Moundsville, WV

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

The Moundsville City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 18, 2026. The main items are a vote to transfer properties to the Moundsville Land Reuse Agency, a vote to authorize a community tree committee, and a report on the new municipal building. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a public hearing.

• Vote to transfer properties from the City of Moundsville to the Moundsville Land Reuse Agency
• Vote to authorize City Manager to establish a Community Tree Committee to work with BelOMar on grants and funding
• Report on progress of new municipal building
• Receive and file TNT Fireworks thank you
• Approve minutes of August 4, 2026 regular council meeting

City Council

The Moundsville City Council sub-committees (Finance, Policy, Traffic) are meeting to discuss several items. The Finance sub-committee will review the July 31, 2026 revenue and expense report. The Policy sub-committee will discuss a community tree grant and a letter of support for reappointing Stephen Corder to the West Virginia First Foundation. The Traffic sub-committee will hold a public meeting on the ADA Transition Plan.

• Review of July 31, 2026 Revenue and Expense Report
• Discussion of WV Division of Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Community Tree Grant
• Discussion of Letter of Support to reappoint Stephen Corder to West Virginia First Foundation
• Public meeting on ADA Transition Plan

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will meet to approve minutes from the July 21 meeting, hear a public presentation, and vote on new business including lawn maintenance and police vehicle bids. The council will also review pension fund statements and consider reappointing a resident to a land reuse agency.

• Vote to award Parks and Recreation lawn maintenance bid
• Vote to award bid for purchase of two police cruisers
• Consideration to reappoint Janina Burton to the City of Moundsville Land Reuse Agency
• Receive and file Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund June 30, 2026 statement of accounts
• Receive and file Police Pension & Relief Fund June 30, 2026 statement of accounts

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including approval of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and a resolution to revise the 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget. A public hearing will allow community members to address the council for up to five minutes. The council will also consider reappointments to the Police Civil Service Board, the Water Board, and the appointment of the Fire Chief.

• Vote to approve minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 2026
• General public hearing – five‑minute statements from community members
• Resolution for 2026‑2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1
• Reappointment of Brad Varlas to the Moundsville Water Board
• Reappointment of Jerri Moore to the Police Civil Service Board and appointment of Kevin Kimple as Fire Chief

City Council

The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will meet to discuss city business. Key items include a review of the June 30, 2026 Revenue & Expense Report and the first budget revision for the 2026-2027 General Fund.

• Review of June 30, 2026 Revenue & Expense Report
• Discussion of 2026-2027 General Fund Budget Revision #1
• Quarterly Land Reuse Agency Report presented by Danielle Harmon
• Scheduling of Sanitation Committee Meeting

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on a resolution for the 2026-2027 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1, award a demolition bid, and award the 2026 Paving Project. The council will also receive and file the Sanitary Board and Storm Water Board budgets for 2026-2027, as well as the city's FY2025 Compilation and Audit reports. Appointments include Elijah Gikas to the Moundsville Housing Authority and the reappointment of Timothy McCormick to the Arts & Culture Commission.

• Consideration and vote on Resolution for 2026-2027 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1
• Discussion and vote to award demolition bid
• Discussion and vote to award 2026 Paving Project
• Receive and file Sanitary Board 2026-2027 Budget
• Appointment of Elijah Gikas to Moundsville Housing Authority

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on cash funding option #1 for the proposed Indoor Rec Center and several employee benefit contracts for the 2026-2027 program year. Other items include a request to designate a handicap parking space on Tomlinson Avenue, a half-page ad purchase for a high school football program, and a $50 donation to a golf scramble. An executive session on city manager evaluation and compensation is anticipated.

• Vote on Cash Funding Option #1 for the proposed Indoor Rec Center
• Contract with The Health Plan for employee health care benefits, 2026-2027
• Contract with Principal Life Insurance for dental, vision, and life insurance
• Resolution authorizing workers' compensation insurance renewal with AssuredPartners of WV
• Request from Marshall County Clerk to designate handicap parking space at former AEP office on Tomlinson Avenue

City Council

The Finance sub-committee will hear a presentation on health/dental/vision/life insurance proposals for 2026-2027, consider a $25,000.00 donation request from the Marshall County Historical Society, and discuss funding options for a proposed indoor recreation center. The Policy sub-committee will discuss hiring an animal control officer. The Traffic sub-committee has no listed items.

• Presentation from the Schwendeman Group with Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Proposals for Program Year 2026-2027
• Gary Rider, Marshall County Historical Society, requesting $25,000.00 donation for the Historical Museum
• Discussion of funding options for the proposed Indoor Rec Center
• Discussion of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contractual agreements for lease purchases
• Discussion of hiring an Animal Control Officer for the City of Moundsville

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on a resolution to enter into a liability coverage agreement through Assured Partners with WVCorp Insurance Company for the 2026-2027 year. Council will also vote on a donation to the MEDC Car Show for Manager's Choice and Mayor's Choice. Additionally, the council will consider reappointments to the Land Reuse Agency and Planning Commission.

• Resolution to enter into liability coverage agreement with WVCorp Insurance Company for 2026-2027
• Donation to MEDC Car Show for Manager's Choice and Mayor's Choice
• Reappointment of Cody Cumpston to the Land Reuse Agency
• Reappointment of Todd Morris to the Moundsville Planning Commission
• Community outreach presentation by David Voithofer of the Marshall County Co-Op

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including awarding a bid for the proposed Indoor Rec Center and a demolition contract. They will also vote on budget revisions for the General Fund and Coal Severance Tax Fund, and consider donations of $100,000 to the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for a ladder truck and $100 to the Marshall County Relay for Life campaign.

• Consideration and Vote on a Resolution for the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget Revision #2
• Consideration and Vote on a Resolution for the 2025-2026 Coal Severance Tax Fund Budget Resolution #2
• Consideration and Vote to Award Bid for the Proposed Indoor Rec Center
• Consideration and Vote to Award the DLAP Demolition Bid
• Consideration of and Vote on Donating $100,000.00 to the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department Toward the Purchase of a Ladder Truck

City Council

The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will meet on May 13, 2026. The Finance sub-committee will review bids and funding options for the proposed Indoor Rec Center, discuss a donation to the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for a firetruck, review budget revisions, and consider several donation requests. The Policy sub-committee will discuss community outreach presenters. No items are listed for the Traffic sub-committee.

• Review bids and funding options for proposed Indoor Rec Center
• Discuss donation to Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for firetruck purchase
• Review General Fund 2025-2026 Budget Revision #2
• Consider donation request for OVAC Queens of Queens Pageant
• Consider donation request for Relay for Life

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider approving sealed bids for surplus items, issue a proclamation for National Mobility Awareness Month, and hold an executive session to discuss personnel termination. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, a public hearing featuring a local author, and a report on the new municipal building.

• Vote to approve sealed bids on surplus items
• Proclamation for National Mobility Awareness Month
• Executive session anticipated for personnel termination discussion (WV Code §6-9-4(a)(2)(A))
• City manager report on progress of new municipal building

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on laying the levy for the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. They will also consider awarding the 2026 Parks and Recreation Lawn Maintenance Bid, using $10,000 from the municipal sales tax buffer for America250 events, and several donations. A presentation on the Big Grave Creek channel maintenance agreement is scheduled during the general public hearing.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026-2027 General Fund Budget levy
• Consideration and vote on awarding 2026 Parks and Recreation Lawn Maintenance Bid
• Proposal to use $10,000 from Municipal Sales Tax Buffer for America250 events
• Donation of $50 to Cub Scout Pack 78
• Donation of $100 to Ms Wheelchair West Virginia Heather Gillespie for national competition expenses

City Council

City Council sub-committees will meet to discuss the March revenue and expense report, a donation from the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for a ladder truck, and the budget for the America 250 celebration including banners for Jefferson Avenue. The Policy sub-committee will receive a Land Reuse Agency update and consider rescheduling May 12 meetings due to Election Day. No final votes are scheduled; all items are under discussion.

• Presentation by Carl Farley (Moundsville VFD) and discussion of donation for a ladder truck
• Discussion of budget for America 250 Celebration and purchasing banners for Jefferson Avenue
• Cub Scout Pack 78 cake bake donation request
• Land Reuse Agency update by Danielle Harmon
• Discussion of rescheduling May 12 sub-committee meetings to May 13 due to Election Day

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing featuring remarks from retiring Northwood Health Systems CEO Mark Games and incoming CEO Jeremy Sagun. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes, reports from the city manager and department heads, and discussion of old and new business.

• Public hearing: remarks from retiring CEO Mark Games and incoming CEO Jeremy Sagun of Northwood Health Systems

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will vote on transferring three city-owned properties (1708 Center Street, 1409 Center Street, and 607 11th Street) to the Land Reuse Agency. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing the city manager to sign contracts for employee benefit plans with Attentive. A general public hearing and recognition of a local student accepted to the Naval Academy are on the agenda.

• Vote to transfer city-owned properties at 1708 Center Street, 1409 Center Street, and 607 11th Street to Land Reuse Agency
• Resolution to authorize contract for Attentive's Preventive Care Management Plan
• Resolution to authorize contract for Attentive's Self-Insured Medical Reimbursement Plan
• Resolution to authorize contract for Attentive's Premium-Only Plan
• Recognition of John Marshall student Brodie Baker for Naval Academy acceptance

City Council

The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees meet to discuss several funding requests and property transfers. The Finance sub-committee will discuss a $25,000 donation request from the Marshall County Historic Preservation Society for museum repairs, a donation to the Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for a fire truck, and pay increases effective July 1, 2026. No final decisions are made at this meeting; items are discussed before being brought to the full council.

• Discuss donation of $25,000 to Marshall County Historic Preservation Society for repairs at 6th Street & Tomlinson Avenue
• Discuss donation to Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department for fire truck purchase
• Discuss transfer of city-owned properties at 1708 Center Street, 1409 Center Street, and 607 11th Street to Land Reuse Agency
• Discuss pay increases effective July 1, 2026
• Discuss America 250 event

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Coal Severance Tax budgets and on a proposed stormwater rate increase. Council will then vote on the third and final reading of an ordinance increasing stormwater user fees, and consider approving the 2026-2027 budgets. Other items include a report on the new municipal building and receipt of the Housing Authority annual report.

• Third and final reading of ordinance increasing stormwater user fees (amend Sections 922.05 and 922.06)
• Public hearing and consideration of 2026-2027 General Fund and Coal Severance Tax budgets
• Public hearing on proposed stormwater rate increase
• Report on progress of new municipal building
• Consideration to receive and file Moundsville Housing Authority FY 2025 Annual Report

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will meet to review the proposed 2027 budget and budget message. This presentation will be delivered by City Manager Rick Healy.

• Presentation of Proposed 2027 Budget and Budget Message

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance to raise stormwater user fees. It will also discuss entering into a flooding control agreement with the Northern Panhandle Conservation District, vote on financing a 2026 Ford F-150 for the police department, and consider a policy to phase out pennies in circulation. The city manager will report on the new municipal building and present the 2025 year-end report.

• Second reading and vote on ordinance to increase stormwater user fees (Sections 922.05 and 922.06)
• Discussion of an agreement with Northern Panhandle Conservation District for 2026 Operation & Maintenance Flooding Control
• Consideration and vote on financing with Community Bank for lease-purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 for Police Department
• Consideration and vote to authorize elimination of pennies in circulation policy
• Public hearing and community outreach presentations

City Council

The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees are meeting to review budget requests and financial reports. The Finance sub-committee will specifically discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and financing for a Police Department 2026 Ford Truck F-150 Series.

• Department head presentations on 2026-2027 budget and capital expenditure requests
• Review of January 31, 2026 Revenue and Expense Report
• Financing options for Police Department 2026 Ford Truck F-150 Series
• Discussion of Municipal Sales Tax Allocations
• The Strand Theatre's yearly report presentation

City Council

City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to increase stormwater user fees. The body will also vote on an alley abandonment and a police department truck bid.

• First reading of ordinance to increase stormwater user fees
• Second reading of ordinance to abandon L-shaped alley adjacent to 7 South Highland Avenue
• Motion to approve Police Department truck bid
• Reappointment of Judy Hunt to the Moundsville Zoning Appeals Board for a three-year term
• Progress report on the new municipal building

City Council

The Moundsville City Council is holding a special meeting on January 28, 2026. The council will discuss and vote on a proclamation for Heather Gillespie Day and conduct an appeal hearing for a property located at 217 Cedar Avenue.

• Discussion and vote on Proclamation for Heather Gillespie Day
• Appeal hearing for property at 217 Cedar Avenue

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will consider voting to direct the Stormwater Board Attorney to draft an ordinance for a rate increase. The council also will hold the first reading of an ordinance to vacate an alley adjacent to 7 South Highland Avenue, and consider reappointing Charles Rush to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Public hearings will include a presentation from the Moundsville Middle School Honors Class and Carrie White of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts (E3). Additionally, the council will receive and file a letter thanking a donor for a $25,000 contribution to the Marshall County Historical Society.

• Consideration and vote to direct the Stormwater Board Attorney to draft an ordinance for a rate increase
• First reading of ordinance to vacate an L-shaped alley at 7 South Highland Avenue
• Reappointment of Charles Rush to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Receive and file letter of thanks for $25,000 donation to Marshall County Historical Society
• Presentation by Moundsville Middle School Honors Class

City Council

The Finance Sub-Committee will review the December 31, 2025 revenue/expense report and hear a stormwater rate increase proposal from the Stormwater Board and Administration, with discussion to forward the proposal to the full City Council. The Policy Sub-Committee will hear the Land Reuse Agency quarterly report and discuss community outreach presenters. The Traffic Sub-Committee has no items for discussion.

• Review of December 31, 2025 Revenue & Expense Report
• Stormwater Board presentation on proposed rate increase, to be forwarded to Council
• Land Reuse Agency quarterly report by Danielle Harmon
• Discussion of community outreach presenters
• Traffic Sub-Committee meets with no discussion items

City Council

The Moundsville City Council will discuss and vote on awarding the 2026 Independence Day fireworks display contract. They will also consider a resolution adopting a nondiscrimination policy for programs receiving federal EPA assistance and hold first readings on two alley abandonment ordinances. The meeting includes a public hearing with a presentation from the Regional Economic Development Council and a report on the new municipal building.

• Discussion and award of the 2026 Independence Day fireworks display
• Consideration and vote on a resolution adopting a nondiscrimination policy for EPA federal assistance programs
• First reading of an ordinance to vacate an L-shaped alley from Elm Avenue Southwest
• First reading of an ordinance to vacate an L-shaped alley adjacent to 7 North Highland Avenue
• Report on progress of the new municipal building