Morgantown public meetings in 2024

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Board of Directors will discuss the acquisition of two parcels in the Second Ward and a subrecipient agreement with the City of Morgantown for ARPA-LFRF. The board is also considering lease agreements for office space at 430 Spruce Street and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Proposed $60,000 acquisition of Tax Map 29 Parcel 259 and Tax Map 30 Parcel 49 (Second Ward)
• Subrecipient Agreement with the City of Morgantown for ARPA-LFRF
• Lease agreement for office space at 430 Spruce Street with Moonlight Market
• Lease agreement for office space at 430 Spruce Street with Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority
• Unfinished business regarding a demo contract for two houses in lower Greenmont

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting to adopt minutes from July and October 2024. Key business includes planning 2025 events and organizing January public forums on source of income. The commission will also introduce a WVU student government liaison. Three commission seats remain vacant.

• Adopt minutes from July 18, 2024, and October 17, 2024
• Introduce WVU Student Government Liaison Mimi Ferguson
• Plan 2025 events
• Plan for January Source of Income Public Forums
• Possible executive session under WV Code 6-9A-4 and 6-9A-2(5)(E)

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission met on December 19, 2024, and approved minutes from previous meetings. They celebrated a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index and discussed several initiatives, including a proposed Source of Income Ordinance and a new LGBTQ+ liaison. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy changes.

• Approved minutes from July 18 and October 17, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Scheduled interviews for two new HRC applicants for early 2025
• Chair submitted $4,500 funding request for FY 2025/26
• Commission to review proposed Source of Income Ordinance before scheduling public forums
• Set date to remove Poster & Flag Exhibition materials from Aull Center on December 27

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line board will hold a public hearing and discuss relocating the Grey Line Waynesburg Airport stop. They will also consider a $356,500 city funding request, a bad debt write-off, and construction updates including a lower level renovation and roofing project.

• Public hearing on Grey Line Waynesburg Airport Stop Relocation
• City funding request of $356,500
• Bad debt write-off discussed in Finance Committee report
• Construction updates: Lower Level Renovation and Roofing Project
• DBE goal and new CAC application considered

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transportation Authority Board approved a $356,500 city funding request for the 2025-2026 budget, along with the November finance report and a $4,226.46 bad debt write-off. The board tabled the Grey Line Waynesburg Airport stop relocation after the proposed Sheetz location was rejected due to loitering concerns. New hires and monthly ridership data were reported, with total November ridership at 58,540.

• Approved City Funding Request - $356,500 for 2025-2026 budget (all in favor)
• Approved November 2024 Finance Report (all in favor)
• Approved Bad Debt Write Off of $4,226.46 (all in favor)
• Approved DBE Goal of 6% for 2024-2027 (all in favor)
• Approved New CAC Application for Bren Stewart (all in favor)
• Tabled Grey Line Waynesburg Airport Stop Relocation
• Approved minutes for November 20, 2024 (all in favor)

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission will consider certifying names for new police hires, which may be discussed in executive session. The commission will also approve minutes from their July 18, 2024 meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certify names for new police hires (may go to executive session)
• Approval of July 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on December 18, 2024, at 4 pm. The agenda includes a discussion of the Section 8 shortfall, a one-time salary adjustment for 2024, considering in-house legal counsel, and opening a new bank account. Public comment and an executive session are also scheduled.

• Section 8 Shortfall Discussion (Old Business)
• One-Time Salary Adjustment for 2024 (New Business)
• In-House Legal Counsel consideration (New Business)
• New Bank Account Discussion (New Business)
• Finance Committee Report deferred to New Business

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board approved the 2025 annual budget via Resolution R12-2024, including the 2025 Profile and Allocations, and authorized the Board Chair to execute HUD Form 52574. The board also approved a one-time salary adjustment for 2024, later amended to specify amounts by years of service. Minutes from September and November 2024 were approved, and the financial report through October 31, 2024, was approved with an amendment to accept the new title of Public Housing Specialist.

• Approved September 25, 2024 minutes
• Approved November 20, 2024 minutes with amendment
• Approved financial report through October 31, 2024, with amendment to accept new title of Public Housing Specialist
• Approved Resolution R12-2024 for 2025 annual budget and authorized Board Chair to execute HUD Form 52574
• Approved one-time salary adjustment for 2024
• Amended one-time salary adjustment schedule with amounts by years of service (e.g., $500 for up to 1 year, $2250 for 20+ years)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issues and unused vacation payouts

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances raising election official pay and authorizing an airport office lease. New business includes first readings of ordinances closing police and fire pension plans to new hires, amending fire service charges, and a resolution to place a city manager residency charter amendment on the April 2025 ballot.

• Resolution to place charter amendment on April election regarding City Manager Residency
• First reading of ordinance closing Police Pension Plan to new entrants, enrolling new hires in state retirement system
• First reading of ordinance closing Fire Pension Plan to new entrants, enrolling new hires in state retirement system
• First reading of ordinance amending Fire Protection Service Charges
• Second reading of ordinance increasing election official compensation (head commissioner to $222, training pay to $50)

The Morgantown City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including placing a charter amendment on the April election regarding city manager residency (6-1). It also approved second readings for election official compensation and airport lease ordinances, and advanced first readings for closing police and fire pension plans to new entrants. The meeting included public comments opposing a one-way street on Rawley Lane and the mobile food truck ordinance.

• Approved ordinance amending election official compensation (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing airport lease agreement (7-0)
• Approved vacant structure registration exemption (7-0)
• Approved resolution appointing acting city manager (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating authorized signatories (7-0)
• Approved resolution placing city manager residency charter amendment on April ballot (6-1)
• Advanced police pension closure ordinance to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced fire pension closure ordinance to second reading (7-0)

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will meet to discuss old business, specifically reviewing the approved tree and shrub list, along with a city staff report and public comment period. No new business is on the agenda.

• Review of the Approved Tree and Shrub List

The Morgantown Tree Board approved the November 18 meeting minutes as amended. Members discussed staff updates on the Tree City USA application and tree maintenance needs, and agreed to review the tree and shrub list before the January meeting. The board also set a new meeting time of 3:00 PM for future meetings, starting January 27, 2025.

• Approved November 18 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM (unanimous)
• Agreed to review tree and shrub list before January meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 PM (unanimous)

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will review follow-up items including a survey launch, partnership outreach, and updates on vacancies and grant funding. The main action item is discussing a draft funding request due to City Council by December 30th.

• Survey launch via Qualtrics link
• Partnership outreach to WV Botanic Garden, Mal's Fresh Product, Main Street Morgantown, and Ellie Mental Health
• Three commission vacancies and status of applicants
• Update on Health & Science grant funding
• Draft funding request for City Council due December 30

The Health and Wellness Commission approved the November 14th minutes and discussed several updates, including BOPARC renovations and a graffiti cleanup. They plan to submit a grant for a wellness fair, with a requested amount of $2,000 (minimum $1,000), and will follow up with Special Olympics and Main Street Morgantown partnerships. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved November 14th, 2024 minutes (2-0)
• Discussed submitting grant for wellness fair (no vote)
• Planned to follow up with Special Olympics and Main Street Morgantown (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission will consider approving two minor subdivisions: one at 11 Hartman Run Road (Woodward Development) and one at 1300 Charles Avenue (Barnes). The meeting also includes approval of November 2024 minutes, setting the 2025 meeting schedule, and committee reports.

• MNS24-01: Minor subdivision of 11 Hartman Run Road (B-2 and R-1A districts)
• SUB24-152: Minor subdivision of 1300 Charles Avenue (R1 district)
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of Planning Commission 2025 meeting schedule

Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 17, 2024, and discuss setting a date for promotional exams. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from September 17, 2024
• Set date for promotional exams

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library Board will discuss a facility study, funding applications with the city and a state grant, and a budget adjustment. The board will also enter executive session to consider a request for proposals for a facility master plan. Public forum and reports from the director and treasurer are also scheduled.

• Facility study discussion
• City funding application
• WVLC additional grant
• Budget adjustment
• Executive session for facility master plan RFP

BOPARC

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive financial and executive director reports. Under old business, the board will discuss the Marilla Park Old Growth Network Nomination. New business includes awarding a bid for Ice Arena Improvements and reviewing BOPARC By-Laws.

• Marilla Park Old Growth Network Nomination discussion
• Ice Arena Improvements – Lowest Qualified Bid award
• BOPARC By-Laws review
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes

The Board approved a $3,155,000 contract with Lombardi for the ice arena, the lowest qualified bid among eight received. The board also approved nominating Marilla Park as an Old Growth Forest and approved the financial report. The revised bylaws were tabled for further review at the next meeting.

• Approved $3,155,000 ice arena contract to Lombardi (5-0)
• Approved Marilla Park Old Growth Forest nomination (5-0)
• Approved financial report (5-0)
• Tabled revised bylaws for further review

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business including an employee holiday bonus and two sanitary sewer projects (Whispering Oak Phase I and Jo Glen Drive). Old business items include updates on the Cheat Lake WWTP upgrade, Westridge/Chaplin Hill water and sewer projects, and the Upper Popenoe Run stream restoration. The board will also enter executive session for confidential matters.

• Employee Holiday Bonus
• Whispering Oak Development – Phase I Sanitary Sewer Project
• Jo Glen Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrade Project
• Upper Popenoe Run Stream Restoration and Sewer Line Replacement Project

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a pension funding plan. This discussion involves the Police and Fire pension boards.

• Discussion of pension funding plan with Police and Fire pension boards

The special meeting was held to discuss pension funding with the Police and Fire Pension Boards. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will discuss a budget proposal for a community survey, review a revised version of the citizen complaint form and instructions, and consider increasing board membership. They will also plan regular meetings with the Chief of Police and set priorities for 2025.

• Budget proposal for community survey
• Review of revised citizen complaint form and instructions
• Need to increase board membership
• Plan for regular meetings with Chief Powell
• Discussion of board's 2025 priorities

The Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board approved a revised citizen complaint form to submit to the police chief, city manager, and city attorney, and approved a $13,632.10 budget request for the community survey. The board also voted to request a social media account from the city. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee reports and discussion of 2025 priorities.

• Approved revised police complaint form for submission to Chief Powell, City Manager, and City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved $13,632.10 budget request for Community Survey to be submitted by December 30 (unanimous)
• Approved request for social media account from City (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 14 and November 21 meetings

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will review previous minutes, hear updates from working groups, and discuss the development of a new 2023-27 Long-Range Strategic Plan. They will also receive updates on the EPA Solar For All grant, LED street lights, and trail developments from the Comprehensive Plan. The team will consider recruitment, outreach, and long-term plans from the RRR Working Group.

• Discussion of 2023-27 Long-Range Strategic Plan for Green Team
• Update on EPA Solar For All grant (CAP and Energy Committee)
• Update on Morgantown LED street lights
• Report from RRR Working Group including WV Composting Council and longer-term plans
• Trail developments under Comprehensive Plan with Mark Brazaitis

City Council

City Council will discuss a pension plan actuarial study and consider several ordinances regarding solid waste fees, election official compensation, and airport leasing. The body will also review a contract for city manager recruitment and a one-way street designation for Rawley Lane.

• Resolution authorizing a contract for City Manager recruitment
• Ordinance amending Table 1139.12.1 to establish Solid Waste Service Fees
• Ordinance to designate a portion of Rawley Lane as a one-way street
• Ordinance authorizing a lease agreement at Morgantown Municipal Airport
• Letter of support for LIGHT Project Syringe Services Program

City Council

The Morgantown City Council will hold a legislative session on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The only substantive item is a discussion of 2025 legislative priorities with State Representatives. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment). This meeting will not be broadcast live.

• Discussion of 2025 legislative priorities with State Representatives
• Meeting not broadcast live on YouTube

City Council

City Council holds a special meeting with the primary action being an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding appointments to the Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board, Transit Authority Board of Directors, and Woodburn Commission. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session pursuant to WV Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) to discuss appointments for three boards: Land Reuse & Preservation Agency, Transit Authority, Woodburn Commission

City Council

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting, so no official action will be taken. Council will discuss proposed ordinances including a solid waste fee increase adding a $2.43/month residential surcharge, updating election official compensation, and designating a portion of Rawley Lane as one-way. Presentations include the Mountain Line Transit Authority Access Pass program and a Bolton Retirement update on fire and police pensions.

• Proposed ordinance to add a $2.43/month disposal surcharge for residential solid waste customers and 4.17% for commercial customers starting January 1, 2025
• Proposed ordinance to increase compensation for election officials: Head Commissioners and Poll Clerks from $115 to $222, training stipend from $35 to $50
• Proposed ordinance to designate a portion of Rawley Lane from Evansdale Drive to Patteson Drive as a one-way street
• Presentation: Mountain Line Transit Authority Access Pass Program
• Discussion of proposed changes to the Food Trucks and Mobile Food Service Vehicles Program

MMMPO

The MMMPO Policy Board will discuss and possibly vote on amendments to the 2024 November Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), adopt 2025 Transit Asset Management targets, and consider a contract for a pedestrian bridge feasibility study on Don Knotts Boulevard. The board will also set 2025 meeting dates, review the draft TIP, and discuss the FY 2025-26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

• 2024 November TIP Amendments
• 2025 TAM Targets for West Virginia Public Transportation
• Contract for Don Knott's Blvd. Ped Bridge Feasibility Study
• 2025 MPO Meeting Dates
• FY 2025-26 UPWP

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency board will consider resolutions to acquire two properties for $25,000 and $25,500, as well as discuss donations of two other properties. Unfinished business includes a property donation from the Berthy Estate, a demolition contract for two houses in lower Greenmont, and data collection on properties in that area.

• Resolution to acquire City Tax District 10, Second Ward, Parcel 134 for $25,000
• Resolution to acquire 625 Pennsylvania Avenue for $25,500
• Discussion on donation of 612 Arlington Street to the Agency
• Discussion on donation of 300 Overdale Street to the Agency
• Unfinished business: Berthy Estate property donation and demo contract for 2 houses in lower Greenmont

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss preparations for the annual Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award reception, an International Human Rights Day proclamation, and a posters/flags exhibition. They will also consider their role in addressing unhoused and affordable housing issues in the city and plan for January Source of Income Public Forums.

• Preparations for 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award reception
• International Human Rights Day Proclamation
• Plan for Posters & Flags Exhibition with possible Art/Essay Contest with NAACP & local schools
• Discussion of HRC's role in Unhoused and Affordable Housing issues
• Plan for January Source of Income Public Forums

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will hold its regular meeting. They will adopt minutes from July and October, introduce a WVU student liaison, and receive updates. Priority business includes preparations for the 2024 Human Rights Advocacy Award, a Human Rights Day proclamation, a posters/exhibition event with NAACP and schools, discussing the Commission's role in unhoused and affordable housing issues, and planning January Source of Income public forums.

• Adopt minutes from July 18 and October 17, 2024
• Introduce WVU Student Government Liaison Mimi Ferguson
• Preparations for 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award reception
• Discuss role in unhoused and affordable housing issues facing the city
• Plan for January Source of Income public forums

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will discuss the results of Phase 1 research conducted with WVU. The board will also discuss funding for a proposed Phase 2 of the research through the budgetary process.

• Presentation of Phase 1 research results from WVU School of Social Work and WVU Department of Sociology
• Discussion of funding for proposed Phase 2 research

Transit Authority

The Citizens Advisory Committee of Mountain Line meets to approve September 2024 minutes, set 2025 meeting dates, hear a Mountain Line report on routes and data, and discuss unfinished business including lower level renovation and a roofing/solar project. New business includes a new committee application, a roofing A&E services RFQ, and the Don Knotts Fare Collection program.

• Construction updates: Lower Level Renovation and Roofing Project/Solar Power Plant Update
• Downtown Signage Installation Plan
• New CAC Application
• Roofing A&E Services RFQ
• Don Knotts Fare Collection Resumes

City Council

Morgantown City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider several items, including the first reading of an ordinance that would repeal the city code article on camping on public property. Other business includes resolutions to authorize bond funding for upgrades to the Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, approve multiple bid awards for demolition, pedestrian improvements, and a maintenance garage, and finalize a contract for a warming shelter.

• First reading of ordinance repealing article on 'Camping on Public Property'
• Resolution authorizing use of bond proceeds for Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade and other utility improvements
• Bid award for Flegal Dam & Reservoir Bridge and Trails Project
• Bid award for asbestos abatement and demolition of 1231 Montrose Avenue and 1110/1116 University Avenue
• Contract for a Warming Shelter

City Council

At this regular meeting, Morgantown City Council will consider first reading of an ordinance to repeal the article in city code titled 'Camping on Public Property.' Additionally, council will vote on resolutions amending the 2024-2025 budget for the Capital Escrow Fund and approving several bid awards for infrastructure projects, including the Flegal Dam & Reservoir Bridge and Trails Project, pedestrian improvements, asbestos abatement and demolition of properties at 1231 Montrose Avenue and 1110 and 1116 University Avenue, and City Garage Renovation. Council will also consider a contract for a Warming Shelter and appointments to boards and commissions.

• First reading of ordinance repealing 'Camping on Public Property' city code article
• Bid award for Flegal Dam & Reservoir Bridge and Trails Project
• Bid award for Rapid Response Pedestrian Improvement Project
• Bid award for asbestos abatement and demolition of 1231 Montrose Avenue
• Contract for a Warming Shelter

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morgantown City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to appointments for the Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board and the Planning Commission. No public hearings or votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss appointments for Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board and Planning Commission

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2023 annual independent audit. The board will also discuss the HCV Program shortfall watch list and the Home for Good program.

• Resolution 2024-11: Approval of the 2023 Annual Independent Audit
• Update on HCV Program/Shortfall Watch List
• Discussion regarding Home for Good Program
• Discussion regarding Angel Tree/FSS Club
• Discussion regarding Augusta Development Corporation and The Partnership

Transit Authority

The Citizens Advisory Committee of Morgantown's Mountain Line transit authority will meet to review minutes from September, set meeting dates for 2025, and receive a Mountain Line report including data summaries and route reports. Unfinished business includes updates on the lower level renovation, roofing project/solar power plant, and downtown signage installation. New business includes a new CAC application, a roofing A&E services RFQ, and Don Knotts Fare Collection resumes.

• Review of lower level renovation and roofing/solar power plant construction updates
• Downtown signage installation plan discussion
• New Citizens Advisory Committee application
• Roofing A&E Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Don Knotts Fare Collection resumes

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive a city staff report, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes a review of the approved tree and shrub list. New business involves the appointment of a new chair. The meeting also includes an open discussion/public portion.

• Review of approved tree and shrub list
• Appointment of new chair
• City staff report
• Approval of minutes
• Open discussion/public portion

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will discuss accepting donations of 612 Arlington Avenue and 300 Overdale Street, purchasing a Pennsylvania Avenue property, and creating a database of dilapidated and city-owned properties. The committee will also consider outsourcing these tasks.

• Application to donate 612 Arlington Avenue to the Agency
• Application to donate 300 Overdale Street to the Agency
• Purchase of Pennsylvania Avenue property
• Discussion of database creation including inventory of dilapidated property, city and MUB property, and greenspace/slope easement
• Consideration of outsourcing these tasks

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will discuss launching a new health survey and determining distribution methods. They will follow up on potential partnerships with local organizations including WV Botanic Garden, Mal's Fresh Product, Mainstreet Morgantown, and Ellie Mental Health. New business includes communication strategies for a city newsletter and social media, planning for Small Business Day on November 30th, and funding requests for printing, events, and promoted social media posts due by December.

• Survey launch: new Qualtrics survey created, distribution method to be decided
• Partnership outreach: WV Botanic Garden, Mal's Fresh Product (tentative meeting 11/8), Mainstreet Morgantown, Ellie Mental Health
• Two commission vacancies awaiting City Council response on new applicant
• Communication: city newsletter and weekly social media posts discussed
• Funding request due December for printed materials, events, and promoted social media

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two major site plan approvals and a rezoning request. The first is a Type III site plan for Wisdom Academy at 13 S. High Street. The second involves Woodward Development's request to rezone part of 11 Hartman Run Road to B-2 and a corresponding site plan. The meeting also includes approval of September minutes and committee reports.

• Type III site plan for Wisdom Academy (Abdul Tarabishy) at 13 S. High Street in B-4 district with Neighborhood Preservation Overlay
• Rezoning request by Woodward Development for portion of 11 Hartman Run Road from B-2/R-1A to B-2
• Type III site plan for Woodward Development at 11 Hartman Run Road in B-2 and R-1A districts
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2024

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Morgantown Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board will meet to discuss revisions to citizen complaint instructions and forms, membership expansion, and plans for an annual report. The board will also receive updates from its statistics and community outreach committees.

• Review proposed revised instructions and form for citizen complaints to Morgantown Police Department
• Need to increase membership of Board
• Plan for preparation of Annual Report for 2024

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2024. They will hear reports from the President, Director, Treasurer, and Facilities Committee, and discuss unfinished business including a facility study in executive session. New business items include adopting the 2025 holiday schedule, holiday enhancement pay, a city funding application, and an additional grant from the West Virginia Library Commission. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the Facility Master Plan RFP.

• Facility Master Plan RFP – executive session
• 2025 holiday schedule approval
• Holiday enhancement pay policy discussion
• City funding application
• WVLC additional grant consideration

Cultural Arts Commission

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Morgantown Cultural Arts Commission. The main actions are the introduction of a new commissioner, election of officers for 2025, and a general discussion of ideas, items, issues, or projects for 2025. The director will also give a report. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Introduction of a new commissioner
• Election of officers for 2025
• General discussion of 2025 ideas, items, issues, or projects
• Director’s report from Vincent E. Kitch

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board is holding a special meeting to address new and old business regarding water and sewer infrastructure. The board will also enter an executive session to evaluate the General Manager.

• University Avenue Development Sanitary Sewer Project
• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrade Project
• Westridge / Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Projects
• Upper Popenoe Run Stream Restoration and Sewer Line Replacement Project
• Cobun Creek Sewer Interceptor Phase II Project

City Council

The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and vote on five proposed amendments to the city charter, covering special meeting authority, candidate withdrawal deadlines, clerk non-partisanship, board reporting requirements, and city manager residency. Council will also consider a resolution to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a playground at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park and select an auditor for fiscal year 2024-2025. A proclamation declaring GIS Day will be presented.

• Second reading and vote on five city charter amendments (special meetings, candidate withdrawal, clerk non-partisan duties, board reporting, manager residency)
• Consideration of 2024 Ward Boundary Report
• Resolution to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for playground at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park
• Resolution selecting auditor for FY 2024-2025
• GIS Day Proclamation and presentation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for Historic Landmarks Commission
• Appointments for Human Rights Commission
• Appointments for Library Board of Directors
• Appointments for Sister Cities Commission

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee of the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will meet virtually to discuss an application to donate 612 Arlington Street to the agency. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, proof of notice, and reports from the chair and staff. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Discussion on an application to donate 612 Arlington Street to the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Property Management Committee of the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency is meeting virtually to discuss and consider rental rates for office space at 430 Spruce Street, as well as any inquiries for that space. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, proof of notice, and reports from the chair and staff.

• Discussion of rental rates for office space at 430 Spruce Street
• Review of inquiries for office space at 430 Spruce Street

City Council

This is a Committee of the Whole meeting, so no official action will be taken. The only substantive item is a presentation from Milan Puskar Health Right Executive Director Laura Jones regarding the organization's new building. The meeting also includes a public portion and a closed executive session for attorney-client privileged discussion.

• Presentation by Milan Puskar Health Right Executive Director Laura Jones on new building

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for three boards and commissions. No other business is listed; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Executive session to discuss appointments for Sister Cities Commission
• Executive session to discuss appointments for Health & Wellness Commission
• Executive session to discuss appointments for Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board will meet to approve minutes from April and August 2024, receive officer and ex-officio reports, and discuss new business including support for the WVU Student Government Association and the Safety Walks Program. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or votes detailed.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 and August 26, 2024
• Support for WVU Student Government Association (discussion)
• Safety Walks Program (discussion)

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will discuss committee reports on statistics and community outreach, review citizen complaint procedures, and consider a new procedure to clarify that the board lacks authority to investigate individual misconduct allegations. They will also address membership shortages and plans for regular meetings with the police chief. Public comment will be accepted.

• Plan for meeting with Deputy Chief Ruehmer and MPD statistician
• Progress on attending neighborhood meetings and community survey review
• Update on review of procedures for citizen complaints to Morgantown Police Department
• Need to increase board membership
• Creation of procedure informing public board has no power to investigate individual police misconduct allegations

Woodburn Commission

The Woodburn Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss responses to a visioning questionnaire and a building assessment. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion items and setting the next meeting date.

• Discuss responses to visioning questionnaire
• Discuss building assessment

BOPARC

The BOPARC board will hold a special meeting to consider and approve the lowest qualified bid for replacing the roof at its maintenance facility. This is the only business item on the agenda.

• Maintenance Facility Roof Replacement – Lowest Qualified Bid Approval

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will meet to discuss and potentially act on a donation application for 612 Arlington Street. The board will also hold an executive session regarding property acquisition and development.

• Application to donate 612 Arlington Street to the Agency
• Executive session on property acquisition and development

BOPARC

The BOPARC Board is holding a special planning workshop to discuss guiding documents and the board's future responsibilities. The board may also enter executive session to discuss real estate matters and personnel issues. No formal decisions or votes are expected at this meeting.

• Workshop on guiding documents and future board responsibilities
• Possible executive session for real estate and personnel discussions

MMMPO

The Morgantown Monongalia MPO Policy Board will decide on amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including a $10 million federally funded road connecting the Morgantown Industrial Park to Don Knotts Blvd and transit funding increases for Mountain Line. The board will also accept the FY 23-24 audit, which found no issues. Other business includes committee reports and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Mountain Line Transit amendment: $1.36M federal for bus facility roof replacement; rolling stock replacements with federal increases to $445,189 and $1.4M.
• WV DOH amendment: $10M federal for Morgantown Industrial Park Access Road, moved to FY2027.
• Harmony Grove Interchange: federal funding decreases from $3.33M to $1.76M, moved to FY2028.
• Significant TIP adjustments (no action): $90K federal for vulnerable road user safety on WV 705, $208K for Deckers Creek Rail Trail restoration.
• Approval of June and August 2024 meeting minutes.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Property Management Committee of the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency is meeting to discuss lease agreements for 430 Spruce Street, including rental space per square foot pricing and amenities. The agenda is otherwise procedural with routine reports and an adjournment.

• New Business: Lease agreements for 430 Spruce Street, rental space per square foot pricing and amenity discussion.

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will hold a special meeting to adopt minutes, hear communications, and receive updates. Priority business includes planning the 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award reception, an International Human Rights Day Proclamation, public forums on source-of-income discrimination, and a Posters & Flags Exhibition. The Commission will also discuss its role in addressing unhoused and affordable housing issues in the city.

• Preparations for the 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award reception
• International Human Rights Day Proclamation
• Plan Source of Income Public Forums
• Plan for Posters & Flags Exhibition with possible art contest with the NAACP
• HRC's role in the Unhoused and Affordable Housing issues facing the City

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority will meet to review budget amendments for the General Fund and Capital Escrow for FY 2024/25. The board will also discuss changes to the vanpool program subsidy and provide updates on facility renovations.

• FY 2024/25 General Fund Budget Amendments
• FY 2024/25 Capital Escrow Budget Amendments
• Vanpool Program subsidy change
• Lower Level Renovation and Roofing Project updates
• Downtown Signage Installation Plan

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and consider second readings for several ordinances, including wastewater fee changes and property annexation. The body will also discuss budget revisions and a trial one-way street designation.

• Lease Revenue Bonds up to $11,000,000 for Marilla Park improvements
• Revision of rates, fees, and charges for the Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant service area
• Annexation of Milan Puskar Health Right, Inc. property into city boundaries
• Trial one-way street designation for portions of Belmar and Waverly Streets
• Ordinance to authorize and regulate private outdoor designated areas

City Council

The Morgantown City Council will hold public hearings and vote on second readings of four ordinances: new regulations for Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA), annexation of Milan Puskar Health Right property, up to $11M in lease revenue bonds for Marilla Park improvements, and rate revisions for Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. New business includes budget amendments, a trial one-way street on Belmar and Waverly streets, and a request to purchase new equipment. An executive session is scheduled for property acquisition in the Richwood Avenue area.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing and regulating Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA) in Morgantown
• Second reading of ordinance annexing Milan Puskar Health Right, Inc. property into city boundaries
• Up to $11,000,000 in lease revenue bonds for Marilla Park improvements via property conveyance and lease with Morgantown Building Commission
• Ordinance to revise rates, fees, and charges for Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant service area
• Resolution to designate a portion of Belmar and Waverly streets as one-way on a trial basis

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting featuring an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for Health & Wellness Commission
• Appointments for Morgantown Utility Board
• Appointments for Trans Authority Board of Directors

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority is holding a special board meeting. The board will address new business regarding replacement insurance for liability, auto, and property.

• Replacement Liability/Auto/Property Insurance (Current BRIM $113,827)

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will receive reports on the new Marilla Pool progress and a proposed Greenbelt. They will also discuss follow-up items including a survey launch, partnerships, and the strategic plan. The main new business is filling vacancies for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Marilla Pool progress site visit: slides, lazy river, new buildings
• Ongoing conversation about creating a Greenbelt in Morgantown
• Mon Valley Green Space Coalition presented to BOPARC for support on 9/11/24
• Survey launch, partnerships, and strategic plan follow-up
• Commission Chair and Vice Chair vacancies to be filled

Planning Commission

The October 10, 2024, meeting of the Morgantown Planning Commission was canceled. The agenda included a proposed site plan approval for Wisdom Academy at 13 S. High Street.

• S24-01-III / Wisdom Academy site plan approval for 13 S. High Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Type III Development of Significant Impact Site Plan approval. The request is submitted by Abdul Tarabishy on behalf of Wisdom Academy for a property located at 13 S. High Street.

• Site plan approval request for Wisdom Academy at 13 S. High Street

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the President, Director, and Treasurer. The agenda includes discussions on a facility study and the designation of check signers.

• Facility Study
• Check Signers

BOPARC

The BOPARC Board will discuss and potentially vote on a request to support the MVGSC Greenbelt Concept and review bids for playground projects. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding real estate acquisition or development in the 6th Ward. Public comment is open for agenda items or other topics.

• Request for support of the MVGSC Greenbelt Concept
• Review and action on playground bids
• Executive session for real estate acquisition/development in 6th Ward (WV Code §6-9A-4)
• Approval of September 11, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of date for Board planning session

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will review updates on several ongoing water and sewer infrastructure projects, including Cheat Lake WWTP upgrades and Westridge/Chaplin Hill water projects. The board will also receive a General Manager’s report and address board member issues.

• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrade Project
• Westridge / Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Projects
• Upper Popenoe Run Stream Restoration and Sewer Line Replacement Project
• EPA Brownfields Grant discussion
• City of Westover Operation & Maintenance Agreement

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team is holding a hybrid meeting to discuss updates on special projects, the RRR Working Group (including WV Composting Council), and the CAP and Energy Committee (including EPA Solar For All grant, energy grants, and LED street lights). Old business includes recruitment and outreach; new business covers community benefits agreements and the WV Charging Station Plan. No decisions or votes are noted.

• EPA Solar For All grant update
• WV Composting Council and RRR Working Group longer-term plans
• Morgantown LED street lights energy update
• Trail developments as part of Comprehensive Plan
• Community Benefits Agreements possible city ordinance discussion

Traffic Commission

The Morgantown Traffic Commission will hold a special workshop to review its duties under city code and discuss transportation-related goals from the recently updated Morgantown 2033 comprehensive plan. No formal decisions are expected; the meeting is advisory and includes a prioritization exercise.

• Review of traffic commission duties per City Code Sec. 151.04
• Discussion of Morgantown 2033 transportation vision and priority actions
• Prioritization exercise for items like limiting through-truck traffic, complete streets, and multimodal improvements
• Review of crash, transit, and pedestrian/bicycle connectivity data from the comprehensive plan

City Council

The city council will hold public hearings and take final votes on several items, including a $45 million sewer bond (with an additional $5 million forgivable portion) for system improvements, two rezonings (1433 Dorsey Avenue to B-1 and multiple parcels in the Fourth Ward to R-3), and an FY 2024-2025 budget amendment. New business includes a PRO Housing grant application, North Street Improvement bid, an ordinance for private outdoor designated areas, annexation of Milan Puskar Health Right property, Marilla Park improvements funded by up to $11 million in bonds, and multiple charter amendments.

• Public hearing and third reading of $45M sewer bond plus $5M forgivable bond (Series 2024 A and B)
• Public hearing and second reading of rezoning 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-1
• Public hearing and second reading of rezoning 21 parcels in Fourth Ward from O-I to R-3
• New ordinance to annex Milan Puskar Health Right property into city limits
• First reading of ordinance authorizing up to $11M in bonds for Marilla Park improvements

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morgantown City Council. The sole substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to new appointments for the Tree Board. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss personnel for Tree Board appointments

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will consider a Purchase Sale Agreement to acquire two vacant parcels along Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also hear committee reports on property management, green belt connections, and underutilized properties, followed by an executive session on property acquisition and development.

• Discussion and/or action on a Purchase Sale Agreement for two vacant parcels (Tax District 10, Tax Map 20, Parcels 50 and 51) on Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 11, 2024
• Reports from Property Management, Green Belt Connections, and City and Underutilized Properties committees
• Executive session to discuss acquisition and/or development of property by the Agency
• Public comment period subject to board bylaws

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve July minutes, hear updates, and discuss new business including a webinar on the State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024. Old business items include a decision on canceling the Hispanic Month Celebration, arranging return shipping of Han Dynasty Exhibit art, and reviewing the youth art exchange program's status and potential school matches.

• Decision to cancel Hispanic Month Celebration
• Return shipping of Han Dynasty Exhibit art to next exhibitor
• Youth Art Exchange: status of foreign language instruction in Monongalia County schools, potential matches for schools in Xuzhou and Guanajuato
• Webinar: State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will decide whether to cancel the Hispanic Month Celebration and discuss updates on the Han Dynasty Exhibit art return, youth art exchange opportunities, and commission membership. The meeting also includes a review of notes from an informal August 29 meeting and a webinar on the State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024.

• Decision to cancel Hispanic Month Celebration
• Review of notes from August 29 informal meeting
• Webinar: State of Chinese Americans Survey 2024
• Return shipping of Han Dynasty Exhibit art to next exhibitor
• Youth Art Exchange: status of foreign language instruction in Monongalia County schools

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will consider three resolutions to approve administrative, occupancy, and annual plans for 2025. The board will also discuss leased space at the Spruce Center and the status of the HCV Program shortfall watch list.

• Resolution 2024-08: Section 8 Administrative Plan effective January 1, 2025
• Resolution 2024-09: Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy effective January 1, 2025
• Resolution 2024-10: 2025 Annual Plan and 5-Year PHA Plan
• Discussion of leased space at the Spruce Center/Morgantown Office
• Upper Falling Run Project update

City Council

The Morgantown City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter executive session under state law to discuss personnel matters related to new appointments to the Morgantown Building Commission. No other business or public hearings are scheduled. The meeting will begin with call to order and roll call before proceeding to the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters for new appointments to the Morgantown Building Commission.

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several ordinances, including the issuance of up to $11 million in lease revenue bonds for Marilla Park recreational facilities. The body will also review a final report recommending adjustments to city ward boundaries and updates to Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA) rules.

• Proposed issuance of up to $11,000,000 in Morgantown Building Commission Lease Revenue Bonds for Marilla Park
• Proposed ordinance to annex Milan Puskar Health Right, Inc. property into city boundaries
• Proposed amendments to City Code Article 953 regarding Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA)
• Ward Boundary Commission's 2024 Final Report recommending ward boundary adjustments
• Proposed conveyance of property from the City to the Morgantown Building Commission for Marilla Park

City Council

The City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to receive presentations and discuss policy options. No official action will be taken at this meeting, which includes a report on recommended ward boundary changes based on voter and population data.

• Ward Boundary Commission 2024 Final Report and Recommendation for boundary adjustments
• Proposed ordinance amending Article 953 regarding Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA)
• Proposed ordinance to annex Milan Puskar Health Right, Inc. property into city boundaries
• Presentation on Morgantown street sign design by Public Works & Engineering Director Damien Davis
• Executive session to discuss downtown property acquisition or development

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and hear a city staff report. Old business includes reviewing the approved tree and shrub list and finalizing plans for an Arbor Day event on October 19. New business focuses on the board's 2024 outreach efforts. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items.

• Review of the city's Approved Tree and Shrub List
• Planning for October 19 Arbor Day event
• Discussion of 2024 outreach activities

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will discuss its role in addressing unhoused and affordable housing issues and plan Source of Income Public Forums. They will also choose another recipient for the 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award, plan the International Human Rights Day Award Ceremony, and discuss their involvement in the Human Rights Film Series. The meeting includes welcoming new Commissioner Laura Fletcher and adopting minutes from July and August 2024.

• Welcome new Commissioner Laura Fletcher
• Adopt minutes from July 18, 2024, and August 22, 2024
• Choose another individual recipient of the 2024 Human Rights Advocacy/Service Award
• Plan Source of Income Public Forums
• Discuss HRC's role in unhoused and affordable housing issues facing the city

Cultural Arts Commission

The Morgantown Cultural Arts Commission is meeting for routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, and new commissioner introductions. They will discuss the recent Don Knotts and Met 100 events, set future meeting schedules, and hear a director's report. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recap of Don Knotts and Met 100 events
• Introduction of new commissioners
• Discussion of future meeting schedule
• Director's report from Vincent E. Kitch

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line Citizens Advisory Committee meets to discuss routine business, including approval of July minutes, a Mountain Line report with data summaries and route updates, and presentations on construction and propane vehicle infrastructure. The meeting also covers the Rider of the Month program and proposed downtown signage and solar power plant plans. The agenda is primarily procedural with no binding votes or financial decisions.

• Mountain Line report with July/August data summaries and route reports
• Rider of the Month for August and September
• Construction update and propane vehicles/infrastructure update
• Downtown signage plan and solar power plant update
• Public participation and hearing opportunity

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line board will consider a TIP amendment for the 5311f program, evaluate the general manager, and receive updates on facility renovations, a solar power plant, senior ridership, and downtown signage. Monthly data, committee reports, and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Construction updates: lower level renovation and roofing project
• Solar power plant update
• Downtown signage installation plan
• TIP amendment – 5311f
• General manager evaluation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance authorizing improvements to the Cheat Lake Sewage Treatment Plant and related revenue bonds. It will also vote on a second reading for up to $45 million in combined utility system revenue bonds for sewerage system upgrades. New business includes a first reading of the FY 2024-2025 budget amendment and an agreement with Monongalia County for an animal control officer.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance for Cheat Lake Sewage Treatment Plant improvements and revenue bonds
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing up to $45 million in Series 2024 A & B revenue bonds for sewerage system upgrades
• Consideration of grant acceptance for a bike pump track at Whitemoore Park via Land and Water Conservation Fund
• Approval of agreement with Monongalia County for employment of an Animal Control Officer
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget (General Fund)

The council approved an ordinance authorizing improvements to the Cheat Lake Sewage Treatment Plant and related sewage rates, despite public opposition. It also advanced a $50M bond ordinance for sewer system improvements to third reading, approved several resolutions and bid awards, and made an appointment to the ICC Building Code Board of Appeals.

• Approved Cheat Lake Sewage Treatment Plant improvements ordinance (6-0)
• Advanced $50M sewer bond ordinance to third reading (6-0)
• Appointed Adelheid Schaupp to ICC Building Code Board of Appeals (consensus)
• Approved grant acceptance for bike pump track at Whitemoore Park (consent agenda)
• Approved Governor's Highway Safety Program grant application (consent agenda)
• Approved supplemental agreement for Walnut Street Streetscape (consent agenda)
• Awarded bulk rock salt bid to Morton Salt Co. for $145,540 (consent agenda)
• Awarded salt shed construction bid to Wolfe's Landscape Plus for $174,000 (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of an ordinance to finance sewer improvements via revenue bonds. The proposal includes up to $45 million for Series 2024 A and $5 million for Series 2024 B bonds. A separate ordinance would increase sewer rates for the Cheat Lake Service Territory to repay these bonds.

• Proposed issuance of up to $45 million in Series 2024 A and $5 million in Series 2024 B revenue bonds for sewer improvements
• Proposed sewer rate increases for the Cheat Lake Service Territory, including a minimum monthly charge of $43.40
• Grant funds for a bike pump track at Whitemoore Park
• Supplemental agreement with WV Division of Highways for Walnut Street Streetscape
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for several city boards and commissions.

• Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board appointments
• ICC Building Code Board of Appeals appointments
• Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board appointments
• Traffic Commission appointments

The Morgantown City Council held a special meeting to consider new appointments for boards and commissions. After an executive session on personnel matters, the council appointed Jason Gavril to the Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board and Adelheid Schaupp to the ICC Building Code Board of Appeals and the Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board. The meeting adjourned without further substantive decisions.

• Appointed Jason Gavril to Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board
• Appointed Adelheid Schaupp to ICC Building Code Board of Appeals and Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board
• Held executive session to discuss personnel matters for board appointments

Fire Civil Service Commission

The provided agenda text for this Morgantown Fire Civil Service Commission meeting consists of unreadable numerical codes. No specific items, decisions, or proposals can be identified. The agenda may be routine administrative boilerplate.

The Fire Civil Service Commission discussed but made no motion to change residency requirements, keeping the 1-hour drive time from the Public Safety Building. They approved a motion to order promotional exams as soon as a vacancy occurs and to update the entry-level Firefighter exam to a current version. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the August 13 minutes.

• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes by acclamation
• No motion to change residency requirements; 1-hour drive time retained
• Approved ordering promotional exams upon vacancy and updating entry-level Firefighter exam

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will consider approving prior meeting minutes, hear reports from the City Council and BOPARC, and discuss follow-up items including a survey launch, partnerships, and a strategic plan. New business focuses on filling the vacant Chair and Vice Chair positions. Public comments will be accepted.

• Chair and Vice Chair vacancies to be addressed as new business
• Follow-up discussion on survey launch, partnerships, and strategic plan
• Reports from City Council (Louise 'Weez' Michael) and BOPARC (Meredith Balas)

The Morgantown Health and Wellness Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Members elected Jordan as Chair, Dylan as Vice Chair, Ronalie as Secretary, and Louise as Treasurer. They discussed follow-ups on a survey launch, partnerships with Special Olympics and a rural health organization, and noted three vacancies on the commission.

• Elected Jordan as Chair
• Elected Dylan as Vice Chair
• Elected Ronalie as Secretary
• Elected Louise as Treasurer
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Dylan and Louise)

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission will hear two minor subdivision requests: one at 563 Pennsylvania Avenue by the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency, and one at 1300 Charles Avenue by John Barnes. The meeting also includes approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes, public comments, and committee reports.

• Minor subdivision request for 563 Pennsylvania Avenue (B-2 Service Business District) by Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency
• Minor subdivision request for 1300 Charles Avenue (R1 zoning) by John Barnes
• Approval of July 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board will hear committee reports on statistics and community outreach, including a funding proposal for a community survey. Old business includes updates on reviewing citizen complaint procedures to the Morgantown Police Department and a workgroup addressing the camping ban ordinance. New business includes a proposal for regular meetings with Police Chief Powell. The board will also discuss increasing its membership and take public comment.

• Update on review of procedures for citizen complaints to Morgantown Police Department
• Update on workgroup to address the camping ban ordinance
• Community Survey – funding proposal
• Proposal for regular meetings with Chief Powell
• Need to increase membership of Board

The Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board unanimously approved a motion to approach Chief Powell about holding regular public meetings every 3-4 months. The board also discussed revising the police complaint form, but took no formal action, and noted that a workgroup on the camping ban ordinance was dissolved after the ordinance passed. Focus group data collection for the community survey is complete, with a formal budget request planned for December.

• Approved motion to request regular meetings with Chief Powell (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes with revisions (unanimous)
• Tabled camping ban workgroup after ordinance passed
• No action on complaint form revisions; workgroup to continue

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes a yearly review of the Director and planning for Giving Tuesday.

• Yearly review of the Director
• Discussion of Giving Tuesday

The Morgantown Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 12, 2024. They approved the August minutes as corrected, discussed the director's report including the Master Facilities Plan RFP and Summer Reading Program results, and reviewed plans for a Giving Tuesday marketing campaign with WVU students. No formal financial statements or checks were presented, and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 8, 2024 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Deferred formal financial statements until next month
• Discussed Giving Tuesday marketing campaign with WVU students (no formal action)

BOPARC

The BOPARC board will hear presentations on the Morgantown Greenbelt concept from the Mon Valley Green Space Coalition and an update from the BOPARC Foundation. New business includes playground equipment and fall zone installation, as well as a designation for Marilla Park Forest. The board will then enter executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and development in the 4th and 6th Wards.

• Presentation on Morgantown Greenbelt concept by Mon Valley Green Space Coalition
• BOPARC Foundation update on membership and fundraising
• Playground Equipment and Fall Zone Installation
• Designation for Marilla Park Forest
• Executive session for real estate acquisition/development in 4th and 6th Wards

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners approved the financial report unanimously (7-0) and postponed bids for playground equipment to a future meeting. The board also entered executive session to discuss real estate acquisition in the 4th and 6th Wards, with no public action taken on that matter.

• Approved financial report (7-0)
• Postponed playground equipment bids to a future meeting
• Entered executive session for real estate acquisition discussion (4th and 6th Wards)

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will discuss and possibly vote on three purchase sale agreements to acquire vacant lots. The properties include a 1.03-acre parcel between Deckers Creek and Decker Avenue, a 0.2-acre lot on Pennsylvania Avenue, and two parcels at 635 and 641 Pennsylvania Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and committee reports.

• Purchase sale agreement for 1.03-acre vacant lot between Deckers Creek and Decker Avenue (Tax Map 29, Parcel 134)
• Purchase sale agreement for 0.2-acre vacant lot on Pennsylvania Avenue (Tax Map 29, Parcel 137)
• Purchase sale agreement for 635 and 641 Pennsylvania Avenue (Tax Map 29, Parcel 128 and Tax Map 30, Parcel 45)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 25, 2024

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will consider bids for two vehicles and a day cab tractor, as well as a bid for the Harner Run Development Sanitary Sewer Project. They will also hear a presentation on the Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump House & System Improvement Project and receive updates on several ongoing water and sewer projects, including the Cheat Lake WWTP upgrade.

• Approval of bids for two vehicles and one day cab tractor
• Approval of bid for the Harner Run Development Sanitary Sewer Project
• Presentation on Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump House & System Improvement Project by Strand Associates
• Update on Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrade Project
• Update on Westridge / Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Projects

PODA Review Committee

The PODA Review Committee will meet to review minutes, discuss proposed changes to the PODA ordinance, review applications, and discuss progress or issues. The meeting is procedural but includes discussion of potential ordinance changes.

• Review of PODA Applications
• Discussion of Proposed Changes to PODA Ordinance
• Discussion of Progress/Issues

City Council

This meeting includes a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance banning camping on public property. Council will also introduce two bond ordinances for sewer system improvements totaling up to $50 million, and consider a bid award for airport runway extension. Additionally, they will set the date for trick-or-treat and adopt a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance prohibiting camping on public property (Article 1157)
• First reading of ordinance authorizing up to $45M in revenue bonds for sewer system improvements (Series 2024 A and B)
• First reading of ordinance for Cheat Lake sewage treatment plant improvements with rate adjustments
• Bid award for Runway Extension Phase 4 at Morgantown Municipal Airport (Bid 2024-15)
• Resolution adopting Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Morgantown Common Council passed an ordinance creating a new City Code article on camping on public property, following a public hearing and amendments. The ordinance includes alternative sentencing for those who wish to participate in treatment or case management for housing stability. The vote was 4-3, with Councilors Trumble, Butcher, and Mayor Abu-Ghannam voting no.

• Approved camping on public property ordinance (4-3)
• Amended ordinance to allow alternative sentencing for those who wish treatment (7-0)
• Amended ordinance to expand eligibility to case management for housing stability (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Fletcher to Human Rights Commission (consensus)
• Advanced Cheat Lake Sewerage Treatment Plant improvements ordinance to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced $45M sewerage system revenue bond ordinance to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced airport runway extension bid to second reading (7-0)
• Set Trick-or-Treat for Oct 31, 6-8pm (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter executive sessions. The body will discuss the purchase or development of property in the Greenmont Neighborhood and the Downtown Area.

• Discussion of property purchase or development in Greenmont Neighborhood
• Discussion of property acquisition or development in the Downtown Area

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss a shortfall in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The meeting includes proposals for two funding resolutions and a discussion with house counsel.

• RESOLUTION 2024-RO6: $10,000 for Organizational Technical Assistance
• RESOLUTION 2024-RO7: $15,000 for Housing Counseling
• Discussion regarding Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program shortfall
• Discussion with FMHA House Counsel

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive information and discuss policy options. No official action will be taken at this meeting. The primary focus is on proposed ordinances to finance and implement sewerage system upgrades.

• Proposed issuance of up to $45 million in Series 2024 A and $5 million in Series 2024 B revenue bonds for sewerage improvements
• Proposed improvements to Cheat Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, including a new preliminary treatment building and oxidation ditch
• Proposed replacement of the Whites Run Pump Station
• Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Annual Report presentation
• Morgantown Street Sign Design presentation

The Committee of the Whole meeting was procedural, with no final votes taken. Two ordinances authorizing up to $50 million in sewer system revenue bonds were discussed and referred to the September 3, 2024 regular meeting agenda. A presentation on street sign design was postponed to September. Public comment included concerns about the proposed ward boundary map.

• Referred $45M sewer bond ordinance (Series 2024 A) to Sept. 3 agenda
• Referred $5M sewer bond ordinance (Series 2024 B) to Sept. 3 agenda
• Referred Cheat Lake Sewage Treatment Plant bond ordinance to Sept. 3 agenda
• Postponed street sign design presentation to September meeting

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board
• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Human Rights Commission
• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Library Board of Directors

The Morgantown City Council held a special meeting on August 27, 2024, and went into executive session to discuss new appointments for boards and commissions. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting; the only action was the motion to enter executive session and later adjourn.

• Motion to enter executive session carried by acclamation
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board will approve minutes from April 2024 and discuss ideas for public and WVU engagement during National Pedestrian Safety Month in October. The meeting is largely procedural except for this planning discussion.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Discussion of public/WVU engagement for National Pedestrian Safety Month in October

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will meet to approve June meeting minutes and receive a staff report introducing new City Arborist Tom Fulton. Old business includes reviewing the approved tree and shrub list and discussing tree cleanup at I-68 and the Sabraton Interchange. New business covers 2024 outreach efforts and planning for Arbor Day, including the date and tree planting locations.

• Introduction of new City Arborist Tom Fulton
• Review of Approved Tree and Shrub List
• Tree cleanup at I-68 and Sabraton Interchange
• 2024 Arbor Day date and planting location(s)
• 2024 outreach planning

The Morgantown Tree Board tabled indefinitely the tree cleanup at the I-68 Sabraton Interchange. Members agreed to lead one or two tree walks in neighborhoods in autumn 2024 and tentatively selected October 19 for Arbor Day, pending availability of state foresters. The board also approved the June 24 minutes as amended.

• Approved June 24 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled I-68 Sabraton Interchange tree cleanup indefinitely (consensus)
• Agreed to goal of members leading 1-2 tree walks in autumn 2024
• Tentatively selected October 19, 2024 for Arbor Day, pending state forester availability

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will discuss and potentially act on a purchase sale agreement for a vacant lot. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and development.

• Purchase sale agreement for 1.03 acre parcel between Deckers Creek and Decker Avenue (Tax Map 29, Parcel 134)
• Approval of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will consider a purchase sale agreement for a vacant lot between Deckers Creek and Decker Avenue. The board also plans to approve meeting minutes from July 25, 2024, and may enter executive session to discuss real estate acquisition or development.

• Discussion and/or action on a purchase sale agreement for a 1.03-acre vacant lot (Tax Map 29, Parcel 134) between Deckers Creek and Decker Avenue

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 18, 2024, and hear public comments. Priority business includes reviewing the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, the city's DEI Compliance Report, and proposed future resolutions and proclamations. The commission will also plan the International Human Rights Day Award Ceremony and consider a Sister Cities proposal for a joint commemoration of National Hispanic American Awareness Month. A possible executive session is scheduled under state law.

• 2024 Municipal Equality Index review
• DEI Compliance Report update
• Proposed future Resolutions and Proclamations
• Plan for International Human Rights Day Award Ceremony
• Proposal to modify HRC By-Laws

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission unanimously selected Becky Rodd for the Individual Award and chose the Morgantown Area Youth Services Project (MAYSP) for the Organization Award. The commission also discussed the city's camping ban, a proposed housing discrimination ordinance, and agreed not to change its residency requirement for members.

• Becky Rodd unanimously designated as 2024 Individual Award winner
• MAYSP selected as 2024 Organization Award winner (2 yeas, 1 abstention)
• Agreed not to modify HRC by-laws residency requirement
• Will work with Sister Cities Commission to draft Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority will meet to discuss budget adjustments and facility updates. The board will review bids for lower level renovations and the status of a roofing project and solar power plant.

• Remix renewal for $53,500
• Lower Level Renovation bids
• Roofing Project and TIP Amendment
• Solar Power Plant status
• Downtown Signage Installation Plan

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transportation Authority Board approved moving forward with Superior Contracting Services for the lower level renovation phase II at $132,753, exceeding the $120,000 budget, and authorized using the building maintenance fund for additional costs. The board also approved the July 2024 finance report, a budget adjustment, a TIP amendment for $850,000 in roofing funding, and a $53,500 Remix software renewal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2024 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved lower level renovation with Superior Contracting Services at $132,753, using building maintenance fund (unanimous)
• Approved TIP Amendment for $850,000 roofing funding (unanimous)
• Approved Remix renewal at $53,500 (unanimous)

City Council

Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on the FY 2024-2025 budget amendment, and consider first readings for two zoning reclassifications, a resolution to study affordable housing, a new ordinance banning camping on public property, and financial support for Richwood redevelopment. The consent agenda includes contracts for school resource officers at Suncrest Middle School and Morgantown High School, as well as a bid for Metropolitan Theatre electrical installation.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 budget (General Fund)
• First reading of zoning reclassification for 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-1
• First reading of zoning reclassification for multiple parcels in Fourth Ward from O-I to R-3 (multi-family)
• First reading of ordinance creating new article on 'Camping on Public Property'
• Resolution directing a study of affordable housing availability and recommendations

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance to amend the FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget. The body is also considering new ordinances regarding public property camping and two specific zoning changes. Additionally, council will review contracts for school resource officers and the Metropolitan Theatre.

• Ordinance to amend the FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget (General Fund)
• Zoning change for 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-1 Service Business
• Zoning change in the Fourth Ward from O-I Office and Institutional to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Contracts for resource officers at Suncrest Middle School and Morgantown High School
• Bid award for Metropolitan Theatre Electrical Installation Services

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance creating a new code article titled "Camping on Public Property," which has drawn significant public opposition. Additionally, the Council will consider two zoning reclassifications, a resolution to study affordable housing, and several consent agenda items including contracts for school resource officers and a bid for Metropolitan Theatre electrical work.

• Rezoning of 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-1 Service Business District (first reading)
• Rezoning of multiple parcels in the Fourth Ward from O-I Office/Institutional to R-3 Multi-Family Residential (first reading)
• Resolution directing a study of affordable housing availability and recommendations
• First reading of ordinance creating a new article "Camping on Public Property"
• Consent agenda: Bid award for Metropolitan Theatre electrical installation services

The Morgantown City Council approved a new ordinance creating a 'Camping on Public Property' article of city code by a 4-3 vote, after several amendments were rejected. The council also approved the FY 2024-2025 budget amendment, zoning reclassifications, and resolutions for school resource officers, the Richwood redevelopment project, and federal grants for the runway extension.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved 'Camping on Public Property' ordinance (4-3)
• Approved zoning reclassification at 1433 Dorsey Avenue to B-1 (7-0)
• Approved zoning reclassification in Fourth Ward to R-3 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to study affordable housing (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Monongalia County Development Authority Richwood project (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting four federal grants for runway extension (6-1)
• Approved Metropolitan Theatre electrical installation bid (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Morgantown City Charter. No voting or final action is expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of proposed Morgantown City Charter Amendments

The Morgantown City Council held a special meeting solely to discuss proposed amendments to the city charter. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the amendments during this session. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed proposed city charter amendments (no action taken)

MMMPO

The Morgantown Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board will consider four action items: approval of August 2024 Transportation Improvement Program amendments from WVDOH and Mountain Line Transit, adoption of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Study, and approval of scopes of work for a pedestrian bridge feasibility study over Don Knott's Boulevard and a University Avenue pedestrian safety study from Patteson Drive to Boyers Avenue. All items have been reviewed by the Citizens Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee with recommendations for approval.

• August 2024 TIP amendments proposed by WVDOH and Mountain Line Transit
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Study – identifies existing stations, demand, and funding sources
• Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study scope of work – assessing constructability and cost of a bridge over Don Knott's Boulevard near the waterfront
• University Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study scope of work – from Patteson Drive to Boyers Avenue

The Policy Board unanimously approved the 2024 August TIP Amendments requested by WVDOH and Mountain Line Transit Authority, which adjust federal and local funding for various transportation projects. The board also approved the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Study, the Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study Scope of Work, and the University Avenue Pedestrian Safety Scope of Work. No public comments were received, and the meeting was procedural in nature with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved WVDOH TIP Amendments including Greenbag Road funding increase from $16M to $21.35M (unanimous)
• Approved Mountain Line Transit Authority TIP Amendments adjusting federal and local funding for multiple fiscal years (unanimous)
• Approved Electric Vehicle Charging Station Study (unanimous)
• Approved Pedestrian Bridge Feasibility Study Scope of Work (unanimous)
• Approved University Avenue Pedestrian Safety Scope of Work (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report for June and July 2024 (unanimous)
• Selected Mike Kelly as Interim Chair (unanimous)

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on community forest designations from the Mon Valley Green Space Coalition. The board will also receive a BOPARC Foundation update on fundraising and membership. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate acquisition and development in the 1st Ward and unincorporated locations.

• Presentation by Rick Landenberger on Old Growth Forest Network community forest designations
• BOPARC Foundation update on fundraising and membership
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition/development in 1st Ward and unincorporated locations
• Entry of City of Morgantown lifeguard proclamation into public record

Woodburn Commission

The Woodburn Commission will hold a workshop to discuss and compose responses to a facilities use survey. The meeting also includes review of minutes and setting the next agenda. This is largely a procedural meeting with one substantive discussion item.

• Discuss and compose responses to facilities use survey

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board is meeting to discuss bid approvals for water and sewer projects. The board will also consider a revised resolution for revenue bonds related to the Cheat Lake WWTP and Collection System Upgrades.

• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades Project revenue bonds
• Westridge / Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Projects bid approvals
• Upper Popenoe Run Stream Restoration and Sewer Line Replacement Project bid approval
• Morgan’s Run Water Line Extension Project
• City of Westover Operation & Maintenance Agreement

Fire Civil Service Commission

The Commission is meeting to elect a President and update its rules and regulations. Members will discuss decertifying the current eligibility list and scheduling exams for entry-level and promotional positions.

• Nomination and election of Commission President
• Decertification of current eligibility list
• Scheduling promotional testing for Chief, Captain, and Lieutenant
• Scheduling entry level exam
• Updates to Rules and Regulations

The Fire Civil Service Commission decertified the current eligibility list and will start over with new agility and written exams. It also scheduled promotional testing for Chief, Captain, and Lieutenant in November 2024, and entry-level firefighter exams in November and December 2024. Updates to rules and regulations were tabled until the next meeting.

• Decertified current eligibility list and will hold new agility and written exam
• Scheduled Chief promotional test for November 6, 2024, at Northside Fire Station
• Scheduled Captain promotional test for November 7, 2024, at Northside Fire Station
• Scheduled Lieutenant promotional test for November 8, 2024, at Northside Fire Station
• Scheduled entry-level firefighter agility exam for November 2, 2024, at 9:00 am at Northside Fire Station
• Scheduled entry-level firefighter written exam for December 5, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Defense in Depth facility
• Tabled updates to rules and regulations until September 17 meeting

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will discuss follow-up items including a survey launch, partnerships, vacancies, and a strategic plan worksession. New business includes filling commission positions. The meeting also covers reports from City Council and BOPARC.

• Survey launch discussion
• Partnerships update
• Vacancy on commission
• Bylaws (TBD) discussion
• Summer Concert Series lineup announced; strategic plan worksession possible

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda included items such as approving minutes, reports from city council and BOPARC, follow-up on surveys and partnerships, and commission positions, but no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting canceled; no actions taken

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission will consider a Type III Development of Significant Impact Site Plan approval for Wisdom Academy at 13 S. High Street, and approve minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting. Public comments on non-agenda items are also scheduled.

• Site plan review for Wisdom Academy – Type III Development of Significant Impact at 13 S. High Street, B-4 General Business District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Type III Development of Significant Impact Site Plan approval for Wisdom Academy. The proposal concerns a property located at 13 S. High Street in the B-4 General Business District.

• Site plan approval request for Wisdom Academy at 13 S. High Street (S24-01-III)

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will discuss a council proposal to criminalize outdoor sleeping. They will also review progress on a community survey and focus groups, and consider procedures for citizen complaints against the police. The board will address membership needs and plans for participating in the Arts Walk.

• Discussion of council proposal to criminalize outdoor sleeping
• Progress update on community survey and focus groups, including funding proposal
• Review of procedures for citizen complaints to Morgantown Police Department
• Efforts to increase board membership
• Participation in Arts Walk on August 10

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss old business items including a facility study and the director's yearly review. No new business is listed. The meeting includes a public forum for community input.

• Facility study under unfinished business
• Yearly review of the director
• Reports from President, Director, and Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024
• Public forum for community comments

The Morgantown Public Library Board of Trustees approved a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for a facility study, pending changes discussed by the board. The board also approved the July 11, 2024 meeting minutes and approved checks as presented. Board member Alexandria Svolos resigned her position due to moving out of the area.

• Approved facility study RFP pending board-discussed changes
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved checks as presented
• Accepted resignation of board member Alexandria Svolos

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive information and identify policy options. No official action will be taken at this meeting. Discussions include zoning reclassifications, human rights commission qualifications, and public camping rules.

• Zoning reclassification of 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-2
• Zoning reclassification of multiple parcels in the Fourth Ward from O-I to R-3
• Resolution to study affordable housing availability and develop recommendations
• Proposed ordinance creating a 'Camping on Public Property' code article
• Proposed amendment to Human Rights Commission member qualifications

The Committee of the Whole meeting on July 30, 2024, included a presentation on a non-congregate shelter proposal and public comments, with many residents opposing the camping ban ordinance. The council referred several items to the August 20, 2024 regular meeting agenda, including two zoning reclassification ordinances and a resolution on affordable housing. The ordinance amending Human Rights Commission member qualifications was referred back to the commission. A roll call vote to move the camping on public property ordinance to a future regular meeting agenda passed 4-3, with Councilors Trumble, Butcher, and Mayor Abu-Ghannam voting no.

• Referred zoning reclassification at 1433 Dorsey Avenue to August 20 agenda
• Referred zoning reclassification in Fourth Ward to August 20 agenda
• Referred affordable housing study resolution to August 20 agenda
• Referred Human Rights Commission member qualifications ordinance back to the commission
• Passed 4-3 to move camping on public property ordinance to future regular meeting agenda

City Council

This Committee of the Whole meeting is informal – no official votes will be taken. The council will discuss a proposed ordinance banning camping on public property, a $150,000 plan from Morgantown Church of Christ for 50 non‑congregate shelters, two rezoning requests (including Metro Towers’ 27‑parcel multi‑family rezoning), a resolution to study affordable housing, and a change to Human Rights Commission member qualifications.

• Proposed ordinance creating new code article banning camping on public property
• Presentation: $150,000 plan for 50 lockable shelter units on city land, built by Morgantown Church of Christ
• Rezoning 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R‑1 to B‑2 (Service Business)
• Rezoning 27 parcels near Metro Towers Lane and Ensign Avenue from O‑I to R‑3 (Multi‑Family) – recommended 6‑1 by Planning Commission
• Resolution to study affordable housing availability and develop preservation/increase recommendations

The Morgantown City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 30, 2024, where it discussed several items but made no final decisions. The council voted 4-3 to move the proposed 'Camping on Public Property' ordinance to a future regular meeting agenda, with Councilors Trumble, Butcher, and Mayor Abu-Ghannam voting no. Other items, including two zoning reclassifications and a resolution on affordable housing, were referred to the August 20, 2024, regular meeting agenda. The Human Rights Commission membership qualification ordinance was referred back to the commission for further discussion.

• Voted 4-3 to move 'Camping on Public Property' ordinance to future regular meeting agenda
• Referred zoning reclassification at 1433 Dorsey Avenue to August 20, 2024, agenda
• Referred zoning reclassification in Fourth Ward to August 20, 2024, agenda
• Referred affordable housing study resolution to August 20, 2024, agenda
• Referred Human Rights Commission membership qualification ordinance back to the commission

City Council

City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a bid for asbestos abatement, demolition of structures, and land restoration. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Reclaim Company.

• Bid Call 2024-07: Asbestos Abatement and Demolition of Structures and Restoration of Land
• Proposed contract award to Reclaim Company for $548,500

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board is holding a working meeting to address tree maintenance. The board will prune Regal Prince Oaks to ensure clearance for cars and pedestrians.

• Pruning of Regal Prince Oaks on Maple Ave between Park and Grand St

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency board holds a regular meeting with officer and committee reports. The only scheduled action is approval of prior meeting minutes. An executive session is planned to discuss acquisition or development of real estate.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 27, 2024
• Executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and/or development

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will meet via Zoom to approve deferred May minutes, hear updates on Hispanic Month Celebration planning, and discuss returning to in-person meetings. Old business includes arranging return shipping for the Han Dynasty Exhibit art and continuing a youth art exchange plan linking Morgantown schools with Xuzhou and Guanajuato.

• Report on progress for Hispanic Month Celebration
• Discussion of return to in-person meetings
• Return shipping of Han Dynasty Exhibit art to next exhibitor
• Continued discussion of youth art exchange linking Morgantown schools with Xuzhou and Guanajuato
• Commission membership and newsletter updates

The commission approved the May minutes and discussed plans for the Hispanic Month Celebration, deciding to move the date to September 26 due to conflicts with WVU football games. They also agreed to hold at least one in-person meeting per quarter, with the August meeting possibly at City Hall. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were decisions made during discussion.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Rescheduled Hispanic Month Celebration to September 26
• Agreed to hold at least one in-person meeting per quarter
• Confirmed FY 2023-25 budget of $3,507 approved

Tree Board

The scheduled working meeting of the Morgantown Tree Board for July 22, 2024, has been canceled. The meeting was to include pruning of Regal Prince Oaks on Maple Avenue.

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will hold a working meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Maple Avenue between Park and Grand Street. The sole agenda item is a decision to prune Regal Prince Oaks for car and pedestrian clearance.

• Prune Regal Prince Oaks along Maple Ave (between Park and Grand St) for clearance

Human Rights Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Morgantown Human Rights Commission. They will elect officers, adopt prior minutes, and discuss several priority items including the 2024 Municipal Equality Index, a DEI Compliance Report, proposed resolutions and proclamations, modifying HRC rules, and planning for the International Human Rights Day Award Ceremony.

• Election of officers for the Commission
• Adoption of minutes from June 20, 2024
• Discussion of the 2024 Municipal Equality Index
• Review of DEI Compliance Report
• Consideration of modifying HRC rules

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission held its regular meeting on July 18, 2024, and unanimously elected Annie Cronan Yorick as Chair, Danny Trejo as Vice Chair, and Ashley Swanson as Secretary for the next fiscal year. The commission also unanimously adopted the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting. No substantive action votes were taken because only two commissioners were present, and the discussion focused on future initiatives such as a source-of-income discrimination ordinance, translation services, and DEI data requests.

• Elected Annie Cronan Yorick as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Danny Trejo as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ashley Swanson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted June 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission will consider certifying names for new police hires, potentially in executive session, and schedule entry-level exams for October 2024, March 2025, and June 2025. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 2023 and May 2024.

• Certify names for new police hires (may be discussed in executive session under WV State Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(a))
• Schedule entry-level exams for October 2024, March 2025, and June 2025
• Approve minutes from December 6, 2023, Police Civil Service Commission meeting
• Approve minutes from May 15, 2024, Police Civil Service Commission meeting

The Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission certified Cody Hall and David Evans for new hires, denied certification for Foster Phillips and Thomas George, and deferred Benjamin Hagood's certification until after his military commitment. The commission also scheduled entry-level exams for October 5, 2024, March 15, 2025, and June 2025.

• Certified Cody Hall for new hire (3-0)
• Certified David Evans for new hire (3-0)
• Denied certification for Foster Phillips and Thomas George (3-0)
• Deferred Benjamin Hagood's certification until military commitment completed (3-0)
• Scheduled entry-level exam for October 5, 2024, 9am (3-0)
• Scheduled entry-level exam for March 15, 2025, 9am (3-0)

Transit Authority

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss transit operations and route reports. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Grey Line trip alignment and a presentation on a downtown signage plan.

• Public hearing on Grey Line Trip Alignment
• Discussion of Downtown Signage Plan
• Update on propane vehicles and infrastructure
• Presentation from Christian Help
• Review of March/April data summaries and route reports

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line Transit Authority board will hold its monthly meeting, including a public hearing on the Grey Line trip alignment, and discuss and possibly decide on a heavy-duty vehicle purchase worth $1,270,225. The agenda also covers committee reports, old business items like construction updates and a towing bid, and new business including a TIP amendment and Grey Line interline. Board officer elections and approval of prior minutes are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on Grey Line Trip Alignment
• Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase (2 vehicles) - $1,270,225
• TIP Amendment
• Grey Line Interline proposal
• Towing Bid

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Property Management Committee of the Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency is meeting to conduct agency business. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss lease agreements for a specific property.

• Executive session regarding lease agreements at 430 Spruce Street

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning changes and commercial agreements. The body is discussing the acquisition of the Cheat View Public Service District by the Morgantown Utility Board and a budget amendment for the General Fund.

• Acquisition of Cheat View Public Service District by Morgantown Utility Board
• Zoning reclassification of 440 Drummond Street to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Commercial lease and operating agreement with Trademark Aviation at Morgantown Airport
• New zoning use classification and definitions for Smoke Shops or Tobacco Stores
• First reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 General Fund annual budget

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and consider second readings of several ordinances, including zoning reclassification at 440 Drummond Street, a commercial lease with Trademark Aviation at the airport, and the acquisition of Cheat View Public Service District by the Morgantown Utility Board, with associated water rate changes. The consent agenda includes second readings for zoning of annexed property, smoke shop classification, and alley vacation. A first reading will amend the FY 2024-2025 budget.

• Public hearing and second reading on zoning reclassification of 440 Drummond Street from PRO to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential)
• Public hearing and second reading on commercial lease and operating agreement with Trademark Aviation at the Morgantown Airport
• Public hearing and second reading on acquisition of Cheat View Public Service District by Morgantown Utility Board, with new water rate schedules (e.g., $6.17 per 1,000 gallons effective July 1, 2024)
• Public hearing on an ordinance establishing a use classification for Smoke Shop or Tobacco Store with permitted uses and supplemental conditions
• Public hearing and second reading on vacating a 12-foot alley between Callen Avenue and Madigan Avenue in the First Ward

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morgantown City Council. The primary item is an executive session, authorized under state code, to discuss personnel matters related to new appointments for four boards and commissions: the Cultural Arts Commission, Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority, Historic Landmarks Commission, and Urban Landscape Commission. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters for new appointments
• Cultural Arts Commission
• Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority
• Historic Landmarks Commission
• Urban Landscape Commission

Health and Wellness Commission

The commission will review reports from City Council and BOPARC. Members will also discuss follow-up items including a survey launch, partnerships, and the strategic plan. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Survey launch update
• City Council and BOPARC reports
• Summer concert series lineups
• Strategic plan work session discussion
• Discussion of bylaws and vacancy interest

Health and Wellness Commission

The commission will review reports from City Council and BOPARC. Discussion items include the summer concert series, survey launches, and the strategic plan. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Reports from City Council and BOPARC
• Summer Concert Series updates
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Survey launch follow-up

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests to amend zoning maps for properties on Dorsey Avenue and Ensign Avenue. The commission will also consider a subdivision and lot consolidation request for 429 Warrick Street.

• Rezoning 1433 Dorsey Avenue from single-family residential to neighborhood business
• Rezoning Ensign Avenue parcels from office/institutional to multifamily residential
• Minor subdivision and lot consolidation at 429 Warrick Street

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board will discuss procedures for citizen complaints to the Morgantown Police Department and review 2024 progress goals. Members will also re-vote on a memorandum of understanding with WVU and a funding proposal for a community survey.

• Re-vote on approval of Memorandum of Understanding with WVU
• Re-vote on proposal for funding
• Procedures for citizen complaints to Morgantown Police Department
• Plan for meeting with MPD statistics officers
• Document request by Bryan

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a facility study and the Director's yearly review. The agenda also includes reports from the President, Director, Treasurer, and Facilities Committee.

• Director yearly review
• Facility study update
• Facilities Committee report
• Approval of June 13, 2024 minutes

BOPARC

The meeting includes presentations regarding the Marilla Park Connector Trail and a proposed Deckers Creek water feature. The board will also conduct officer elections and approve May minutes. There are no new action items scheduled for this month.

• Election of officers
• Marilla Park Connector Trail progress update
• Proposed Deckers Creek water feature presentation
• Approval of May 8, 2024 minutes

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss the Don Knotts and Met 100 events. The meeting also includes a report from Director Vincent E. Kitch.

• Discussion of Don Knotts and Met 100 events

Cultural Arts Commission

The July 10, 2024, meeting of the Morgantown Cultural Arts Commission was canceled. No business was conducted or decided upon.

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will review minutes from the June 11, 2024 meeting. The board is scheduled to approve a bid for the Morgantown Industrial Park Upper Pipe Yard Waterline Extension Project. Additionally, Strand Associates will present on Cheat Lake WWTP and collection system upgrades.

• Bid approval for Morgantown Industrial Park Upper Pipe Yard Waterline Extension Project
• Presentation regarding Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades
• Approval of resolution for Cheat Lake upgrades

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance amending the FY 2024-2025 annual budget and Coal Severance Fund. The council will also consider first readings for ordinances regarding airport leases, alley abandonment, and the acquisition of Cheat View Public Service District. Additionally, the council will review plans for HUD housing development funds.

• Second reading of ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 annual budget and Coal Severance Fund
• First reading of ordinance for a lease agreement with Trademark Aviation at Morgantown Municipal Airport
• First reading of ordinance to vacate a 12-foot wide alley between Callen Avenue and Madigan Avenue
• First reading of ordinance authorizing Morgantown Utility Board to acquire Cheat View Public Service District
• Resolution for HUD plans involving $465,388 in Community Development Block Grant funds

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The council plans to consider new appointments for the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority during an executive session.

• Executive session regarding Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority appointments

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The discussion includes considering new appointments for the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority.

• Executive session regarding Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority appointments

MMMPO

The MMMPO Policy Board approved amendments for the Morgantown Industrial Park Access Road project and awarded funding to three community garden applications. Members voted to table a funding change for the Star City Interchange improvement until the next meeting. An informational committee was appointed to investigate the Star City project with state officials.

• Approved Morgantown Industrial Park Access Road TIP amendments
• Tabled Star City I/C Improvement funding change for further review
• Awarded $4,590 to West Virginia Gardening Collaborative
• Awarded $5,000 to Scott’s Run Settlement House
• Awarded $5,000 to Chris White’s Community Garden

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Board of Directors will address meeting minutes from March 28, 2024. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss the acquisition and development of real estate.

• Review of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition and/or development

ICC Building Code Board of Appeals

The ICC Building Code Board of Appeals heard appeals from Blue Sky Realty regarding property maintenance violations at several Grant Avenue addresses. The appellant's attorney argued that city drainage issues contributed to land instability on the properties. The board reviewed violations involving grading, drainage, and structural safety.

• Election of Barry Dickson as Chair for 2024-2025
• Property maintenance appeal for 253 Grant Avenue
• Property maintenance appeal for 255 Grant Avenue
• Structural safety appeal for 430 Grant Avenue

Sister Cities Commission

The Sister Cities Commission will review a report on Hispanic Month planning and discuss returning to in-person meetings. The commission will also continue discussions regarding a Youth Art Exchange linking Morgantown schools with those in Xuzhou and Guanajuato.

• Hispanic Month Celebration planning report
• Youth Art Exchange plan involving Xuzhou and Guanajuato
• Han Dynasty Exhibit art shipping
• Commission membership discussion

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Board will consider a resolution to authorize contract negotiations for HVAC and hot water tank replacements. The meeting also includes the election of 2024-2025 officers and annual reports from program managers.

• Resolution 2024-RO3: HVAC/hot water tank replacement at various public housing sites
• Approval of contract negotiations for public housing
• Approval of Appendix P to FMHA Personnel Policy
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024-2025

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will receive information and discuss policy options. No official action is taken at these meetings. The agenda includes updates on sidewalk improvements and transit programs.

• Sidewalk Improvement Program update from Kimley-Horn Consultants
• MUB ordinance authorizing price increase for Cheat Lake
• Mountain Line Transit Access Pass Program presentation
• Discussion of an ordinance annulling a 12' alley at Lawnwood

City Council

This Committee of the Whole meeting is for receiving information; no official action will be taken. The Council will hear presentations on the Sidewalk Improvement Program, a proposed MUB price increase for Cheat Lake, and the Mountain Line Transit Access Pass Program. Discussion will also include an ordinance to annul a 12' alley at Lawnwood.

• Sidewalk Improvement Program update from Kimley-Horn Consultants
• Proposed MUB Ordinance for Cheat Lake price increase
• Mountain Line Transit Access Pass Program presentation
• Ordinance annulling a 12' alley at Lawnwood

City Council

The Morgantown City Council will hold a special meeting on June 25, 2024. The council will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for the Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board.

• Appointments for the Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will meet to approve January 22, 2024, meeting minutes and receive a city staff report. The board will also discuss the approved tree and shrub list and cleanup efforts at the I-68 and Sabraton interchange.

• Review of Approved Tree and Shrub List
• Tree Clean up I-68 and Sabraton Interchange
• 2024 Outreach discussion

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review updates regarding the 2024 Municipal Equality Index and an upcoming event for the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Members will also discuss social media priorities, DEI compliance, and potential modifications to HRC rules.

• 2024 Municipal Equality Index update
• July 2nd Civil Rights Act anniversary event update
• Proposed modifications to HRC Rules
• Discussion of social media priorities and DEI compliance

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority is meeting to discuss the General Fund and Capital Escrow Account budgets for FY2024-2025. The board will also review service agreements for West Run, WVU, and OWH.

• FY2024-2025 General Fund Budget
• FY2024-2025 Capital Escrow Account Budget
• Service agreements for West Run, WVU, and OWH
• Bids for fuel, tires, and towing
• Downtown Signage Installation Plan

City Council

Morgantown City Council will consider several ordinances, including rezoning 362 Creston Avenue and updating council member compensation. The council is also reviewing grant applications for streetscape designs on Spruce and Chestnut Streets. Additionally, a budget amendment for the Coal Severance Fund is up for approval.

• Rezoning 362 Creston Avenue from Office/Institutional to Multi-Family Residential
• Ordinance establishing $350 per meeting compensation for Council members
• Grant applications for Spruce Street and Chestnut Street streetscape designs
• Budget amendment for the FY 2024-2025 Coal Severance Fund
• Bid award for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (Bid 2024-14)

City Council

The Morgantown City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The council will enter an executive session regarding new appointments for the Human Rights Commission and the Library Board of Directors.

• Executive session for Human Rights Commission appointments
• Executive session for Library Board of Directors appointments

PODA Review Committee

The PODA Review Committee will meet to review and approve permit applications. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 23, 2024, meeting and discuss progress or issues.

• Review/approval of PODA permit applications
• Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of progress and issues

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Section 8 Administrative Plan. The agenda includes roll call, new business involving Exhibits 1 and 2, and public comment.

• Discussion of Section 8 Administrative Plan
• Review of New Business Exhibits 1 and 2

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Type III development site plan request for 13 S. High Street. The commission will also review meeting minutes from April 11, 2024.

• Site plan approval request for AST Morgantown Properties at 13 S. High Street
• Review of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Type III Site Plan application for 13 S. High Street, categorized as a Development of Significant Impact. The commission will also review meeting minutes from April 11 and May 9, 2024.

• Type III Site Plan approval request for 13 S. High Street
• Review of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Type III site plan application for 13 S. High Street submitted by AST Morgantown Properties. This item involves a Development of Significant Impact request. The commission will also review meeting minutes from April 11 and May 9, 2024.

• Site plan approval for 13 S. High Street
• Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to address several administrative items. The agenda includes a budget adjustment, a facility study, and the election of officers. The board will also discuss a new federal overtime rule.

• Budget adjustment
• Facility study
• Computer furniture purchase
• Election of officers
• New federal overtime rule

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss commission priorities and projects during its monthly meeting. The agenda also includes a report from Director Vincent E. Kitch.

• Follow-up on commission priorities and projects
• Director's Report by Vincent E. Kitch

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Property Management Committee will hear reports from the Chair and staff. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a potential lease agreement at 430 Spruce Street.

• Potential lease agreement at 430 Spruce Street

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will review the annual budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The meeting also includes updates on various water and sewer infrastructure projects.

• Approval of FY 2025 annual budgets
• Bid approval for a dump truck
• Decker’s Creek Whitewater Feasibility Study presentation
• EPA Brownfields Grant bid approval
• Westridge/Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Project update

Traffic Commission

The Morgantown Traffic Commission will discuss its mission and procedures during this meeting. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the ideal knowledge shared by commissioners and reports from Public Works & Engineering.

• Discussion on mission and procedures
• Discussion on list of ideal knowledge shared by commissioners
• Public Works & Engineering report

City Council

The council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget for the General Fund. New business includes first readings for zoning changes at 440 Drummond Street and new regulations for smoke shops. The council will also discuss real estate near Willey Street in executive session.

• Second reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget
• Zoning reclassification for 440 Drummond Street to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• New use classification and definitions for Smoke Shops or Tobacco Stores
• Ordinance naming "Mundy's Alley"
• Annexation of property belonging to Bruceton Farm Service, Inc.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The primary focus is an executive session to discuss the potential acquisition and/or development of property.

• Executive session regarding potential property acquisition and/or development

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss a development request. The body will review a Type III – Development of Significant Impact Site Plan for a property in the B-4 General Business District.

• Site plan approval request for 13 S. High Street by AST Morgantown Properties

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss several priority items including the 2024 Municipal Equality Index and June PRIDE Month activities. The body will also review DEI compliance and modifications to HRC Rules.

• 2024 Municipal Equality Index
• June PRIDE Month activities
• 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act event update
• Modifying the HRC Rules
• DEI compliance

ICC Building Code Board of Appeals

The ICC Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect a chair and approve previous minutes. The board will also consider new business regarding Blue Sky Reality and several properties on Grant Avenue.

• Review of Blue Sky Reality: Parcel 12-15-253 Grant Avenue
• Review of Blue Sky Reality: Parcel 12-15-255 Grant Avenue
• Review of Blue Sky Reality: 430 Grant Avenue
• Review of Blue Sky Reality: 434 Grant Avenue
• Review of Blue Sky Reality: 438 Grant Avenue

Police Civil Service Commission

The commission is meeting to address a demand for a mandatory public hearing. This hearing concerns an appeal of a Hearing Board decision under W. VA. Code 8-14-20.

• Appeal of Hearing Board decision pursuant to W. VA. Code 8-14-20

Police Civil Service Commission

The Commission will meet to address a demand for a mandatory public hearing concerning an appeal of a Hearing Board decision. This matter may be discussed in executive session.

• Demand for mandatory public hearing regarding appeal of Hearing Board decision pursuant to W. Va. Code 8-14-20

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will review several items, including proposed zoning changes for annexed properties in the Sixth Ward and other areas. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Morgantown Utility Board and discussions regarding compensation for City Council members.

• Zoning reclassification for parcels to be annexed into the City of Morgantown
• Zoning reclassification for parcels in the Seventh Ward
• Ordinance naming 'Mundy's Alley' between Mississippi Street and Lawnwood Street
• Ordinance establishing compensation for members of the Common Council
• Presentation by Mike McNulty, Director of Morgantown Utility Board

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive information and identify policy options. No official action is taken at these meetings. Discussions include zoning changes for annexed parcels and the Seventh Ward.

• Zoning reclassification of parcels to be annexed into the City of Morgantown
• Zoning reclassification of parcels in the Seventh Ward
• Ordinance establishing compensation for members of the Common Council
• Ordinance naming 'Mundy's Alley'
• Presentation from Morgantown Utility Board regarding Cheat Lake View PSD

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for the Sister Cities Commission.

• Executive session to discuss Sister Cities Commission appointments

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Board of Directors will meet to review committee reports and approve minutes from March 28, 2024. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the acquisition or development of real estate.

• Approval of March 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition and/or development

Woodburn Commission

The Woodburn Commission will meet to select a secretary and review previous minutes. The body will discuss a tour of the complex space and receive an update on the renovation project.

• Selection of Secretary
• Tour of Complex space
• Update on renovation Project

Sister Cities Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the renewal of a Sister Cities MOU agreement with the Mayor of Guanajuato, Mexico. Members will also plan a 2024-25 youth art exchange between schools in Morgantown and Xuzhou, with potential expansion to Guanajuato.

• Drafting letter to Guanajuato Mexico Mayor for Sister Cities MOU renewal
• Planning 2024-25 youth art exchange linking Morgantown and Xuzhou schools
• Joint Cinco de Mayo proclamation with Human Rights Commission
• Return shipping of art for the Han Dynasty Exhibit
• Report on the April 14, 2024 International Street Festival

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and a second reading for ordinances regarding off-street parking and the repeal of a solicitation ban. The body will also consider a first reading of an amendment to the FY 2023-2024 General Fund budget and a bid award for a 2024 street improvement project.

• First reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget General Fund
• Resolution for reimbursement of bonds for improvements to recreational facilities at Marilla Park
• Bid Award 2024-13 for the 2024 Street Improvement Project
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Article 365 of the City Code regarding off-street parking
• Second reading of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 371.10 prohibiting solicitation of persons in vehicles

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for several city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for Planning Commission
• Appointments for Sister Cities Commission
• Appointments for Tree Board
• Appointments for Urban Landscapes Commission

MMMPO

The Policy Board is considering amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program, including funding shifts for the Morgantown Industrial Park Access Road and Star City I/C Improvement. The board will also receive updates on community gardens and a draft electric charging station study.

• Morgantown Industrial Park Access Road: Federal funds reduced from $57,600,000 to $20,000,000 with new funding phases totaling $37,600,000
• Star City I/C Improvement: Federal funds increased from $0 to $59,400,000
• Brockway Ave: Increase total funds from $1,680,000 to $2,100,000
• University Ave Bridge: Increase total funds from $500,000 to $900,000
• Community Garden funding selections: West Virginia Gardening Collaborative ($4,590), Scott’s Run Settlement House ($5,000), and Chris White’s Community Garden ($5,000)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss priority business including DEI compliance and the 2024 Municipal Equality Index. The body will also review plans for June PRIDE Month and the 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act event.

• 2024 Municipal Equality Index
• June PRIDE Month activities
• 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act event
• Modifying the HRC Rules
• DEI compliance

Human Rights Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, was canceled. The agenda had listed discussions on the 2024 Municipal Equality Index and June PRIDE Month activities.

• 2024 Municipal Equality Index
• June PRIDE Month activities
• 60th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act event
• Modifying the HRC Rules
• DEI compliance

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority is meeting to review monthly data and finance reports. The board will discuss service for the Route 29 Grey Line and a CAC applicant.

• Route 29 Grey Line service to Mountaineer Station
• April 2024 Finance Report
• CAC Applicant
• Construction updates
• Senior ridership

Police Civil Service Commission

The Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission is meeting to certify names for new hires. This item may be discussed in executive session per WV State Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(a).

• Certification of names for new hires

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will hold its annual meeting to conduct elections for officers and review the FY 25 Budget. The session includes reports from the Investment and Facilities committees.

• Election of Officers
• FY 25 Budget
• Investment Committee report
• Facilities Committee report
• Executive session regarding personnel

ICC Building Code Board of Appeals

The ICC Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect a chair and approve minutes from November 1, 2023. The board will also consider new business regarding five properties on Grant Avenue associated with Blue Sky Reality.

• Parcel 12-15-253 Grant Avenue
• Parcel 12-15-255 Grant Avenue
• 430 Grant Avenue
• 434 Grant Avenue
• 438 Grant Avenue

ICC Building Code Board of Appeals

The ICC Building Code Board of Appeals will meet to elect a chair and approve previous minutes. The board will conduct new business regarding Blue Sky Reality and five specific parcels and addresses on Grant Avenue.

• Review of Parcel 12-15-253 Grant Avenue
• Review of Parcel 12-15-255 Grant Avenue
• Review of 430 Grant Avenue
• Review of 434 Grant Avenue
• Review of 438 Grant Avenue

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Board will review committee reports regarding statistics and community outreach workplans. Members will also discuss email procedures, a community survey, and the potential need for additional regular meetings.

• Statistics and Reporting Committee report on May 7 meeting with Chief Powell
• Community Outreach Committee workplan for neighborhood meetings
• Discussion of Board priorities and funding request steps for a community survey
• Review of email login procedures
• Consideration of additional regular meeting schedules

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone a property on Drummond Street and discuss administrative amendments to the zoning code. These items determine land use and regulations for tobacco stores within the city.

• Rezoning request for 440 Drummond Street from Professional, Residential and Office (PRO) to R-3 Mult-Family Residential
• Zoning Text Amendments (TXT24-01) to establish a new 'Smoke Shop/Tobacco Store' use in the Planning and Zoning Code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone a property on Drummond Street to allow multi-family residential use. The body will also discuss zoning text amendments to establish regulations for smoke shops and tobacco stores.

• Rezoning request for 440 Drummond Street from Professional, Residential and Office (PRO) to R-3 Mult-Family Residential
• Proposed Zoning Text Amendments (TXT24-01) to define and regulate 'Smoke Shop/Tobacco Store' land uses

BOPARC

The meeting includes a presentation from WV Caring regarding their expanding scope of care. The board will also discuss the BOPARC 2024/2025 budget. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate acquisition or development in the 1st Ward.

• Discussion of the BOPARC 2024/2025 Budget
• Presentation by WV Caring regarding expanding scope of care
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition or development in 1st Ward

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission will conduct a monthly meeting to discuss general priorities and projects. The agenda includes a report from Director Vincent E. Kitch and updates from commissioners.

• Follow up on commission priorities and projects
• Director’s Report by Vincent E. Kitch

City Council

City Council will consider first readings of ordinances regarding off-street parking and the repeal of a solicitation ban. The body is also reviewing a zoning reclassification for a property in the Fourth Ward.

• First reading of an ordinance to reclassify 362 Creston Avenue from Office and Institutional (O-I) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3)
• First reading of an ordinance amending Article 365 of the City Code regarding off-street parking
• First reading of an ordinance repealing City Code Section 371.10, which prohibits soliciting persons in vehicles on public rights of way
• Executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and development in the 2nd Ward and downtown area

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review updates on composting and energy grants. The group will discuss the EPA Solar For All grant and the WV Charging Station Plan. Other topics include trail developments and community gardens.

• EPA Solar For All grant
• WV Charging Station Plan
• WV Composting Council and composting donations
• LED Street lights update for May 13
• Trail developments

City Council

The Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed updates to off-street parking rules and zoning reclassifications in the Fourth Ward. No official action is taken at these meetings; they are used for information gathering and policy identification.

• Proposed ordinance for zoning reclassification of parcels in the Fourth Ward
• Proposed ordinance amending Article 365 of the City Code regarding off-street parking
• Proposal to allow Morgantown Parking Authority to adjust garage permits by 20% based on market rates
• Proposal for $50 per year Airbnb permits for nonresident parking
• Proposed updates to Sunnyside parking district rules for rental vehicles and Airbnb permits

PODA Review Committee

The PODA Review Committee is meeting to establish a quorum and approve previous minutes. The primary purpose of the meeting is to review and approve PODA permit applications.

• Review and approval of PODA permit applications

Urban Landscape Commission

The Urban Landscape Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also discuss neighborhood signs for the First Ward and Greenmont areas.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of First Ward Neighborhood Sign
• Discussion of Greenmont Neighborhood Sign

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will discuss leased space at the Spruce Center/Morgantown Office. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding WV Legal Aid opportunities and approval for public comment on ACOP with required HOTMA changes.

• Discussion of leased space at the Spruce Center/Morgantown Office
• WV Legal Aid opportunities to work with FMHA
• ACOP with required HOTMA changes (approval for public comment)

City Council

The City Council will meet via Zoom to discuss two items of new business. The body is considering a resolution to authorize requests for congressionally directed spending and a recommended appointee for the WV First Foundation.

• Resolution Authorizing Requests for Congressionally Directed Spending
• Appointment of Region 4 Director for WV First Foundation

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Pedestrian Safety Board will meet to elect its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. The board will also discuss recommendations to improve pedestrian access to Waterfront Park.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Recommendations for pedestrian access to Waterfront Park

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is meeting to adopt previous minutes and discuss preparations for 2024 events. The body will specifically address proclamations for Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth.

• Adoption of March 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Planning for Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth events
• Review of Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo Proclamations

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review minutes from the March 2, 2024 meeting and prepare for upcoming 2024 events. Discussion includes proclamations for Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth.

• Proposed Proclamation for Cinco de Mayo co-sponsored by the Sister Cities Commission
• Juneteenth Proclamation preparation
• Cinco de Mayo event preparation

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will hold a special meeting to discuss EPA Brownfields Grant business. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss advance construction planning and other confidential matters.

• EPA Brownfields Grant discussion
• Executive session regarding advance construction planning

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority will meet to discuss operational updates and new business. The board will review a 14% increase in PEIA rates and consider a bid for landscape and snow removal.

• PEIA Rate Increases of 14% ($91,000)
• Landscape & Snow Removal Bid
• Construction updates
• Propane Vehicles & Infrastructure updates
• March 2024 Finance Report

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and a second reading for ordinances updating the city's codified ordinances and regulating Private Outdoor Designated Areas. The body will also consider the approved rates of levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.

• Second reading of an ordinance updating the Codified Ordinances of the City of Morgantown
• Second reading of an ordinance regulating Private Outdoor Designated Areas, including the Downtown/Wharf District
• Approval of the Rates of Levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024
• Executive session to discuss real estate acquisition or improvement in the Marilla Park area
• Review of vacant positions on various Boards and Commissions

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for several city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for Board of Zoning Appeals
• Appointments for Fire Code Board of Appeals
• Appointments for Planning Commission
• Appointments for Sister Cities Commission

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a two-day strategic planning session on April 12 and 13, 2024. The agenda focuses on governing roles, progress, and refining goals and priorities.

Health and Wellness Commission

The commission will review reports from City Council and BOPARC. Discussion topics include survey launches, upcoming service opportunities, and the strategic plan.

• City Council report
• BOPARC report
• Survey launch follow-up
• April 20th service opportunity
• Summer Concert Series updates

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission will consider two requests from Bruceton Farm Services, Inc. for properties along Brookhaven Road: a rezoning from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-2 Service Business District upon annexation, and a minor subdivision to consolidate several parcels. The commission will also review meeting minutes from March 14, 2024, and take public comments on non-agenda items.

• Rezoning request RZ24-02 for Tax Map 45, Parcels 5.2 and 5.3 along Brookhaven Road from R-1 to B-2
• Minor subdivision application MNS24-02 to consolidate Parcels 5.2, 7, 7.4, and portions of 5.2, 5.3, and 6
• Public comments on matters not on the agenda
• Approval of March 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board will review reports on the treatment of unsheltered persons, including allegations regarding professionalism and lack of services. Members will also discuss police body camera policies and the process for citizen complaints to the Morgantown Police Department.

• Discussion of new complaint form on MPD website
• Review of draft letter to Chief Powell regarding Body Cameras / General Order 311
• Update on 'Proposed Data Points for Statistical Reporting' meeting with MPD
• Community Outreach Committee report on community survey
• Discussion of board vacancies

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review reports from the President, Director, and Treasurer. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Investment and Facilities committees and new business titled MPLS Connect.

• MPLS Connect

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners will review financial reports and approve minutes from March 20, 2024. The agenda includes a review of the Public Meeting Policy and bid approval for the Krepps Courts Project. An executive session regarding real estate acquisition or development is also scheduled.

• Approval of March 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Public Meeting Policy
• Bid approval for Krepps Courts Project
• Executive session on real estate acquisition and/or development

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss commission priorities and projects. The agenda consists primarily of general discussion and reports.

• Follow up on commission priorities and projects
• Director’s Report from Vincent E. Kitch

PODA Review Committee

The PODA Review Committee is meeting to discuss and review an application, standards, and a permit. The meeting will also establish a quorum and set the date for the next session.

• Review of application
• Review of standards
• Review of permit

Morgantown Utility Board

The Board will review updates on several ongoing utility projects and a state task force on fire hydrant maintenance. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss confidential construction planning.

• Public Service Commission of WV Fire Hydrant Maintenance & Testing Task Force
• EPA Brownfields Grant
• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades
• Upper Popenoe Sanitary & Storm Restoration Project
• Westridge/Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Project

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee is holding a special virtual meeting. The primary focus is an executive session to discuss the potential acquisition and/or development of property.

• Executive session regarding potential property acquisition and/or development

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority will hold a special online meeting on April 4, 2024. The agenda includes discussion regarding the Lot A Development.

• Lot A Development

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance amending the FY 2023-2024 General Fund budget. The body will also consider requests for Congressionally Directed Spending for a fire station training facility and a downtown revitalization program.

• Public hearing and second reading of FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget amendments
• Resolution for Congressionally Directed Spending for Morgantown Fire Station Training Facility
• Resolution for Congressionally Directed Spending for Downtown Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
• First reading of an ordinance amending Private Outdoor Designated Areas
• Approval of Ruby Summer Concert Series Catering Event Permit

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated to discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for the Traffic Commission.

• Executive session to discuss Traffic Commission appointments

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review updates on composting, energy grants, and the city's comprehensive plan. The body will also discuss the 2023 Annual Report and the WV Charging Station Plan.

• RRR Working Group report on composting donations and the WV Composting Council
• Discussion of the EPA Solar For All grant
• Update on trail developments within the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of the WV Charging Station Plan presented by Jing Zhang-MPO
• Discussion of the 2023 Annual Report

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will meet to discuss and potentially act on an application to donate the property at 1993 Listravia Avenue to the agency. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager, Development Services Director, and City Attorney.

• Application to donate 1993 Listravia Avenue to the agency
• Approval of February 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss police procedures and community relations. The board will review body camera orders and the treatment of unsheltered persons.

• Review of General Order 311 regarding body cameras
• Discussion of new citizen complaint form on the MPD website
• Review of allegations regarding police professionalism and services for unsheltered persons
• Procedure for responding to emails sent to the Board
• Discussion of a community survey

Sister Cities Commission

The commission is coordinating staffing and promotion for the April 14, 2024, International Street Festival. Members are discussing art exchanges between Morgantown and Xuzhou and Guanajuato, as well as renewing a memorandum of understanding with Guanajuato.

• International Street Festival staffing and promotion for April 14, 2024
• Return shipping of art from the Han Dynasty Exhibit to Xuzhou
• Youth Art Exchange plans for 2024-25 between Morgantown and Xuzhou
• Drafting a renewal request for the Sister Cities MOU with the Mayor of Guanajuato, Mexico
• Review of the FY 2024-2025 Budget submitted on January 29, 2024

Urban Landscape Commission

The Urban Landscape Commission is meeting to review business regarding neighborhood signage. The body will discuss signs for the First Ward and Greenmont neighborhoods.

• First Ward Neighborhood Sign
• Greenmont Neighborhood Sign

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board will meet to discuss fleet vehicles and working committee assignments. The board is considering Resolution 2024-02 to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract for replacement sheds.

• Resolution 2024-02: Contract for 17 replacement sheds at public housing sites on Oregon Avenue
• Discussion regarding fleet vehicles
• Discussion of FMHA Working Committee Assignments

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board will meet to discuss fleet vehicles and the Spire Development. The board is considering a resolution to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a contract for replacement sheds at public housing sites.

• Resolution 2024-02: Contract for 17 replacement sheds at Oregon Avenue, Darst, and Milton properties
• Discussion regarding fleet vehicles
• Discussion regarding Spire Development
• FMHA Working Committee Assignments

City Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss new appointments for city boards and commissions. The session will also cover matters protected by attorney-client privilege.

• Appointments for Historic Landmarks Commission, Planning Commission, and Tree Board
• Discussion of attorney-client privileged matters

City Council

The City Council met as a Committee of the Whole to receive presentations and discuss policy options. No official action was taken during this meeting. The body discussed a proposed ordinance to establish use classifications and definitions for smoke shops and tobacco stores.

• Proposed ordinance to establish zoning use classifications and supplemental conditions for smoke shops and tobacco stores
• Presentation on the 2020-2023 Strategic Plan Final Report
• Update on Organizational Arts Grants, including $142,320 awarded to nine organizations in 2023
• Cityworks Launch presentation by Marvin Davis
• Mon Valley Greenspace Coalition presentation by Rick Landenberger

City Council

City Council will consider approving a catering event permit for the Ruby Summer Concert Series. Staff recommends selecting Chuck Bass Enterprises dba Almost Heaven Grill as the alcohol vendor based on a request for proposals process.

• Approval of Ruby Summer Concert Series Catering Event Permit
• Selection of Chuck Bass Enterprises dba Almost Heaven Grill as alcohol vendor

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board is holding a working meeting at Krepps Park. Members will meet with BOPARC representatives to discuss tree and vegetation management on site.

• Discussion of tree and vegetation management at Krepps Park with BOPARC representatives

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is meeting to adopt prior minutes and discuss legislative advocacy. The body will prepare for 2024 calendar events, including Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayor.

• Preparation for 2024 Human Rights calendar events (Cinco de Mayor, Juneteenth & others)
• 2024 WV Legislative Session Advocacy
• Adoption of minutes from June 5, 2023, and February 15, 2024

BOPARC

The Morgantown BOPARC will vote on a contract for Ice Arena modifications and a revised Public Meeting Policy. The agenda also includes an update on the Urban Deer Hunt and an executive session regarding land acquisition or development in the 1st and 6th Wards, which may alter park facilities or change local land use.

• Approve February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Vote on revised Public Meeting Policy
• Vote on Phase II Omni Contract – Ice Arena Modified Improvements
• Presentation by Rick Beabout on the Urban Deer Hunt update
• Executive session on real estate acquisition or development in 1st & 6th Wards

Transit Authority

The Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to review Mountain Line reports and rider programs. The body will discuss unfinished business regarding construction and propane vehicles, as well as a proposed excess levy.

• Proposed excess levy
• Construction update
• Propane vehicles and infrastructure
• Mountain Line data summaries and route reports for January/February

Transit Authority

The Monongalia County Urban Mass Transit Authority will discuss a budget adjustment for NewFIT funding and the purchase of light duty propane buses. The board will also review construction updates and propane vehicle infrastructure.

• Light Duty Propane Bus Procurement: $171,340 ($24,450 Conversion Kit)
• 2023/24 Budget Adjustment – NewFIT Funding
• February 2024 Finance Report
• Construction updates
• Propane Vehicles & Infrastructure

City Council

City Council will consider the adoption of the Annual Budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body is also reviewing several zoning reclassifications and right-of-way annulments.

• Annual Budget for General Fund and Coal Severance Fund (FY 2024-2025)
• Zoning reclassification of 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-2
• Annulment of a 12-foot wide right-of-way from University Avenue to boundary of Parcels 93 and 96
• 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Budgets for Capital Escrow, Municipal Airport, Municipal Sales and Use Tax, and Arts and Cultural Funds

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and consider the adoption of the 2024-2025 Annual Budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund. The body will also review a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and several zoning and right-of-way ordinances.

• Annual Budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Zoning reclassification of 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-2
• 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Annulling a 12-foot wide right of way from University Avenue to Parcels 93 and 96
• Substantial Amendment to the FY 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to review reports from City Council and BOPARC. The body will discuss a survey launch, partnerships, and the development of a strategic plan.

• Survey launch follow-up
• Summer Concert Series and community events
• Strategic Plan discussion
• Bylaws review
• Vacancy interest

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone property on Creston Avenue for multi-family residential use and a proposal to create 11 parcels from a tract of land on Van Voorhis Road.

• RZ24-01: Request by Paul Khoury to rezone parcels 94 and 95 on Creston Avenue from Office and Institutional (O-I) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3)
• MJS22-01: Request by R&R Holdings 3, LLC for a major subdivision (Final Plat) to create 11 parcels at 1345 Van Voorhis Road
• Review of meeting minutes from January 11, 2024 and February 8, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone property on Creston Avenue from office to multi-family residential. The body will also review a final plat for a major subdivision to create 11 parcels on Van Voorhis Road.

• RZ24-01: Request to rezone Creston Avenue parcels from O-I (Office and Institutional) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential)
• MJS22-01: Final Plat approval for a major subdivision of 11 parcels at 1345 Van Voorhis Road

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will evaluate recent training and public forum results. The board is scheduled to discuss procedures for citizen complaints and the police department's treatment of unsheltered persons.

• Review of General Order 311 regarding body cameras
• Discussion of new citizen complaint form on the MPD website
• Evaluation of allegations regarding police professionalism and services for unsheltered persons
• Update on 'Proposed Data Points for Statistical Reporting' from MPD
• Review of February 8 public forum and anonymous survey results

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review reports and discuss new business. The agenda includes a discussion on staff appreciation and an executive session regarding personnel.

• Discussion of staff appreciation
• Executive session regarding personnel

Morgantown Utility Board

The board is meeting to discuss new business regarding the City of Westover Sanitary Sewer Utility and several infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing water and sewer projects and an EPA Brownfields Grant.

• Van Voorhis Sanitary Sewer and Waterline Relocation Project
• Van Voorhis Horizontal Directional Drilling and Bore and Jack Project
• Morgantown Mall Water Tank Painting Project
• Annual Stone Contract
• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades Geotechnical Services Contract

Police Civil Service Commission

The special meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024, was canceled. The agenda had listed a demand for a mandatory public hearing regarding an appeal of a hearing board decision.

• Appeal of hearing board decision pursuant to W. VA. Code 8-14-20

Police Civil Service Commission

The Police Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to address a demand for a mandatory public hearing regarding an appeal of a Hearing Board decision. This matter may be discussed in executive session.

• Demand for mandatory public hearing regarding appeal of Hearing Board decision

Sister Cities Commission

The commission is meeting via Zoom to address unfinished business and planning for the 2024-25 period. Discussions include the International Street Festival, art exhibits, and diplomatic correspondence with Guanajuato, Mexico.

• Staffing for the International Street Festival on April 14, 2024
• Return shipping of art from the Han Dynasty Exhibit to Xuzhou
• Drafting a request to the Mayor of Guanajuato, Mexico to renew the Sister Cities MOU agreement
• Recruitment of new commission applicants by May 1, 2024
• Review of the FY 2024-2025 Budget submitted on January 29, 2024

City Council

City Council will consider the first reading of the Annual Budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also review ordinances regarding right-of-way and alley changes and evaluate several bid awards.

• First reading of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget for General Fund and Coal Severance Fund
• Ordinance to annul 6' alley in Block 3 of the Brock & Anderson Addition
• Ordinance to annul 12-foot wide Right of Way from University Avenue to Parcels 93 and 96 of Tax Map 28
• Award Bid 2024-05 for City Garage Renovation
• Award Bid 2024-06 for asbestos sampling and testing of multiple dwellings/structures

City Council

City Council will review the first reading of the annual budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding the annulment of public rights-of-way and the awarding of city bids.

• First reading of FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget with total revenues of $45,192,708
• Proposed annulment of a 6-foot alley in Block 3 of the Brock & Anderson Addition
• Proposed annulment of a 12-foot wide right of way from University Avenue to the boundary between Parcels 93 and 96 of Tax Map 28
• Award Bid 2024-05 for City Garage Renovation
• Award Bid 2024-06 for asbestos sampling and testing of multiple dwellings/structures

City Council

City Council will hold a first reading of the annual budget for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund. The body will also consider ordinances regarding the annulment of public rights-of-way and the awarding of city bids.

• First reading of FY 2024-2025 Annual Budget with total revenues of $45,192,708
• Proposed annulment of a 6-foot alley in Block 3 of the Brock & Anderson Addition
• Proposed annulment of a 12-foot wide right-of-way from University Avenue to the boundary of Parcels 93 and 96 (Tax Map 28)
• Award Bid 2024-05 for City Garage Renovation
• Award Bid 2024-06 for asbestos sampling and testing of multiple dwellings/structures

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is dedicated to discussing personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for the Planning Commission
• Appointments for the Historic Landmarks Commission
• Appointments for the Urban Landscape Commission

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review updates from the RRR Working Group and the CAP and Energy Committee. The body will discuss the EPA Solar For All grant and the 2023 Annual Report.

• WV Composting Council and RRR Committee report
• EPA Solar For All grant
• Trail developments update from Mark Brazaitis
• 2023 Annual Report
• Green Team recruitment and leadership development

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is holding a special meeting with Police Chief Eric Powell. The board will review reports and body camera footage regarding an August 30, 2021, arrest of a woman at 1012 University Avenue. The discussion aims to examine police procedures, the role of MECCA 911, and arrest standards.

• Case study of August 30, 2021 arrest at Sheetz (1012 University Avenue)
• Review of police reports and body camera footage with Chief Eric Powell
• Discussion of MECCA 911 role and arrest standards

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Board will discuss the status of Section 8 and upcoming HOTMA changes. The meeting includes discussions on a Fair Housing Education and Outreach Grant and expiring fleet vehicle leases.

• Section 8 status discussion
• Fair Housing Education and Outreach Grant discussion
• HOTMA changes and BOC schedule discussion
• Expiring fleet vehicle lease discussion
• Executive session regarding legal matters and personnel issues

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider an application for an Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grant. No other business is scheduled.

• Consideration of application for Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grant

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive information and identify policy options. No official action will be taken at this meeting. The primary item for discussion is the proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Discussion of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• 2023 Urban Archery Deer Hunt recap presentation
• Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board 2023 Annual Report presentation

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive reports and discuss policy options. No official action is taken at these meetings. The primary item for discussion is the proposed annual budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Proposed FY 2024-2025 budget with total revenues and expenditures of $45,192,708
• 2023 Urban Archery Deer Hunt recap reporting 142 deer harvested
• Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board 2023 Annual Report presentation
• Proposed General Fund expenditures including $10,547,761 for Police and $7,772,718 for Fire

City Council

City Council is meeting to consider an application for the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grant. The proposal involves a $1 million planning grant to implement regional economic transformation projects.

• Consideration of $1 million ARISE Planning Grant application
• Proposed $500,000 direct funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
• Proposed use of Strong Towns and Blue Zones approaches for local challenges

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Executive session to discuss Planning Commission appointments
• Executive session to discuss Traffic Commission appointments

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board will meet to discuss a RAISE grant request for the Dorsey to Downtown project. The board will also review the status of the Ped Plan and its steering committee.

• Staff Engineer Gatlin report on RAISE grant request for Dorsey to Downtown project
• Status update on Ped Plan/steering committee
• Approval of October 23, 2023 minutes

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will meet to consider the acquisition of a property at 657 Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and development.

• Discussion and/or action on the acquisition of real estate at 657 Pennsylvania Avenue

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the acquisition of real estate at 657 Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also receive reports from various committees and city staff.

• Discussion and/or action on the acquisition of 657 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approval of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition and development

Transit Authority

The board will review monthly data and financial reports from January 2024. Members are scheduled to discuss updates regarding a fueling station and a cleaning contract.

• Construction update for fueling station
• Cleaning contract review
• TIP Amendment resolutions (2024-2, 5 and 2024-3, 5)
• Safety Plan update
• January 2024 Finance Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an ordinance regarding the Norwood Fire Station. The body will also consider a resolution to apply for a RAISE Grant.

• Public hearing and second reading of ordinance designating Norwood Fire Station as a Safe-Surrender Site for children 30 days old or younger
• Resolution authorizing application for RAISE Grant

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading of an ordinance to establish the Norwood Fire Station as a safe-surrender site for infants 30 days old or younger. The body will also consider a resolution to apply for a federal infrastructure grant.

• Ordinance to designate Norwood Fire Station on Hillcrest Street as a safe-surrender site
• Resolution to apply for a RAISE Grant of approximately $8 million for the Multimodal Morgantown – Dorsey to Downtown Project
• Discussion of vacant positions on various Boards and Commissions
• Year of the Dragon Proclamation

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The discussion will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards.

• Appointments for Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board
• Appointments for Tree Board

Human Rights Commission

The Commission will vote to adopt the FY 2024/25 budget request and the FY 2022/23 annual report. Members will also elect a secretary and plan 2024 calendar events and a film series committee.

• Adoption of FY 2024/25 Budget Request
• Adoption of FY 2022/23 Annual Report
• Election of Secretary
• Selection of 2024 Human Rights calendar events
• Formation of Committee for the Human Rights Film Series

BOPARC

The board will review the lowest qualified bid for the Paul Preserve Walking Track. The meeting includes an executive session regarding real estate development and personnel matters.

• Approval of lowest qualified bid for Paul Preserve Walking Track
• Executive session regarding real estate acquisition or development
• Executive session regarding employee compensation or personnel matters

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission is meeting to conduct general discussion on focus priorities. These priorities include the Morgantown History Museum and events for the Metropolitan Theatre 100th Anniversary.

• Discussion of Morgantown History Museum
• Planning for Metropolitan Theatre 100th Anniversary events

Morgantown Utility Board

The board is meeting to review old business and general manager reports regarding utility infrastructure. No new business is listed for this meeting. The session includes an executive session for personnel and construction planning.

• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades
• Upper Popenoe Sanitary & Strom Restoration Project
• Westridge/Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Project
• Airport Water & Sewer Projects
• Listravia Avenue Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Pipe Lining

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss advance construction planning and other confidential matters.

• Executive session regarding advance construction planning

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to vote on bylaws and finalize a survey distribution plan. The body will also conduct nominations and elections for new leadership positions.

• Vote on bylaws
• Approval and distribution plan for survey
• Leadership nominations and elections
• Review of social media strategy
• Discussion of food drive replacing event planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a development of significant impact and a subdivision request. The body will also review a request for a plat extension.

• Site plan approval for 13 S. High Street (AST Morgantown Properties)
• Two-month extension request for La Dolce Vita Subdivision preliminary plat at 1345 Van Voorhis Road
• Minor subdivision request for 11 Hartman Run Road into two parcels

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a site plan for a public charter school at 13 S. High Street. The body will also review a subdivision request for 11 Hartman Run Road and a plat extension for the La Dolce Vita Subdivision.

• Type III Site Plan approval for a public charter school at 13 S. High Street
• Minor subdivision of 11 Hartman Run Road into two parcels
• Two-month extension for the La Dolce Vita Subdivision preliminary plat at 1345 Van Voorhis Road

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is holding a special meeting as a public forum and open house. The board will describe its functions to the public and gather feedback regarding the Morgantown Police Department.

• Presentation on the 2023 Report of Activities
• Presentation of the 2024 Workplan
• Anonymous optional survey for attendees
• Public comment session regarding Morgantown Police Department performance and improvements

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to review the project scope for the FY24 RAISE grant application. The body will discuss whether to provide a formal letter of support for the city's application.

• Review of FY24 RAISE grant project scope
• Discussion of formal letter of support for RAISE grant application

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding private outdoor designated areas. The body will also review a zoning reclassification for a property in the First Ward and a resolution for event funding.

• Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance regulating Private Outdoor Designated Areas
• First reading of a zoning reclassification for 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Residential to B-2 Service Business District
• First reading of an ordinance designating Norwood Fire Station as a Safe-Surrender site
• Resolution seeking a grant from Monongalia County Commission for the Ruby Summer Concert Series and 4th of July Celebration

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding private outdoor designated areas. The body is also deciding on a zoning reclassification for a property in the First Ward and designating a fire station as a safe-surrender site.

• Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance regulating Private Outdoor Designated Areas
• First reading of zoning reclassification for 1433 Dorsey Avenue from R-1 to B-2
• First reading of an ordinance designating Norwood Fire Station as a Safe-Surrender site
• Resolution to seek a Monongalia County Commission grant for Ruby Summer Concert Series and 4th of July Celebration

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for the Human Rights Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission.

• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Human Rights Commission
• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Cultural Arts Commission

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review updates on energy projects and the city's comprehensive plan. The body will discuss the EPA Solar For All grant and the 2023 Annual Report.

• EPA Solar For All grant update
• Ohio Valley Solar and EV charger update
• Trail developments report by Mark Brazaitis
• Mon River Bridge & Harmony Grove Interchange discussion
• Review of 2023 Annual Report

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the President, Director, and Treasurer. The board is scheduled to discuss adjusting the regular board meeting schedule and will hold an executive session regarding personnel.

• Adjustment of Board Meeting Schedule for Regular Meetings
• Executive session regarding personnel

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is meeting to discuss committee reports and board vacancies. The agenda includes planning for a public forum on February 8 and a case study from August 30, 2021.

• Planning of February 8 public forum including publicity, survey, and program
• Case study of 8/30/21 and scheduling a meeting with MPD
• Update on 'Proposed Data Points for Statistical Reporting' meeting with MPD
• Status of Community Outreach Committee brochure
• Discussion of board vacancies

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the procedure for grievance hearings. The board will also review minutes from November 11, 2019.

• Consideration of Procedure for Grievance Hearings
• Approval of November 11, 2019 minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the procedure for grievance hearings. The board will also review minutes from a November 11, 2019, meeting.

• Consideration of Procedure for Grievance Hearings
• Approval of November 11, 2019 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council Committee of the Whole will receive presentations and discuss several items, including zoning reclassifications and a recreation potential study. No official action is taken during these meetings.

• Zoning reclassification of parcels in the First Ward
• Mayfield Outdoor Recreation Potential presentation by WVU Landscape Architecture students
• South High Street Districting Study by Main Street Morgantown
• Ordinance to designate Norwood Fire Station as a Safe-Surrender Site for infants 30 days old or younger
• Presentation from Republic Services

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Discussion of appointments for the Planning Commission
• Discussion of appointments for the Human Rights Commission
• Discussion of appointments for the Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for discussing personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Appointments for Planning Commission
• Appointments for Human Rights Commission
• Appointments for Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board
• Appointments for Traffic Commission

City Council

The City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to receive information and identify policy options. No official action is taken at these meetings. The session includes presentations on local development and municipal services.

• Zoning reclassification of parcels in the First Ward
• South High Street Districting Study
• Proposed ordinance designating Norwood Fire Station as a Safe-Surrender Site for infants 30 days old or younger
• Presentation on Mayfield Outdoor Recreation Potential by WVU Landscape Architecture class
• Presentation by Republic Services

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Board of Directors will meet to elect a President and Vice-President. The agenda includes reports from property management and green belt committees, as well as an executive session to discuss property acquisition and development.

• Election of President and Vice-President
• Approval of October 26, 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding property acquisition and/or development

Woodburn Commission

The Woodburn Commission will meet to review current and future projects with Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli. The body will also discuss the commission's annual presentation to City Council.

• Discussion of current and future projects with Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli
• Planning for the Woodburn Commission Annual Presentation to City Council

Sister Cities Commission

The Han Dynasty Exhibit Planning Committee is meeting to review progress and expenditures. The body will discuss the invitation list and formal program for an opening reception scheduled for February 10.

• Progress report on exhibit by Liz Finklea
• Review of expenditures by Joe Abu-Ghannam
• Planning for February 10 opening reception

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will meet to review the approved tree and shrub list and discuss cleanup at the I-68 and Sabraton interchange. The board will also address 2024 outreach and a handmade market event scheduled for April 27, 2024.

• Review of Approved Tree & Shrub List
• Tree cleanup at I-68 & Sabraton Interchange
• Handmade Market at MRTC on 4/27/2024
• 2024 Outreach planning

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) held a special virtual meeting on January 18, 2024. The primary action item involves the discussion and approval of a bid for a pool liner at Krepps Pool.

• Bid approval for Krepps Pool liner

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is meeting to plan its 2024 calendar and legislative advocacy. The body will also address the absence of Annual DEI Reports and the appointment of a new secretary.

• Welcome of new commissioner Bronson Herr
• 2024 WV Legislative Session Advocacy
• Selection of 2024 Human Rights calendar events
• Discussion on missing Annual DEI Reports
• Support for CCSJ Civil Rights Act of 1964 60th Anniversary event

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line Transit Authority is meeting to review reports on road discontinuations and data summaries. The body will also discuss propane fueling stations and the Mountain Heights route.

• Mountain Line Report on road discontinuations
• Propane Fueling Station updates
• Mountain Heights route discussion
• Rider survey and program reports
• Proposed excess land business

Transit Authority

The board is meeting to review rider survey results and monthly data. Members will discuss a resolution regarding a county levy and an excess levy order.

• Resolution on 2024-1
• Excess Levy Order
• Construction update
• Senior Ridership discussion
• Propane fueling station update

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and second readings for several zoning reclassifications and a property purchase. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to establish a private outdoor designated area.

• Zoning reclassification of 501 Van Voorhis Road from PRO to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Zoning reclassification in the Fifth Ward from R-1A and R-2 to B-1 Neighborhood Business District
• Purchase of property in First Ward District from Merit Development, Inc.
• Suspension of enforcement for Subsections E. and J. of Section 1331.07(27) of the City Code
• Proposed ordinance establishing a Private Outdoor Designated Area

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and consider second readings for several zoning reclassifications and a property purchase. The body will also discuss an ordinance to establish a private outdoor designated area.

• Zoning reclassification of 501 Van Voorhis Road from PRO to R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Zoning reclassification in the Fifth Ward from R-1A and R-2 to B-1 Neighborhood Business District
• Purchase of property in the First Ward District from Merit Development, Inc.
• Suspension of enforcement for Subsections E. and J. of Section 1331.06(27) of the City Code
• First reading of an ordinance establishing a Private Outdoor Designated Area

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding new appointments for city boards and commissions.

• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Planning Commission
• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Tree Board
• Executive session to discuss appointments for the Woodburn Commission

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to review a 2022 food insecurity survey and discuss updates on events planning and community partnerships. The body will also address new business regarding a strategic plan.

• Review of 2022 Food Insecurity survey
• Discussion of Strategic Plan
• Events Planning updates
• Funding and Community Partnership updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including a rezoning for a service business and a site plan for a development of significant impact. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance regarding restaurant and private club regulations.

• Rezoning request for 1433 Dorsey Avenue from Single-Family Residential to Service Business District
• Type III Site Plan approval for 13 S. High Street
• Subdivision and consolidation request for Metro Towers, LLC at Dillie Street and Ensign Avenue
• Property consolidation request for 362 Creston Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to suspend enforcement of specific City Code supplemental regulations for restaurants and private clubs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss changes to the City's Zoning Code. These discussions focus on specific land use categories and district conditions.

• Proposed zoning code amendments for Electronic Smoking Devise Stores
• Proposed zoning code amendments for Restaurant, Private Clube uses
• Proposed zoning code amendments for the Professional, Residential and Office (PRO) District

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board is meeting to review committee reports and board vacancies. The board will discuss a case study from August 30, 2021, and the approval of the 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan.

• Review and approval of 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Work Plan
• Planning of a public forum scheduled for February 8
• Case study of 8/30/21 and scheduling a meeting with MPD
• Update on 'Proposed Data Points for Statistical Reporting' with MPD
• Discussion of board vacancies

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) will hold its monthly meeting to approve December 13, 2023 minutes and review financial reports. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of December 13, 2023 minutes
• Review of financial reports
• Executive session regarding employee compensation or personnel matters

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will meet to discuss its roles, goals, and project planning for 2024. The body is also scheduled to elect its officers.

• Election of officers
• 2024 initiatives and project planning
• Discussion of commission roles and goals

Morgantown Utility Board

The Board will elect its officers and welcome new member Samuel Workman, Ph.D. Members will discuss several ongoing water and sewer projects and a geotechnical services contract for the Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades.

• Election of Board Officers
• Cheat Lake WWTP & Collection System Upgrades Geotechnical Services Contract approval
• Upper Popenoe Sanitary & Strom Restoration Project
• Westridge/Chaplin Hill Water & Sewer Project
• EPA Brownfields Grant

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review updates on energy projects and the city's comprehensive plan. The body will discuss the EPA Solar For All grant and trail developments. The meeting includes a review of the 2023 Annual Report.

• EPA Solar For All grant update
• Ohio Valley Solar and EV charger update
• Trail developments update
• Mon River Bridge & Harmony Grove Interchange discussion
• 2023 Annual Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading for an airline agreement and lease with Southern Airways Express, LLC. The body will also consider the first reading of an ordinance to purchase property in the First Ward District from Merit Development, Inc.

• Public hearing and second reading of airline agreement and lease with Southern Airways Express, LLC
• First reading of ordinance to purchase property in First Ward District from Merit Development, Inc.
• First reading of ordinance to suspend enforcement of City Code Section 1331.07(27) subsections E and J
• Correspondence regarding an ordinance for a Private Outdoor Designated Area

City Council

City Council is reviewing a lease agreement with Southern Airways Express, LLC and a proposal to establish Private Outdoor Designated Areas for alcohol consumption. The body is also considering the purchase of property in the First Ward District.

• Second reading of a lease with Southern Airways Express, LLC for airport space
• Proposed ordinance to create Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODAs) in the Downtown/Wharf District
• First reading of an ordinance to purchase property in First Ward District from Merit Development, Inc.
• First reading of an ordinance suspending enforcement of City Code Section 1331.07(27) subsections E and J
• Southern Airways Express lease terms: $1,291.25/month for preferential space and $365/month for common use space