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Lumberport council votes to proceed with WVU comprehensive planning assistance
Summary
The Town of Lumberport approved entering a planning agreement with the WVU Comprehensive Planning Committee to address land use, parks and handicapped-accessible sidewalks after a presentation by Charlotte Shaffer.
The Town of Lumberport voted unanimously Oct. 21 to proceed with a planning engagement with West Virginia University's Comprehensive Planning Committee.
Charlotte Shaffer of the WVU committee presented council members with recommendations relating to land use, parks and handicapped-accessible sidewalks and encouraged the town to join the planning effort. Councilmember Michael Stire moved to have the town proceed with WVU's planning committee; the motion passed 4-0. The presentation included a proposal to assess sidewalks and park access to improve compliance with accessibility standards.
Council members said the planning process would help prioritize capital needs and identify potential grant sources. The council did not set a timeline or funding amount during the meeting; next steps are to formalize the agreement and return details to the council for approval.
