A summary of the proceedings for the Committee of the Whole meeting on Nov. 24, 2020.
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NOTE: Committee of the Whole Meetings are intended to provide an opportunity for the Morgantown City Council to receive information, ask questions and identify policy options in an informal setting. No official action is taken at these meetings.
This meeting was held remotely by Cisco WebEx video-conference to prevent the spread of COVID-19.- WOODBURN REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT:
Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission Chair Chris Haddox presented council with the Commission's
annual report on projects completed and in progress.
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- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION WIOA PRESENTATION:
Human Resources Development Foundation Region IV Business Service Representative Tracey Kennedy presented council with an overview of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) will help job seekers and workers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
- LEASING OFFICE SPACE AT THE AIRPORT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
At the recommendation of the Airport Director this
lease would be approved for the Monongalia County Health Department to lease approximately 1917 sq. ft. of office and garage space at the Morgantown Municipal Airport for $45,000 annually. The office space is located inside the former NOROP building. The lease is for two years with two two year renewal options. This item was moved to the Dec. 1 meeting agenda.
- CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS ON BURROUGHS STREET:
At the direction of a court order, this
ordinance would amend the zoning classification of a portion of property owned by Calvary Baptist Church on Burroughs Street from R-1 Single Family to B-2 Service Business District. This item was moved to the Dec. 1 meeting agenda.
- PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET:
The Interim Finance Director provided council with the monthly General Fund Budget Report for October 2020.