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Urban Landscape Commission

Kara Hurst , Chair Dr. William McDonald,
Vice-Chair
Jessie Reckart -
1st Ward Rep
Judith Kierig -
2nd Ward Rep
Kitty Lozier -
3rd Ward Rep.
Nicole Panaccione -
4th Ward Rep
Julie Lattanzi -
5th Ward Rep
Annette Tanner -
6th Ward Rep
Jerry Steketee -
7th Ward Rep
Jenny Selin-
Council Rep.
Mark Wise -
BOPARC Rep

Urban Forester
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Chamber of Commerce Rep.

Urban Landscape Commission Minutes


The mission of the Urban Landscape Commission is to:
Promote an aesthetically attractive environment in the public and private sectors of the City of Morgantown.
Responsibilities:
• Recommend and advocate aesthetic standards for public and private sector development
• Serve as a resource to municipal organizations and entities to promote consistent design and maintenance standards
• Maintain a plan for municipal urban landscape
• Recommend and review projects throughout the city that involve landscaping and related aesthetic issues
• Promote a healthy urban forest through the Morgantown Tree Board
• Advocate urban landscape education initiatives via the local media and special events
• Provide oversight to the professional city staff involved in urban landscape initiatives
• Make recommendations and report activities to the City Council annually or as needed

Mission Statement
Bylaws
Establishing Ordinance
Urban Landscape Commission (formerly known as the Beautification Commission ) meets each fourth Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the Public Safety Building

Urban Landscape Contact:
Marchetta Maupin
304-284-7422
Morgantown City Hall
389 Spruce Streeet
Morgantown, WV 26505


Programs:


Proud of Our Town Award Program
This program is to acknowledge individuals and groups who have maintained public and / or private properties exceptionally well. Awards are given four times each year. Do you know someone that has done an outstanding job of beautifying their property ?

Past Winners:

  • 2005
  • Ben and Florence Freedman (May 29)
  • 2006
  • Dixie and Bob DeSantis (August 13)
  • 2007
  • Waterfront Partners: Frank Alderman and Dr. Christian McCarter of Med Express (May 16)
    Zoe Romero (July 31)
  • 2008
  • Doris Kelly (June 24)
  • 2009
  • Matt Hibbs (March 8)
    Jim Paul and Bobbie Cumpston (July 9)
  • 2010
  • Gene Perilli (January 15)
    Michelle Moore and Tom McClung (May 20)
    Woodburn Association of Neighbors (July 11)


Deadlines for quarterly awards:
(Applications must be submitted by following dates)
Spring Awards - April 15
Summer Awards - July 15
Fall Awards - October 15
Holiday Awards - December 1

Click here to nominate a person or group for the Proud of Our Town Award.

or download (pdf) printed nomination and mail.

Beautification Projects
The Urban Landscpae Commission approves the list of projects for improved public areas throughout Morgantown. Below arethe sites that are maintained by the City Urban Landscaping staff.
  • Callen and South University Avenue Flower Bed
  • Jack Roberts Park Butterfly Garden (V)
  • Mountaineer Heritage Park – South University Avenue
  • Don Knotts Boulevard Islands (C)
  • Wharf District Entrance – Hurley St.
  • Caperton Trail Entrance
  • Clay & Donley Pocket Park
  • Upper Mon River Center Rain Garden
  • Wharf Garage
  • Wharf Flower Baskets
  • Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
  • Westover Bridge Gateway
  • Lower Walnut Streetscape
  • Beechhurst Ave. Baskets
  • Downtown Baskets
  • Pleasant & Chestnut St. Parking Lot D Hayracks
  • Chestnut St. Mini Park
  • Public Safety Building Courtyard & Island
  • Spruce and Walnut St. Parking Garage H Entrance and Exit
  • Spruce St. Parking Lot F Planters
  • City Hall Planters
  • High Street Bumpouts
  • Mon Arts / Main Street Morgantown Planters
  • Simpson and Wilson Ave. Triangle
  • South Park Bridge Garden (V)
  • Richwood Ave. Unity Manor Stairway
  • Woodburn Neighborhood Sign (V)
  • Brockway Avenue Triangle (V)
  • Hart Field Sign
  • Airport Terminal
  • Sabraton Welcome Sign Gateway
  • Marilla Poolhouse
  • Protzman Bus Shelter
  • Stewart and Willowdale Triangle
  • Krepps Poolhouse
  • University Ave. and Collins Ferry Triangle
  • University Ave. and Laurel St. Triangle (V)
  • University Ave. and Rotary Ave. North (V)
  • University Ave. & Rotary Ave. South (V)
  • Junior and Kiwanis Ave. Triangle (V)
  • Civitan and Lions Ave. Triangle
  • Rebecca and Devon Ave. Triangle
  • Rebecca Circle (V)

Site Maintained by Volunteers (V)
Site Maintained by Contract (C)


Tree Board
An active Tree Board has been established and now operates as a subcommittee of the Commission. City-wide tree issues include inventory, hazardous trees, and new planting initiatives. The Tree Board has been successful in obtaining grant funds from the West Virginia Division of Forestry for the tree inventory, planting, and replacements.