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Fairmont City Council Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026

City Council Meetings — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BodyFairmont, West Virginia
SessionCity Council Meetings
DateTuesday, June 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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4:53

Good evening, in light of club of the Fairman City Council.

4:55

Regular meeting to order.

4:57

Today is Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, and it's 7 p.m.

5:02

If the city clerk would do a roll call of members, please.

5:04

Mayor Bolliard present.

5:06

Councilmember Rice.

5:07

Here.

5:07

Councilmember Morien.

5:09

Here.

5:09

Councilmember Horton.

5:11

Councilmember Wade here.

5:13

Councilmember Weber.

5:14

Here.

5:14

Council Sol.

5:15

Here.

5:16

Councilmember McDaniel.

5:17

Here.

5:17

Councilmember Newsom.

5:19

Here.

5:20

Thank you.

5:20

Next are our opening ceremonies.

5:22

First, we'll be led in prayer meditation by Reverend Isaac Harmon and then the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Sol.

5:30

Let us pray.

5:31

De President 70 Father, we consider it a humbling test, come before you, the all-knowing of our thoughts and our hearts.

5:39

We just ask Lord God a blessing upon this meeting.

5:42

We ask that you give us vision.

5:44

The council members uh the mission and the vision necessary to meet the needs of this city.

5:49

Lord, we lift up the youth of this city.

5:52

We lift up the family unit of this city.

5:54

We lift up those who are battling addiction in this city.

5:57

We lift up the homeless.

6:10

That uh works out to the positive outcome.

6:13

We give you praise and the glory if we ask it in your name.

6:16

Amen.

6:17

Amen.

6:18

I pledge the allegiance to the fly.

6:24

Thank you very much for which we stand.

6:28

Underline.

6:39

Thank you, Reverend Harmon.

6:41

Thank you, Councilmember Sol.

6:43

Next on our agenda is the approval of minutes.

6:46

Has everyone had the opportunity to review our minutes from our May 26th meeting.

6:52

If so, do I have a motion and a second to approve these minutes?

6:57

So moved.

6:58

Second.

6:59

Thank you.

7:00

Any corrections.

7:02

As hearing none, all those in favor for approving the minutes from our regular meeting dated May 26, 2026.

7:08

Please respond with aye.

7:10

Aye.

7:11

Those opposed.

7:12

As hearing none, those minutes are now approved.

7:17

We have no public hearings this evening.

7:20

So we'll move on to our announcements.

7:21

Deputy Mayor Rice.

7:23

I have no announcements, Mayor.

7:24

Thank you.

7:25

Thank you.

7:25

Councilmember Moran.

7:28

Yeah, come from away at Fairmont State will open up and tickets are for sale now.

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Summary of Proceedings

Fairmont City Council Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026

The Fairmont City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Mayor Bolliard presided, and all council members were present: Rice, Morien (also referred to as Moran), Horton, Wade, Weber, Sol, McDaniel, and Newsom. The meeting opened with prayer by Reverend Isaac Harmon and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Sol.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 26, 2026 regular meeting with no corrections.

Announcements

  • Councilmember Moran announced that "Come From Away" will open at Fairmont State and tickets are on sale, describing it as a hopeful show about humanity after 9/11.
  • Councilmember Wade announced that the 304 softball league is playing at Wimmell Park, with T-ball and lower divisions games daily between 5 and 6 PM, encouraging public attendance.
  • Councilmember Sol thanked Councilmember Wade for the softball league and noted positive feedback, also mentioning Fairmont Little League teams wrapping up seasons and preparing for district tournaments.
  • Councilmember Newsom reported attending a ribbon cutting for pickleball courts at McPark and seeing a new wave machine at the Wave Tech pool, commending McPark as a remarkable partner.

City Manager's Report

  • The City Manager reported on ongoing infrastructure planning, particularly around wastewater treatment, water, and stormwater projects. He noted experiencing "PTSD every time it rains" and highlighted specific projects on Locust Avenue, Colrun Hollow watershed, and the east side in Hickman Run. Grant applications are being submitted to address these issues, and conversations with private developers are ongoing.
  • The Morgantown Avenue Stormwater Project has received bids from three contractors, currently under review, with potential scope expansion.
  • The City Manager praised the ribbon cutting for Parkside Coffee on Merchant Street, commending Jeff Mayerfield and partners for their investment.
  • He also commended community members involved in the Fairmont Farmers Market, noting its success despite some rain, and the city's partnership with trash collection.

Key Outcomes

  • Ordinance First Reading and Public Hearing: The council introduced an ordinance to correct the name of the transit authority from "Fairmont Marion Transit Authority" to "Fairmont Marion County Transit Authority." A public hearing was set for June 23, 2026, approved unanimously.
  • Reappointment to Housing Authority: The council approved the reappointment of Jay Rogers to the Fairmont Morgantown Housing Authority for a five-year term ending June 30, 2031, via a roll call vote with all members in favor.
  • Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, in light of club of the Fairman City Council. Regular meeting to order. Today is Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, and it's 7 p.m. If the city clerk would do a roll call of members, please. Mayor Bolliard present. Councilmember Rice. Here. Councilmember Morien. Here. Councilmember Horton. Councilmember Wade here. Councilmember Weber. Here. Council Sol. Here. Councilmember McDaniel. Here. Councilmember Newsom. Here. Thank you. Next are our opening ceremonies. First, we'll be led in prayer meditation by Reverend Isaac Harmon and then the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilmember Sol. Let us pray. De President 70 Father, we consider it a humbling test, come before you, the all-knowing of our thoughts and our hearts. We just ask Lord God a blessing upon this meeting. We ask that you give us vision. The council members uh the mission and the vision necessary to meet the needs of this city. Lord, we lift up the youth of this city. We lift up the family unit of this city. We lift up those who are battling addiction in this city. We lift up the homeless. That uh works out to the positive outcome. We give you praise and the glory if we ask it in your name. Amen. Amen. I pledge the allegiance to the fly. Thank you very much for which we stand. Underline. Thank you, Reverend Harmon. Thank you, Councilmember Sol. Next on our agenda is the approval of minutes. Has everyone had the opportunity to review our minutes from our May 26th meeting. If so, do I have a motion and a second to approve these minutes? So moved. Second. Thank you. Any corrections. As hearing none, all those in favor for approving the minutes from our regular meeting dated May 26, 2026. Please respond with aye. Aye.

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