Votes at a glance: Clarksburg council actions, May 7, 2026

The Clarksburg City Council recorded multiple formal actions on May 7, 2026. Key outcomes included approval of codified ordinance replacement pages, first-reading approval of an ordinance transferring 517 Duff Avenue to the Clarksburg Land Reuse Agency, approval of a professional services agreement with Thrasher Engineering for splash pad design (not to exceed $50,000), approval of financing for a rescue truck and several demolition/asbestos change orders, and several appointments to boards and commissions. The proposed expansion of the downtown construction impact grant was tabled for additional staff work and a future work session.

Votes and motions recorded in the meeting minutes (roll-call details where provided):

- Codified ordinances: Council moved and approved placing replacement pages into the codified ordinances (motion carried).

- Transfer of 517 Duff Avenue: First reading and placement approved (motion carried).

- Thrasher Engineering professional services agreement (splash pad): Motion carried (roll-call recorded; majority in favor).

- Rescue truck financing (MVB Bank recommendation): Motion carried to approve financing for the rescue truck (approx. $557,399.20 over a 10-year term); one council member abstained due to a work conflict and conflicts of interest were disclosed.

- Change orders for demolition/asbestos abatement at multiple addresses (North 24th Street and other sites): Motion carried for the low bidders as presented.

- Appointments: Kim Harvey to the Code Appeals Board; Roger Baker and Hatty Wright to the Planning & Zoning Commission; Christopher Scott to the Parking Authority (each appointment approved by voice vote).

- Downtown construction impact grant expansion: Motion to amend/expand failed; subsequent motion to table for further analysis and a work session passed.

Where recorded roll-call tallies were provided, they are included in the item-level actions in other articles. Council directed staff to return with more detailed funding breakdowns, lists of affected businesses, and timelines where projects depend on external grant deadlines.