Lay said phone calls went out from the WARN system advising residents of several communities of the location of available shelters in their area. He added that the county volunteer fire departments were transporting anyone who requested assistance to the shelters as well. He did note that it might be a good idea to host a shelter class, which would allow individuals to open the shelters if there is a need for them in the future. The WARN system was established in Boone County just over two years ago after a need was expressed to be able to make residents of small county communities aware of possible dangers to their homes and families.
Boone anglers will be the winners in an upcoming event sponsored by the commission. During the recent meeting, officials approved a grant to the Boone County Parks and Recreation Commission for $7,000 to purchase trout from Indian Lake Fisheries to be deposited in several county streams. Officials said the stocking will take place as soon as the weather allows.
While the Town of Whitesville’s garbage truck is repaired, commissioners approved the loan of one open top dumpster in the town.
Commissioner Mickey Brown made an approved motion to present an application for a Fiscal Year 2010 Community Participation Grant. The $5,000 grant will be used to help in the purchase of at least twenty laptop computers for sheriff’s department cruisers. The devices will make it possible for members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department to file arrest and accident reports from their cruisers.
The officials also approved a grant for $3,000 earmarked for the Coal Heritage Museum. The funds will be used to purchase signage and displays for the museum.
The next regular meeting of the Boone County Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m.
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