Historic Landmarks Commission

Housing Advisory Commission Minutes Monthly Meeting: Public Safety Building, 300 Spruce Street, Morgantown Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 8:30 AM Attending: Lisa Darden; Jill Gibson; Jennifer Joseph, Brian Walker, John Whitmore, Jim Craig, Ruth Donaldson, Rachel Fetty, and Bill Kawecki Call to order WVU New Student Orientation 2018 changes Brian Walker: New Student Orientation (NSO) will run from May 31 to June 29, for a total of 22 sessions. So far, first-year student applications and deposits are down about six percent, compared with last year. NSO has been retooled to control ‘melt’ (the number of students who attend NSO and enroll but who do not attend in the fall). Final enrollment figures will not be finalized until late August, when enrollment ends. Changes in WVU academic suspension policy Brian Walker: Students whose GPA fall below a 2.0 will be dropped. These students may appeal and can possibility be readmitted, given a determined set of criteria. They will have to reach certain benchmarks and make academic progress in order to stay enrolled. Rude signage on houses during move-in Arthur Trussler was absent; this itemed was tabled until the next meeting. Section 8 questions Lisa Darden requested that committee members submit questions about Section 8 housing to her in advance. James Craig noted that there are currently occupancy rate problems with student housing. Rachel Fetty stated that this is good news for families and professionals, as area homes in the $150K – 175K range are few and sell quickly when they hit the market. Also, for those renting, leases may become less restrictive. Lisa noted that Section housing currently has a waitlist of more than 1,000 people. Section 8 is open to refugees and legal immigrants. New Business Housing Fair: Rachel Fetty unpacked the Housing Fair at the Morgantown Mall on Saturday, April 21. Rachel will survey attending landlords and vendors for assessment purposes. Move-Out Information: John Whitmore stated that the move-out dumpsters will be in place by April 30 and should be available through finals week. Next meeting: May 23 (Canceled) Adjournment