Commission approves payroll hire, assistant prosecutor and youth-services transfer

Monongalia County commissioners approved several personnel actions on Dec. 17: a new payroll administrator, the hiring of an assistant prosecuting attorney for domestic-violence cases, and a transfer in the youth services center.

The commission approved Parker Amick as payroll administrator, with a start date of Jan. 16, 2026, at an annual salary of $65,000. The motion to approve the position passed by voice vote.

Prosecuting Attorney Gabe Musciola introduced Jill Gibson and asked commissioners to approve her for the full-time domestic violence prosecutor position beginning Jan. 1. Musciola said Gibson had worked as a teacher in the county for eight years, attended law school and worked at the university for at least five years; commissioners approved the appointment.

Staff also reported that Ella Maring (transcript spelling varies) will transfer from a part-time youth crisis worker role to full-time starting Jan. 1; the commission approved the transfer.

Meeting minutes reflect the approvals but do not record additional terms beyond start dates and the stated payroll amount for the payroll administrator.