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Commissioners hear reports on regional sewage billing, Greene County data center, Chaplain Hill lights and WVU engagement
Summary
During reports, commissioners discussed ongoing sewage billing issues affecting Blacksville users, a proposed Greene County data center and regional opportunities, plans to install temporary lights at Chaplain Hill (Exit 155) by Sept. 1, and a planned meeting with WVU leadership about shared issues.
Commissioners used the reports portion of the Jan. 7 Monongalia County Commission meeting to summarize intercounty collaborations and infrastructure priorities.
One commissioner said officials held a quarterly call with Greene County to address sewage billing for Blacksville residents who use Monongalia County services; the county is working on a billing system and tracking truck traffic tied to an old-mining-site data-mining operation. Commissioners expressed interest in regional cooperation and noted Greene County’s plan for a data center, which they hope will produce secondary benefits for Monongalia County such as housing and programmatic opportunities.
On transportation, a commissioner said the commission will work with the state Department of Highways to place temporary lights on Chaplain Hill by Exit 155 by Sept. 1 and pursue movement of the Harmony Grove/Exit 155 interchange to support economic growth. Commissioners also said they plan to meet with West Virginia University leadership about issues affecting the university and county and to collaborate with city councils on an East End project and airport facility.
The commission received a brief visit and introduction from Shay Potter, a field representative for U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who offered assistance to the county. Commissioners also reported that Clare Lodge has reopened after storm damage.
Before adjourning, a commissioner warned of a particularly severe COVID strain and a resurgence of seasonal flu and urged residents to take precautions.
Why it matters: the topics cover cross-jurisdictional service billing, transportation projects that could influence local economic development, and outreach to federal and university partners.
What’s next: commissioners plan follow-up meetings with WVU and state highway officials and will continue work on sewage billing and related inter-county arrangements.
