Moundsville public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on a rate increase for the Moundsville Sanitary Board to fund an upcoming project. They will also hold second readings on ordinances to increase salaries for board/commission secretaries and civil service commission members from $75 to $125 per meeting, and to revise the Arts & Culture Commission to allow a non-voting member. New business includes election of the 2025 Mayor and Vice Mayor, and directing the city attorney to draft ordinances on B&O tax incentives, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, employee policy manual revisions, and manufactured home zoning and installation requirements.
- Rate increase vote for Moundsville Sanitary Board (project funding)
- Second reading: raise secretary pay for boards/commissions from $75 to $125 per meeting
- Second reading: raise civil service commission member pay from $75 to $125 per meeting
- Vote to direct city attorney to draft B&O tax incentives for new businesses
- Vote to direct city attorney to draft ordinance on manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The City Council sub-committees are meeting to review financial reports and the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Discussions include potential tax incentives for new businesses and employee pay increases. The policy sub-committee will also discuss manufactured home zoning and installation requirements.
- Review of November 30, 2024 Financial Report
- Discussion of possible tax incentives for new businesses
- Allocation of employee pay increases, potentially using 1% sales tax funds
- Review of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Employee Policy Manual
- Discussion of manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
City Council
The City Council will consider first readings of ordinances to increase salaries for secretaries of boards and commissions and for civil service commission members from $75 to $125 per meeting. They will also vote to revise the Arts & Culture Commission ordinance to add a non-voting member, and to receive and file the 2024 General Election Canvass. A report on the new municipal building and a public hearing will also take place.
- First reading of ordinance to increase secretary salaries for boards/commissions from $75 to $125 per meeting
- First reading of ordinance to increase civil service commission member salaries from $75 to $125 per meeting
- First reading of ordinance to revise Arts & Culture Commission to appoint a non-voting member
- Consideration and vote to receive and file the 2024 General Election Canvass
- Receipt of Comcast price adjustments document for council review
City Council
The Moundsville City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, old business including a second reading of an ordinance amending the sanitation code to let the city manager determine dumpster size and pickups, and new business items including donations to holiday events, free holiday parking, salary increases for board members, and discussions on a commercial project using GAP funds.
- Second reading of ordinance authorizing City Manager to determine dumpster size and weekly pickups for customers
- Vote on donating $500 to Kids, Cops, and Christmas event and $100 to Marshall County FRN Teen Christmas Project
- Vote on free holiday parking (2-hour limit) in Jefferson Avenue Business District from Nov 27, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025
- Vote to direct City Attorney to revise ordinances increasing board/commission secretary and member salaries from $75 to $125
- Vote authorizing City Manager to continue service line warranty programs for residents
General
The Moundsville City Council sub-committees are meeting to discuss several items, including a potential employee salary increase funded by the 1% sales tax, donations to community programs, and updates on rental registration and land reuse. The Finance sub-committee will review the October financial report and consider continuing a service line warranty program. The Policy sub-committee will discuss revising the Arts and Culture ordinance and increasing board member stipends from $75 to $125. The Traffic sub-committee will consider free holiday parking.
- Discussion of employee salary increases using 1% sales tax funds
- Donation to Kids, Cops, and Christmas Event
- Donation to Marshall County FRN Teen Christmas Project
- Discussion of revising Arts and Culture ordinance to add non-voting advisory member
- Discussion of manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
City Council
The City Council will discuss updates to the sanitation ordinance regarding dumpster requirements and a technical services agreement with Belomar Regional Council. The meeting includes a presentation on developing an entrepreneurial ecosystem for start-up businesses.
- First reading of an ordinance amending Section 953.10 to allow the City Manager to determine dumpster size, number, and pickup frequency
- Agreement with Belomar Regional Council for project coordination and technical services for the FEMA Funded Grant Program
- Proposed $100.00 donation to the Moundsville Honor Guard Annual Steak Fry
- Appointment of Timothy McCormick to the Arts & Culture Commission
- Resolution naming November 26, 2024, as Liberty Day
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider a budget revision for the General Fund and potential updates to ordinances regarding manufactured homes and sanitation. The body will also discuss the progress of the new municipal building.
- Vote on 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Revision #2
- Proposed clothing allowance of $500.00 for full-time and $250.00 for part-time employees
- Proposed $50.00 donation to Moundsville Middle School Positive Intervention and Supports
- Revisions to Manufactured Homes, Zoning, and Installation Requirements Ordinance
- Revisions to Sanitation Ordinance regarding dumpster requirements and pick ups
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
General
The Moundsville City Council will meet to review the September 2024 financial summary and a revised 2024-2025 budget. The Finance Sub-Committee will also discuss donations to Moundsville Middle School and an additional clothing allowance. The Policy Sub-Committee will consider tax incentives for new businesses, manufactured home zoning, and a land reuse agency. The Traffic Sub-Committee will address a request for a Purple Heart parking sign.
- Review of September 2024 financial summary
- Review of General Fund 2024-2025 Budget Revision #2
- Discussion of tax incentives for new businesses
- Discussion of manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
- Discussion of establishing a Land Reuse Agency
City Council
The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of 805 10th Street from single-family residential to mixed-use. The body will also discuss the progress of the new municipal building and set the date for city-wide trick or treating.
- Zone change for 805 10th Street from 'R-1' Single Family Residential to 'M' Mixed Use (DeFelice Pizza)
- Report on progress of New Municipal Building
- City-Wide Trick or Treat scheduled for October 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Marshall County Visitors Bureau Annual Financial Report
- Waste Water Treatment Plant August Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The council will approve minutes from the September 3 meeting and hold a public hearing. Old business includes second‑reading votes on several ordinances to abandon specific alleys and amend council rules and the arts and culture ordinance. New business features a first‑reading zone‑change ordinance for 805 10th Street, a transfer of $150,000 of ARPA funds from sanitary to stormwater, and two $50 donations to local youth programs.
- Zone change ordinance: 805 10th Street from R‑1 residential to M mixed‑use (first reading)
- Transfer $150,000 of ARPA funds from sanitary to stormwater projects
- Donate $50 to MEDC's Kids' Night and $50 to Sherrard Middle School football program
- Second‑reading votes to abandon alleys near Filbert, Magnolia, Myrtle, Court, and Poplar Avenues
- Second‑reading vote on ordinance amending council rules and arts & culture commission provisions
City Council
Three city council sub-committees are meeting to discuss financial allocations, policy changes, and traffic. The Finance sub-committee will review a request to move $150,000 in ARPA funds from sanitary to stormwater. The Policy sub-committee will discuss business tax incentives and manufactured home zoning.
- Request to move $150,000 of ARPA funds from Sanitary to Stormwater
- Presentation of upcoming Sanitary Project by Burgess & Niple and Moundsville Sanitary Board
- Discussion of possible tax incentives for new businesses
- Discussion of manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
- Discussion of establishing a Land Reuse Agency (Land Bank)
City Council
The Moundsville City Council will consider and vote on several items, including appointing a new member to the Arts and Culture Commission, awarding a concrete street contract, and adopting a recommendation to change the zoning of 805 10th Street from single‑family residential to mixed‑use. The council will also take first‑reading votes on ordinances to amend council rules, revise the Arts and Culture ordinance, and abandon several paper alleys. Additional agenda items include approval of the August 20 meeting minutes, a city manager report on the new municipal building, and a general public hearing.
- Appointment of Jacqie Brooks to the Moundsville Arts and Culture Commission
- Award of the Concrete Street bid
- Zoning change ordinance for 805 10th Street from R‑1 to M (mixed‑use)
- First‑reading ordinance amending City Council Rules & Regulations
- First‑reading ordinance revising Arts and Culture Commission member salary and eligibility
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the June 2024 financial summary and a proposed General Fund Budget Revision. The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss manufactured home requirements and electronic meeting attendance, while the Traffic Sub-Committee discusses Paper Alley abandonments.
- Review of 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Revision #1
- Discussion of installing electrical car charging stations
- Discussion of funding options for public transportation service
- Discussion of manufactured homes, zoning, and installation requirements
- Discussion of Phase 1 of Paper Alley abandonments
City Council
The City Council will review an ordinance regarding new fees for over-filled dumpsters. The meeting also includes a discussion on the 2024-2025 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1 and re-appointments to the Moundsville Water Board.
- Ordinance to amend Section 953.10 regarding over-filled dumpster fees (First Reading)
- Resolution for the 2024-2025 Coal Severance Fund Budget Revision #1
- Re-appointment to the Moundsville Water Board
- Report on progress of the new Municipal Building
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss several ordinances including a proposed bus levy for the November election and pay increases for board members. The meeting also includes decisions on sidewalk installations, fitness center concrete, and various employee benefit contracts.
- Ordinance to increase Water Board and Sanitary Board member pay (Second Reading)
- Ordinance naming a new road off Teletech Drive as 'Power Tech Drive' (Second Reading)
- Proposed Bus Levy Ordinance for the November 5, 2024, election (First Reading)
- Sidewalk installation project at 4th Street and Clinton Avenue
- Outdoor Fitness Center Concrete Project
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review financial statements, insurance rates, and potential donations. The Policy Sub-Committee is discussing sanitation fees, zoning requirements, and a land reuse agency. The Traffic Sub-Committee will discuss Phase 1 of Paper Alley abandonments.
- Moundsville Volunteer Fire Department ladder truck rehab request of approximately $300,000
- Sanitation fee and policy changes
- Parks & Recreation lease agreement revisions
- Establishment of a Land Reuse Agency (Land Bank)
- Phase 1 of Paper Alley abandonments
City Council
The City Council will review several ordinances including a proposed bus levy for the November election. The meeting also includes updates on the new municipal building and discussions regarding board member compensation.
- First reading of a Bus Levy Ordinance for the November 5, 2024, election
- First reading of an ordinance to increase pay for Water, Sanitary, and Stormwater Board members
- First reading of an ordinance to name a new road 'Power Tech Drive' off Teletech Drive
- Request for $60.00 total in donations for the Greg Yoho Memorial Car Show
- Report on progress of the New Municipal Building
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider several budget revisions for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions on drafting new ordinances regarding a bus levy, board member pay, and road naming.
- Resolution for the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Revision #3
- Resolution for the 2023-2024 Coal Severance Budget Revision #2
- Proposed Bus Levy Ordinance for the 2024 Municipal General Election
- Ordinance increasing pay for Water, Sanitary, and Stormwater Board members
- Ordinance to name the new road off Teletech Drive as Power Tech Drive
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the April 2024 financial statement and several budget revisions. The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss a proposed bus levy ordinance and rental property ordinances. The Traffic Sub-Committee will consider naming a new road Power Tech Drive and an alley abandonment request.
- 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Revision #3
- 2023-2024 Coal Severance Budget Revision #2
- Proposed Bus Levy Ordinance for the 2024 Municipal General Election
- Naming of new road off Teletech Drive as Power Tech Drive
- Alley abandonment request between 1121 10th Street and 1009 Grant Avenue
City Council
The City Council will review progress on the new municipal building construction. The meeting includes a discussion regarding an award for an outdoor fitness bid and a proposed $50.00 donation to the American Legion Auxiliary.
- Award of Outdoor Fitness Bid
- Donation of $50.00 to the American Legion Auxiliary
- Report on progress of New Municipal Building
- Discussion of New Municipal Building construction
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on laying the levy for the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget. The council will also receive a progress report regarding the new municipal building. Additionally, members will consider amendments to the firefighter civil service agility testing process.
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget levy
- Progress report on the new municipal building
- Amendments to the FireFighter's Civil Service Agility Testing Process
- Proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Moundsville City Council Finance, Policy, and Traffic subcommittees will meet on April 9, 2024 to review the March 2024 financial statement and discuss a potential donation to the American Legion Auxiliary. The Policy committee will also address Water Department operations and the Rental Registration Program. No final votes or binding decisions are listed on this agenda, and the Traffic subcommittee contains no specific discussion items.
- Review of March 2024 financial statement by Finance Director Ankrom
- Discussion of a donation to the American Legion Auxiliary for their annual golf scramble
- Policy committee review of Water Department operations
- Policy committee discussion on the Rental Registration Program
City Council
The City Council will review the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and a previous budget revision. Additional items include an ordinance for wage garnishment, salary increases for the Mayor and Council, and a $275,000 purchase for a fire truck.
- Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
- Approval of the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Revision #2
- First reading of an ordinance regarding wage garnishment procedures
- First reading of an ordinance to increase Mayor and Council salary
- Purchase of a 2024 Rosenbauer First Responder Truck for $275,000.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the February 2024 financial statement and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss a drafted ordinance regarding an application to the Home Rule Board for municipal court wage garnishment. The Traffic Sub-Committee has no items listed on the agenda.
- Presentations by Comcast, TSG, and Erb Electric regarding a new City Building phone system
- Resolution for 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Revision #2
- Review of 1% Sales Tax Allocations for OnTrac/Main Street Program
- Purchase of a rescue truck to replace Squad #1 using 1% funds
- Ordinance regarding wage garnishment for judgments in Municipal Court
City Council
The City Council will consider several new business items including a proposed ordinance to increase salaries for the Mayor and Councilpersons. The meeting also includes a report on the progress of the new municipal building and discussion regarding the Rental Registration Program.
- Proposed ordinance to increase Mayor's salary by $150.00 per month
- Proposed ordinance to increase Councilpersons' salary by $100.00 per month
- Award of demolition bid for the CDBG Demolition Grant Program
- Report on progress of New Municipal Building
- Review of Moundsville-Marshall County Library 2024-2025 Budget Proposal
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will discuss raising wages for the Mayor and Councilpersons per meeting. The agenda also includes a report on the new municipal building and a joint grant application with Wheeling and Marshall County.
- Proposed $150.00 increase to Mayor's wage per meeting
- Proposed $100.00 increase to Councilpersons' wage per meeting
- Progress report on the new Municipal Building
- $100.00 donation to Ohio Valley Night to Shine
- 2024 Lawn Maintenance Bids for Parks & Recreation Properties
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the January 2024 financial statement and the proposed budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The Policy Sub-Committee will discuss a home rule application regarding wage garnishment for municipal court judgments. The Traffic Sub-Committee will discuss a joint grant application with Wheeling and Marshall County.
- Review of January 2024 Financial Statement
- Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
- Discussion of donation to Ohio Valley Night to Shine
- Application for wage garnishment for municipal court judgments
- EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant joint application
City Council
The City Council will review the progress of the new municipal building and consider awarding the 2024 fireworks display to American Fireworks Company. The meeting also includes a presentation by the West Virginia State Auditor's Office regarding the state checkbook transparency program.
- Presentation on Moundsville's page in the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program
- Report on progress of New Municipal Building
- Award of 2024 Fireworks Display to American Fireworks Company
- Rescheduling of February 13, 2024 Sub-Committee Meetings
- Waste Water Treatment Plant Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will review the progress of the new municipal building. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the West Virginia Checkbook Transparency Program and several proposed donation approvals.
- Presentation by WV State Auditor's Office on transparency program page
- Report on progress of New Municipal Building
- $100 donation to ROAR Event sponsored by Sexual Assault Help Center
- $50 donation to "Crowns and Canines" event for Marshall County Animal Shelter
- Proclamation for the 160th Anniversary of the Order Knights of Pythias
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Finance Sub-Committee will review the December 2023 financial statement and fiscal year 2024 sales tax expenditures. Discussion items also include a presentation on the Strand Theatre and potential donations.
- Strand Theatre Financial Presentation
- Review of December 2023 Financial Statement
- Review Sales Tax Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024
- Discussion of partnership regarding opioid settlement funds
- Discussion of R.O.A.R. and 'Crowns and Canines' donations
City Council
The City Council will review the December 19, 2023, meeting minutes and hear a compilation report from KHT CPAs. The agenda includes updates on the new municipal building and discussions regarding surplus equipment and firefighter compensation.
- Compilation Report by Aimee Tickerhoof & Jayetee Herron of KHT CPAs
- Commendations for Patrolman Peter Barton and Patrolman First Class Austin Pedelose
- Report on progress of the new Municipal Building
- Discussion and award of bids for surplus equipment
- Discussion and approval of additional compensation for a firefighter