Hampshire County Development Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
OCTOBER 15, 2025
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Present: Brian Hott, Beverly Keadle, David Mayfield, Jaclynn Graybill, Jeff Richman, Len McMaster, Logan Mantz, Tamitha Wilkins, Alison Jewell, Jon Todd Hott, Cathy Simon.
Excused: Rebecca Miller.
Guests: Sydney Maurer, Rick Hillenbrand, Keith McIntosh, Hoy Shingleton, Olivia Duman.
Zoom: Jason Hicks, Rolf Ronken.
At 10:05 AM, having a quorum, President Brian Hott called the HCDA Board meeting to order. Following was the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda: Mayor Keadle made a motion to approve the agenda. Jeff Richman seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Secretary’s Report – Minutes from October 15th board meeting were presented. Jason Hicks made a motion to accept the minutes as read. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: David Mayfield reviewed. Tamitha Wilkins made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Len McMaster seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Marketing Committee Report: Beverly Keadle presented.
• Chamber of Commerce – Costume Business Meetup on October at the American Legion in Capon Bridge 6-8PM.
• Lunch N Learn – AgriTourism event. Working with the Farm Bureau for planning by attending the November meeting with the Farm Bureau. Survey to farmers in the county not a great response.
• Jon Todd Hott, Tina Ladd, Candace DeLong & Logan Mantz attended the Tabler Farms Agricultural Innovation Center at Shepherd College. Came back with two ideas to share with the community.
• Marketing Expense Analysis Report for review. Report reflected around $17,000 in marketing dollars.
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• Workforce Development – Now included with Marketing Committee. Have had meetings with EWVCTC, Hampshire High School, Hampshire County BOE. In last meeting identified two classes that we would like to see develop on the campus of WVSDB for their students, high school students or the community as a whole. Working with Lauren Arbaugh of EWVCTC to do a welding and an electrical training class.
• Virtual Conference with EWVEA (Eastern WV Economic Alliance) which is comprised of Morgan, Hampshire, Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. Shot videos in Hampshire County and other counties for promotion of the counties. Alliance allocated up to $5,000 for each county to spend for trade shows.
Featured Businesses are as follows:
• November – Roots Salon & Co.
• December – Potomac Eagle
Personnel Committee: Beverly Keadle was appointed to the Personnel Committee.
Results of the Sub-Committee meeting was for the committee to review a different way to review employees.
Risk Management & Safety Committee: Tamitha Wilkins.
• End of Fall is a busy time at the Health Department. Having mobile flu clinics throughout Hampshire County. Just finished up in Capon Springs area. Offering blood pressure checks also. Still handing out free Covid test kits. Last of the supply from the federal government in July. Not available through the Health Department after that per budget restrictions. They are available through pharmacies and through some insurance plans.
• Construction is now complete. Hopefully, garage to house mobile unit at 911 Center will be complete next week.
Executive Director’s Report & Update-Report submitted for review.
Capon Bridge
• Bungee-J.T. Hott is arranging an executive with the postal service with Karen for next week to
assist with Bungee’s bulk mailing.
• Aquabanq – Email to review. Prospect interested in the land that A.J. has in CB Tech Park. Opportunity for Director Hott to call Shapiro and ask plans for acreage that is designated for Aquabanq.
Are not concerned at this point about the flood zone. Response from A.J. Shapiro is in email. Wants to visit in November or December. Questions welcome for next conversation with Shapiro. Option has expired for optional property. Mantz suggested to redraft agreement.
• S.J. Morse – Visited with Dave Pancake last week. EWVEA shot video at S.J. Morse site.
• Garden of Knead’n – On track to open after Halloween. All equipment is there. Check was signed for electrician. Going to go to site to see progress with Capon Bridge Glass about some things that are going to be done to outside of building.
• USDA Grant – Awarded for grant. Government is shut down. Until then, we will not be able to submit expenses for reimbursement. Cost for plumbing was more than expected.
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Romney
• Romney Business Park – Soft Cloth owes October and November.
• Potomac Eagle – Treasurer Pack’s assistant Skylar is acquaintances with Steve Connelly with DOT. Has news for Director Hott since speaking to Connelly about Robert Franzen’s contract. Going to reach out to Skylar.
• Spoke with Kevin Sanders of Special Services. Told him number is not where it needs to be and timeframe is not good and would like to keep open communication.
Old Business
• School Street Demolition –Bids are due on October 28th. Several contractors involved. Abatement schedule, November 20th to December 3rd. Assessment of the property is on a slow track because of government shutdown.
• Wellness Center – Sub-committee to discuss further. No comments or decisions were made in Executive Session.
• Community Comments – None
Adjourn – Jason Hicks made a motion to adjourn. David Mayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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