Wheeling public meetings in 2020

Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authorities

The Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority board is holding a special virtual meeting on December 22, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The only agenda item is an executive session to discuss the labor contract, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Executive session to discuss labor contract (Exception 2)
• Virtual meeting format

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals has cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for December 17, 2020, citing a lack of business. No decisions or discussions will take place at this session. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 21, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually on December 15, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns. The main item is a public hearing on a proposed oil and gas lease with SWN Production Company for 7.968 leasehold acres. The council will also consider several resolutions and contracts, including a zone change, equipment purchases, and a bond anticipation note issuance.

• Public hearing on oil and gas lease with SWN Production Company for 7.968 acres
• Zone change for Plat of Labelle from I-2 General Industry to C-2 General Commercial
• Purchase of a 1750 GPM Sutphen G5 Pumper for Fire Department (Project Fund)
• Network and computer upgrades for Police Department (City Service Fee)
• Resolution to establish a Municipal Tree Board

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet virtually to discuss the November 2020 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of November 2020 financial statement

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a community center at 88 14th Street, and will review site plans for West Virginia Northern Community College, Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration, and the Duplaga Professional Center. The commission will also act on November meeting minutes and receive reports from standing committees and staff.

• Special Use Permit hearing: 88 14th Street – Community Center
• Site Plan Review: West Virginia Northern Community College – 16th & Main St.
• Site Plan Review: Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration – 41st & McColloch Street
• Site Plan Review: Duplaga Professional Center – 1108 Washington Avenue

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020, has been cancelled because there is no business to address. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development

The Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development will meet virtually to discuss adopting by-laws and setting priorities. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion on adopting by-laws
• Discussion on setting priorities

Historic Landmarks Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the November meeting and discuss communications. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Demolition Review Ordinance.

• Review of November meeting minutes
• Discussion on Demolition Review Ordinance

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will meet virtually to consider several items, including zone changes for properties on West Washington Avenue and the Labelle plat, a purchase of a utility truck for water distribution, and a change order for a piling and lagging wall. The council will also vote on allocating COVID-19 funds to local organizations and approving various equipment purchases and contracts.

• Zone change for 200 and 1108 West Washington Ave from R-4 to EMO
• Zone change for Plat of Labelle from I-2 to C-2
• Purchase of 2021 F-350 Utility Truck for Water Distribution
• Allocation of COVID-19 funds to 10 local organizations via CDBG
• Network and computer upgrades for Police Department

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests at its November 19, 2020 meeting: a parking variance for a Main Street building conversion, a conditional use permit for a storage garage, and multiple variances to build a warehouse. The board will also approve minutes from its September 17 meeting. Public comment is available by contacting the City Clerk.

• Maria Hardy, 722 & 724 Main St.: variance to reduce office parking from 8 to 4 spaces for residential-to-commercial redevelopment
• Joseph 'Jay' Murad, 433 N. Front St.: conditional use permit for a garage for storage
• Bob Contraguerro, 41st and McColloch St.: variances to reduce front yard setback from 30' to 3', rear from 15' to 8', side from 15' to 12', and parking from 30 to 8 spaces for a warehouse

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold a virtual work session to discuss a substantial amendment related to COVID-19 funding. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion on COVID-19 funding - Substantial Amendment

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet virtually to discuss the October 2020 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of October 2020 financial statement

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. They will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance authorizing a bond anticipation note of up to $8,000,000 for water system improvements in downtown Wheeling, and will consider related unfinished business. Other items include a zone change, a utility truck purchase, and several resolutions.

• Public hearing on $8,000,000 bond anticipation note for water system improvements
• Zone change for 200 and 1108 West Washington Ave from R-4 to EMO
• Hill International 2021 F-350 utility truck for Water Distribution
• Resolution for agreement with Woda Development at 10th and Main
• Resolution for YSS Winter Freeze Shelter MOU

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2020, was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, receiving the secretary-treasurer report, and hearing committee updates. The board will vote on one candidate in the Education & Religion category and one in Public Service, and receive a presentation on a Music & Fine Arts candidate. Old business includes a budget discussion update.

• Vote on 1 candidate (RD) in Education & Religion committee
• Vote on 1 candidate (WM) in Public Service committee
• Presentation on 1 candidate in Music & Fine Arts committee
• Budget discussion update under old business

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission met and approved the September 3, 2020 minutes. Members discussed the Victorian Old Town Association's draft for a local historic district with design review guidelines, recommending updates and owner feedback before a public hearing. They also reviewed a draft demolition review ordinance, with plans to refer it to the Development Committee for a work session.

• Approved September 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed VOTA local historic district draft; recommended updates and owner comments before public hearing
• Reviewed demolition review ordinance draft; to be referred to Development Committee via Councilman Thorngate

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee met virtually and entered executive session to discuss property sales. No decisions were made during the session, and the committee adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Entered executive session to discuss property sales
• Exited executive session with no decisions made
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee accepted the September 2020 financial statement and Budget Revision Number 1 for FY 2020-21, forwarding both to the full City Council. The statement noted CARES Act funds reflected, B&O tax down $160,000 from last year, and sales tax up 11% from last year. The budget revision added funding to various line items from cash carryover and CARES funding.

• Accepted September 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (unanimous)
• Accepted Budget Revision Number 1 FY 2020-21 and forwarded to Council (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee discussed amending Article 1765 (Flood Damage Control) to align with FEMA regulatory changes. The committee voted to forward the ordinance to full Council for consideration. No final decision was made by the full Council at this meeting.

• Forwarded amended Flood Damage Control ordinance to Council (Sklavounakis/Thalman)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee accepted the August 2020 financial statement as presented and forwarded it to City Council. City Manager Robert Herron reported the city received its first CARES Act reimbursement and will submit future applications. He noted the city is 16% through the fiscal year, with B&O Tax down $175,000 and Bed Tax down $73,000 compared to last year.

• Accepted August 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council met on September 15, 2020, with all seven members present. The council unanimously approved five traffic rules, including a loading zone on Eoff St and stop signs at Miller St, N. Park St, S. Park St, and Sycamore St. They also approved creating Article 177, the Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development, and a $84,331 change order with BBR Drilling Company for piling and lagging walls.

• Approved Traffic Rule 4760, creating a loading zone on Eoff St (7-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4761, adding a stop sign at Miller St and Damien Rd (7-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4762, adding a stop sign at N. Park St and Damien Rd (7-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4763, adding a stop sign at S. Park St and Damien Rd (7-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4764, adding a stop sign at Sycamore St and Howell Ave (7-0)
• Approved creating Article 177, the Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development (7-0)
• Approved $84,331 change order with BBR Drilling Company for piling and lagging walls (7-0)
• Approved a resolution accepting a $233,000 Highway Safety Grant for the Northern Panhandle (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Health and Recreation Committee voted unanimously to declare racism a public health crisis, following a presentation by YWCA representatives. The committee also discussed homelessness, the Nelson Jordan Center, and proposed creating a Vulnerable Communities Commission, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Declared racism a public health crisis (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee discussed a proposed ordinance creating a rental inspection program, which would require landlords to obtain rental certificates from the city, with options for self-inspection or city inspection. Members noted that HUD or Section 8 housing is already subject to inspections and suggested consulting code enforcement officers. No decisions were made, and the committee agreed more information is needed before proceeding to full Council.

• Discussed proposed rental inspection program ordinance
• No decision made on rental inspection program
• Adjourned at 12:29 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee discussed the revised Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan, noting Phase A III is funded but Phase B III needs a $25.5 million funding source. They also discussed a proposed downspout daylight program, with a pilot in the Claytor area, where the city would provide education and technical assistance but not complete the work. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned.

• Discussed Long Term Control Plan Phase 3 and 4, with Phase B III funding estimated at $25.5 million
• Discussed Downspout Daylight Program, proposing a pilot in Claytor area with city-provided education and assistance

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee accepted the July 2020 financial statement and forwarded it to City Council. The committee discussed COVID-19's impact on revenues, estimating a $1.5 million reduction and noting CARES Act funds were expected. The committee also directed the finance director to work on pension board compliance.

• Accepted July 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (unanimous)
• Directed Finance Director to work on pension board compliance and request extension if needed

City Council Meetings

The Promotions and Public Relations Committee met and discussed renaming the former OVMC campus to shift branding from hospital to mixed-use facility, with an online marketing strategy to follow. They also discussed a campaign to attract remote workers, with staff to explore advertising in the Wall Street Journal. No formal decisions were made; the committee will reconvene as needed.

• Discussed renaming OVMC campus; no action taken
• Discussed remote worker campaign; staff to explore advertising options

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee voted to approve a request from applicant Jeffrey Morris for a pop-up bar in the courtyard at 102 Carmel Rd., a residential property, and forward it to full Council. Staff recommended approval, noting an ABCA license is still needed and plans have been submitted to the Planning Commission. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 11:42 p.m.

• Approved pop-up bar request at 102 Carmel Rd. and forwarded to Council (motion by Thalman, seconded by Thorngate)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:42 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee voted to allocate $800,000 in Sales Tax RCIP funds to street and alley paving, and $500,000 to a city-wide demolition contract for FY 2020-2021. Both motions passed unanimously. The funds were previously unallocated due to COVID-19, with CARES Act reimbursements offsetting losses.

• Approved $800,000 for paving of streets and alleys (all in favor)
• Approved $500,000 for city-wide demolition contract (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council approved several spending ordinances, including a $522,540 design services contract with M&G Architects for converting the Valley Professional Building into police headquarters and initial fire station design. Also approved were $25,090 for firefighting equipment, $23,400 for an AEMT course, and $336,719 for a chlorine system replacement. The council accepted the Finance Committee report and the June financial statement, and held over BZA minutes. A public hearing was held on the FY 2020-2024 consolidated plan, with a request for increased CDBG funding for senior meals.

• Approved $522,540 design services contract with M&G Architects for police HQ and fire station (7-0)
• Approved $25,090 for firefighting equipment from Fire Force Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $23,400 for AEMT course with Pierpont Community & Technical College (7-0)
• Approved $336,719 for chlorine system replacement with Lone Pine Construction (7-0)
• Accepted Finance Committee Report 7/21/20 and June 2020 financial statement (7-0)
• Held over BZA Minutes 6/18/20 until next meeting (7-0)
• Adopted resolution identifying 102 Carmel Road as development/redevelopment site (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2020 meeting (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals met virtually and approved the minutes from the May 21, 2020 meeting. They approved a variance for Robert and Mary Robbins at 106 Hubbard Lane to reduce the front yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet for a front porch addition. The applicant attended by phone, and the clerk verified neighbor support. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

• Approved minutes from May 21, 2020 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved variance for 106 Hubbard Lane to reduce front yard setback from 20' to 7' for porch addition

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission voted to sign a community letter responding to white nationalist vandalism, with one commissioner voting against and another later stating she also opposed without prior legal review. The commission also reallocated $1,200 previously approved for a canceled event toward promotional items for family packs, and discussed a request to address reasonable accommodations in city codes.

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2020 meeting
• Voted to sign 'Community Letter Responding to White Nationalist Vandalism in Wheeling' (5-1, with one additional opposition noted after meeting)
• Reallocated previously approved $1,200 for canceled YSS event toward brochures/magnets for family packs
• Discussed but took no action on incorporating reasonable accommodations into city codes

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee met virtually and reviewed the May 2020 financial statement, which covers 11 of 12 months of the fiscal year. City Manager Robert Herron noted early COVID-19 impacts, with revenue effects expected to linger into the next fiscal year, particularly in sales and B&O taxes. The committee voted unanimously to accept the statement and forward it to the full Council.

• Accepted May 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee approved a General Fund budget revision totaling about $186,000, with no net change to total expenses. The revision includes increased sanitation and dump fees related to COVID-19. All committee members voted in favor.

• Approved General Fund budget revision of ~$186,000 (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council approved a zone change for 102 Carmel Road from EMO to C-2 General Commercial, adopted the 2020 codified replacement pages, and approved an amended Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG/HOME/Section 108 programs, all by 7-0 votes. The council tabled an ordinance authorizing purchase of the former OVMC hospital and Valley Professional Center, and no decisions were made in executive session. Several other items were introduced but not voted on.

• Approved zone change at 102 Carmel Rd from EMO to C-2 General Commercial (7-0)
• Adopted 2020 Codified Replacement Pages (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance authorizing purchase of former OVMC hospital and Valley Professional Center (7-0)
• Approved amended Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG, HOME, and Section 108 programs (7-0)
• Reappointed John Looney to Northern Panhandle Workforce Development board (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 2020 as Mental Health Month
• Accepted BZA minutes from 3/19/20
• Held over Planning Commission and Arts and Cultural Commission minutes

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council met virtually on May 13, 2020, with Mayor Glenn Elliott presiding. The council held an executive session to discuss the acquisition of the former OVMC properties, with no decisions made. Council requested additional information and adjourned.

• Held executive session on OVMC property acquisition (moved by Thorngate, seconded by Palmer)
• Concluded executive session (moved by Thalman, seconded by Thorngate)
• Adjourned meeting (moved by Thalman, seconded by Scatterday)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved three site plan reviews for building additions, including at 111 19th Street, 1636 National Road, and 100 Clarks Lane, and approved a resolution for 231 Warwood Avenue. The commission also voted to cancel and reschedule the June 8, 2020 public hearing for the GC&P LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment. No public hearings were held, and the April 6, 2020 minutes were approved.

• Approved site plan for 120' x 120' addition at 111 19th Street (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for multi-story addition at 1636 National Road (all in favor, Schessler abstaining)
• Approved site plan for 4,225 sq ft addition at 100 Clarks Lane (all in favor, Schessler abstaining)
• Approved resolution for 231 Warwood Avenue (all in favor)
• Cancelled and rescheduled June 8, 2020 public hearing for GC&P LLC plan (all in favor)
• Approved April 6, 2020 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

City Council met virtually and approved the second reading of an ordinance amending Article 780, which regulates street vendors, by a 7-0 vote. Council also authorized spending $45,454 with Philadelphia Mixing Solutions for mixer drive replacements at the Water Treatment Plant and $59,927 with BBR Drilling Company for the Greggsville Tank Retaining Wall, both in 7-0 votes. Mayor Elliott reappointed Dr. John Holloway to the Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health. Several items were introduced, including a zone change for 102 Carmel Road and a purchase agreement for the former OVMC properties, but no final action was taken on them.

• Adopted amended street vendor ordinance (Article 780) on second reading (7-0)
• Approved $45,454 contract with Philadelphia Mixing Solutions for mixer drive replacements (7-0)
• Approved $59,927 contract with BBR Drilling Company for Greggsville Tank Retaining Wall (7-0)
• Reappointed Dr. John Holloway to the Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2020 meeting
• Accepted Planning Commission minutes and report on Carmel Road
• Accepted Finance Committee minutes from April 21, 2020
• Held over BZA minutes from 3/19/20 until next meeting

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee met virtually and discussed the March 2020 financial statement, noting the city is 75% through the budget year with expenditures at 69% and revenue at 76%. The committee accepted the statement and forwarded it to Council; the impact of COVID-19 on revenue is still to be determined.

• Accepted March 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council met virtually and approved several spending ordinances and resolutions, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. Key approvals included a $35,276.20 ball field maintenance machine, a $105,893 piling and lagging wall project, a $55,391.70 blower assembly, and a $45,454 mixer drive replacement. The council also adopted the FY 2020-2021 levy estimate budget and amended the zoning code for signs and outdoor advertising, effective July 1, 2020.

• Approved $35,276.20 for ABI Attachments ball field maintenance machine (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2020-2021 Municipal Council Levy Estimate budget (7-0)
• Amended Article 1359 Signs and Outdoor Advertising, effective July 1, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved $105,893 for BBR Drilling piling and lagging wall at Glenwood Rd (7-0)
• Approved $55,391.70 for A&H Equipment blower assembly for WPCD truck (7-0)
• Approved $45,454 for Philadelphia Mixing Solutions mixer drive replacements (7-0)
• Approved $59,927 for BBR Drilling Greggsville Tank retaining wall (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions for Centre TV franchise assignment, opioid nuisance litigation, and Edgington Lane park grant (7-0 each)

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission held its monthly meeting via Zoom, approving the March minutes and accepting the treasurer's report. The Greater Wheeling Artists Studio Tour was canceled due to COVID-19, and most Wheeling Reads events were canceled, though the 'Where I'm From Poem' will continue with digital submissions. New business included a virtual public arts mural tour idea and nominations for new officers, with elections and budget approval scheduled for May.

• Approved March meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted treasurer's report showing April balance of $14,919.03
• Canceled Greater Wheeling Artists Studio Tour due to COVID-19
• Continued 'Where I'm From Poem' with digital submissions
• Discussed virtual arts project for Facebook page
• Nominated Christina F. for Secretary and Travis H. for Vice Chairman
• Draft budget for 2020/2021 to be approved in May

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a zone change at 102 Carmel Road from EMO to C-2, allowing conversion of an apartment building into a hotel with restaurant, bar, and event venue. The Commission also voted to seek independent review of a geotechnical report for the GC&P LLC Special Area Plan and rescheduled that public hearing to June 8. A site plan for a new multi-tenant building at 231 Warwood Avenue was approved with a reduction of five parking spaces.

• Recommended approval of zone change at 102 Carmel Road from EMO to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 231 Warwood Avenue multi-tenant building with parking reduced by 5 spaces (unanimous, Wright absent)
• Voted to seek independent review of GC&P LLC geotechnical report (unanimous)
• Rescheduled GC&P LLC public hearing from May 11 to June 8 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee accepted the February 2020 financial statement as presented and forwarded it to City Council. The city is 66.6% through the budget year with expenditures at 68%, a $400,000 increase over last year attributed to an extra pay period in January. The motion passed unanimously.

• Accepted February 2020 financial statement and forwarded to Council (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council approved the FY 2020-2021 General Fund and Coal Severance budgets, along with several expenditures including vehicles, a root control system, and a parking services agreement with Parkmobile. A street vendor ordinance was tabled after public comment. All votes were unanimous except the tabling motion, which passed 5-1.

• Approved $21,441 for 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 for Water Distribution (6-0)
• Approved $24,486 for 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 for Police (6-0)
• Approved 2-story minimum building height in downtown districts D-1, D-2, D-3 (6-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4758 extending permit parking on Eoff St (6-0)
• Approved Traffic Rule 4759 for 1-hour parking and commercial loading zone at Edgington Lane and National Rd (6-0)
• Approved $16,500 for Northern Panhandle Conservation District Wheeling Creek maintenance (6-0)
• Tabled street vendor ordinance amendment (5-1)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 General Fund and Coal Severance budgets (7-0)

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission approved $1,000 for the Friendly City Handmade event and $375 for the Crossroads Mural Festival after an executive session. They also approved the February meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, and discussed updates on the studio tour, Freedom in Motion exhibition, and other events.

• Approved $1,000 for Friendly City Handmade event
• Approved $375 for Crossroads Mural Festival
• Approved February meeting minutes
• Approved treasurer's report

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council approved several ordinances authorizing expenditures, including $33,265 for a scoreboard at JB Chambers Sports Complex and $56,900 for a pump station rebuild, both funded by RCIP. It also adopted four traffic rules and referred a zone change request at 102 Carmel Road to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $33,265 for JB Chambers Sports Complex scoreboard (7-0)
• Approved $56,900 for Courtland Ave pump station rebuild (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Rule 4755: no parking fire lane on Hurst Ave (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Rule 4756: unrestricted parking on Lane 19 and Eoff St (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Rule 4757: 2-hr parking meter handicapped zone at 41 15th St (7-0)
• Referred zone change at 102 Carmel Road from EMO to C2 to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Accepted Finance Committee minutes and January 2020 financial statement (7-0)
• Held over Traffic Commission and other minutes until next meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approve a zoning text amendment prohibiting signs in the right-of-way, with an exception for sidewalk signs. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for May 11, 2020, on the GC&P LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment / Special Area Plan, and approved a site plan for Carnegie Greene at 30-37th Street.

• Recommended City Council approve zoning text amendment prohibiting signs in right-of-way (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for GC&P Comprehensive Plan Amendment / Special Area Plan for May 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved site plan resolution for Carnegie Greene at 30-37th Street (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variances: a parking reduction for a fitness center, parking and lot area reductions for a new apartment building, and setback reductions for a warehouse addition. A variance to reduce the minimum building height for a new credit union building was defeated due to a tie vote.

• Approved parking variance for fitness center at 2112 Market St. (all in favor)
• Approved parking and lot area variances for apartment building at 30 37th St. (all in favor)
• Approved setback variance for warehouse addition at 72 East Cove Ave. (all in favor)
• Denied building height variance for credit union at 1114 Chapline St. (2-2 tie)

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board unanimously approved the January minutes with no corrections. The board discussed the upcoming completion of the HOF painting project and suggested April 13 as the re-dedication date, with a sub-committee formed to plan the event. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January minutes unanimously
• Set April 13 as proposed re-dedication date for HOF painting project
• Formed sub-committee (DeFrancis, Villamagna, Stahl) for re-dedication plan
• Elected George Frazier as Sports & Athletics sub-committee chair for two years

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission recommended approval of the National Register nomination for the Wheeling Historic District Expansion to the State Historic Preservation Office. The expansion changes the period of significance, not the district boundary. The demolition review ordinance was discussed but not acted on, and the Commission requested annual demolition lists.

• Recommended approval of National Register nomination for Wheeling Historic District Expansion (5-0, Greco abstaining)
• Approved minutes of September 2019 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition review ordinance for further review at next meeting

City Council Meetings

Council unanimously approved four ordinances: a $27,030 emergency demolition at 4411 Wood St., a $335,436 demolition contract with RAZE International, a 12-month extension for CT Consultants' flow monitoring services, and designation of six banks as city depositories for 2020. It also gave first reads to ordinances for a $158,072.61 water valve replacement, a $1,994,510 phase III lining project, $265,150 for smart water meters, a zone change at 1701-1707 Wood St., and a street vendor ordinance amendment. Minutes from several boards were accepted, and a Finance Committee meeting was set for February 18.

• Approved $27,030 emergency demolition contract with EDGCO Inc. for 4411 Wood St. (7-0)
• Approved $335,436 demolition contract with RAZE International (7-0)
• Approved 12-month extension of CT Consultants flow monitoring services (7-0)
• Approved designation of six banks as city depositories for 2020 (7-0)
• Accepted minutes from BZA, Traffic Commission, Hall of Fame, Planning Commission, and Zone Sub Committee
• Held over Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority minutes and financials
• Gave first read to Savage Construction water valve replacement ordinance
• Gave first read to Granite Inliner and IPR Northeast phase III lining project ordinance

Planning Commission

The Zoning Committee voted 2-0 to recommend the Planning Commission schedule a public hearing on a text amendment to Section 1359.02 that would prohibit all signs in the public right of way, except sidewalk signs in commercial and industrial zones. Staff said the change addresses content-based language and is common in other municipalities. The committee also discussed temporary signs on private property and off-premise commercial signs, but took no action on those.

• Recommended scheduling a public hearing on the sign text amendment (2-0)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council approved the purchase of thermal imaging cameras for the fire department at a cost of $77,975, funded by CDBG. The council also adopted 11 traffic rules covering parking, loading, and one-way patterns on various streets. Appointments to the Arts and Culture Commission, Wheeling Hall of Fame, and OVRTA were confirmed. Several ordinances for demolition, abatement, and flow monitoring services were introduced but not voted on.

• Approved $77,975 for thermal imaging cameras from Interstate Rescue (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4744: commercial loading zone on 11th St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4745: no parking bus stop zone on 11th and Market St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4746: handicapped parking zone on 11th and Market St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4747: 2-hour parking meter zone on 11th and Market St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4748: commercial loading zone on Market St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4749: 2-hour parking meter zone on 12th and Market St (7-0)
• Adopted traffic rule 4754: one-way traffic pattern on Oakland Ave (7-0)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission approved three requests, each recommended to City Council as new traffic rules. A no-parking zone was approved for the west side of Hurst Ave in Springdale to create a fire lane. Parking meters were removed on Eoff St between 23rd St and Lane 19 to allow unrestricted parking. Two parking meters at 41 15th St were changed to 2-hour handicapped meters.

• Approved no-parking zone on west side of Hurst Ave (Traffic Rule 4755) (all in favor)
• Approved removal of parking meters on Eoff St between Lane 19 and 23rd St (Traffic Rule 4756) (all in favor)
• Approved 2-hour handicapped metered parking at 41 15th St (Traffic Rule 4757) (all in favor)

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission approved the December meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, noting a balance of $14,996.03. They decided not to renew three WheelingArtBeat domain names (wheelingartbeat.net, .info, .org), keeping only the .com version. Updates were given on upcoming events, including the Studio Tour on April 25 and the Wheeling Reads kickoff on Feb. 6.

• Approved December meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved treasurer's report with balance of $14,996.03 (all in favor)
• Agreed not to renew wheelingartbeat.net, .info, and .org domains; keep only .com

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss a zoning change for Jacob St. and several new traffic rules for downtown streets. The body will also review applications for private clubs and equipment for the Fire Department.

• Zone change for 3700 to 3724 Jacob St. from I-2 General Industry to R-4 Residential
• Private club applications for East Wheeling Express Food Mart (153 16th St) and Galway Girl Bar and Grill (1200 Market Street)
• Thermal imaging cameras from Interstate Rescue for the Fire Department
• 12 new traffic rules (4744-4754) regarding parking, loading zones, and one-way traffic on 11th, 12th, Market, N. Wabash, and Oakland Ave
• Play and park structures for N. 3rd St Playground via RCIP Oil and Gas

Council unanimously approved spending $39,997.55 from RCIP Oil and Gas funds for playground equipment at N. 3rd St. and rezoned properties at 3700-3724 Jacob St. from I-2 General Industry to R-4 Residential. Two private club applications were forwarded to the WVABCA without comment. Several traffic rule ordinances were introduced but not voted on. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved $39,997.55 playground purchase for N. 3rd St. (7-0)
• Rezoned 3700-3724 Jacob St. from I-2 to R-4 Residential (7-0)
• Forwarded private club applications for East Wheeling Express Food Mart and Galway Girl Bar and Grill to WVABCA without comment
• Held over Planning Commission and BZA minutes until next meeting

Planning Commission

The Zoning Committee recommended approval of a zone change for 1701-1707 Wood Street and 146-158 17th Street (Grant Street Commons) for a proposed $7 million apartment project. The vote was 1-1, with Commissioner Mauck voting in opposition. The recommendation will go to the full Planning Commission for further action.

• Recommended approval of zone change for Grant Street Commons (1-1, Mauck opposed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zone change request for properties on Wood St. and 17th St. The body will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan amendment for GC&P Development, LLC and an update to the sign ordinance.

• Zone change request for 1701-1707 Wood St. & 146-158 17th St. from I-2 to C-2
• Special Area Plan/Comprehensive Plan Amendment for GC&P Development, LLC
• Sign Ordinance Update report from Planning Commission Staff

The Planning Commission approved a zone change request for 1701-1707 Wood Street and 146-158 17th Street, allowing Grant Street Commons to rezone industrially zoned property for residential use. The motion passed 4-2, with Commissioners Scatterday and Jebbia opposed. The commission also approved a site plan resolution for The Linsly School at 60 Knox Lane, and referred a sign ordinance amendment to the Zoning Committee for further review.

• Approved zone change for 1701-1707 Wood Street & 146-158 17th Street (4-2)
• Approved site plan resolution for 60 Knox Lane — The Linsly School (unanimous)
• Referred sign ordinance amendment to Zoning Committee for January 27, 2020 meeting
• Tabled GC&P LLC Comprehensive Plan Amendment / Special Area Plan (no action)