City Hall News: Week of Feb. 28, 2022
Meeting this week are council’s Personnel Committee and the Elkins Tree Board. Council meets Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Personnel Committee meets Monday at 12 p.m. to consider implementing a system of longevity pay and how to apportion an increase in the cost of PEIA health insurance.
Meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Darden House (next door to city hall), the Tree Board’s agenda includes planning for the annual Darden Garden Cleanup and tree-pruning in Glendale Park, Mon Power trees, and a request from a Brownie troop concerning outreach opportunities at a Gardening Expo on March 26.
City council meets Thursday at 7 p.m. The agenda may be adjusted through Tuesday. Current agenda items include the second reading of an ordinance amending city laws concerning outdoor burning; the first reading of an ordinance annexing land recently purchased by the Randolph County Development Authority, at the RCDA’s request; a request by the Kump Education Center to apply for two grants; and the transfer of surplus Elkins Police Department to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Tom Tesar, director of parks and recreation, will make a presentation to council about Elkins Parks & Recreation Commission activities and accomplishments during 2021.
All meetings are open to the public and, unless otherwise stated, held at Elkins City Call (401 Davis Avenue). Find agendas and other meeting information here: www.cityofelkinswv.com/council-and-committee-meetings.
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