Monongalia County Commission approves consent agenda, two hires and LiveScan maintenance contract
November 27, 2025 | Monongalia County, West Virginia
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Monongalia County — The Monongalia County Commission on Nov. 26 approved its consent agenda, confirmed two personnel hires and authorized a one‑year maintenance and support agreement for the county’s LiveScan fingerprint system.
The consent agenda included minutes from Nov. 19, 2025; line‑item vouchers and departmental charges; and payroll. Administrator Reneta McClure listed voucher line items and reported a voucher total of $1,459,008.63 and payroll of $1,261,001.83. An unidentified commissioner moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor by voice vote.
The commission approved personnel items on the agenda. The prosecuting attorney’s office presented Brian Shockley for hire as a full‑time assistant prosecuting attorney with a stated start date of Dec. 1. Brian Shockley introduced himself to the commission, saying, "This is Brian Shockley." The commission moved and voted to approve the appointment. Commissioners welcomed the new staff member and exchanged Thanksgiving greetings.
The commission also approved a part‑time, seasonal hire for Chestnut Ridge Park: Ariana Hess as a tubing‑hill attendant at $12 per hour. During the personnel discussion staff corrected the start date to Dec. 19; the amended motion was seconded and approved.
In new business, the commission considered a maintenance and support agreement with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for the LiveScan fingerprint system at the Monongalia County Justice Center covering Jan. 26, 2026 through Jan. 25, 2027. Staff noted the LiveScan system was originally purchased with a grant from the Supreme Court and that the county has assumed maintenance obligations. The proposed renewal carries a nominal price increase of about 5 percent, according to staff. A motion to approve the agreement was seconded and carried by voice vote.
No public speakers addressed the commission during the public‑comment period; a commenter listed on the agenda, Colleen Grama, was recorded as not present. The meeting adjourned after brief commissioner reports and holiday remarks.
Actions recorded at the meeting include approval of the consent agenda, confirmation of two personnel appointments, approval of the IDEMIA maintenance agreement, and formal adjournment. The commission did not identify specific vendors’ contract dollar amounts during the discussion; the maintenance term and approximate price change were stated as above.
What’s next: The commission did not schedule further formal votes related to the items discussed; routine follow‑up will be through administrative channels and future meetings as needed.
The consent agenda included minutes from Nov. 19, 2025; line‑item vouchers and departmental charges; and payroll. Administrator Reneta McClure listed voucher line items and reported a voucher total of $1,459,008.63 and payroll of $1,261,001.83. An unidentified commissioner moved to approve the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and the commission voted in favor by voice vote.
The commission approved personnel items on the agenda. The prosecuting attorney’s office presented Brian Shockley for hire as a full‑time assistant prosecuting attorney with a stated start date of Dec. 1. Brian Shockley introduced himself to the commission, saying, "This is Brian Shockley." The commission moved and voted to approve the appointment. Commissioners welcomed the new staff member and exchanged Thanksgiving greetings.
The commission also approved a part‑time, seasonal hire for Chestnut Ridge Park: Ariana Hess as a tubing‑hill attendant at $12 per hour. During the personnel discussion staff corrected the start date to Dec. 19; the amended motion was seconded and approved.
In new business, the commission considered a maintenance and support agreement with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC for the LiveScan fingerprint system at the Monongalia County Justice Center covering Jan. 26, 2026 through Jan. 25, 2027. Staff noted the LiveScan system was originally purchased with a grant from the Supreme Court and that the county has assumed maintenance obligations. The proposed renewal carries a nominal price increase of about 5 percent, according to staff. A motion to approve the agreement was seconded and carried by voice vote.
No public speakers addressed the commission during the public‑comment period; a commenter listed on the agenda, Colleen Grama, was recorded as not present. The meeting adjourned after brief commissioner reports and holiday remarks.
Actions recorded at the meeting include approval of the consent agenda, confirmation of two personnel appointments, approval of the IDEMIA maintenance agreement, and formal adjournment. The commission did not identify specific vendors’ contract dollar amounts during the discussion; the maintenance term and approximate price change were stated as above.
What’s next: The commission did not schedule further formal votes related to the items discussed; routine follow‑up will be through administrative channels and future meetings as needed.
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