Wheeling public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new Unified Bank facility at 842 National Road. The project includes a two-story 8,000 square-foot office and 24-hour Interactive Teller Machines.
- Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved site plan for Unified Bank at 842 National Road
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Commission received a staff report on five condemned structures in historical districts that have been granted court-ordered demolition. One demolition request for 3545 Jacob St. was withdrawn. The Commission also approved the minutes from June 1, 2023.
- Approved June 1, 2023, minutes
- Withdrew demolition request for 3545 Jacob St.
City Council Meetings
City Council approved a $2 million fund transfer to WVU Health Systems for the former OVMC site. The council also passed ordinances for several infrastructure projects, including sewer improvements and new city vehicles. A resolution to reappoint members to the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority was defeated.
- Approved $2M transfer to WVU Health Systems for former OVMC site redevelopment (7-0)
- Approved ordinance establishing service fees for electronic water and sewer payments (7-0)
- Approved $100,000 agreement with Evolve of Pittsburgh for Comprehensive Plan Update (7-0)
- Approved $860,000 purchase of a Sutphen Corporation pumper truck (7-0)
- Approved $399,388 for Beitzel Corporation sludge recirculation pumps (7-0)
- Approved $37,600 for valve replacement at 7th and Main/Market Streets (7-0)
- Approved $22,850 for Savage Construction Inc. to pave East Cardinal Street (7-0)
- Denied reappointment of members to Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority (3-4)
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
The Board entered into a three-year audit contract with Ferrari and Associates and revised the Entertainment Endowment Fund Policy regarding merchandise commissions. The Board also accepted financial and operations reports and agreed to address building security and OVAC sponsorship space.
- Approved 3-year audit contract with Ferrari and Associates for $19,800
- Approved retroactive revision to Entertainment Endowment Fund Policy to include merchandise commissions
- Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted financial report (unanimous)
- Accepted operations report (unanimous)
- Agreed to lock building during the day by extending box-office staff hours
- Agreed to seek resolution with OVAC to increase concourse sponsorship space