Moundsville public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council will conduct elections for Mayor and Vice-Mayor. Members will also consider a bid for the 8th and 9th Street Waterline Replacement Project and changes to police officer testing processes.
- Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor
- Bid approval for 8th and 9th Street Waterline Replacement Project
- Changes to Police Civil Service testing process
- Progress report on New Municipal Building
- House Decorating Contest winners announcement
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the November financial statement. The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss fire department training and compensation, as well as changes to police officer testing processes. The Traffic Sub-Committee will address resident parking on Center Street and Hickory Avenue.
- Review of November Financial Statement
- Fire Department training guidelines and compensation structure
- Police Civil Service probationary officer test scoring and physical agility process
- Resident parking on Center Street & Hickory Avenue
City Council
The City Council will review the minutes from the November 21, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a progress report on the new municipal building and a review of Comcast price changes.
- Report on Progress of New Municipal Building
- Comcast Price Changes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider second readings for ordinances regarding front lawn parking and an alley abandonment. The agenda also includes a grant application for up to $250,000 through the DEP's DLAP Program. Additionally, council members will discuss demolition bids and holiday parking changes.
- Grant application for up to $250,000 via the DEP's DLAP Program
- Ordinance prohibiting parking on residential front lawns (second reading)
- Bids for the demolition of 401 Clinton Avenue
- Two-hour free parking in the Business District through January 2, 2024
- Opening a new bank account for the Opioid Settlement Fund
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will review various city business. Discussions include fire department contracts, financial statements, and holiday parking rules.
- Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department renewal of coverage contract
- Transfer of surplus bucket truck to the Moundsville Water Board
- Request from the Moundsville Housing Authority to remove a member
- Two-hour free parking in the business district during holiday shopping season
- Donation requests from John Marshall Basketball Program and Appalachian Outreach
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including an amended ordinance regarding front lawn parking and a zoning ordinance for an alley abandonment. The meeting also includes a progress report on the new municipal building and reviews of various thank-you documents.
- Amended Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on the Front Lawn
- Resolution for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application
- Ordinance adding the day before Thanksgiving as an employee holiday
- Zoning Ordinance for an alley abandonment beside 1009 Grant Avenue
- Report on progress of the new Municipal Building
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will review progress on the new municipal building and consider several legislative actions. Proposed items include amending parking ordinances, adding a bus levy to the 2024 ballot, and discussing demolition bids for 401 Clinton Avenue.
- Discussion of rejecting bids for the demolition of 401 Clinton Avenue
- Proposed extension of contract with JD&E for City Building construction
- Proposed ordinance to add OVRTA Bus Levy to November 2024 election ballot
- Proposed zoning ordinance for alley abandonment beside 1009 Grant Avenue
- Donation of $100.00 to the Moundsville Veterans Honor Guard
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Finance, Policy, and Traffic sub-committees will meet to review the September 2023 financial statement and various local ordinances. Discussions include potential donations to non-profits and a proposal for the November 2024 election ballot regarding the OVRTA Bus Levy.
- Extending JD&E contract for City Building construction duration
- Placing OVRTA Bus Levy on the November 2024 election ballot
- Alley abandonment request for 1009 Grant Avenue
- Revising traffic control devices at Oak & Highland Avenue
- Updating Article 733 Contracting Licensing to match Article 1709
City Council
The City Council will review progress on the new municipal building and consider approving bids for two 2023 police department cruisers. The agenda also includes a final reading of an ordinance regarding codified ordinance replacement pages.
- Bid approval for two 2023 Police Department Cruisers
- Progress report on the New Municipal Building
- Second and final reading of ordinance to adopt replacement pages to Codified Ordinances
- Discussion of Trick or Treat event scheduled for October 31, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Moundsville City Council will discuss the progress of the new municipal building and a potential bus levy. The council is also scheduled to consider several new business items, including grant programs for Jefferson Avenue.
- Business Exterior Improvement Grant Program for Jefferson Avenue
- Application for the On-Trac Program
- Partnership with the National Outdoor Fitness Campaign
- $50.00 donation to the Appalachian Christmas Project
- Progress report on the New Municipal Building
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will discuss the August 2023 financial statement. The committee will also consider a recommendation regarding a donation to the Appalachian Christmas Project.
- Review of August 2023 Financial Statement
- Donation recommendation for the Appalachian Christmas Project
City Council
The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss parameters for a town hall meeting regarding a possible bus levy. The agenda also includes the Business Exterior Improvement Grant Program for Jefferson Avenue and updates to city ordinances.
- Business Exterior Improvement Grant Program for Jefferson Avenue
- Application for the On-Trac Program
- Town Hall Style Meeting for a Possible Bus Levy
- Partnership with the National Outdoor Fitness Campaign
- Updates to Codified Ordinances and Parking Ordinance 1362.13
City Council
The Traffic Sub-Committee will meet to discuss specific traffic concerns in Moundsville. Discussion topics include specialty parking on First Street and westbound traffic at a local intersection.
- Discussion of loading zone/specialty parking on First Street near American Legion
- Discussion of westbound traffic at N. Highland and Oak Avenue
City Council
The City Council will review a report regarding the progress of the New Municipal Building. The council also considers the appointment of Amanda Weese to the Sanitary and Stormwater Boards.
- Progress report on the New Municipal Building
- Appointment of Amanda Weese to the Sanitary and Stormwater Boards
- Approval of minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting
City Council
The City Council will consider moving 2% of the 1% municipal sales tax from a buffer account to a new Future Land Reuse Agency Account. The meeting also includes discussions on city holiday policies and participation in the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program.
- Reallocating 2% of the 1% municipal sales tax to a New Future Land Reuse Agency Account
- Second reading of an ordinance regarding city holiday declarations
- Participation in the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program
- $50.00 donation for MEDC Kids' Night
- $50.00 trophy sponsorship for Moundsville Country Club Car Show
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the July 2023 financial statement and discuss potential donations to local community events. The committee will also discuss using a portion of the 1% municipal sales tax to fund a Moundsville Land Reuse Agency.
- Review of July 2023 Financial Statement
- Potential donations for MEDC Kids' Night and Moundsville Country Club Car Show
- Discussion on funding a Land Reuse Agency via the 1% municipal sales tax
City Council
The Moundsville City Council Policy Sub-Committee will discuss participation in the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program and a support letter for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The committee will also discuss 2024 street paving plans and the scheduling of a bus levy public meeting.
- Participation in the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program
- Support letter for the Affordable Connectivity Program
- 2024 Street Paving and Council List Development
- Bus Levy Public Meeting date, time, and location
City Council
The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decisions. The scheduled order includes a call to order and public input.
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the drilling of monitoring wells near Second Street and Jefferson Avenue. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances regarding employee holiday policies and council presentation time limits. Additionally, the City Manager will provide an update on the progress of the new municipal building.
- Resolution for drilling monitoring wells at Second Street and Jefferson Avenue
- Ordinance to amend Employee Policy Manual regarding city holidays
- Ordinance to amend Council Policy Manual regarding presentation time limits
- Progress report on the new municipal building
- Moundsville Housing Authority Board appointments
General
The Moundsville City Council is considering a proposal to reschedule the August 2, 2023, council meeting to August 3, 2023. This agenda contains no other business items for discussion or approval.
- Proposal to move the August 2, 2023, Council Meeting to August 3, 2023
City Council
The City Council will discuss a potential bus levy and budget revisions for the 2023-2024 General Fund. Members will also consider using municipal sales tax funds for a business exterior upgrade program on Jefferson Avenue.
- Jefferson Avenue Business Exterior Upgrade Grant Program using 1% Municipal Sales Tax funds
- Public meeting discussion regarding a possible bus levy
- 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Revision #1
- $100.00 donation to the Ohio Valley Plein Air Event
- Appointment to the Moundsville Water Board