Monongalia County Commission regular meeting September 2, 2026

The Monongalia County Commission held its regular meeting on September 2, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were addressed. The commission approved various consent agenda items including exonerations totaling $8,866.16, allocations from opioid settlement funds ($6,439.38), ARPA funds ($24,675.00), and a special building fund ($92,340). Personnel approvals included new hires for case aid and sheriff utility officers with specified salaries and start dates. The commission also approved intergovernmental agreements for dog warden services with a 3% cost escalation, requisitions for administrative expense funds totaling $6,800, and a funding request of $74,242 for the McCertisville Building Association from the community building budget. Additionally, a letter of support was approved for the Mon Valley Green Space Coalition's Morgantown Green Belt project, aimed at connecting local parks and trails to improve community mobility and quality of life. The commission moved the closing date for tax increment revenue bonds related to West Ridge and University Town Center developments and approved election officials for the upcoming general election. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about the use and transparency of Flock Safety cameras and related privacy issues, but no direct procurement actions related to this topic were taken during the meeting.