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Clarksburg City Council Meeting - 06/18/2026
Published: Jun 18, 2026
City Council Approves TIF Districts and Waldo Hotel Disbursement Amidst Financial Concerns
The City Council considered ordinances related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, including an amendment to the boundaries and project plan for TIF District Number One, and the creation of new TIF districts for the Waldo Hotel and the Golf Building. The council also approved a disbursement agreement for the Waldo Hotel project, which includes an upfront payment of $1 million from the city to the developer for stabilization costs. Concerns were raised regarding the disbursement of funds, the lack of recoupment mechanisms for the city if the project fails, and the potential risks associated with the upfront payment. The council also discussed an outstanding ethics issue related to the Waldo project.
City Council Advances Charter Amendments for Clarksburg Water Board, Sends Key Changes to Voters
The City Council voted on several proposed amendments to the city charter concerning the Clarksburg Water Board. These included changing the term commencement date, establishing a succession process based on vote-getters, eliminating certain discretionary appointments, implementing term limits, and adding a voter-driven recall election process. The council also discussed a proposal to change the Water Board from an elected to an appointed body, with an amendment requiring at least one appointed member to be a registered professional engineer. The appointment proposal, which would remove the election of Water Board members by voters, was sent to referendum. Concerns were raised about legal challenges, the cost of litigation, and the process of transferring governance. Several charter amendments related to the Water Board were passed, while others, like the proposal to convert the Water Board to an appointed board, were sent to the voters.
City Council Approves Purchase of Bronze Statues Honoring First Responders
The council discussed and approved the purchase of bronze statues, intended to honor first responders. It was confirmed that all funds for the statues are from donations and not taxpayer dollars, although a $25,000 state grant was mentioned as contributing to city funds. A total of $90,000 has been raised, with an additional $16,000 expected to cover the remaining costs and shipping. The statues, depicting a firefighter, police officer, and EMS worker, are life-size, made by hand, and will be customized with Clarksburg insignia. The project is expected to be completed and installed by next summer.
City Council Approves New Telephone System Contract with Advantage Technology
The City Council considered bids for a citywide telephone system upgrade. The lowest bid was rejected due to the contractor being located over two hours away, potentially causing delays in service. The second-lowest bid from Advantage Technology was chosen, despite a slightly higher recurring monthly fee, because of their closer proximity and additional features. The council approved a three-year contract with Advantage Technology, which includes the phones and services, with a total first-month cost of $4,309.88 and a recurring monthly cost of $1,454.88 for 35 months.
City Council Debates Enhanced Security and Digitization of Archives
The City Council considered a resolution to reestablish the office of the City Clerk as the primary custodian of city archives and permanent records. The resolution aims to enhance security and access to these archives. Several amendments were proposed and discussed, including the construction of a new vault, mandatory training for staff handling records, and a comprehensive digitization project with an online public access database. Enforcement mechanisms, including daily civil penalties and potential removal from council for non-compliance, were also debated. The resolution was ultimately tabled for further consideration.
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