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Fairmont council adopts POTA boundary change and city pay plan updates
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance expanding the city's Private Outdoor Designated Areas (POTA) boundary and an amendment to the city's pay plan; Finance Director Priscilla Hamilton spoke in support of pay changes, and Council member Horton recorded the sole 'No' on the pay‑plan vote.
The Fairmont City Council on March 24 adopted two ordinances: one amending ordinance 2074 to expand the city’s Private Outdoor Designated Areas (POTA) boundary, and another amending ordinance 2095 to update the city’s pay plan and occupational classes.
The POTA boundary amendment was read by the clerk, opened for public hearing and adopted after the public hearing closed without in‑chamber speakers. The ordinance passed by roll call vote with recorded 'Yes' votes from members present.
Priscilla Hamilton, the city’s finance director, spoke in favor of the pay‑plan ordinance, telling council it had been approved as part of the FY26 budget and that the changes are intended to support staff retention and recruitment: “I’m speaking in favor of the pay plan… It was approved in the FY26 budget that council passed on May 10,” Hamilton said. Council debated briefly and adopted the pay‑plan ordinance by roll call with one recorded 'No' vote from Council member Horton.
Why it matters: The POTA amendment changes the geographic scope of where private outdoor designated areas are permitted; the pay‑plan ordinance adjusts compensation and classification for city employees and was presented as a retention and recruitment measure.
Votes and next steps: Both ordinances were adopted on the record. The pay‑plan amendments and implementation details will be managed by the city manager and appropriate departments as provided in the ordinance and budget documents.
What was not decided: No additional ordinance language or funding reallocations were introduced at the meeting; council did not expand on the exact timetable for pay adjustments during the public session.
