Fairmont public meetings in 2025

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, consider citizen petitions, and review the manager’s report, monthly goals, and financial statements. New business and an executive session are scheduled, followed by setting the next meeting for January 28, 2026.

• Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Manager’s Report
• Monthly Financial Statements review
• Consideration of Citizens Petitions
• Executive Session

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025. Members will approve the previous meeting minutes, consider citizen petitions, hear the manager’s report, and review monthly financial statements. The board will also set the date for its next meeting on Jan. 22, 2026.

• Approval of Minutes
• Citizens Petitions
• Manager’s Report
• Monthly Financial Statements
• Next Board Meeting Date – Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The financial report was approved. The board approved a resolution to renew the existing purchase agreement between Monumental PSD and the City of Fairmont Water.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report
• Approved resolution to renew purchase agreement with Monumental PSD

City Council

The Fairmont City Council voted to re‑appoint David Knapp to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three‑year term ending Jan 1 2029. The Council also re‑appointed Jeffrey Boyles to the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board for a three‑year term ending Jan 1 2029. No other business or public hearings were scheduled for this meeting.

• Re‑appointment of David Knapp to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term ends Jan 1 2029)
• Re‑appointment of Jeffrey Boyles to the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board (term ends Jan 1 2029)
• No pending business listed
• No public hearings scheduled

The council approved the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Councilmember Sole moved and Councilmember Moran seconded to appoint Gia Deasy to the Board of Zoning Appeals for an unexpired term ending January 1, 2028. The appointment passed with six Yes votes, one No, and one Abstain. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote at 7:13 p.m.

• Approved December 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Gia Deasy to Board of Zoning Appeals (6 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will convene a combined virtual November/December meeting. The agenda includes a guest education presentation by Vicki Cooper of Communities of Shalom, an open citizen forum, and routine items such as ordering the meeting, approving October 2025 minutes, and commissioner announcements. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Education – Guest Speaker – Vicki Cooper (Communities of Shalom)
• Open citizen forum for public comments
• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fairmont City Council re‑appointed Jesse Corley to the Fairmont‑Marion County Transit Authority and Tracy Evans to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission, each for a three‑year term ending Dec. 31, 2028. The council also approved the minutes from the Nov. 12, 2025 meeting and received updates on the downtown paving project and holiday community events.

• Re‑appointment of Jesse Corley to the Fairmont‑Marion County Transit Authority (3‑year term ending Dec. 31, 2028).
• Re‑appointment of Tracy Evans to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission (3‑year term ending Dec. 31, 2028).
• Approval of the Nov. 12, 2025 City Council meeting minutes.
• Update: downtown paving project – Jackson St. to Locust Ave not in original contract; Parrotta Paving to finish work in early Dec.
• Holiday announcements: Christmas tree lighting on Adams Street, toy giveaway on Dec. 7, Union Mission meals ($3.03 each).

The council excused Councilmember Weber by voice vote and approved the November 25 minutes, also by voice vote. David Knapp was re‑appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Jeffrey Boyles was re‑appointed to the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board, each for a three‑year term ending Jan. 1, 2029, with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. by voice vote.

• Excused Councilmember Weber (voice vote)
• Approved November 25, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Re‑appointed David Knapp to Board of Zoning Appeals, 3‑yr term (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Jeffrey Boyles to Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board, 3‑yr term (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 p.m. (voice vote)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission will continue discussion of potential new annual programs, including Arts in the Park, an arts drive, and outreach to arts and music teachers. It will review any new public art applications and consider refining the application process if there are no new submissions. The commission will also address an Arts and Humanities Award. A possible executive session may be called under WV Code §6-9A-4(b)(9) and City Charter 2.11(a)(3).

• Continued discussion of potential new annual program/projects (Arts in the Park, arts drive, teacher outreach)
• Review of new public art applications (if any)
• Discussion on refining the public art application if no new submissions
• Possible executive session pursuant to WV Code §6-9A-4(b)(9) and City Charter 2.11(a)(3)
• Consideration of Arts and Humanities Award

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and decide on two board re-appointments. The meeting also includes a City Manager's report and a public hearing section.

• Re-appointment for Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority (term ends Dec 31, 2028)
• Re-appointment for Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission (term ends Dec 31, 2028)

The council excused absent member Anthony T. Horton by voice vote. The November 12 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote. Jesse Corley was re‑appointed to the Fairmont‑Marion County Transit Authority for a three‑year term, and Tracy Evans was re‑appointed to the Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission for a three‑year term, both by unanimous vote of those present. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote at 7:16 p.m.

• Excused Councilmember Horton (voice vote)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Re‑appointed Jesse Corley to Fairmont‑Marion County Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Tracy Evans to Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss recommendations for existing parking regulations and fees. The body will also consider the consolidation of business licenses.

• Parking recommendations regarding regulations and fees
• Business license consolidation

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and review any citizen petitions. Members will hear the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements. The board will consider any new business items, hold an executive session, and schedule the next meeting for December 18, 2025.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of citizen petitions
• Manager's report on operations and goals
• Monthly financial statements
• Executive session (closed meeting)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. A motion to approve the FY26 financial statements was passed. Mark Moore announced his retirement effective end of January 2026. No new business was taken and the next meeting is set for December 18, 2025.

• Approve October 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve FY26 financials (motion passed)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Fairmont Planning Commission will consider three major subdivision petitions and a proposed rewrite of the city's zoning architectural standards. The body will also discuss the scope of a new Comprehensive Plan update.

• Major Subdivision at 800 Country Club Rd (PC 25-06)
• Major Subdivision at 301 Diamond St (PC 25-07)
• Zoning text amendment for Articles 5 and 2
• Request for Proposal for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Major Subdivision at 1565 Fairmont Ave (PC 25-09)

The commission approved corrected minutes from previous meetings. It granted Twin Creek Builders a 90‑day extension on their major subdivision petition. It approved Tri City Electric’s request to merge eight parcels into two at 301 Diamond St. It postponed Veritas Contracting’s rezoning petition pending further review.

• Approved corrected September and October minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Twin Creek Builders a 90‑day extension on major subdivision petition (unanimous)
• Approved Tri City Electric/Gateway United Methodist Church major subdivision merger (7‑0 unanimous)
• Laid over Veritas Contracting rezoning petition to be considered with related petition (6‑0 unanimous)

Misc. Committees, Boards, and Commissions

The Fairmont Opioid Ad Hoc Committee will review and score funding applications based on a rubric. The committee will determine a minimum passing score and recommend eligible applications to City Council for funding consideration.

• Review and scoring of funding applications
• Determination of minimum passing score for applications
• Recommendation of eligible applications to City Council

Sanitary Sewer Board

The board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, and financial statements. The agenda contains no specific new business or decided actions.

• Review of monthly financial statements
• Manager's report
• Monthly Goals & Objectives Report

The board approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting unanimously. It accepted the Sanitary Sewer financial statements for October 2025 with a unanimous vote. It also accepted the Stormwater financial statements for October 2025 unanimously. The next meeting was set for December 18, 2025 and the board adjourned the session.

• Approved October 22, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Sanitary Sewer October 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted Stormwater October 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Dec 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will adopt two ordinances amending Article 162 of the City Code: one expands the definition of a park to include other public outdoor areas, and the other removes the reference to Palatine Park. The council will also adopt two resolutions creating interest‑bearing accounts for the Police Pension Relief Fund and the Firemen Pension & Relief Fund at Huntington National Bank. A public hearing will review progress on the five‑year TIF redevelopment district, including projects such as Locust Avenue sidewalks and Norwood Park, with financial updates on taxes, grants, and expenditures.

• Ordinance amending Article 162 to expand park definition to include other public outdoor areas
• Ordinance amending Article 162 to delete reference to Palatine Park
• Resolution establishing an interest‑bearing account for the Police Pension Relief Fund at Huntington National Bank
• Resolution establishing an interest‑bearing account for the Firemen Pension & Relief Fund at Huntington National Bank
• Public hearing on TIF five‑year redevelopment project with updates on $5 million cumulative taxes, $4 million balance, $686 k estimated FY25 taxes, $1.6 million investment income, $483 k grant, $1 million soft costs, $3 million capital improvements, $450 k EPA grant, $80 k DAC/Novelis donations, $25 k land donation, $1 million TIF funds, $1 million ARPA funds, and $109 k other donations

The council excused absent member Joshua D. Rice and approved the minutes from the October 23 special meeting and October 28 regular meeting. It unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2086 to expand the definition of parks and, by majority vote, adopted Ordinance No. 2087 to delete the reference to Palatine Park. The council also unanimously approved a resolution establishing an interest‑bearing account for the Fairmont Policemen’s Pension Relief Fund. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Councilmember Rice excused (voice vote)
• October 23, 2025 special meeting minutes approved (voice vote)
• October 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes approved (voice vote)
• Ordinance No. 2086 adopted to expand park definition (unanimous)
• Ordinance No. 2087 adopted to delete Palatine Park reference (7 Yes, 1 Abstain)
• Resolution adopted to create Fairmont Policemen’s Pension Relief Fund account (unanimous)

Fairmont Parking Authority

The Fairmont Parking Authority will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is a handicap parking permit request for a specific address.

• Handicap parking permit request for 334 Maple Ave.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Fairmont Historic Landmarks Commission will discuss a proposal to create an honorary street name. The item, identified as HLC 25-01, seeks to designate "Russell Yann Way". No other business is listed for this meeting.

• HLC 25-01 – Proposed honorary street name dedication for "Russell Yann Way"

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations to a structure at 320 Madison Street. The applicant is Joe Pitrolo. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from August 11, 2025, and election of 2025 officers.

• HPRC 25-05 – Review of Joe Pitrolo's Certificate of Appropriateness application for exterior renovations at 320 Madison Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an interlocal agreement for cooperative fire, rescue, and EMS services. Members will also discuss amendments to the city's parks code and the 2025-2026 annual budget.

• Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Fire, Rescue, EMS, Special Operations, and Emergency/Disaster Relief Response
• Amendment to the City of Fairmont’s 2025-2026 Annual Budget: General Fund
• Ordinance to expand the definition of 'Park' or 'Parks' in the Administrative Code
• Ordinance to delete the reference to Palatine Park in the Parks Commission powers
• Two re-appointments to the Fairmont Water Board for three-year terms

Council members adopted Ordinance No. 2085 establishing an interlocal mutual aid agreement with Marion County volunteer fire departments, passing unanimously. They also approved a resolution revising the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget, and re‑appointed Thomas DeVito and James Decker to the Fairmont Water Board, each by unanimous vote. Public hearings were scheduled for two parks‑related ordinances on November 12, 2025. The meeting minutes from October 14 were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted Interlocal Fire Mutual Aid Ordinance No. 2085 (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund Budget Revision resolution (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Thomas DeVito to Fairmont Water Board (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed James Decker to Fairmont Water Board (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for parks ordinance expanding park definitions (Nov 12, unanimous)
• Set public hearing for parks ordinance to delete reference to Palatine Park (Nov 12, unanimous)
• Approved October 14 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the TIF Five‑Year Project and to consider a resolution. The council adopted a resolution stating that the City of Fairmont Redevelopment Project Plan No. 1, as amended, is making satisfactory progress. The resolution lists the status of four projects in Redevelopment District No. 1, noting completion percentages and property acquisition levels.

• Public hearing on the TIF Five‑Year Project
• Adoption of a resolution confirming satisfactory progress on Redevelopment Project Plan No. 1
• Locust Avenue Sidewalk Project – Phase I, 100 % complete
• Locust Avenue Bus Stop/Rain Garden – property acquisition 100 % complete
• Norwood Park Enhancement – 99 % complete; West Fork Rail Trail – design 80 % complete, 90 % property acquisition

The City Council adopted a resolution stating that the Development or Redevelopment Plan and projects in Redevelopment District No. 1 are making satisfactory progress. The resolution references projects such as the Locust Avenue Sidewalk, Locust Avenue Bus Stop/Rain Garden, Norwood Park Enhancement, and the Rail Trail. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Resolution adopted determining redevelopment plan and projects are making satisfactory progress (vote tally not recorded)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board meeting on October 23, 2025 will conduct routine business, including approval of minutes, review of citizen petitions, and discussion of the manager’s report, monthly goals, objectives, and financial statements. No specific new business items are detailed in the agenda. The board will also set the next meeting for November 20, 2025.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of citizen petitions
• Manager’s report
• Monthly goals and objectives
• Monthly financial statements

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and approved the FY26 financial report. Members agreed to eliminate the rainy‑day fund. The meeting was then adjourned. No citizen petitions were presented and the next meeting is set for November 20, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 financial report (motion passed)
• Agreed to eliminate rainy‑day fund (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board will convene to approve minutes from September 24, 2025, and review the manager's report, monthly financial statements, and goals. The board will also schedule the next tentative meeting for November 26, 2025.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Manager’s Report and Monthly Financial Statements
• Next tentative meeting date: November 26, 2025

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the sanitary sewer and stormwater financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 24, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes, hear announcements, and conduct an open citizen forum.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Open citizen forum
• Commissioner announcements
• Meeting adjournment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission work session will consider amendments to the Architectural Standards, Cottage Court, and Townhouse texts, including rear lot access. The commission will also review a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

• Architectural Standards text amendments
• Cottage Court text amendments
• Townhouse text amendments (rear lot access)
• Other potential amendments
• Draft RFQ

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance for the public auction of surplus personal property. The body will also introduce an interlocal agreement for cooperative fire, rescue, and emergency services.

• Public hearing for an ordinance providing for the public auction of surplus personal property
• Introduction of an interlocal agreement for cooperative fire, rescue, EMS, and disaster relief between the City of Fairmont, Marion County Volunteer Fire Departments, Marion County Homeland Security, and 911
• Executive session to consider the purchase, sale, conveyance, or lease of real property

The council approved Ordinance No. 2084, allowing public auction of the city's surplus personal property, by unanimous vote. A public hearing was scheduled for October 28 on an interlocal fire‑mutual‑aid agreement. The September 23 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote. The council then adjourned to an executive session and later adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2084 for public auction of surplus personal property (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for interlocal fire‑mutual‑aid agreement on October 28, 2025
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned to Executive Session (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider six variances to redevelop a three‑stall garage at 320 Madison Street into a duplex, including changes to lot coverage, setbacks, and parking. It will also hear a conditional use permit for a drive‑through convenience store at 1399 Fairmont Avenue, a sign variance for a new 28.5‑ft tall sign at 1228 Country Club Road, and a fence variance for an opaque 10‑ft security fence at 5001 Nasa Boulevard. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 14, 2025.

• Six variances for 320 Madison St (lot coverage, front, side, rear yard setbacks, front yard parking, parking lot setbacks)
• Conditional Use Permit for drive‑through at 1399 Fairmont Ave (owner invested almost $200,000)
• Sign variance at 1228 Country Club Rd: 28.5 ft tall, 278 sf area
• Fence variance at 5001 Nasa Blvd: opaque 10‑ft security fence
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission will meet on October 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Public Safety Building, 500 Quincy St. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, a treasurer’s report, announcements, discussion of new annual arts programs, a public art application, and upcoming community events. The commission will consider a lifetime achievement award for Dr. Judy Byers and plan an Alpha Psi Omega celebration for Dr. Paul Opp on October 2 at 2:00 PM at The Abbey, 335 Maple Avenue.

• Review new public art application (if any submissions)
• Discuss potential new annual program “Arts in the Park” and outreach to arts teachers
• Consider lifetime achievement award for Dr. Judy Byers
• Plan Alpha Psi Omega celebration for Dr. Paul Opp on Oct 2 at The Abbey, 335 Maple Avenue
• Discuss Halloween event at the library

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the manager's report and financial statements, and discuss ongoing business. The board will also schedule its next meeting for October 23, 2025.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of manager's report and monthly financial statements
• Discussion of ongoing business and goals
• Setting next meeting date for October 23, 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It approved the city’s FY26 financial statements and adopted a resolution updating the resale water agreement with Grant Town. No citizen petitions were presented.

• Approved August 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 financial statements (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by Travis Blosser)
• Approved resolution updating resale agreement with Grant Town (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by Travis Blosser)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by Travis Blosser)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board will meet to approve the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements, and discuss a payment agreement with Kingmill Valley PSD. The board will also set the date for the next meeting and hold an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025
• Manager’s Report
• Monthly Goals & Objectives Report
• Monthly Financial Statements
• Kingmill Valley PSD Payment Agreement

The board approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted the sanitary sewer and stormwater financial statements for August as presented, each motion passing unanimously. The board also agreed to monitor Kingmill Valley PSD’s payment agreement and will wait to see if the district complies.

• Approved August 27, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements (unanimous)
• Agreed to monitor Kingmill Valley PSD payment agreement (no vote recorded)

City Council

City Council will discuss an ordinance for the public auction of surplus personal property and a resolution endorsing the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival. The meeting also includes several re-appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Ordinance for the public auction of surplus personal property
• Resolution endorsing the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival (Dec 12-13, 2025)
• One re-appointment to the Fairmont Building Commission
• Seven re-appointments to the Fairmont Airport Authority
• CVB Annual Report presentation by Leah Smith

The council adopted a resolution endorsing the Annual Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival to be held in downtown Fairmont on Dec 12‑13, 2025, by unanimous voice vote. The council also set a public hearing for Oct. 14, 2025 on an ordinance to auction surplus city personal property. Several members were re‑appointed to the Fairmont Building Commission and the Fairmont Airport Authority, with most appointments confirmed unanimously and one by majority with an abstention.

• Adopted resolution endorsing the Seven Fishes Festival (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for ordinance on public auction of surplus property (Oct. 14, 2025)
• Re‑appointed Ray Logue to Fairmont Building Commission (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Chris Moran to Fairmont Airport Authority (majority; Councilmember Moran abstained)
• Re‑appointed Tom Mainella to Fairmont Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Dan Swiger to Fairmont Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Tim Bayne to Fairmont Airport Authority (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fairmont Planning Commission will hold a meeting to discuss upcoming text amendment petitions from the City. Commissioners will also receive a status report on the Comprehensive Plan update. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of upcoming text amendment petitions from the City
• Status update on the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider three ordinances: one repealing the under‑18 tobacco prohibition, one adopting replacement pages for the city code, and one authorizing the purchase of three parcels of land for a portion of the West Fairmont Rail‑Trail System. A separate resolution will move the December 23 regular meeting to December 16. All items will be voted on during the September 9 regular meeting.

• Ordinance repealing Section 525.05 prohibiting tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products for persons under 18
• Ordinance adopting current replacement pages to the Fairmont City Code
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of parcels 2022-C-000039 (1.12 ac Belt Line), 2024-C-000133 (PCL Ogden Ave), and 2024-C-000113 (Blk J Lt 15‑16 Sutton Dr) for the West Fairmont Rail‑Trail
• Resolution to reschedule the regular council meeting from Dec 23, 2025 to Dec 16, 2025

The council voted by voice to excuse Councilmember Nuzum for the meeting. The August 26, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as submitted by voice vote. Public hearings on a tobacco ordinance repeal and other code updates were held, but no motions were adopted. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Excused Councilmember Nuzum (voice vote)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted (voice vote)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The commission will meet to discuss public art applications and potential new annual programs. The agenda includes planning for an art supplies drive and a library Halloween event on October 24th. An executive session is scheduled to discuss matters involving commercial competition.

• Review of Public Art Applications
• Fairmont Chamber Music Society Donation
• Art supplies and instrument drive discussion
• Library Halloween event (October 24th, 5-6:30pm)
• Support for Mary Badham with FSU/MCPLS

The Arts & Humanities Commission approved the meeting minutes. Commissioners unanimously approved participation in the Library Halloween event and a $125 expenditure for make‑and‑take items. The commission also discussed an art‑supply/instrument drive and public‑art applications but took no formal action on those items.

• Minutes approved (motion by Treasure, seconded by Marianne)
• Participation in Library Halloween event approved unanimously (motion by David, seconded by Treasure)
• $125 expenditure for make‑and‑take items approved unanimously (motion by Greg, seconded by Natalie)
• Art supply/instrument drive discussed – no decision recorded
• Public art application review discussed – no decision recorded

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and ongoing business.

• Review of Monthly Financial Statements
• Manager's Report
• Monthly Goals & Objectives

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 26 meeting. Later, the board approved the water department’s July financial report after a motion by Tom DeVito and a second by James Decker. No new business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

• Approved July 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by James Decker)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board will convene at 10:00 a.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, 901 Howard Avenue, to conduct routine business. Members will approve the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting, review the manager’s report, and receive monthly financial statements. No new ordinances or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the July 22, 2025 minutes and accepted the July financial statements for both the sanitary sewer and stormwater programs, each by unanimous vote. The board also set the next meeting for September 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and then adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Sep 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review July 2025 minutes and hold an open citizen forum.

• Approval of July 2025 meeting minutes
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of real estate for the West Fairmont Rail-Trail system and the acquisition of three parcels from the State Auditor due to unpaid taxes. The body will also consider repealing a city code section regarding tobacco and nicotine products for minors.

• Purchase of real estate (PCL 12ST) from Mark A. Tarley and Michael D. Tarley for the West Fairmont Rail-Trail
• Purchase of three parcels from the State Auditor due to non-payment of taxes: 1.12 AC Belt Line, PCL Ogden Ave, and Blk J Lt 15-16 Sutton Dr
• Proposed repeal of City Code Section 525.05 regarding tobacco and nicotine products for persons under 18
• Adoption of current replacement pages to the Fairmont City Code
• Re-appointments for the Fairmont Planning Commission and Fairmont Parking Authority

Councilmember Sole moved to approve the August 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes and Councilmember McDaniel seconded. The Mayor declared the minutes approved as submitted by voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider a conditional use permit for a drive-through facility and variances for signage and security fencing. The body will determine if these requests meet city zoning codes for the Main Corridor Commercial and Technology districts.

• BZA 25-06: Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through facility at 1399 Fairmont Avenue
• BZA 25-07 and 25-08: Variances for a 28.5 FT tall, 278 SF sign at 1228 Country Club Road
• BZA 25-09: Variance for 10-foot tall opaque security fencing at 5001 Nasa Boulevard

City Council

City Council will discuss the purchase and financing of real estate from Beltline, LLC for use by the Department of Public Works. The body will also consider emergency agreements for flood recovery centers and a land purchase for the West Fairmont Rail-Trail System.

• Proposed $665,000 loan from Wesbanco Bank Inc. for Public Works real estate parcels
• Emergency ordinance for WVEMD disaster recovery centers following the June 15, 2025 flood
• Proposed purchase of real estate from Mark A. Tarley and Michael D. Tarley for the West Fairmont Rail-Trail System
• Resolution to extend economic development services agreement with Marion Regional Development Corporation for FY 2025-2026
• MOU between WVEMD and Fairmont Police Department for security services

The City Council approved the regular meeting minutes from July 22, 2025 as submitted. The approval was done by a voice vote of the council members. No other ordinances or contracts were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, vote on a new secretary, and receive the treasurer’s report. Commissioners will continue discussing potential new annual programs and review public art applications.

• Vote on new secretary
• Treasurer’s report presentation
• Continued discussion of potential new annual programs/projects
• Public art application review
• Fairmont Chamber Music Society donation consideration

The commission approved the July 7, 2025 minutes and appointed Rebecca Moran as secretary. A motion to exclude sitting AHC members from applying for AHC public‑arts funding during their term passed 6‑3. The commission also approved a $75 sponsorship for the Chamber Music Society program and set regular meetings for the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca Moran as secretary (unanimous)
• Excluded sitting AHC members from applying for AHC public‑arts funds during their term (6‑3)
• Approved $75 sponsorship for Chamber Music Society program (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting schedule: first Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:12 pm (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will elect 2025 officers and review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body is considering requests for signage and landscaping modifications at specific city addresses.

• HPRC 25-02: Window signs for K&D Daily Deals at 115 Jackson Street
• HPRC 25-03: Landscaping regrading and retaining wall repair/removal at 200 Fairmont Avenue
• HPRC 25-04: Window signs for American Job Center at 320 Adams Street
• Election of 2025 officers

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect 2025 officers and review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve signage and landscaping changes at three different locations.

• Window signs for K&D Daily Deals at 115 Jackson Street
• Landscaping regrading and retaining wall repair/removal at 200 Fairmont Avenue
• Window signs for the American Job Center at 320 Adams Street
• Election of 2025 officers

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review June 2025 minutes and hold an open citizen forum.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to ratify the purchase of three real estate parcels from Beltline, LLC for the Department of Public Works. The body is also considering a budget amendment for the General Fund and several board appointments.

• Proposed $665,000 loan from Wesbanco Bank Inc. at 4.600% interest for real estate purchase
• Proposed amendment to the 2025-2026 Annual Budget: General Fund
• Appointment of Tim Bayne to the Fairmont Airport Authority
• Appointment of Chris Egress to the Fairmont Airport Authority
• Re-appointment of Richard Hovatter to the ICC Board of Appeals

The council approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It adopted a resolution revising the 2025-2026 General Fund budget with a unanimous vote. A public hearing was scheduled for August 12, 2025 on an ordinance to purchase parcels for the Public Works facility. The council also appointed two members to the Fairmont Airport Authority, re‑appointed a member to the ICC Board of Appeals, and then adjourned to Executive Session before ending the meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted General Fund budget revision (unanimous vote)
• Set public hearing for parcel purchase ordinance on Aug 12, 2025 (motion passed)
• Appointed Tim Bayne to Fairmont Airport Authority (unanimous vote)
• Appointed Chris Egress to Fairmont Airport Authority (unanimous vote)
• Re‑appointed Richard Hovatter to ICC Board of Appeals (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned council to Executive Session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements. The agenda contains no specific new business items or proposed decisions.

The board unanimously approved the June 26 meeting minutes. A motion to approve the June financial report was made, seconded and passed. The meeting was then adjourned. No new business was presented.

• Approved June 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June financial report (motion passed, seconded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, seconded)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Manager’s Report
• Monthly Goals & Objectives Report
• Monthly Financial Statements

The board approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It then accepted the June 2025 financial statements for both the sanitary sewer and stormwater programs, each motion passing unanimously. The next board meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements for June 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for August 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 10:50 a.m. (unanimous)

Building Commission

The Fairmont Building Commission is meeting to consider an ordinance to purchase three parcels of real estate from Beltline, LLC. The property is intended for use by the City of Fairmont’s Department of Public Works.

• Proposed purchase of real estate parcels at 10th & Minor and 10th St
• Proposed promissory note to Wesbanco Bank Inc. not to exceed $665,000.00
• Proposed loan terms of 4.600% interest per annum for 10 years
• Proposed leasing of the purchased real estate to the City of Fairmont

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will meet to elect 2025 officers and review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. These requests involve signage and landscaping modifications at specific city addresses.

• HPRC 25-02: Window signs for K&D Daily Deals at 115 Jackson Street
• HPRC 25-03: Landscaping regrading and retaining wall repair/removal at 200 Fairmont Avenue
• HPRC 25-04: Window signs for American Job Center at 320 Adams Street
• Election of 2025 officers

City Council

The City Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to waive building permit fees for residents impacted by the June 15, 2025, flood. The body is also considering appointments for city audits and a budget amendment regarding coal severance.

• Emergency ordinance to suspend permit fees for persons impacted by the June 15, 2025, flood event
• Resolution to appoint Tetrick & Bartlett, PLLC, for Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 single audits
• Resolution to amend the 2025-2026 Annual Budget regarding Coal Severance

The council unanimously adopted an emergency ordinance temporarily suspending building permit fees for residents impacted by the June 15, 2025 flood (Ordinance No. 2077). It also unanimously approved a resolution appointing Tetrick & Bartlett, PLLC to conduct audits for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and a resolution amending the 2025‑2026 budget for a coal‑severance revision. The June 24, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.

• Adopted emergency ordinance suspending permit fees for flood victims (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Tetrick & Bartlett, PLLC for FY25‑FY26 audits (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending 2025‑2026 budget for coal severance (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote

Arts & Humanities Commission

The commission will meet to elect officers and review the treasurer's report. Members will discuss a potential new annual program and review applications for public art.

• Election of officers
• Discussion of a potential new annual program or project
• Review of public art applications
• Executive session regarding commercial competition

The Arts & Humanities Commission elected Greg DeVito as Chair, Celi Oliveto as Vice Chair, Treasure Barberich‑Wyckoff as Secretary, and David Kirk as Treasurer, each by voice vote. A motion establishing a 16‑point baseline for public‑art applications passed unanimously. Additional motions to contact artists scoring above the baseline and to reach out to specific individuals also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Greg DeVito elected Chair (voice vote)
• Celi Oliveto elected Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Treasure Barberich‑Wyckoff elected Secretary (voice vote)
• David Kirk elected Treasurer (voice vote)
• Baseline of 16 points for public‑art applications approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to contact artists above baseline approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to have Rebecca contact Emmelyn and Zane contact Lindsay approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM (voice vote)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will meet to discuss the manager's report and monthly goals. The board is scheduled to review monthly financial statements and a budget presentation.

• Monthly Financial Statements - Budget Presentation
• Manager's Report
• Monthly Goals & Objectives

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 22 meeting. A motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by James Decker, approved the financial report. The meeting was adjourned by a motion of James Decker, seconded by Tom DeVito. No new business or citizen petitions were presented.

• Approved May 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by James Decker)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:28 p.m. (motion by James Decker, seconded by Tom DeVito)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board will review the manager's report and monthly financial statements. The board is scheduled to vote on a resolution approving revised rules of order and procedure.

• Resolution Approving Rule of Order and Procedure, as Revised

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting, accepted the sanitary sewer and stormwater financial statements for May 2025, and adopted the revised Rules of Order and Procedure. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.

• Approved May 28, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements for May 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Rules of Order and Procedure (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 a.m. (motion carried)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will meet to approve April 2025 minutes and discuss a report on a Pride event. The meeting includes an open forum for citizens and announcements from commissioners.

• Report on Pride event
• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to eliminate the requirement that Fairmont-Marion Regional Airport Authority members reside in the city or county they represent. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding city officer personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on amending Article 177 to remove residency qualifications for Airport Authority members
• Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, or compensation of a city officer

The City Council approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 regular meeting after a motion and second, using a voice vote. A public hearing was held on an ordinance to remove the residency requirement for Fairmont‑Marion Regional Airport Authority members, but no vote or decision was recorded. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the city pay plan and discuss expanding city limits. The body is also considering changes to airport authority member qualifications and fire civil service rules.

• Proposed pay plan increase for City Manager and $0.34/hour additional compensation for Steelworkers with bachelor's degrees
• Proposed annexation of a 9.63 acre tract of land on or near Carriage Drive
• Proposed ordinance to remove residency requirements for Fairmont-Marion Regional Airport Authority members
• Proposed adoption of revised Fire Civil Service Commission rules and regulations

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2075, amending the Pay Plan to raise the City Manager’s base salary, clarify engineering titles, and add $0.34 per hour for steelworkers with a bachelor’s degree. A resolution to annex a 9.63‑acre tract near Carriage Drive was also adopted unanimously. The Council set a public hearing for June 24 on an ordinance to remove the residency requirement for the Fairmont‑Marion Regional Airport Authority. Minutes from the May 27 meeting were approved and Councilmember McDaniel was excused.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2075 amending Pay Plan (unanimous vote)
• Adopted resolution to annex Carriage Drive tract (unanimous vote)
• Set public hearing for airport authority residency ordinance on June 24 (motion passed)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember McDaniel from the meeting (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests for a new wellness center on Leonard Avenue, including a conditional use permit and two variances. The board will also review a conditional use permit for a medical clinic on 10th Street.

• BZA 25-02: Conditional use permit for a wellness center at Leonard Avenue (Tax District 5, Map 9, Parcels 89 & 89.1)
• BZA 25-03: Conditional use permit for a medical clinic at 312 10th Street
• BZA 25-04: Variance to reduce rear yard requirements from 25 feet to 13 feet at Leonard Avenue
• BZA 25-05: Variance to place required rear yard landscaping in an unopened public alley at Leonard Avenue

The board approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting unanimously. Aron Majic was elected president and Alex Knapp re‑elected vice president, both unanimously. The board approved a conditional use permit for Amanda Jo Batton’s indoor playground at 207 Marion Square with a 4‑0 vote. All other business was adjourned.

• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Aron Majic as President, Alex Knapp as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for indoor playground at 207 Marion Square (4-0)
• Excused absent members (unopposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board will meet to discuss the sewer and stormwater budgets for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements.

• Sewer Budget FY2025-2026
• Stormwater Budget FY2025-2026

The Sanitary Sewer Board approved the April 22 minutes and accepted both the sanitary sewer and stormwater financial statements. The FY2025‑2026 budgets for the sanitary sewer and stormwater programs were each accepted as presented. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 22, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Sanitary Sewer financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted Stormwater financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved FY25‑26 Sanitary Sewer Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY25‑26 Stormwater Budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review previous minutes and hold an open citizen forum.

• Approval of April 2025 meeting minutes
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to regulate private outdoor designated areas and a pay plan amendment for the City Manager and certain employees. The body is also considering a resolution to rename the Morgantown Avenue Mini Park and authorize grant applications for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Ordinance authorizing and regulating private outdoor designated areas
• Proposed pay plan amendment including a $0.34/hour increase for Steelworkers' employees with bachelor's degrees
• Resolution accepting a $25,000 gift from Fairmont Rotary Club for Morgantown Avenue Mini Park
• Omnibus Resolution authorizing grant applications for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Appointments and re-appointments for the Arts and Humanities Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2074 authorizing Private Outdoor Designated Areas. It also unanimously approved a resolution to submit grant applications and a $25,000 gift from the Rotary Club, renaming Morgantown Avenue Mini Park as Fairmont Rotary Mini Park. Additionally, Rebecca Cepek was re‑appointed and Kathryn Shields appointed to the Arts and Humanities Commission.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 2074 for Private Outdoor Designated Areas (unanimous vote)
• Adopt resolution authorizing submission of grant applications (unanimous vote)
• Adopt resolution accepting $25,000 Rotary Club gift and renaming park (unanimous vote)
• Re‑appoint Rebecca Cepek to Arts and Humanities Commission (8 Yes, 1 Abstain)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will review and discuss the 2025 budget, infrastructure project updates, and operational reports. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The board unanimously approved the April meeting minutes. The board approved the financial report for April. The board approved the FY2026 budget, raising the projected revenue to $10.7 million.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financial report (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by James Decker)
• Approved FY2026 budget (motion by Tom DeVito, seconded by James Decker)

Fairmont Parking Authority

The Fairmont Parking Authority will meet to consider handicap parking requests and the adoption of rules and regulations. The body will also discuss a modification to a parking garage lease.

• Handicap parking requests for 312 Maryland Ave., 307 10th St., 709 Walnut Ave., and 111 High St.
• Adoption of Rules and Regulations
• Parking Garage Lease Modification

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider several items at its May 13 meeting, including a public hearing and adoption of an ordinance renewing a $750,000 letter of credit for workers' compensation self-insurance. Other business includes the introduction of an ordinance regulating private outdoor designated areas, adoption of resolutions amending the 2024-2025 budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund, and resolutions to convert the financing methods of the police and fire pension funds from conservation to optional-II. Council will also consider a resolution to spend $25,000 from the Pfizer/Ranbaxy atorvastatin settlement on public recreation, and make an appointment to the library board. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Renewal of $750,000 letter of credit from WesBanco for workers' compensation self-insurance
• Introduction of ordinance authorizing and regulating private outdoor designated areas
• Budget amendments for 2024-2025 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund
• Conversion of police and fire pension fund financing methods from conservation to optional-II
• Expenditure of $25,000 from Pfizer/Ranbaxy settlement for public recreation opportunities and equipment

The Council approved the renewal of a $750,000 letter of credit for workers‑compensation insurance, adopted Ordinance No. 2073 unanimously, and set a May 27 public hearing for a proposed Private Outdoor Designated Area ordinance. It also adopted unanimous resolutions amending the 2024‑2025 General Fund budget, the Coal Severance budget, and changing the financing method for the police pension and relief fund. Additionally, the council excused Councilmember Nuzum and approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting.

• Councilmember Warner motion to excuse Councilmember Nuzum adopted by voice vote
• Councilmember McDaniel motion to approve April 22, 2025 minutes adopted by voice vote
• Councilmember Warner motion adopted Ordinance No. 2073 renewing $750,000 letter of credit – unanimous vote
• Councilmember McDaniel motion to introduce PODA ordinance set public hearing for May 27, 2025 – adopted
• Councilmember Warner motion to adopt General Fund budget amendment – unanimous vote
• Councilmember Sole motion to adopt Coal Severance budget amendment – unanimous vote
• Councilmember McDaniel motion to adopt police pension financing change – adopted

Historic Preservation Review Commission

The Historic Preservation Review Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for new window signs at 230 Adams Street, submitted by Regina Carpenter for Carpenter Law PLLC. The commission will also approve minutes from June 3, 2024, and elect officers for 2025.

• Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness HPRC 25-01 for new window signs at 230 Adams Street (Carpenter Law PLLC)
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2024
• Election of 2025 officers

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board will hold a routine monthly meeting on April 22, 2025. The agenda includes approval of March minutes, manager’s report, monthly goals, and financial statements. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is procedural with no notable action items.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting
• Manager’s report and monthly goals & objectives
• Monthly financial statements review

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It unanimously accepted the sanitary sewer and stormwater financial statements for March 2025. The next board meeting was set for May 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 26, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sanitary sewer financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater financial statements (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for May 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board is meeting for a regular session with standard procedural items including approval of minutes, citizen petitions, a manager's report, and monthly financial updates. No specific proposals, contracts, or rate changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Citizens petitions period
• Manager's report and monthly financial statements
• New Business section with no details provided
• Executive session scheduled

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. A motion to approve the March financial report was passed. The meeting was then adjourned. The next Water Board meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2025.

• Approved March 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will consider four new business items, including an ordinance to renew a $750,000 letter of credit for workers' compensation self-insurance, a resolution to transfer a dog park kit to the county parks commission, adoption of a flexible benefit plan, and appointment of a municipal judge. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Introduction and first reading of ordinance to renew letter of credit from WesBanco Bank for $750,000 for workers' comp self-insurance for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Adoption of resolution to transfer a green and tan dog park kit to Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission for East Marion Dog Park
• Adoption of resolution to establish a City of Fairmont Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria Plan) effective July 1, 2025
• Adoption of resolution appointing Jeffery W. Lilly as Municipal Judge for a four-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029

The council excused Councilmember Joshua D. Rice by voice vote. The council approved the April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the April 15, 2025 levy meeting minutes, each by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Joshua D. Rice (voice vote)
• Approved April 8, 2025 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved April 15, 2025 levy meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed levy rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, then consider a resolution approving those rates. The rates, which include a net property tax levy of $2,822,972, were laid by the city and approved by the state tax commissioner. The meeting is an adjourned session to finalize this annual budget item.

• Public hearing on proposed levy rates for FY 2025-26
• Resolution approving levy rates laid by the city and approved by the state tax commissioner
• Net property tax levy of $2,822,972 for the general fund
• Total estimated general fund revenue of $22,661,340
• Levy breakdown by property class: Class I, II, and IV with specified rates per $100

The council adopted a resolution approving levy rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The motion was moved by Councilmember Warner, seconded by Councilmember Weber, and passed unanimously among the seven members present. The council then adjourned the meeting by voice vote after a motion by Councilmember McDaniel, seconded by Councilmember Nuzum.

• Adopted levy rates resolution (unanimous vote of those present)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Fairmont Parking Authority

The Fairmont Parking Authority is meeting for a regular session. After procedural items, they will consider handicap parking requests for addresses on Maryland Ave., 10th St., Walnut Ave., and High St. No other substantive business is listed.

• Handicap parking request at 312 Maryland Ave.
• Handicap parking request at 307 10th St.
• Handicap parking request at 709 Walnut Ave.
• Handicap parking request at 111 High St.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to purchase a 0.067-acre parcel on Merchant Street from Stanley M. Sears. It will also consider a resolution endorsing the Frank-N-Stein Craft Beer and Hot Dog Festival on November 1, 2025. Other business includes a proclamation for Fair Housing Month, a citizens petition from the library director, and receiving the city's audit report.

• Public hearing and adoption vote on ordinance to buy 0.067 AC Merchant St parcel from Stanley M. Sears
• Resolution to endorse the Frank-N-Stein Craft Beer and Hot Dog Festival on Nov 1, 2025 in downtown historic district
• Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month
• Citizens petition by Larissa Cason, Director of Marion County Public Library
• City Manager's Report including annual audit by Finance Director Priscilla Hamilton

Councilmember Anthony T. Horton was excused from the meeting by a voice vote after a motion by Mayor Bolyard and a second by Councilmember McDaniel. The Council approved the March 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes as submitted, on a motion by Councilmember McDaniel and a second by Councilmember Sole, also by voice vote.

• Excused Councilmember Anthony T. Horton (voice vote)
• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted (voice vote)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Arts & Humanities Commission will meet to discuss updates on public art and review the program reception for the awards ceremony. The body will also consider a potential new annual program or project.

• Update on Public Art
• Awards Ceremony Review Program Reception
• Discussion of potential new annual program/project

The Arts & Humanities Commission decided which commissioners will read each biography during the event. Program changes were approved: Rachel Ellis’s performance was removed, Rebecca Cepek’s information was updated, and new entries (Polar Vortex, Natalie Feltz, Greg DeVito, Youth in Community Award) were added. Plaque text was edited to delete “Presentation of the …” and change the title “President” to “Chair.” No vote tallies were recorded.

• Assigned biography readers (decision)
• Removed Rachel Ellis’s performance (program change)
• Updated information for Rebecca Cepek (program change)
• Added Polar Vortex, Natalie Feltz, Greg DeVito, Youth in Community Award (program change)
• Removed “Presentation of the …” from plaque text (plaque edit)
• Changed title “President” to “Chair” on plaques (plaque edit)

Water Board

This is a regular, largely procedural meeting of the Fairmont Water Board. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, citizen petitions, the manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, and monthly financial statements. No specific contracts, rate changes, or project votes are listed; the board will also set a date for the next meeting.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Citizen petitions (public comment period)
• Manager's report and monthly financial statements
• Executive session (closed to the public)

The Water Board approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions or formal decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and updates on operations, engineering projects, water loss control, and financial status.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review February 2025 meeting minutes and hold an open citizen forum.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Open citizen forum

Sanitary Sewer Board

The board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, and financial statements. The agenda contains no specific new business or proposed decisions.

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board approved the February 2025 financial statements for both the sanitary sewer and stormwater programs. Staff reported that the wastewater treatment plant performed well, but the primary digester is having issues, requiring landfill disposal and potentially $300,000 per digester for cleaning in the next budget. The board also discussed ongoing projects, including the Morgantown Ave. stormwater project and delinquent accounts from Kingmill Valley PSD and Greater Paw Paw Sanitary District.

• Approved February 26, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sanitary sewer financial statements for February 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved stormwater financial statements for February 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a new pay plan increasing base pay by 4% for most employees. The body is also considering the creation of a Deputy Police Chief position and the purchase of a real estate parcel on Merchant St.

• Proposed 4% base pay increase for all class pay grades and titles with limited exceptions
• Proposed creation of the Deputy Police Chief position
• Proposed purchase of 0.067 AC parcel on Merchant St from Stanley M. Sears
• Resolution to re-establish an Ad Hoc Committee for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Proposed increases to additional compensation for the Fraternal Order of Police Pay Plan

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2070 creating a Deputy Police Chief position. It also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2071 updating the city pay plan with a 4% base‑pay increase and new positions. A public hearing was scheduled for April 8, 2025 on the purchase of a parcel on Merchant Street. The council approved the March 11 minutes, excused Councilmember Horton, and adopted a resolution forming an ad‑hoc committee to manage opioid settlement grant applications.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2070 creating Deputy Police Chief (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2071 updating pay plan with 4% base‑pay increase (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 8, 2025 on Merchant Street parcel purchase (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution establishing ad‑hoc committee for opioid settlement funds (adopted)
• Approved March 11, 2025 council minutes (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember Anthony T. Horton (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a single public hearing on a Major Subdivision petition (PC 25-03) from High Technology Foundation to split an 8.39-acre parcel at the intersection of Seastar Lane from a 74.9-acre property (Marion County Tax District 4, Map 20, Parcel 70). No other new business or public hearings are on the agenda.

• PC 25-03 – Major Subdivision for 8.39 acres at Seastar Lane from 74.9-acre parcel owned by High Technology Foundation

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2025-2026 General Fund Budget, replacement pages to the city code, and a series of zoning and planning code amendments. Following the hearings, the council will consider adopting those ordinances and the city budgets. Under new business, the council will introduce ordinances to create a Deputy Police Chief position and increase base pay for city employees by 4% with limited exceptions.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2025-2026 General Fund Budget and Coal Severance Budget
• Public hearings on six ordinances amending zoning definitions, use charts, parking requirements, and standards for accessory dwelling units, boarding houses, townhouses, and fireworks sales
• Introduction of ordinance to create Deputy Police Chief position in police department
• Introduction of ordinance increasing base pay for all class pay grades by 4% and creating/eliminating positions
• Adoption of a resolution approving the FY2025-2026 city budgets

The Council adopted the FY2025-26 General Fund budget of $22,661,340 and approved a series of zoning code amendments, including changes to definitions and use standards. The budget and all zoning ordinances were approved unanimously. The Council also introduced ordinances to create a Deputy Police Chief position and to increase base pay by 4% for most city employees, with public hearings set for March 25, 2025.

• Adopted FY2025-26 General Fund budget of $22,661,340 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2064 approving replacement pages to City Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2065 amending zoning definitions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2066 amending zoning use chart (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2067 amending Neighborhood Residential regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2068 amending use standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2069 amending parking requirements (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to create Deputy Police Chief position, public hearing set for March 25, 2025

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will discuss updates on public art projects and finalize award nominations for the upcoming ceremony. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and public announcements.

• Update on Public Art
• Finalize Award Nominations
• Awards Ceremony Tasks
• Treasurer’s Report
• Public Comments Period

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission approved the 2025 award winners, including high school and adult/community recipients, and voted to add a Youth in Community Award. The commission also approved minutes and the treasurer's report, and discussed public art and grant opportunities.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 award winners: high school (Lydia Hatten, Emma Wright, Lyllian Tomana, Luke Elam) and adult/community (Lydia Warren, Samantha Lilly, Stan Swihart, Cathy O'Dell, Rachel Ellis) (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Colton Daft for Youth in Community Award (5-4 roll call)
• Approved Aidan Gross for Youth in Community Award (unanimous)
• Closed nominations for awards (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional use permit request (BZA 25-01) from Amanda Jo Batton to operate an indoor playground business at 207 Marion Square. The property is zoned Main Corridor Commercial. The board will also elect a 2025 president and vice president, and approve minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit BZA 25-01: Amanda Jo Batton requests an Entertainment Use for All Weather Indoor Playground at 207 Marion Square, zoned Main Corridor Commercial
• Election of 2025 Board President and Vice President
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Amanda Jo Batton to operate an indoor playground business, All Weather Indoor Playground, at 207 Marion Square. The facility will offer bounce houses, climbers, and slides, with a capacity of 80 people, and will be open evenings and weekends. The board also elected Aron Majic as 2025 President and Alex Knapp as Vice President, and approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit BZA 25-01 for indoor playground at 207 Marion Square (4-0)
• Elected Aron Majic as 2025 President and Alex Knapp as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board will meet to review the manager's report, monthly goals, and financial statements. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and ongoing business.

The Fairmont Water Board approved the minutes from the January 30, 2024 meeting and the financial report as presented. No citizen petitions or new business were discussed. The meeting was adjourned after routine updates.

• Approved minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (motion by Tom DeVito, second by James Decker)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board is holding a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the manager's report, and review monthly goals and financial statements. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025
• Manager's Report and Monthly Goals & Objectives Report
• Monthly Financial Statements

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board approved the January 2025 financial statements for both the sewer and stormwater funds. Staff reported excellent wastewater treatment plant performance, ongoing engineering projects, and a preliminary $185M estimate for a plant upgrade. The board also noted delinquent bulk customer payments and discussed pending legislation.

• Approved January 23, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sewer fund financial statements as submitted (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater fund financial statements as submitted (unanimous)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The commission will meet to approve January 2025 minutes and conduct an education session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a forum for citizen input.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Education session
• Open citizen forum

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance allowing the city to recoup certified mail costs for court enforcement. It will also introduce first readings for a series of zoning code amendments that redefine dwelling types, add consumer fireworks retail sales as a permitted use, and modify parking requirements in the Neighborhood Residential district. A resolution acknowledging a police department referendum on Social Security will be adopted, followed by an executive session for pending litigation.

• Adoption of ordinance to assess actual certified mail costs as court fees for unpaid parking and code enforcement violations
• Introduction of ordinance redefining 13 terms in zoning code, including Accessory Dwelling Unit, Boarding Houses, and Consumer Fireworks
• Introduction of ordinance amending use chart to add Consumer Fireworks Retail Sale Establishment as a permitted use
• Introduction of ordinance adding supplemental regulations for pedestrian pathways and townhouse parking in Neighborhood Residential (NR) district
• Adoption of resolution acknowledging police department referendum to extend Social Security coverage under MPFRS

The Fairmont City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2063, which allows the city to assess actual costs for certified mail service related to code enforcement. The council also introduced several zoning code amendments and set a public hearing for March 11, 2025. A resolution acknowledging police officers' referendum to extend Social Security was adopted unanimously. The meeting included a public hearing with no speakers and a citizen petition to allow backyard chickens, which was discussed but not acted upon.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2063 for certified mail cost recovery (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to adopt replacement pages to City Code; public hearing set for March 11, 2025
• Introduced zoning ordinance to amend definitions (e.g., accessory dwelling units, fireworks) (public hearing March 11)
• Introduced zoning ordinance to amend use chart (public hearing March 11)
• Introduced zoning ordinance for NR district regulations (public hearing March 11)
• Introduced zoning ordinance to amend use standards (public hearing March 11)
• Introduced zoning ordinance for parking requirements (public hearing March 11)
• Adopted resolution acknowledging police MPFRS Social Security referendum (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance authorizing the public auction of surplus personal property. They will also introduce an ordinance to add actual costs for certified mail service in municipal court enforcement, setting a public hearing. Additionally, the Council will consider adoption of a resolution approving the city's goals, objectives, and priorities for February 2025.

• Public hearing and adoption of ordinance for public auction of surplus personal property of the City of Fairmont
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance to assess actual costs for certified mail service relating to municipal court enforcement (public hearing to be set)
• Adoption of resolution approving goals, objectives, and priorities dated February 2025
• Statement on Black History Month
• City Manager's report on MRDC update

The Fairmont City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2062, which provides for the public auction of surplus personal property. They also unanimously approved a resolution adopting the Goals, Objectives, and Priorities (5-year Strategic Plan) dated February 2025. An ordinance to reimburse the city for certified mail costs in municipal court cases was introduced for first reading, with a public hearing set for February 25, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2062 for public auction of surplus personal property (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting Goals, Objectives, and Priorities dated February 2025 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to assess certified mail costs in municipal court; public hearing set for Feb 25, 2025

City Council

At a work session, the Fairmont City Council will discuss proposed text amendments to the city planning code. The amendments address regulations for townhouse development, definitions and types of housekeeping units and dwelling units, and consumer firework sales. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Planning text amendment on townhouse development
• Planning text amendment on housekeeping units and dwelling unit types
• Planning text amendment on consumer firework sales

Misc. Committees, Boards, and Commissions

The Staff TIF Advisory Committee will review proposed amendments to tax-increment-financing (TIF) projects for Monroe Street Firehouse Development, AJ Hays Promenade, and Pierpont Plaza. No specific changes or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Proposed amendment for Monroe Street Firehouse Development
• Proposed amendment for AJ Hays Promenade
• Proposed amendment for Pierpont Plaza

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to review the FY24-25 budgets for the Water Board, Sewer Board, and Storm Water operations. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Water Board FY24-25 budget review
• Sewer Board FY24-25 budget review
• Storm Water FY24-25 budget review

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session to review proposed budgets for the General Fund, Coal Severance Fund, and the Five-Year Capital Plan for fiscal year 2025-26. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• General Fund FY25-26 Budget Review
• Coal Severance Fund FY25-26 Budget Review
• Five-Year Capital Plan FY25-26 Budget Review

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will meet to receive updates on public art and memorial wall projects, and to consider award nominations. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

The Arts & Humanities Commission unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. No treasurer's report was given. The commission discussed moving the public art budget line item from 'planning' to 'AHC' with city administrative support, and will finalize award nominations at the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed moving public art budget line item to 'AHC' (no vote)
• Deferred award nominations to next meeting

Water Board

The Fairmont Water Board is holding a regular meeting. Agenda items include approval of minutes, citizen petitions, the manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, monthly financial statements, and possible executive session. No specific decisions, contracts, or new business items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Citizens Petitions
• Manager's Report on ongoing operations
• Monthly Financial Statements review
• Executive Session (possible)

The board approved replacing the clear well tank at the filtration plant for $2.8 million, funded from reserves, based on engineer recommendations. The decision was made after discussing repair options and the tank's structural integrity. The board also approved the December 2024 minutes, the financial report, and posting the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved clear well tank replacement at filtration plant ($2.8M, unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved posting 2025 Water Board meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Fairmont City Council will hold a work session on January 28, 2025, with a single agenda item: a strategic planning discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is intended for discussion only.

• Strategic planning discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to authorize the Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project - Contract 1. The body will also discuss budget amendments and several board appointments.

• Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project - Contract 1 (funded by grant from City of Pleasant Valley)
• Proposed ordinance for the public auction of surplus personal property
• Resolution to amend the 2024-2025 Annual Budget: General Fund
• Appointment to the Fairmont Parking Authority (term ending Sept 30, 2025)
• Alternate appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (term ending June 25, 2025)

The Fairmont City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2061 authorizing the Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project, funded by a grant from the City of Pleasant Valley, and approved a General Fund budget amendment. The council also introduced an ordinance for public auction of surplus property, set a public hearing for February 11, 2025, and made appointments to the Parking Authority and Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss pending litigation in Sears v. City of Fairmont.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2061 for Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund budget amendment resolution (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for public auction of surplus property; public hearing set for Feb 11, 2025
• Appointed Madison Urse to Fairmont Parking Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Gia Deasy as alternate to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 14, 2025 meetings (voice vote)
• Excused Councilmember Horton from meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned to executive session for pending litigation (voice vote)

Sanitary Sewer Board

The Sanitary Sewer Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The agenda includes approval of December 2024 minutes, a manager's report, monthly goals and objectives, and financial statements. No specific projects or funding decisions are listed. The next meeting is tentatively set for February 26, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024 meeting
• Manager's Report under Old Business
• Monthly Goals & Objectives Report
• Monthly Financial Statements review
• Discussion of recurring meeting date and next tentative meeting

The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board approved the December 2024 financial statements for both the sewer and stormwater funds, and set the 2025 meeting schedule for the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. The board also discussed a potential wastewater treatment plant upgrade, with a task order for a budgetary estimate requested from CEC, and noted ongoing projects and delinquent accounts.

• Approved December 19, 2024 board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted sewer fund financial statements as submitted (unanimous)
• Accepted stormwater fund financial statements as submitted (unanimous)
• Set 2025 board meetings for 4th Wednesday at 10 a.m. (unanimous)

Fairmont Human Rights Commission

The Fairmont Human Rights Commission will meet to elect officers and approve December 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes an educational presentation by Andrew Schneider of Fairness WV via Google Meet.

• Election of officers
• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• Educational presentation by Andrew Schneider of Fairness WV

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed zoning text amendments: PC 24-08 (Housekeeping Unit and Sober Living Homes), PC 25-01 (Townhouse Development and Supplemental Regulations), and PC 25-02 (Consumer Firework Sales, Temporary Uses, and Wholesale Establishments). The commission will also review the proposed Capital Plan and the 2024 Annual Report, and elect officers for the coming year.

• PC 24-08 – Text Amendment: Housekeeping Unit and Sober Living Homes
• PC 25-01 – Text Amendment: Townhouse Development and Supplemental Regulations
• PC 25-02 – Text Amendment: Consumer Firework Sales, Temporary Uses, and Wholesale Establishments
• Proposed Capital Plan Review
• 2024 Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a wage and benefit agreement for the Fraternal Order of Police and the purchase of three real estate parcels for the Department of Public Works. The body will also introduce a waterline replacement project and fill several board appointments.

• Wage and benefit agreement with Lodge 69 of the Fraternal Order of Police (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029)
• Purchase of three parcels from Robert J. Williams, III on 10th St for Department of Public Works use
• Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project ~ Contract 1 funded via grant from City of Pleasant Valley
• Appointments for Convention and Visitors Bureau, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Audit Committee
• Appointments for Marion County Rescue Squad and Staff TIF Advisory Committee

The Fairmont City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one approving a wage and benefit agreement with FOP Lodge 69 for 2025-2029, and another authorizing the purchase of real estate from Robert J. Williams, III for the Department of Public Works. The council also introduced an ordinance for the Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project, set a public hearing for January 28, and made several appointments to boards and committees.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2059 approving FOP Lodge 69 wage and benefit agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2060 authorizing purchase of real estate from Robert J. Williams, III for Public Works (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for Pleasant Valley Waterline Replacement Project, public hearing set for Jan 28
• Appointed Councilmember Kandi Nuzum to Convention and Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Rebecca Moran to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Bruce McDaniel to Fairmont Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Anne Bolyard to Marion County Rescue Squad and Staff TIF Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Jamie Greene to Fairmont Audit Committee (unanimous)

City Council

This is an organizational meeting where the Fairmont City Council will elect a mayor and deputy mayor from its membership and adopt its Rules of Order and Procedure. No substantive policy or financial items are on the agenda.

• Election of mayor by council vote
• Election of deputy mayor by council vote
• Adoption of Council's Rules of Order and Procedure (Ed. January 10, 2023)

The Fairmont City Council held its biennial organizational meeting, administering oaths of office to four newly elected councilmembers and re-electing Anne Bolyard as mayor by unanimous vote. Josh Rice was elected deputy mayor by majority vote (8-1). The council also unanimously adopted its Rules of Order and Procedure.

• Administered oath of office to councilmembers Bolyard, Horton, Weber, and Sole
• Re-elected Anne Bolyard as Mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Josh Rice as Deputy Mayor (8-1)
• Adopted Council's Rules of Order and Procedure (unanimous)

Arts & Humanities Commission

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and hear updates on public art applications, award submissions, and the memorial wall. No new business or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Update on public art applications
• Update on award submissions
• Update on memorial wall

The Fairmont Arts & Humanities Commission approved the treasurer's report unanimously, covering FY spending on the variety show and chamber music society program, with an investment account balance of about $8,000 and a general budget of about $1,500. The commission discussed updates on public art applications, award submissions, and the memorial wall, but made no formal decisions on these items. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions made.

• Approved treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Maryanne, second by Jim)

Fairmont Parking Authority

The Fairmont Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider a handicap parking request for 312 Maryland Ave. They will also receive a CEO update and financial report. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and member comments.

• Handicap parking request at 312 Maryland Ave (new business)
• CEO update on parking operations and garage upgrades
• Financial report on parking fund revenues and expenses