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Agency schedules two demolitions, reports asbestos clearances; side‑yard fees and data collection still pending
Summary
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.
The Morgantown Land Reuse Agency reported tentative demolition timelines for two properties and said asbestos reports and State Historic Preservation Office clearances are complete, while other property-management tasks remain in progress.
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.
