John Vernon

The council discussed various town updates, including the status of the 2nd Avenue Bridge and upcoming town clean-up events. Members shared committee reports regarding park improvements, traffic safety concerns, and upcoming community events like the soapbox derby. A visitor presented priorities for a county commission campaign. Action was taken on several items: approval of a budget revision, designation of the old Pierce Cemetery as a historical site, inclusion of the cemetery and the Frog Town community in the Fayetteville Heritage People and Places, authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding for the cemetery, approval for hanging ribbons for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the purchase of a replacement historical marker stone. Additionally, the council approved participation in a free cybersecurity assessment offered by WV State University.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on town infrastructure projects, specifically the 2nd Ave Bridge and upcoming town clean-up initiatives. The council will address administrative items, including a budget revision and various historical preservation efforts, such as designating the old Pierce Cemetery as a historical site, applying for historical markers for the cemetery and the Frog Town community, and entering into an MOU for the cemetery. Furthermore, the meeting covers community awareness initiatives, the replacement of a historic stone on W Maple Ave, and participation in a cybersecurity assessment with West Virginia State University. The council may also convene in executive session to address personnel and legal matters.

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding the 2nd Ave Bridge, a budget revision, and a proposal from Terradon for paving support services. Additional items include the hiring of a seasonal park worker, the correction and numbering of the Short Term Rental Ordinance, and the appointment of representatives to the NRG Towns board. The council will also address a resolution regarding West Virginia State Building Codes, a Lions Club event request, a proposal from the WVU Law Clinic for subdivision ordinance revisions, and potential parking solutions for local business employees. Executive sessions may be held to discuss personnel and legal matters.

The council reviewed and approved mid-month invoices and a budget revision. Appointments were confirmed for the Bridge Day Commission and the Huse Memorial Park Board. Discussion included a proposal to hang ribbons for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, potential ownership or preservation efforts regarding the Pierce Cemetery, and approval of an ABC Special Event Permit for a climbing competition. The 2027 budget was approved, and the council authorized expanding the scope of the 1% Sales Tax for Citizen Services to include recycling, public transportation, and library services. Additionally, the council approved advertising an RFP for architectural services for a new shop building, eliminated the probationary period for certified police officers, and approved the 2026 street paving list.

The council meeting addressed various operational and financial items, including the review of mid-month invoices and a promotion within the police department. Key discussions involved a bid for new fire alarm equipment, the drafting of an ordinance for hotel tax fire fees on rentals, and a request for a road closure for a charitable riding event. Additionally, the council reviewed a lease update for town building space, authorized the installation of a new sidewalk, approved a parking lot agreement with a local church, and authorized the purchase of a hammer attachment for a mini-excavator. Finally, the council discussed initiating a new barking dog ordinance based on county language.