KEYSER — The process of having a concrete floor installed in the shell building at the Fort Ashby Business and Technical Center hit a snag when bids for the work were opened on Nov. 13.
Rick Linthicum, president of the Mineral County Development Authority, spoke about the two received bids during the monthly meeting of the agency, saying, “Our budget will not cover either of the bids.”
Linthicum cited that $46,000 is the budget amount designated for the floor, plus a CD for $100,000 may also be used. However, the bids were for $284,000 and $193,000.
“We will seek alternate financing,” Linthicum stated, pointing out such options
as grants or loans from the State Economic Development Authority.
He also stated before the concrete floor is installed, “A lot of fill will have to be added,” commenting that the dirt base is over a foot lower than the building.
Mona Ridder, executive director for the Authority, said, “There is a possibility of seeking a grant from the USDA or assistance from Region 8 Planning and Development Council, but we will pursue all options.”
In addition, Mineral County Commissioner Janice LaRue referred to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for West Virginia that is on the agenda of the special legislative session now taking place.
She added that if the Legislators decide to authorize the use of the economic stimulus money for projects other than what is designated in the main theme, an option could open up for floor funding.
Giving a report on the Support and Services Committee, Polly-Jo Hightower, chair of the group, said the community association, headed up by Sandy Sanders and seeking senior housing in the downtown area of Keyser, will be proceeding with a survey to reveal the need and interest for non-government subsidized dwellings.
Adding to this, Jennie Shaffer referred to a business-related club at Potomac State College that could possibly assist with the survey.
During the Development Authority meeting, member Dr. Richard Leichliter, mayor of Ridgeley, introduced Jim Twigg, who is a Ridgeley town councilman.
Leichliter wants Twigg to be his alternate, representing Ridgeley in case of the mayor’s absence.
Linthicum stressed the Development Authority meetings are opened to the public, but asked the By-laws Committee “to work out the details about naming alternatives.”
LaRue cited that during the past several months, the Mineral County Ambulance Authority dealt with the same type of action, where an alternate could be placed on the board, but must be specifically named.
The next scheduled meeting for the Development Authority has been set for Tuesday, Dec.15, at 8:30 a.m., in the conference room of the Grand Central Business Center.
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KEYSER — The process of having a concrete floor installed in the shell building at the Fort Ashby Business and Technical Center hit a snag when bids for the work were opened on Nov. 13.
Rick Linthicum, president of the Mineral County Development Authority, spoke about the two received bids during the monthly meeting of the agency, saying, “Our budget will not cover either of the bids.”
Linthicum cited that $46,000 is the budget amount designated for the floor, plus a CD for $100,000 may also be used. However, the bids were for $284,000 and $193,000.
“We will seek alternate financing,” Linthicum stated, pointing out such options
as grants or loans from the State Economic Development Authority.
He also stated before the concrete floor is installed, “A lot of fill will have to be added,” commenting that the dirt base is over a foot lower than the building.
Mona Ridder, executive director for the Authority, said, “There is a possibility of seeking a grant from the USDA or assistance from Region 8 Planning and Development Council, but we will pursue all options.”
In addition, Mineral County Commissioner Janice LaRue referred to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for West Virginia that is on the agenda of the special legislative session now taking place.
She added that if the Legislators decide to authorize the use of the economic stimulus money for projects other than what is designated in the main theme, an option could open up for floor funding.
Giving a report on the Support and Services Committee, Polly-Jo Hightower, chair of the group, said the community association, headed up by Sandy Sanders and seeking senior housing in the downtown area of Keyser, will be proceeding with a survey to reveal the need and interest for non-government subsidized dwellings.
Adding to this, Jennie Shaffer referred to a business-related club at Potomac State College that could possibly assist with the survey.
During the Development Authority meeting, member Dr. Richard Leichliter, mayor of Ridgeley, introduced Jim Twigg, who is a Ridgeley town councilman.
Leichliter wants Twigg to be his alternate, representing Ridgeley in case of the mayor’s absence.
Linthicum stressed the Development Authority meetings are opened to the public, but asked the By-laws Committee “to work out the details about naming alternatives.”
LaRue cited that during the past several months, the Mineral County Ambulance Authority dealt with the same type of action, where an alternate could be placed on the board, but must be specifically named.
The next scheduled meeting for the Development Authority has been set for Tuesday, Dec.15, at 8:30 a.m., in the conference room of the Grand Central Business Center.
