# Monongalia County Commission meeting Sept. 16, 2026

The Monongalia County Commission meeting on September 16, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved various vouchers and payroll expenditures totaling several hundred thousand dollars, including funds from opioid settlements and special building funds. They also approved personnel hires for telecommunicator and school security officer positions with specified salaries. A significant agenda item was the approval of an architectural and engineering services agreement with Desmond and Associates under RFQ 2026 MCC00001 for on-call services over five years. Additionally, the commission approved a requisition of $189,623.33 for the University Town Center Economic Opportunity Development District sub-account and a letter of support for a specialty physician placement requiring a waiver under the Immigration Act. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about the use of opioid settlement funds, particularly regarding surveillance contracts with Flock, urging transparency and reconsideration of such contracts. A detailed presentation from Mon EMS highlighted the positive impact of EMS levies on emergency services, including improved response times, training, and financial challenges related to insurance reimbursements. The meeting also included approval of several grant reimbursement requests related to community corrections and safety programs. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement approvals, budget allocations, and public safety funding issues, with an emphasis on transparency and community impact.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Monongalia County Commission meeting Sept. 16, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cet3ma2fYc) - Monongalia County Commission