A Salt Shaker Report and Analysis

 

Here is a summary of the transcript for the June 10, 2026 SWA meeting video:

• Engineering and Bidding Packets: The board discusses putting a project out for bid, which will be advertised in the Charleston Gazette and Pocahontas Times [00:08]. The board votes 4 to 0 to authorize the chairman and Chris to move forward with hiring an engineering firm to complete the necessary bid packaging [00:58].

• Public Service Commission (PSC) Cases: David provides updates on several pending litigation matters [01:28]:

  • A case filed by Ms. Lambert has been dismissed at her request [01:47].

  • The town of Durban's complaint did not complete its mediation settlement and is proceeding in litigation [01:58].

  • June Taylor's and the Van Evener case complaints are recommended for dismissal or have already been dismissed [02:26].

  • A general investigation case was recommended for dismissal due to a lack of jurisdiction [02:43].

  • A tariff case to increase the green box fee is currently in litigation [03:07].

  • A complaint by Nancy Harris is pending in litigation [03:44].

  • Regarding a show cause proceeding, a new engineering report will be provided to show that substantial space and time remain at the landfill [03:56].

  • Additional cases involving Greenbar Valley Solid Waste and Jonathan Kyle have been referred to mediation [04:55].

• West Virginia Ethics Commission Cases: David reports that three cases alleging malfeasance filed by June Taylor against board members (David, Mr. Cobb, and Mr. Henderson) back in April were investigated and fully dismissed by the commission due to finding no probable cause [06:04].

• New Green Box Customers: Discussions are held regarding acquiring property near Snowshoe to assist local residents with waste collections [07:41]. The goal is to set up a site off the main path to prevent gathering garbage from commuters traveling into the area from other counties [07:55].

• Office Administrator Applicants: The board reviews applications for the office administrator position while keeping names confidential [08:53]. They briefly discuss the interviewing process before concluding [13:34].

• Adjournment: The meeting is adjourned, with the next regular meeting scheduled for June 24th at 6:00 p.m. [15:55].

You can view the full discussion in the original video: June 10, 2026 SWA meeting.