Ward & Boundary Commission
Regular MeetingMorgantown, WV · May 17, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
WARD & BOUNDARY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, May 17, 2022
1:00 p.m.
via Zoom
This meeting was held via Zoom. When it was time, the public could participate by videoconference at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2716139586 with meeting number (access code) 271 613 9586, or by calling in at the following
number 301-715-8592 and using the access code 271 613 9586.
PRESENT: Via Zoom City Clerk Christine Wade, Deputy Clerk Heather Carl, Mayor Jenney Selin, Deputy Mayor Danielle Trumble,
Councilor Bill Kawecki, Councilor Ixya Vega, GIS Analyst Marvin Davis, Chair Sarah Barnes, Commission Members Cindy O’Brien,
Johnathon Trumble, and Alice Meehan. Jereme Scribner also was in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sarah Barnes at 1:04 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Commissioner Trumble, second by Commissioner O’Brien, to approve the September 17, 2020, meeting minutes
as corrected. Motion carried 4-0. Membership from Wards 3, 4, and 7 are currently vacant.
PUBLIC PORTION:
Chair Sarah Barnes declared the Public Portion open.
There being no appearances, Chair Sarah Barnes declared the Public Portion closed.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Elect of Chair
Motion by Commissioner Trumble, second by Commissioner O’Brien, to reappoint Sarah Barnes as the Chair of the Ward
& Boundary Commission for another term.
B. GIS Analyst Report – Marvin Davis
Analyst Davis provided the data from the 2020 census, as well as the 2021 voter count results by ward. He shared that the
ideal voter total for each ward would be 2705, provided the difference between the 2021 turnout and the ideal number, and
lastly shared the % deviation from the ideal total for each ward.
C. Discuss Next Steps
The group discussed accepting public comment and how they would go about doing that.
D. Options for Public Engagement for Ward & Boundary Process
Analyst Davis advised that he would look at some custom tools and will prepare a survey if the commission directed.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Schedule follow-up meeting when requested.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, motion by Commissioner O’Brien, second by Commissioner Meehan,
to adjourn the meeting at 2:51 p.m.
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Date Approved: July 28, 2022 Sarah Barnes Chair
Agenda
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AGENDA
WARD & BOUNDARY COMMISSION
Via Zoom
May 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
Zoom link
Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2716139586
Meeting ID: 271 613 9586
Join by phone: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 271 613 9586
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVE MINUTES: September 17, 2020
3. PUBLIC PORTION:
4. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Elect Chair
B. GIS Analyst Report – Marvin Davis
C. Discuss Next Steps
D. Options for Public Engagement for Ward & Boundary Process
5. MISCELLANOUS:
A. Schedule follow-up meetings
6. ADJOURNMENT:
For accommodations, please contact us at 304-288-7072*
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MINUTES
WARD & BOUNDARY COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, September 17, 2020
1:00 a.m.
via Webex
To protect public health during COVID – 19 pandemic, personal attendance at the meeting was not permitted. When it was
time, the public could participate by videoconference at the following link:
https://cityofmorgantown.my.webex.com/meet/cityofmorgantown with meeting number (access code) 793 734 477, or by
calling in at the following number 408-418-9388 and using the access code 793 734 477. All members of the public could view
the meeting on Channel 15 and by streaming hosted on the City’s website at www.morgantownwv.gov.
PRESENT: Via Webex City Manager Emily Muzzarelli, City Clerk Christine Wade, GIS Analyst Marvin Davis, Chair Sarah Barnes,
Commission Members Cindy O’Brien, Roy Nutter, Johnathon Trumble, Alice Meehan, and Don Spencer. Moira Reilly was absent.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Sarah Barnes at 1:04 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Commissioner O’Brien, second by Commissioner Nutter, to approve the September 10, 2020, meeting minutes as
corrected. Motion carried 6-0 with Moira Reilly absent.
NEW BUSINESS: None
PUBLIC PORTION:
Chair Sarah Barnes declared the Public Portion open.
There being no appearances, Chair Sarah Barnes declared the Public Portion closed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Update Ward & Boundary Report:
GIS Analyst Marvin Davis presented documentation and the Ward & Boundary map to the commissioners. The question
was asked, how they could improve the process of modifying the map moving forward. Commissioner Trumble asked if
a more paired down report would be better for the public. Marvin Davis advised him that he could accommodate this
request the commissioners approved it. Commissioner Barnes agreed with Commission Trumble, but also recommended
having a link to the map. She also recommended to add Marvin’s final approved map, statistics, and a short introduction.
Once the letter was completed by Commissioner Barnes, she sent to all commissioners for review during the meeting.
Motion by Commissioner O’Brien, second by Commission Spencer, to accept the letter as written with the addendum, the
report and pdf format of the maps be submitted for the September 29, 2020, Committee of the Whole agenda. Motion
carried 6-0, with Moira Reilly absent.
MISCELLANEOUS:
A. Next Meeting:
No meeting will be scheduled until after the Committee of the Whole meeting. Commissioner Barnes stated that she
would be present at the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, motion by Commissioner O’Brien, second by Chair Nutter, to adjourn
the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
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Date Approved: Sarah Barnes Chair
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