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Buckhannon council hears funding requests from fire department, festival and arts center
Summary
At the July 15 special meeting, Buckhannon Fire Chief JB Kimble requested funds for radio/phone upgrades, lighting, an exhaust system and a hose tester; Shane Jenkins sought $40,000–$50,000 for the West Virginia Strawberry Festival; Recorder Randy Sanders asked the council to consider replacing the Colonial Arts Center main-hall air conditioner.
Buckhannon City Council members on July 15 heard a series of General Fund funding requests from the Buckhannon Fire Department, the West Virginia Strawberry Festival and the Colonial Arts Center.
Buckhannon Fire Department Chief JB Kimble asked the council for financial assistance to update phone and radio systems, improve interior and exterior lighting at the fire complex, install an exhaust system at the sub-station and purchase a hose tester. Chief Kimble also said the department is awaiting quotes to upgrade an older fire truck. Council members engaged in a question-and-answer session with the chief.
Shane Jenkins, president of the West Virginia Strawberry Festival, thanked the council for prior support and requested a $40,000 to $50,000 cash contribution to help secure a permanent headquarters, storage for parade floats, continued headliner bookings and to offset increasing parade and security costs in light of an anticipated state funding cut.
Recorder Randy Sanders reported increased use of the Colonial Arts Center and said the main hall air conditioner is aging and failing; he asked council members to consider funding a replacement unit.
Mayor Robbie Skinner told the council the city will weigh these requests alongside other capital needs and pursue grant opportunities where appropriate. No final appropriations to the General Fund for these items were recorded at the July 15 meeting.
