Monongalia County Commission meeting May 27 2026

The Monongalia County Commission held a meeting on May 27, 2026, where they approved various vouchers totaling over $4 million, including payroll and funds for parks and opioid settlement. Personnel approvals included hiring a new full-time tax office employee and a deputy sheriff. The commission approved a disbursement of $16,218.95 from the County Fire Protection Contingency Fund for communication equipment for volunteer fire companies and subsequently voted to rescind the contingency reserve policy, opting to distribute remaining and future funds directly to local fire entities and the City of Morgantown. Additionally, the commission approved up to $42,000 from the Monongalia County Ballpark Fund to support logistical expenses for a Banana Ball event. They also moved forward with enforcement actions on several dilapidated properties. Public comments included concerns about the Maral Transmission Project and community oversight of local homelessness services. No new grants were reported, and no budget revisions were made during the meeting.