For the meeting on December 15, 2020
Morgantown City Council Regular Meeting Highlights:
IMPORTANT NOTE: To protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic, personal attendance at the meeting is not permitted. This meeting will take place via WebEx at https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown using the meeting number 793 734 477. The meeting will be broadcast live on Morgantown 15 and live-streamed via the City of Morgantown website at https://morgantownwv.viebit.com/. The public can listen live by calling 408-418-9388 and using the access code 793 734 477.
If members of the public wish to comment on a particular issue or public hearing, they should fill out the public comment sign-up form on our website which can be found at: https://bit.ly/MCC121520. Additionally, the public can submit written comments via email to the City Clerk at cwade@morgantownwv.gov.
- CELEBRATING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY AND PRESENTING AWARDS
Mayor Ron Dulaney Jr. will
proclaim Dec. 10, 2020 as Human Rights Day in Morgantown to coincide with International Human Rights Day. The proclamation will be followed by the presentation of the annual
Human Rights Day Awards by Morgantown Human Rights Commission Chair Jacob Powers. The winner of the 2020 Individual Award is Mavis Grant-Lilley. The winner of the 2020 Group/Organization Award is First Presbyterian Church.
- LEASING OFFICE SPACE TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
At the recommendation of the Airport Director this
ordinance would authorize a
lease agreement 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 near the terminal building. The lease is for two years with two two year renewal options.
(First reading Dec. 1, 2020).- 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.
(First reading Dec. 1, 2020).- CONTINUING EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES
This emergency ordinance would continue public health measures put into place by city council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures consist of: 1) Suspension of minimum parking requirements and temporary sign regulations; 2) Required closure of outbreak sites; 3) Mask requirements; 4) Suspension of regular inspections of rental housing units; 5) 25-person gathering limits indoors except for essential businesses; 6) Restrictions on public gatherings in residential units in certain areas of the city; and 7) Suspension of residential assembly permits. For detailed information on these public health measures visit our
COVID-19 page.
- AUTHORIZING A NEW SIGNATORY FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
This administrative
resolution would add new City Manager A. Kim Haws as a signatory for financial and business transactions for the city.
- INCREASING GREENSPACE IN DOWNTOWN MORGANTOWN
At the recommendation of the City Manager, the
bid award for the construction of a pocket park at the Spruce Center should be awarded to Parotta Paving in the amount of $115,000. The small park will be located between the Spruce Center and Spruce Street. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2021.
- BEING PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WINTER WEATHER
At the recommendation of the City Manager, the
bid award for the 2021 Salt bid should be awarded to Laurel Aggregates in the amount of $86,150.
- REPLACING AGING AND DETERIORATING EQUIPMENT
At the
recommendation of the Public Works Director, the City Manager is asking council to approve the purchase of a new GMC 5500 truck for use by the Public Works Department. The new truck would replace the 2006 GMC 5500 which was recently removed from the fleet due to its dangerous condition.
- MUNICIPAL ELECTION SEASON BEGINS JANUARY 4TH
The City Clerk will discuss preparations for the upcoming 2021 City of Morgantown Municipal Election on April 27, 2021 and updates to the election process due to COVID-19. In addition to electing city council members, voters in 2021 will also decide whether to extend council members terms from 2 years to 4 years. For more information on the 2021 election please visit
morgantownwv.gov/elections. A brief timeline is below:
- Jan. 4 to Feb. 8 - Candidate Filing Period
- Jan. 4 to Apr. 20 - Absentee Voting Applications Accepted
- Mar. 2 - Drawing for Ballot Positions
- Apr. 6 - Voter Registration Deadline
- Apr. 14 to 24 - Early Voting
- Apr. 27 - Election Day
City Offices Holiday Hours
City administrative offices will be closed on the following days during the holiday season:
Dec. 23 - closed at noon for Christmas
Dec. 24 - closed for Christmas
Dec. 30 - closed at noon for New Years
Dec. 31 - closed for New Years
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