Fairmont public meetings in 2025

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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 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 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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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 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)

Water Board

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)

City Council

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)

Sanitary Sewer Board

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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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)

City Council

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 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)

City Council

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

Water Board

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 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)

Sanitary Sewer Board

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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 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

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)

City Council

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)