Commissioners Matt Walker, Kevin Helmick and Craig Arthur met for a “work session” at the Calhoun County Courthouse at 4 p.m. this evening, January 19, 2022. A work session means that no agenda or official action occurred. The meeting was called by Commission President Matt Walker who stated that he was concerned about the direction Read More…
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Calhoun County Commission “Work Session” Thursday at 4 p.m.
Ridgeview News reached out to the County Clerk regarding a special meeting that was called by the Calhoun County Commissioners for Thursday Evening, January 19, 2023 at 4 p.m. The reason for the work session has not been stated. There was no agenda or purpose listed on the announcement. We will cover the meeting,
Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Financial Statement
DECEMBER 2022 BEGINNING BALANCE TAXES IN TAX CLEARING RECEIPTS COLLECTED LESS ORDERS ISSUED NET BALANCE 1 $911,372.75 $16,668.10 $174,684.26 $305,008.04 $797,717.07 2 $8,215.21 $0.00 $2,272.42 $5,942.79 3 $33,230.34 $0.00 $0.00 $33,230.34 4 $6,104.43 $1,910.20 $0.00 $8,014.63 5 $3,849.08 $262.33 $416.65 $3,694.76 6 $251.00 $0.00 $0.00 $251.00 7 $435,720.92 $138,508.65 $46,202.05 $528,027.52 8 $8,497.92 $1,510.00 $652.50 Read More…
First County Commission Meeting of the Year Has Considerable Public Comment
Calhoun County Commission met for the first time in the New Year 2023, with the newly elected Republican Commissioner, Craig Arthur. First order of business following the opening and pledge was the election of Commission President. Matt Walker, who opened the meeting stated that he had been nominated by Commissioner Kevin Helmick, he seconded the Read More…
Calhoun County Commission Year in Review 2022
By Publisher, Shari Johnson Looking back at the year 2022 with regard to the decision making of Calhoun County government, their decision making style varied from either their complete refusal to make a decision, or a snap decision without discussion or possibly any thought to the process. Below is a year in review of what Read More…
First Calhoun Commission Meeting of 2023 to be held Monday, January 9
AGENDA January 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. Meeting also by ZOOM Participate by Phone: +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll free) I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Election of Commission President 2023 II. Approve Minutes: December 12, 2022 and December 22, 2022 (Special Meeting) III. Delegation Requests A. IV: Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OES B. Read More…
Sale of Sheriff’s Vehicles Raise Questions Again with County Management
While Ridgeview News was an advocate of the Calhoun Sheriff’s Department in recent months regarding his lack of transportation it seems his judgment with regards to his previous transportation was lacking if not possibly crossing a line of legality regarding WV State Code. Ridgeview News received multiple complaints as to the manner Sheriff Basnett handled Read More…
Craig Arthur Sworn in by Judge Anita Ashley as Newest County Commissioner
Photos by Roger Propst, Photographer Craig Arthur, Republican, was sworn into office for the position of Calhoun County Commissioner by Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022, between cases on a very busy day in Circuit Court. Friends and family came to observe the event which was followed by a Republican Executive Read More…
Final Meeting for Michael Hicks as Commissioner, more questions regarding County Financial Reports
The Calhoun County Commission met for their December regular meeting and the final meeting of President Michael Hicks who opted not to run again this term and will be replaced by newly elected Republican Craig Arthur. Michael Hick is a Democrat which now changes the dynamics of the County Commission to two Republicans (Craig Arthur Read More…
Calhoun County Commission to Meet on Monday
CALHOUN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, December 12, 2022 9:00 a.m. AGENDAMEETING ALSO BY ZOOM Meeting #5936021621 Password 1234Participate by Phone: +13126266799 or +19292056099 (Both Numbers are Toll Free) I. Pledge of Allegiance: II. Approve Minutes: November 14, 2022 III. Delegations/Requests: A. Calhoun Homes – Robin Hughes IV. Reports A. E-911, LEPC and OESB. AmbulanceC. Wood Festival CommitteeD. CRIE. County ParkF. FRNG. Home Confinement ReportH. Sheriff’s ReportI. Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation V. New Business:A. Mt. Zion PSD and Read More…
