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Pendleton County to send amended 911 ordinance to fee collectors; proclamation approved for Telecommunicators Week
Summary
The Commission approved a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and heard that an amended 911 ordinance — effective July 1, 2026 — will be sent to entities that collect the 911 fee; commissioners were told a pending state bill could alter 911 funding rules.
Diana Mitchell, Pendleton County 911 Director, presented a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12–18, 2026). Commissioner Roger Dahmer read the proclamation and, on motion of Commissioner Jimmie Bennett, the Commission approved it by unanimous vote.
Emergency Services Coordinator Rick Gillespie told the Commission he is sending an amended 911 ordinance to all companies that collect the 911 fee and said, "The new ordinance is effective as of July 1, 2026." Gillespie also warned that a bill currently in the West Virginia Legislature could change how 911 funding is derived and, if enacted, could require adjustments to the county ordinance.
The discussion provided both a ceremonial recognition for telecommunicators and a procedural update for local 911 funding administration. County staff did not specify which companies have already received the amended ordinance or how much fiscal impact the legislative bill might have.
