Wheeling, West Virginia

Parks and Recreation

The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission had no agenda items scheduled. The meeting was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place on July 23, 2026.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 21, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.

• Executive Session: Property Acquisition

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will review water service retirements, street resurfacing, and a budget revision for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding traffic rules and a public nuisance.

• Miller Pipeline: Water Service Retirements
• Cast & Baker: 2026 Street Resurfacing
• Resolution: Budget Revision #1 FY 26-27
• Resolution: Public Nuisance Recommendation- 11 Florida Street
• Resolution: Meeting Date Change August 11th 2026

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on July 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the June financial report. It will also consider Budget Revision #1 for fiscal year 2026‑2027.

• June Financial Report
• Budget Revision #1 FY 26‑27

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a specific property.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Kent Harris and Bernie Cole at 4501 Eoff St. to open an event center

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review a request from the Wheeling Fire Department concerning Valley View Avenue, which has been tabled. The commission will discuss establishing a no‑parking zone on Warwood Terrace and consider a request for a no‑parking zone on Woodlawn Avenue. Additional items may be raised for discussion.

• Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
• Request from Wheeling Fire Department – Valley View Avenue (tabled)
• Discussion on Warwood Terrace No Parking Zone
• Request for No Parking Zone Woodlawn Avenue
• Any other items for discussion

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to review the Secretary-Treasurer report and hold an executive session. The board is scheduled to vote on possible candidates across several categories.

• Candidate votes for Business, Industry & Professions
• Candidate votes for Education & Religion
• Candidate votes for Philanthropy
• Candidate votes for Sports & Athletics
• Discussion regarding a new Education & Religion Member

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will approve the June meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on the current balance. New business includes presentations by Jasmin Ilovar and Mindi Yarborough. The board will also review Arts Fest promotion efforts and sponsorship opportunities.

• Approval of June’s minutes
• Treasurer’s report – current balance (amount not specified)
• Presentation by Jasmin Ilovar
• Presentation by Mindi Yarborough
• Discussion of Arts Fest promotions and sponsorships

Planning Commission

The July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting was canceled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss several original propositions, including insurance coverage and maintenance contracts. The body will also review unfinished business regarding equipment and fund transfers. The meeting includes notices for four WVABCA applications.

• Zone Change for North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335
• Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC contract for Streetscape Maintenance
• USI Insurance AmTrust Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage
• Glessner, Wharton & Andrews Insurance Cybersecurity Insurance
• WVABCA applications for Greco’s Pizza, Wheeling Tobacco & Vape LLC, Wheeling Vapor Plus, and Gumbys LLC

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 7, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.

• Executive Session: Property Acquisition

Historic Landmarks Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting for July 2, 2026, has been canceled. A public hearing previously noticed for this date will be rescheduled.

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The body will review financial and operations reports and address old and new business.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial report from May and a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

• May Financial Report
• FY 25-26 Budget Revision

City Council Meetings

The council will review several original propositions, including equipment purchases and a dewatering contract, and will consider a resolution to revise the FY 25-26 budget. Items on the agenda also include notices of tobacco-related applications to the WVABCA and a property transfer for 521 S. Penn Street. Additional unfinished business lists multiple chemical supply contracts for the water and wastewater departments. The meeting will also address council remarks, committee reports, and other petitions.

• Notice of WVABCA applications for Smoker Friendly at 1227 Warwood Avenue and 100 S. Huron Street
• Notice of WVABCA application for Drizzy’s Tobacco at 2151 Market Street
• Property transfer OVADC for 521 S. Penn Street
• Original proposition: Esmil Corp – Dewatering equipment for Water Bond
• Resolution: FY 25-26 budget revision

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will vote on approving the minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting. It will also review a request from the Wheeling Fire Department concerning Valley View Avenue, which is noted as tabled. Finally, the commission may hear any additional items members wish to discuss.

• Approve May 14, 2026 Traffic Commission minutes
• Review Wheeling Fire Department request regarding Valley View Avenue (tabled)
• Open floor for any other discussion items

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet at 4 p.m. on June 9, 2026. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss possible candidates under WV Code 6‑9A‑4 (10) and votes on candidates for several categories. The board will also address old business concerning the Education & Religion member.

• Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates (WV Code 6‑9A‑4 (10))
• Possible candidate vote – Education & Religion category
• Possible candidate vote – Public Service category
• Possible candidate vote – Sports & Athletics category
• Old Business – Education & Religion member

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will consider approval of the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear a zone change request for parcel 10-W30A-335 to rezone from R2 Residential District to R4 Residential District. The commission will also consider a resolution concerning the WVU Cancer Institute at 2100 Chapline St., the St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex.

• Action on May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Zone change request 10-W30A-335: rezone from R2 to R4 residential district
• Resolution for 2100 Chapline St. – WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs at 610-612 Main St. The body will also address an item from April 2, 2025, where no action was taken due to the applicant's absence.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 610-612 Main St. to replace burned wood and windows

Tree Board

The Wheeling Tree Board will review the minutes and treasurer's report, then discuss nominations for new board members and a new chairperson. It will receive updates on the USFS Community Tree Grant and the Canopy Protection Grant, including hiring a part‑time position. The board will also plan upcoming tree planting activities and community events.

• Canopy Protection Grant funding received April 30, to be spent by March 2027; hiring a part‑time position
• Call for nominations for new Tree Board members and a new chairperson (self‑nominations welcome)
• USFS Community Tree Grant writing in progress for the Silva Cell project at South Wheeling Pool
• Potential replacement tree planting in Mozart as spring planting season ends
• Upcoming community events: Ohio River Splashtacular June 7 at Heritage Port; Ohio County Country Fair Oct 2‑4 at Oglebay’s Levinson Shelter

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss a property transfer at 521 S Penn Street and review multiple chemical supply contracts for the Water Pollution Control Division and Water Treatment Plant. The body will also address a proposed 4-way stop at 18th and Wood Street and July 4th fireworks.

• Property transfer OVADC at 521 S Penn Street
• Traffic rule for 4-way stop at 18th and Wood Street
• Multiple water treatment contracts including PVS Nolwood, JCI Jones, and Jacobi Carbon
• Resolution regarding Council meeting date and time change
• Resolution regarding Flag Policy

The council approved a new four‑way stop at 18th and Wood Street and authorized $66,000 for the Wheeling Symphony fireworks display, split among the city, coal severance and the general fund. It changed the regular council meeting date from June June 16 to June 15, 2026, and adopted an official flag display policy for Heritage Port and similar venues. The council also accepted several committee minutes, held over others, and approved the conveyance of 521 S Penn Street to the Ohio Valley ADC. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote totals.

• Adopted four-way stop at 18th & Wood (5-0)
• Authorized $66,000 fireworks funding (5-0)
• Changed council meeting date to June 15, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted flag display policy for Heritage Port (3-2)
• Accepted Hall of Fame Board minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Development, Rules & Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Held over Planning and Recreation Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 521 S Penn Street to Ohio Valley ADC (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review the director's report and previous minutes. The body will discuss neighborhood recreation surveys and the Comprehensive Plan.

• Neighborhood Recreation Surveys discussion
• Comprehensive Plan discussion

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority will hold its regular meeting on May 26, 2026 at noon. The agenda includes approval of the April 28, 2026 minutes, a financial report by Nancy Hughes, an operations report by Kelly Tucker, and committee reports. The meeting will also consider any old and new business items before adjourning.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request from Raymond Gomez. The applicant is seeking variances to build a garage at 163 Idabelle Ave.

• Variance request for 163 Idabelle Ave. to reduce front setback of accessory building from 20’ to 0’
• Variance request for 163 Idabelle Ave. to exceed the limit of two accessory structures per principal structure

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on May 19, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the use of golf carts on municipal streets. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of golf carts on municipal streets

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a new traffic rule for 18th and Wood Street and fireworks for the Wheeling Symphony's July 4th celebration. The body will also review a resolution for the FY 2026 CDBG HOME Program.

• Traffic rule for 4-way stop at 18th and Wood Street
• Wheeling Symphony July 4th fireworks (Coal Severance/City Manager)
• FY 2026 CDBG HOME Program resolution
• Edgco Demo and Abatement Contract (General Fund/DLAP)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet to discuss a transfer request for a specific property and property acquisition. The acquisition discussion will take place in an executive session.

• Transfer request for 521 S. Penn Street
• Executive session on property acquisition

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss one item. The session focuses on the review of the April Financial Report.

• April Financial Report

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider approving the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss two requests from the Wheeling Fire Department—one concerning Valley View Avenue and another concerning the 18th & Wood Intersection. Any additional items may be raised for discussion.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 Minutes
• Fire Department request for Valley View Avenue
• Fire Department request for 18th & Wood Intersection
• Any other items for discussion

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will approve April's meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report on the current balance, and discuss new business items involving Ron Scott and a Plein Aire event. The commission will also consider any old business and committee reports before adjourning.

• Approval of April’s minutes
• Treasurer’s Report – current balance
• New Business – discussion of Ron Scott
• New Business – discussion of Plein Aire event
• Old Business and Committee Reports

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from its April 13, 2026, meeting and consider a site plan for the WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex located at 2100 Chapline St.

• Review April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Site Plan Review: WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex at 2100 Chapline St

The commission adopted the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. It also approved the final site plan for the WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex on Chapline Street. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved final site plan for WVU Cancer Institute St. Joseph’s Regional Cancer Complex (all in favor)

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to consider potential inductees for several categories. An executive session will be held to discuss and vote on candidates for Business, Industry & Professions; Education & Religion; Philanthropy; Public Service; and Sports & Athletics. No other business items are listed.

• Executive session discussion of possible candidates per WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
• Possible candidate vote – Business, Industry & Professions
• Possible candidate vote – Education & Religion
• Possible candidate vote – Philanthropy
• Possible candidate vote – Sports & Athletics

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided. A public hearing that was to be held on the same day will now take place on June 4, 2026.

• Public hearing originally scheduled for May 7, 2026, rescheduled to June 4, 2026

Tree Board

The Tree Board is reviewing expenditures for stump removals and planning the use of available funds. The board is seeking a new Chairperson and official members, and is managing several grant-funded planting and protection projects.

• Expenditure of $400 for stump removals at Edgewood Park and a quote of $800 for additional removals
• Proposal for a Silva Cell plan for summer 2027
• Planning for tree planting at Pulaski Park on May 15th
• Receipt of a Canopy Protection Grant on April 30th to fund a part-time position
• Proposed Community Tree Grant for approximately 100 stump removals

City Council Meetings

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the CDBG Annual Action Plan. The body will also consider a zoning amendment for North Park and various equipment and service contracts.

• Public hearing for CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Petition for Zoning Amendment North Park -W30A-335
• Municipal Council Levy Estimate for Fiscal Year 26-27
• Mansuetto Roofing contract for Centre Market Lower Market Roof
• Edgco Demo and Abatement Contract 10

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold a special meeting on April 28, 2026, to discuss the Municipal Council Levy Estimate for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

• Special meeting to discuss Municipal Council Levy Estimate for FY 2026-27

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss the General Fund Budget and Municipal Council Levy Estimate for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The body is also reviewing several equipment and infrastructure contracts for the Water Pollution Control Department and other city services.

• FY 26-27 General Fund Budget resolution
• Municipal Council Levy Estimate for Fiscal Year 26-27
• OVADC Property Transfer of 116 14th Street to Corner 30 LLC
• Savage Construction Inc. contract for Glenwood Road Slip
• Lombardi Development contract for 10th Street Garage

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on April 21, 2026 at 5:15 pm. Members will review the March financial report. They will also discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026‑27 budget.

• March Financial Report
• FY 2026‑27 Budget discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will approve the minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting. It will also consider a reasonable accommodation request submitted by Anna Miller for a second driveway at 123 Danfield Drive.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
• Reasonable accommodation request for a second driveway at 123 Danfield Drive (Anna Miller)

The Board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting, with all members in favor. It also approved Anna Miller's request for a second driveway to provide reasonable accommodations, with all members in favor.

• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved reasonable accommodations request for second driveway (all in favor)

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will discuss several new initiatives, including the US 250 Mural Plan, a Pride history installation under the Friendlier City Project, and the upcoming Plein Aire event scheduled for October 2026. The meeting will also address ongoing items such as a Film Noir Festival request and a shared billboard for Wheeling Fashion Week.

• US 250 Mural Plan – presentation by Jeanne and Logan
• Friendlier City Project – Pride history installation proposal
• Plein Aire Event – planning with Janet Sheehan and Eric Dye for Oct. 2026
• Film Noir Fest request – submitted by Bitten Heine
• Shared Billboard – collaboration for Wheeling Fashion Week and the Arts Commission

Hall of Fame Board

The Hall of Fame Board will hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates. Members will vote on candidates for the Business, Industry & Professions, Philanthropy, and Sports & Athletics categories. The agenda also records the primary election day set for May 12. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Executive session to discuss possible Hall of Fame candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
• Vote on Business, Industry & Professions Hall of Fame candidates
• Vote on Philanthropy Hall of Fame candidates
• Vote on Sports & Athletics Hall of Fame candidates
• Primary Election Day scheduled for May 12

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will take action on the minutes from its November 10, 2025 meeting and address routine agenda items such as communications, hearings, reports, and unfinished business. The commission’s new business includes a site‑plan review for the Elm Grove Dodge Parking Expansion located at 2538 National Road. Decisions will be made on whether to approve the proposed expansion.

• Site Plan Review – Elm Grove Dodge Parking Expansion – 2538 National Road

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss several equipment and service contracts for the Water Pollution Control Department. The body is also considering a property transfer at 116 14th Street to Corner 30 LLC.

• Property transfer of 116 14th Street to Corner 30 LLC
• Cattrell Co. proposal for Centre Market Upper Restrooms
• Water Department cellular registers from METRON
• WPCD contracts for T.S. Elliott, A&H Equipment, and Mobile Solids Solutions
• ICR Equipment Rental telehandler from Vehicle Replacement Fund

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will consider a request regarding a mini split system at a specific property.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for mini split system at 2301 Chapline St.

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The body will review financial and operations reports and address old and new business.

Parks and Recreation

The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on March 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 29, 2026 meeting, a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, and discussions on a new logo and summer events.

• Approve minutes from the January 29, 2026 meeting
• Receive report from the Parks and Recreation Director
• Discuss a new logo for the department
• Discuss plans for summer events

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 9:30 am in the City Council Chambers was cancelled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss the proposed General Fund and Coal Severance budgets for fiscal year 2026-27. The body is also reviewing several unfinished business items regarding vehicle procurement and infrastructure projects.

• FY 26-27 General Fund Budget resolution
• FY 26-27 Coal Severance Budget resolution
• Street reconstruction at Grandview & 12th by Cast & Baker
• Clay School demolition by Raze International
• Fire protection gear procurement from Arnold Fire Equipment LLC

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee will hold an executive session to discuss acquiring property. No further details were provided in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss property acquisition

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on March 17, 2026 at 5:15 pm. Members will review the February financial report and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Review February Financial Report
• Discuss FY 26-27 Budget

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review a request to establish a No Parking Zone on Warwood Terrace at F Street. The commission will also approve items dated January 15, 2026, consider a request from the Sanitation Department, and address any other discussion items.

• Approve items dated January 15, 2026
• Review request for a No Parking Zone on Warwood Terrace at F Street
• Review request from the Sanitation Department
• Discuss any other items submitted

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission will hold a business meeting to consider reports and discuss upcoming activities. Unfinished business includes reports on the community outreach series, fair housing education, parking for new and expectant mothers, and follow‑up on Black History, Women’s History, and Fair Housing months. New business will review the citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through March 6, 2026. The meeting also allows members to be heard, make remarks, and then adjourn.

• Community Outreach Series Panel Discussions – Committee Report
• Fair Housing Education and Outreach – Report of staff and commissioner activities
• Discussion Regarding Parking for New and Expectant Mothers – Committee Report
• Black History Month – Follow up on activities
• Women’s History Month – Discuss potential activities

Hall of Fame Board

The Hall of Fame Board will discuss and vote on possible candidates for the Business, Industry & Professions, Philanthropy, and Sports & Athletics categories. The board will also consider an update on the meeting location. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and scheduling of the next meeting on April 14, 2026.

• Vote on Business, Industry & Professions Hall of Fame candidate
• Vote on Philanthropy Hall of Fame candidate
• Vote on Sports & Athletics Hall of Fame candidate
• Discussion of possible candidates for Education & Religion, Music & Fine Arts, Public Service
• Old Business: meeting location update

Planning Commission

The March 9, 2026, Planning Commission meeting is canceled due to lack of business.

Tree Board

The Tree Board is coordinating multiple tree planting events across city parks and fields through April. The board is also planning for Arbor Day on April 10 at Edgewood Park and discussing a grant for stump removal.

• Tree planting at Wheeling Island Marina and Bridge Park on 3/14
• Tree planting at Bloch Park and Belle Isle Field on 3/21
• Arbor Day event on 4/10 at Edgewood Park
• Tree planting at Garden Park on 4/10 and Pulaski Park/35th Street Field on 4/11
• Application for 2026 Communitree Grant for stump removal

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss several original propositions including street reconstruction and a school demolition. The body will also review applications for a private club and various equipment replacements for city departments.

• Application for The Urban Collective to operate a private club at 1070 Market Street
• Street reconstruction at Grandview & 12th by Cast & Baker (CDBG)
• Clay School demolition by Raze International (WVDLAP-Project Fund)
• Grass cutting 2026 contract with Top Notch Landscaping and Supply LLC
• Police canine procurement from Merry K9 via Stanton Foundation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two reasonable accommodation requests. Both requests involve the construction of new residences for Youth Service Systems.

• Reasonable Accommodation Request for new residence at 2305 Charles St (Youth Service Systems)
• Reasonable Accommodation Request for new residence at 2306 Eoff St (Youth Service Systems)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Reasonable Accommodation requests for 2305 Charles St and 2304 Eoff St, both submitted by Youth Service Systems. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Reasonable Accommodation request for 2305 Charles St (unanimous)
• Approved Reasonable Accommodation request for 2304 Eoff St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:51 a.m.

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee will hold a presentation on source water protection. No decisions are listed; the item is for discussion only. The meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026 at 4:45 pm in the City Council Chambers.

• Source water protection presentation

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several unfinished business items, including pool roof repairs, EV charger funding, a park shelter project, and water system equipment. It will also consider original propositions such as replacement valves for the water department, a well pump repair, and demolition liens for various properties. No procedural or ceremonial items are listed as decisions.

• Kalkreuth – 36th Street and Bridge Park Pool Roofs – CDBG FY ‘25
• Yahn Electric – EV Chargers Intermodal and Centre Market – EECBG
• GameTime – Mozart Park Shelter – Project Fund
• Grade 8 Solutions LLC – Replacement Valves – WPCD
• Demolition Liens – Various Properties

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on February 17, 2026 to review the January financial report. The committee will discuss the city's revenues, expenditures, and budget performance for that month. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of January Financial Report

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will discuss two event proposals submitted by Mindi Yarbrough: the America 250 WV Art Show and Plein Air Event, and a live art and music event at Towngate Theater. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of January minutes and a treasurer’s report on the current balance.

• Review of America 250 WV Art Show and Plein Air Event proposal
• Review of Live art and Music Event at Towngate Theater proposal
• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report (current balance)

Hall of Fame Board

The Hall of Fame Board will consider the Secretary‑Treasurer’s report concerning 2027 funding. An executive session will be held to discuss possible candidates under WV Code 6‑9A‑4 (10). The board will also address an update on the meeting location and complete routine items such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Secretary‑Treasurer report on 2027 funding
• Executive session to discuss possible candidates (WV Code 6‑9A‑4 (10))
• Old business: meeting location update
• Review and approve minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting
• Adjournment and schedule next meeting for March 10, 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers was canceled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were presented. The next regular meeting is set for March 9, 2026.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The February 5, 2026, meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss various traffic rules, contract amendments, and new project propositions. Items include facility improvements and a property transfer to the OVADC.

• Application for Los Bajitos Mexican Restaurant and Grill to operate a private club at 26 Elm Terrace
• Proposed property transfer to OVADC for 129 15th Street
• Proposed roof work for 36th Street and Bridge Park Pool via CDBG FY '25
• Proposed EV Chargers for Intermodal and Centre Market via EECBG
• Proposed Mozart Park Shelter by GameTime using Project Fund

The Wheeling City Council approved several ordinances authorizing spending on infrastructure, public safety, and health initiatives. Key actions included a $5,872,220 contract for wastewater plant engineering, a $415,000 transfer to the Ohio Valley Area Development Corporation, and funding for stop signs, compact‑car parking, and audit services. All measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted $139,935 exterior painting contract for Intermodal Parking Garage (6-0)
• Adopted $415,000 transfer to OVADC ($200,000 RCIP, $215,000 Project Fund) (6-0)
• Adopted two new stop signs on Hildreth Avenue at N. 15th Street (6-0)
• Adopted compact‑car‑only parking at Market St. meters #2135 and #2133 (6-0)
• Adopted $40,050 audit services contract with Perry & Associates (6-0)
• Adopted allocation of WV opioid settlement funds to Easter Seals for health record system (6-0)
• Adopted $5,872,220 engineering services contract with Verdantas for wastewater and sewer improvements (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving invoices for cleanup of 58 19th Street property (6-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes from October 2025 and receive a report from the Parks and Rec Director. The body will also hold a discussion regarding programming for the summer.

• Minutes from October 30th, 2025
• Report from Parks and Rec Director
• Discussion on Summer Programming

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the December financial report, a General Fund budget revision, and audit scoring.

• December Financial Report
• General Fund Budget Revision #3
• Audit Scoring

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss unfinished business regarding water hydrants and lane abandonment. The body is also reviewing original propositions including a budget revision, a FEMA demolition resolution, and various traffic rule changes.

• Resolution Budget Revision #3 FY 2026
• Resolution for Cadillac Avenue Demolition via FEMA
• Petticord & Son exterior painting for Intermodal Parking Garage
• Traffic rules for National Road parking and Hildreth Avenue & N. 15th Street stop signs
• Perry & Associates FY 2025 Audit Services for General Fund

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss specific traffic control and parking requests. The body will also review minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting.

• Request for stop sign at N. 15th Street and Hildreth Avenue
• Request for "Compact Cars Only" metered spaces at Centre Market

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates for the 2027 Hall of Fame. The Secretary‑Treasurer will give a financial update and report on the 2027 budget. The board will also review the meeting location update and hold general discussion on possible candidates. The meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on January 13, 2026.

• Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
• Secretary‑Treasurer financial update
• Secretary‑Treasurer report on 2027 budget
• Meeting location update
• General discussion on possible candidates for 2027

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review the status of the USFS Grant and plan for upcoming tree plantings. The board will discuss a grant application for stump removal and coordinate Arbor Day 2026 activities.

• Wheeling Island Tree Maintenance and Removal bid awarded to LaRoche Tree Service
• Plan to plant one replacement tree at Garden Park by June 2026
• Plan to plant 10 trees at Wheeling Island by 2027
• Application for 2025 Communitree Grant for stump removal
• Arbor Day 2026 planning for Fulton Park

City Council Meetings

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding the Wheeling Island Marina lease agreement. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and proposed traffic rule changes on National Road.

• Public hearing and resolution for Wheeling Island Marina lease agreement
• Lane abandonment for Elmwood Place Lots 16-21
• Two hour parking zone and bus stop relocation on National Road
• M&G Architects & Engineers for 14th Street Project (WVWDA Grant)
• Contracts for Dukes Root Control, ESMIL Corp, Tyler Technologies, GHA Technologies, and Spartan Fire Hydrants