Weirton public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Weirton City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to establish new annual salaries for the mayor and council members. The council will also consider resolutions related to modifying terms of Weirton Medical Center notes in connection with its proposed affiliation with WVU Health System, as well as allocating $350,000 for park and playground upgrades. Other items include a storm line replacement contract, employee insurance agreements, and reappointments to city boards.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2235 setting new mayor salary and Ordinance 2236 setting new council salaries
- Resolution to modify terms of tax-exempt revenue notes for Weirton Medical Center related to affiliation with WVU Health System
- Resolution to allocate $350,000 for Marland Heights Park pavilion/restrooms, Brookline Street Playground upgrades, and other recreation facilities
- Resolution to authorize a $19,850 contract for storm line replacement and relocation on North 10th Street
- Resolutions to enter into health, vision, dental, and life insurance contracts for city employees
Zoning Appeals Board
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will determine if the applicants may encroach into the required rear yard setback.
- Variance request for a porch addition at 177 Kanawha Road to encroach 12 feet into the 30-foot rear yard setback
City Council
The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on two resolutions: implementing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in the Half Moon and North End areas, and amending the city charter to reinstate a primary election. The council may also hold an executive session as permitted by West Virginia Code.
- Resolution to implement Tax Increment Financing districts in Half Moon and North End areas
- Resolution to amend City of Weirton Charter Article VIII to re-implement a primary election
- Possible executive session under West Virginia Code 6-9A-4
Zoning Appeals Board
The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals is considering a request from Ed Grace for Conditional Use approval to expand an existing nonconforming use at 395 South 11th Street. The board will also handle procedural items including roll call, communications, citizen comments, and old business.
- Ed Grace seeks Conditional Use approval to expand a nonconforming use at 395 South 11th Street (Tax Map W43F, Parcel 37.39), as required by Article 8 (B)(1) of the UDO.
City Council
The Weirton City Council will consider a final reading of an ordinance to reduce the Police and Fire Service Fee to $50 per structure/unit, tabled from October 7. The agenda also includes resolutions to allocate $140,000 for Panhandle Rail Trail paving, $76,185 for traffic light upgrades, and $10,000 each for asbestos abatement and demolition at two properties. Additionally, ordinances to adjust mayor and council salaries are up for a vote.
- Second reading of ordinance to establish a residential disability parking space at 269 Wetzel Street
- Ordinance to reduce Police and Fire Service Fee to $50 per structure/unit (tabled from Oct. 7)
- Resolution to contribute $7,500 to Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park
- Resolution to allocate up to $140,000 for 1.25 miles of Panhandle Rail Trail paving
- Resolution to authorize $76,185 for traffic light upgrades citywide
City Council
The City Council will consider an ordinance modifying Ordinance #1313. This includes establishing new minimum and maximum salary levels for specific non-union municipal employees. The ordinance also addresses adding or eliminating certain positions within the Weirton Transit Department.
- Ordinance to modify salary levels for specific non-union municipal employees
- Addition or elimination of certain positions in the Weirton Transit Department
City Council
The Weirton City Council will consider several resolutions regarding equipment purchases, infrastructure repairs, and budget revisions. This includes a new street sweeper, asbestos abatement at 230 Avenue G, and funding for the Weirton Area Water Board. The council will also review a report on zoning and the Draft Unified Development Ordinance.
- Purchase of an Elgin Whirlwind street sweeper for $375,640.00
- Asbestos abatement and demolition at 230 Avenue G for $11,300.00
- A $200,000 contribution to the Weirton Area Water Board
- Roof repairs and a new generator for the Fire Department County Road Station
- Acceptance of the zoning study and Draft Unified Development Ordinance