Town Council

The Durbin Town Council is made up of five council members, the recorder and the mayor. They are elected officials that serve the town for a two year term. This term of officials are currently working hard to see that our towns sewer project comes into fruition. Creating new and improved ordinances, rules and laws to make our town a safer and better place to live.

Meet The Council

JOHN OSBORNE

MARK KANE SR.

MAYOR

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COUNCIL MEMBER

Originally from Florida moving to WV in 2007after retiring. My decision to move to WV came from time spent vacationing in the state with my family. We came in the summers for climbing, skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

My interest for being on the council stems from the desire to help improve the town we live in. Whether it be by volunteering my time with the Beautification Committee or making sure all the residents are treated fairly when it comes the rules, ordinances and laws. I would like to help make the town a place of pride for all who lives here.

I have been a life long resident of Durbin. With my wife Marsha of 50 years we began The East Fork Campground 22 years ago. Being a business owner I want our town to be something the residents can be proud of.

I began my term with the Council 2 years ago. Along with the council we have made a lot of positive improvements in town. We have formed the Beautification Committee for the town. And we are currently working hard towards the new sewer project. I am dedicated to working with our Mayor and Council to improve our town and make it a wonderful place.

CAROLYN BOSLEY

COUNCIL MEMBER

STEVE QUEEN

COUNCIL MEMBER

Being a resident of Durbin for most of my life has gave me the drive to make the town better. With the love of my life, wife Kelly Queen of fifteen years. We volunteer our time to the Town Beautification Committee. We have helped put up the new town banners and flags. Also, spend time on the Christmas decorations in town to name a few.

I have been employed by Snowshoe Mountain for 28 years as their Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. In the summers we enjoy camping, hunting and fishing with the family. I have three sons and two daughters.

KENNETH BUSTER VARNER

COUNCIL MEMBER

Buster has dedicated his time to the town since he was a teenager. Being a part of BFD as an EMT as well as Fire Chief for over 30 years. He and his wife Sandy are business owners in the town providing jobs to many locals. As well as drawing other business' into the area.

He has volunteered in snow removal, mowing and helping with fund raisers to help residents during hardships. He is an active member of the Durbin Days Committee. He also has helped out the Beautification with the winterizing of the Durbin Fish and benches. He has been a council member for the past two years and has contributed to the towns sewer project set to be underway in the next few months.

MARK WALTON

COUNCIL MEMBER

JENNIFER SAMPLES

T0WN TREASURER/RECORDER

Durbin has held a special place in my heart since I was a child. My family has always had camps in the Durbin/Bartow area. Spending all my summers here until I was married and had children of my own. Then we introduced them to this wonderful place and made fond memories here.

My husband Travis and I purchased our property here in 2017 and became permanent residents in 2019. He and I both have been working for Varner Construction for almost 2 years.

I decided to volunteer my time last year to The Beautification Committee. I want to see the town thrive and prosper. Making a beautiful place for the residents and for them to be proud of our little town. There are so many projects that will be underway this year. If you see us out and about you are always welcome to join us.

All updates will be posted here. I built this website to become a place where everyone can contribute and be informed during our progress. There are links for bill payments for your convenience plus much more. All are welcome to contribute by becoming members of our group section. Please feel free to send any pictures current or historical. All contributions are welcome.

I look forward to working for and with you.

Contact me

The Beautification Committee

These Volunteers are responsible for a lot of the new improvements around Town. From the new banners and flags to the Christmas decorations to name a few. They are constantly looking for new ways to make our little town stand out. If you see any of them out and about and have suggests let them know.

JOHN OSBORNE - Mayor/Recorder

STEVE QUEEN - Council Member

KELLY QUEEN

MARK KANE- Council Member

CAROLYN BOSLEY - Council Member

JENNIFER SAMPLES - Treasurer/Recorder

Some of the projects around town.

Be on the look out new banners are going up soon!!!!

We would like to thank,

John Osborne

Mark Kane

Buster Varner

Steve Queen and

Jennifer Samples

For donating their council pay to the Beautification Fund. Without their donations a lot of the improvements would not be possible.