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The motion approved a contingent sublease for the eastern half of the lot starting Wednesday, Dec. 10 at noon, unless the event organizers will not open until later in which case the organizers may start on Thursday or on Wednesday at 5 p.m.; the motion noted an additional approval step remains with the property owner. The motion passed on voice vote.

During discussion commissioners raised concerns about employee and juror parking during the event, and asked staff to identify alternate parking nearby (for example, asking neighboring property owners or volunteer fire departments for temporary space). Commissioners also discussed how the lot has been used in prior years, the need to clear county vehicles from the lot on event days and the risk of attendants parking for long periods during market days.

One commissioner said the county needs assurance the lot will be used by the market beginning at the stated time and not be reserved all day if the market would not open until late; another suggested outreach to neighboring property owners for overflow parking.

The commission’s approval was contingent on organizers completing the separate property owner step and subject to staff follow‑up on parking accommodations for county employees and jurors on market dates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 20, 2025 Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission granted contingent approval to sublease the eastern half of the county’s gravel parking lot for the Bath Christmas Market beginning Wednesday, Dec. 10 at noon (contingent on event schedule and property owner approval), while commissioners raised concerns about employee and juror parking.","taxTitle","Morgan County, West Virginia","taxId",73514,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6000039,"Commission approves several hires: deputy clerk, two telecommunicators and a wellness center hire",1235,620000,1855000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f&start=620&end=1855","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f/thumbnail_620000.jpg","/articles/6000039/Morgan-County/West-Virginia/Commission-approves-several-hires-deputy-clerk-two-telecommunicators-and-a-wellness-center-hire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6000039-547fb6f42ceb74b10675afee672992ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036003&Signature=DIHS5Y1yRPAQ1lnQAaCC63u42GxujqnytXcufh8WJ17x-arqJQHQ3lWeS1dQbUF~r-Ygke6o2arZBkePw8tPX70bZwXr4b9r2SaUP~vWEw3t7ToHlUDBI4JjJuGqESl5~X-D7NSd6B-nScuKP2N9jUx6vRiilycrYOkVzzzf3DwjVpPMfNX9eR7irneHWwyxJumwJWAdzSnIoqZ57zdsl7sk92G6Q5e5pS2QtKBaeecQ8eqpaC6gcfaWBtLB2FDwelPjdSsF2ZJUlF2uQSFC6mVCGt0t6diZIofWSHZiffHTn4ryAE4-gojd-S-LwRShc0omlRISWAnY7vmUzvUugA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Aug. 20 meeting the Morgan County Commission approved multiple personnel actions: the hire of Stephanie Mundy as deputy clerk for the circuit clerk’s office, two hires for Morgan County Emergency Telecommunications, and a retroactive authorization for a part‑time hire at the wellness center.

Commissioners voted to hire Stephanie Mundy as the open deputy clerk (circuit clerk’s office) at a starting salary of $27,000, effective Aug. 18, 2025. Melanie (identified in the packet as associated with the circuit clerk’s office) was referenced during discussion of the deputy clerk hire.

The commission also approved hiring Ashley Jeffreys and Elise Hensley for Morgan County Emergency Telecommunications; the discussion referenced a $16‑per‑hour wage for those positions and that one hire fills a training slot. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Separately, commissioners retroactively authorized the hire of Keith Kavanaugh at the wellness center at a rate of $14 per hour for no more than 19.5 hours per week; the commission approved that retroactive hire as presented.

All hires were approved by voice vote and the commission directed staff to complete the normal onboarding steps for each hire.","The commission authorized hiring Stephanie Mundy as deputy clerk at $27,000, approved two emergency telecommunications hires, and retroactively authorized a part‑time hire at the wellness center.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6000044,"Commission appoints economic development member and reappoints three to planning commission",123,442000,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f&start=442&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f/thumbnail_442000.jpg","/articles/6000044/Morgan-County/West-Virginia/Commission-appoints-economic-development-member-and-reappoints-three-to-planning-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6000044-fe07e799c0ff8276147fa67fcf8a9af7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036003&Signature=ntSeH3dffXzZyf1uttbgyAqHq5kbFyjkLAnoC4askdrzWlMVlp0uy9dkK7mi2JcewOqk4Pn6lraRnuD-jsUMrunWXP53Sf5viL8v3YhxPoT671gTd7p-M3UYUkgEuBlLMFE6ngSJHVUnRBuTGdd~kVKw5MOK71saYMr2kch892miyTES7e-cD~fIJA-BTkCSR~9fjqaw3CxTiLGPp8d6LKF6iVGqX~C-pSlN3WdUxqV3YvOPNM2w929sxDVYsTd-j-uhSSi6bYlUgXF2VYNHroiSM~IYLUz-utvw00wzzHakWawUuizr6XB1YHkYRRXkXFSELSwclK79ncO1KXDZHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Commission on Aug. 20 appointed Cody Top Sox to the Morgan County Economic Development Authority and reappointed Heather Lynn, Pat Lawson and Jeff Davidson to the county planning commission, each to serve three‑year terms expiring June 30, 2028.

Commissioners discussed the economic development appointment and said they wanted younger residents engaged; the appointing commissioner said the candidate was enthusiastic and active in the community. The appointment to the economic development authority was made for a term ending Dec. 31 (year not specified in the packet).

The three planning commission members were reappointed after the commission confirmed they remained active and regularly attended meetings. A motion to reappoint all three carried on a voice vote.

No statutes or bylaws were cited during the appointment discussion; the commission noted that appointments and reappointments follow existing county administrative practices.","The Morgan County Commission appointed a candidate to the county economic development authority and reappointed three members to the planning commission for three‑year terms ending June 30, 2028.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6000049,"Morgan County Commission approves vetted vendor list to expand fitness offerings at wellness center",1321,842000,2163000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f&start=842&end=2163","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5842971-139c184ada33016a62607c377fda556f/thumbnail_842000.jpg","/articles/6000049/Morgan-County/West-Virginia/Morgan-County-Commission-approves-vetted-vendor-list-to-expand-fitness-offerings-at-wellness-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6000049-0fdfb03117eb4bd03229fc1c07018d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1775036003&Signature=Ke7J4ygVE-XKOJ0Cw-zPSYCHqfeK29ArK8Fdomt8ze7JK5scTqT5znHyxDo9XKZTWJfCD6C8d43SWoUs89WTKy-3hXEav4EDxZm2kF5cb1xD0JCbUWLuxsR1Yqelairi7S2GEd9rExLtsB2ty-sc2rhbIT8h27jvnlIJEZYJXxEyydAfRUfNtVWfknKdYp6vFOVTKfHhxHCz0PsXTSsYCpPI5qzzzj5CYMDWUF6gjLvK8Mwz1hPJGmx-TtN2RU1wK92Ku6BBdsAUI-Rqi0BHPLhhG0OCeTeKdDFHMGa-9-0m1ai5v6360JOoLCIH-BzyEHN928aPy02AzB4RVlxrfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgan County Commission on Aug. 20 approved a vendor checklist and associated documents to let pre‑vetted independent instructors provide instructor‑led fitness classes at the Morgan County Wellness Center.

County staff presented survey results showing demand for instructor‑led programming: 57% of respondents said they are interested in yoga, 45% in guided stretching, and 42% in guided weight training; Pilates and aerobics drew roughly 30–39% interest, and dance/martial arts/Zumba 20–29%. Beth Pennington, representing the wellness center, told the commission the center lacks budget to add full‑time instructors but can permit certified, insured contractors to lead classes.

The vendor package requires proof of certification, insurance and a background check; Pennington asked the sheriff’s office to coordinate background checks for prospective vendors. The commission discussed how the county will promote approved vendors (flyers, sign‑up sheets, the wellness center’s TV monitor and online postings). Commissioner Matt Forney made the motion to approve the checklist; the motion passed with an affirmative vote.

During discussion commissioners and staff noted that some community sports and youth programming (basketball 17%, volleyball 17%, soccer 14%, tennis 11%, football 6% in the survey) are already available through other providers, and the wellness center’s vendor approach is intended to expand adult and nontraditional offerings rather than duplicate existing youth leagues.

The approved documents include a vendor checklist and terms of agreement; Pennington said county staff will vet vendors and that instructors must provide proof of insurance and pass background checks before being added to the preapproved list.

The wellness center staff will start outreach to instructors based on the survey priorities and provide the commission updates as vendors are added.","The commission approved a vendor checklist to allow vetted, contract fitness instructors to use the Morgan County Wellness Center after staff presented survey results showing resident interest in classes such as yoga, guided stretching and weight training.","actionData","errors"]

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