Ronceverte public meetings in 2025

December 8, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will review and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Council members will conduct a second reading of the proposed revision to the city personnel handbook. The board will consider applications from citizens who wish to join the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals. A resolution will be presented to review and approve payment of invoices for the Region 4 stormwater project.

• Approve minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
• Second reading and approval of personnel handbook revision
• Consider citizen applications for Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals
• Resolution to approve payment of invoices for Region 4 stormwater project
• Reports from Police, Street, Wastewater, Water, and Fire Departments

November 3, 2025

The City Council will meet to review the appointment of a new Fire Chief and a sealed bid for dilapidated buildings. The body will also consider revisions to the personnel handbook and announce vacancies on the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals.

• Review and approval of Gary Austin as Fire Department Chief
• Review and approval of sealed bid for Dilapidated Buildings - Round 4
• Review and approval of personnel handbook revision
• Announcement of vacancies on the Zoning & Planning Board of Appeals

November 3, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously confirmed Gary Austin as the city’s fire department chief. The council also approved the lowest sealed bid from Thompson & Sons Excavation for the fourth round of demolition and adopted proposed health‑insurance revisions to the personnel handbook for new hires. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Gary Austin as fire department chief (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Thompson & Sons Excavation for demolition contract (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to personnel handbook health‑insurance coverage for new hires (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

October 23, 2025

The Ronceverte Zoning & Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear citizen comments, and consider two pending items. Old business includes a Conditional Use Permit for 608 Greenbrier Ave submitted by WV Helping Hands. New business includes a building plan approval for 558 Monroe Ave submitted by Greg & Heather Masters, followed by commission comments and discussion of the zoning map and building codes.

• Approve minutes from the January 9, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 working meeting
• Conditional Use Permit – 608 Greenbrier Ave (additional items from WV Helping Hands)
• Building Plan Approval – 558 Monroe Ave (plans from Greg & Heather Masters)
• Discussion of Zoning Map and Building Codes

October 9, 2025

The Zoning & Planning Commission will discuss the status of the conditional use permit (CUP) application for 608 Greenbrier Ave. New commissioners Kim Erskine and Jacob Teubert will be introduced. The agenda also lists items on the zoning map and building codes for discussion.

• Discussion of CUP application for 608 Greenbrier Ave
• Introduction of new commissioners Kim Erskine and Jacob Teubert
• Consideration of zoning map
• Consideration of building codes

October 9, 2025

The commission discussed a proposed 42‑unit residential project at 608 Greenbrier, but no formal actions on the project were taken. No zoning changes, permits, or contracts were approved or denied. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Motion to adjourn approved (all members voted in favor)

October 6, 2025

The City Council will hold second readings for two ordinances regarding abandoned buildings and city property disposition. The body will also consider permitting urban deer hunting for the 2025 season and setting a date for Trick-or-Treating.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-05 regarding Dangerous Abandoned Excavation of Buildings
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-06 regarding Disposition of City Property
• Proposed approval of urban deer hunting for the 2025 season
• Discussion of Trick-or-Treating date and time

October 6, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on several ongoing projects. The meeting is focused on progress reports for recreational facilities and trails.

• Disc golf updates
• Miniature golf updates
• L&R Trail updates
• Boat ramp updates

October 6, 2025

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑05, allowing code enforcement officers to issue on‑the‑spot citations for violations. It also passed Ordinance 2025‑06, permitting the city to transfer property under $25,000 to nonprofits without auction. A proposal to allow urban deer hunting in 2025 with a $50 permit fee was approved, and the city’s trick‑or‑treat event was scheduled for Oct 31, 2025, 6‑8 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑05 “On the Spot Citations” (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑06 “Disposition of City Property” (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved urban deer hunting proposal for 2025 season, including $50 permit fee (unanimous 7‑0)
• Set city trick‑or‑treat date for Friday, Oct 31 2025, 6‑8 p.m. (unanimous 7‑0)

October 6, 2025

The committee decided to hold the boat ramp/right‑of‑way item because of CSX legal issues, awaiting further City Council discussion. The miniature golf course is 18 holes complete, handicap accessible, with a public preview set for Oct 18‑19 and plans to buy adaptive clubs. The L&R Trail project is under attorney review, a $5,000 memorial donation is being considered, and volunteer recruitment continues. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Boat ramp/right‑of‑way item postponed pending City Council discussion (committee decision)
• Public preview of miniature golf scheduled for Oct 18‑19
• Planned purchase of handicap/adaptive golf clubs for miniature golf

September 8, 2025

The council will consider several items, including a request for outdoor fire and hayrides at the Community Fall Family Festival, a road‑closure request from Dan Withrow, and the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑05 to amend the dangerous abandoned excavation provision of the municipal code. They will also review payment invoices for the 198 Frankford Rd stormwater project, consider Ordinance 2025‑06 adding a disposition‑of‑city‑property chapter, and receive departmental reports.

• Review and approve payment invoices for the 198 Frankford Rd stormwater project (Region 4)
• Consider request for outdoor fire and hayrides at the Community Fall Family Festival (Ronceverte Baptist Church)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025‑05 amending Chapter 5C-1-22, "Dangerous Abandoned Excavation of Buildings"
• Consider Ordinance 2025‑06 adding Chapter 5-15-11 "Disposition of City Property"
• Consider road‑closure request from Dan Withrow

August 4, 2025

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting. It then approved a maintenance agreement with the Totten Circle Homeowners Association, a flyer for the food pantry, and a request to hold the Island Park flea market during the State Fair week. The council also voted 4‑0‑3 to add K. Erskine and J. Teubert to the zoning committee.

• Approved July 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Totten Circle street‑maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved food‑pantry flyer for utility bills (unanimous)
• Approved Island Park flea market request for State Fair week (unanimous)
• Approved zoning committee appointments of K. Erskine and J. Teubert (4‑0‑3)
• Moved to executive session to review zoning committee applications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

July 7, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet on July 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment, as well as an Old Business segment that provides updates on the disc golf, miniature golf, L&R Trail, and boat ramp projects. The committee will also receive comments from members and the public.

• Update on disc golf project
• Update on miniature golf project
• Update on L&R Trail
• Update on boat ramp

July 7, 2025

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed updates on miniature golf, disc golf, the boat ramp, pickleball, the flea market, the horseshoe tournament, and a potential nonprofit foundation. Members discussed park appearance, safety cameras, and a pedestrian bridge concept. No approvals, denials, or votes on proposals were recorded; the meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.

July 7, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will review and approve minutes from three June meetings. It will consider appointing citizens to the Zoning and Planning Commission, address comments on a speed bump at 229 Clay St, and decide whether to give the Administrator authority to enter a lease with People's Bank. The council will also review and approve payment of EL Robinson Invoice 8.

• Appointment of citizens to the Zoning and Planning Commission
• Speed bump placement at 229 Clay St
• Lease authority for the Administrator with People's Bank
• Approval of EL Robinson Invoice 8 payment
• Approval of minutes from June 2 and June 9 meetings

June 9, 2025 Special Meeting

The Ronceverte City Council will meet to review old and new business items. They will discuss a proposal to adjust the dog park fence for the Horseshoe League and will officially record the June 3, 2025 election results. The council will consider granting the Administrator authority to enter a lease agreement with People's Bank. The meeting will also include member, administrator, and public comments before adjourning.

• Dog Park Fence Adjustment proposal for the Horseshoe League
• Election Canvass to record June 3, 2025 election results
• Bank Lease: consider granting Administrator authority to lease with People's Bank

June 2, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances, award sealed bids for dilapidated building repairs, and vote on two budget revisions for the Coal Severance Account. Items include a zoning change on Academy Street, a Home Rule Sales Tax ordinance, and proposals for a flea market and dog‑park fence adjustment. The meeting also includes routine reports and citizen recognitions.

• Ordinance 2025-03 Zoning Change – second reading for Academy Street
• Ordinance 2025-04 Home Rule Sales Tax – second reading
• Award of sealed bid for Dilapidated Buildings – Round 2 Rebid
• Award of sealed bid for Dilapidated Buildings – Round 3
• Budget Resolution 2025-06 – review and approve revision #3 to the Coal Severance Account

June 2, 2025 Public Comment

The Ronceverte City Council will hold a public comment meeting. Council members will hear public input on a proposed zoning change for Academy Street and on a home rule sales tax measure. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussion of these items.

• Zoning Change – Academy Street
• Home Rule Sales Tax

June 2, 2025 Public Comment

The council held a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for the old elementary school on Academy Street and a proposed Home Rule Sales Tax. No votes were taken on either proposal. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

June 2, 2025

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-03, changing the former Academy Street elementary school site from industrial to Residential‑1 zoning. It also passed the Home Rule Sales Tax ordinance (Ordinance 2025-04) and approved the 2025 budget revisions. Additional actions included accepting demolition bids, authorizing a weekly flea market, removing a speed bump, and reappointing a library board member.

• Approved zoning change for old elementary school to Residential‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved Home Rule Sales Tax ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted $87,000 demolition bid for Greenbrier Ave. buildings (unanimous)
• Accepted $59,000 demolition bid for six dilapidated houses (unanimous)
• Approved weekly flea market on Island Park for a one‑year probation (unanimous)
• Removed Clay Street speed bump and added “Children at Play” sign (unanimous)
• Reappointed Patty Dillon to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Adopted Budget Resolutions 2025‑05 and 2025‑06 (unanimous)

May 5, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will hold first readings for two ordinances regarding a zoning change and the Home Rule Sales Tax. The body will also review a proposal for a Farmer's Market and an updated personnel handbook.

• Ordinance 2025-03: Zoning change for the old elementary school on Academy Street
• Ordinance 2025-04: Home Rule Sales Tax
• Farmer's Market proposal review and approval
• Updated Personnel Handbook review

May 5, 2025 Public Comment

The Ronceverte City Council held a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for the old elementary school property on Academy Street, moving it from industrial to residential. After brief public comment, Councilmember Tanya Hazelwood moved to close the hearing, Leah Smith seconded, and the council voted unanimously to close it. No decision was made on the zoning change itself.

• Closed public hearing on zoning change (unanimous)

May 5, 2025 Public Comment

The Ronceverte City Council held a public hearing on a proposed 1% sales tax for city‑wide goods. Mayor Deena Pack explained the proposal and answered questions from residents. After discussion, a motion to close the hearing was moved, seconded, and approved by all members. No other actions were taken.

• Closed public hearing on sales tax proposal (unanimous)

May 5, 2025 Public Comment

The Ronceverte City Council meeting will include public discussion of two items. First, a proposed zoning change for Academy Street will be reviewed. Second, the council will consider a home rule sales tax measure. No decisions have been recorded yet.

• Zoning change proposal for Academy Street
• Consideration of a home rule sales tax

April 14, 2025 Special Meeting

The council voted to approve the Levy Order and Rate Sheet for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. The motion was made by Ashley Guet, seconded by T. Gail White, and all council members voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Levy Order and Rate Sheet for FY 2025‑26 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

April 7, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will discuss several items, including a second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to update Police Department policies. The council will consider Resolution #8 to purchase Tax Map 10, Parcel 119 from R. Heath Bennett and Tressia N. Bennett for a stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation project under CDBG‑MIT rules. Additional requests include a bucket drive, a concession‑stand lease, and a reimbursement approval for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to update Police Department policies and procedures
• Resolution #8 – purchase of Tax Map 10, Parcel 119 from R. Heath Bennett and Tressia N. Bennett for stormwater infrastructure rehabilitation
• Bucket drive request by Family Refuge Center on Main Street, Aug 4‑6 2025, 10:00 am‑5:00 pm
• Concession stand lease request by Ronceverte Raiders Youth Football and Cheer League, May 1 2025‑Oct 1 2025
• Council approval request for reimbursement letter to Monroe County Sheriff's Department

April 7, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on several local projects. The agenda includes reviews of disc golf, miniature golf, the L&R Trail, and the boat ramp.

• Update on disc golf
• Update on miniature golf
• Update on L&R Trail
• Update on boat ramp

April 7, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the April 4 meeting. It then approved Budget Revision #2 for FY 2025‑2026, adding $27,500 from the contingency account to the Police Department budget, bringing that budget to $518,754. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Budget Revision #2 adding $27,500 to Police Department budget, total $518,754 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

April 3, 2025 Special Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting after a motion by K. Bostic and a second by T. White. No other motions or decisions were recorded during the special meeting.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

March 10, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will consider and vote on the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. It will also hold a second reading of Ordinance 2025‑01 to modify water and wastewater tap and reconnection fees, and review Ordinance 2025‑02 updating Police Department policies and procedures. Additional items include an ARC demolition application for 200 Academy St, updates from the Park & Recreation Committee, and various departmental reports.

• 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget – review and approval
• Ordinance 2025‑01 – modification of water and wastewater tap & reconnection fees
• Ordinance 2025‑02 – updated Police Department policies & procedures
• ARC application for demolition at 200 Academy St
• Park & Recreation Committee – updates on ongoing projects

March 10, 2025

The Ronceverte Finance Committee will review the minutes from its February meeting and hold a working session to prepare the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Review and approve minutes from February 3, 2025
• Working session to prepare the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Review budget requests by departments

March 3, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Committee will convene to review updates on disc golf, miniature golf, the L&R Trail, and a boat ramp. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers.

• Review updates for disc golf and miniature golf
• Review updates for the L&R Trail
• Review updates for the boat ramp

February 3, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Committee will conduct standard business, including a call to order, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, a period for citizen comments, brief updates, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or projects are on the agenda.

020325 Finance

The Ronceverte Finance Committee will review and approve minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting, hear citizen comments, discuss a budget revision involving an interdepartmental adjustment, and address any other business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2024 Finance Committee meeting
• Citizen and other comments
• Budget revision – interdepartmental budget adjustment
• Other business

February 3, 2025

The Ronceverte City Council will meet to conduct a second reading of Ordinance 2025-01. The body will also receive reports from city departments including police, fire, and water services.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 regarding Water and Wastewater Tap & Reconnection Fees

January 6, 2025

The Ronceverte Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss an interdepartmental budget adjustment. The meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Approval of March 4, 2024 minutes
• Review of interdepartmental budget adjustment