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The first public hearing concerned Case 2024‑08 at 1059 North Poplar Fork Road, which the county said showed \"no visible progress\" toward compliance with a complaint recommending demolition of dilapidated structures, removal of trash and ongoing vegetation maintenance. Landowner Timothy A. Carroll told commissioners the property is co‑owned by his sister, that he has started asbestos testing and abatement and that he has engaged a contractor who offered to demolish structures, but that the contractor is busy and full‑time demolition estimates he received would be expensive.

\"I want to keep it in the family,\" Carroll told the commission when asked about his long‑term plans for the property. Carroll said the family has deep roots in Putnam County and said he and relatives are trying to assemble funds and equipment to complete the cleanup. Several neighbors and a former mayor who has previously helped clear debris described the site as heavily cluttered and said conditions predated recent months.

County Attorney Larry Jordan said the record includes a partition agreement and a limited power of attorney that give Carroll authority to handle day‑of matters for the property and that the sister named in the record had been sent certified notice and a receipt was on file. \"She was sent certified notice of the day‑of case prior to this and signed, and we did receive receipt for that,\" Jordan said on the record, while also noting staff would re‑review the file to ensure all required notifications were correctly served.

Given the time of year and Carroll’s representations, a commissioner moved to keep Case 2024‑08 before the commission and to give Carroll 90 days to show significant progress; commissioners approved the extension by voice vote and asked Carroll to communicate cleanup steps to county staff electronically so progress could be tracked.

A second case, Case 2024‑07 at 2042 North Poplar Fork Road (listed as Carroll’s wife’s property), was taken off the table and commissioners likewise approved an additional 90‑day period for cleanup efforts, with the same expectation of measurable progress. Carroll said the creek crossing on that property is currently washed out and that some temporary crossing work may be needed before full removal and remediation can proceed.

Commissioners noted that the county maintains a $100,000 line for cleanup of dilapidated properties and that, historically, the county has used contractors to perform work and place a lien on the property to recover costs if owners cannot complete the cleanup. Commissioners emphasized they prefer cooperative cleanup with the landowner where feasible and urged Carroll to work with county staff and family members to begin removal work when weather permits.

The commission asked staff to verify notification records and the limited power of attorney; staff agreed to review the file and report back. The extension motions required no immediate county expenditure; any county‑led cleanup and associated lien would be a separate, later action if Carroll fails to show progress within the allotted period.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting 1/28/25","oneSentenceSummary","At public hearings, the commission reviewed two code/enforcement 'day of' cases for properties on North Poplar Fork Road and granted 90‑day extensions to landowner Timothy Carroll while staff verifies notification and family power‑of‑attorney documents; commissioners reiterated county clean‑up funds are available as a last resort.","taxTitle","Putnam County, West Virginia","taxId",68917,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6365379,"WVU Extension reports steady 4‑H camp participation; staff seeks roughly $5,000 to keep costs below $200 per camper",331,1612000,1943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160196-3ff0232f183ba92cff099d1b592aecf9&start=1612&end=1943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160196-3ff0232f183ba92cff099d1b592aecf9/thumbnail_1612000.jpg","/articles/6365379/Putnam-County/West-Virginia/WVU-Extension-reports-steady-4H-camp-participation-staff-seeks-roughly-5000-to-keep-costs-below-200-per-camper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365379-c547e2bbc09b934b848686b86a86be61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202978&Signature=mizM6CXKFUyICmQnFxXisBb~B9oJv2ZPeMHIunnfkmSWz3gGfev6lme1aIbUfMVc~Q8z8JSmK4AKY9cUw1dcDMfIvCLqmSDMVXjFb0ceCWu4O7QbpwhVlZIRgqHT~4XNKMtp9ZQ9iVR4tbROBY-3fNWiuSov21V6vHpppbQ5EFQnRjmboOAB2QqaOpH1j~-fFKJcDxxGfPCTtASC4boNpDopE8HE7AvTczI7aKOV4JVrVos8Eu5KQNHvLRiFmRpJ2BYdGWtH5sOReBpUC-gAcVU3wZlGtF0l9VQcH~A12rHi2P8~yqI8120DWUeE2-tcK6mOYBRfxEq1V8h1fqx7gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rachel Neal, the Putnam County 4‑H and youth development agent with WVU Extension, updated the Putnam County Commission on Jan. 28 about last year’s 4‑H camp and asked the county to consider additional support to keep costs steady.

\"4 h is 1 of the largest youth organizations in the in the world,\" Neal said as she opened her report. She told commissioners that 116 children attended Putnam County’s 2024 camp at Camp Virgil Tate in Kanawha County, supported by 33 fully vetted volunteers and four WVU staff instructors.

Neal said camp programming includes archery, outdoor cooking, STEM, fishing, crafts and other rotating classes; attendees also participated in community service projects such as making rope dog toys for the animal shelter, placemats for a nursing home and tie blankets for foster youth. Putnam County 4‑H awarded roughly $6,000 in scholarships for campers in 2024 and used donations and an Amazon wish list to offset supply costs.

For 2025, Neal told the commission Camp Virgil Tate invoiced the county and the extension is evaluating whether to keep the camper fee at $175. She said extension staff currently expect to need about $5,000 more in sponsorships or donations to keep the fee below $200 per child. \"We're looking like we're gonna need roughly around $5,000 more to help keep the cost lower than $200 per kid,\" Neal said.

Neal also described growth in the volunteer team‑leader program and active recruitment plans to increase camper numbers back toward 140–145. Commissioners thanked Neal for the report and did not take an immediate funding action; she invited the commission to consider sponsorships and said she was coordinating with the extension’s treasurer and local donors.

The county’s role in camp funding has been to help keep out‑of‑pocket costs low for families; any county assistance would be considered alongside other county funding priorities in upcoming budget work.","Rachel Neal, Putnam County 4‑H and youth development agent, reported 116 campers attended 4‑H camp in 2024, that volunteers and staff keep per-camper costs low, and that roughly $5,000 in additional support is likely needed to prevent a price increase for families.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6365384,"Putnam County tables decisions on Stephen A. Andes recreation grants; commissioners to review budget",1297,274000,1571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160196-3ff0232f183ba92cff099d1b592aecf9&start=274&end=1571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160196-3ff0232f183ba92cff099d1b592aecf9/thumbnail_274000.jpg","/articles/6365384/Putnam-County/West-Virginia/Putnam-County-tables-decisions-on-Stephen-A-Andes-recreation-grants-commissioners-to-review-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365384-54647a93aa2689a137763b023a628193/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202978&Signature=BsZJVOWukwKGncr4pJ015~c9o6Y5L-C-ZrRp5cVBZG3-oOv5cEhHyYDdL4ZFJYR7qW~u5UMxU3BiLKSrZF1Cg1sY32LcwUsgdJ4B-LfCZRZxrUuj12XedYRjFWs8LcANnHICg7L2UNQCQQb8CKI5vCQGlocUuVFJYF9Lm4GfZmfx3Ij26hHUwUFgMApz7G8ay1vyED9oVxB9CR1BnzwqhZ3yZ1RgpfvKq9GxZEgS-3Z5tZskCfb6uq6mQyz5wx8YYBoFdNriSDarV9LcifwCrjxpjkf-o1n0c2mmM3XfQzFDoaDWp5jYacv5XU6rmEhgMW2iZVFbXyYShguS9luHIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Putnam County commissioners on Jan. 28 heard presentations from municipalities and nonprofit groups seeking grants from the Stephen A. Andes Recreation Enhancement Fund and voted to table decisions until the county finishes its budget process at the end of March.

The commission was told this is the ninth year of the Stephen A. Andes Recreation Enhancement Fund, which uses a portion of hotel-motel tax revenue to support municipal parks, recreation and town-beautification projects across Putnam County. Commissioners received applications from seven municipalities and two nonprofit organizations, and were told applicants requested a total of just under $136,000 while the county had $100,000 budgeted for the program.

Applicants described a range of projects. The City of Winfield asked for $10,711.64 for a swing and a flagpole and solar flag lighting at a riverside community center. The town of Bancroft requested about $20,720.72 to replace playground surfacing with rubber mulch, add a third flagpole and upgrade play equipment. Bellinger requested $35,000 toward a multi-year sidewalk and park access project that would support a 2013 Transportation Alternatives construction grant. Poca requested $34,599.20 to complete a playground, add picnic tables and build a larger shelter; the Putnam County Fair Board requested $13,920 for lighting and drainage work at the fairgrounds; Historic Hoag House Foundation asked for $6,560 toward an $8,200 project for climate control and porch repairs. One municipality (Buffalo) asked to carry forward prior-year grant money and requested a reduced additional amount; the precise carryover figure and final requested additional amount were not specified at the hearing.

Commissioners acknowledged the demand outstrips the available allocation and said the county would try to identify additional funding during the March budget sessions. \"The request for magic funds was just under $136,000. And we have $100,000 allocated to these funds,\" the commission chair said during the meeting. The commission moved and seconded a motion to table the grant awards until the end of March so the budget process could be completed; the motion passed by voice vote.

Tabling the item lets staff and commissioners consider carryover, reallocation or supplemental funding during the upcoming budget process. Commissioners asked applicants to remain available and said staff would notify applicants after the March sessions with the commission’s decisions.

Proposals were presented by each town or nonprofit representative in person; commissioners asked occasional clarifying questions about project timelines and local cost shares. Several towns said work could be completed by summer or early fall if funding were available.

The commission did not award funds at the Jan. 28 meeting and formally scheduled final action after the county completes its budget discussions in March.","Putnam County commissioners heard requests from towns and nonprofits for Stephen A. Andes Recreation Enhancement Fund grants totaling just under $136,000 but, with $100,000 allocated, voted to table final awards until budget work concludes at the end of March.","actionData","errors"]

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Putnam County grants 90‑day extensions in two dilapidated‑property cases amid notification and family‑ownership disputes

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Putnam County tables decisions on Stephen A. Andes recreation grants; commissioners to review budget