(Fairmont) The Fairmont City Council is seeking an independent engineering assessment of the steel beams at the Martin County Arena amid a dispute over repair costs. The Martin County Fair Board rejected a proposed shared-use agreement and is demanding the city cover the full cost of repairs. Council members unanimously approved seeking proposals for an engineering assessment to determine what repairs are needed and how much they will cost. The council also approved having Wayne Hasek and James Kotewa participate in potential negotiations with the fair board. In other business, Police Chief Mike Beletti reported a required two-year audit of body-worn cameras found no violations. The council also set November sixth to canvass the municipal election results.
