Fairmont public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission determined that a Major Subdivision application for property near Concord Drive, Linda Lane, and Avery Street was complete. A public hearing for the approval of the subdivision was scheduled for January 18, 2023.
- Approved application PC 22-14 as complete for Major Subdivision near Concord Drive, Linda Lane, and Avery Street
- Scheduled public hearing for PC 22-14 for January 18, 2023
- Approved minutes from December 21, 2022
City Council
City Council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting the US EPA's revised cleanup plan for the Big John Salvage Hoult Road Superfund Site. The meeting also served as a recognition ceremony for outgoing council members and City Clerk Janet Keller.
- Approved resolution supporting US EPA revised cleanup plan for Big John Salvage Hoult Road Superfund Site (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 13, 2022 meeting (Voice vote)
- Excused Councilmember Rice from meeting (Voice vote)
City Council
City Council authorized the purchase of 120 Fairmont Avenue for city government and public safety use. The council also updated personnel rules, amended fireworks safety codes, and established a private cause of action for unlawful discriminatory practices.
- Approved purchase of 120 Fairmont Avenue (former BB&T building) (5-4)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1977 providing private cause of action for unlawful discriminatory practice (7-2)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1974 repealing and re-enacting Personnel Rules and Regulations (8-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1975 permitting consumer fireworks displays by wholesalers (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed Jason Wright to Historic Preservation Review Commission (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed David Knapp to Board of Zoning Appeals (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed Jeffery Boyles to Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board (Unanimous)
Historic Preservation Review Commission
The Historic Preservation Review Commission approved three requests for new or modified business signs. Each request was found to meet established design standards by staff.
- Approved vinyl window sign at 320 Adams St for Social Bee Marketing Agency
- Approved metal panel and vinyl wall sign at 120 Jackson St for New Generation Barber Academy
- Approved replacement monument sign at 101 Fairmont Ave for The Rambling Root LLC
City Council
City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances updating the Planning Commission's rules of order and its meeting schedule to align with State Code. The Council also re-appointed Tracy Evans to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission. Several new ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including the proposed purchase of the former BB&T Bank Building.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1972 updating Planning Commission meeting references to WV Code (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 1973 adopting Planning Commission Rules of Order and Procedure (Unanimous)
- Re-appointed Tracy Evans to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission through December 31, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to repeal and re-enact Personnel Rules and Regulations; public hearing set for Dec 13
- Introduced ordinance to permit consumer fireworks displays by wholesalers; public hearing set for Dec 13
- Introduced ordinance to purchase 120 Fairmont Avenue (former BB&T building); public hearing set for Dec 13
- Introduced ordinance to provide private cause of action for unlawful discriminatory practices; public hearing set for Dec 13
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission failed to move forward with a petition to amend the Permitted Use Chart. The commission also approved the previous month's minutes with one spelling correction.
- Petition PC 22-13 to add Urban Farm as a permitted use failed by lack of a motion
- Approved November 16, 2022 minutes with one spelling correction
City Council
City Council adopted a collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers and updated the city pay plan to include certification and shift differential increases. Council also approved a General Fund budget amendment and a $500,000 EPA grant application.
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with United Steelworkers (Ordinance No. 1970) (Unanimous)
- Approved Pay Plan amendments for shift differential, certification pay, and police officer incentives (Ordinance No. 1971) (Unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to amend 2022-2023 General Fund Budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized $500,000 grant application to US EPA Brownfield Assessment Program (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jarred Drennen to Fairmont Planning Commission (Unanimous)
- Appointed Cody Offen to Fairmont Parking Authority for a term ending Sept 30, 2025 (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to update Planning Commission meeting and quorum references; public hearing set for Nov 22, 2022
- Introduced ordinance adopting Planning Commission Rules of Order and Procedure; public hearing set for Nov 22, 2022
Building Commission
The Commission approved the annual financial report for the period ending June 30, 2022, which showed a net income of $162,199.03. The board also elected its officers for the 2023 calendar year. City management provided updates on maintenance needs for the Public Safety Building and Parking Garage.
- Approved minutes from November 9, 2021
- Accepted Annual Financial Report ending June 30, 2022
- Elected Jeff Wise as Chairman for 2023
- Elected Jon Frantz as Vice Chairman for 2023
- Elected Chris Parr as Secretary for 2023
City Council
City Council re-appointed three individuals to local boards. Two ordinances regarding a collective bargaining agreement and pay plan updates were introduced for first reading, with public hearings scheduled for November 9, 2022.
- Re-appointed Thomas DeVito to the Fairmont Water Board for a three-year term (unanimous)
- Re-appointed James Decker to the Fairmont Water Board for a three-year term (unanimous)
- Re-appointed Jesse Corley to the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority for a three-year term (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from October 11, 2022, as corrected (voice vote)
- Introduced ordinance for USW Collective Bargaining Agreement; public hearing set for Nov 9, 2022
- Introduced ordinance to amend Pay Plan for shift differential and police incentives; public hearing set for Nov 9, 2022