Fairmont public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or new ordinances. The main business is adoption of a resolution commending City Manager Travis Blosser and recognition of outgoing councilmembers. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear a city manager's report.

• Resolution commending City Manager Travis Blosser for performance and leadership
• Recognition of outgoing councilmembers

The Fairmont City Council held its regular meeting on December 17, 2024, and adopted a resolution commending City Manager Travis Blosser for his performance and leadership. The council also recognized outgoing Councilmembers Rick Garcia and Gia Deasy with plaques for their service. No public hearings or citizen petitions were scheduled, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution commending City Manager Travis Blosser (unanimous)
• Presented plaques to outgoing Councilmembers Rick Garcia and Gia Deasy
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024, as submitted

City Council

The City Council will vote on the auction of the former East Side Fire Station and updates to rental dwelling and sidewalk maintenance ordinances. The body will also introduce a new wage and benefit agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 69 and a proposal to purchase three real estate parcels for the Department of Public Works.

• Public auction of surplus property at 916 Morgantown Avenue (former East Side Fire Station)
• Wage and benefit agreement with Lodge 69 of the Fraternal Order of Police (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029)
• Proposed purchase of three parcels from Robert J. Williams, II for Department of Public Works use
• Ordinance to allow street sweeping and police protection charges to be used for sidewalk repair
• Amendment to rental dwelling unit administration and enforcement (Article 1767)

The Fairmont City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances: one authorizing the public auction of the former East Side Fire Station at 916 Morgantown Avenue, one allowing street sweeping and maintenance funds to be used for sidewalk repairs, and one amending rental dwelling unit regulations to improve enforcement. The council also introduced ordinances for a police union contract and a property purchase for public works, with public hearings set for January 14, 2025, and made several board reappointments.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2056 authorizing public auction of former East Side Fire Station (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2057 allowing sidewalk repairs using street maintenance funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2058 amending rental dwelling unit enforcement (unanimous)
• Introduced FOP Lodge 69 wage agreement ordinance, public hearing set for Jan 14, 2025
• Introduced ordinance to purchase real estate from Robert J. Williams III for public works, public hearing set for Jan 14, 2025
• Adopted resolution eliminating physician medical clearance requirement for police fitness testing (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mariah Cunningham and Aron Majic to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Madelaine Shultz, Troy Snyder, and Mike Jura to Historic Landmarks Commission and Historic Preservation Review Commission (unanimous)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will discuss and finalize award letters to schools, physical awards, and snacks for the ceremony. They will also receive updates on public art applications, host site forms, and the memorial wall project. No financial decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Discuss and finalize award letter to schools
• Discuss physical awards, location, and snacks for school awards
• Update and discussion on Memorial Wall
• Update on public art applications
• Discuss public art host sites form

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 26, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing and potential adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 12 tax-delinquent properties. New business items include first reading of an ordinance to amend rental dwelling unit regulations, adoption of a resolution to reallocate $135,000 in ARPA funds from Norwood Park to Windmill Park, and an omnibus resolution for grant applications. Council will also consider reappointments to the transit authority and parks commission, and hold executive sessions on two lawsuits.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance to purchase 12 tax-delinquent parcels (e.g., 201 Billingslea St, 915 Courtland St, 325 Cliff Ave, etc.)
• First reading of ordinance amending Article 1767 Rental Dwelling Units to improve administration and enforcement
• Adoption of resolution reallocating $135,000 ARPA funds from Norwood Park to Windmill Park improvements
• Adoption of omnibus resolution authorizing grant applications to various agencies
• Reappointments to Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority and Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission

Planning Commission

The Fairmont Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss PC 24-08, concerning regulations for housekeeping units and sober living homes. No other substantive business is on the agenda. The meeting is procedural aside from this single discussion item.

• Discussion of PC 24-08: Housekeeping Unit and Sober Living Homes

Planning Commission

The Fairmont Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from July 17, 2024. No public hearings, old business, new business, or citizen petitions are scheduled. The meeting consists of procedural items only.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• No public hearings listed
• No old or new business on the agenda

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider three new ordinances at its regular meeting. Two ordinances authorize the purchase of tax-delinquent properties and the auction of surplus real property (the former East Side fire station at 916 Morgantown Avenue). A third ordinance amends street-sweeping and maintenance charges to include sidewalk repair. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting also includes citizens' petitions and a city manager's report.

• First reading of an ordinance to purchase 12 tax-delinquent parcels (including 201 Billingslea Street, 915 Courtland Street, and 610 Potomac Avenue) from the State Auditor and convey them under the city's Home Rule Plan.
• First reading of an ordinance to auction the former East Side fire station at 916 Morgantown Avenue as surplus real property, with a minimum bid.
• First reading of an ordinance to amend Article 920 to allow street-sweeping, street-maintenance, and police-protection funds to be used for sidewalk repair and maintenance.
• Citizen petition from Darlene Cox reporting multiple speeding crashes on Coleman Avenue; city manager discusses possible speed humps and increased enforcement.
• City manager's report on a community input session for the EPA grant at the Helmick Foundry site and a contract signed for Norwood Park improvements.

Building Commission

The Fairmont Building Commission will hold a regular meeting with largely procedural items. The main business includes approval of the annual financial report and election of officers for 2025. Other items are approving previous meeting minutes, updating commissioner contact information, and a city manager introduction.

• Annual Financial Report review and approval
• Election of Officers for 2025
• Approval of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Commissioners contact information update
• City Manager introduction

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Merit Development, Inc. The applicant seeks to change the use of a property from warehousing and distribution to self-storage for RVs, boats, and equipment.

• BZA 24-09: Conditional use permit request for indoor storage at 945 King Street

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on selection criteria for publicly nominated awardees, set dates for the nomination launch and awards program, and review updates on public art applications. They will also discuss the Public Art Host Site form and debrief the Library Halloween event.

• Discussion and expected vote on selection criteria for publicly nominated awardees
• Setting dates for nomination launch, deadline, and awards program
• Update on public art applications
• Discussion of Public Art Host Site form
• Debrief on Library Halloween event

Fairmont Parking Authority

The Fairmont Parking Authority will meet to elect officers and consider handicap parking requests. The body will also review the FY24 Parking Enterprise Fund year end and receive updates on the Adams Street Parking Garage.

• Handicap parking requests for 1023 Virginia Ave and 406 Spring Street
• Election of Chairman and Secretary
• Review of FY24 Parking Enterprise Fund Year End
• Updates on Adams Street Parking Garage
• Discussion of parking meter upgrades and outdoor dining

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for federal grants for brownfield cleanup and regional trail planning. The body will also address four appointments to the Fairmont Human Rights Commission.

• Application to US EPA for a Brownfield Program Cleanup Grant of $1,500,000.00
• Support for Industrial Heartland Trail Coalition's ARC planning grant application of $145,500.00
• Three re-appointments to the Fairmont Human Rights Commission (terms ending Nov 15, 2027)
• One appointment to the Fairmont Human Rights Commission (term ending Nov 15, 2027)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to consider proposed amendments to the rental registration ordinance. This is a discussion item; no final vote is scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Rental Registration ordinance

City Council

Fairmont City Council will meet on October 8, 2024, to consider two resolutions: one endorsing the annual Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival in the downtown historic district, and another revising policies for the city's demolition program, including procedures for sale and reuse of acquired properties. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss real property matters. No other significant business is listed.

• Resolution endorsing Feast of Seven Fishes Festival, Dec 13-14, 2024, in downtown historic district
• Resolution supplanting previous demolition program resolutions and establishing revised policies for demolition, sale, and reuse of real property
• Executive session under WV Code to discuss purchase, sale, conveyance, or lease of real property

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will vote on policies for its annual awards, including whether to accept public nominations for adults and students and how to evaluate them. Commissioners will also receive an update on public art applications and discuss participating in a library Halloween event.

• Vote on whether annual awards serve the commission's mission
• Decision on accepting public nominations for adult awards
• Decision on accepting public nominations for student awards
• Discussion of evaluation criteria for student and adult award nominations
• Update on public art applications

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one authorizing several public improvement projects funded by ARPA (including Coal Run structural evaluation, Buffalo Creek lift station replacement, and others), and another adopting replacement pages to the city code. Following hearings, Council may vote to adopt the ordinances. Additionally, Council will consider one reappointment to the Fairmont Building Commission and may enter executive session to discuss real property matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing multiple ARPA-funded infrastructure projects: Coal Run Structural Evaluation & Repair, Buffalo Creek Lift Station & Force Main Replacement, Chlorine Room Structural Evaluation & Repair, West Fork Lift Station Force Main Replacement, and New Chlorine Building Design & Construction.
• Public hearing on ordinance to adopt current replacement pages to Fairmont City Code.
• One reappointment to Fairmont Building Commission for a five-year term ending October 31, 2029.
• Executive session to consider matters related to purchase, sale, conveyance, or lease of real property.

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission will vote on an evaluation method for public art entries and discuss Spring Awards at its August 5, 2024 meeting. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and treasurer's report.

• Voting on Evaluation Method for Public Art Entries
• Discussion about Spring Awards

The Arts & Humanities Commission approved the evaluation rubric and application for public art submissions as-is, with unanimous support. The meeting also included a lengthy discussion about the Spring Awards, but no final decisions were made; the commission tabled the matter to gather more input and vote at the next meeting.

• Approved August minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted evaluation rubric and application for public art submissions (unanimous)
• Tabled Spring Awards discussion; will vote on key questions at next meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance creating a fee for reproducing automobile crash/traffic accident reports. The council also plans to introduce an ordinance adopting replacement pages to the city code, vote on resolutions to reschedule the December 24 meeting to December 17 and endorse the Frank-N-Stein Craft Beer and Hot Dog Festival, and make appointments to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. An executive session will discuss pending litigation, Sears v. City of Fairmont.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance creating a fee for automobile crash/traffic accident report reproductions.
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance to adopt current replacement pages to the Fairmont City Code.
• Resolution to reschedule the regular council meeting from December 24, 2024 to December 17, 2024.
• Resolution endorsing the Frank-N-Stein Craft Beer and Hot Dog Festival in the downtown historic district on October 26, 2024.
• One re-appointment and one appointment to the Fairmont Planning Commission, and one alternate appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Pro Shine Auto Spa for a conditional use permit to operate an automotive detailing and ceramic coating business, categorized as a Car Wash, at 605 Gaston Avenue. The property is zoned Main Corridor Commercial. No other old or new business is scheduled.

• Conditional use permit request BZA 24-08 by Pro Shine Auto Spa for a car wash at 605 Gaston Avenue

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will meet to approve April meeting minutes and receive education reports. The meeting includes an open citizen forum and commissioner announcements.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting two ordinances: one amending the city pay plan to provide $3,500 base pay increases for steel workers and other employees, and another eliminating the monthly street sweeping charge. New business includes introduction of a fee for crash reports, approval of ARPA-funded infrastructure projects (Coal Run, Buffalo Creek, West Fork, and wastewater plant), a budget amendment, adoption of a hazard mitigation plan update, and appointments to the Parking and Airport Authorities.

• Adoption of ordinance providing $3,500 base pay increases for steel workers and non-represented non-exempt & exempt employees
• Adoption of ordinance eliminating the monthly street sweeping charge
• Introduction of an ordinance to create a fee for production of automobile crash/traffic accident reports
• Introduction of ARPA-funded public improvement projects: Coal Run Structural Evaluation, Buffalo Creek Lift Station & Force Main Replacement, Chlorine Room Structural Evaluation, West Fork Lift Station Force Main Replacement, New Chlorine Building Design & Construction
• Adoption of the Region VI Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Fairmont

The Fairmont City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2050, amending the city's pay plan to provide base pay increases of $3,500 for steel workers and non-represented employees, a $2,500 increase for certain other positions, and certification pay increases for police and firefighters. The council also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2051, eliminating the monthly street sweeping charge. Several other items were introduced, including ordinances for accident report fees and ARPA-funded infrastructure projects, with public hearings scheduled.

• Adopted pay plan ordinance with $3,500 raises for steel workers and non-represented employees (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance eliminating monthly street sweeping charge (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for accident report fees; public hearing set for Sept 10
• Introduced ordinance for ARPA-funded infrastructure projects; public hearing set for Sept 24
• Adopted General Fund budget revision resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Region VI Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Laura Candell to Parking Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Franklin Washenitz to Airport Authority (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings on six zoning code amendments, then vote to adopt them. New business includes a pay plan amendment with a $3,500 base increase for steel workers and other adjustments, as well as an ordinance eliminating the monthly street sweeping charge. The council will also consider resolutions supporting local health centers and make appointments.

• Public hearings and adoption of ordinances redefining 'junkyard,' creating parking maintenance standards, regulating refuse enclosures, and updating day care definitions and permitted uses.
• Adoption of ordinance providing $3,500 base pay increase for steel workers, WVLE certification pay for police, JATC certification increase for firefighters to $500/year, and other pay adjustments.
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance to eliminate the monthly street sweeping charge.
• Ordinance authorizing the Potable Water Storage Tanks Coating, Repair and Modification Project funded in part from ARPA funds.
• Ordinance providing for public auction of surplus city property and purchase of 14 tax-delinquent parcels from the state auditor.

The Fairmont City Council adopted nine ordinances, including redefining junkyards as salvage centers, updating parking and refuse standards, and renaming child care facilities to day care. It also approved the purchase of 14 tax-delinquent properties and authorized a water storage tank repair project funded by ARPA. Additionally, the council introduced a pay plan ordinance with raises and a street sweeping fee elimination, and passed resolutions supporting local health care.

• Adopted Ordinance 2041 redefining junkyard as junkyard or salvage centers (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2042 creating parking lot and driveway maintenance standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2043 updating refuse container and accessory structure regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2044 renaming child care facilities as day care (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2045 making day care a permitted use in Neighborhood Mixed Use district (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2048 authorizing purchase of 14 tax-delinquent properties (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2049 approving potable water tank coating project with ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Introduced pay plan ordinance with $3,500 raises for steel workers and non-represented employees, public hearing set for Aug 27

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss old and new business. They will consider a request from the Chamber Music Society and continue developing an evaluation method for public art entries. Public comments are invited.

• Discussion/development of evaluation method for public art entries
• Wrap-up and review of Variety Show
• Chamber Music Society request

The Arts & Humanities Commission approved a $75 donation to the Chamber Music Society for four concerts and programs. The commission also discussed developing an evaluation rubric for public art entries and agreed to have Rebecca work with Carly to create a rubric and application for review at the next meeting. The next meeting was tentatively moved to September 3rd due to Labor Day.

• Approved $75 donation to Chamber Music Society (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with correction to Carly's name (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop public art evaluation rubric and application for next meeting (unanimous consent)
• Moved next meeting to September 3rd, 6:30pm, location TBA

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by Raymond W. St. Clair II concerning a code enforcement decision that their residential property at 1038 Owens Avenue is being used for outdoor storage, a prohibited use in the Neighborhood Residential zoning district. No other business is scheduled.

• BZA 24-07 – Raymond W. St. Clair II appeals code enforcement decision on outdoor storage at 1038 Owens Avenue in Neighborhood Residential district

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is holding a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of June minutes and a guest speaker from CASA. No substantive decisions or financial matters are on the agenda.

• Guest speaker Caitlyn Cox from CASA to provide education report
• Meeting location changed to Marion County Chamber of Commerce
• Open citizen forum for public comments
• Approval of minutes from June meeting

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on seven zoning amendments that include making drive-throughs conditionally permitted in Main Corridor Commercial, allowing restaurants with alcohol sales in Neighborhood Mixed Use, and increasing front yard setbacks to 90 feet. They will also introduce ordinances to purchase 15 tax-delinquent properties, redefine junkyard and child care definitions, and set a public auction for surplus city property. A resolution to amend the 2024-2025 budget and approve a School Resource Officer agreement with Marion County schools is up for adoption.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance making drive-through facilities conditionally permitted in Main Corridor Commercial District
• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance increasing maximum front yard setbacks to 90 feet for commercial and civic developments
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance to purchase 15 tax-delinquent properties from the West Virginia State Auditor
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance authorizing ARPA-funded potable water storage tank coating and repair project
• Adoption of resolution approving School Resource Officer program agreement between the city and Marion County Board of Education

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to discuss implementation of a policy from the Property Disposition Ad-Hoc Committee. The session focuses on adopting procedures for handling city-owned property. No other business items are scheduled.

• Property Disposition Ad-Hoc Committee Policy Report Implementation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Freeport Properties LLC to subdivide one parcel into three at 1840 Morgantown Avenue. The applicant is seeking multiple variances to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and exceptions to plat requirements for Major Subdivisions.

• PC 24-07: Variance request for 1840 Morgantown Avenue to subdivide one parcel into three
• Review of variances for Sections 5.6.1, 7.5.1.B, 7.5.1.E, 7.6.1, 7.6.2.B, 7.6.2.C, 7.6.2.D, 7.6.2.E, 7.6.5, and 7.6.6.B
• Request for exceptions to Major Subdivision plat requirements 7.4.1.D (i-v) and 7.4.5.E (i and iii)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a proposal to create an honorary street designation named 'Catherine Dooley Taylor Way'. No other business is on the agenda, making this the sole item for discussion or decision.

• Proposed honorary naming of 'Catherine Dooley Taylor Way'

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an appeal concerning a code enforcement decision for 1038 Owens Avenue. Raymond W. St. Clair II is appealing the prohibition of outdoor storage in the Neighborhood Residential district.

• Appeal BZA 24-07 regarding prohibited outdoor storage at 1038 Owens Avenue
• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a $17,400,000.00 funding request for the Morgorgantown Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project. The agenda also includes first readings of several ordinances to amend city zoning regulations regarding drive-throughs, restaurants, and lot standards.

• $17,400,000.00 funding for Acid Mine Drainage Stormwater/Morgantown Avenue Sewer project
• Zoning amendments for drive-throughs and restaurants with alcohol sales
• Ordinance regarding lot standards and setbacks in the Main Corridor Commercial District
• Amendments to subdivision regulations for minor subdivision approval via deed
• Budget amendment for Coal Severance funds

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a work session to discuss opioid funding. The agenda does not list specific decisions or actions beyond this discussion.

• Opioid funding discussion

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission will hold an election for its officers and vote on new rules of order. The meeting includes updates on public art direction from the Planning Dept and a variety show. Commissioners will also discuss social media policy and potential project leads.

• Election of officers
• Vote on Rules of Order
• Update on public art direction from the Planning Dept
• Variety Show update
• Discussion of Social Media Policy

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes from April. The agenda also includes education reports and an open citizen forum.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider a resolution to re-allocate and re-authorize certain ARPA funds previously designated for COVID-19 public health and economic impact initiatives. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Airport Authority, Planning Commission, and Arts and Humanities Commission.

• Re-allocation of ARPA funds for COVID-19 relief
• Appointment to Fairmont Airport Authority
• Appointment to Fairmont Planning Commission
• Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals Alternate positions
• Multiple appointments to Arts and Humanities Commission

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to consider proposed planning and zoning amendments. The agenda does not provide specific details regarding the content of these proposals.

• Proposed planning and zoning amendments

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review a request for a conditional use permit to allow indoor batting cages at 430 Fairmont Avenue. They will also hear an appeal regarding the denial of a setback variance for a garage at 4 Freeland Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for indoor batting cages at 430 Fairmont Avenue
• Appeal of denied setback variance for a garage at 4 Freeland Street

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for the AMD Stormwater and Morgantown Avenue Storm Sewer Replacement Project, which involves accepting up to $17,400,000.00 in funding. The agenda also includes amendments to the city code and the 2023-2024 annual budget. Additionally, the council will address bank account authorizations and a housing authority re-appointment.

• Ordinance for $17,400,000.00 stormwater/storm sewer replacement project
• Amendments to City Code regarding honorary street names and fees
• Amendments to the 2023-2024 Annual Budget (General Fund and Coal Severance)
• Re-appointment to the Fairmont/Morgantown Housing Authority
• Resolutions authorizing bank account signatories

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to receive an update regarding ARPA funding. No other business is listed for consideration during this session.

• ARPA funding update

Planning Commission

The commission is considering several petitions to amend the city's zoning regulations. These include changes to parking rules, garbage enclosure placement, and commercial district standards. One petition also seeks to allow child care centers in mixed-use districts.

• Amendments to parking regulations and junkyard definitions (PC 24-02)
• Proposal for front yard garbage enclosures (PC 24-03)
• Main Corridor Commercial District standard updates (PC 24-04)
• Permitting child care centers in mixed-use districts (PC 24-05)
• Changes to minor subdivision review and approval processes (PC 24-06)

Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority

The Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority will hold its regular June meeting to approve May minutes and financial reports. Members will vote on agency expenditures, review committee updates, and receive maintenance and condition reports from airport staff. The agenda also lists a pending resignation by board member Timothy Bayne.

• Approval of May meeting minutes and Treasurer’s Report
• Vote on agency expenditures
• Review of Executive and Planning/Development/Operation committee reports
• Airport maintenance and condition updates from staff
• Discussion of Timothy Bayne’s pending board resignation

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to elect officers and consider adopting a policy for honorary street signs. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of a policy for Honorary Street Signs

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The request concerns site work and landscaping at a specific property.

• Review of HPRC 24-03: The Orange Goat LLC application for site work and landscaping, including altering or removing a retaining wall at 200 Fairmont Avenue

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and receive updates on public art direction and the Variety Show. They will also review their mission in light of the Comprehensive Plan and City Charter, and consider adopting rules of order. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Update from Planning Dept on public art direction
• Update on Variety Show
• Review of mission per Comprehensive Plan and City Charter
• Consideration of AHC Rules of Order
• Approval of minutes from April and May 2024

City Council

Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to waive its right of first refusal to purchase the Fifth Street Gym from the Marion County Board of Education, and to adopt the state's updated fire code. The council will also introduce ordinances to update the city code and create an honorary street name program, and consider resolutions on economic development services, real estate disposition, a $250,000 letter of credit renewal, and a $10,000 grant application for the Masonic Temple roof. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Waiver of right of first refusal to purchase Fifth Street Gym from Marion County Board of Education
• Adoption of state fire code standards effective May 1, 2024
• Introduction of ordinance for honorary street name program with fee schedule
• Resolution to renew Wesbanco Bank letter of credit at $250,000
• Resolution to apply for $10,000 grant for Masonic Temple roof

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: approving March minutes, receiving education reports, an open citizen forum, and commissioner announcements. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum
• Announcements from commissioners

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider three items: waiving its right of first refusal to purchase the Fifth Street Gym from the Marion County Board of Education, adopting the state's updated fire code (with local exclusions), and approving a police civil service rule change to remove the maximum age limit for new officer hires. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Waiver of right of first refusal to purchase Fifth Street Gym (deed dated June 7, 1974, Deed Book 781, page 580)
• Adoption of Title 87 Fire Code (effective May 1, 2024), excluding local fire department operations and outdoor tire storage
• Approval of Police Civil Service Commission rule amendment removing maximum age for new officer hires (WV Code §8-14-12)

Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority

The Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and expenditures, hear committee and manager reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include updating the AIP funding priority for taxi and runway lights, an update on the FAA tower meeting, and a pending resignation from President Timothy Bayne.

• Update AIP funding priority for taxi and runway lights
• FAA tower meeting update: signage and repeater for 118.35
• Pending resignation of Timothy Bayne
• Approval of expenditures
• Discussion of web page and domain for emails and group files

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request from Rustbelt LLC for a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant proposes to expand the office space in an existing building at 200 8th Street.

• BZA 24-03: Conditional Use Permit application by Rustbelt LLC for office expansion at 200 8th Street

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several organizational items. They will discuss partnering with the city planning commission on public art projects, possibly with a vote, and will vote on replacements for the resigned chair and secretary. Other topics include a proposal for a 40th-anniversary variety show, meeting rules, open meeting compliance, social media management, and charter alignment. The commission may also decide to stop scheduling regular meetings until fall.

• Discussion and possible vote on partnering with city planning commission on public art projects
• Vote to replace resigned chair and elect secretary
• Proposal by Christian Cox for a late-summer variety show celebrating AHC's 40th anniversary
• Discussion on meeting rules and Open Meeting compliance
• Commissioner Hussey recommends no regular meetings until September or October

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fairmont Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit for Rustbelt LLC to expand an office building at 200 8th Street. The expansion is incidental to existing non-conforming outdoor storage and warehousing uses. Staff recommends approval.

• Conditional use permit BZA 24-03 for Rustbelt LLC to expand office space at 200 8th Street
• Property is zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use, Tax District 3, Map 5, Parcel 149
• Expansion would add to the existing 7,400 sq ft office building
• Staff report recommends approval, citing minimal neighborhood impact
• Public hearing scheduled for May 2, 2024

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes approving the March minutes, receiving education reports, and hearing public comments. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum
• Commissioner announcements

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting two ordinances: one to renew a WesBanco letter of credit up to $750,000 for workers' compensation self-insurance requirements, and another to authorize the public auction of surplus city property. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a city manager's report, and an executive session on real property matters.

• Renewal of Letter of Credit No. 2001-525, up to $750,000, from WesBanco Bank for workers' comp self-insurance (FY 2024-2025)
• Ordinance to provide for public auction of surplus personal property
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2024 regular meeting and April 16, 2024 levy meeting
• Executive session to consider purchase, sale, conveyance, or lease of real property

Misc. Committees, Boards, and Commissions

The Property Disposition Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to review a draft report regarding property disposition. The committee will also review policy recommendations contained within that report.

• Review of draft property disposition report
• Review of policy recommendations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to review several proposed text amendments to the city's zoning code. Discussions will focus on vehicle parking on landscaping, garbage bin storage, and commercial use standards.

• PC 24-02: Proposed rules for parking vehicles, trailers, and RVs on landscaping and redefining 'Junk Yard'
• PC 24-03: Proposed regulations for garbage and refuse bin storage for duplexes and single-family dwellings
• PC 24-04: Proposed standards for the MCC District to protect adjacent residential uses
• PC 24-05: Petition by Mercedez Corbin to permit Child Care Centers in the Neighborhood Mixed Use District
• PC 24-06: City petition to allow minor subdivisions via deed or deed restriction

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding an adjourned meeting to hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the property tax levy rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The resolution approves the rates as submitted by the city and county, as approved by the State Tax Commissioner. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on proposed levy rates for FY 2024-25
• Adoption of resolution approving levy rates for municipal purposes
• Total estimated general fund revenue: $22,282,012
• Property tax levy rates: Class I $0.125/$100, Class II $0.25/$100, Class IV $0.50/$100
• Total projected property tax collection: $2,796,767

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to appoint Travis L. Blosser as city manager, amend the pay plan to include a 3% base pay increase for most employees and other adjustments, and transfer a property at 1709 Clay Avenue from Ardella L. Cottrill to the city. The council will also introduce ordinances to renew a $750,000 letter of credit for workers' compensation and to auction surplus property, and will consider resolutions for a $500,000 CDBG grant for parks, support for the Monroe Street Fire House redevelopment, a cafeteria plan, and fair housing.

• Appoint Travis L. Blosser as city manager with employment agreement
• 3% base pay increase for employees, police patrol raises, and city manager pay
• Transfer of 1709 Clay Avenue property from Ardella L. Cottrill to city
• Renew $750,000 letter of credit for workers' compensation
• Apply for $500,000 CDBG grant for parks and recreational facilities

Board of Zoning Appeals

Todd's Enviroscapes, LLC is applying for a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage as an accessory use to an office at 105 10th Street. The property was previously used for major vehicle repair. Staff recommends approval provided the property meets specific fencing requirements.

• Conditional Use Permit: Outdoor Storage at 105 10th Street (BZA 24-02)

Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority

The Fairmont-Marion County Regional Airport Authority is holding a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, financial reports, and expenditures. They will also hear committee and staff reports, discuss old business such as website updates and airport access, and address a new item regarding an ATC near miss discussion.

• Approval of expenditures
• Treasurer's report for February and March, including audits and Edwards D Jones account
• Fuel farm committee report
• Cutting of NE bank of runway
• ATC near miss discussion

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission is meeting to review and finalize details for its 40th annual Awards Ceremony on April 14. Honorees and introducers were already set at the March 4 meeting, and no other business is planned. The meeting is procedural and brief, held at the MC Library at 7:00 PM.

• Finalize details for 40th annual Awards Ceremony on April 14
• Honorees and introducers listed in March 4 meeting minutes
• Meeting at MC Library at 7:00 PM

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is meeting to elect a secretary to replace Jill Siles, approve February's minutes, and receive education reports. The agenda also includes an open citizen forum and announcements from commissioners. The meeting is being held via Google Meet, a change from previous platforms.

• Election of Secretary to replace Jill Siles
• Approval of meeting minutes from February
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum
• Meeting held via Google Meet at https://meet.google.com/yis-uyob-cim

City Council

This agenda contains only the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and seven numbered items with no descriptions. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget, then consider adopting a resolution approving the city's budgets for the General Fund and Coal Severance. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, a city manager's report, and recognition of local teams and social workers. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn to April 16, 2024, for levy rate approval.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• Resolution adopting FY 2024-2025 budgets: General Fund and Coal Severance
• Proclamation for National Social Workers Month
• Recognition of Fairmont Catholic Basketball Teams
• Adjournment to April 16, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. to approve levy rates

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fairmont Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a work session immediately after its regular meeting, consisting solely of a member training session on variances, conditional use permits, and appeals. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled on this agenda.

• Training session on variances, conditional use permits, and appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fairmont Board of Zoning Appeals is holding its regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, approval of minutes, election of officers, and disposition of past cases. No public hearings, old business, or new business are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023
• Election of officers
• No public hearings scheduled
• No old or new business

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will review a request for new business window signs at a specific address.

• Application HPRC 24-02: New window signs for two/two/eight at 228 Adams Street

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Fairmont Human Rights Commission. The agenda includes approval of January minutes, education reports, an open citizen forum, and commissioner announcements; no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Education reports
• Open citizen forum
• Commissioner announcements

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance approving an agreement with Tennessee Technological University, the Fairmont Marion County Transit Authority, and the Marion County Commission to construct an electric vehicle charging station. The council will also consider several resolutions authorizing grant applications for cybersecurity, a safety action plan, park improvements, and support for a renovation project, as well as a resolution to reschedule a meeting and one to nominate a city manager.

• Ordinance approving agreement for EV charging station construction
• Resolution to apply for $40,000/year cybersecurity grant from WV Division of Homeland Security
• Resolution to apply for $200,000 FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for a safety action plan
• Resolution to apply for $4,500 MCPARC grant for water fountain, BBQ grill, and sign at 5th Street Park
• Resolution supporting Fairmont State University's FY25 request to renovate Morrow Hall

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request from Freeport Properties LLC to subdivide one parcel into three. Staff recommends denying the five requested variances, citing concerns over emergency service visibility and inadequate yard space.

• PC 24-01: Variance request for 1840 Morgantown Avenue to subdivide one parcel into three
• Discussion of draft PC 24-02 and 24-03 regarding parking standards and garbage receptacle enclosures

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings and votes on two ordinances: one to convey a limited easement over portions of Cacapon Circle and an unnamed 40-foot street to Brian M. and Francesca S. Mullen for an existing garage encroachment at 8 Cacapon Circle, and another to approve an agreement with Tennessee Technological University, the Fairmont Marion County Transit Authority, and the Marion County Commission for construction of an electric vehicle charging station. The meeting also includes proclamations, approval of minutes, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance to convey limited easement over Cacapon Circle and unnamed 40' street to Brian M. and Francesca S. Mullen for garage encroachment at 8 Cacapon Circle
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance approving agreement with Tennessee Technological University, Fairmont Marion County Transit Authority, and Marion County Commission for EV charging station construction
• Proclamations for Catherine Dooley Taylor and Rose Agnes Rolls Cousins, and statement on Black History Month
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings (Jan 19, Jan 23, Jan 30, 2024)
• Executive session on personnel matters per WV Code and City Charter

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY25 city budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the FY25 City Budget

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including award deliberations and selection, and plan new business such as contacting award winners and posting community events. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the selection of award recipients.

• Approval of January minutes
• Award deliberations and selection
• Assigning members to contact award winners
• Community event postings

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY25 city budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the FY25 City Budget

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a special meeting on January 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers. The sole purpose is to adjourn to executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, disciplining, resignation, discharge, dismissal, or compensation of a city officer. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under WV Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) and City Charter 2.11(a)(1)A regarding city officer personnel matters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect officers and review the 2023 Annual Report. The body will also review a proposed Capital Plan detailing departmental funding requests from FY25 through FY29.

• Proposed FY25-FY29 Capital Plan including $700,000 for a replacement Fire Engine 43 in FY25
• Proposed $100,000 for Windmill Park concession stand and restrooms in FY25
• Proposed $150,000 for new restrooms at Morris Park in FY27
• Proposed $100,000 for demolition at City Hall annually from FY25 to FY29
• Review of the 2023 Planning and Development Department Annual Report

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission is holding its regular meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hear a guest speaker from Fairness WV. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of officers
• Introduction of new members
• Guest speaker Andrew Schneider from Fairness WV
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an appointment for the vacant Seventh District council seat. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to a city officer, followed by the appointment action. No other business is listed.

• Executive session under WV Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) and City Charter 2.11(a)(1)A to discuss city officer personnel matters
• Appointment of Seventh District councilmember

City Council

The Fairmont City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, approval of minutes, and several resolutions. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to convey an easement for an encroaching garage, adoption of a budget amendment, two police civil service rule changes, and a grant application for EV charging stations. No public hearings are scheduled.

• First reading of ordinance to convey limited easement over rights of way near Cacapon Circle for a garage at 8 Cacapon Circle to Brian M. and Francesca S. Mullen
• Resolution to amend the 2023-2024 annual budget (General Fund)
• Resolution approving police civil service rule amendment to facilitate hiring officers with active law enforcement certifications
• Resolution approving police civil service rule amendment regarding application form for original appointment
• Resolution authorizing application for $75,670.00 DOE Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for EV charging stations in downtown Fairmont

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Fairmont City Council with a single agenda item: adjourning to executive session to discuss matters related to a city officer's appointment, employment, compensation, or discipline. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session under WV Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) and City Charter 2.11(a)(1)A
• Matters may include appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, disciplining, resignation, discharge, dismissal, or compensation of a city officer

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the transfer of two real estate parcels to the city. Additionally, the council will review a resolution for a $20,000 grant for fire department equipment.

• Ordinance for land transfer at 121 Reeves Avenue from Thomas Stanley Davis, Roger Lee Davis, Deborah L. Davis, and Elizabeth Peterman
• Ordinance for land transfer at 220 Locust Avenue from Everett W. Cochran
• Resolution for a $20,000 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for hydraulic extrication equipment
• Resolution regarding environmental assessment determinations for the Fairmont Marion County Housing Authority

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect officers and review one application. The body will consider a request from McCabe Land Company for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

• Application HPRC 24-01: McCabe Land Company request for new signage and logo at 320 Adams Street