The Hampshire County Commission took the following formal actions at its Jan. 14, 2025 meeting. This roundup lists each voted item, the motion, and the outcome as recorded in the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Minutes: Commissioners approved two sets of minutes from prior meetings as presented. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Kenneth Darnay estate orders: The commission accepted two recommended orders presented by Jonathan Brill resolving claims (Schaeffer Funeral Home allowed; limited reimbursement to claimant). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Tax exonerations: The commission accepted tax exoneration items forwarded by the assessor’s office. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Capon Bridge EMS building purchase option: The commission granted the volunteer EMS organization the right to exercise the 1978 lease purchase option at the stated price of $95,100 and authorized the president to sign closing documents. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- School activity bus funding: The commission approved a one‑year pilot funded from the county general fund for $10,000 to support after‑school transportation for rural students. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- South Branch Valley Day Report Center (DRC) opioid funds: The commission allocated $59,642 from county opioid settlement funds (account 072) toward renovation of the former Board of Education building to house the DRC and sheriff’s office space. Vote: 2 yes, 1 no (Commissioner Mance voted no). Outcome: approved 2–1.

- DRC annual match: The commission approved continuing the county’s annual match contribution for the DRC at the same level as last year (described in meeting as $20,000) to support grant applications and personnel. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- DRC program annual contribution (separate motion): Commission approved continued match as budgeted. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Farmland Protection easement: The commission approved the McAuley Family LLC farmland conservation easement (330 acres on Macauley Road). Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Appointment: The commission appointed Jacqueline Graybill of Romney to the Hampshire County Economic Development Authority. Outcome: approved (two yes, one abstain by Commissioner Mance).

- Region 8 MOU (chipper): The commission authorized renewal of the memorandum of understanding with the regional solid waste authority for chipper use. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Budget revision #2: The commission approved budget revision number 2 to allocate incoming funds (state grants, ambulance fees, recycling receipts) to the appropriate budget lines; total moved: $220,595. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Invoices: The commission approved payment of presented invoices. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- HCSA director selection process: The commission called a special meeting (Friday, 6 p.m., pending candidate availability) to conduct interviews for the Hampshire County Emergency Services Agency director position; commissioners agreed to include two volunteer board members as part of the interview process or to conduct interviews themselves in executive session. Outcome: special meeting called (motion and second recorded).

- Additional routine items: Various reports, personnel and administrative routine items were accepted or moved forward as listed on the agenda (see minutes for full list).

For full motion texts, vote tallies where recorded, and staff follow‑up tasks, see the signed minutes and the clerk's record for Jan. 14, 2025.