Hardy County Commission
Hardy County, West Virginia
Created from Hampshire County in 1786 and named for Samuel Hardy, a distinguished Virginian.
Lost River State Park and part of the George Washington National Forest are located in this county.
Near Wardensville, Lost River disappears under Sandy Ridge and reappears over four miles away as the headwaters of the Cacapon river.
Leading industries and chief agricultural products: Lumber, cabinet manufacturing; hay and grain; livestock; dairying, poultry production and poultry processing.
~West Virginia Blue Book
Public Information
NOTICE OF THE CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED
HARDY COUNTY SPECIAL EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE FEE ORDINANCE
The public and news media are hereby notified that on Thursday May 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at a Special Meeting of the Hardy County Commission, the Hardy County Commission will consider the adoption of amendments to the Hardy County Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance. The public and news media are further notified that the amended ordinance will add businesses to the groups that will be billed the Special Emergency Ambulance Service fee. The amended ordinance will take affect the next fiscal year will be due and payable as set forth in the amended Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Ordinance.
A copy of the ordinance is available to any member of the public and/or news media at the Hardy County Clerk’s Office, Room 111, 204 Washington St., Moorefield, WV 26836 or by contacting the Hardy County Clerk’s Office at telephone number (304) 530-0250 or facsimile number (304) 530-0251. A copy of the ordinance is also available to any member of the public and/or news media at the County Commission website at www.hardycounty.com.
SEE Revise Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance by clicking HERE
Community Information
The Hardy County Commission has proclaimed June 2017 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, with June 21st as the Longest Day of the Year and urge all residents to wear purple on this day to help spread global awareness of the Alzheimer's Association's vision of imaging a world without Alzheimer's disease. View resolution here.
Commissioner Biographical Information
William E. Keplinger, Jr.
- 204 Washington Street Room 111
- Moorefield, WV 26836
- Office: (304) 530-0284
- Home: (304) 434-2779
J.R. serves as a member to the following boards: Hardy County Parks and Recreation, Farmland Preservation Board, Hardy County Ambulance Authority. Other appointments: WV Resources Adivisory Committee- appointed, WV Counties Risk Pool Board- elected, and County Commission Association Board of Directors- elected.
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Harold K. Michael
- 204 Washington Street Room 111
- Moorefield, WV 26836
- Office: (304) 530-0284
- Home: (304) 530-2121
Harold serves as a member to the following boards: Work Force Investment Board, Child Care Board, Hardy County Rural Development Board, Moorefield Hardy County Regional Wastewater Authority, Day Report Center, and Eastern WV Community Action Board.
David "Jay" Fansler
- 204 Washington Street Room 111
- Moorefield, WV 26836
- Office: (304) 530-0284
- Home: (304) 897-5145
Jay serves as a member to the following boards:
Board of education CEFP, Hardy County Planning Commission, 911 Advisory Board, and Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Public Meetings
Regular/ Special / Emergency / Work Session Public Meetings will be held:
- All meetings are held at the Hardy County Courthouse,
- 204 Washington Street, Moorefield WV 26836
Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Wednesday, January 11, 2017, Beginning at 5pm Agenda
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Tuesday, February 7,2017, Beginning at 11am Agenda
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Beginning at 11:30am - Special Emergency Ambulance Fee Ordnance
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Wednesday, March 8, 2017, Beginning at 10:45 am - Special Emergency Ambulance Fee Ordinance Agenda
Tuesday, April 4,2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Tuesday, April 18,2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Tuesday, May 2,2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Thursday, May 25, 2017, Beginning at 11am Agenda
Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
Wednesday, July 5, 2017, Beginning at 9am
Tuesday, August 1, 2017, Beginning at 9am
Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Beginning at 9am
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, Begin ning at 9am
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Beginning at 9am
Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Beginning at 9am
Board of Review and Equalization Meetings
January 31, 2017, Beginning at 11am No Appointment/ show
February 3, 2017, Beginning at 11am No Appointment/ show
February 7, 2017, Beginning at 11am No Appointment/ show
February 9, 2017, Beginning at 11am No Appointment/ show
February 15, 2016, Beginning at 11am No Appointment/show
February 21, Beginning at 11am
Budget Meetings
Monday March 13, 2017 thru Friday March 24, 2017 Agenda
Budget Meetings begins March 17, 2017
Lay the Levy
Tuesday April 18, 2017, Beginning at 9am Agenda
The meetings are open to the public, if you would like to be placed on the agenda please contact the Hardy County Clerk at (304) 530-0250.
A copy of the Hardy County Commission Minutes may be obtained by searching Hardy County Online Records. After entering Online Records, navigate by clicking on the county clerk's disclaimer.. enter Hardy County Commission in the last name blank.. select the Either radio button... remember to check the PDF box... then click on the blue ADV button... selecting P & F records in the drop down menu... then push the search button.. double click on the file to view. Sometimes the view file will convert to deeds, you may need to change the type of record back to P & F at the top of the view screen.
County Commission Ordinances/ Other
1. 911 Ordinance - 1999
Revised Section 4 of the 911 Ordinance 2017
Current Comprehensive Plan Revised 2011
3. Exotic Entertainment Ordinance 2002
4. Farmland Preservation Ordinance 2003
Current Flood Plain Ordinance Revised 2008
6. Hardy County Park Commission 1972
7. Hardy County Public Service District 1974
Hardy County Public Service District 1974
8. Hardy County Rural Development Authority 1965
9. Improvement Location Permit Ordinance 1992
Improvement Location Permit Ordinance Revised 2007
Improvement Location Permit Ordinance Revised 2007
Current Improvement Location Permit Ordinance Revised 2012
10. Mobile Home Ordinance 2002
11. Moorefield/ Hardy County Regional Wastewater Authority
12. Planning Commission Ordinance 1966
Planning Commission Ordinance Revised 1967
Current Planning Commission Ordinance Revised 2007
13. Salvage Yard Ordinance 1994
14. Special Emergency Ambulance Fee Ordinance 2013
Revised Special Emergency Ambulance Fee Ordinance 2017
15. Wireless Telecommunication Ordinance 2001
Current Zoning Ordinance 2005
Programs:
Upcoming Projects:
Currently, the historical portion of the courthouse is getting new (main) electric Square D Panel Boxes, CT Cabinet, and removal of old Federal Pacific panels etc. Funding 80% of the project is WV Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority Grant Program.
The County Clerk and Assessor are working towards protecting our historical documents through historical scanning and restoration of original books. Funding 90% of the project is the Records Management and Preservation Board Grant Program.
Office of Emergency Management is busy working on the new Hardy County Tower in Wardensville. 100% funding of the project is the Public Service Commission Tower Assist Grant Program.
Federal and State Grant Programs:
609163
Updated 6/22/2017
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