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Putnam County approves two annexations into City of Hurricane and makes personnel appointments
Summary
Commissioners approved petitions to annex roughly 4.01 and 5.3 acres into the City of Hurricane, appointed two humane officers after sheriff consent, temporarily appointed Commissioner Ellis to preside during a recusal, and reappointed Commissioner Skidmore as commission president.
The Putnam County Commission approved two petitions to annex parcels into the City of Hurricane and completed several administrative appointments.
Staff and commissioners reviewed petitions to annex approximately 4.01 acres (project 2019102) and 5.3 acres (project 2019102) into the City of Hurricane. Commissioners said the petitions showed the owner or residents requested annexation and that the city is willing to accept the property; motions to approve both annexations passed by voice vote. Staff noted Mayor Scott Edwards signed one of the petitions.
Separately, commissioners approved an order naming two additional humane officers — Victoria Walker and Austin Nolan — bringing the total to four; staff said the statute requires the sheriff’s consent and that the sheriff had indicated approval. The commission signed the required order with three signatures.
Because a commissioner recused themself due to dual responsibilities as city manager for the City of Hurricane, commissioners appointed Commissioner Ellis as temporary president for the relevant agenda items. After the items were completed, the commission made a motion and reappointed Commissioner Skidmore as president of the Putnam County Commission.
All approvals occurred by motion and voice vote during the meeting; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript.
