The Hancock County Commission recognized the impact the 4-H program in Hancock County makes on its youth and in the community at Thursday’s meetings. Proclaiming Oct. 6 – Oct 12 National 4-H week, the Commission learned from Zach White, 4-H director that there are 2,400 youth and 30 adult volunteers are involved in 4-H clubs in Hancock County.
According to the proclamation, 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation. 4-H in West Virginia claims every 1 in 5 youth are involved in 4-H.
Three resignations were received from the six-member Hancock County Board of Parks & Recreation. President Nick Travis, Sarah Cale and Corinna Myers submitted their resignation effective immediately. The Commission took no action on advertising for replacements to their seats. According to their Facebook page, an upcoming event has been cancelled. Vendors who may have made deposits on booths should contact Parks & Recreation for refunds.
Correspondence from Nick Frankovitch regarding the County dog ordinance was made a matter of record. According to Frankovitch a “dog running at large” case was closed Sept. 10. Frankovitch wrote that the current ordinance has led to confusion for all parties and has led to authorities enforcing an interpretation of the ordinance.
According to Frankovitch, if authorities enforced the ordinance as is written, the authority SHOULD arrest anyone whose dog is EVER off their property without a leash
“That would include a child with a puppy in a park or a 50-year-old with their companion dog walking next door to their neighbors property off leash. I think we know that can never be done.””I am recommending and requesting that the County ordinance be revised or thrown out altogether,” wrote Frankovitch.
The Commission approved advertising for the bid to audit Hancock County for the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024.
The Commission approved the Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolution submitted by BHJ.
