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Wheeling public meetings in 2025

49 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled due to lack of business

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council will consider a Section 108 loan guarantee resolution

The council will discuss a resolution to provide a Section 108 loan guarantee. It will also hear a public hearing on substantial amendments to FY 2021, 2022 and 2025 CDBG. Additional items include a traffic rule proposal for no parking on Delaware Street and applications for private clubs at 2247 Market Street and 2153 Main Street.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

Wheeling Finance Committee to review November financial report

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss one item. The agenda consists of a review of the November Financial Report.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

Development Committee will consider a lane abandonment request for Elmwood Place

The Development Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on December 16, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. The committee will discuss a lane abandonment request for Elmwood Place. An executive session will be held to discuss property sales.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission to review stop sign and bus stop requests

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss specific traffic control and transit requests. The body will consider changes to signage and stop locations at three different sites.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting canceled due to lack of business

The Wheeling Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was canceled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for January 12, 2026.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

Meeting canceled; no business to consider

The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 was canceled due to a lack of business. No items were discussed, decided, or proposed.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025

Tree Board

Board will consider up to $20,000 Communitree grant and tree planting plans

The Wheeling Tree Board will discuss the USFS grant update and the upcoming bid opening for the Wheeling Island Tree Maintenance and Removal project. It will review tree purchasing and planting plans for South Wheeling, Garden Park, and Wheeling Island, including timelines and replacement numbers. The board will also consider applying for the 2025 Communitree Demonstration City Grant, which offers up to $20,000 with a 50/50 match. Additional items include outreach planning for Arbor Day 2026 and routine reports.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Council Meetings

Council to consider parking rules, trailhead grant, and conservation resolution

The Wheeling City Council will discuss unfinished business items including a 30‑minute parking rule for 2518 Chapline Street and a no‑parking rule for Delaware Street. A grant proposal for Phase 1 of the Robrecht Trailhead (Cast & Baker) will be reviewed. The council will consider a resolution to fund food for fines in December 2025 and a land and water conservation resolution for Tunnel Green. Additional reports and petitions will also be heard.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled due to lack of business

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled a meeting for November 20, 2025, at 9:30 am in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was cancelled because there was insufficient business to discuss. No agenda items were presented for consideration.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Meetings

Council will consider a 30‑minute parking rule at 2518 Chapline Street

The Wheeling City Council meeting will address several original proposals, including a new 30‑minute parking rule for 2518 Chapline Street, a tank repair project for Southern Corrosion at Oglebay Park, and a temporary housing initiative by the Salvation Army's Life Hub. The council will also review unfinished business items such as support and maintenance for In‑Synch Systems for police and a replacement meter for Brook Park water. Additional agenda items include the mayor’s report, clerk’s report, and various petitions.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council Meetings

Finance Committee to review October financial report

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the October financial report.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Traffic Commission

Traffic Commission to approve minutes and parking requests

The Traffic Commission will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider requests for no parking zones and a 30-minute parking limit on specific streets.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Hall of Fame Board

Board discusses candidates for the 2027 Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame Board will discuss possible candidates for the 2027 induction. It will also consider the meeting location while the city‑county building is under construction and select a new member for the Philanthropy Committee. Routine reports and an executive session on candidate nominations are also on the agenda.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Arts and Cultural Commission

Mural projects for WCDS, RM Wilson, and Yacht Club are tabled pending artist selection

The Arts and Cultural Commission will review old business items, including three mural projects that have been postponed. Each mural – at the Wheeling Community Development Services (WCDS), the RM Wilson location, and the Wheeling Yacht Club – remains on hold until an artist is identified. No new business items are listed for decision at this meeting.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

Human Rights Commission

Commission will review community award, outreach and complaint log

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission will hear reports on its community outreach series, fair‑housing education, and parking options for new and expectant mothers. It will also receive updates on the fifth annual community award and the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration planned for January 2026. New business includes a review of the citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through November 7, 2025. The meeting concludes with member remarks and an opportunity for public comments.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider resolution for 841 National Road‑7Brew

The Wheeling Planning Commission meeting on November 10, 2025 will review the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a final site plan review for the Wash Rite parcel (10‑W53‑91.1) on Mt Dechantal Road. The commission will consider a resolution concerning the 841 National Road‑7Brew project.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

Historic Landmarks Commission to review addition at 2239 Market St.

The Historic Landmarks Commission will convene to review the minutes from their October 2, 2025, meeting and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Studio MC addition at 2239 Market St.

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✓ Decided: Commission tabled the certificate of appropriateness request for 30 days

The commission approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to table the certificate of appropriateness request for 30 days was carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council to review traffic rules and equipment contracts

City Council will discuss traffic rule changes for Hawthorne Court and Main Street. The body is also considering maintenance and replacement contracts for police and water systems.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025

Parks and Recreation

Commission will discuss mission, vision and Turkey Trot at Oct 30 meeting

The Recreation Commission will consider the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a new mission and vision for the city's recreation plan. The commission will also discuss the annual Turkey Trot event.

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Fri Oct 24, 2025

Parks and Recreation

Wheeling Parks & Rec hosts a Halloween celebration on Oct 24, 2025

The Parks and Recreation department is holding a community Halloween event on October 24, 2025. Activities include trick‑or‑treating, candy stations, vendor stalls, balloon animals by Jingles the Clown, and live music by the band Jukebox. The event takes place at Plaza on Market (5:30 pm–7:30 pm) and Centre Market (6 pm–10 pm).

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Meetings

Public hearing on Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond. The council will consider the third reading of the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025. Additional items include several CDBG EY 2025 public‑service allocations and original propositions on traffic rules and a paving contract.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council Meetings

Wheeling Finance Committee to review September financial report

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the September financial report.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting on Oct 20 2025 canceled due to lack of business.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 was canceled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were discussed. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is set for November 10, 2025.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Studio MC seeks major variances for 2239 Market St addition

The Board will first approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request from Studio MC at 2239 Market St to change setbacks, increase lot coverage, and reduce parking for an addition. The board will also review a conditional use permit for Mike Heilman at 3601 Jacob St for indoor climate‑controlled storage. Finally, a conditional use permit for Hermes Holdings LLC at 101 N 20th St to open an event/community center will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved variances reducing side yard setback and doubling lot coverage

The board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It granted variances for Studio MC at 2239 Market St, cutting the side‑yard setback to 4.6 feet, raising lot coverage to 90 percent, and lowering required parking to five spaces. The board also approved conditional use permits for Mike Heilman at 3601 Jacob St to operate indoor climate‑controlled storage, and for Hermes Holdings LLC at 101 N 20th St to run an event/community center.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Arts and Cultural Commission

Commission to discuss Towngate Christmas show and mural projects

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will discuss a Towngate Christmas show proposal and two mural projects. The commission will also review the treasurer's report and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Hall of Fame Board

Board will elect Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary‑Treasurer and committee chairs

The Hall of Fame Board will vote to fill the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary‑Treasurer and committee chair positions for the 2025‑2027 term. Members will discuss candidate nominations for 2027 and review feedback from the June 28, 2025 ceremony. The agenda also notes a change to the November meeting date because the city‑county building will be closed on Veterans Day and mentions future meeting‑location changes due to building renovations.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to consider 2025 water and sewer bond improvements and rates

The council will hold public hearings on the 2025 water and sanitary sewer system improvement bond, water rates, sewer rates, an amendment to Article 191 of the Municipal Court, and a SWN lease. It will also conduct a third reading of the water and sewer bond and the associated rate measures. Additionally, a second reading of the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025 and several community development block grant projects will be considered.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

Commission will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness requests for Market and Main Streets

The Historic Landmarks Commission will review and vote on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a fence at 707 Market St., a studio addition at 2239 Market St., and a façade project at 722‑724 Main St. The commission will also consider the CLG comment sheet for the Dimmeydale nomination. These items are listed under New Business and Old Business respectively.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Parks and Recreation

Wheeling Recreation Commission to discuss autumn events and comprehensive plan

The Recreation Commission will meet to review the director's report and previous meeting minutes. Members will discuss the Freaky Friday Halloween Event, the Turkey Trot, and the Parks & Rec Comprehensive Plan.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board will consider a setback variance for 20 Linden Ave to rebuild a garage.

The Board will first approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request submitted by Patrick J. McDermott for 20 Linden Ave. The request seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 4 feet and the side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow rebuilding a garage.

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✓ Decided: Board approved setbacks variances for a garage rebuild on Linden Ave

The board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The board granted Patrick J. McDermott variances to reduce the rear yard setback to 4 ft and the side setback to 3 ft for rebuilding his garage at 20 Linden Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to consider 2025 water and sewer bond improvements (2nd reading)

The Wheeling City Council meeting will cover routine business such as roll call, reading of prior minutes, a public hearing on the FY 2024 CAPER, and various reports and petitions. Council members will consider several original propositions, including the second reading of the 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements bond series and related water and sewer rate measures. Additional items include contracts for equipment rentals and an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council Finance Committee will discuss the August financial report

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will review and discuss the August financial report for the city. No other items are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Traffic Commission

Commission to consider request for a stop sign at Hawthorne Court

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will review several public safety requests. Items include approving the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes and evaluating requests for a stop sign on Hawthorne Court and no‑parking zones on 514 Main Street and at the corner of Maple and Edgwood. The commission will discuss any additional items submitted by attendees.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 829 Market St

The commission approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the façade restoration at 829 Market St, with all commissioners in favor. No new action was taken on the demolition request for 70 Virginia St. A discussion was held about a gas meter violation, but no formal decision was recorded.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council to consider water and sewer system bond series

The City Council will discuss a bond series for water and sanitary sewer system improvements. The meeting includes several pending items regarding police vehicle equipment and a private club application.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to consider budget revision and lease agreements

The Wheeling City Council will review a second budget revision for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a resolution regarding the Degasperis Lease at 114 Main Street and 121 Kenney Street. The agenda includes contracts for emergency demolition, insurance policies, and street paving, along with several police vehicle and equipment purchases.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council to discuss budget revision and financial report

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to review the July financial report and the second revision of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council Meetings

City Council to consider contracts, traffic rules, and ARPA projects

The City Council will review contracts for insurance, cybersecurity, and sewer maintenance, as well as traffic rule changes and ARPA-funded projects. The meeting includes reports from committees and the city manager.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 7Brew drive-thru site plan

The Planning Commission will consider a home occupation permit and review several site plans and resolutions. The meeting includes a review of a drive-thru facility and property resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved a drive‑through site plan for Who Brew, LLC

The Wheeling Planning Commission adopted the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Class II Home Occupation permit for a shake and nutrition club at 128 South Park St. It also approved the final site plan for Who Brew, LLC, a 520‑sq‑ft drive‑through business. Resolutions for the YWCA at 2345 Chapline St and the Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd were likewise approved.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

✓ Decided: Commission tables demolition request for 70 Virginia St for 60 days

The commission approved the minutes from April 3, 2025. It voted to table the demolition application for 70 Virginia St on Wheeling Island Historic District for 60 days, requesting the property be made available to potential buyers. It also tabled the Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 707 Market St. All motions passed with unanimous support.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Wash Rite preliminary site plan

The commission adopted the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the preliminary site plan for Wash Rite on the Mt Dechantal Rd parcel after reviewing a traffic study that showed no significant impacts. The motion passed with five AYES (Baum, Conner, Seidler, Monroe, Lanham) and one NO (Schwarz). The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

✓ Decided: Board approves Conditional Use Permit for Diane’s Restaurant at 135 Virginia St

The Board approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for the property at 135 Virginia St, allowing the owner to operate Diane’s Restaurant and Lounge after flood damage. The motion passed with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Preliminary Wash Rite site plan approval denied by Planning Commission

The commission adopted the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to approve the preliminary Wash Rite site plan was denied because it lacked a majority (3‑3 vote). Commissioners requested additional traffic and intersection data before any final approval can be considered. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends denying zone change for 1154 National Rd

The commission adopted the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. After hearing public opposition, the commissioners moved to recommend denial of the zone change request for 1154 National Rd from R1B to C‑2. All commissioners voted in favor and the motion was carried.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 753 Main St entrance

The commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Lisa Hrutkay’s entrance project at 753 Main Street. Both motions passed with all members in favor. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

Mon May 12, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved Eye Care Center site plan on Mt Dechantal Rd

The commission adopted the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It recommended approval of a zone change for 48 Zane St and 5 S Penn, forwarding the request to the City Council. The commission also approved the site plan for an Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd, again with unanimous support.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved three site plans and adopted prior minutes

The commission adopted the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved the site plan for Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline St and the preliminary site plan for the Eye Care Center on Mt Dechantal Road, requesting additional traffic information for the latter. The commission also moved to adjourn the meeting.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Historic Landmarks Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 753 & 751 Main St façade

The commission approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the façade work at 753 and 751 Main Street, subject to Building and Planning staff approval, again with all members in favor.