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The council approved the minutes of the regular session of March 20, 2025, by voice vote. It then opened and closed a public hearing and approved on second and final reading an ordinance described in the agenda as “replacement pages to the codified ordinances.” A council member moved to approve the ordinance “as written,” the motion was seconded and the council carried the motion by voice vote.

A petition filed by Matt Dacon of Dacon Development LLC requesting rezoning of property on Baltimore Avenue and B Street from Residential 4 to Industrial 1 was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission after a motion and second; the council carried the referral.

On procurement, the council approved the purchase of a trommel (screener) for the compost facility at an amount of $120,000 not to exceed $125,000. The council recorded discussion that the tub grinder purchased earlier produces stock that is then screened by the trommel as the final step in processing compost. Staff said the city will seek financing through an RFP process and that the purchase will be paid from the general fund.

The council also approved purchase of two Ford F‑150 SuperCab XL 4x4 pickup trucks at $42,780 each, a total of $85,560, to be paid from the sales and use tax fund. Council discussion focused on departmental budgeting and whether the sales and use tax fund was the appropriate source; one council member said they supported the purchase but opposed using the sales and use tax fund. The roll call on that item was: Deems — yes; Haft — no; Hammond — yes; Jackson — yes; Ward — yes; Vice Mayor Riffel — yes; Mayor Matherton — yes. The motion carried.

Finally, the council voted to adjourn to executive session to discuss employee compensation and personnel matters “pursuant to chapter 6, article 9 a, section 4 of the Western Union code” with specified officials present. The motion listed attendees to include the mayor, council members, city manager, city attorney, finance director and city clerk and reserved the right to dismiss or call others into the executive session. The council moved into executive session after a motion, and the public portion of the meeting recessed.

Votes at a glance:
- Approval of minutes (03/20/2025): motion carried (voice vote).
- Ordinance — replacement pages to the codified ordinances (second and final reading): motion carried (voice vote); no public speakers recorded at hearing.
- Rezoning petition — Dacon Development LLC, Baltimore Ave & B St (Residential 4 → Industrial 1): referred to Planning and Zoning Commission; motion carried.
- Purchase — trommel (compost facility): authorized up to $125,000; motion carried; funding from general fund; financing RFP to follow.
- Purchase — 2 Ford F‑150 SuperCab XL 4x4 pickups ($42,780 each; total $85,560): authorized from sales and use tax fund; roll call recorded (Haft opposed); motion carried.
- Executive session — personnel/employee compensation (pursuant to chapter 6, article 9 a, section 4 of the Western Union code): motion carried; attendees listed in motion.

No formal ordinance numbers, resolution numbers, or detailed purchase contract vendors were specified in the meeting minutes provided for the items above; where a specific vendor or contract was named it is reported as presented.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clarksburg City Council Meeting - 02/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Clarksburg City Council at its regular session handled several routine and procurement matters, approved an ordinance on second reading, referred a rezoning petition to the planning commission, authorized equipment purchases, and voted to enter an executive session on personnel matters.","taxTitle","Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia","taxId",71270,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6087884,"Clarksburg officials outline progress, schedule and disruptions for downtown water, sewer and lead-service-line replacement",1182000,2052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887609-b212ceca0d315f0a22f00ff2447163a4&start=1182&end=2052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887609-b212ceca0d315f0a22f00ff2447163a4/thumbnail_1182000.jpg","/articles/6087884/Clarksburg/Harrison-County/West-Virginia/Clarksburg-officials-outline-progress-schedule-and-disruptions-for-downtown-water-sewer-and-lead-service-line-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087884-b33206f86ae3ae4beff732f5b44911fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098823&Signature=N~dJw-9Tpt4of4g0~IbHwcxjszPQ8pdwW7O03VfKseOM653fb3WAcNXlKmFhIKYBRdSVBZGaD9-VedmTZjAcRd~HQHjHgt3GoQEK09p0~oE3CNGP04DaMEAdMpDN2kz2B0LDRndi9BIQuyNXhIMbJshK~q4JzKBjMpQg1h3Yh5CaOm5CioCWD4ZfjU0SaokuRPf09Bslr6oPSpLZ62s4DCY4Mf3GelulG2QEZToV-H3Kwl~VZ00kUPxBZLcU2tyQ3yTxnpMTydhLLlTK2EyVZDB8xAdkRNFuneULRX1yIfgnLPzCzjhxqU-gezt6doRqBx0DCN~KoheHeLOKdaqlDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff updated the Clarksburg City Council on a multi‑year downtown infrastructure program that will replace lead service lines, water mains and storm sewer in several neighborhoods, including a complex downtown section that requires close coordination among multiple utilities and contractors.

The presentation, given by city staff including Steve Naines and Mr. Haynes, said the sweeping program is a roughly $59 million undertaking for which the city has secured about $25 million in federal funding, including principal forgiveness on grants. “We were able to secure about $25,000,000 of this $59,000,000 project and principal forgiveness for our grant funding,” a presenter said, describing that funding as essential to the scope of work.

City staff said the project has been divided into four contracting packages: Contract 1 (Northview area), Contract 2 (Stanley/Hartland area), Contract 3 (Harwood Grove/Cranewood Drive), and Contract 4 (Danneltan area). Contractors named in the presentation include Dawson De Prosses working in the Riverside Drive/Liberty Avenue area; D And M Contracting on Harbor Road and Kramer Drive; and Independent Interprocess in the downtown corridor. Staff said some long‑lead materials — notably a 24‑inch pipe — will delay certain work until late summer.

Staff described the downtown portion as the most complex, noting it combines water, sanitary and storm work under separate funding streams. To avoid conflicts and duplication, staff said the city awarded a bid package so a single contractor can perform both water and sewer contracts in the same corridor while keeping accounting for the separate funding streams. Work will run from the Triangle area up Main Street to about Sixth Street and include outlets behind downtown businesses to relieve known stormwater problems.

Officials told the council some work will require night operations to tie in facilities such as the Wendy's drive‑through and other businesses, and that temporary trench patches will be made during construction. “Those are temporary repairs. They will come back and do a total trench repair replacement upgrade prior to the paving project,” a presenter said, explaining that final trench restoration will precede paving.

The presentation emphasized lead service‑line replacement will extend to the house in affected locations; houses with lead service lines will have those replaced. Staff also said the city has added on‑site construction management and inspectors (six inspectors currently) and is coordinating weekly progress meetings with state and utility partners. The Department of Health (DOH) will monitor progress and schedule grant payments after staff confirm repairs and warranty obligations are satisfied.

Council members asked how far work would extend in Northview and whether an additional neighborhood meeting would be scheduled. Staff confirmed the overall program timeline is about 30 months measured from the start of the year and welcomed further neighborhood briefings as the work approaches each area. Staff also said the city has launched an information website (reportproject.com) and will use the marketing department and social media to post closures and progress updates.

Council members and residents pressed staff about coordination with the gas utility. Staff said utilities are working together and will adjust schedules as needed to minimize downtime and avoid prolonged gaps between phases. Presenters warned the downtown work will create noise, dust and lane closures and asked for patience as crews complete deep excavation and pipe installation.

The presentation closed with an offer to hold additional neighborhood meetings and to continue posting updates online. Staff said they will return with schedules and notices for affected businesses and neighborhoods as work progresses.","City staff told the Clarksburg City Council the downtown infrastructure program has secured federal funding, is split across four contracts and will require extended construction, temporary trench repairs and night work for critical tie-ins.","actionData","errors"]

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Clarksburg council approves codified‑ordinance updates, equipment purchases and refers rezoning; votes summarized

Clarksburg officials outline progress, schedule and disruptions for downtown water, sewer and lead-service-line replacement