Council Connection - For the meeting on Dec. 1, 2020

A summary of the proceedings for the Morgantown City Council meeting on Dec. 1, 2020.

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NOTE: This meeting was held remotely by Cisco WebEx video-conference to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Action Items:

CHANGING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE FOURTH WARD:

At the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and at the request of the property owner, this ordinance would reclassify 424 Evans Street from O1 (Office and Institutional) to R-3 (Multi-Family Residential). The purpose of the zoning map amendment is to create a “Dwelling, Two Family” land-use.
(First reading Nov. 4, 2020). Second reading. Passed 6-0.

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. Passed 6-0.

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 near the terminal building. The lease is for two years with two two year renewal options. First reading. Passed 6-0.

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