Ronceverte public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 9, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council will consider Resolution #6 to approve payment of invoices related to the Region water project. The meeting will also include a presentation on the demolition of 200 Academy St by Empire Salvage & Recycling, and an annual report from the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Additional topics include stray/roaming dogs and code enforcement citations.
- Resolution #6 – approve payment invoices for the Region water project
- Demolition of 200 Academy St – information to be provided by Empire Salvage & Recycling
- Annual Report presentation by Greenbrier County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
- Discussion of stray/roaming dogs in public areas
- Code Enforcement/Citations matters
November 4, 2024
The City Council will review and approve minutes from the October 7, 2024, meeting and consider permitting urban deer hunting for the 2024 season. The agenda also includes reports from the Police, Street, Wastewater, Water, and Fire Departments.
- Approval of October 7, 2024, meeting minutes
- Consideration of urban deer hunting permit for 2024 season
- Reports from Police, Street, Wastewater, Water, and Fire Departments
November 4, 2024
The Parks & Recreation Committee will review two old‑business items: the disc golf program and splash pad operating hours. It will also consider a new‑business item concerning the Friends of Island Park organization. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Disc Golf (old business)
- Splash Pad Hours (old business)
- Friends of Island Park (new business)
October 7, 2024
Council adopted Ordinance 2024-05 to ban barb wire fencing in residential areas and approved Resolution #7 for stormwater mitigation project invoices. The council also set Halloween trick-or-treating hours and appointed a representative to Experience Greenbrier Valley.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-05 prohibiting barb wire fencing in residential districts (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #7 regarding Region 4 stormwater mitigation project invoices (unanimous)
- Tabled Urban Deer Hunt 2024 approval pending reports from Chief Hopkins and Pam Mentz (unanimous)
- Set Halloween trick-or-treating for October 31, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. (unanimous)
- Appointed Melodie Pester as representative to Experience Greenbrier Valley (5-1)
- Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
October 7, 2024
The City Council will discuss permitting urban deer hunting for the 2024 season and a proposal to establish Organ Cave as a state park. The body will also determine the date and time for city trick-or-treating and appoint a representative to the Experience Greenbrier Valley Board of Directors.
- Resolution #7 - Region 4: review and approval of stormwater project invoices
- Proposal to permit urban deer hunting for the 2024 season
- Letter from Zachary Wright regarding Organ Cave state park support
- Appointment of City representative to Experience Greenbrier Valley Board of Directors
- Setting date and time for city Trick-or-Treating
October 7, 2024
The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to review old business regarding disc golf and splash pad hours. The committee will also discuss the Friends of Island Park under new business.
- Disc golf
- Splash pad hours
- Friends of Island Park
September 9, 24
The council approved Ordinance 2024-05 prohibiting barbed wire and electric fencing in residential areas, and awarded a $90,200 demolition contract to Empire Salvage & Recycling. The meeting also included updates on the Fall Food Truck Festival and Parks and Rec projects.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-05 prohibiting barbed wire and electric fencing in residential areas (5-0)
- Awarded demolition bid to Empire Salvage & Recycling for $90,200 (5-0)
- Approved minutes from August 5, 2024 meeting (5-0)
September 9, 2024
The City Council will meet to discuss a new ordinance regarding residential fencing and details for a food truck festival. The meeting also includes updates from the Parks & Recreation Committee and various city departments.
- Ordinance 2024-05 Prohibiting Barb Wire Fencing/Residential
- Food Truck Festival dates and details
- Parks & Recreation Committee update
- Reminder to citizens regarding the Leash Code for Dogs Running at Large
September 9, 2024
The Ronceverte Parks & Recreation Committee meeting will open with a call to order and approval of minutes. It will review old business items, including disc golf and splash pad operating hours. New business will cover the Friends of Island Park group. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Disc Golf (old business)
- Splash Pad Hours (old business)
- Friends of Island Park (new business)
August 5, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council unanimously approved minutes from July meetings, two resolutions (Resolution #5 and #6) for Region 4 project invoices related to water and stormwater, and a proposal by Jessica Levine to donate and plant native plants in the park next to the post office. The council also heard updates on sewer design, water line upgrades, and a citizen complaint, but took no other substantive actions.
- Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 regular and special meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #5 regarding Region 4 water project invoice (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #6 regarding Region 4 stormwater project invoice (unanimous)
- Approved Jessica Levine's proposal to donate and plant native plants in park next to post office (unanimous)
August 5, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council will review and vote on several items, including approval of minutes from July 1 meetings and payment invoices for Region 4 wastewater and stormwater projects. The council will also hear a presentation on the Sow Bees Initiative and receive reports from the police, street, wastewater, water, and fire departments.
- Approve minutes from July 1, 2024 Special Meeting
- Approve minutes from July 1, 2024 Council Meeting
- Resolution #5 – approve payment invoice for Region 4 wastewater project
- Resolution #6 – approve payment invoice for Region 4 stormwater project
- Presentation of Sow Bees Initiative by Jessica Levine
July 1, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council will review the June 3, 2024, meeting minutes and consider adopting the Home Rule Ordinance. The council will also discuss a 2024-2025 budget revision and a request from the Family Refuge Center to hold a bucket drive on August 6.
- Adoption of Home Rule Ordinance 2024-03
- Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Revision (Resolution 2024-06)
- First reading of camping ordinance revision (Ordinance 2024-04)
- Bucket drive request from Family Refuge Center for August 6, 2024
July 1, 2024 Public Meeting
The City of Ronceverte is holding a public meeting to discuss the Home Rule application. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Public discussion regarding Home Rule Application
June 3, 2024 Public Meeting
The meeting agenda consists of a public discussion regarding Home Rule. No other items are scheduled for this session.
- Public discussion regarding Home Rule
June 3, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council will discuss enacting home rule for local governance. Members will review budget amendments and revisions that fund municipal operations, alongside a resolution to purchase UV disinfection equipment for wastewater treatment to maintain water quality standards. Additional items include an encroachment agreement with CSX and a library board reappointment.
- Resolution #2024-03: Discussion on enacting Home Rule for the city
- Resolution #2024-04: Purchase and installation of UV disinfection equipment from Trojan
- Budget Amendment (Region 4): Removal of project administration fees from the CDBG budget as an IJDC Grant covers costs
- CSX 1011161 Facility Encroachment Agreement: Review and approval for facility access
- Resolution #2024-05: Revision to the 2023-2024 City Budget
May 6, 2024
The City Council will review Region 4 invoices for water and stormwater projects. The agenda also includes discussions on home rule, park vacancies, and the Park & Rec scoreboard. Approval is requested for street closures during the May Festival Food Truck Festival on May 17th-18th.
- Review of Region 4 water project invoice (Resolution #4)
- Review of Region 4 stormwater project invoice (Resolution #5)
- Street closure approval for May Festival Food Truck Festival (May 17th-18th)
- Discussion regarding Park & Rec scoreboard and vacancy
May 6, 2024
The Ronceverte Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on May 6, 2024. The agenda includes updates and the approval of a scoreboard. The committee will also address a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Committee.
- Approval of scoreboard
- Discussion regarding a vacant Parks & Rec seat
April 16, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council will meet to review and approve the levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and public comments.
- Review and approval of 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Levy
April 1, 2024
The Ronceverte City Council agenda for April 1, 2024, lists standard procedural items rather than specific legislation or contracts. The meeting will include approval of March minutes, comments from residents and council members, and routine reports from city departments including police, streets, water, wastewater, and fire services. No rezonings, budget changes, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Routine reports from Police, Street, Wastewater, Water, and Fire Departments
- No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed on this agenda
April 1, 2024
The Ronceverte Parks & Recreation Committee scheduled a routine meeting on April 1, 2024. The posted agenda lists only standard procedural steps, including approving minutes and reviewing updates. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are detailed in the provided text.
- No substantive items were listed on the provided agenda.
March 4, 2024
The City Council will discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget and a revision for the current fiscal year. The agenda includes reviews of water-related business, such as an encroachment agreement with CSX. The council will also address committee vacancies and seasonal event updates.
- Review FY 2024-2025 budget and Budget Revision #2 for FY 2023-2024
- Approval of CSX 1011162 Facility Encroachment Agreement
- Review of Region 4 project invoices (Resolution #3)
- Update on Summer Farmer's Market start date
- Date change for ALS River Float to June 1, 2024
March 4, 2024
The committee will receive updates on mini golf, disc golf, and pickleball courts. Members will also consider a flea market proposal and discuss changing the ALS date to June 1st.
- Flea Market Proposal
- Updates on mini golf, disc golf, and pickleball courts
- Change of ALS date from June 8th to June 1st
- Meeting with park-related organizations
February 5, 2024
The City Council will review and approve payment invoices for Phase 4 of the Region 4 Water Project and a stormwater project. The council will also consider new rental rates for the Island Park amphitheater and shelter.
- Approval of Phase 4 water project invoices (Resolution #2 - Region 4)
- Approval of stormwater project invoices (Resolution #4 - Region 4)
- New rental rates for Island Park amphitheater and shelter
- Approval of new committee members for Events & Entertainment
- Approval of spring/summer 2024 event dates
February 5, 2024
The committee will receive an update on the mini golf and disc golf course. Members will also review the Comprehensive Plan to prioritize projects and schedule a meeting with park stakeholders.
- Update on Mini Golf and Disc Golf Course
- Review of Comprehensive Plan project prioritization
January 6, 2025
The City Council will review the December 9, 2024, meeting minutes and hear a second public notice regarding the demolition of 200 Academy St. The council is also scheduled to consider an ordinance to modify water and wastewater tap and reconnection fees.
- Demolition of 200 Academy St by Empire Salvage & Recycling
- Ordinance 2025-01: Modification of Water and Wastewater Tap & Reconnection Fees
- Resolution 2025-02: Establishment of a Line of Credit
- Update from the Finance Committee Meeting
January 1, 2024
The City Council will review the minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting and receive an update on the Thrasher wastewater project. Additionally, the Greenbrier County Convention & Visitor's Bureau will present its annual report.
- Update on Thrasher wastewater project by Anthony Brown
- Annual Report presentation by Kara Dense of Greenbrier County Convention & Visitor's Bureau
- Department reports from Police, Street, Wastewater, Water, and Fire departments
January 8, 2024
The Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss updates on a new playground and spring/summer activities.
- Update on New Playground
- Spring/Summer 2024 plans