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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio – The Belmont County Commissioners recognized one Belmont County woman who works to rescue area cats.
Commissioner Jerry Echemann said Candace Fleagane is an exceptional volunteer who works with the Belmont County Animal Shelter to manage lost and stray cats in the county.
Although the county is not required to capture and contain stray and lost cats, Echemann said it is able to do so with Fleagane’s help.
He said the shelter has one room solely devoted to cats.
Commissioners also approved the purchase of a refurbished copier from MOS Systems for the animal shelter. Commissioner Josh Meyer quipped that the staff could teach the dogs there to use it, but agreed it is needed for the shelter’s paperwork and operation.
In other business, commissioners approved $5,010 for the village of Belmont to pave Water and Sycamore Streets. Echemann explained that the funds are from motor vehicle license taxes and the commissioners are charged with passing the motion from the engineer’s office to utilize these monies.
Commissioners also approved $110,250 for the Ohio Auditor of State’s officials to conduct the county’s audit. Echemann explained all counties are required to pay the state auditors for this service. The state auditors have an office in St. Clairsville, he said.
Commissioners also appointed Larry Merry, the port authority director, to the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance Board.
The Wednesday, Oct. 30 commissioners meeting will be moved back one day to Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. due to a scheduling conflict.