Charleston, WV

Opioid Community Council

The Opioid Community Council will convene on August 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. No official decisions or votes are planned; the meeting is procedural and will include a call to order, review and approval of the letter of intent, and adjournment.

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team is meeting to adopt minutes, welcome a new member, and hear committee reports. They will discuss updates on the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority, public works, a traffic garden, and the Capitol Connector, among other environmental initiatives.

• Adoption of minutes from May 20 and July 15, 2026
• Welcome to new member Mark Ferrell
• Recap of Green Team at Live on the Levee and volunteer plan
• Update on Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority
• Update on Safe Streets for All survey due 8/18

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive reports from the treasurer, ambassador, and subcommittees, and get an update on the Master Plan including grant and project status. The board will also discuss board member terms and recommendations under old business, and address any new business. This is a routine business meeting with no major public votes or hearings listed.

• Treasurer report by Randall Coleman
• Ambassador report by Sidney Gillis
• Master Plan update by Susie Salisbury, including grant and project updates
• Municipal Beautification Commission update by Lois Crichton
• Discussion of board member terms and recommendations

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on four resolutions: approving previous minutes, applying for a highway safety grant, and purchasing playground equipment and vehicles. The purchases include playground equipment, two refuse packer trucks, and a street sweeper.

• Resolution 26-097: Apply to WV Governor's Highway Safety Program for funds to reimburse police salary and overtime in an eight-county region
• Resolution 26-098: Purchase playground equipment from Metro Recreation for Parks and Recreation
• Resolution 26-099: Purchase 2 refuse packer trucks from West Virginia Tractor Company for Refuse Department
• Resolution 26-100: Purchase a Pelican Street Sweeper from West Virginia Tractor Company for Street Department

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will meet to consider Bill No. 8081, which would amend the Municipal Code to create a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall.

• Bill No. 8081: Creation of Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review previous minutes and consider Bill No. 8081, which would create a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program in the city's municipal code. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 5:15 PM in City Hall.

• Bill No. 8081: creation of Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program
• Review of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Charleston City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes several bills and resolutions for consideration, such as a new Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, a rezoning of properties on 5th Avenue, and purchases of equipment for city departments. Public speakers must register in person at the clerk's table at least 15 minutes before the meeting.

• Bill No. 8081: Creates a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program.
• Bill No. 8085: Rezones 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue to C-10 General Commercial District.
• Bill No. 8086: Expands No Parking Area on Garrison Avenue to both sides.
• Resolution 26-097: Applies for WV Governor's Highway Safety Program funds for police overtime.
• Resolution 26-098: Purchases playground equipment from Metro Recreation.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals meets to review three variance and permit applications: a solar panel variance for a front yard, a surfacing requirement variance for a storage yard, and a conditional use permit for livestock at residential properties.

• VAR-26-0007: Solar Holler requests variance to install solar panels in a front yard at 9 Fox Chase Rd
• VAR-26-0009: Ridge Line Inc. requests variance to use gravel surfacing for a storage yard at 500 Southridge Blvd
• CUP-26-0003: Savannah Smith requests conditional use permit to keep livestock at 1131 Woodward Dr

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will consider approving a new utility billing software contract, a write-off of uncollectible accounts, a fund transfer, and a memorandum of understanding for a consolidated billing system. The board will also discuss a rate case and legal matters.

• Write-off of $219,602.35 in uncollectible accounts (Jan–Jun 2025)
• MOU with City of Charleston for consolidated utility billing system (sewer, fire, refuse)
• Transfer of $3,300,000 from WesBanco Acct. 1289 to General Fund Acct. 1298
• Award contract to Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. for $153,520 (billing software)
• Authorizing resolution for sewer improvements in Garrison Avenue, Atlantic Street, and other areas

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority will hear a presentation on the draft East End plan and consider forwarding it to City Council. The board will also receive updates on ongoing projects, including Smith Street phases, a HUD facade grant, and the LIFT Center, and may discuss real estate matters in executive session.

• Draft East End plan presentation by GAI-James Yost
• Recommendation to forward East End Plan to City Council
• HUD facade grant $160,000 on hold pending East End Plan
• Smith Street phase I and II project planning
• Joint study of Washington Street West corridor with RIC, CUW, and CURA

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee is deciding on three bills: rezoning 1708, 1710, and 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 residential to C-10 commercial; expanding a no-parking zone on Garrison Avenue; and updating stormwater erosion and sediment control ordinances. It will also discuss changing metered parking on Bigley Avenue, Capitol Street, and Quarrier Street.

• Rezoning 1708, 1710, 1712 5th Avenue from R-4 Single Family Residential to C-10 General Commercial
• Expanding no-parking area on both sides of Garrison Avenue
• Updating stormwater ordinances for erosion and sediment control per City's Stormwater Management Plan
• Discussion: change metered parking on 700 block of Bigley Avenue
• Discussion: change to short-term metered parking on 100 and 200 blocks of Capitol Street and 700 block of Quarrier Street

Finance

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on five resolutions authorizing purchases and agreements, including safety equipment for the fire department, road paving on Oakwood Road, police software renewal, a new fire truck, and an amendment to the coal severance budget. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes.

• Purchase 44 SCBA safety cylinder and valve assemblies from Atlantic Emergency Solutions for $X (Resolution 26-092)
• Paving Oakwood Road with shared costs between City and WV Division of Highways (Resolution 26-093)
• Renew Charleston Police Department’s record management software from TriTech Software Systems (Resolution 26-094)
• Purchase new Pierce Enforcer ladder truck for Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (Resolution 26-095)
• Amendment No. 1 to FY 2026-2027 Coal Severance Budget (Resolution 26-096)

The Finance Committee approved five resolutions, including a $1,744,618 Pierce Enforcer 107 ladder truck for the Fire Department, a $57,112 purchase of SCBA cylinders, an $88,608.74 police records software renewal, a $160,000 cost-share paving agreement with the state, and a coal severance budget amendment. All votes were unanimous except the paving resolution, which passed with one nay from Councilmember Robinson.

• Approved Resolution 26-092: $57,112 for 44 SCBA cylinders from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-093: MOU with WV DOH for Oakwood Road paving, city share $160,000 (unanimous with Robinson nay)
• Approved Resolution 26-094: $88,608.74 annual renewal of police records software from TriTech (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-095: $1,744,618 Pierce Enforcer 107 ladder truck from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-096: FY 2026-2027 Coal Severance Budget Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss three bills amending the Municipal Code. The meeting includes reports from the Charleston Police and Fire Departments and a period for public comment.

• Bill No. 8077: Procedures and penalties for animals subject to poisoning or cruelty
• Bill No. 8078: Prohibition of aggressive dogs at large and associated fines
• Bill No. 8081: Creation of the Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program

The committee approved Bill No. 8077 Committee Substitute, which allows courts to order offenders to pay shelter fees and permits adoption after 7 days if the accused doesn't appear, and Bill No. 8078 2nd Committee Substitute, which raises fines for aggressive dogs at large and triggers dangerous dog provisions. Bill No. 8081, creating a Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program, was laid over (tabled) for further discussion. No public speakers attended.

• Approved Bill No. 8077 Committee Substitute (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 8078 2nd Committee Substitute (unanimous)
• Laid over Bill No. 8081 (unanimous)

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will meet to approve the previous meeting’s minutes and vote on Bill No. 8083, which proposes amendments to the Municipal Code requiring animal owners to remove excrement from public and private property and setting penalties for non-compliance.

• Bill No. 8083: amend Municipal Code on animal waste removal and penalties
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (7-6-2026)

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 8083, which increases fines for animal owners who fail to remove their animal's excrement from public or other property. The bill raises first-offense fines from $10-25 to $50-100, adds higher fines for subsequent offenses, and removes the exemption for service animals. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Jenkins dissenting.

• Approved Bill No. 8083 increasing dog waste fines (6-1, Jenkins nay)
• Approved previous minutes from 7-6-2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing a Restricted Use Area for groundwater in the West Side area. The body is also reviewing several amendments to the Municipal Code regarding animal control and public safety, as well as various equipment purchases and infrastructure agreements.

• Bill No. 8084: Prohibiting groundwater use or extraction in the West Side Restricted Use Area
• Bill No. 8083 and 8077/8078: Amendments to animal excrement, animal cruelty, and aggressive dog laws
• Resolution No. 26-093: Cost-sharing agreement with WV Division of Highways to pave Oakwood Road
• Resolution No. 26-095: Purchase of a new Pierce Enforcer ladder truck for the Fire Department
• Resolution No. 26-096: Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the FY 2026-2027 Coal Severance Budget

The Charleston City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including updated animal control laws with increased fines, a groundwater restriction area, and purchases for the fire and police departments. A proposed amendment to the animal excrement law to remove a judge's fine-suspension authority was approved, while an amendment to lower the minimum fine was rejected. The council also introduced new bills for rezoning and stormwater updates.

• Passed Bill 8084 establishing a Restricted Use Area prohibiting groundwater extraction near 508 Roane Street (unanimous)
• Passed Bill 8083 amending animal excrement removal fines, with an amendment removing judge's authority to suspend fines (22-2)
• Rejected Jenkins Amendment to Bill 8083 to lower minimum fine to $10 (2-22)
• Passed Bill 8077 updating animal cruelty procedures and fines (unanimous)
• Passed Bill 8078 2nd Committee Substitute on aggressive dogs at large, increasing penalties (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-092 to purchase 44 SCBA cylinders for $57,112 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-093 for MOU with WV DOH to share paving costs on Oakwood Road (21-2)
• Adopted Resolution 26-095 to purchase Pierce Enforcer 107 ladder truck for $1,744,618 (unanimous)

Environment and Recycling

The Environment and Recycling Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss a proposed bill regarding groundwater. The primary focus is the establishment of a Restricted Use Area in the West Side of Charleston.

• Bill No. 8084: Proposal to prohibit groundwater extraction in a West Side Restricted Use Area, except for monitoring or remediation

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

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to review previous meeting minutes, receive financial and ambassador reports, and discuss updates on the Master Plan and municipal beautification.

• Review and approve minutes from previous meeting
• Treasurer Report – Randall Coleman
• Ambassador report – Sidney Gillis
• Master Plan report update – Susie Salisbury
• Municipal Beautification Commission update – Lois Crichton

City Council

The Charleston City Council will consider a bill to remove the "through" street designation from Staunton Avenue, S.E. It will also vote on resolutions authorizing an urban renewal plan for the East End Community, an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget, change orders for the Charleston Fire Department station renovation, and agreements with the West Virginia Division of Highways for lighting, sidewalk and road paving projects, plus a new animal shelter agreement.

• Bill No. 8082 – removal of Staunton Avenue, S.E. as an established “through” street
• Resolution No. 26-084 – authorize Urban Renewal Authority plan for East End Community
• Resolution No. 26-085 – approve Amendment No. 1 to FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
• Resolution No. 26-086 – approve change orders for Charleston Fire Department station renovation
• Resolution No. 26-087 – agreement for lighting improvement project in the Business Improvement District

City Council approved a resolution to eliminate blight and rehabilitate parts of the East End Community. The council also updated traffic controls on Staunton Avenue, S.E., and amended the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget.

• Passed Bill No. 8082 to remove 'through' street designation and add stop signs at Staunton Avenue, S.E. and 44th Street, S.E. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-084 authorizing the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority to develop a plan for the East End Community (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-085 approving Amendment No. 1 of the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. The body will also consider resolutions regarding fire station renovations and several infrastructure projects funded by the West Virginia Division of Highways.

• Resolution No. 26-085: Amendment No. 1 of the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget
• Resolution No. 26-086: Change Orders for Charleston Fire Department station renovation
• Resolution No. 26-087: Lighting improvement project within the Business Improvement District
• Resolution No. 26-088: Sidewalk improvement project
• Resolution No. 26-090: New agreement with the Kanawha Animal Shelter

The committee unanimously approved several resolutions to administer grant funding for downtown lighting, sidewalk construction, and street paving. It also authorized a budget amendment and funding for fire department renovations and paramedic training.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 of the FY 2026-2027 General Fund Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,285.40 for Fire Department station renovation change orders (Unanimous)
• Approved administration of $252,000 in grant funds for downtown lighting improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved administration of $2,000,000 for sidewalk improvements with a $500,000 city match (Unanimous)
• Approved administration of $1,139,200 for paving 4.6 miles of city streets with a $284,800 city match (Unanimous)
• Approved three-year agreement with Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association for animal sheltering (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 MOU with Mountwest Community and Technical College for paramedic training (Unanimous)

Urban Renewal and Economic Development Committee

The Urban Renewal and Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from the December 20, 2023 meeting. It will consider Resolution No. 26-084, which authorizes the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority to develop a plan to eliminate and prevent blight and to conserve and rehabilitate properties in the East End Community. The committee will also discuss the status of the CLRA new construction initiative involving the Holler Brothers LLC project on 3rd Avenue.

• Approval of previous minutes (12-20-2023).
• Resolution No. 26-084 authorizing the Charleston Urban Renewal Authority to develop and implement a blight‑elimination and rehabilitation plan for the East End Community.
• Discussion of the CLRA New Construction Initiatives: Holler Brothers LLC Project (3rd Avenue).

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee will meet to discuss a bill that would require stop signs at the intersection of Staunton Avenue, S.E. and 44th Street, S.E. The meeting will also include the approval of previous minutes.

• Bill No. 8082: Amend Ordinance 1800 to remove 'through' designation on Staunton Avenue, S.E.
• Bill No. 8082: Require stop signs for eastbound and westbound vehicles at Staunton Ave & 44th St
• Approval of the May 11, 2026, meeting minutes

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a rear deck at 1419 Virginia Street, East. The meeting also includes a report on minor work permits from March through June 2026 and a discussion regarding administrative review policies.

• Certificate of appropriateness application for a deck at 1419 Virginia Street, East
• Report on Minor Work Permits (March-June 2026)
• Discussion on Administrative Review Policies

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will meet to consider a nomination for an advisory member and discuss volunteer opportunities for Live on the Levee. The meeting includes reports from the nomination, communication, and 'What to do with Stuff' committees.

• Nomination of Ryan Hough as Green Team Advisory member
• Volunteer opportunity for Live on the Levee on July 16
• Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority updates
• Charleston Department of Public Works updates

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The agency will review reports from the Property Evaluation Committee regarding inventory and mapping. The meeting also includes discussion on a vacant structure ordinance and potential new business.

• Property Acquisition: 1442 Washington Street West
• WVSAO Tax Sale ‘No Bid’ Lien Purchases
• Vacant Structure Ordinance report
• Property Inventory Report

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

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will discuss the request for qualifications (RFQ) for a sculpture project, receive the director's report, and address other business. No votes or financial details are specified.

• Discussion of PAC Sculpture RFQ for artists
• Director's report by J Pierson
• Approval of June meeting agenda

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

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)

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.

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 26-076, authorizing a one‑year open‑ended cement purchase contract with Smith Concrete at specified rates. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 26-077, authorizing the issuance of $18,425,960 in Series 2026 A sewerage system revenue bonds and delegating authority to the Mayor to execute the related loan agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-076 – one‑year open‑ended cement contract with Smith Concrete (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-077 – issuance of $18,425,960 Series 2026 A sewerage system revenue bonds
• Delegated to the Mayor authority to execute the loan agreement for the Series 2026 A bonds

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

The Finance Committee approved a one-year open-ended contract with Smith Concrete for cement purchases at rates set by competitive bidding, ranging from $204.90 per ton for Class A to $189.90 per ton for Flow-able Fill. The committee also approved six resolutions related to the Magazine Branch Charleston Sanitary Board Sewer Improvement Project, including a new bond issuance of just over $18 million and restructuring of existing bonds to free up approximately $6 million. City Attorney Joseph Baldwin stated there will be no rate increases associated with these bonds. All resolutions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 26-076 authorizing a one-year cement contract with Smith Concrete at bid rates from $189.90 to $204.90 per ton.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-077 authorizing a new bond issuance of just over $18 million for the Magazine Branch Sewer Improvement Project.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-078 to restructure Series 2020 A Charleston Sanitary Board bonds.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-079 to restructure Series 2013 A Charleston Sanitary Board bonds.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-080 to restructure Series 2011 A Charleston Sanitary Board bonds.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-081 to restructure Series 2005 A Charleston Sanitary Board bonds.
• Approved Resolution No. 26-082 to restructure Series 2008 A Charleston Sanitary Board bonds.
• Approved the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting as distributed.