024) Mayor, Kimberly Ann RE (2025) Apportionments – None Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 10:31 a.m. James Watson, WV Dept of Agriculture—Spotted Lantern Fly & Tree of Heaven Treatments 10:35 a.m. Linda Huggins, County Clerk’s Office—Elections 2026 A. Appointment of Ballot Commissioners B. Proposal for Early Voting Location; C. Proposal for Emergency Absentee Voting Policy Approval of Minutes – January 5, 2026 Estate Settlements List – January 5, 2026 through January 13, 2026 ESTATE NAME: EVALENE B. DEBERRY ESTATE NAME: VELMA ELIZABETH JOHNSON ESTATE NAME: BERNARD K. SHEPARD ESTATE NAME: JANE LOUISE JENKINS WHITE Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – January 8, 2026 through January 21, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report – None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion– Motion and Estate Order Old Business – Consideration and/or action – None New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. WVCorp FY27 Renewal Request B. Order for Precinct 17 Change for 2026 Elections C. Press Release for America 250 Mural Project EMS Director’s Report – Consideration and/or action – None Facilities Supervisor’s Report – Consideration and/or action [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

County Commission

Commission will consider an update to the EMS fee ordinance

The Preston County Commission meeting on Jan. 13, 2026 will review reports, approve minutes, and address several items of business. Old business includes rescinding and re‑approving the use of the Commission President’s signature stamp. New business includes an EMS fee ordinance update, a KAMP EMS emergency funding request, addition of a Commissioner to the Opioid Advisory Board, and budget revisions.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Recognition of Public Review of Bills Assessor’s Office Tax Correction List – Austin Grizzly, PP – Bolyard Taelor, PP - Echard Allen L & Phyllis K, PP – Hovatter Michael D Jr, PP Apportionments – Stemple, Shannon & Julie Recognition of Scheduled Appointments – 9:31 a.m. Scott Spiker, Sheriff – 2025 Sheriff’s Report and Employee Hire 9:35 a.m. Dave Sypolt, County Clerk - Records Management Grant and Employee Hire Approval of Minutes – November 26, 2025, December 3, 2025, December 10, 2025, December 17, 2025, December 17, 2025 work session, December 23, 2025 Estate Settlements List – December 29, 2025 thru December 29, 2025 ESTATE NAME: RONNIE N. GREATHOUSE Objections and Exceptions- ESTATE NAME: ERMA HARNE ESTATE NAME: SHARALYN JOANN SHREVE ESTATE NAME: PAUL DOUGLAS SISLER ESTATE NAME: LOUELLA FERN STRAWSER Proceedings in Vacation/Clerk’s Fiduciary Report – December 30, 2025, through January 7, 2026 Fiduciary Commissioner Report – None Fiduciary Commissioner Motion– None Old Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Rescind previous motion to approve use of Commission President’s signature stamp B. New motion to approve use of Commission President’s signature stamp New Business – Consideration and/or action – A. Letter for the closing of the Land Books for the Asses [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

County Commission

County Commission will discuss budget revisions and extension demolition bids

The Preston County Commission meets at 9:30 a.m. on January 5, 2026. Commissioners will consider changing the regular meeting day from Wednesday to Tuesday, review extension demolition bids, receive a facilities update, and discuss budget revisions. They will also appoint commissioners to several boards and committees and address estate settlement reports. No other new or old business is listed.

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A G E N D A PRESTON COUNTY COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 2026 9:30 A.M. Call to order by President and Pledge of Allegiance Roll call of Commissioners Election of President Time and Date of County Commission Meetings – • Time –9:30 a.m. • Discussion of Change in Meeting Day from Wednesday to Tuesday. If Tuesday/Wednesday is a holiday, the county commission will meet on the Wednesday/Thursday following the holiday. • Notice of Meeting – Agendas available to the public at the close of business two days prior to meeting date. All Notices of Meeting are posted on the door at the County Commission Meeting Room and in the rear of the Annex, 106 West Main Street, Suite 202, Kingwood, West Virginia 26537. Meeting Procedures – see attachment Hours of Operation of Annex – Monday - 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hours of Operation of Courthouse – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Appoint/Re-Appoint Commissioner to Boards/Committee 911 Advisory Committee – Samantha Stone EMS Advisory Committee – Samantha Stone Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) – Samantha Stone Preston County FEMA Board – Hunter Thomas Preston County Economic Development Authority Board of Directors – Samantha Stone Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors – Don Smith Regional VI Planning and Development Council – Don Smith Farmland Protection Board – Samantha Stone Workforce West Virginia Board of Directors – Hunter Thomas Community Corrections Board of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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