The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, October 26th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. for the second regular monthly meeting in the Little Courtroom at the Calhoun County Courthouse. Commissioners present were Eric Lupardus, Craig Arthur and Lee Rush, called to order by Commissioner Lupardus.
Sheriff Graham night introduced the newest Deputy, Christian Jarvis, who began his service Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
There was none who requested to make Public Comment.
Commissioners reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting.
Regarding the Review of unspent ARPA funding, neither of the PSD’s have submitted any documents. The PSD Boards are requested to attend the next meeting to answer to the amount of ARPA funds used and due to be spent by December 31st, 2026.
Commissioner Lee Rush went to the Solid Waste Authority Conference reporting that information was gathered during his attendance on grant applications and protecting local resources.
The 1982 Foundation was award $5.7 million in funding from a Department of Labor grant that will allow 200 students to attend an educational opportunity through agency Onward and Upward. The students will be paid to attend school with 14 counties involved in the project. A meeting with Senator Capito’s staff helped to push the grant across the finish line.
Commissioner Lupardus plans to hold a meeting in the near future to create a water authority that could possibly include neighboring counties. A water authority would create a new board that will over see a region and offer more resources.
The Commission approved a $136,000 grant application with funding provided by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to allow Counties with a dilapidated property ordinance to consider applications for the voluntarily demolition of 12 structures. The funding applied for will allow testing and abatement of asbestos.
Motion by Lee Rush, second by Craig Arthur, Motion passed, deadline November 3rd.
Three persons requested appointment in the Mt. Zion PSD Board that will be added to next month’s agenda.
Increase security personal wages by Sheriff Knight, requested a raise for an Increase in security personnel William McCune, because of his military and other experience. Currently at $11.00 hour with a request for $12.50 hourly wage to begin October 27th, 2026. Motion by Craig Arthur, Second by Lee Rush, Motion passed.
There were no Legal updates
Tax Eroneous tax Assessments and Consolidations approved. Motion by Craig Arthur, second by Lee Rush, motion carries.
Wills, bonds, settlements and estates were approved. Motion by Lee Rush, Second by Craig Arthur, motion carries.
Approval of invoices for payments. Lupardus requested a copy of the contract between Calhoun County and UniFirst Solutions for janitorial. Motion for approval by Craig Arthur, Second by Lee Rush
A grant was approved and draw downs of 140,000 for two new Sheriff vehicles. Sheriff Knight is looking for possible vehicles. The funding is coming in installments.
