Monongalia County Commission meeting August 12 2026

The Monongalia County Commission held a meeting on August 12, 2026, where they approved various consent items including vouchers totaling approximately $3.8 million and personnel changes. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, with multiple speakers expressing concerns about the county's use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, particularly regarding privacy, data sharing, and the use of opioid settlement funds for purchasing surveillance equipment. The commission addressed these concerns by reiterating the limited use of the cameras for criminal investigations and the safeguards in place. On procurement matters, the commission approved requisition number 117 for the University Town Center Economic Opportunity Development District subaccount for about $1.39 million. They also authorized a letter to HDR Engineering to fund services related to the Western Mon Gateway Project Phase 1 Star City Interchange Improvement Project. Additionally, the commission discussed and approved the first task order under a master service agreement with Ceiling, selected through an RFP process, for architectural and engineering services related to the health department project. The meeting included discussions on upcoming elections, correspondence from the West Virginia Department of Highways, and various administrative updates.