City Council Gets First Glimpse of Veterans Memorial; is Petitioned to Adhere to City Charter with Regard to Greer's Former Conviction
By Julie Perine on October 13, 2014
- City Engineer Tom Brown presented his department's annual report to Council regarding city infrastructure. Look for forthcoming detail on Connect-Bridgeport.
- Simpson Elementary School PTA Vice President Cyndy Smell addressed Council with safety concerns of the school with regard to traffic flow on Worthington Drive, lighting and related issues. Read a detailed report HERE.
- Council awarded an auditing contract to Tetrick & Bartlett for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 at $22,000 per year.
- Council ratified Mayor Greer’s recommendation of Councilor John Wilson and Chris McCarthy to be considered for empty seat on the CENTRA board, filling the seat previously occupied by former mayor, Mario Blount. Greer said the Harrison County Commission has already signed off on approval of those individuals and the next step is for Clarksburg City Council to decide between the two individuals for the appointment. Wilson refrained from vote and Recorder Melissa Matheny was the only opposition. Matheny had expressed that she believes when making appointments to various boards and commissions, Council should look outside a realm of individuals who seem to serve over and over again.
- Greer publicly requested that individuals in the community who are interested in serving on the EOCC – the Economic Opportunity Development District – contact him. A strong finance background is recommended.
- Council voted unanimously to reappoint Doug Gray and Rodney Kidd to the Bridgeport Planning Commission.
- Council voted unanimously to reappoint Drew Pomeroy and appoint Jeffery Barger to replace Bill Haller on the Bridgeport Development Authority.
- Greer presented a proclamation to West Virginia Healthy Workplace declaring the week of Oct. 19-25 as Freedom from Workplace Bullying Week.
- Greer presented a proclamation to HOPE, Inc. recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Access Midstream, a growth-oriented midstream natural gas service which develops and acquires midstream energy assets in the U.S., presented a $5,000 grant to Bridgeport Fire Chief Robert Seccuro for the purchase of HazMat equipment/materials.
- Haws reminded the public of some upcoming dates: City/Fire Department will partner with GFWC Woman's Club of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Lions Club for citywide Oct. 25 food drive for Shepherd's Corner; Trick or Treat will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 30; Light Up Night will be held Dec. 4. See various photos from Monday night's meeting HERE.
Anyone who thinks Lowell Maxey has the welfare of the city of Bridgeport in mind had better wake up and smell the roses. He simply wants to be mayor anyway that he can work it.
Posted by Charles Wilburn
Oct. 14, 2014 at 5:53 PM EST
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