The September 3 Hurricane City Council meeting was recognition time for State Fair Fruitcake winner Bob Anderson. Bob Anderson, 96, began making fruitcakes more than 60 years ago and entered the State Fair Fruitcake contest for the first time last year and won. Last month, Bob’s fruitcake was again, named the best at the West Virginia State Fair.
Mayor Scott Edwards congratulated Anderson and let it be known that he would welcome an opportunity to sample one of Bob’s creations.
The council meeting was also recognition and congratulation time for the Hurricane Little League 11-12 year old West Virginia State Champion Baseball Team. The State Championship is the fourth for the Hurricane Little League.
In regular business, council heard reports from Police Chief Mike Mullins, Fire Chief Paul Niedbalski, City Manager Andy Skidmore, and Marketing Director Amanda Ramey.
Mullins reported that his department responded to an unusually high number of domestic violence calls during August. There were a total of 18 during the month. The HPD made 33 arrests resulting from State charges and 8 on City charges. Approximately half of the State arrests were driving related (DUI or driving on revoked licenses).
Mullins also reported that Cash, a canine member of the K-9 Unit, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and will be retired from service.
Niedbalski stated that Hurricane Fire & Rescue logged 146 hours of firefighter training during August. The Chief informed council that Phase 1 of a training facility at the fire station is under construction. Upon its completion, the Hurricane Fire Station will be prepared to serve as a Regional Training Center for the State.
Skidmore presented council with an update on bookings for the ball fields at Hurricane Bridge Park. Every weekend between March and July 31 of 2025 has been filled.
Ramey announced that this year’s Hurricane Harvest Festival will be at Hurricane City Park on September 21, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Under new business, the council held the first reading of a petition to annex North Harbour Lane into city limits. Mayor Edwards stated that the street is classified as an abandoned road and is in disrepair. Edwards said that there are no immediate plans to pave the street but that it would be added to the paving schedule at a future date.
Council agreed to renew its agreement with Putnam County Schools to provide Resource Officers at schools. The School Board will pay one half of the cost.
The next regular council meeting will be Monday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m.
The September 3 Hurricane City Council meeting was recognition time for State Fair Fruitcake winner Bob Anderson. Bob Anderson, 96, began making fruitcakes more than 60 years ago and entered the State Fair Fruitcake contest for the first time last year and won. Last month, Bob’s fruitcake was again, named the best at the West Virginia State Fair.
Mayor Scott Edwards congratulated Anderson and let it be known that he would welcome an opportunity to sample one of Bob’s creations.
The council meeting was also recognition and congratulation time for the Hurricane Little League 11-12 year old West Virginia State Champion Baseball Team. The State Championship is the fourth for the Hurricane Little League.
In regular business, council heard reports from Police Chief Mike Mullins, Fire Chief Paul Niedbalski, City Manager Andy Skidmore, and Marketing Director Amanda Ramey.
Mullins reported that his department responded to an unusually high number of domestic violence calls during August. There were a total of 18 during the month. The HPD made 33 arrests resulting from State charges and 8 on City charges. Approximately half of the State arrests were driving related (DUI or driving on revoked licenses).
Mullins also reported that Cash, a canine member of the K-9 Unit, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and will be retired from service.
Niedbalski stated that Hurricane Fire & Rescue logged 146 hours of firefighter training during August. The Chief informed council that Phase 1 of a training facility at the fire station is under construction. Upon its completion, the Hurricane Fire Station will be prepared to serve as a Regional Training Center for the State.
Skidmore presented council with an update on bookings for the ball fields at Hurricane Bridge Park. Every weekend between March and July 31 of 2025 has been filled.
Ramey announced that this year’s Hurricane Harvest Festival will be at Hurricane City Park on September 21, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Under new business, the council held the first reading of a petition to annex North Harbour Lane into city limits. Mayor Edwards stated that the street is classified as an abandoned road and is in disrepair. Edwards said that there are no immediate plans to pave the street but that it would be added to the paving schedule at a future date.
Council agreed to renew its agreement with Putnam County Schools to provide Resource Officers at schools. The School Board will pay one half of the cost.
The next regular council meeting will be Monday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m.
