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Weirton public meetings in 2025

34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council

City Council discusses County Road Fire Station at workshop

The Weirton City Council will hold an informational workshop on December 16, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, Room 201. The agenda lists a single discussion topic: the County Road Fire Station. No decisions or actions are indicated in the agenda.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

City Council

Council votes on $230,013.66 sanitation truck purchase swap

The council will conduct second‑reading votes on four ordinances that amend the traffic‑control map and related regulations, including disability parking spaces and stop signs on Wells Street. New business includes resolutions to revise the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget, to rescind a 2023 sanitation vehicle purchase and approve a new $230,013.66 International chassis for the Sanitation Department, and to adopt insurance contracts for city employees. The meeting also contains re‑appointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved revisions to the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget

The Weirton City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, all passing with a 7‑0 vote. Key actions included updates to the traffic control map, a change to the police department’s minimum work week, and the creation of new disability parking spaces. The council also authorized revisions to the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget and approved new health, vision, dental, and life insurance contracts for city employees, as well as a chassis purchase for the Sanitation Department.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board to review self-storage and metal recycling requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two conditional use requests. The board will determine if these specific land uses are permitted in their respective districts.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves two driveway variance requests

The Zoning Appeals Board approved a variance for Anthony Babiak to add a second driveway at 311 Raleigh Avenue. It also approved two variances for Richard Popkie at 276 Bell Boulevard: a second driveway and a reduced width of 8 feet. Both approvals were unanimous and no public objections were recorded.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

City Council

City allocates $9,586 opioid settlement funds for DUI training goggles

The Weirton City Council will consider a resolution to spend $9,586 from the WV opioid settlement on DUI simulation goggles for police training. Additional items include a $5,000 contribution to a veterans memorial park, a retention‑pay incentive for city employees, updates to purchasing procedures, and revisions to the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget. Several ordinances will be read for a second time, covering zoning map amendments, traffic control changes, and salary level adjustments for non‑union municipal staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approved revisions to the 2025-2026 General Fund budget

The Weirton City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the zoning map, traffic control zones, employee salary ranges, and a budget revision for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. They also authorized $9,586 from the WV opioid settlement for DUI simulation goggles, increased a veterans memorial contribution to $7,000, and adopted new purchasing procedures and a retention‑pay incentive for city employees.

Wed Nov 5, 2025

City Council

City council to discuss lowering speed limits in residential areas

The Weirton City Council will hold an informational workshop to explore the possibility of reducing speed limits in residential neighborhoods. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Weirton Municipal Building.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on ordinance changing salary levels for non-union city employees

The City Council will consider an ordinance that modifies Ordinance #1313. The amendment would set new minimum and maximum salary ranges for certain non-union municipal employees and could add or eliminate specific positions. The proposal is presented by the City Manager and Councilman Stead.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved new salary ordinance for non-union municipal employees

The council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance modifying Ordinance #1313 that establishes new minimum and maximum salary levels for specific non‑union municipal employees and adds or eliminates certain positions. The motion was introduced by Councilman Stead and passed 7‑0. The council also approved a motion to allow public comment, which also passed 7‑0, though no comments were made. No other actions were taken.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council

Council to approve $240,795 ADA curb‑ramp contract and multiple ordinance updates

The Weirton City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including sewer regulation corrections, traffic speed limit reductions, new stop signs, crosswalk installations, and updates to weapons and stormwater rules. It will also consider resolutions to recognize Municipal Government Week, adjust non‑union employee salary ranges, and enter contracts and fund allocations for ADA curb ramps, auction services, an outdoor fitness court, a grant application, and opioid‑settlement programs. Additional resolutions address budget revisions, a $50,000 engineering services cap, tree‑trimming services, and a traffic‑data collector purchase.

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✓ Decided: Council approves traffic safety ordinances and municipal week resolution

The council gave final approval to several ordinances, including changes to sewer regulations, a speed‑limit reduction on Thurman Avenue, a new stop sign on Figueroa Street, crosswalk installations on West Street, a stormwater management update, a weapons‑policy revision, and a cleanup of outdated ordinances. All were approved unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing West Virginia Municipal Government Week.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

City Council

City Council will discuss non-union salaries at an informational workshop.

The Weirton City Council will hold an informational workshop on September 24, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Room 201 of the Municipal Building. The agenda lists a single topic: non-union salaries. The council is expected to discuss the topic but no formal action is indicated.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

City Council

Weirton City Council to consider budget revisions and multiple traffic changes

City Council will discuss revisions to the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget and the establishment of a pilot Youth Council. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding speed limits, stop signs, and crosswalks.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget revisions, youth council, traffic changes, fire equipment purchase

The Weirton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to revise the 2025‑2026 General Fund budget. It also approved the creation of a Weirton Youth Council pilot, an emergency purchase of a rear differential for a fire ladder truck costing $12,821.25, and several traffic‑related ordinances. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board to review three driveway variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three requests for variances from the city's Zoning Ordinance. Two requests involve adding a second driveway to a residence, and one involves a driveway width below the minimum requirement.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two driveway variances for Raleigh Ave and Bell Blvd

The Zoning Appeals Board unanimously approved a variance for Anthony Babiak to add a second driveway at 311 Raleigh Avenue. The board also unanimously approved Richard Popkie's requests for a second driveway and an 8‑foot width at 276 Bell Boulevard. Both approvals will be forwarded to Pam for permit processing. The minutes from the August 15 meeting were also approved unanimously.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $715k in new vehicles, safety gear, and opioid-funded staff

The Weirton City Council will decide on contracts totaling $715,000 for police and street department vehicles, safety equipment, and opioid settlement fund allocations. The meeting also includes second readings of speed-limit and stop-sign ordinances and a proclamation for West Virginia Donor Day.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1 M+ in contracts, including police trucks and opioid funds

The council unanimously approved two traffic ordinances, a $33,684 grant to the Business Development Corporation, a $5,940 per‑capita contribution to the regional planning commission, and a series of contracts totaling over $1 million for street‑department trucks, police equipment, fireworks, water‑rescue gear, computer servers, and opioid‑settlement allocations. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board to consider timbering project for Trumco Forest Products

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a tabled request for conditional use approval. The request concerns a selective timbering project on approximately 37 acres.

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✓ Decided: Board approved July 1 minutes and removed timber project from table

The Zoning Appeals Board approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The board also voted 5‑0 to remove the Trumco Forest Products conditional‑use request for a selective timbering project from the table. No other actions were taken.

Wed Jul 30, 2025

City Council

Weirton City Council to discuss non-union salaries

The City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss non-union salaries. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board holds workshop on Trumco Forest Products timbering request

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding an informational workshop with the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The body will discuss a timbering request for approximately 37 acres located between Marland Heights and Freedom Way.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

City Council

Weirton City Council to consider HUD grant plans and local infrastructure updates

City Council will discuss the FY 2025-2029 HUD consolidated plan and annual action plan. The body is also considering several ordinances regarding noise, speed limits, and traffic signage, along with various municipal contracts and budget revisions.

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✓ Decided: Council approved FY2025 HUD housing programs and multiple city ordinances

The Weirton City Council unanimously approved the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs and filed the required HUD plans. It also approved participation in the Northern Panhandle Home Consortium, reduced the speed limit on Central Avenue, installed a stop sign at Bennett Drive, and adopted a code‑enforcement subscription and an asbestos‑abatement contract. A proposed amendment to the noise ordinance failed, and the council approved budget revisions for the General Fund and Coal Severance Fund.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on two appointments to the Weirton Area Water Board

The Weirton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two appointments to the Weirton Area Water Board. The body will vote on resolutions proposed by Mayor Harris.

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✓ Decided: Council approves appointment of Joseph Paolo to Water Board, allows citizen comments

The council voted 6-0 to permit citizen comments at the special meeting. Councilmembers approved an amendment to the resolution appointing Joseph Paolo to the Weirton Area Water Board, changing the term language. The amended resolution was then approved by a 5-1 vote, confirming Paolo’s appointment. The resolution to appoint Lawrence Wright as an ex‑officio member was withdrawn per the city attorney’s recommendation.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

City Council

Council to consider 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and budget revisions

The Weirton City Council will vote on the city's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 through 2030 and revisions to the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget. The body is also reviewing several police equipment contracts and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts strategic plan for 2025‑2030 and approves key budget items

The council approved a resolution modifying tax‑exempt revenue notes for the Weirton Medical Center project (7‑0). It also adopted the City’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2025‑2030 (7‑0) and approved several contracts and budget revisions, each with a 7‑0 vote. A motion to amend the City Manager’s expenditure limit failed (5‑2). The water‑board re‑appointment remained tabled.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board to review fence variance and salon permit

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two land-use requests. These include a variance for a privacy fence and a conditional use permit to convert a former place of worship into a commercial space.

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✓ Decided: Board conditionally approved salon/day spa at 148 Maria Ave

The Zoning Appeals Board approved a corner‑lot variance (W43C Partial 213) after a motion was made, seconded and all members voted in favor. It also approved, conditionally, the conversion of a former church at 148 Maria Ave into a salon/day spa, requiring compliance with UDO Section 10.26 and submission of detailed floor‑plan and parking layouts. The board will monitor compliance and may revisit the approval if future violations occur.

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Wed May 28, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss County Road Fire Station activation

The City Council is holding an informational workshop to discuss the activation of the County Road Fire Station. The body will also discuss the expansion of fire personnel.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council

Weirton City Council to discuss non-union salary ordinance changes

City Council will hold an informational workshop to discuss changes to the non-union salary ordinance.

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Mon May 12, 2025

City Council

Council considers $155,693 sanitation truck and $118,000 police range equipment

Weirton City Council will vote on several equipment purchases for the Police and Public Works departments. The body is also considering budget revisions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and changes to parking ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $155,693 sanitation equipment purchase and multiple contracts

The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for storm line work, indoor shooting range equipment, website services, IT support, a crew cab truck, sanitation equipment, and a no‑parking ordinance. They also approved an amendment to parking permit requirements. The re‑appointment of Don Gianni to the Water Board was tabled by a 4‑3 vote. All other motions passed 7‑0.

Tue May 6, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Appeals Board to hear side yard variance for Palisades Drive addition

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on May 6, 2025, to consider two variance requests. The first is a two-foot side yard variance for a new addition at 3914 Palisades Drive, and the second is a variance to allow a six-foot privacy fence extending into the front yard at 2629 Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also handle routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and citizen comments.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025

City Council

City Council to discuss developing a strategic plan for Weirton

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the development of a strategic plan for the city. No other agenda items are listed. An executive session may be held if voted upon.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council

Council to adopt 2025-2026 levy rates

The City Council will hold a public hearing at 9:45 AM to adopt the official 2025-2026 levy rates, followed by a special meeting at 10:00 AM to vote on a resolution adopting those rates. No other business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025‑2026 levy rates

The City Council approved a resolution adopting the official City of Weirton levy rates for fiscal years 2025‑2026. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. The council then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No public comment was received on the levy rates.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

City Council

Council to consider $1.26 million city-wide paving contract, other items

The Weirton City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, with second readings of five ordinances and several new business resolutions. Key actions include approving a $1,255,044.85 contract for city-wide milling and paving, a $235,000 contract for ADA curb ramps, and a demolition payment of $11,440.42. The council will also consider an amendment to the FY 2024 CDBG Action Plan and new parking restrictions on Mineral Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved $1.26M city‑wide paving contract

The Weirton City Council voted 7‑0 to approve a series of ordinances and resolutions. Highlights include a $1,255,044.85 contract with Kelly Paving for city‑wide milling and paving, a $235,000 contract for ADA curb ramps, a $11,440.42 demolition payment, and a new no‑parking ordinance on Mineral Avenue. All items were adopted without opposition.

Mon Mar 10, 2025

City Council

Opioid settlement funds allocated to police and fire departments for equipment and training

The Weirton City Council will consider second readings of two ordinances and vote on numerous resolutions including allocating $211,654.85 in opioid settlement funds to the police department and $277,555.10 to the fire department for equipment and training. The council will also decide on approving the FY2025-2026 budgets, a fireworks contract, and several traffic and code enforcement changes.

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✓ Decided: Weirton Council approves FY2025-26 budgets, opioid fund allocations

The Weirton City Council approved the 2025-2026 General Fund and Coal Severance Fund budgets, and allocated $489,209.95 in WV opioid settlement funds to the police and fire departments. All other agenda items, including ordinances and resolutions, were approved unanimously (7-0).

Tue Mar 4, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning board to consider 7-foot height variance for structure at 3624 Riverview Drive

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a height variance request for an accessory structure. The applicant, Darl Magee, seeks a variance of seven feet from the 15-foot maximum allowed in the R-2 zoning district for a property at 3624 Riverview Drive. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

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Wed Feb 26, 2025

City Council

Council to discuss proposed FY 2025-2026 general fund budget

The Weirton City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. No other items are on the agenda. The workshop is open to the public.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to review proposed FY2025-2026 General Fund Budget

The Weirton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. This is the sole agenda item, and the meeting is open to the public.

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Wed Feb 12, 2025

City Council

City Council holds budget workshop for proposed FY 2025-2026 General Fund

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund Budget. The session is open to the public and is intended for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on $17,815 in demolition/abatement contracts and budget revisions

The Weirton City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2025. They will vote on a second reading of an ordinance for a disability parking space, and consider resolutions for property insurance, right-of-way agreements, asbestos abatement and demolition contracts, budget revisions, a new code enforcement ordinance, and other items. Public remarks and an executive session may also occur.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $604,104 insurance contract in 4-3 vote

The council approved a property and liability insurance contract with Assure America/USI/Travelers for $604,104, passing 4-3 after a roll call vote. It also approved a right-of-way agreement for utility lines serving Form Energy, contracts for asbestos abatement and demolition at 318 Howard Street and 170 Franklin Street, a budget revision, an ordinance for code inspector enforcement, and several other resolutions. All other items passed unanimously.

Tue Feb 4, 2025

Zoning Appeals Board

Zoning Board to consider conditional use requests for manufacturing and recycling

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two conditional use requests for business operations. The board is also scheduled to elect officers.

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✓ Decided: Zoning board approves conditional use for light manufacturing at 491 Park Drive

The Weirton Zoning Board of Appeals approved two conditional use requests. Premium Guard, Inc. received approval for light manufacturing at 491 Park Drive, and Spirit Energy Services LLC received approval for a recycling/transfer operation at 401 Three Springs Drive. Both approvals were unanimous.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on General Fund budget revision

The Weirton City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, to vote on several items. These include a resolution to revise the FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget, a resolution to repair the Fire Department's Bay 2 garage door (not to exceed $5,390), and an ordinance to establish a residential disability parking space at 104 Rhing Court. The agenda also includes a minor amendment to the CDBG-CV annual action plan and appointments to the Traffic and Planning Commissions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2019 CDBG-CV plan amendment and budget revisions

The Weirton City Council approved all six new business items unanimously (7-0), including a minor amendment to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan for CDBG-CV funds, a $5,390 fire department garage door repair, revisions to the 2024-2025 General Fund budget, a residential disability parking space at 104 Rhing Court, and appointments to the Traffic and Planning Commissions. The council also approved the December 9, 2024 minutes, the finance report, and entered executive session for personnel matters. No items were tabled or denied.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

City Council

City Council to appoint City Manager, Attorney, Judge, and Police Chief

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and finalize appointments for key city leadership roles. Following an executive session, the council will move to appoint and swear in the City Manager, City Attorney, City Judge, and Police Chief.

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✓ Decided: Weirton Council appoints city manager, attorney, judge, police chief

At a special meeting on January 6, 2025, the Weirton City Council unanimously approved the appointments of Michael A. Adams as City Manager, Vincent S. Gurrera as City Attorney, Dean Makricostas as City Judge, and Walter Charles Kush as Police Chief. All four motions passed 7-0. The council first convened in executive session to discuss the appointments, then returned to open session to vote.