GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Commission convened for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25. The session began with the customary prelude and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.
The fiduciary supervisor presented the settlement of seven estates for the commission’s approval. Among the authorized transfers were several for the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, including a $4,800 overtime budget adjustment.
A key discussion centered on updating the 911 fee, which is tacked onto residential phone bills. Fixed at $2 since 1995, the fee no longer covers the cost of maintaining essential equipment. A new ordinance will increase it to $8. The proposal was introduced at a public meeting on February 20, advertised via a class 1 ad, social media, and the county website. No objections were raised during the public hearing. Commissioner Tammy Tincher moved to adopt the ordinance, emphasizing that the increase is vital for public safety upgrades. The motion passed unanimously.
Captain Gabriel Bishop of the Civil Air Patrol addressed the commission, requesting funds to refurbish the former Long John Silver’s building. Steven Snider has been conducting monthly drone piloting classes for cadets, a program set to run for six months. Upon completion, cadets must pass a test to earn their drone pilot licenses.
The commission unanimously approved funding for the Civil Air Patrol’s revitalization effort.
