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County affirms two Martinsburg petitions, approving annexation orders for 43.3292 and 3.2820 acres
Summary
The Berkeley County Commission approved two ministerial orders confirming annexations by the City of Martinsburg — one for 43.3292 acres near the hospital/YMCA and a second 3.2820‑acre tract — after staff presented certificates showing the city’s petition, public hearing and ordinance under the annexation‑without‑election code provisions.
County staff presented certificates from the Martinsburg City Council showing property‑owner petitions and city ordinances approving annexations without election; the commission treated the county role as ministerial and approved both orders.
For the larger tract, staff said the area is near the hospital and YMCA and that the petition totals 43.3292 acres. Commissioners moved and approved an order confirming that annexation.
A second petition covered a 3.2820‑acre tract. Commissioners reviewed parcel maps and discussed which parcel and tax map entries applied; staff and commissioners clarified the exhibit and parcel identifiers during the exchange. After the clarification, the commission approved the second annexation order as presented.
Staff noted that, under the cited code provisions, the county’s confirmation follows the city’s petition, public hearing and ordinance when procedures are met. No public testimony opposed the annexations during the county meeting; the actions were taken by voice vote.
