Monongalia County approves multiple personnel hires, names Chestnut Ridge Park superintendent

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — At its July 30 meeting the Monongalia County Commission approved a slate of personnel appointments across several departments, including a new superintendent for Chestnut Ridge Park.

The commission approved two full‑time hires in the county clerk’s office: Caitlin Harris and Samantha Bridal, each listed as full‑time permanent employees with a stated rate of pay of $3,750 (pay period or monthly basis as presented) and start dates of Aug. 1, 2025. The commission also approved two part‑time relief workers for the youth services center: Emily Livengood and Caitlin Bauer, with a starting wage of $16.40 per hour and first day listed as the day of the meeting.

Parks director Sarah Petsko introduced the Chestnut Ridge Park appointment. The commission approved naming Meredith (surname not specified in the record) as superintendent at Chestnut Ridge Park with a stated annual salary of $35,000; the position includes onsite housing and benefits and a start date of Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.

What the record shows: The personnel votes were taken as part of consent or personnel business and carried by voice vote with all commissioners saying “aye.” The record includes motion and second for each personnel item and a standard roll call of approval.

Discussion versus action: The meeting record shows formal approval of the hires. No amendments to salaries or start dates were recorded in the minutes presented at the meeting.

Ending: Newly hired staff and the parks superintendent were welcomed by commissioners. The superintendent appointment was announced publicly by the parks director and ratified by the commission.