FOIA Letter

 

April 28, 2026

VIA EMAIL: rbeezley@gvedc.com

Ruthana Beezley, Executive Director

Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation

804 Industrial Park, Suite 5

Maxwelton, WV 24957

RE: Freedom of Information Act Request – JacMal Properties, LLC / Meck (Green Bank Property)

Dear Ms. Beezley:

Under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, W. Va. Code § 29B-1-1 et seq., I am requesting access to and copies of all public records regarding interactions between the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation (GVEDC) and the company known as JacMal Properties, LLC (or any related entities involving Jacob S. Meck or Malinda Meck) concerning property located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Specifically, I am requesting records pertaining to the property in Green Bank, West Virginia, where the company operates a solid waste disposal system (transfer station/pumping service) and a storage facility. These records should include, but are not limited to:

• Agreements: Any and all lease agreements, land transfer documents, deeds, or contracts between GVEDC and JacMal Properties, LLC (or Jacob/Malinda Meck).

• Authorization Records: Corporate minutes, board meeting records, or resolutions authorizing the aforementioned leases, transfers, or business arrangements.

• Ownership Status: Any documentation or internal correspondence identifying the current ownership and control status of the Green Bank property.

• Correspondence: Any emails, letters, or memoranda between GVEDC staff/board members and representatives of JacMal/Meck regarding site development or operations at the Green Bank location.

Statutory Requirements

Pursuant to W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3(d), a response is required within five (5) business days of receipt of this request. If this request is denied in whole or in part, please cite the specific statutory exemption(s) justifying the withholding of information and notify me of the procedures for appealing your decision.

Delivery and Fees

I request that these records be provided in digital format (PDF or scanned electronic copies) via email to normanalderman@yahoo.com.

If there are fees associated with the search or duplication of these records, please inform me of the cost before proceeding if the total exceeds $25.00. However, I note that under W. Va. Code § 29B-1-3(e), public bodies are encouraged to provide records via electronic means to minimize costs.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Norman Alderman

normanalderman@yahoo.com