Weirton public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss and vote on Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the city's FY 2019 Annual Action Plan, which governs the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and CDBG-CV funds. The amendment is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural. An executive session may be held if a majority votes for it, per West Virginia Code.

• Resolution approving Substantial Amendment No. 4 to FY 2019 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and CDBG-CV funds
• Workshop discussion of the amendment at 9:00 AM
• Special council meeting immediately following the workshop
• Possible executive session under WV Code 6-9A-4

City Council

The Weirton City Council will meet to vote on several major infrastructure bonds and various city contracts. Discussion items include funding for park upgrades, pool repairs, and employee insurance coverage.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2216 for up to $24,000,000 in sewer revenue bonds
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2217 for up to $18,000,000 in water revenue bonds
• $1,720,000.00 for WMCC South Wall and foundation repairs
• $1,000,000.00 for Starvaggi Memorial Pool vessel replacement
• $121,980.00 contract for traffic signal at Rothrock Avenue and Lindberg Way

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss the Millsop Community Center's South Wall Project, Phase III. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, along with routine procedural matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Millsop Community Center's South Wall Project - Phase III

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a regular meeting with several significant items on the agenda. The most consequential are two ordinances authorizing up to $24 million in sewer revenue bonds and $18 million in water revenue bonds for system improvements. The council will also vote on resolutions to purchase equipment, including a sanitation truck and a crew cab, and to allocate funds for park and community center upgrades.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $24,000,000 in sewer revenue bonds (Series 2024 A) and $2,000,000 in sewer revenue bonds (Series 2024 B) for sewer system improvements
• Ordinance authorizing up to $18,000,000 in water revenue bonds (Series 2024 A) for water system improvements
• Resolution to purchase 15 curb inlets for Ward IV catch basin repairs ($13,425.00)
• Resolution to purchase a 2023 International chassis with Loadmaster 25-yard packer for Sanitation ($230,013.66)
• Resolution to allocate up to $89,134.61 for Phase II of Starvaggi Memorial Park playground upgrade

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct second readings of three ordinances. These items involve amending trailer definitions in the parking code and adjusting salary levels for non-union municipal employees. The council will also consider a resolution to set the regular meeting time to 5:30 PM.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2212 to amend parking code definitions for trailers, motor homes, and RVs
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2213 regarding salary levels for a specific non-union municipal employee
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2214 regarding salary levels and position changes for specific non-union employees
• Resolution to adopt 5:30 PM as the time for regularly scheduled City Council meetings

City Council

Weirton City Council's regular meeting includes a second reading of a police salary ordinance, several resolutions for equipment purchases and property liens, and new ordinances on non-union salaries and transitioning the transit corporation into a city department. The agenda also includes proclamations, minutes approval, and routine reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2211 setting police salaries (FOP Lodge #84)
• Resolution renewing PTS Solutions software maintenance for $2,270
• Resolution for rumble strips on Bell Boulevard at $3,486.04
• Resolutions for fire rescue equipment ($88,876) and protective coats/pants ($30,720)
• Ordinance to transition Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss two items: the Weirton Transit Corporation and non-union salaries. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session if a majority votes for one.

• Discussion of Weirton Transit Corporation
• Discussion of non-union salaries
• Possible executive session under West Virginia Code 6-9A-4

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances to update the Unified Development Ordinance and abandon a portion of South 20th Street, as well as resolutions for various contracts, purchases, and appointments. Several items involve financial support and service agreements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2209 to repeal and re-enact the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 1301)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2210 to abandon an unopened portion of South 20th Street (40 ft x 143 ft)
• Resolution to provide $33,684 to the Business Development Corporation
• Resolution to contract for road de-icing salt at $90.86 per ton
• Resolution to contract for demolition and asbestos abatement at 113 Wetzel Street ($7,200 and $1,500)

City Council approved the Unified Development Ordinance update and the abandonment of a portion of South 20th Street. The council also authorized several service contracts, financial support for the Business Development Corporation, and demolition agreements for a property on Wetzel Street.

• Approved Unified Development Ordinance update (6-1)
• Approved abandonment of unopened portion of South 20th Street (7-0)
• Authorized $33,684.00 financial support to Business Development Corporation (7-0)
• Approved $7,200.00 demolition contract for 113 Wetzel Street (7-0)
• Approved $1,500.00 asbestos abatement for 113 Wetzel Street (7-0)
• Authorized $6,000.00 sponsorship for Christmas on Main Street (7-0)
• Approved $7,520.00 lien against 209 Maryland Avenue for demolition and testing (7-0)
• Approved road salt purchase at $90.86 per ton (7-0)

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 several items, including street renamings and community development. The agenda includes both carried-over and new discussion items, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Renaming of Vermont Street to MLK Boulevard/Way/Street (carried over from June 12, 2023)
• Renaming of Avenue B to commemorate Ronald 'Fritz' Williams
• Development of Weirton properties classified as brownfields and/or reuse
• Grocery store prospects for downtown Weirton
• Status of the Weirton Transit Corporation

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing notes to help Weirton Medical Center finance capital improvements, then meet to consider a second reading of an explosives ordinance repeal and multiple new resolutions and ordinances, including a major Unified Development Ordinance overhaul and several contracts with specific dollar amounts.

• Public hearing on tax-exempt/taxable notes for Weirton Medical Center capital improvements
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2208 repealing/replacing Article 513 'Explosives'
• Resolution to issue notes assisting Weirton Medical Center project financing
• AccuFund accounting software support contract renewal ($8,999.25)
• Ordinance to abandon unopened portion of South 20th Street in Buckingham Heights Addition #1

City Council approved the issuance of notes to help Weirton Medical Center finance capital improvements and related costs. The council also repealed a recent update to the Unified Development Ordinance to reinstate the 2005 version. Various maintenance contracts and budget revisions were approved.

• Approved issuance of notes to assist Weirton Medical Center financing (7-0)
• Repealed Ordinance No. 2155 to reinstate 2005 Unified Development Ordinance (6-1)
• Approved $13,993.29 for engine repair of Bolt Truck Number 57 (7-0)
• Approved $9,283.95 for repairs to Public Works hydraulic vehicle lift (7-0)
• Approved $8,999.25 for AccuFund accounting software support contract (7-0)
• Approved contract for GASB 34 accounting services up to $30,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Allen Hess to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to abandon portion of South 20" Street in Buckingham Heights Addition #1 (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a workshop to discuss Weirton Transit, followed by a special meeting. The council will consider an ordinance to transition the Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department and a resolution to renew its contract for up to 12 months. The special meeting also includes a request to enter executive session regarding public funds or commercial competition.

• Ordinance transitioning Weirton Transit Corporation into a Department of the City of Weirton
• Resolution to renew contract with Weirton Transit Corporation for transit service for no more than 12 months
• Executive session request under West Virginia Code 6-9A-4 for investment of public funds or commercial competition

City Council approved a resolution to begin the process of transitioning the Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department, pending due diligence and analysis of assets and liabilities. A second resolution to renew the transit contract for up to 12 months was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved resolution to transition Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department based on due diligence (7-0)
• Pulled resolution to renew contractual relationship with Weirton Transit Corporation for up to 12 months

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to conduct a new hearing for George D. Poelcher Jr. at 227 Franklin St. and to review administrative business for ten properties, mostly single-family dwellings, involving various owners and companies. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no dollar amounts or contract details provided.

• New hearing: George D. Poelcher Jr., 227 Franklin St. (single-family dwelling)
• Administrative: Sher E Punjab LLC, 3221 Orchard (single-family dwelling)
• Administrative: Zachary George, Brian & Virginia Ziarko, Compas Realty Group LLC, Ferguson Holdings WV LLC, 113 Wetzel (single-family dwelling)
• Administrative: J&S Roloff Services LLC (Brian McNab), Red Brick Commercial Building on West St, map/parcel 6-W42S-35
• Administrative: Edward Kuprowicz, 4329 Wells St; Sarah Brancazio, 209 Maryland; April Degarmo, 3622 Grant St; Trina Janura, 218 Wall St; Amber Cornell, 319 Baker St; James Eddy, 230 Avenue G; Corliss Brown, 313 Howard St (all single-family dwellings)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions for new police equipment, school resource officers, and funding for a fire station renovation. They will also consider ordinances on ward redistricting and transitioning the transit corporation into a city department.

• Purchase 49 Glock 45 handguns for police ($40,764.70)
• Purchase 4 AWD 2023 Ford Explorer SUVs for police ($173,040.00)
• Agreement for police officers as Prevention Resource Officers at Weir High, Weir Middle, and Weirton Elementary for 2023-2024
• Allocate $150,000 from ARPA funds for reconditioning former County Road Fire Station
• Demolition of structure at 209 Maryland Avenue ($7,400.00)

City Council approved the redistricting of seven wards for the 2024 election and the transition of the Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department. The council also authorized several police department purchases and an agreement for school resource officers.

• Approved redistricting of seven wards for 2024 election (7-0)
• Approved transitioning Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department (7-0)
• Approved $40,764.70 for 49 Glock 45 handguns for police (7-0)
• Approved $173,040.00 for four 2023 Ford Explorer SUVs for police (6-1)
• Approved $9,049.00 for two DJI drones for police (7-0)
• Approved agreement for police officers as Prevention Resource Officers in schools (7-0)
• Approved $150,000.00 from ARPA funds for former County Road Fire Station reconditioning (6-1)
• Approved $7,400.00 for demolition of 209 Maryland Avenue (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances regarding Weirton Transit Corporation. The first ordinance is to consider transitioning the transit corporation into a city department, and the second would enact that transition. A workshop earlier in the day will discuss Weirton Transit.

• Ordinance to consider transitioning Weirton Transit Corporation into a Department of the City of Weirton
• Ordinance transitioning Weirton Transit Corporation into a Department of the City of Weirton
• Workshop discussion on Weirton Transit

City Council approved an amended ordinance to consider transitioning the Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department based on a preliminary forensic audit. A second ordinance to actually transition the corporation was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved amended ordinance to consider transitioning Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department based on a forensic audit by Daniel W. Wagner (7-0)
• Pulled ordinance to transition Weirton Transit Corporation into a city department from the agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss a potential state partnership for bus service (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (7-0)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and hearing new cases. The agenda includes two new hearings for single-family dwellings and eight administrative business items, all involving property owners. No major policy decisions or large contracts are on the agenda.

• New hearing: Sher E Punjab LLC, 3221 Orchard (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: Zachary George, Brian & Virginia Ziarko, Compas Realty Group LLC, Ferguson Holdings WV LLC, 113 Wetzel (single-family dwelling)
• Administrative: Edward Kuprowicz, 4329 Wells St (single-family dwelling)
• Administrative: J&S ROLOFF SERVICES LLC, Red Brick Commercial Building on West St, parcel 6-W42S-35
• Administrative: Trina Janura, 218 Wall St (single-family dwelling)

The agency approved starting the demolition process for three single-family dwellings. Several other properties were carried over for further review or pending contractor start dates.

• Approved demolition process including asbestos for 3221 Orchard
• Approved demolition process for 113 Wetzel St.
• Approved demolition for 4329 Wells St.
• Carried over 209 Maryland Ave.
• Carried over 3622 Grant St.
• Carried over commercial building on West St. (J & S Roloff Services LLC)
• Carried over 218 Wall St.
• Carried over 319 Baker St., 230 Avenue G, and 313 Howard St.

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold a public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2204, authorizing up to $12 million in water revenue bonds for water system improvements. The regular meeting includes votes on several resolutions, including contracts for new trucks, asbestos abatement and demolition, and an ordinance to ban ground-feeding of wildlife. The council will also consider redistricting ward boundaries and various appointments.

• Ordinance 2204: $12,000,000 water revenue bonds for water system improvements (third reading)
• Purchase of 2024 GMC Sierra truck ($79,761) and two Ford trucks ($120,635 and $164,641) for Public Works
• Asbestos abatement ($3,100) and demolition ($6,700) of structure at 319 Baker Street
• Ordinance to prohibit ground-feeding of wildlife and birds within city limits
• Ordinance to redistrict seven wards to align with county precincts for 2024 election

The council held a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 2204 for water revenue bonds, though no public comment was made. The council approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023, regular meeting. The provided record ends before outcomes for other agenda items were noted.

• Approved May 8, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (6-0)

City Officials and Weirton African-American Community Pastors & Leaders

The City of Weirton is holding a meeting with African-American community pastors and leaders to discuss a range of local concerns. The agenda includes items carried over from a March 13, 2023 meeting, such as road resurfacing, street renaming, and traffic safety, plus a new item on handicap accessibility at the municipal building. The meeting is primarily a discussion session, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Resurfacing of Cove Road between Main Street (WV-2) and Cove Road intersection (Weirton Lumber)
• Renaming of Vermont Street to MLK Boulevard/Way/Street
• Home Improvement Program for homeowners
• Street lights on Weir Avenue North to Pennsylvania Avenue
• Traffic issues on Weir Avenue, including speeding and stop sign at Weir Avenue & 11th Street

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution authorizing up to $150,000 to reimburse Hancock and Brooke Counties for expenses related to the 2024 municipal election. The agenda also includes the possibility of an executive session, but no other business is listed.

• Resolution to appropriate up to $150,000 for election-related expenses in Hancock and Brooke Counties

City Council approved a resolution to reimburse Hancock and Brooke Counties for costs associated with the 2024 municipal election. The funding covers facilities, supplies, and services, including the purchase of two new voting machines in Brooke County.

• Approved amended resolution to appropriate $107,000 for 2024 municipal election expenses (7-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit to repurpose a closed place of worship into a salon and day spa. A separate corner lot variance for W43C was also approved. Both decisions were passed with board support.

• Approved corner lot variance for W43C
• Approved conditional use of 148 Maria Ave for a salon/day spa
• Required 148 Maria Ave to comply with UDO Section 10.26
• Limited 148 Maria Ave to marked, off-street parking only
• Required detailed parking and occupancy plans for 148 Maria Ave at permitting stage

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing an allotment of up to $35,000 to the Weirton Transit Corporation to address unanticipated revenue shortfalls in FY 2022-2023. The council will also convene into executive session to discuss matters involving the investment of public funds or commercial competition.

• Resolution to authorize up to $35,000.00 allotment to Weirton Transit Corporation for FY 2022-2023 revenue shortfalls
• Executive session under West Virginia Code 6-9A-4 for investment of public funds or commercial competition matters

City Council approved a resolution to provide funds to the Weirton Transit Corporation to address revenue shortfalls from FY 2022-2023. The final amount was increased from a proposed $35,000 to $50,000 via an amendment.

• Approved amendment to increase transit allotment from $35,000 to $50,000 (5-2)
• Approved resolution to allot up to $50,000 to Weirton Transit Corporation (5-2)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes. The main item is a reconsideration hearing for a property at 4329 Wells St. The agency will also discuss several administrative matters involving single-family dwellings and a commercial building.

• Reconsideration hearing for Edward Kuprowicz, 4329 Wells St
• Administrative business: 209 Maryland, 3622 Grant St, 113 Wetzel
• J&S Roloff Services LLC, red brick commercial building on West St
• Administrative business: 218 Wall St, 319 Baker St, 230 Avenue G, 313 Howard St

The agency approved the April 18, 2023 minutes and deferred action on eight separate property enforcement and demolition cases until the next meeting. One property owner was warned that failure to show progress during upcoming inspections would result in demolition.

• Approved April 18, 2023 minutes
• Tabled decision on 4329 Wells St. pending further interior inspections
• Tabled decision on 209 Maryland Ave. regarding asbestos testing and demolition
• Tabled decision on 3622 Grant St. demolition
• Tabled decision on 113 Wetzel regarding asbestos testing and demolition
• Tabled decision on West St. commercial building demolition
• Tabled decision on 218 Wall St. due to incomplete work
• Tabled decision on 319 Baker St. pending June council vote on bids

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes second readings of three ordinances: one to create a residential disability parking space at 3336 West Street, one to authorize up to $12,000,000 in water revenue bonds for water system improvements, and one to set a new maximum salary for a non-union employee. New business includes resolutions on revoking the Board of Park Commissioners, joining a housing consortium, creating a GIS system, budget revisions, a CDBG grant, and several contracts and appointments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2203: residential disability parking at 3336 West Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 2204: up to $12,000,000 in water revenue bonds
• Second reading of Ordinance 2205: new max salary for a non-union employee
• Resolution to revoke the Board of Park Commissioners
• Resolution for CDBG grant of $387,475.00

The council approved a $12 million water revenue bond for system improvements, tabled an ordinance to revoke the Board of Park Commissioners, and passed resolutions including a $387,475 CDBG grant and a $5,000 contribution for children's sports equipment. All votes were 7-0 except for a few with dissents or recusals.

• Approved $12M water revenue bond for system improvements (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance to revoke Board of Park Commissioners (7-0)
• Approved $387,475 CDBG grant (5-0; two recused)
• Approved $5,000 contribution for children's sports equipment to Madonna JR Dons (7-0)
• Approved resolution to settle police/fire fee delinquencies (6-1)
• Approved resolution for GIS RFP (6-1)
• Approved resolution to place lien on 3137 Elm Street for demolition costs ($10,313.75) (7-0)
• Approved re-appointments to Water Board and Housing Authority (7-0)

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to conduct hearings on five new cases involving single-family dwellings and a commercial building, and to address five administrative business items. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and communications.

• New hearing: 209 Maryland (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: 3622 Grant St (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: Ferguson Holdings WV LLC, 113 Wetzel (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: Edward Kuprowicz, 4329 Wells St (single-family dwelling)
• New hearing: J&S Roloff Services LLC, red brick commercial building on West St (parcel 6-W42S-35)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a public hearing and special meeting to adopt the official 2023-2024 levy rates. The council will also consider rescinding a 2021 resolution authorizing a contract for a sanitation department truck and entering a new contract naming the city manager as authorized signer. An informational workshop will follow with a presentation on a feasibility study for an event/conference center.

• Resolution adopting official City of Weirton levy rates 2023-2024
• Resolution to rescind September 13, 2021 contract for 2023 International chassis with Loadmaster 25-yard packer for Sanitation Department
• New contract naming City Manager as authorized signer for the sanitation truck purchase
• Presentation from BDC and CVB on feasibility study for an Event/Conference Center

City Council approved the official levy rates for 2023-2024. The council also approved a resolution to update the contract for a sanitation department vehicle to name the City Manager as the authorized signer.

• Adopted City of Weirton Official Levy Rates 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to rescind 2021 contract for a 2023 International Chassis with Loadmaster 25 Yard Packer and enter new contract naming City Manager as authorized signer (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop open to the public. The only agenda item is a discussion with AlignHR, a human resources firm. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion with AlignHR

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing up to $12,000,000 in water revenue bonds for water system improvements, establishing a residential disability parking space, and approving contracts for website services, water cooler services, and a chamber of commerce contribution. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Fair Housing Month and routine items like minutes and reports.

• Ordinance to establish a residential disability parking space at 3336 West Street
• Ordinance authorizing up to $12,000,000 in water revenue bonds (Series 2023 A) for water system improvements
• Ordinance modifying salary level for a non-union municipal employee
• Resolution to contract with CivicPlus and AudioEye for website maintenance and ADA compliance for $14,545.89
• Resolution to contribute $5,250.00 to Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Restoration Project

City Council authorized the issuance of up to $12 million in bonds for public waterworks system improvements. The council also approved several service contracts and a financial contribution for city Christmas lights.

• Approved issuance of up to $12M in Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 A (7-0)
• Approved ordinance for residential disability parking space at 3336 West Street (7-0)
• Approved salary level modification for a non-union municipal employee (7-0)
• Approved $14,524.89 agreement with CivicPlus and AudioEye for website services (7-0)
• Approved $5,250 contribution to Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Restoration Project (7-0)
• Approved $4,064.20 agreement with Aqua Filter Fresh, Inc. for water services (5-2)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted March 2023 financial report (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding requests for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural matters such as prayer, pledge, and possible executive session. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding requests

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and reviewing five single-family dwelling cases at specific addresses. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023
• Case: Trina Janura, 218 Wall St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Case: Amber Cornell, 319 Baker St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Case: James Eddy, 230 Avenue G. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Case: August Berg, 3137 Elm St. and Corliss Brown, 313 Howard St. (Single Family Dwellings)

The agency approved the February 21, 2023 minutes and voted to carry over several administrative cases regarding single-family dwellings. No final decisions were made on the properties discussed, as the board waited for legal clearances or deadlines.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes
• Tabled case for 218 Wall St. (carried over)
• Tabled case for 319 Baker St. (carried over)
• Tabled case for 230 Avenue G (carried over)
• Tabled case for 313 7 Elm St. (carried over)
• Tabled case for 313 Howard St. (carried over)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding an informational workshop with a single agenda item: discussing staffing for the Weirton Fire Department. The meeting is open to the public and may include an executive session if a majority votes for it, per West Virginia Code 6-9A-4.

• Discussion of Weirton Fire Department staffing

City Council

City Council approved the 2023-2024 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund budgets. The board authorized two paving contracts with Kelly Paving totaling over $1.78 million and approved a $75,000 allotment to the Weirton Transit Corporation for IRS tax debts.

• Approved 2023-2024 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund Budgets (6-1)
• Approved $1,520,440.63 contract with Kelly Paving for city-wide milling and paving (7-0)
• Approved $260,421.28 contract with Kelly Paving for CDBG eligible streets (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 one-time allotment to Weirton Transit Corporation for IRS tax balance (5-2)
• Approved up to $150,000 for storm sewer repairs in Ward IV (6-1)
• Approved $3,538 monthly contract with Nortec Communications for Microsoft 365 infrastructure (6-1)
• Approved $3,000 contract with Stericycle, Inc. for shredding services (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2201 and 2202 to amend Traffic Control Map (7-0 each)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three requests: a variance for a detached garage, a conditional use for an accessory dwelling unit, and a conditional use for a timbering project. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Variance request by Gino Guglielmo for a detached garage in the side yard at 57 Curie Drive (Tax Map W39, Parcel 18), contrary to UDO Article 10, Table 2.
• Conditional use request by Thomas Smith for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 128 Belmont Street (Tax Map W43B Parcel 256) under UDO Article 9.6.1.
• Conditional use request by Trumco Forest Products, on behalf of John Barone, for timbering on ~67 acres off US Highway 22 (Tax Map W43 Parcel 12).

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a detached garage and a conditional use for an accessory dwelling unit. Additionally, a conditional use for a timbering project was approved contingent on city department approval.

• Approved variance for detached garage at 57 Curie Drive (All in favor)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling unit at 128 Belmont Street (All in favor)
• Approved conditional use for timbering project off US Highway 22 contingent on city approval (All in favor)
• Approved January 3, 2023 minutes (All in favor)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget. The meeting is open to the public and is the sole agenda item.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget. The meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for two hours. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Budget

Weirton Transit Corporation

The Weirton Transit Corporation board is holding a special meeting to handle routine business and a few specific items. The board will review financial information regarding an IRS repayment plan and discuss the salary for the operations manager, along with standard reports on finances, fleet status, and ridership.

• Review of financial information regarding IRS repayment plan
• Discussion of salary for operations manager
• By-laws review and confirmation
• Board members review and confirmation
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023

Building Enforcement Agency

The Weirton Building Enforcement Agency will hold a new hearing regarding a single-family dwelling at 218 Wall St. The agency will also handle administrative business for three other single-family dwellings at 319 Baker St., 230 Avenue G., and 313 Howard St. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• New hearing for Trina Janura at 218 Wall St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative business for Amber Cornell at 319 Baker St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative business for James Eddy at 230 Avenue G. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative business for August Berg at 3137 Elm St. (Single Family Dwelling)
• Administrative business for Corliss Brown at 313 Howard St. (Single Family Dwelling)

The Building Enforcement Agency approved the demolition of a single-family dwelling at 218 Wall St. unless the owner appeals. Four other demolition cases were carried over to a future meeting.

• Approved demolition of 218 Wall St. unless appealed
• Carried over demolition of 319 Baker St.
• Carried over demolition of 230 Avenue G.
• Carried over demolition of 313 Howard St.
• Carried over demolition of 313 Elm St.
• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to sell property, several resolutions for contracts and change orders, and amendments to traffic control. The meeting is open to the public.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2200 for sale of property across from 669 Della Street to Terry M. Board
• Resolution for asbestos abatement at 3137 Elm Street with Justice Business Services, LLC ($3,360)
• Resolution for demolition of dwelling at 3137 Elm Street with Pulice Construction ($6,700)
• Resolution to enter into contract for fireworks display for July 4, 2023 ($19,500)
• Resolution to enter into property and liability insurance contract with Assure America Corporation/Travelers ($498,563)

City Council approved a property and liability insurance contract with Assure America Corporation/Travelers Property Casualty Company of America. The board also authorized several change orders for the Park Drive Infrastructure Project and approved contracts for asbestos abatement and demolition at 3137 Elm Street.

• Approved property and liability insurance contract for $498,563.00 (6-1)
• Approved sale of property across from 669 Della Street to Terry M. Board (7-0)
• Approved $3,360.00 asbestos abatement at 3137 Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved $6,700.00 demolition at 3137 Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved $19,500.00 contract for 2023 Fourth of July fireworks (7-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement for fire and rescue with Brooke County Firefighters Association (7-0)
• Approved revisions to the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget (7-0)
• Approved multiple change orders for Park Drive Infrastructure Project (7-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two requests: a variance for a second sign at 3711 Pennsylvania Avenue and a conditional use permit for a timbering project on about 20 acres off Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its January 3 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Variance request by Wes, LLC for a second sign at 3711 Pennsylvania Avenue (Tax Map W44K, Parcel 27)
• Conditional use request by Trumco Forest Products for Mercy Baptist Church to timber about 20 acres off Pennsylvania Avenue (Tax Map W44K, Parcel 1)
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting

The Board approved a request for a second sign at 3711 Pennsylvania Avenue. It also granted a Conditional Use permit for a 20-acre timbering project off Pennsylvania Avenue for Mercy Baptist Church.

• Approved variance for Wes, LLC to add a second sign at 3711 Pennsylvania Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved Conditional Use for Trumco Forest Products timbering project on 20 acres off Pennsylvania Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

City Council

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one item: a resolution authorizing the purchase of parts and labor for transmission repair on a city garbage truck, Bolt Truck Number 57, at a cost not to exceed $7,666.76. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as prayer, pledge, roll call, and a possible executive session.

• Resolution authorizing transmission repair for Bolt Truck Number 57, not to exceed $7,666.76

City Council approved a resolution to pay for parts and labor to repair the transmission of Bolt Truck Number 57. The cost for the repair is not to exceed $7,666.76.

• Approved purchase of parts and labor for Bolt Truck Number 57 transmission repair, not to exceed $7,666.76 (7-0)

City Council

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, to consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include authorizing revisions to the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund budget, purchasing new firefighting gear, and buying equipment for the Public Works Department. The council will also vote on selling a property on Della Street. The meeting includes routine items like prayer, pledge, and approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution to authorize revisions to the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund budget
• Resolution to contract for replacement firefighting coats, pants, and boots for $16,771.00
• Resolution to purchase a Road Lazar Roadpack for street striping and marking for $55,270.00
• Resolution to purchase a Tarco Windy Vacuum Leaf Loader for $89,734.00
• Ordinance for sale of property across from 669 Della Street (Map/Parcel W43F-95) to Trisha Pratt

City Council approved several equipment purchases for public works and fire services, authorized general fund budget revisions, and approved the sale of a city-owned property. The council also authorized payments for building assessments and pool demolition.

• Authorized revisions to the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget (7-0)
• Approved $16,771.00 contract for protective firefighting gear (7-0)
• Approved $55,270.00 purchase of a Road Lazar Roadpack for street marking (7-0)
• Approved $89,734.00 purchase of a Tarco Windy Vacuum Leaf Loader (7-0)
• Approved sale of property across from 669 Della Street to Trisha Pratt for $600.00 (7-0)
• Approved $5,035.00 payment to Thrasher Group for building assessment (6-0)
• Approved $66,848.00 payment to Raze International for Marland Heights pool demolition (6-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Zoning Appeals Board

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a postponed conditional use request for timbering on about 30 acres off Thompson Hill Road, plus two variance requests for reduced setbacks. The board will also elect officers. Public comments are part of the agenda.

• Conditional use for timbering on ~30 acres off Thompson Hill Road (Tax Map W7, Parcel 28) by DeNoon Lumber Co, LLC for Three Springs Industrial Park
• Rear yard setback variance at 238 Three Springs Drive (along Potomac Avenue) requested by 250 Three Springs, LP
• Front yard setback variance (11 feet) at 2619 Pennsylvania Avenue (secondary frontage along Allen Street) requested by Development Management Group
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chair

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two setback variance requests for commercial properties. A timbering project request for Three Springs Industrial Park remains postponed.

• Approved rear yard setback variance for 238 Three Springs Drive (O’Reillys building)
• Approved 11-foot front yard setback variance for 2619 Pennsylvania Avenue (Dollar General)
• Elected Keith as Chairman
• Elected Bill as Vice Chairman
• Postponed Conditional Use request for timbering project at Thompson Hill Road