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Ricky, agency staff, told the board the top page of the staff packet lists action items including a time scheduled for demolition of properties identified as 57635 and 637 Brockway Avenue. He said all asbestos inspections and reports have been completed and the properties have been cleared by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), with “one or two other checks” remaining before work proceeds. He added the demolitions are expected to proceed under DLAP funds (not CDBG).

Caitlin and other staff described a working action-item sheet that staff will provide to the board after meetings showing items staff will work on between meetings. Caitlin also said staff converted the strategic plan into a color-coded working document and that committee assignments remain to be finalized.

On other operational items, staff said the side‑yard project fee review is still under review by Ryan (staff/legal) and that a follow-up on criteria for conditions assessments (for HUD or grant purposes) requires further contact with a consultant named Chris; staff reported that email attempts had not yet produced a response and that a phone call will be the next step.

Agency members were also invited to a follow-up meeting with Brownfields Association representatives to continue work building a rubric for property assessment and data organization. Staff said Congressional direct-spending opportunities and other grants are under review for planning and soft costs tied to affordable housing and infrastructure, but final availability and applicability are not yet decided.

No formal votes were taken on demolition scheduling, side-yard fees or consultant contracting at the meeting; staff were asked to follow up and return with updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Land Reuse and Preservation Agency - May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Agency staff reported tentative demolition dates for properties at 57635 and 637 Brockway Ave using DLAP funds, said asbestos inspections are complete and SHPO has cleared the work, and noted outstanding items including side‑yard fee review and missing consultant data for a green‑bond assessment.","taxTitle","Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia","taxId",2635,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229049,"Morgantown agency updates strategic plan, broadens Greenbelt committee to ‘Green Space’ and discusses small-area plan for Lower Greenmont",1414,2455000,3869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464972-d2dc2f18420c9a308b1214adc38ea245&start=2455&end=3869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464972-d2dc2f18420c9a308b1214adc38ea245/thumbnail_2455000.jpg","/articles/6229049/Morgantown/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Morgantown-agency-updates-strategic-plan-broadens-Greenbelt-committee-to-Green-Space-and-discusses-small-area-plan-for-Lower-Greenmont","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229049-c9c2aab0d5c5fa452983e5c1405b44d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775239115&Signature=ZjKWXaDXDaR7m6Lp4V8shYt3MOlkVULIXDt71t5BfIJRuFurAltysazpXUrUvQhkuXFSbi7vurZCdN7rSZOVSgnNZAV~9n6KzxUWF0qIIGm5zHHqK6r3mGimU4Eq3oqHgGvmS2sHyQuEDMnnxpiak70vezbXQQe5yK-8tB57aeMaQY4v8tQTHBfttaN7Okg6jbKfODSYpP3gMjjOW8XTzQwBzhg4GaOdf0ImU9ttZhastXl-U46WpG-gaFdyICoLdakOAQIG8CRRXRRx2buOmAf77Lk3eULYa4JMZQW-ItrbMt-W9HMSdX8CDwCBvRrns2WLa3G2HTp-OVin7sp83w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgantown Land Reuse Agency presented a translated strategic plan and agreed to broaden its Greenbelt committee’s scope to a wider “Green Space” focus, while discussing planning funds and next steps for a small-area plan for Lower Greenmont.

Caitlin, agency staff, said the strategic-plan update has been transposed into a color-coded working document and most committee action lists are complete; the green-belt/green-space items remain to be incorporated. Jessica, a board member, and other members discussed committee roles and how to balance tasks across committees.

Staff reported that the 2025 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) action plan includes funding set aside for a green-space project in Lower Greenmont, but that those funds must still clear city council and HUD approvals and are intended for planning and related work rather than acquisition. One participant said CDBG funding for that green-space work would likely be available around September or October.

Board members agreed to expand the Greenbelt committee’s name and remit to “Green Space” to allow the group to handle conservation, park and open-space tasks and to shepherd proposed acquisitions and improvements. The conversation emphasized collaboration across committees — property-management tasks will continue to focus on acquisitions intended for agency management, while Green Space will help guide planning and stewardship.

Members also reviewed precedent small-area plans (including examples from North Potomac Yard and Asheville) as models for a Lower Greenmont plan. Staff said such plans typically include vision statements, urban-design concepts, implementation tasks and funding strategies; if the board intends the small-area plan to become a formal city guidance document, it would require planning commission and city-council processes for adoption.

Staff proposed community engagement steps such as neighborhood walk-throughs and stakeholder meetings; members suggested coordinating with the Greenmont Neighborhood Association and scheduling workshops structured to avoid creating a quorum for the agency. Staff will return with recommendations on a plan process and potential funding pathways, including CDBG and congressional direct spending opportunities.","Agency staff translated the strategic plan into an action list, the Greenbelt committee was renamed to cover broader green space tasks, and members discussed using CDBG and other funds to plan a Lower Greenmont small-area plan; funding still requires approvals.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6229055,"Morgantown land-reuse agency OKs development of communications plan to seek property donations",443,473000,916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3464972-d2dc2f18420c9a308b1214adc38ea245&start=473&end=916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3464972-d2dc2f18420c9a308b1214adc38ea245/thumbnail_473000.jpg","/articles/6229055/Morgantown/Monongalia-County/West-Virginia/Morgantown-land-reuse-agency-OKs-development-of-communications-plan-to-seek-property-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6229055-b75dd30d36fc4df36ddb948fe7e01376/orig.mp4?Expires=1775239115&Signature=agCYx5-QPJtEh8Br03QK2Qx9Lil8CWLSfG2YSWhqIi9lr2NCYFT7l4RdQRitCMIyYetUTEO7RqoPNT6RqUNlZQr28QQ7cIWiBUKPWLbOZEk2wbSdH1oZaP4HmFBy4Kjj7JEnxb2ccF3i~X9qqzKS2ypPUBZIFHjYn7T5GPNkHa6kobPtaLWv19ng-WJkO1M6jPJNc29dwpK4PO9bMFi8LhJCK7SxaBWE6XhLFIzV2adp57pUibiqGAIZHDBEn8xgLONrtZJc2tXNEnjWZEMN3XG4nVSXkRPdi28bBXPCDmfNOX98GdzNuF506M~sN-m9lgS0oCYvEgIjXLhWOFl~tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Morgantown Land Reuse Agency directed staff on to develop a communications plan to promote property donations, including targeted outreach and the option of paid advertising, after members discussed multiple marketing channels and a possible full-page ad in the Dominion Post.

Caitlin, a staff member for the Morgantown Land Reuse Agency, summarized updates to property-donation materials and said the agency’s online donation handout and application are live. Ricky, agency staff, told the group staff will compile action-item progress between meetings and provide pricing and options for advertising when asked.

The discussion centered on how to reach property owners and professionals who might donate or transfer vacant or problematic parcels. Participants reviewed options including targeted letters to owners with liens, broker e-blasts, neighborhood handouts, on-the-ground flyers and booths at farmers markets or arts events, and an agency-run social media presence that would allow posting in marketplace channels.

Agency communications staff, represented in the discussion by Brad, explained the city’s account restrictions prevent the city itself from posting listings on Facebook Marketplace or Zillow without a specialized or paid account, but an agency-managed account or independent postings by third parties could be used. Participants also suggested distributing materials through neighborhood associations and professional networks such as CPAs and brokers.

A participant asked about the cost of a full-page Dominion Post ad and mentioned a $4,500 figure during the discussion; members decided staff should research actual pricing and present options rather than immediately authorize a purchase. The board amended an initial motion to the narrower instruction that staff develop a complete communications plan that “might include this advertisement.” The amended direction passed with members saying “yes” in roll call.

Agency staff will return to the board with a communications plan and pricing options for paid placements and other outreach tactics, and they will meet with the city communications group to define moderation and account-management logistics under the city’s social-media policy.

The agency also discussed short-term, low-cost outreach (brochures, on-site signs, open-house events for properties such as 430 Spruce) and longer-term targeted outreach to professional audiences. The motion does not commit funds to any specific ad purchase; staff were asked to provide pricing and recommended next steps at a future meeting.","The Morgantown Land Reuse Agency directed staff to develop a communications plan — which may include a paid ad — to solicit property donations and clarify outreach for underused properties; staff will return with pricing and options.","actionData","errors"]

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