Weirton public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Weirton City Council approved a second-reading ordinance adjusting non-union employee salary levels (6-1), authorized a FEMA grant application for a new fire truck, and approved several resolutions including health/vision insurance agreements, a one-time salary adjustment (5-2 after amendment), demolition contracts, property liens, and budget revisions. A consulting services contract for medical/blood-borne pathogen requirements failed (1-6).

• Approved Ordinance 2175 adjusting non-union salary levels (6-1)
• Approved FEMA AFG grant application for new fire truck ($749,673.27, 7-0)
• Approved one-time salary adjustment for eligible employees (5-2, after amendment)
• Approved demolition contract with Pulice Construction ($8,700.00, 7-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement contract with Astar Abatement Inc. ($3,880.00, 7-0)
• Approved liens for demolition costs on three properties (7-0 each)
• Approved revisions to General Fund and Coal Severance Fund budgets (7-0 each)
• Denied consulting services contract for medical/blood-borne pathogen requirements (1-6)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a variance request from a resident for a parking pad that does not meet the city's size requirements. The board will also handle routine items like approving previous meeting minutes and hearing public comments.

• Variance request by Cora Childers at 3638 Lindberg Way for a 15 ft by 10 ft parking pad, versus the required 10 ft by 20 ft
• Approval of minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Cora Childers to build a 15 ft by 10 ft parking pad at 3638 Lindberg Way, deviating from the required 10 ft by 20 ft size. The board also approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting and authorized Secretary Amanda Alexander to sign the approval in the absence of Vice Chair Jonathan Curenton. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved variance for 15x10 ft parking pad at 3638 Lindberg Way (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 2, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Authorized Amanda Alexander to sign approval in absence of Jonathan Curenton (4-0)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold hearings on four new cases and six administrative business items involving single-family dwellings and a detached garage. The agenda is routine enforcement business, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• New hearing: Napoleon Crane, 3905 Adams Street (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: George Keeper, 4329 Brooke St. (detached garage)
• Administrative: Michael Bernotas, 416 Wayne Ave.
• Administrative: Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services lienholder), 3611 West St.
• Administrative: Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.

The Building Enforcement Agency ordered demolition of two structures: a house at 3905 Adams St. and a garage at 4329 Brooke St., both deemed economically unfeasible to repair. Several other properties were carried over or removed from the agenda, and the next meeting was set for January 18, 2022.

• Ordered demolition of 3905 Adams St. house (unanimous)
• Ordered demolition of 4329 Brooke St. garage (unanimous)
• Carried over demolition bids for 416 Wayne Ave. (unanimous)
• Carried over demolition for 3405 Orchard (unanimous)
• Removed 3611 West St. from agenda (unanimous)
• Removed 341 Greenbrier from agenda (unanimous)
• Carried over demolitions for 143 S 11th St. and 731 Cove Rd. (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for January 18, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $40 million in Series 2021B notes to refinance Weirton Medical Center's 2018 debt and fund capital improvements, with the city acting as a conduit and no financial obligation. A $1 million allocation for the Starvaggi Pool vessel replacement failed on a 4-3 roll call vote. Council also approved grants, equipment purchases, and salary ordinance changes.

• Approved Series 2021B note authorization up to $40M for Weirton Medical Center (7-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Steptoe & Johnson for bond counsel (7-0)
• Approved $9,800 grant for cloud back-up server (7-0)
• Approved $70,000 grant for Special Response Team equipment (7-0)
• Approved $14,090 for two in-car camera systems for police (7-0)
• Approved $6,162.36 for fire truck radiator replacement (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 Starvaggi Pool vessel allocation failed (4-3)
• Approved $8,000 for police K9 dog (7-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several requests for relief from the Unified Development Ordinance. These items include requests regarding fence height, building setbacks, right-of-way requirements, and parking pad dimensions.

• Fence height variance for 300 North 10th Street
• Rear setback variance for 3219 Main Street
• Right of Way variance for 119 School Street
• Parking pad size variance for 3638 Lindberg Way

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variances: a 6-foot front yard fence, a 2 ft 10 rear setback, and a 13-foot right of way. A request for a 15 ft by 10 ft parking pad was tabled until the next meeting. The board also noted it had been served in an appeal related to an oil and gas decision.

• Approved 6-ft front yard fence variance for Howard Webb (4-0)
• Approved 2 ft 10 rear setback variance for John Greco (4-0)
• Approved 13-ft right of way variance for John Ruiz (4-0)
• Tabled parking pad variance for Cora Childers until next meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an informational workshop regarding the Public Safety Facility. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion of Public Safety Facility

Building Enforcement Agency

The Building Enforcement Agency met on October 19, 2021, to conduct administrative business. The agenda focused on reviewing several applications related to single family dwellings at various addresses.

• 416 Wayne Ave. application (Michael Bernotas)
• 3405 Orchard application (Chan Ho Lok)
• 3611 West St. application (Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure)
• 341 Greenbrier application (Vandella Hearn)
• 143 South 11th St. application (Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni)

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency met and handled several demolition cases. It carried over the case for Michael Bernotas at 416 Wayne Ave. and denied the appeal of Chan Ho Lok at 3405 Orchard, voting to proceed with demolition. Other cases were carried over pending further action, including one where Fannie Mae plans to demolish the property.

• Carried over Michael Bernotas case at 416 Wayne Ave. for asbestos and demolition (unanimous)
• Denied Chan Ho Lok's appeal and voted to proceed with demolition at 3405 Orchard (2-1, Ash opposed)
• Carried over Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure case at 3611 West St. pending Fannie Mae's demolition (unanimous)
• Carried over Vandella Hearn case at 341 Greenbrier (unanimous)
• Carried over Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni case at 143 South 11th St. pending asbestos contracts (unanimous)
• Carried over Cody Stevens case at 731 Cove Rd. (unanimous)

City Officials and Weirton African-American Community Pastors & Leaders

This is a meeting between Weirton city officials and African-American community pastors and leaders to discuss community concerns. Items carried over from a July 12, 2021 meeting include crosswalks on Weir Avenue and pedestrian accessibility on the Lee Avenue Bridge. New items include questions about police foot patrol scheduling, recognition of the Dunbar Recreational Center's National Register listing, and details on a proposed city youth program.

• Crosswalks on Weir Avenue (carried over)
• Lee Avenue Bridge pedestrian accessibility (carried over)
• Police foot patrol schedule on Weir Avenue
• Dunbar Recreational Center National Register recognition (effective July 22, 2021)
• Proposed city youth program for extra-curricular activities and education

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 12, 2021, with several second readings of ordinances and new business items. Key actions include final votes on parking-related ordinances, a speed limit reduction, salary adjustments for non-union employees, and resolutions for demolition contracts and financial contributions. The council will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing for issuing notes to assist Weirton Medical Center with refinancing and capital improvements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2167: disability parking space at 102 Phillips Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2170: reduce speed limit on Powers Road from 25 to 15 mph
• Resolution to issue Series 2021 Notes to assist Weirton Medical Center (refinancing and improvements)
• Resolution for asbestos abatement at 143 South 11th Street ($4,955.00)
• Resolution for demolition at 143 South 11th Street ($9,875.00)

The Council approved the appointment of Chris Jonzcak as Ward II Councilperson, effective upon being sworn in, and passed a resolution setting a public hearing for November 8, 2021, regarding the issuance of Series 2021 Notes to refinance Weirton Medical Center's debt and fund capital improvements. It also approved all six second-reading ordinances, including a new parking permit system, a stop sign and speed limit change on Powers Road, and salary adjustments for non-union employees. Additionally, the Council approved contracts for asbestos abatement and demolition at 143 South 11th Street, a $5,000 sponsorship for the Christmas on Main Street event (amended to cover other event needs), and a $7,500 contribution to the Chamber of Commerce for Christmas display maintenance.

• Approved Ordinance 2167 establishing a residential disability parking space at 102 Phillips Street.
• Approved Ordinance 2168 outlining parking permit requirements, as amended to include specific street sections.
• Approved Ordinance 2169 placing a stop sign on the alley behind the 2700 block of Pennsylvania at Powers Road.
• Approved Ordinance 2170 reducing the speed limit on Powers Road from 25 mph to 15 mph.
• Approved Ordinance 2171 adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances.
• Approved Ordinance 2172 modifying salary levels for non-union municipal employees.
• Approved Resolution to appoint Chris Jonzcak as Ward II Councilperson, effective upon being sworn in.
• Approved Resolution setting a public hearing for November 8, 2021, on the Series 2021 Notes to assist Weirton Medical Center.

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider multiple variance requests for additional signage at local businesses and conditional use permits for timbering projects on private land. The board will also approve minutes from its September meeting and hear public comments.

• Variance for second wall sign at Tea Tun, 210 Three Springs Drive (12 sq ft)
• Variance for second wall sign at Tudors, 3620 Main Street (24 sq ft)
• Variance for pole sign replacement at Tudors, 3620 Main Street (15 sq ft)
• Variance for pole sign panels at Madison Acquisition, 253 Three Springs Drive (220 sq ft)
• Conditional use for timbering on ~67 acres off Stravaggi Drive (Denoon Lumber/Starvaggi Industries)

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved several sign variances and conditional use permits for timbering projects, with conditions including stormwater review and bonding. A timbering request off Nicholas Drive was denied due to public opposition and access concerns. The board also approved minutes and handled procedural items.

• Approved minutes for September 7, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved wall sign variance for Tea Tun at 210 Three Springs Drive (5-0)
• Withdrawn: Tudor's sign variance requests at 3620 Main Street
• Approved pole sign variance for Madison Acquisition at 253 Three Springs Drive (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Denoon timbering projects (Stravaggi Industries and Mingo Junction Steel Works) with Thrasher review condition (5-0)
• Denied conditional use for Trumco timbering off Nicholas Drive (3-2)
• Approved conditional use for SWN Production timbering off Park Drive with stormwater and bond conditions (5-0)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to hold new hearings on two single-family dwellings and to conduct administrative business on six additional properties. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the July 20, 2021 minutes, and communications, followed by the hearings and administrative reviews.

• New hearing: Michael Bernotas, 416 Wayne Ave. (Single Family Dwelling)
• New hearing: Chan Ho Lok, 3405 Orchard (Single Family Dwelling)
• Admin: Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services Lienholder), 3611 West St.
• Admin: Terri Lee Bennett, 127 Bell St.
• Admin: Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St.; Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier; Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.; Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2021, with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include a second reading of a $2.65 million contract for Park Drive development, a resolution to appoint a city manager, and multiple traffic-related ordinances. The agenda also includes contracts for insurance, accounting, vehicles, and tree removal, as well as a resolution setting trick-or-treating dates.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2164: $2,653,565 contract with James White Construction for Park Drive infrastructure
• Resolution to appoint a City Manager
• Ordinance to establish residential disability parking at 102 Phillips Street and rescind one at 126 Elmer Avenue
• Resolution to purchase a 2022 Ford F550 truck ($97,957) and a 2023 International chassis with packer ($181,495.02)
• Resolution to authorize $17,000 one-time allotment to the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners

The Weirton City Council appointed Councilman Mike Adams as the next city manager, effective October 1, 2021, after he recused himself from the vote. The council also approved a $2.65 million contract for the Park Drive development site and infrastructure, and passed several traffic and parking ordinances. All other agenda items, including equipment purchases and service contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Mike Adams as city manager, effective Oct. 1, 2021 (6-0, Adams recused)
• Approved $2,653,565 contract with James White Construction for Park Drive development (6-0, Fracasso recused)
• Approved stop sign at Terminal Way and Freedom Drive (7-0)
• Approved rescinding disability parking space at 126 Elmer Ave. and establishing one at 102 Phillips St. (7-0)
• Approved parking permit ordinance, rescinding previous ones (7-0)
• Approved stop sign on alley behind 2700 block of Pennsylvania and speed limit reduction on Powers Rd. to 15 mph (6-0, Adams recused)
• Approved $30,000 GASB 34 accounting services contract (7-0)
• Approved $17,000 allotment to Park Board (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop open to the public. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of a public safety facility feasibility study. The meeting may include an executive session if a majority votes to do so, per state code.

• Discussion of Public Safety Facility Feasibility Study

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider four requests: two conditional use permits, one for a bed and breakfast and one for mineral extraction, plus a conditional use for multifamily dwellings and a variance for a reduced rear setback. The board will also approve minutes from its August 3 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Conditional use for bed and breakfast at 3409 Orchard Street (R-1 zone)
• Conditional use for mineral extraction off Park Drive (PDD zone)
• Conditional use for multifamily dwellings on Greenbrier Road (R-2 zone)
• Variance request for 3 ft rear setback at 4139 Freedom Way (C3 zone, required 15 ft)

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals denied SWN Production Company's request for a conditional use permit for mineral extraction off Park Drive, voting 5-0 to deny the application. The board also denied SWN's request to continue the hearing to October, voting 3-2. In other actions, the board approved a conditional use for a bed and breakfast at 3409 Orchard Street (4-1), a conditional use for multifamily dwellings on Greenbrier Road (4-1), and a variance for a 3-foot rear setback at 4139 Freedom Way (5-0). The minutes for August 3, 2021, were approved 5-0.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021, 5-0.
• Approved conditional use for a bed and breakfast at 3409 Orchard Street, 4-1, with conditions.
• Denied SWN's request to continue the hearing to October, 3-2.
• Denied SWN's conditional use application for mineral extraction off Park Drive, 5-0.
• Approved conditional use for multifamily dwellings on Greenbrier Road, 4-1.
• Approved variance for 3 ft rear setback at 4139 Freedom Way, 5-0.

City Council

The scheduled special meeting of the Weirton City Council for September 2, 2021, was canceled. No business was conducted.

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a public hearing on a property at 416 Wayne Ave. and review administrative business for five other single-family dwellings. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• New hearing: Michael Bernotas, 416 Wayne Ave. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative review: Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure, 3611 West St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative review: Terri Lee Bennett, 127 Bell St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative review: Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative review: Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier (Single Family Dwelling)

City Council

The Weirton City Council's Aug. 9 regular meeting includes second readings of ordinances on fire department rules, union salaries, and a $21,000 public safety facility study, plus new business on a $2.65 million Park Drive development contract, a $196,900 asphalt paver, and a $30,000 library IT allotment. The agenda also covers routine items like a stop sign, mutual aid agreement, and senior center contribution.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2159 modifying Weirton Fire Department personnel rules
• Second reading: Ordinance 2161/2162 setting new salaries for WMEU and FOP Lodge #84 employees
• New business: $2,653,565 contract with James White Construction for Park Drive development site and infrastructure (TIF)
• New business: $196,900 asphalt paver and $23,307 paver trailer for Street Department
• New business: $30,000 one-time allotment to Mary H. Weir Library for IT assistance

The Weirton City Council approved a $2,653,565 contract with James White Construction for Park Drive development site and infrastructure, funded by TIFF. Council also passed ordinances for fire department rules, union salary changes, and a public safety facility feasibility study, among other items. A non-union salary ordinance died for lack of motion.

• Approved $2,653,565 Park Drive infrastructure contract with James White Construction (6-0, Fracasso abstained)
• Approved $21,000 feasibility study for public safety facility (7-0)
• Approved fire department personnel rules update (7-0)
• Approved WMEU and FOP salary ordinance changes (7-0 each)
• Non-union salary ordinance died for lack of motion
• Approved $25,000 contribution to Greater Weirton Senior Center for FY 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved $30,000 one-time IT allotment to Mary H. Weir Library (6-1)
• Approved speed reduction device program (6-1)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Appeals Board is considering seven variance and conditional-use requests, including a 40-foot bell tower for Sacred Heart of Mary, a bed-and-breakfast, two wall signs, a setback reduction, and a mineral-extraction conditional use from SWN Production Company. City staff raised concerns about the SWN well pad, citing missing DEP paperwork, resident complaints, and its location over an aquifer supplying 40% of the city's drinking water.

• Sacred Heart of Mary, 200 Preston Avenue: variance for accessory structure placement and 40-ft bell tower (15-ft max)
• Phillip Kim, 3409 Orchard Street: conditional use for bed and breakfast in R-1 district
• Kensington Investment, 3901 Brightway: variance for 32-sq-ft wall sign
• Derek Vandyke, 3800 Brightway: variance for 12-ft front setback (20-ft required)
• SWN Production Company, off Park Drive: conditional use for mineral extraction; city cites DEP paperwork missing and aquifer contamination risk

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved several variances, including a 40-foot bell tower for Sacred Heart of Mary, a 32-square-foot wall sign for Kensington Investment, a 12-foot front setback for Derek Vandyke, and a modified sign for Brian Knight. The board tabled a bed-and-breakfast request from Phillip Kim pending a parking plan and continued a hearing on SWN Production's mineral extraction request to gather more traffic information.

• Approved variance for Sacred Heart bell tower (5-0)
• Approved 32 sq ft wall sign for Kensington Investment (5-0)
• Approved 12 ft front setback for Derek Vandyke (5-0)
• Approved 3x24 ft sign, denied 10x10 ft sign for Brian Knight (5-0)
• Tabled Phillip Kim's B&B request pending parking plan (5-0)
• Continued SWN Production hearing for more traffic info (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an informational workshop regarding the Park Drive Project. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion of the Park Drive Project

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a meeting to address building enforcement matters, including one new hearing and several administrative business items. The agenda includes a new hearing for Trina Janura and administrative business for five other property owners.

• New hearing: Trina Janura, 218 Wall St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative business: Terri Lee Bennett, 127 Bell St.
• Administrative business: Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St.
• Administrative business: Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier
• Administrative business: Larry Flati / Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.; Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency met on June 16, 2021, and carried over all pending property cases to the next month. No new decisions were made; the agency deferred action on each case pending further progress or court outcomes. The meeting was adjourned after the carry-over motions.

• Carried over Trina Janura's case (218 Wall St.) pending her July 28 court date
• Carried over Terri L. Bennett's case (127 Bell St.) with an August 17 completion deadline
• Carried over Teresa & James Barkley's case (124 Seneca St.) as work continues
• Carried over Vandella Hearn's case (341 Greenbrier) pending asbestos contract signing
• Carried over Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni's case (143 South 11th St.) pending asbestos bids
• Carried over Cody Stevens' case (731 Cove Rd.) pending demolition bid at next council meeting

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the second reading of a property sale ordinance, multiple contracts for code enforcement, demolition, and asbestos abatement, and the purchase of three police cruisers. The council will also vote on allocating $2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to water and sewer upgrades, along with several other resolutions and ordinances.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2157 for sale of property adjacent to 157 Bennett Drive to Carol Hawthorne
• Resolution for GoGovApps GOEnforce code enforcement subscription ($4,500)
• Resolutions for demolition ($6,400) and asbestos abatement ($1,200) at 341 Greenbrier Road
• Resolution to purchase 3 AWD 2021 Ford Explorer police cruisers ($102,423) and upfitting ($23,031)
• Resolution to allocate $2,000,000 from American Rescue Plan Act to water and sewer plant upgrades

The Weirton City Council approved all 16 agenda items at its July 16, 2021 special meeting, including a $2 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act for water and sewer plant upgrades, the purchase and upfitting of three police cruisers totaling $125,454, and a feasibility study for a public safety facility. The council also approved the sale of property on Bennett Drive, several contracts for demolition and asbestos abatement, and a contribution to the Special Olympics. One item, a salary ordinance for non-union employees, was tabled due to a line-item discrepancy.

• Approved $2M allocation from ARPA for water and sewer plant upgrades (7-0)
• Approved $102,423 purchase of three 2021 Ford Explorer police cruisers (7-0)
• Approved $23,031 upfitting of three police cruisers (7-0)
• Approved $21,000 feasibility study for public safety facility (7-0)
• Approved sale of property adjacent to 157 Bennett Drive to Carol Hawthorne (7-0)
• Approved $6,400 demolition and $1,200 asbestos abatement at 341 Greenbrier Road (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 contribution to Hancock County Special Olympics (6-1, Weigel opposed)
• Tabled salary ordinance for non-union employees due to line-item discrepancy (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding its regular July 12, 2021 meeting, with a full agenda of new business including resolutions and ordinances on property sales, code enforcement software, demolitions, police vehicle purchases, salary adjustments, and a $2 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act for water and sewer upgrades. The meeting also includes a second reading of a property sale ordinance and several appointments and contributions.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2157 for sale of property adjacent to 157 Bennett Drive to Carol Hawthorne
• Resolution for GoGovApps GOEnforce code enforcement subscription ($4,500)
• Resolutions for demolition ($6,400) and asbestos abatement ($1,200) at 341 Greenbrier Road
• Resolutions to purchase three AWD 2021 Ford Explorer police cruisers ($102,423) and upfitting ($23,031)
• Resolution to allocate $2,000,000 from American Rescue Plan Act to water and sewer plant upgrades

The July 12, 2021 Weirton City Council meeting was adjourned after six of seven council members left during citizens' remarks, leaving no quorum. No substantive decisions were made; a special meeting was scheduled to complete the agenda. The minutes were approved at the August 9, 2021 meeting.

• Meeting adjourned due to loss of quorum (no vote recorded)
• Special council meeting scheduled to finish business (no date specified)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider eight requests for variances and one conditional use. These include sign size, setback, driveway, fence height, and accessory structure variances, as well as a conditional use for a preschool. The board will also approve minutes from the May 4 meeting.

• Applied Industrial Technology requests sign variance at 243 Three Springs Drive (60 sq ft vs 32 sq ft allowed)
• Jonathan Burrell requests two variances at 154 Beacon Drive: 3-inch setback (5 ft required) and second driveway to a shed
• Francis August requests fence height variance at 3914 Brightway (6 ft vs 4 ft max in front yard)
• Christina and Robert Rosnick request conditional use for preschool on School Street
• Weirton Christian Center requests two variances for accessory structures (shed and pavilion) on separate lot at 117 Ivy Street

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved all seven requests on its agenda, including variances for signs, setbacks, driveways, fences, and accessory structures, as well as a conditional use permit for a preschool. All votes were unanimous, with one member recused from two related items. No requests were denied or tabled.

• Approved a sign variance for Applied Industrial Technology at 243 Three Springs Drive, allowing a 60 sq ft sign where 32 sq ft is normally permitted (4-0).
• Approved two variances for Jonathan Burrell at 154 Beacon Drive: a 3-inch side setback (instead of 5 ft) and a second driveway (24 ft wide, 58 ft long) (4-0).
• Approved a fence height variance for Francis August at 3914 Brightway, allowing a 6-ft fence in a front yard where 4 ft is the maximum (4-0).
• Approved a conditional use permit for Christina and Robert Rosnick on School Street to operate a preschool in an R-1 district (4-0).
• Approved a sign variance for Alex Hoffman at 475 Colliers Way, permitting a 12 sq ft post and panel sign in a PUD district (4-0).
• Approved two variances for Weirton Christian Center at 117 Ivy Street, allowing a shed and a pavilion on a separate lot from the principal structure (3-0, with one recusal).

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a contract for workers' compensation insurance coverage for the city. The agenda includes only this new business item, along with standard procedural items such as prayer, pledge, roll call, and possible executive session.

• Resolution to enter into a contract for workers' compensation insurance coverage

The Weirton City Council approved a resolution to enter into a workers' compensation insurance contract with Assured Partners for $1 million in coverage. The motion passed 4-1-1, with Councilwoman Perrone voting against and Councilman Marsh abstaining. The decision followed presentations from two insurance brokers, with Assured Partners' quote being lower than the alternative.

• Approved entering into a workers' compensation insurance contract with Assured Partners for $1 million of coverage (motion by Councilman Connell, passed 4-1-1).
• Councilman Marsh abstained from voting, citing lack of financial asset information from both companies.
• Councilwoman Perrone voted against, stating Council had not been given adequate opportunity to vet policies on cost vs. coverage.
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Councilman Marsh, passed 6-0).

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss several operational and financial matters, including senior center funding, a gas drilling application, a salary ordinance for general fund employees, and contracts for municipal employees and police. The council may also enter executive session if a majority votes to do so, per West Virginia Code.

• Senior Center funding issues
• Briefing on gas drilling application
• Salary ordinance for general fund employees
• WEMU and FOP Lodge #84 contracts
• Fire captain position and Starvaggi Pool letter

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a meeting on June 15, 2021, to address building enforcement matters. The agenda includes one new hearing and six administrative business items, all involving single-family dwellings at specific addresses. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in Council Chambers at the City Building.

• New hearing: Terri Lee Bennett, 127 Bell St.
• Administrative: Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St.
• Administrative: Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier
• Administrative: Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.
• Administrative: Donald & Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services lienholder), 3611 West St.

The Building Enforcement Agency voted to allow Terri L. Bennett of 127 Bell St. to remain in her home and complete structural and sewer repairs within 60 days, rather than ordering demolition. The board also extended deadlines for several other properties and carried over demolition cases pending further action.

• Granted Terri L. Bennett 60 days to complete structural and sewer repairs at 127 Bell St. (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for Teresa & James Barkley at 124 Seneca St. by 60 days (unanimous)
• Carried over Vandella Hearn's case at 341 Greenbrier pending asbestos and demolition bids (unanimous)
• Carried over Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni's case at 143 South 11th St. for asbestos inspection (unanimous)
• Carried over Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure's case at 3611 West St. for 60 days to allow demolition by owner (unanimous)
• Carried over Cody Stevens' case at 731 Cove Rd. for demolition bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Removed James D. Brown's case at 407 Engle St. from agenda after demolition (unanimous)

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, with second readings of ordinances updating the Unified Development Ordinance and establishing floodplain regulations. New business includes resolutions for a Moody's credit rating application, a $10,000 museum contribution, line stripping contracts, salary adjustments, property liens, and several appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations for West Virginia Day and Flag Day, and routine items like minutes and reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2155 adopting the May 2021 Unified Development Ordinance update
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2156 establishing floodplain development permits and standards
• Resolution to contribute $10,000 to Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center
• Resolution to place lien on 407 Engle Street for demolition costs ($4,787.75)
• Resolution to purchase 2021 Ford Explorer for Inspections Department ($28,166.00)

The Weirton City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2155 adopting the May 2021 Unified Development Ordinance update (5-2) and Ordinance 2156 establishing floodplain permit requirements (7-0). Several new business items were approved, including a $10,000 contribution to the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center (6-1), a $25,000 line stripping agreement, and a $28,166 contract for a Ford Explorer. Three salary ordinances (non-union, WMEU, FOP) died for lack of a motion, and a property sale was amended to an ordinance form.

• Adopted Unified Development Ordinance update (5-2)
• Adopted floodplain permit ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center (6-1)
• Approved $25,000 line stripping agreement (7-0)
• Approved $28,166 Ford Explorer purchase for Inspections Dept (7-0)
• Approved $4,787.75 demolition lien on 407 Engle Street (7-0)
• Non-union salary ordinance died for lack of motion
• WMEU and FOP salary ordinances died for lack of motion

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three requests: a sign variance for Applied Industrial Technology, a second driveway variance for Jonathan Burrell, and a conditional use for a preschool by Christina and Robert Rosnick. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Applied Industrial Technology requests sign variance at 243 Three Springs Drive (60 sq ft sign vs 32 sq ft allowed)
• Jonathan Burrell requests second driveway variance at 154 Beacon Drive (24 ft wide, 58 ft long to new shed)
• Christina and Robert Rosnick request conditional use for preschool on School Street
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2021

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving prior minutes and reviewing six single-family dwelling cases at specific city addresses. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Review of property at 124 Seneca St. (Teresa & James Barkley)
• Review of property at 341 Greenbrier (Vandella Hearn)
• Review of property at 143 South 11th St. (Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni)
• Review of property at 3611 West St. (Donald/Elizabeth Glasure, PHH Mortgage Services lienholder)
• Review of properties at 731 Cove Rd. (Cody Stevens) and 407 Engle St. (James D. Brown)

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 10, 2021, to consider a range of items, including second readings of ordinances for stop signs and fire department rules, and new business resolutions for contracts and agreements. Key items include a $17,000 fireworks contract for the Fourth of July, a $417,720 Community Development Block Grant, and a new floodplain ordinance. The council will also discuss budget revisions and appointments to city boards.

• Second reading of ordinances to add stop signs on Haley Drive and Valley View Drive
• Resolution for $17,000 fireworks display for 2021 Fourth of July
• Resolution for $417,720 B-21 Community Development Block Grant
• Ordinance adopting a Unified Development Ordinance update and establishing floodplain permit requirements
• Resolution to terminate agreement with Weirton Christian Center for Virginia Avenue Playground

The Weirton City Council approved a new Unified Development Ordinance update, replacing the 2005 version, and passed a floodplain permit ordinance. A proposed ordinance to modify fire department personnel rules failed on a 2-4 vote, and two items—a floor mat rental agreement and a non-union salary ordinance—died for lack of a motion. The council also approved several contracts, including a $17,000 fireworks display and a $417,720 CDBG grant.

• Adopted Unified Development Ordinance update (5-2)
• Approved floodplain permit ordinance (7-0)
• Denied fire department personnel ordinance (2-4)
• Approved fireworks display contract ($17,000, 7-0)
• Approved CDBG grant resolution ($417,720, 6-1)
• Approved speed patrol trailer purchase ($8,507, 6-1)
• Approved sanitation truck repair ($4,383.15, 7-0)
• Approved budget revisions for General Fund and Coal Severance Fund (7-0 each)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider four requests: two variances for residential properties, a conditional use for a retail establishment, and a variance for an awning. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen comments.

• John Lemal, 43 Highview Circle, requests a variance for a 10-foot rear setback for a deck (required 30 feet).
• Ronald Ohalex, 337 Booker Street, requests a variance for an accessory structure on a separate lot from the principal structure.
• Kensington Investment requests a conditional use for a retail establishment at 3901 Brightway Street in an R-1 district.
• Kensington Investment requests a variance for a zero-foot setback for a 20 ft by 3.4 ft metal awning at 3901 Brightway Street.

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved all four requests on the agenda, including a deck setback variance, an accessory structure variance, a conditional use for a retail establishment, and a zero-foot setback variance for an awning. All motions passed 4-0.

• Approved 10-ft rear setback variance for deck at 43 Highview Circle (4-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure on separate lot at 337 Booker Street (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for retail establishment at 3901 Brightway Street (4-0)
• Approved zero-ft setback variance for metal awning at 3901 Brightway Street (4-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop with a single agenda item: strategic planning. The meeting includes prayer, pledge of allegiance, and a possible executive session if voted on by a majority, per West Virginia Code 6-9A-4.

• Strategic planning discussion
• Possible executive session per WV Code 6-9A-4

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and reviewing six single-family dwelling cases at specific addresses. No votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St.
• Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier
• Larry Flati / Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.
• Donald Glasure / Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services lienholder), 3611 West St.
• Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.; James D. Brown, 407 Engle St.

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency met on April 20, 2021, and approved the minutes from March 16. All six property cases on the agenda were carried over to the next meeting, with no final decisions made. The agency also discussed ongoing issues with appealed demolition cases and a burned house.

• Approved March 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Carried over Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St. (unanimous)
• Carried over Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier (unanimous)
• Carried over Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St. (unanimous)
• Carried over Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure, 3611 West St. (unanimous)
• Carried over Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd. (unanimous)
• Carried over James D. Brown, 407 Engle St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a public hearing and special meeting to adopt the official levy rates for 2021-2022. The only item of new business is a resolution to approve these rates, which determine local property tax levies.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 levy rates
• Resolution adopting official levy rates

The Weirton City Council held a public hearing and special meeting on April 20, 2021, to adopt the official City of Weirton 2021-2022 levy rates. No public comment was made during the hearing. The council approved the resolution adopting the levy rates in a 4-0 roll call vote.

• Adopted 2021-2022 official levy rates (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding vehicle acquisitions for the Street, Sanitation, and Police departments. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic control amendments and authorization for opioid-related lawsuit negotiations.

• Authorization for settlement negotiations regarding City of Weirton opioid claims
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 for Public Works ($47,155.00)
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F550 truck with dump body and plow/spreader package ($101,548.00)
• Purchase of two 2021 AWD Ford Explorer police cruisers ($68,282.00)
• Ordinance regarding land use zoning for the former Jimmy Carey Stadium

The Weirton City Council approved 13 of 15 agenda items, including authorizing the city manager to enter opioid settlement negotiations, purchasing several vehicles and equipment for public works and police, and amending fire department rules. An ordinance on zoning the former Jimmy Carey Stadium died for lack of a motion. All votes were 7-0 except the fire department ordinance, which passed 4-2-1.

• Approved stop sign on Haley Drive at Valley View Drive (7-0)
• Approved stop sign on Valley View Drive at Culler Road (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to enter opioid settlement negotiations (7-0)
• Rescinded Ram truck purchase, approved Ford F-250 for $47,155 (7-0)
• Approved $6,000 for vac truck strainer repair (7-0)
• Approved $101,548 for Ford F550 dump truck (7-0)
• Approved $68,282 for two police cruisers (7-0)
• Amended fire department rules, passed 4-2-1

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance requests and a conditional use application. Applicants seek relief from sign size and number limits, front and side setback requirements, and approval for a commercial driving school. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Tonya Losh requests sign area variance at 3609 Pennsylvania Avenue (20 sq ft proposed vs 6 sq ft allowed)
• Britany Connon requests three sign variances at 3393 Main Street (two wall signs, sizes 36.72 and 46.08 sq ft vs 26 sq ft allowed)
• John Anderson (BBR) requests conditional use for commercial driving school at 4224 Freedom Way Drive
• Chris Lancaster requests two setback variances at Brightway and Swearingen (5 ft front vs 20 ft required; 5 ft side vs 15 ft required)

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved all four sign variances requested, including one for Rash Automotive and three for Britany Connon, and approved a conditional use for a commercial driving school. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved two setback variances for townhomes proposed by Chris Lancaster.

• Approved a sign variance for Tonya Losh/Rash Automotive at 3609 Pennsylvania Avenue, allowing a 20 sq ft sign where 6 sq ft is normally allowed (4-0).
• Approved variances for Britany Connon at 3393 Main Street to allow two wall signs instead of one, and to exceed the aggregate sign area limit (4-0).
• Approved a conditional use for BBR to operate a commercial automobile driving school at 4224 Freedom Way Drive (4-0).
• Approved front and side setback variances for Chris Lancaster to build two townhomes at the corner of Brightway and Swearingen (4-0).

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance granting a one-time 10% tax credit on all Business and Occupation tax categories for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2021, and to approve a contract change order with Kelly Paving, Inc. for city-wide milling and paving. The council will also receive presentations from the Water and Sanitary Boards on plant upgrades and from the Park Board on recreational facilities.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2150: one-time 10% B&O tax credit for Q3 and Q4 FY2021
• Resolution to enter into contract change order with Kelly Paving, Inc. for city-wide milling and paving ($254,286.00)
• Presentation by Weirton Water and Sanitary Boards on water and sewer plant upgrades
• Presentation by Weirton Park Board on recreational facilities

The Weirton City Council approved Ordinance No. 2150, granting a one-time 10% Business and Occupation tax credit for all B&O tax categories for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2021. The council also approved a resolution to enter into a contract change order with Kelly Paving, Inc. for city-wide milling and paving, in the amount of $254,286.00. Both motions passed 7-0. The council heard presentations from the Park Board and the Water and Sanitary Boards, but took no action on those items.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2150: one-time 10% B&O tax credit for all categories, Q3 and Q4 FY2021 (7-0).
• Approved Resolution for contract change order with Kelly Paving, Inc. for city-wide milling and paving, $254,286.00 (7-0).
• No motion was made to enter executive session.
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0).

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding requests and a contract change order for additional street paving. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 CDBG funding requests
• Discussion of contract change order for additional street paving

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a new hearing and discuss administrative business on six single-family dwellings. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and communications before addressing the property cases.

• New hearing: Teresa & James Barkley, 124 Seneca St.
• Administrative: Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier
• Administrative: Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.
• Administrative: Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services lienholder), 3611 West St.
• Administrative: Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.; James D. Brown, 407 Engle St.

The Building Enforcement Agency voted to proceed with demolition of the Barkley property at 124 Seneca St., including asbestos abatement, but added a 30-day window for the owners to begin repairs with contractor Cottrill & Son. The decision came after officials deemed the structure economically unfeasible to bring into compliance. Other properties were carried over for further review.

• Approved demolition of 124 Seneca St. with asbestos abatement, allowing 30 days to start repairs (unanimous)
• Carried over Vandella Hearn's 341 Greenbrier demolition case to next month
• Discussed 143 South 11th St. with potential buyer planning demolition; expedited timeline suggested
• Carried over 3611 West St. case pending potential purchase by Clarence Black
• Carried over Cody Stevens' 731 Cove Rd. case with deadline to fix bowed wall by end of March
• Carried over James D. Brown's 407 Engle St. demolition case awaiting contractor

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop, open to the public, with a single agenda item: an update on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) presented by Mackin Engineering Company. The meeting may include an executive session if a majority votes to hold one, per West Virginia Code. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Unified Development Ordinance update with Mackin Engineering Company

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding traffic control, including speed limit changes and new stop signs. The agenda also includes resolutions for various municipal contracts, equipment purchases, and the 2021-2022 fiscal year budgets.

• Paving contracts with Kelly Paving, Inc. totaling $1,212,116.00
• Purchase of a Ford Explorer ($28,166.00) and Ram 1500 ($26,492.00) for Inspections
• Purchase of a 2021 Ram 2500 ($44,048.00) and a 50,000 lb. lift ($104,096.92)
• One-time 10% Business and Occupation Tax credit for Q3 and Q4 of FY 2021
• Design study for a new City Law Enforcement Annex up to $50,000.00

The Weirton City Council approved the 2021-2022 fiscal year General Fund and Coal Severance Fund budgets, along with a one-time 10% Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit for the third and fourth quarters of FY2021. The council also approved multiple contracts for paving, vehicles, and equipment, and authorized a design study for a new police annex.

• Approved FY2021-22 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund budgets (7-0)
• Approved one-time 10% B&O tax credit for Q3 and Q4 FY2021 (7-0)
• Approved $352,836 contract with Kelly Paving for CDBG-eligible streets (7-0)
• Approved $859,280 contract with Kelly Paving for city-wide milling and paving (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford Explorer ($28,166) and Ram 1500 ($26,492) for Inspections (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ram 2500 ($44,048) and Mohawk lift ($104,096.92) for Public Works (7-0)
• Authorized FEMA SAFER grant application for three firefighters (7-0)
• Authorized design study for new law enforcement annex up to $50,000 (7-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals is considering a request from Trumco Forest Products on behalf of Francis Wargacki. The application seeks approval for a timbering project on approximately 92 acres located off Nicholas Drive.

• Conditional Use request for timbering activities on Tax Map W44N, Parcel 24

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied a conditional use request by Trumco Forest Products, on behalf of Francis Wargacki, for a timbering project on about 92 acres off Nicholas Drive. The denial followed concerns about narrow roads, emergency access, and neighborhood opposition. The board voted 0-5 to deny the application.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 (4-0)
• Denied conditional use for timbering on Nicholas Drive (0-5)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to review the budget. The agenda includes an executive session, which may be held if a majority votes for it, and comments from the city manager, departments, mayor, and council. No specific budget details or other substantive items are listed.

• Review the budget
• Possible executive session per West Virginia Code 6-9A-4

The Weirton City Council held a special meeting to review the final revised budget, which incorporated requested changes such as placing proposed raises into contingencies and eliminating new positions. The council unanimously agreed to proceed with the proposed budget to the finance committee. No motion was made to enter executive session, and no other formal decisions were made.

• Unanimously agreed to proceed with proposed budget to finance committee (7-0)
• No motion made to enter executive session
• Agreed to wait on AFG grant for fire engine replacement before considering lease/purchase

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to review the budget. The agenda includes an executive session, which may be held if a majority votes for it, and comments from the city manager, departments, mayor, and council. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed.

• Review of the budget
• Possible executive session under West Virginia Code 6-9A-4
• City manager and departmental comments
• Mayor and council comments

The Weirton City Council held a special meeting to review the budget. During the discussion, the Finance Director proposed a 10% discount on the B&O tax for the remainder of the fiscal year, costing the city about $100,000 per quarter, with funds available in the contingency fund. The council also discussed earmarking up to $50,000 for engineering studies for a new police facility. No formal votes were taken on these proposals; an ordinance and a resolution will be drafted for the Finance Committee. The council did vote unanimously to enter and exit an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0).
• Approved motion to exit executive session (7-0).
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0).
• Discussed, but did not vote on, a proposed 10% B&O tax discount for businesses.
• Discussed, but did not vote on, earmarking up to $50,000 for police facility engineering studies.

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a regular meeting to address administrative business, including five individual property cases involving single-family dwellings. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and communications, followed by the property hearings.

• Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier (Single Family Dwelling)
• Larry Flati / Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Donald Glasure / Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services Lienholder), 3611 West St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd. (Single Family Dwelling)
• James D. Brown, 407 Engle St. (Single Family Dwelling)

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency approved demolition of a house at 143 South 11th St. owned by Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, including asbestos abatement, after repairs were not made. Other properties were carried over pending further action. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved demolition of 143 South 11th St. with asbestos abatement (motion by Ash, second by Oinonen)
• Carried over Vandella Hearn's 341 Greenbrier case pending eviction paperwork
• Carried over Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure's 3611 West St. case pending asbestos testing
• Carried over Cody Stevens' 731 Cove Rd. case with deadline to mid-March for wall repair
• Carried over James D. Brown's 407 Engle St. case awaiting demolition contractor

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions and ordinances for consideration. Key items include a $535,500 property and liability insurance contract, a $117,500 settlement with police officers in a lawsuit, and a $33,062.50 financial support resolution for the Business Development Corporation. The agenda also includes traffic changes and a demolition lien.

• Resolution to authorize $33,062.50 to Business Development Corporation (tabled from Jan. 11)
• Resolution to place $16,047.00 lien on 3613 Wood Street for demolition costs
• Ordinance to re-establish handicap parking stall at 216 Lane Street
• Ordinance to establish no parking on Laurel Circle from Marie Ave. past 99 Laurel Circle
• Resolution to enter contract for $535,500 insurance coverage with Zurich American Insurance

The Weirton City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (7-0), including financial support for the Business Development Corporation, a demolition lien, several traffic ordinances, a mower purchase, an insurance contract, a settlement in a police lawsuit, and budget revisions. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $33,062.50 financial support to Business Development Corporation (7-0)
• Approved $16,047.00 demolition lien on 3613 Wood Street (7-0)
• Approved re-implementing handicap parking stall at 216 Lane Street (7-0)
• Approved no parking on Laurel Circle from Marie Ave to 99 Laurel Circle (7-0)
• Approved reducing speed limit on Overbrook Drive from 25 to 15 mph (7-0)
• Approved stop sign at Lane J and Hillcrest Road (7-0)
• Approved $7,159.00 purchase of Zero Turn lawn mower (7-0)
• Approved $535,500.00 insurance contract with Assured Partners/Zurich (7-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider several variance requests from Kody Green for a property at 520 Greenbrier Road, including adding an accessory structure, exceeding height limits, and installing a pole sign. The board will also hear an administrative appeal from John Greco regarding the non-conforming use status of D’Zires Gentlemen’s Club at 3179 Main Street. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and officer elections.

• Variance to expand non-conforming business at 520 Greenbrier Road (Tax Map W43F, Parcel 102)
• Variance to allow accessory structure in front of principal structure (R-1 district)
• Variance to allow 19-ft accessory structure (max 15 ft)
• Variance to permit a 16-ft pole sign with 0-ft setback from right of way
• Administrative appeal by John Greco re: D’Zires Gentlemen’s Club at 3179 Main Street

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Kody Green to expand his nonconforming business at 520 Greenbrier Road, including an accessory structure, height exception, and pole sign. The board also denied an administrative appeal by Greco Funeral Homes regarding the nonconforming use status of D'Zires Gentlemen's Club. Officers were elected for 2021.

• Approved variance for Kody Green to add accessory structure, 19ft height, pole sign, and 0ft setback (5-0)
• Denied administrative appeal by Greco Funeral Homes regarding D'Zires Gentlemen's Club (5-0)
• Elected Keith Huntzinger as Chair, Jonathan Curenton as Vice Chair, Amanda Alexander as Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the current 2020-2021 budget. The agenda also includes consideration of an ordinance amending Article 161 of the City of Weirton Ordinances.

• Ordinance amending provisions of Article 161
• Discussion of proposed revisions to the 2020-2021 budget

The Weirton City Council held a special meeting on January 28, 2021. An ordinance to amend Article 161, changing the water board from five to seven members, was discussed but died for lack of a motion, so no action was taken. The council also discussed proposed revisions to the 2020-2021 budget, but no changes were made, as any revisions must first go to the finance committee. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Ordinance amending Article 161 (water board expansion) died for lack of a motion
• Budget revisions discussed but no action taken; must go to finance committee first
• Motion to adjourn approved (7-0)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to handle administrative business, including a reconsideration hearing for Vandella Hearn regarding a single-family dwelling at 341 Greenbrier. The agency will also address several other single-family dwelling cases on the agenda. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and communications.

• Reconsideration hearing: Vandella Hearn, 341 Greenbrier
• Larry Flati/Melissa Mastrantoni, 143 South 11th St.
• Donald Glasure/Elizabeth Glasure (PHH Mortgage Services lienholder), 3611 West St.
• Cody Stevens, 731 Cove Rd.
• James D. Brown, 407 Engle St.; Ulysses R. Harris, 3613 Wood St.

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance to prohibit groundwater use for potable purposes, adoption of emergency response plans, and multiple contracts for demolition, equipment, and a boiler. The council will also consider grant acceptance for license plate readers and financial support to local organizations.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2144 prohibiting groundwater use for potable purposes
• Resolution adopting response plans for landslides, snow/ice, floods, and pandemics
• Contract with Pulice Construction for demolition at 407 Engle Street ($4,700)
• Purchase of 3,000,000 BTU Lochinvar boiler for Public Works ($105,198)
• Purchase of International chassis with Loadmaster packer for Sanitation ($165,608)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests related to signage regulations. The board will also elect officers and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Jaclyn Enlow, 4075 Main Street, requests variance for an additional 45 sq ft wall sign (UDO Article 18, Table 8)
• Lou Bernardi, Three Springs Drive, requests variance for a 14-foot monument sign (max 10 feet) in flex space district
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution to discuss and appropriate CARES Act and general funds. The agenda includes only this one new business item, along with standard procedural elements such as prayer, pledge, roll call, and possible executive session.

• Resolution to discuss and appropriate CARES Act and General Funds (sponsored by Councilman Ash)