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Mance said the outreach included messaging about taxes and economic benefits the company expects to provide. \"Nextera wants to build large overhead transmission lines through our county. We do not want that. We've advocated an alternative, which is bearing the lines along, our major routes in The US Route 50, which would increase the cost by almost 2 times,\" Mance said. He suggested county staff and commissioners examine how to use potential tax revenue or incentive programs to encourage the project to use routes preferred by the county.

Mance said he would continue researching investment tools and planned to present findings and a proposed county response by the commission's next meeting. He also said he has been researching investment tools related to the sale of the senior center and has an RFP prepared for that item.

Why it matters: Transmission routing and siting can affect local land use, visual impacts and property interests. Commissioner Mance framed the matter as an opportunity for the county to evaluate incentives to influence project design, but no formal county action or policy was adopted on July 8.

No formal motion was made; Mance committed to provide research and a proposed response for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hampshire County Commission Livestream","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioner Mance reported receiving outreach from NextEra Energy about regional transmission projects and said the company proposes large overhead lines; he said the county has advocated routing along US Route 50 and will research using tax incentives to influence design and report back to the commission.","taxTitle","Hampshire County, West Virginia","taxId",68971,"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},6178112,"Commission approves $1,600 to repair HVAC at Romney Volunteer Rescue Squad building",351,3572000,3923000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce&start=3572&end=3923","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce/thumbnail_3572000.jpg","/articles/6178112/Hampshire-County/West-Virginia/Commission-approves-1600-to-repair-HVAC-at-Romney-Volunteer-Rescue-Squad-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178112-4fd31b62ceaccb2ac6754fb7e8a5ea47/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233079&Signature=Zha2EmMuNwev~CY-Yim3M-nQyNEV8fjrVKPFBp6OkYOw-cXK7Ku~k9ryobwDYoLPtAsVLWAkxlqfNOBTZ8sWHcqJ716gn4ftB-fvxBFM05rBcP66KIlE3kQuERuJKUzQrfY0YLjM~SXqvKzmxhUSEwZP4GqL1u9Z0qlq26UJR3h80-46BB~3~bAYTcUKkNVKUww3aqm8uVjSsYKg~54jXnw66cZp7qt6Nu2splZyv5iMU2bi4djgSsQaVc5-br~K4GtWdzniGSr7rRKfBoaIc1a1mBQ93fBYZuizFwnHyPbbL54A6DwGVB7IRFSATskjXiDrvlKsw65MUjGni1-0cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hampshire County Commission on July 8 approved $1,600 to repair the HVAC system at the Romney Volunteer Rescue Squad building after the squad reported a refrigerant leak and provided a contractor quote recommending repair.

Commissioners reviewed a written request from Blake Schockey, president of the Romney Volunteer Rescue Squad, who said two contractors inspected the system. Schockey's letter (read into the record by the clerk) said one contractor recommended full replacement and declined to provide a written quote, while L and T Electrical Contractors inspected the system and recommended a repair quote and said the current unit should last several more years after repair. The squad asked the commission to consider covering the repair cost.

Clerk Strait summarized the request and the quoted repair cost. \"Bottom line up front, $1,600 to repair a system,\" the clerk said. Commissioner Bridal made the motion to approve the $1,600 repair payment; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Romney Rescue Squad operates from a county-owned leased building, and functioning HVAC is necessary for volunteer operations and the squad's equipment; the repair will restore climate control and buy time before larger replacement is needed.

The commission did not debate alternative funding sources at length and approved the payment during the regular meeting.","The Hampshire County Commission approved a $1,600 payment to repair an HVAC refrigerant leak at the Romney Volunteer Rescue Squad building after the squad provided a contractor quote recommending repair over replacement.",{"_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},6178117,"Capon Bridge Complex restroom repairs come in $14,000 over budget; development authority to cover shortfall pending board action",1106,2428000,3534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce&start=2428&end=3534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce/thumbnail_2428000.jpg","/articles/6178117/Hampshire-County/West-Virginia/Capon-Bridge-Complex-restroom-repairs-come-in-14000-over-budget-development-authority-to-cover-shortfall-pending-board-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178117-df2c159feaa316ac13cb08e11b9ab3c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233079&Signature=ea0cJbwNHt-xEX1zpfG8YJJ9KRHTSM~k~rBer-MVIOmv0vLhkGNLqiV0Mjs3LM-AqE673v~UkV~q~FpQOQ2tAgUTWHfenWb-5btVcQqbP8G0GB7m02v68KVxt4ySf6OmknK1Lvif2uen1F5mmsqH7yJbBWGFctCNDareigiWBO0gUtqxTQhme-oNDei4RIqeT-L3q8NJGQF0CX3y9GPIrhfbJe8bae6UwPPZ6fizUOUhTlzREWkt3MrUiDTMpUOxCsR6~Hic6bOGVK64K~EONr6EEqDdBF7bNJopAQWgu8IsinF7dleyuzsadsEfgxFXsD0uZz1sfDlmVbefv15MHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hampshire County Commission heard on July 8 that public bids to remodel downstairs restrooms and install a new upstairs bathroom at the Capon Bridge Community Complex came in about $14,000 higher than the development authority's remaining project budget.

John Todd Hott of the Capon Bridge Development Authority reported that three plumbing contractors submitted bids after a mandatory pre-bid meeting. \"The Genesis came in at $48,600. Integrity Plumbing came in at ... $51,030, and Capenbridge Glass came in at $61,070,\" Hott said, and noted those numbers left the project about $14,000 over the authority's remaining funds.

Hott said the development authority and staff reviewed the proposals and that project staff had confidence in the low bidder. He said the authority applied earlier for a USDA grant (for doors, windows and other work) but that the grant award had not been announced and that plumbing had not been included in the original grant scope.

Commissioners discussed options: rebid the work (which would delay the project) or authorize the development authority to use its infrastructure fund to cover the shortfall. Commissioner Mance said he had proposed expanding the permitted uses of the development authority's infrastructure fund so the authority could spend the money on local infrastructure projects; the development authority's director said the authority could borrow the $14,000 and repay it from future rents. \"If we borrow money from that fund ... I would like to repay it through the rents we collect,\" the director said.

Several commissioners indicated they supported awarding the contract to Genesis, the low bidder, and accepted the development authority's plan to borrow from and later replenish the infrastructure fund, subject to the development authority board's formal approval. Hott requested the commission's practical approval to proceed; commissioners indicated support but did not record a formal roll-call vote on the award during the July 8 meeting.

Why it matters: The complex hosts county services and community events; functioning restrooms and a new upstairs bathroom for a women's wellness center are part of routine building upkeep and accessibility. Using the development authority's infrastructure funds will allow the work to proceed more quickly than rebidding.

No final formal county commission appropriation was recorded on July 8; the development authority director said the authority would seek to repay any borrowed funds from rents and other revenues.","Three plumbing bids for restroom remodels and a new upstairs bathroom at the Capon Bridge Community Complex came in higher than expected; commissioners discussed using the development authority's infrastructure fund to cover the $14,000 shortfall and indicated support for awarding the contract to the low bidder, Genesis.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6178122,"Hampshire County commissioners agree to study lump-sum donation to help Romney build community pool",1496,868000,2364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce&start=868&end=2364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5328380-e63141f69be23aef7335a1979f18e9ce/thumbnail_868000.jpg","/articles/6178122/Hampshire-County/West-Virginia/Hampshire-County-commissioners-agree-to-study-lump-sum-donation-to-help-Romney-build-community-pool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6178122-671f7b72589810fed0c94f18be3c7127/orig.mp4?Expires=1776233079&Signature=VGeEPO3IuToyIYBOytcCJwNKNVFbnJjGoZ8uiSiqtqJ671PcuDhnzKdNfW659jerAw6PFscak2GUno~N25OzDtPJTsXT8dOuw0Bf1uXkWYAj5SD6wR1-hiLwQEji40UxXd2iCYlKFq6di0XLjv4LYAUHlI2QMrKSfbCW-kqyiIBZDq4Mw8wmoQ4i-ATCfwF~7bVNxWV-vUQYWtMFAZoCSjd76i8yloJksZcUB2XzIrGwyuTsjcWrEwh6xthhIgZKNu3z6OisKoFlx~qhXODn725Im-tMYc15W3uJO5821uRRCzK3bAy1emTvzdG5x9QHmy3U-7vQJVYB9hwe0r0nOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Romney pool organizers told the Hampshire County Commission on July 8 that volunteers and the Town of Romney have pledged about $700,000 toward a $1,100,000 Phase 1 community pool project and asked the county to consider bridging the remaining funding gap.

The pool presenters, led by Patty Anderson of the Romney Pool Project, said the nonprofit has raised roughly $700,000 and aims for a total of $1,100,000 to build the pool, pool house, restrooms and concession area. \"We are now close to $700,000 pledged for our pool as we explained in June. Our goal is 1,100,000.0 and we are at the jump off point and need to move now in order to have a pool next year for the community,\" Anderson said.

The project team proposed several financing ideas, including using opioid settlement funds or offering an interest-free loan, and described a recurring ACH debit program to build predictable revenue. Anderson described the ACH plan: \"With this debit program, we are equating 1 unit as $5. If we can have 1,000 pledges per month of $25 per month, we can build the pool.\" She also outlined programming goals including swim lessons, a swim team and youth activities.

Mayor Cadel, who accompanied the presenters, framed the pool as more than recreation: \"Along with being a recreational facility, it will the pool will provide education, as she mentioned, for young adults and young children and hopefully seniors as well. And I think it could be looked at in a different light, and that is as an economic development tool.\" He said the town envisions later additions beyond the Phase 1 scope.

Commissioners discussed financing options and constraints. Commissioner Mance described two financing approaches and urged caution about long-term obligations to future commissions: \"We can't make an allocation for 20,000 a year for the next 10 years.\" He said a lump-sum donation would avoid creating a recurring obligation and suggested the commission's fiscal staff review available funds. Commissioner Bridal noted construction and long-term maintenance costs for pools and sought confirmation that $1,100,000 represents the current project estimate, which the presenters affirmed is bid-dependent.

After discussion, Commissioner Englager moved that the commission ask the clerk's office to review the budget and assist the commissioners in developing a recommended lump-sum donation amount; the motion was seconded and passed. Commissioner Mance recused himself from the vote because of his legal involvement with the project; the clerk will present a recommendation at a special meeting previously scheduled for July 15.

The presenters requested a timely answer to keep the project on track for an opening next summer. Anderson said volunteers will hold a free community Kids Day and urged residents to sign up for the ACH program and other fundraising efforts.

Why it matters: The commission's decision could provide the final gap funding to complete Phase 1 of a volunteer-driven pool that organizers say would support youth programming and community recreation across Hampshire County. The clerk's budget review will determine whether a lump-sum donation is feasible without creating ongoing county obligations.

The commission did not commit a specific dollar amount at the July 8 meeting; the clerk will return with recommended figures and a proposal for formal action at the special meeting.","Romney volunteers told the Hampshire County Commission they have raised about $700,000 toward a $1.1 million Phase 1 pool project and asked the county to consider opioid settlement funds or an interest-free loan; commissioners asked the clerk to review the county budget and prepare a recommended lump-sum figure for a vote at a special meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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