The table is set for the next caucus as fiscal court admits it has questions

Judge/Executive David Fields was not present at the September 13 regular caucus due to illness, and that led to a few issues being tabled as the magistrates had questions that needed answers before they would vote.
District 1 Magistrate Alan Whaley, the senior member of fiscal court, was the presiding official over the regular meeting that brought in a bid for the county barn roof, cameras for the animal shelter, and the solid waste agreement--all of which were tabled till the next meeting.
The meeting started with a presentation by Jackie Arnold and Krissy Bell of the Clayton Arnold Foundation. The Harrison County foundation is in memory of Clayton Arnold, a young man who passed away from a brain tumor in September of 2021. His mother started his savings to begin a 501c3 to help kids in need. The representatives approached Pendleton County Fiscal Court to expand its fundraising and its service to the Pendleton County area with the idea of sponsoring programs such as Shop with a Cop. The court gave the representatives some ideas for fundraising events in the county, and they enthusiastically voted to put $500 toward the project with District 4 Magistrate Rick Mineer promising donating $200 more in the name of Howard’s Place.
Fiscal court unanimously voted to approve Mark Wegford and Janet Scanlon’s reappointment to the joint planning commission, and they also approved the hiring of Lee Workman as the new code enforcement officer for both the county and the city of Falmouth. Workman will replace the retiring Kevin Valentine. Workman starts full-time on Monday, September 19.
Due to the fact that the court had questions concerning the scope of the cameras for the animal shelter, the discussion was tabled. District 2 Magistrate Josh Plummer questioned whether or not the main problem to be addressed--the fact people drop dogs over the fence who cannot be traced--would be handled by the angles of the proposed cameras.
District 3 Magistrate Darrin Gregg stated that he was against cameras. He wanted to build a higher fence. Mineer said he felt the court was contradicting itself because they did not allocate for fencing before, forcing the shelter to locate used fencing for its purpose. Whaley questioned if the cameras were stationary or if they moved. After the discussion, the magistrates agreed to table the discussion.
One bid for the barn county barn roof was opened. The bid from R&R Roofing was $32,650. Workmanship was guaranteed for five years, but Mineer questioned the material guarantee. The discussion was tabled until the court could gain further information.
Plummer asked to table the five-year solid waste agreement because he had not seen such a plan previously and he wanted time to process it. Whaley explained that the plan had more to do with their standing with the state and did not affect the host agreement being discussed with Rumpke. The vote was tabled due to the need to ask questions.
The recreation agreement for the county athletic park was approved for fiscal court’s portion.
Carpet replacement for the courthouse was approved at a bit of $8,100. The bid included replacing all carpeted areas and removing the platform on which fiscal court is seated, moving them down to floor level.
Morgan-Four Oaks bridge repair was approved at $12,500. The bridge can currently hold two tons, and that was expected to increase upon state inspection after the work is completed.
Economic development funding of $11,392 from LGEA funds were put toward water and sewer projects on Center Ridge and Turner Ridge Roads.
As they reviewed the final items on the budget, Mineer asked that the court review the $1,300 allotment for County Attorney Stacy Sanning’s office. The budget states the allotment is for office supplies, but Sanning explained that money was also used for things such as rent.
In closing remarks, Plummer asked again that District 6 be contacted regarding mowing on U.S. 27 in the area of White Oak Road. Plummer states he has contacted the state on multiple occasions due to the fact it is a safety issue for those using the road. He feels he is not being heard.
The next caucus of the PC Fiscal Court will be held Tuesday, September 20, at 6 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.