Sanitary Sewer Board Eyes $4 Million Bond for Sewer Upgrades
The Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Board took the first step toward a major infrastructure upgrade this week, reviewing a petition for up to $4 million in bond anticipation notes to fund sewer system design and construction. The move was among several agenda items across city boards and council, including a proposed $50,000 opioid settlement grant and zoning appeals.
Sanitary Sewer Board Pursues Financing
The board convened on July 1 to consider a request that the City Council authorize up to $4,000,000 in Sewerage System Design Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2026 A. The funds would cover design, construction, and equipment upgrades for the existing public sewer infrastructure. Under the agenda, the board will vote on whether to forward the petition to the City Council for final action. Minutes of the meeting have not yet been published.
Earlier, on June 24, the same board handled routine business: approval of minutes from May 27, a manager’s operations report, and a review of monthly financial statements. No new business or public hearings were scheduled.
City Council Takes Up Land, Sign Rules, and Opioid Funds
The City Council met on June 23 with a full agenda. Items included a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to correct the name of the Fairmont-Marion County Transit Authority, introduction of a new sign ordinance to replace existing zoning-code regulations, authorization to purchase 12 delinquent tax parcels from the state, annexation of territory near Carriage Drive into the Seventh Voting District, and a proposal to award a $50,000 opioid settlement grant to the Fairmont-Morgantown Housing Authority. All items were listed on the agenda; minutes were unavailable.
Water Board Authorizes Account Representatives
At its June 29 meeting, the Water Board planned to vote on a resolution naming Travis Blosser, Priscilla A. Hamilton, Janet L. Keller, and Lara Vanfosson as authorized representatives for certain accounts at Edward Jones. The session also included routine approvals of May 28 minutes, citizen petitions, and operational and financial reports.
Zoning Appeals to Weigh Fence Variances
The Board of Zoning Appeals met on July 2 and held public hearings on two requests. Case BZA 26-03 involves a request to install a 5-foot front yard fence at 314 1st Street, exceeding the 4-foot maximum allowed. Case BZA 26-06 is an appeal of a staff decision that denied a variance for a privacy fence over a public alley at 1116 Fairfax Street. The board also was expected to approve minutes from its January 8, 2026 meeting.
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