Morgantown public meetings in 2025

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will adopt minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and consider several items of new business. Commissioners will adopt the FY 2023 and CY 2024 annual report and formally endorse the FY 2026/27 budget request. The commission will also select 2026 proclamations and review proposed amendments to the HRC ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC bylaws.

• Adopt minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
• Adopt FY 2023 + CY 2024 Annual Report
• Formally endorse FY 2026/27 Budget Request
• Select 2026 Proclamations
• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC Bylaws

The commission accepted the November 20th minutes and unanimously adopted the FY 2023‑CY 2024 Annual Report. It also unanimously approved the FY2026/27 budget request. Commissioners decided the Chair will convey the council’s negative response on the proposed non‑resident membership ordinance and will prepare a list of four resident applicants for the council. The commission agreed the Chair will register the HRC to table at the Women’s Basketball Community Night Game.

• Accepted November 20th minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023‑CY 2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026/27 Budget Request (unanimous)
• Chair to convey negative response to council on membership ordinance and prepare list of four resident applicants
• Chair will register HRC to table at Women’s Basketball Community Night Game
• Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The board will review minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, consider unfinished business on property demolitions, donations, and pending transactions, and hold an executive session to discuss a possible acquisition, demolition, or development of property. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review meeting minutes from November 20, 2025
• Unfinished business: demolition of properties, donation of properties, and other pending property transactions
• Update on action items from the Board of Directors
• Executive session to consider potential acquisition, demolition, and/or development of property
• Public comment subject to Board bylaws

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 annual budget and a one-time salary adjustment for 2025. The meeting will also include a report on Section 8 funding shortfalls.

• Approval of the 2026 Annual Budget (Resolution 2025-R08)
• One-Time Salary Adjustment for 2025
• Section 8 Shortfall Updates
• Finance Committee report deferred to New Business
• Executive Session scheduled for legal and personnel issues

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider approval of a conditional use for a neighborhood convenience store at 52 Campus Dr. It will also hear a variance request for lighting at 376 High St, a reasonable accommodation request for 201 Waitman St, and revisit a previously tabled conditional use at 216 Seventh St. One withdrawn application for 356 Kingwood St will be noted.

• CON25-109 – conditional use request for a Neighborhood Convenience Store at 52 Campus Dr (City Tax District 12, R-3)
• VAR25-111 – variance request for lighting and design standards at 376 High St (City Tax District 11, B-4)
• Request for reasonable accommodation for Morgantown Sober Living Inc. at 201 Waitman St (City Tax District 09, R-1A)
• CON25-099 – conditional use request for a Multi-Family Dwelling at 216 Seventh St (City Tax District 12, R-2) – tabled until conditions met
• CON25-114 – withdrawn conditional use request for a Neighborhood Convenience Store at 356 Kingwood St (City Tax District 10, R-1A)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for conditional use permits to operate neighborhood convenience stores at 52 Campus Dr and 356 Kingwood St, as well as a variance for lighting and design standards at 376 High St. One application for a convenience store at 356 Kingwood St has been withdrawn.

• Conditional use request for convenience store at 52 Campus Dr
• Conditional use request for convenience store at 356 Kingwood St (withdrawn)
• Variance request for lighting and design standards at 376 High St
• Request for reasonable accommodation at 201 Waitman St
• Review of meeting minutes from previous meetings

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to review reports from City Council and BOPARC. The body will discuss potential partnerships with the Christian Help Food Pantry and The Village at Heritage Point.

• Discussion of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
• Possible partnership with Christian Help Food Pantry
• Possible volunteer events for senior citizens at The Village at Heritage Point
• Elections for new Commission positions

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will review updates on its "Talking to the World" videos, the sister‑cities newsletter, participation in the International Youth Painting Contest hosted by Jiangsu Province, and plans for the International Street Festival 2026. It will then discuss supporting a program for Hispanic Week 2026, recruiting new commissioners, and the meeting day and time. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Support for program for Hispanic Week 2026
• Recruitment of new commissioners
• Discussion of meeting day and time
• International Street Festival 2026
• Participation in The International Youth Painting Contest, hosted by Jiangsu Province

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board will vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will hear reports from its Statistics and Reporting, Community Outreach, Training, and Policy Review (body‑camera) committees, including an update on a community forum and a survey report. The board will also receive an update on revised complaint and commendation forms and will open the floor for public comment.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 13, 2025
• Statistics and Reporting Committee report
• Community Outreach Committee update – forum, survey, member activities
• Training Committee report
• Policy Review Committee report on body‑camera policy

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library Board will discuss several new items, including Holiday Enhancement Pay, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a new Meeting Rooms Policy. Unfinished business such as Unrestricted Funds Allocation, Health Insurance, and the Branding Workgroup will also be reviewed. An executive session will focus on facilities matters.

• Holiday Enhancement Pay
• 2026 Holidays
• Meeting Rooms Policy
• Unrestricted Funds Allocation
• Health Insurance

The Library Board approved several items, including the October and November meeting minutes, the check files, and a salary adjustment for health insurance costs. It also approved Holiday Enhancement Pay to align with the City of Morgantown and adopted the 2026 holiday schedule. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved both files of checks as presented (motion passed)
• Approved health‑insurance salary adjustments to cover employee cost increase (motion passed)
• Approved Holiday Enhancement Pay to align with city policy (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 holiday schedule as presented (motion passed)
• Directed Sarah Cranstoun to forward Meeting Rooms Policy documents for future discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review meeting minutes from September and October 2025 and consider two items of new business: a request to rezone a property on Simpson Street to allow multi-family housing and a proposed amendment to the city's code regarding abandoned nonconforming uses.

• Review minutes from September 11, 2025
• Review minutes from October 9, 2025
• Consider rezoning 126 Simpson Street to R-2 or R-3
• Consider code amendment for revival of abandoned nonconforming uses

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from September and October, consider a zoning map amendment for 126 Simpson Street, and discuss a proposed update to the city's Planning and Zoning Code regarding abandoned nonconforming uses.

• Approve minutes from September 11 and October 9, 2025
• Consider rezoning 126 Simpson Street from R-1A to R-2 or R-3
• Review proposed amendment to Article 1373 of the Planning and Zoning Code

Planning Commission

The Morgantown Planning Commission meeting will open with call to order, roll call, and an opportunity for public comments on matters not on the agenda. The commission will then conduct a study session to review ARJ, LLC’s request, submitted by Scott Copen and Cheat Road Engineering, for a Type III Development of Significant Impact Site Plan for parcels at 329 Hartman Run Road (intersection with Everlasting Lane) in Tax District 14. The agenda also includes committee reports, staff comments, and other business before adjournment.

• Study Session – SP25-110-III: ARJ, LLC request for a Type III Development of Significant Impact Site Plan for 329 Hartman Run Road (parcels 13.1, 25, 26.1) in Service Business District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review a Type III Development of Significant Impact site plan. The proposal involves constructing 104 three-story townhomes and 208 parking spaces on 12.84 acres. The site was recently rezoned to a Service Business District on November 25, 2025.

• SP25-110-III: Proposed 104 townhome dwellings at 329 Hartman Run Road
• Proposed 208 parking spaces to service the development
• Site consists of Tax Map 32A, Parcels 13.1, 25, and 26.1
• Project location at the intersection of Hartman Run Road and Everlasting Lane

BOPARC

The BOPARC regular meeting on Dec 10, 2025 will cover routine items such as opening matters, public comment, financial reports, and old and new business. The board will also convene a closed executive session to discuss acquisition or development of real estate on Decker’s Creek Trail under West Virginia Code Section 6-9 A-4. No specific actions or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Executive session on acquisition/development of real estate on Decker’s Creek Trail (WV Code 6-9 A-4)
• Public comment (max three minutes per speaker)
• Financial reports
• Executive Director’s report
• Old and new business items

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. The board also approved the financial reports by consensus. A motion to enter an executive session concerning Decker’s Creek Trail was approved, and the session was later exited by a second motion. The meeting was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Approved financial reports (consensus)
• Entered executive session on Decker’s Creek Trail (motion passed)
• Exited executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Morgantown Utility Board

The Board will consider new business regarding employee holiday bonuses and a corporate resolution for United Bank. The meeting includes updates on several ongoing water, sewer, and facility infrastructure projects.

• Employee Holiday Bonus
• Artisan Acres Development Sanitary Sewer Project
• Van Voorhis Sanitary Sewer Project
• Office Expansion and Renovation and New Shop Garage
• Cheat Lake WWTP Upgrade Project

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee will hold a virtual meeting on December 2, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, notice proof, reports from the chair and staff, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion.

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board will review reports from its statistics, outreach, and training committees. Members will discuss updates to complaint and commendation forms and the body camera policy and equipment. The meeting includes an executive session regarding a workgroup and council meeting.

• Review of Body Cam policy and equipment update
• Update on revised forms for complaints and commendations
• Community Forum update and survey scheduling
• Executive session regarding meeting with council and workgroup

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC Bylaws. The body will also address the FY2026/27 budget request and activities for 2025 International Human Rights Day.

• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC Bylaws
• Vote on the Human Rights Award Recipient for “Organizations”
• FY2026/27 Budget Request
• Discussion of 2025 International Human Rights Day activities
• Adoption of the Annual Report

The commission approved the October 23rd, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted unanimously to award the Organization Award to the Appalachian Prison Book Project. The Individual Award was confirmed for Natalie J. Sal, Esq. as previously chosen. The International Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony was scheduled for December 7, 2025 at the Aull Center, 351 Spruce Street.

• Approved October 23rd, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Appalachian Prison Book Project for Organization Award (unanimous)
• Confirmed Natalie J. Sal, Esq. as Individual Award recipient (previously chosen)
• Scheduled International Human Rights Day Awards Ceremony for Dec 7, 2025 at Aull Center

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Board will review minutes from its August 28 and September 25 meetings and discuss pending demolition, donation, and other property transactions. It will also discuss ordinance updates, board terms, and hear a presentation from Jim Ambrose, President of Tipping Point Development. Finally, the Board will consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the Agency regarding operation, maintenance, leasing, or occupancy of the Agency’s real estate at 430 Spruce Street.

• Presentation by Jim Ambrose, President of Tipping Point Development
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 28, 2025 and September 25, 2025
• Discussion of ordinance updates and board terms
• Consideration of resolution authorizing the City Manager to manage, lease, or grant occupancy of Agency property at 430 Spruce Street
• Executive session on potential acquisition, demolition, or development of property

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to decide on four requests for zoning relief: a variance for off-street parking, three conditional use permits for multi-family dwellings, and a variance for building setbacks.

• VAR25-076: Request for off-street parking variance at 731 Wells St
• CON25-099: Request for multi-family dwelling conditional use at 216 Seventh St
• CON25-101: Request for multi-family dwelling conditional use at 65 Beech St
• VAR25-104: Request for variance regarding lighting and design standards at 752 Weaver St
• VAR25-106: Request for variance regarding encroachments into setbacks at 1038 University Ave

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals will consider four pending applications. It will hear a variance request (VAR25-076) from John Espinosa for two off‑street parking spaces at 731 Wells St in the R‑1A Single‑Family Residential District. The board will also hear two conditional‑use requests (CON25-099 and CON25-101) for multi‑family dwellings and two additional variance requests (VAR25-104 and VAR25-106) for lighting/design standards and setback encroachments.

• VAR25-076 – John Espinosa – variance for off‑street parking at 731 Wells St (R‑1A)
• CON25-099 – Ray Burns (on behalf of Kumar Chandran) – conditional use for multi‑family dwelling at 216 Seventh St (R‑2)
• CON25-101 – Seth Timmerman – conditional use for multi‑family dwelling at 65 Beech St (R‑2)
• VAR25-104 – Adam Shively (Shively Family Properties) – variance for lighting/design standards at 752 Weaver St (R‑2)
• VAR25-106 – Abhi M – variance for setback encroachments at 1038 University Ave (B‑4)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will meet to review city staff reports and address old business regarding membership. New business items include discussing the meeting's time and location and community outreach efforts.

• Discussion of board membership
• Review of meeting time and location
• Discussion of community outreach

The Tree Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. The community outreach item was tabled with no vote recorded. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved August 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled community outreach item
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Civil Service Commission

The agenda PDF could not be retrieved from the city website. Therefore no agenda items are listed for the November 12, 2025 Police Civil Service Commission meeting. No decisions or discussions can be identified from the available source.

BOPARC

The BOPARC board will approve minutes from the October 8 regular meeting and the October 7 special meeting. They will hear a report on the NRPA conference and a public comment session. The board will review the lowest qualified bids for the White Park play area and for repairs to the Wiles Hill playground, and consider a request for approval of employee outside activities.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of October 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Presentation – NRPA Conference review and report
• Lowest Qualified Bid for White Park play area
• Lowest Qualified Bid for Wiles Hill playground repairs

The board unanimously approved the session’s financial report. It also approved the lowest qualified bid to Veritas for the White Park play area renovation at $276,948.56 and the lowest qualified bid to Laurita for Wiles Hill playground #1 repairs at $130,676. Additionally, the board approved a request allowing Director Travinski to maintain her real‑estate license while employed.

• Approved financial reports (5-0)
• Approved White Park play area bid to Veritas $276,948.56 (5-0)
• Approved Wiles Hill playground #1 repairs bid to Laurita $130,676 (5-0)
• Approved employee outside activities/employment request for Director Travinski (5-0)

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will review and vote on new business items, including a Truist corporate resolution and acceptance of bids for a ¾‑ton 4WD double‑cab pickup and a chassis‑cab truck with service body. The board will also discuss several ongoing projects such as office expansion and renovation, storm‑water improvement, sanitary sewer restoration, and waterline extensions. A public portion will be held under board rules, followed by a general manager’s report and an executive session for confidential matters.

• Acceptance of bid for one (1) ¾ Ton 4WD Double Cab Pick Up Truck
• Acceptance of bid for one (1) Chassis Cab Truck 550 with Service Body
• Truist Corporate Resolution
• Office Expansion and Renovation and New Shop Garage
• Valley View Storm Water Improvement Project

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The GreenSpace Committee will hold its regular meeting, reviewing notices, the chair’s and staff’s reports, any unfinished business, and any new business items. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, or fee changes are listed.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee will hold a virtual meeting on November 4, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, proof of notice, reports from the chair and staff, and a new business segment. No specific projects, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed.

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review minutes, discuss a Mon County SWA composting demo project, and consider EPA Solar For All grant priorities. The group will also review trail developments and MMMPO long-term transportation plans.

• Review of Mon County SWA Composting Demo Project
• Discussion of EPA Solar For All grant
• Review of Trail developments
• MMMPO Long Term Plan update
• Green Team Recruitment and Leadership Development

Library Board

The Library Board will hold an executive session to discuss the Morgantown Public Library facilities plan. No specific items, contracts, or votes are listed on the agenda. The session is scheduled for November 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the library’s Spruce Street location.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Property Management Committee will hold a virtual meeting on November 3, 2025. The agenda includes a call to order, proof of notice, reports from the chair and staff, discussion of unfinished business, introduction of new business, and adjournment. No specific agenda items beyond these standard procedural sections are listed.

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. The primary discussion item concerns promoting WVU/Morgantown as a walk/bike focused campus in the event that Grumbein closes.

• Approval of June 23, 2025, and September 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on promoting walk/bike focus if Grumbein closes

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will meet to discuss updates on international videos and newsletters, and to consider participation in an international youth painting contest and the 2026 International Street Festival.

• Review 'Talking to the World' videos
• Consider participation in Jiangsu Province painting contest
• Plan for 2026 International Street Festival
• Review Sister Cities Newsletter

Police Civil Service Commission

The Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission will review and adopt dates for the next entry level examinations. The commission will also discuss a hearing appeal under W. VA. Code 8-14-20, which may be considered in executive session per WV State Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(a). The meeting will record minutes from the September 17, 2025 session and then adjourn.

• Set dates for upcoming entry level examinations
• Discussion of hearing appeal pursuant to W. VA. Code 8-14-20 (possible executive session)
• Review and approve minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting

The Police Civil Service Commission approved holding four entry‑level police exams in 2026 on Jan 24, Apr 25, July 25, and Oct 24 at the Public Safety Building, each motion approved by acclamation. The commission also approved the order affirming the termination of Officer Webster’s employment, again by acclamation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved first 2026 entry exam on Jan 24, 2026 (acclamation)
• Approved second 2026 entry exam on Apr 25, 2026 (acclamation)
• Approved third 2026 entry exam on July 25, 2026 (acclamation)
• Approved fourth 2026 entry exam on Oct 24, 2026 (acclamation)
• Approved order affirming termination of Officer Webster (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (acclamation)

Human Rights Commission

The Morgantown Human Rights Commission will adopt minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting and discuss several agenda items. Topics include Latino Heritage Month proclamations, the commission's meeting schedule through June 2026, and proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and bylaws. Commissioners will also consider suggestions for the HRC city webpage and vote on the Human Rights Award recipient for organizations.

• Adopt minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Latino Heritage Month and future proclamations
• Discuss the commission's meeting schedule through June 2026
• Discuss proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC bylaws
• Vote on the Human Rights Award recipient for "Organizations"

The Human Rights Commission accepted the September 18 minutes without dissent. It declined to sponsor an Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation, deferring to the WVU Native American Studies Program. The commission could not host an International Food Day event on short notice and will consider it for next year. Commissioners unanimously approved a pending candidate for the Human Rights Award for Organizations, with further vetting to follow.

• Accepted September 18 minutes (unanimously approved)
• Declined to sponsor Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation (deferred)
• Unable to host International Food Day event on Nov 7 (will table for next year)
• Approved pending candidate for Human Rights Award for Organizations (unanimously approved)

Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission will determine dates for upcoming open houses, agility exams, and written exams. Members will also discuss the language of Rules and Regulations and select new books for 2026 promotional and new hire exams.

• Setting dates for open houses, agility exams, and written exams
• Discussion of Rules and Regulations language
• Selection of new books for 2026 promotional and new hire exams

The Fire Civil Service Commission approved the July 2, 2025 minutes. It terminated the current applicant list, scheduled open houses, and set the agility exam for Jan 31, 2026 and the written exam for Feb 26, 2026. The commission removed several outdated textbooks and approved new titles for Lieutenant, Captain and Chief exams. The new reading lists will be used from Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2030.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Terminated current applicant list and began new applicant process (acclamation)
• Requested a newer version of the entry‑level exam from the testing company (acclamation)
• Set agility exam for Jan 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., written exam for Feb 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and open houses for Nov 2025, Dec 2025, Jan 2026 (if needed) (acclamation)
• Removed books 1, 2, and 4 from Lieutenant exam list and added three new titles (acclamation)
• Replaced Captain exam book 3 with a newer edition and book 1 with a new handbook (acclamation)
• Updated Chief exam books 1, 3, and 4 with newer editions (acclamation)
• Adopted the new reading lists for all ranks effective Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2030 (acclamation)

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Board of Directors will meet to appoint members and chairs for three subcommittees. The board will also discuss pending property transactions and potential property acquisitions or demolitions in executive session.

• Selection of members and chairs for Property Management, Underutilized Property, and Resource Redevelopment committees
• Discussion of pending property donations, demolitions, and transactions
• Executive session regarding potential property acquisition, demolition, and development

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2024 annual audit and review updates to the Emergency Housing Voucher program. The agenda includes a discussion on the Housing Choice Voucher program shortfall watch list and the 2025 vacation payout.

• Approval of 2024 Annual Audit (Resolution 2025-07)
• Section 8 Admin Policy Update for Emergency Housing Voucher Program
• Status of HCV Program/Shortfall Watch List
• 2025 Vacation Payout
• November and December Meeting Schedule

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several unfinished business items, including a conditional use request for a fraternity or sorority house at 709 High St (CON25-070). It will also review variance requests for off‑street parking and setback encroachments at 731 Wells St, 67 Jones Ave, 213 Lyndhurst St, 442 Baird St, 842 Monongalia Ave, and 401 Mississippi St. New business includes additional variance requests at the same addresses. All items are under the City’s Planning and Zoning Code sections cited in each application.

• CON25-070 – Conditional use for fraternity/sorority house, 709 High St, R‑2 district
• VAR25-076 – Parking variance, 731 Wells St, R‑1A district
• VAR25-081 – Parking variance, 67 Jones Ave, R‑3 district
• VAR25-082 – Setback variance, 213 Lyndhurst St, R‑1A district
• VAR25-090 – Setback variance, 442 Baird St, R‑2 district

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The GreenSpace Committee will conduct a standard session covering a call to order, proof of notice, reports from the chair and staff, unfinished business, new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or policy items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM and will be held virtually.

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board will hold a working meeting on Arbor Day at the Farmers Market. Board members will display trees, provide an informational table, and read a proclamation. At 10:30 AM they will plant six container trees—1 Red Sunset Maple, 2 Spring Grove Dogwood, and 3 Flamethrower Redbud—on the 200 block of South Walnut Street in the South Park neighborhood.

• Display of trees and informational table at the Farmers Market
• Proclamation reading at the Farmers Market
• Planting of six container trees at 200 block South Walnut Street
• Tree species: Red Sunset Maple, Spring Grove Dogwood, Flamethrower Redbud

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will approve minutes and review committee reports, including updates on community forums and survey scheduling. The board will also discuss a proposal for revised citizen complaint forms and a new position for managing threatening communications.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on proposal for revised citizen complaint forms
• Discussion on new board position for managing threatening behavior
• Committee reports: Statistics, Community Outreach, and Training
• Public comment opportunity

Library Board

The Morgantown Public Library Board will consider several items, including how to allocate unrestricted funds and plans for the APL and MPL roofs. New business includes a community foundation annual draw, a branding work group, a request for proposals for the MPL roof, and health insurance matters. An executive session will focus on facilities.

• Unrestricted Funds Allocation
• APL Roof
• Your Community Foundation Annual Draw
• Branding Work Group
• MPL Roof RFP

The Library Board unanimously approved checks presented by the Treasurer. It also approved using up to $15,000 of excess levy carryover and interest to replace tables and chairs in programming rooms. The Board denied signing liability on the grant‑funded Arnettsville roof and will continue discussions on transferring the property. Additional unanimous actions included rejecting the Your Community Foundation annual draw, authorizing an RFP for a new MPL roof, and moving into an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved Treasurer's checks as presented (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $15,000 from excess levy carryover for tables and chairs (unanimous)
• Denied liability on grant‑funded Arnettsville roof and continued property transfer talks (unanimous)
• Voted not to use the Your Community Foundation annual draw this year (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of an RFP for the MPL roof (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session at 9:40 am (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:16 am (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests to change the zoning designations of two properties. These amendments would allow for different densities of residential housing at the specified locations.

• MAP25-79: Request to rezone 401 Vangilder Street from R-1A (Single-Family) to R-3 (Multi-Family)
• MAP25-88: Request to rezone 452 Hite Street from R-1A (Single-Family) to R-2 (Single- and Two-Family)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review two applications to change zoning designations for properties on Vangilder Street and Hite Street. One request seeks to allow multi-family student housing, while the other requests a change to allow two-family residences.

• MAP25-79: Request to rezone 401 Vangilder Street from R-1A (Single-Family) to R-3 (Multi-Family) for 6-8 student housing units
• MAP25-88: Request to rezone 452 Hite Street from R-1A (Single-Family) to R-2 (Single- and Two-Family)

BOPARC

The BOPARC board will consider and vote on the lowest qualified bid for a Maintenance Hub and restroom. The board will also vote on the Executive Director position and approve minutes from three prior meetings. Public comment will be offered, and the board plans an executive session on employee personnel matters.

• Approval of Maintenance Hub/Restroom Lowest Qualified Bid
• Approval of Executive Director Position
• Approval of September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of September 23, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of September 25, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners approved the October financial report unanimously. They accepted Veritas's $573,419 bid to build a maintenance hub and all‑season restroom at Krepps Park. The board also approved a contract hiring Greg Travinski as the new Executive Director. All three actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Approved Veritas bid $573,419 for Krepps Park maintenance hub (6-0)
• Approved contract appointing Greg Travinski as Executive Director (6-0)
• Approved September 10 minutes by consensus

Building Commission

The Morgantown Building Commission will consider adopting a Supplemental Parameters Resolution that authorizes the issuance of lease revenue bonds, Series 2025 A, for up to $11,000,000. The bonds would finance the acquisition of city property and construction of improvements at Marilla Park, including facilities such as tennis courts, a shelter, and a bike/skate park. The resolution also approves related bond documents, appoints WesBanco Bank as trustee, and allows the commission to obtain a credit rating for the bonds.

• Authorization to issue Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2025 A, not exceeding $11,000,000
• Funding for acquisition of city property and construction of Marilla Park facilities (tennis courts, shelter, parking, bike/skate park, etc.)
• Approval of bond documents: bond indenture, lease agreement, deed of trust, bond purchase agreement, official statements
• Appointment of WesBanco Bank, Inc. as trustee, registrar and paying agent for the bonds
• Authorization to obtain a credit rating for the bonds and cover related costs

BOPARC

The Board will open the meeting, establish a quorum, and then move into an executive session under West Virginia Code §6-9A-4 to discuss employee recruitment, appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, or compensation. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• Executive session on employee recruitment, appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, or compensation per WV Code §6-9A-4

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners voted 4-0 to enter an executive session at 8:32 a.m. Later, they voted 4-0 to exit the executive session at 12:15 p.m. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m. with a 4-0 vote.

• Enter executive session (4-0)
• Exit executive session (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Underutilized Property Committee will hold a virtual meeting to address standard procedural matters, including call to order, notice verification, and reports from the chair and staff. The agenda also allows for discussion of any new business items that may arise. No specific projects or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will hold a virtual meeting on October 6, 2025, to discuss unfinished and new business. The meeting is open to the public via Microsoft Teams.

• Property Management Committee meeting
• Unfinished Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Meeting ID: 216 775 100 386

Cultural Arts Commission

The Cultural Arts Commission will approve the previous meeting minutes, hear public comments, and hold a general discussion on potential new members, upcoming 2026 projects, and the election of officers for January 2026. The director, Vincent E. Kitch, will give a report, and commissioners will provide updates before adjourning.

• Approval of the minutes from the prior meeting
• Public comment period
• Discussion of potential commission members and 2026 priorities, issues, or projects
• Election of officers scheduled for January 2026
• Director’s report by Vincent E. Kitch

The commission voted 5‑0 to approve the January 15 meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 15 minutes (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned

Sister Cities Commission

The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will approve the minutes from its previous meeting, receive updates on the “Talking to the World” partnership with Xuzhou, and discuss Hispanic Month 2025. A presentation will be given by Frederick Blanton of Sister Cities International. The commission will then consider adopting a proclamation for Hispanic Month.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Update on “Talking to the World” partnership with Xuzhou
• Discussion and update on Hispanic Month 2025
• Presentation by Frederick Blanton, Sister Cities International representative
• Consideration of a Hispanic Month proclamation

BOPARC

The board will enter an executive session under West Virginia Code Section 6-9A-4. The session will cover employee matters such as recruitment, appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and compensation. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session on employee recruitment, appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and compensation

Four commissioners were present and established a quorum. The board unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session, later unanimously approved exiting that session, and then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Enter executive session (motion passed 4-0)
• Exit executive session (motion passed 4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed 4-0)

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency will meet to determine the timeline and components of a real estate prospectus. The board will also address unfinished business regarding property demolitions and donations.

• Timeline and components of real estate prospectus
• Demolition and donation of properties
• Pending property transactions
• Executive session on property acquisition, demolition, and development

Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

The Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Board will review the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It will address unfinished business including demolition, donation, and other pending property transactions, as well as pending action items. New business includes a discussion on developing a real estate prospectus for the agency. An executive session will consider a potential acquisition, demolition, or development of property.

• Review and approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting
• Unfinished business: demolition of properties, donation of properties, and other pending property transactions
• Unfinished business: action items for the Board of Directors
• New business: discussion on developing a real estate prospectus for the agency
• Executive session: potential acquisition, demolition, and/or development of property

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026 Annual PHA Plan. The board is also considering a contract for roof repairs at multiple public housing locations. Other items include a power grant update and commissioner training.

• Proposed $32,500 contract with R & R Services for roof replacements at 909/911 Harlem Street, 909/911 Columbia Street, 410/412 Chicago Street, and 101 Maple Avenue in Fairmont
• Approval of the 2026 Annual PHA Plan (Form HUD-50077-CRT-SM)
• Status update on the HCV Program/Shortfall Watch List
• City of Morgantown/FMHA POWER Grant update
• Discussion regarding Certificates of Deposits

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session regarding employee recruitment, discipline, and compensation.

• Executive session on employee matters
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners voted 4-0 to enter an executive session, later voted 4-0 to exit the session, and finally voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Tree Board

The Morgantown Tree Board meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Pedestrian Safety Board

The Morgantown Pedestrian Safety Board will meet via Microsoft Teams to review previous minutes and receive reports. The board will discuss upcoming events and plans presented by Jackie Peate of the MPO.

• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming events and plans with Jackie Peate (MPO)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC Bylaws. The body will also consider the adoption of its annual report and plan for International Human Rights Day.

• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC Bylaws
• Adoption of the annual report
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• 2025 International Human Rights Day activities
• WVHRC polling of municipal HRCs

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. They unanimously selected the individual recipient of the 2025 Human Rights Day Awards. They unanimously set the Human Rights Day ceremony for Sunday, December 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by motion of Fletcher, seconded by Trejo, and carried.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Individual awardee for 2025 Human Rights Day Awards (unanimous)
• Set Human Rights Day ceremony for Dec 7, 2025, 4‑6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will then consider several new applications, including a conditional use for a fraternity or sorority house and multiple variance requests. The agenda also contains a conditional use request for a restaurant/private club name change at 202 High St.

• CON25-070 – James Morrison, conditional use for a fraternity/sorority house, 709 High St, R‑2 Single and Two‑Family Residential District
• VAR25-074 – City Neon, variance relief for lighting and design standards, 479 Van Voorhis Rd, PRO Professional, Residential and Office District
• VAR25-076 – John Espinosa, variance relief for minimum off‑street parking, 731 Wells St, R‑1A Single‑Family Residential District
• VAR25-080 – Parker Walsh, variance relief for lighting and design standards, 469 High St, B‑4 General Business District
• CU14-11_Tin 202 – Tin 202, conditional use for a restaurant/private club name change, 202 High St, B‑4 General Business District

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use request for a fraternity house and several variance requests regarding parking and lighting. The board will also review a name change for a private club restaurant.

• Conditional use request for a fraternity house at 709 High St (CON25-070)
• Parking requirement variances for 731 Wells St, 67 Jones Ave, and 201 Waitman St
• Lighting and design variances for 479 Van Voorhis Rd and 469 High St
• Conditional use name change/transfer for a restaurant/private club at 202 High St
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2025

Police Civil Service Commission

The Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting on September 17, 2025. The commission will address a new business item requesting a mandatory public hearing before the commission concerning an appeal of a hearing board decision, as required by West Virginia Code 8‑14‑20. The discussion may be held in executive session under WV State Code 6‑9A‑4(b)(2)(a). The meeting will also include the usual call to order.

• Demand for mandatory public hearing before the Civil Service Commission regarding appeal of hearing board decision (WV Code 8‑14‑20)

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on September 17, 2025. The meeting includes a community forum for open discussion of a proposed survey, Morgantown crime statistics, and citizen input. The board will also hold a meet‑and‑greet with refreshments before adjourning.

• Proposed Survey discussion
• Morgantown Crime Statistics presentation
• Citizen Input session
• Meet and Greet with Refreshments

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will review updates on the Picture Scanning Day project, vacant commission seats, and the city’s recent takeover of the Easton Roller Mill, which may be annexed but requires no action by the commission. They will also discuss housekeeping items such as creating a procedural checklist. No new business items have been submitted for consideration.

• Picture Scanning Day – Scott to manage a Facebook page and report back by next meeting
• Vacant seats on the Historic Landmarks Commission
• Easton Roller Mill – city takeover; possible annexation, no commission action needed
• Housekeeping – Mike to compile a list of required procedures and next steps
• No new business items submitted

Transit Authority

The Mountain Line Board will approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and hear recognitions for Driver of the Month, Rider of the Month, and new hires. It will review monthly data, the finance committee's August 2025 finance report, and several construction updates, including roofing, Lot A development, and a propane fueling station canopy. Old business items include the downtown signage installation plan, the FTA review status, and Propane Vehicle #5. New business items are the West Run Agreement and responses to service cuts.

• West Run Agreement (new business)
• Downtown Signage Installation Plan (old business)
• Propane Vehicle #5 (old business)
• Service Cut Responses (new business)
• August 2025 Finance Report (Finance Committee)

BOPARC

The Board of Parks and Recreation Commission (BOPARC) will hold a special meeting. The board anticipates entering an executive session to discuss employee-related matters, including recruitment, compensation, and discipline.

• Executive session regarding employee recruitment, appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal or compensation

The Board approved the financial reports with a unanimous vote. It also approved the lowest qualified Veritas bid to replace Krepps Pavilion and the lowest qualified Veritas bid to build a new pavilion at Wiles Hill, each by a 5-0 vote. The Board entered and later exited an executive session on personnel matters and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved financial reports (5-0)
• Approved lowest qualified bid to Veritas for replacement of Krepps Pavilion (5-0)
• Approved lowest qualified bid to Veritas for construction of pavilion at Wiles Hill (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel matters (motion passed)
• Exited executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

BOPARC

The special meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda was listed as procedural boilerplate.

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board will approve minutes from its July 10 meeting and hear reports from its Statistics, Community Outreach, and Training committees. It will discuss the status of a community service funding proposal and an update on revised citizen complaint and commendation forms. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session for a City Attorney report on board membership and policy recommendations.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Status update on community service funding proposal
• Update on revised forms for citizen complaints and commendations
• Committee reports: Statistics, Community Outreach, Training
• Executive session report from City Attorney’s Office

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will hear reports from the City Council (Louise “Weez” Michael) and BOPARC (Danielle Trumble). It will consider a new regulation and discuss plans for an Arts Walk scheduled for October. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, public comments, and adjournment.

• Report from City Council presented by Louise “Weez” Michael
• Report from BOPARC presented by Danielle Trumble
• Discussion of a new regulation
• Planning for the Arts Walk scheduled for October
• Public comments

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the Facilities Committee and the Director. The agenda includes discussions on roof work for APL and CAPL and the allocation of unrestricted funds.

• Studio Presentation by the Facilities Committee
• Unrestricted Funds Allocation
• APL Roof
• CAPL Roof
• Director Evaluation

The Library Board unanimously approved a $40,844 contract with Ultimate Roofing L.L.C. to install an Owens Corning shingle roof at the Cheat Area Public Library. It also amended the FY26 budget, adding $10,000 to the equipment line item to fund a new website using excess levy funds. The board accepted the Facilities Committee’s MSS plan, the Team Member Handbook, and the presented checks, all by unanimous vote. The minutes of the August 14 meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $40,844 roof contract for Cheat Area Library (unanimous)
• Amended FY26 budget to add $10,000 for new website (unanimous)
• Accepted Facilities Committee MSS plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Team Member Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved checks as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment (MAP25‑79) that would change 401 Vangilder Street from an R‑1A single‑family residential district to an R‑3 multi‑family residential district. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. Public comments on any topic not on the agenda are allowed before the business items.

• MAP25‑79 – rezoning of 401 Vangilder Street from R‑1A (single‑family) to R‑3 (multi‑family)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 14, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment for 401 Vangilder Street, proposing to change the district from R‑1A (single‑family residential) to R‑3 (multi‑family residential). The request is submitted by Brandon Tucker on behalf of Jennifer Tucker. The meeting also includes approval of the August 14, 2025 minutes and routine public comment, committee reports, and staff comments.

• Zoning map amendment request for 401 Vangilder Street (R‑1A to R‑3)
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 14, 2025
• General public comments (matters not on the agenda)
• Committee reports
• Staff comments

BOPARC

The Board of Park and Recreation Commission (BOPARC) will meet to conduct monthly business and review financial and executive reports. The board is scheduled to consider bids for a pavilion from Krepps & Wiles Hill Parks.

• Pavilion bids from Krepps & Wiles Hill Parks

BOPARC

The BOPARC board will review and decide on the pavilion construction bids submitted by Krepps & Wiles for Hill Parks. It will also approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 regular meeting and allow public comment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employee‑related matters such as recruitment and compensation.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment period for residents
• Review of pavilion bids – Krepps & Wiles for Hill Parks
• Executive session on employee recruitment, appointment, and compensation matters

The Board unanimously approved the financial report (5-0). It also approved the lowest qualified bids to Veritas for replacing the Krepps Pavilion and for constructing a new pavilion at Wiles Hill, each with a 5-0 vote. The Board entered and later exited an executive session to discuss personnel matters, then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved financial report (5-0)
• Approved lowest qualified bid to Veritas for replacement of Krepps Pavilion (5-0)
• Approved lowest qualified bid to Veritas for construction of pavilion at Wiles Hill (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel matters (motion passed)
• Exited executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will consider several items related to water infrastructure and award recognitions. The board will approve task orders for water treatment and distribution planning and funding assistance. It will also discuss award nominations for the city’s wastewater treatment plants and a statewide operator of the year award. Additional old‑business items include various water and sewer projects and facility expansions.

• Approval of task orders for water treatment & distribution planning
• National Association of Clean Water Agencies Peak Performance Awards for city wastewater plants
• West Virginia Rural Water Association 2025 Operator of the Year Awards
• Cheat Lake WWTP Upgrade Project
• Whispering Oak Development – Phase I Sanitary Sewer Project

Green Team

The Morgantown Municipal Green Team will meet to review project updates and energy priorities. Discussions include a composting demo project and the EPA Solar For All grant.

• WV Composting Council Composting Demo Project
• EPA Solar For All grant
• Climate Mayors/Paris Climate Agreement resolution
• Trail developments update from Mark Brazaitis
• MMMPO Long Term Plan report from Aug. 19 public meeting

Sister Cities Commission

The commission will discuss updates regarding the “Talking to the World” project with Xuzhou and Hispanic Month 2025. The meeting includes a presentation by Frederick Blanton of Sister Cities International.

• Update on “Talking to the World” with Xuzhou
• Discussion and update on Hispanic Month 2025
• Presentation by Frederick Blanton on Sister Cities International

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and its bylaws. The body will also consider a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and plan for 2025 International Human Rights Day.

• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC Bylaws
• Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation
• 2025 International Human Rights Day activities
• Adoption of the Annual Report
• Source of Income forum status

The commission unanimously approved the amended minutes for the July 31, 2025 meeting. It voted to reaffirm Resolution No. 17-06, which supports the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylees. Commissioners also unanimously approved drafting a Latino Heritage Month proclamation for September 15‑October 15.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed Resolution 17-06 supporting immigrant, refugee, and asylee rights (vote passed)
• Approved drafting Latino Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority will meet to discuss updates on Augusta Pines and the agency's strategic plan. The board will consider a resolution to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract for concrete work at public housing sites on Harlem Street in Fairmont.

• Resolution to authorize concrete work contract for public housing sites on Harlem Street, Fairmont
• Augusta Pines update
• Strategic Plan update
• Section 8 status discussion

The board approved the June 25 and July 15 meeting minutes and the financial report through June 30, 2025. It also authorized the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract for concrete work at public housing sites on Harlem Street. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report through June 30, 2025 (motion carried)
• Authorized Executive Director to negotiate concrete work contract for Harlem Street public housing sites (motion carried)

Tree Board

The board unanimously approved the July 28 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the August 25 meeting also passed unanimously. The board tentatively selected October 11 for Arbor Day, planning to plant two Kwanzan cherry trees near the top of South Walnut Street after a brief ceremony at the Farmers’ Market.

• Approved July 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the August 25 meeting (unanimous)
• Tentatively set Arbor Day for October 11 with planting of 2 Kwanzan cherries on South Walnut St.

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC Bylaws. The body will also review the meeting schedule and plan for International Human Rights Day activities.

• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC Bylaws
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• 2025 International Human Rights Day activities
• HRC City Webpage corrections
• FOIA Request communication

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to the HRC Ordinance (City Code Section 153) and HRC Bylaws. The body will also review a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month and plan for 2025 International Human Rights Day activities.

• Proposed amendments to HRC Ordinance, City Code Section 153, and HRC Bylaws
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
• 2025 International Human Rights Day activities
• FOIA Request communication
• Review of HRC City Webpage corrections

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider requests for variances from the City’s Planning and Zoning Code. These requests involve accessory structures, lighting and design standards, and minimum lot provisions.

• VAR24-151: Accessory structure variance for 120 Doyle St
• VAR25-061: Lighting and design standards variance for City Neon at 228 Prospect St
• VAR25-063: Accessory structure variance for 367/369 Maple Ave
• VAR25-068: Minimum lot provisions variance for 844 Riverview Dr
• VAR25-073: Minimum lot provisions variance for 888 Riverview Dr

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review committee reports, and discuss proposed updates to citizen complaint and commendation forms.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of training with Dr. Nolan and Alden Martinez
• Update on proposal for revised citizen complaint forms
• Community forum scheduling update
• Public comment opportunity

Health and Wellness Commission

The Health and Wellness Commission will meet to review reports from City Council and BOPARC. The body is scheduled to discuss a new regulation and the September Arts walk.

• Report from City Council by Louise “Weez” Michael
• Report from BOPARC by Danielle Trumble
• Discussion of a new regulation
• New business regarding the September Arts walk

Library Board

The board unanimously approved the July 10, 2025 minutes and the use of FY25 unrestricted funds to buy library materials. Checks were approved as presented. The Team Member Handbook was tabled to the next meeting and the Payroll Solutions discussion was postponed.

• Approved July 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved checks as presented (motion passed)
• Tabled Team Member Handbook to next meeting
• Postponed Payroll Solutions discussion
• Approved use of FY25 unrestricted funds for library materials (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

BOPARC

The Board approved the July 9 minutes by consensus. The city financial report was approved by a 6‑0 vote. The Board entered an executive session at 3:22 p.m., exited it at 4:22 p.m., and then adjourned at 4:23 p.m.

• Approved July 9 minutes by consensus
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Entered executive session at 3:22 p.m.
• Exited executive session at 4:22 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 4:23 p.m.

Morgantown Utility Board

The Morgantown Utility Board will review bids for trucks and an excavator, as well as a financing proposal from Clear Mountain Bank. The board is also discussing agreements for the acquisition of water and sewer utilities in Star City.

• Bid for three Regular Cab 4X4 Chassis Cab Trucks with Stainless Steel Dump Body
• Bid for one Hydraulic Excavator
• Financing proposal from Clear Mountain Bank
• Agreements for the acquisition of Star City water and sewer utilities
• O&M Agreement of Star City stormwater system

Human Rights Commission

The commission unanimously re‑elected Annie Cronan Yorick as Chair, Danny Trejo as Vice Chair, and Ashley Swanson as Secretary. The minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:19 PM.

• Chair Annie Cronan Yorick re‑elected (unanimous)
• Vice Chair Danny Trejo re‑elected (unanimous)
• Secretary Ashley Swanson re‑elected (unanimous)
• June 19, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:19 PM (motion passed)

Woodburn Commission

A motion to accept the previous meeting’s minutes was made and seconded, but the record does not show a vote or approval. New business items noted acceptance of construction bids, a leak investigation in a homeschool hub room, and that tenants reported no other major concerns. The meeting was adjourned after a motion and second, with no vote tally provided.

Tree Board

The board approved the March 24 meeting minutes as amended with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other actions or votes were taken.

• Approved March 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The trustees approved the meeting minutes and the presented checks, both motions passing unanimously. The Team Member Handbook discussion was tabled until the August meeting, and the Arnettsville Public Library roof issue was moved to executive session where no action was taken. The board entered executive session, adjourned it, and then adjourned the regular meeting unanimously.

• Approved July 10 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved checks as presented (motion passed)
• Tabled Team Member Handbook discussion until August meeting
• Moved Arnettsville Public Library roof discussion to executive session (no action)
• Entered executive session at 10:00 am (motion passed)
• Adjourned executive session at 10:27 am (no action taken)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 10:27 am (unanimous)

BOPARC

The Board approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting by consensus. The financial report was approved unanimously (6‑0). The board also approved a resolution establishing a capital maintenance fund, also 6‑0. Officers were nominated for chair, vice chair and secretary, and the board entered an executive session.

• Approved June 11 minutes (consensus)
• Approved financial report 6‑0
• Approved capital maintenance fund resolution 6‑0
• Nominated Danielle Trumble to continue as chair
• Nominated Susan Klingensmith as vice chair
• Nominated Jenny Thoma to continue as secretary
• Entered executive session (motion passed)

Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission approved the April 2 and June 3, 2025 meeting minutes by acclamation. It approved a drafted letter to be emailed to city administration, council, city attorney, interim city manager, HR, and the personnel board. The body moved into executive session at 5:05 p.m. and returned to open session at 5:26 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Approved April 2 and June 3, 2025 minutes (acclamation)
• Approved draft letter to city administration and related offices (motion carried)
• Moved to executive session at 5:05 p.m. (motion carried)
• Returned to open session at 5:26 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (motion carried)

BOPARC

At a virtual special meeting on June 23, 2025, the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners voted to open recruitment for a new executive director after the current director announced retirement. The motion was moved by Amel Morris, seconded by Meredith Balas, and passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:09 a.m.

• Opened recruitment for new executive director (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission unanimously adopted the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Commissioner Fletcher’s request to post information about her book club on the HRC Facebook page. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved posting book club info on HRC Facebook page (unanimous)

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board decided to sponsor another community forum in September 2025. It directed Dr. Gandy to check with City Attorney Ryan Simonton about receiving compensation for the survey. Catherine Fonseca was tasked with drafting the Board’s Annual Report due June 30, 2025. The board also agreed to invite the new City Manager to a future meeting.

• Approved sponsoring a September 2025 community forum (no vote tally recorded)
• Directed Dr. Gandy to consult City Attorney Ryan Simonton on compensation (no vote tally recorded)
• Assigned Catherine Fonseca to prepare first draft of the June 30, 2025 Annual Report (no vote tally recorded)
• Chairman to invite the new City Manager to a monthly board meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• New member Chelsea Bihlmeyer volunteered for the Statistics and Reporting Committee (no vote tally recorded)
• Agreed to seek another meeting with Deputy Chief Chris Ruehmar regarding crime data (no vote tally recorded)
• Agreed that upcoming training will require Zoom capacity and include autism/behavioral disorder content (no vote tally recorded)

Library Board

The Library Board accepted the FY 2026 budget as presented and approved several operational items, including a credit‑card addition and the CAPL roof RFP. Checks were approved and the team‑member handbook was tabled until July 2026. Officers for the next term were elected.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved credit‑card addition (motion passed)
• Accepted CAPL roof RFP for Cheat Area Public Library (unanimous)
• Approved checks as presented (motion passed)
• Tabled Team Member Handbook until July 2026
• Elected officers: President Amy Loomis, Vice‑President Dennis Smith, Treasurer Troy Krupica, Secretary Sue Carpenter, Member Linda Durfee (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 budget adjustments (unanimous)

BOPARC

The financial report covering pool passes and summer camp enrollment was approved unanimously (7‑0). A motion was made to approve the Lower Marilla Park contract with High Point Construction Group for $8,500,085.20, the lowest qualified bid. The board entered and later exited an executive session per West Virginia Code §6‑9A‑4. The meeting was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.

• Approved financial report (pool passes increase, summer camp enrollment) 7‑0
• Motion to approve Lower Marilla Park contract $8,500,085.20 moved (vote outcome not recorded)
• Entered executive session at 3:38 p.m. (motion moved and seconded)
• Exited executive session at 4:29 p.m. (motion moved and seconded)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:29 p.m. (motion moved and seconded)

Police Civil Service Commission

The commission disqualified three candidates—Seth Gottron, Emily Harmon, and Leon Minard—from certification by consensus. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Disqualified Seth Gottron, Emily Harmon, Leon Minard from certification (consensus)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

Fire Civil Service Commission

The commission voted to begin an investigation pursuant to WV Code § 8‑15‑15(3). A motion was approved for Clerk Wade to forward a letter from President Prince to the interim and incoming city managers and the city attorney. The meeting minutes were not approved. The meeting was adjourned after the adjournment motion carried.

• Authorized investigation under WV Code §8-15-15(3) (motion carried)
• Approved forwarding of President Prince's letter to city officials (motion carried)
• Did not approve meeting minutes (no approval recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority

The board approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the financial report after correcting the date to May 28, 2025. The resolution to approve a bridge loan for ADC was tabled pending further details.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved financial report with corrected date (motion carried)
• Tabled bridge loan resolution for ADC (motion carried)

Human Rights Commission

The commission accepted the amended minutes for the April 17, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM.

• Approved amended minutes for April 17, 2025 (unanimous)

BOPARC

The board approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. The financial report was approved unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. A motion to approve a lowest qualified bid of $155,500 from Sutter Roofing for the Wiles Hill Community Center was made and seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:32 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

• Approved April 9 minutes (consensus)
• Approved financial report (6‑0)
• Motion to approve $155,500 Wiles Hill Community Center contract (moved, seconded)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:32 p.m. (motion made, seconded)

Building Commission

The commission approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It then authorized the transfer of Tax Map 30, Parcel 202 to the City of Morgantown (3‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized transfer of Tax Map 30, Parcel 202 to the city (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 p.m.

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board approved a motion to clarify that the Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board (MCRAB) conducts external reviews, not internal MPD audits. The April 17, 2025 minutes were approved with minor edits. Several items, including the body‑camera policy recommendations, outreach events, and a discussion on meeting location, were postponed, with the decision to hold future meetings in the library. The board also noted a $1,000 budget allocation for 2025/2026.

• Approved clarification of MCRAB process as external review (motion passed)
• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes with minor edits
• Postponed body‑camera policy recommendations pending MPD system changes
• Postponed discussion of outreach events to June meeting
• Approved moving future meetings to the library for better public access
• Noted $1,000 budget grant for 2025/2026

Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board

The board decided to return to a regular schedule of meetings on the second Thursday of each month at noon. It approved changing the annual report deadline to June 30 in response to a city policy change. The body‑camera policy recommendation was postponed to the next meeting, and the board agreed to hold one more meeting in the executive conference room before deciding on a permanent location. Members will meet to discuss and integrate edits to the citizen‑complaint and commendation forms.

• Adopted regular meeting schedule: second Thursday at noon
• Changed annual report deadline to June 30
• Postponed body‑camera policy recommendations to next meeting
• Agreed to hold one more meeting in executive conference room before final location decision
• Planned outreach event for June and community forum for October
• Will meet to discuss and integrate edits to citizen complaint and commendation forms

Human Rights Commission

The commission accepted the minutes from the March 20, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided during the session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Woodburn Commission

The Woodburn Commission agreed to proceed with replacing the roof of the main building and gymnasium (building A & B). The work will be fast‑tracked to fix existing leaks. Cost estimates will be prepared later as the budget allows. No other actions were taken.

• Agreed to proceed with roof replacement for building A & B (fast‑tracked)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the revised March 13, 2025 minutes. They approved the presented checks. The board adjourned the meeting at 10:03 am. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved checks as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission corrected the February 13 minutes to note Palmer was absent and approved them. It also approved the March 26 minutes. In new business, it approved a minor subdivision for 367 and 369 Maple Street by a 5‑1 vote and approved a minor subdivision for the Monongalia County Board of Education unanimously.

• Corrected February 13 minutes to show Palmer absent (all in favor)
• Approved March 26 minutes as presented (all in favor)
• Approved SUB25-24 minor subdivision at 367 & 369 Maple St. (5-1)
• Approved SUB25-25 minor subdivision for Monongalia County Board of Education (unanimous)

BOPARC

The board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by consensus. The financial report for fiscal year 2025 was approved by consensus. The 2025‑2026 budget was approved by consensus.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Approved FY 2025 financial report (consensus)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget (consensus)
• Entered executive session (motion passed)
• Exited executive session (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Fire Civil Service Commission

The Fire Civil Service Commission approved the date for the promotional exam on July 2, 2025. It also set the entry‑level agility test for June 28, 2025, and the written exam for July 30, 2025. Both motions were carried after discussion.

• Set promotional exam date for July 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set entry‑level agility test date for June 28, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set written exam date for July 30, 2025 (motion carried)

Woodburn Commission

The commission corrected spelling errors in the prior meeting's minutes and adopted the amendment by unanimous consent. Members discussed building plans, HVAC, roof leaks, and tree planting, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded. The annual report will be considered at the next meeting scheduled for late May. All motions were procedural and passed without dissent.

• Amended previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tree Board

The board unanimously approved the February 24 meeting minutes as amended. A motion to hold a May 20 field‑working meeting was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20 field working meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission accepted the minutes from the February 20, 2024 regular meeting after a motion by Commissioner Fletcher and a second by Vice Chair Trejo. The motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved February 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)