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Judy Della Garza, who identified herself as a resident of Stuartstown, asked the commission to “join Preston and Hampshire Counties and pass a resolution to oppose the Marl Transmission Line project,” saying the line would bring 110- to 200-foot towers and run near Cheat Lake and other valued natural and historic resources. She also told the commission that West Virginia ratepayers would pay an estimated $440 million for two proposed transmission lines.

Della Garza cited potential impacts including reduced property values, visual impacts on the Cheat Lake viewshed, and risks from erosion and sedimentation during construction that could affect aquatic life. She also said the project would cross federal and national sites including the Monongahela National Forest, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.

Commissioners said they had received substantial information on the project and were actively fact-finding. Commissioner Sean said the commission is “doing its fact finding to actually understand all angles of the project” and that staff and commissioners plan to attend community information events and meet with interested parties. Commissioners repeatedly said they would not take a public stance until after they had reviewed the facts.

No formal request for a resolution appeared on the June 18 agenda; commissioners did not vote on a resolution during the meeting. Instead, they noted community concern, said they plan to continue researching the project, and identified a June 29 public information session as one venue for further learning.

Speakers asked the commission to consider both local environmental and economic impacts; commissioners said they will review submitted materials and may meet separately with project stakeholders before deciding whether to endorse or oppose the project.

The commission did not take formal action on the MARL project at the June 18 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monongalia County Commission meeting June 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents asked the Monongalia County Commission on June 18 to oppose the proposed MARL high-voltage transmission line, saying it would bring large towers, harm property values and cross national forests and trails.","taxTitle","Monongalia County, West Virginia","taxId",2632,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194998,"Acorn Village residents demand review, ask county for halt after Kings Court grading linked to weekend flooding",1749,427000,2176000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854&start=427&end=2176","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6194998/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Acorn-Village-residents-demand-review-ask-county-for-halt-after-Kings-Court-grading-linked-to-weekend-flooding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194998-962b4ddffc17edbbc6ef63a67a595709/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884492&Signature=nddGsjwHibCtMphYhV9z1J2apDEMkXYi7bNNej3QsyPoPWDnB6b5FENPWZpFV1~A3b2M-lgxGIUTmG4HNxOuWRIbWuKzvE5t3NVVA7KbELtVMYlJqwoGDS-OJ7z4Sigzz6eRd3MDbAfFwIJRyWFtQsa2W3S-HhuwNpN-PG~XepaByXhuREvY3kKVN0mEgI4KkZ6COHyaKzzPoMJqkcASNqkd31jiFk~SLxr4DKVrM-09VfAaxZJsQtZ6Y2w64wUAhUVrC1M4U94X-nkQETXQotLUV8pd1cBG-HydLJEvnQw2iDnuaADqoNi6VJdX-7YBibCaY~9yf0kRZ4pZVmhWdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Acorn Village homeowners told the Monongalia County Commission on June 18 that grading and earthmoving at the Kings Court development preceded a flooding event on Sunday that damaged properties in their neighborhood and that the developer proceeded ahead of installed stormwater controls.

Residents said the developer’s work diverged from plans they believed had been approved, and they asked the commission whether it can temporarily halt construction while the plans and permits are re-reviewed.

The concerns matter because residents say the work allowed extensive alteration of the site before the stormwater management system was in place, producing runoff that flooded yards and homes. Lou Anne Hendershot, speaking for multiple homeowners, said the grubbing and grading permit allowed “extensive alteration before the installation of the storm water management system designed to protect our community” and that the deviation resulted in “a flooding event that significantly damaged many of our properties.”

Neighbor Nancy Eisentraut told commissioners she and others “got completely flooded” on Sunday and said she had contacted county officials twice in the two weeks before the event asking for help. Business owner Chad Matheny described persistent drainage problems at other locations and said several storm drains appear plugged or stagnant. Matheny said he had tried to involve the state Division of Highways but was told the drainage appeared to be a property-owner issue.

Commissioners and staff treated the statements as substantive complaints requiring fact-finding rather than immediate enforcement action. Commissioner Sean said he regularly forwards resident concerns to the county planner and asked that Andrew, the county planner, provide the commission with a summary report on what occurred over the weekend and whether any actions by the developer could have contributed to the flooding. The president of the commission said he would “look into that immediately” and requested an update later in the day.

Speakers asked whether the commission has the authority to issue a temporary stop-work order; residents also requested an immediate work session that would include the commission and “all relevant stakeholders.” Commissioners said the planning office enforces permitting parameters and that the commission’s direct, unilateral authority to halt private development is limited; they did not issue a stop-work order on June 18.

Commissioners said they have contacted the Municipal Utilities Board and the Division of Highways and that the county floodplain coordinator and county planner are involved. Commissioners repeated they will seek factual information from staff and from the developer before taking further public-facing action.

The commission did not vote on any enforcement measure at the June 18 meeting. Instead, the body directed staff to prepare a factual summary of the recent work and the sequence of events that led to the flooding so the commission can determine whether further administrative or legal steps are warranted.

The residents who spoke requested a prompt work session and clearer communication from permitting staff. Commission members said they would follow up after reviewing the planner’s report.

The county’s next step is to receive and review the planner’s summary and any available inspection and permit records; commissioners indicated they would then decide whether to call a work session, seek counsel, or take other administrative actions.","Acorn Village homeowners told the Monongalia County Commission on June 18 that grading and earthmoving at the Kings Court development preceded a Sunday flooding event that damaged properties in their neighborhood and asked whether the county can pause construction while plans and permits are re-reviewed.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194977,"Commission approves redirecting $84,000 opioid-settlement grant to West Virginia Sober Living Solutions building purchase",47,1659000,1706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854&start=1659&end=1706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854/thumbnail_1659000.jpg","/articles/6194977/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Commission-approves-redirecting-84000-opioid-settlement-grant-to-West-Virginia-Sober-Living-Solutions-building-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194977-88c7c686019228a808f572f724b64f81/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884492&Signature=Qw17v~-YwrsqFhtOdNg67yi8xmnRmLfpv~ksUwsUtNavxOmnnRmwwVUSrcxwQELlHH5lIXzA0QsIsL-3NEgtdM1q3m45I~~tP~~-LDqUii4ulDqgep9BLzR2i5kmmSyHDcNgB7IX-ZBrRpAJrOYn7-Tctu7-UGgbwToPj1m~1giQ42shljx3JQ3K9EADoUg~n1SqG01j2Ipj6OUVo~bGGvZj0mhb3gFBc~RqXslq8M5kBPp9URNZnKZyDLG0plvbIg-vFAN-~lbh-Xo4zh7jAqikHLEM4Nmbi7Ac4liNPKo9qFLlu1wvFWcIzM9B6XP3OfS8YqTBnoiYKXbbtVgvrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monongalia County Commission approved on June 18 a request from West Virginia Sober Living Solutions to modify the budget of an opioid-settlement fund award and apply the full $84,000 grant to a building purchase.

County staff said the nonprofit had originally budgeted part of the award to hire a peer recovery support specialist, but delays in acquiring the building had postponed that hire. The organization asked to redirect the entire award toward purchasing the building so the project can proceed.

Commissioners voted to approve the budget modification by voice vote. The approval moves the previously earmarked funds from personnel costs to real property acquisition within the scope of the existing grant award.

Commission staff did not report any additional conditions or new reporting requirements at the time of the vote. The county will process the budget modification consistent with its opioid-settlement grant procedures.","Monongalia County Commissioners approved a request by West Virginia Sober Living Solutions to move an $84,000 award from a planned peer-recovery specialist position into the purchase of a building, citing project delays that postponed hiring.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194981,"Monongalia County to close county buildings June 19 after West Virginia AG opinion on Juneteenth",520,1322000,1842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854&start=1322&end=1842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854/thumbnail_1322000.jpg","/articles/6194981/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Monongalia-County-to-close-county-buildings-June-19-after-West-Virginia-AG-opinion-on-Juneteenth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194981-90c939961b3588d9bddd996dc1a9497c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884492&Signature=Vlq4lvj9Hb6HTxaW73zj6OvsqJbHBj~UpEVaR0rt4~wSFkPMJK-Dbh3cv8gW9i~tSr-If3TTrQKlre-jHlrYvbuo0ZZeLOpzX-VHW5174CkpbON98wUkEUPJH~mk6r~cdvIIHRfoGt81TUO8O7GXc~fmQVkst91YGYInS6KggDNq~pvTQtzRfgiRgUJhBuNluLCBuVXaRfNyf3q25d8rRhABatACFo-xsR~ouK74wXXZ0Viw7XFxJt6QGseIk14BJ~hi5zulLHZiZXGVGFdSJU~EkiC2kOYE~XSg2bTHdZL65vksD0VXqlq2UIiv8eVmujk1QZygvX6fd7iIShJwtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monongalia County Commission voted June 18 to close county buildings, including courthouses, on Thursday, June 19 following guidance provided in an opinion from the West Virginia Attorney General about the Juneteenth holiday.

Commission members said the attorney general’s opinion holds that, because Juneteenth is a federal holiday, county courthouses should not be open for regular business on that date. The commission president said the action is not a political statement but follows the state’s top legal authority.

Commissioners directed staff to send a message to all employees instructing them to check with elected officials or department supervisors about whether they are required to report to work. The commission said buildings would be locked to the public but that department heads may provide direction to employees about essential operations.

The action followed receipt of an opinion that the commission said it had been forwarded by the chief judge. Commissioners added the closure decision at the June 18 meeting by voice vote.

No changes to employee pay or leave policy were detailed at the meeting; employees were told to await further guidance from their supervisors.","Following an Attorney General opinion saying Juneteenth is a federal holiday not recognized by the state as a state holiday, the Monongalia County Commission directed county buildings, including courthouses, be closed on Thursday, June 19; employees were told to check with supervisors about reporting requirements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6194986,"Commission approves release of RFP for Monongalia County Center solar project to pursue energy cost savings and tax credits",0,1729000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854&start=1729&end=1729","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3862973-11e7c55c91dae9521f9bd1e66a305854/thumbnail_1729000.jpg","/articles/6194986/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Commission-approves-release-of-RFP-for-Monongalia-County-Center-solar-project-to-pursue-energy-cost-savings-and-tax-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194986-7417945ac59482d3f2e20ad535f28475/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884493&Signature=ldnOB-QZZIZMFpxcmLtdP25QXBB8dU-NDq~038DOy-NoOUNf3g2wQ4ngtWrFB1zkHkmEfZz1JR2VyeEPX0B3lq6-ZnCpE9YLT4OjbZoe7BWjb5c~9of~DnVY6w0batHI56fTpbqtvQtjwpEiLWK6vT1w9uwO5P9oBOFL5vQYvhBHorSrst9c1EVG0QdFe8nexDyGgQZSy56NDebJl-KEl3mAvEd~QkxPrETEynGwFBmSa3Nx1GBxbmx2Ao7AhN-H-EounVwvh5IIk8yPUZi1lI1uZbX3ESNHmCctxv94369pEhrR7Ksr-fGrqrxAnUW6vu~2IpCv83SmHRRt7V2Axg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monongalia County Commission voted June 18 to release request for proposals RFP 2025MCC-002 for a solar project at the Monongalia County Center.

Commissioners said the RFP aims to create solar redundancy at the County Center, reduce energy costs and position the county to claim tax credits currently available for low-carbon investments. The commission president said staff needs to move quickly to solicit and evaluate proposals before available tax incentives change.

The motion to release the RFP passed by voice vote. Commissioners discussed that if the County Center project proves successful, similar installations could be considered for other county facilities.

Commissioner Sean said the county has been discussing the project for some time and emphasized both operational cost savings and long-term goals to reduce the building’s footprint. The commission did not commit county capital at the June 18 meeting; it authorized the procurement step of releasing the RFP to solicit bids and proposals.

Procurement staff and the administrator will proceed with the RFP timeline, evaluate proposals as received and report back to the commission with recommended vendors and contract terms.","The Monongalia County Commission voted to release RFP 2025MCC-002 seeking proposals for a solar system at the County Center to reduce energy costs and pursue federal tax credits; commissioners said the project could become a model for additional county facilities if successful.","actionData","errors"]

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