Charleston

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will discuss four proposed ordinance amendments. Bills include updates to animal control procedures, penalties for aggressive dogs and failure to remove pet waste, and creation of a new Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from Feb 17, 2026 meeting
• Bill 8077: Amend animal control procedures for poisoning/cruelty, increase fines
• Bill 8078: Add charges for subsequent aggressive dog offenses, trigger dangerous dog provisions
• Bill 8081: Create Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program
• Bill 8083: Require owners to remove animal waste from public/private property, with fines

Finance

The Finance Committee will review six resolutions adjusting bonding conditions for the Charleston Sanitary Board across multiple funding series. The committee will also consider a one-year open-ended contract with Smith Concrete for city cement purchases. These items address infrastructure financing and routine municipal supply needs.

• Resolution 26-076: One-year open-ended cement supply contract with Smith Concrete
• Resolutions 26-077 to 26-082: Second supplemental resolutions for Charleston Sanitary Board bonding conditions
• Approval of June 15, 2026 committee minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance requiring pet owners to clean up animal excrement from public and private property, with fines for violations. They will also authorize a cement supply contract with Smith Concrete and approve several supplemental bond resolutions for the Sanitary Board.

• Bill No. 8083: Amends code to require pet waste removal and set penalties.
• Resolution No. 26-076: One-year open-ended contract with Smith Concrete for cement.
• Resolutions 26-077 through 26-082: Approve supplemental bond resolutions for Charleston Sanitary Board (series 2005-2026).
• Public speakers and claims to be heard.

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will hear updates on the Appalachian Spring Project and Ruffner Park, review the tree inventory, and receive a public grounds report. It will also approve prior meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.

• Appalachian Spring Project update (Anna Forbes, Jason Testman, et al.)
• Ruffner Park update (Anna Forbes & Barbara Rose)
• Tree inventory update (Brenda Craig Ellis)
• Public grounds report (Tim Hartwell)
• Treasurer’s report (Lisa Dobbins)

Firemen's Pension Board

The board is processing various individual pension benefit approvals and final payments. Members will also review account statements and address outstanding overpayment issues.

• Pension benefit approvals for six individuals
• Survivor benefit approval for Mike Wheeler
• Final payments for six individuals
• Retirement conversion and COLA error correction for Patrick Beets
• Overpayment collection deadline for Holli Taylor

Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission

The Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission will vote on a motion to proceed with renovation of the mausoleum doors. They will also elect a vice president, approve minutes from April, and hear reports from the superintendent, business office, and arboretum. A movie night event is planned. The Cemetery Endowment portion is largely procedural.

• Motion to proceed with renovation of mausoleum doors
• Election of Vice President
• Movie Night event planning
• Expenditures since last meeting
• Approval of April 9, 2026 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and decide on three requests: a variance to install solar panels in a front yard at 9 Fox Chase Rd, a variance to reduce side setbacks for a home addition at 700 Bendview Dr, and a conditional use permit for a home-based firearm sales business at 221 Sunset Dr. They will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Solar Holler: variance to install solar panels in front yard at 9 Fox Chase Rd
• Sarah Halstead: variance to reduce side setback for home addition at 700 Bendview Dr
• Richard Knott: conditional use permit for home-based firearm sales at 221 Sunset Dr

Charleston Green Team

This meeting of the Charleston Green Team will discuss the Walk & Ride WV Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan and hear updates from the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority and the Department of Public Works. The team will also fill a vacancy left by a resignation and recap a SARE food loss and waste workshop.

• Adoption of minutes from May 2026
• Presentation on SARE Food Loss and Waste Workshop
• Review of Walk & Ride WV Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
• Appointment to fill Green Team vacancy (Ryan Hough resigned)
• Updates from Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority and Charleston DPW

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors meets to receive routine reports from the treasurer, ambassador, subcommittees, and a master plan update including grant and project status. The meeting also includes a Municipal Beautification Commission update and approval of previous minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Treasurer report by Randall Coleman
• Ambassador report by Sidney Gillis
• Master Plan update with grant and project updates
• Municipal Beautification Commission update by Lois Crichton

Opioid Community Council

This is an organizational meeting of the Opioid Community Council. No official action will be taken. The council will introduce members, receive an update from United Way, and discuss next steps for Round 2 of its work.

• No official action will be taken at this meeting
• Introduction of council members
• Update from United Way
• Discussion of next steps for Round 2

City Council

The council will vote on a bill to amend fees for city-owned parks and recreational facilities, along with a resolution approving the associated fee schedule. Other business includes authorizing contracts for police van upfitting, equipment purchases for public grounds and fire departments, an ADA ramp installation project, and a settlement of a vehicle collision claim.

• Bill No. 8076: Amend park and rec facility fees
• Resolution 26-069: Contract with Adamson Industries for police van upfitting
• Resolution 26-073: Contract with McClanahan Construction for 2026-27 ADA ramp project
• Resolution 26-076: Settle claim by Terra Wissler for city vehicle collision
• Resolution 26-075: Purchase road salt from Morton Salt

Council passed Bill No. 8076, amending the city code to remove specific park and recreation fees from the ordinance and allow the Parks Director to set fees by resolution. Council also adopted Resolution No. 26-049, approving the new fee schedule. Several equipment purchases were approved: police van upfitting ($79,990), a remote mower ($74,798), and a bucket truck ($233,521).

• Passed Bill 8076 to restructure park fee authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-049 approving new park fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $79,990 contract for police van upfitting (unanimous)
• Approved $74,798 purchase of remote mower (unanimous)
• Approved $233,521 purchase of bucket truck (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on amending park and recreation facility fees, authorizing multiple equipment purchases for police, fire, and public grounds departments, and approving a contract for the 2026-27 ADA ramp installation project. They will also consider a settlement for a vehicle collision claim.

• Park fee increases under Bill No. 8076 and Resolution No. 26-049
• Upfitting of 2 transport vans for Charleston Police Department (Resolution 26-069)
• Purchase of Tracked Remote Mower for Public Grounds from West Virginia Tractor Co. (Resolution 26-070)
• Contract with McClanahan Construction for 2026-27 ADA Ramp Installation Project (Resolution 26-073)
• Settlement of claim by Terra Wissler over city vehicle collision (Resolution 26-076)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider a bill and resolution to update fees, rates, and charges for use of city-owned parks and recreational facilities. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Bill No. 8076: amend city code on parks and recreation fees
• Resolution No. 26-049: approve new fee schedule for parks and public grounds

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will consider approving a $11,802.66 settlement for a property damage claim at #6 Comstock Place from a sewer backup. They will also discuss a rate case and receive updates on a pending lawsuit and a claim related to the 28th St. SE bore and jack project.

• Settlement of $11,802.66 for Jeff Carmichael's claim at #6 Comstock Place due to November 2025 backup
• Discussion of rate case for potential changes to customer charges
• Update on Cruickshank vs. CSB lawsuit filed with PSC in December 2025
• Pending claim regarding 28th St. SE bore and jack project
• Unaudited financial report and check register for May 2026

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Authority is reviewing progress on several redevelopment initiatives, including the Smith Street phases and the East End Urban Renewal Plan. The board will also consider potential real estate acquisitions on Washington St. East and Lee Street during an executive session.

• $160,000 HUD facade grant (on hold)
• Smith Street Phase I and II project planning
• East End Urban Renewal Plan updates
• Washington St. East building acquisition discussion
• Lee Street property discussion