Charleston public meetings in 2022

Finance

The Finance Committee unanimously approved several resolutions including a budget amendment and the purchase of new equipment. Key actions included funding for refuse trucks, fire department equipment maintenance, and the establishment of an opioid settlement fund.

• Approved Resolution No. 748-22 to establish special revenue fund 097 for the Coordinated Addiction Response Effort (CARE) fund (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 749-22 for a $423,000 change order with McClanahan Construction Company, LLC for concrete repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 750-22 for Amendment No. 4 of the FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 751-22 for a $846,393.00 contract with West Virginia Tractor Company for four packer trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 752-22 for a $31,577.00 renewal contract with Stryker Medical for fire department equipment maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 753-22 for a contract not to exceed $50,000 with Love 2 Hotrod, Inc. to repair Ambulance 436 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the December 5, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council adopted the updated Region 3 Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved several equipment purchases, including four packer trucks for the Refuse Department. The council also passed a budget amendment for the FY 2022-2023 General Fund and updated the Municipal Planning Commission's rules regarding ex parte communications.

• Adopted updated Region 3 Hazard Mitigation Plan (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7977 amending Municipal Planning Commission rules on ex parte communications (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 748-22 to establish the Coordinated Addiction Response Effort (CARE) fund (Majority, 1 Nay)
• Approved $423,000 change order for concrete repairs with McClanahan Construction Company, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 of the FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget (17-5)
• Approved $846,393 contract with West Virginia Tractor Company for four packer trucks (Unanimous)
• Approved $31,577 renewal contract with Stryker Medical for fire department equipment maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved contract up to $50,000 with Love 2 Hotrod, Inc. to repair Ambulance 436 (Unanimous)

General

The Board met to review financial and venue reports. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.

Charleston Green Team

The Green Team nominated Dennis Strawn to fill a current vacancy and created a new subcommittee to assist the Planning Department with a sustainability plan. The group also reviewed a presentation on glass recycling and discussed potential grant funding opportunities.

• Approved October meeting minutes with one correction (Unanimous)
• Nominated Dennis Strawn to fill current vacancy (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of a Green Team subcommittee for the sustainability plan (Unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission approved a text amendment regarding ex parte communications and a resolution to adopt the Region 3 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Bill No. 7977 adding rules regarding ex parte communications (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 743-22 to adopt the Region 3 Hazard Mitigation Plan (8-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will review its statutory functions for the 2023 year. The meeting includes updates on Ruffner Park, Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace, and the Bylaws Committee.

• Review of 2023 MBC statutory functions
• Major projects update regarding Ruffner Park
• Special projects update for Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace
• Bylaws Committee Report
• Tree City USA status update

The Commission reviewed a draft of revised ByLaws and discussed expanding its authority to include City Center Plaza and the Mary Price Ratrie Greenspace park. Members reached a consensus to consider Davis Park as a 2023 signature project and discussed requesting a $250,000 ongoing budget from the Mayor.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted treasurer's report showing a working balance of $46,450.03
• Agreed to explore Davis Park as a 2023 signature project
• Agreed to seek ordinance changes to remove 'cleanliness' of the City from MBC responsibility
• Postponed Tree City USA application submission to 2023

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors will review treasurer reports and receive updates on HUD/EDA grants. The agenda also includes a report on website development and the BID Ambassador report.

• Website development update from Lewis Payne
• HUD/EDA grant updates via written report from Susie Salisbury
• Treasurer report from Christy Bly
• BID Ambassador report from Maurice Graham

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The committee unanimously approved updates to the Charleston Fire Civil Service Rules and the Land Reuse Agency board makeup. It also approved a bill aligning the city's quadrennial organization statute with the City Charter regarding the swearing-in of elected officials.

• Approved Resolution No. 746-22 adopting amended Charleston Fire Civil Service Rules (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7878 Committee Substitute updating swearing-in of elected officers to the first Monday in January (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7980 changing City Attorney to an ex officio member of the Land Reuse Agency Board and adding one public member (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee is reviewing resolutions for a grant application and conservation easements. The committee will also consider bills to amend the Municipal Code regarding service fee refunds and business tax payments.

• Resolution 744-22: $1.2 million grant application for North Charleston Community Center turf renovations
• Resolution 745-22: Acceptance of conservation easements from Graff-Lane Properties, LLC
• Bill 7979: Amendment to City Service Fee refund time periods
• Bill 7981: Amendment regarding annual business and occupation tax payments for small businesses

The committee approved a resolution to apply for a $1.2 million grant for turf replacement at the North Charleston Community Center. Other approved actions included accepting conservation easements and updating municipal codes regarding tax refunds and B&O tax payments.

• Approved Resolution No. 744-22 to apply for $1.2M Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for North Charleston Community Center football field turf (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 745-22 to accept conservation easements from Graff-Lane Properties, LLC in the Quarry Creek development (Unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7979 extending the claim period for City Service Fee overpayment refunds from 30 days to three years (Unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7981 increasing the annual B&O tax payment threshold from $200 to $2,500 (Majority; 2 Nays)

City Council

City Council authorized a $1.2 million grant application for turf replacement at the North Charleston Community Center football field. The council also passed bills updating the swearing-in process for elected officials and expanding annual tax filing options for small businesses.

• Approved Resolution No. 744-22 to apply for a $1.2M grant for North Charleston Community Center football field turf (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 746-22 adopting amended Charleston Fire Civil Service Rules (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7978 updating the quadrennial organization statute for swearing in elected officials (22-2)
• Passed Bill No. 7980 changing Land Reuse Agency Board makeup to add a public member and remove City Attorney (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 745-22 to accept conservation easements from Graff-Lane Properties, LLC (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7979 extending the City Service Fee overpayment refund claim period to three years (Unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7981 raising the B&O tax annual payment threshold from $200 to $2,500 (Unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including police body cameras and road stabilization. The committee also authorized the use of statewide contracts for city fuel after rejecting a high single bid.

• Approved $34,198 contract with Hooten Equipment Company for a walk-in cooler at the Convention Center (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 738-22 to use statewide contracts for fuel purchase after rejecting a lone bidder (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,400 contract with Galls LLC for CPD body armor (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Motorola Solutions not to exceed $652,515 over five years for 180 police body cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $375,133.41 contract with RK Construction, Inc. for wall installations on Staunton Road, Southpointe Drive, and Woodbine Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $41,800 contract with ZMM Architects & Engineers for Public Works weld shop roof replacement design (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts, including police equipment and road repairs. The council also certified the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election. All resolutions were passed unanimously by members present.

• Certified the November 8, 2022, General Election results (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,198 contract with Hooten Equipment Company for a walk-in cooler at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center (Unanimous)
• Authorized use of statewide contracts for fuel purchases after rejecting a lone bidder (Unanimous)
• Approved $32,400 contract with Galls LLC for CPD body armor (Unanimous)
• Approved contract up to $652,515 over five years with Motorola Solutions for 180 police body-worn cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved $375,133.41 contract with RK Construction, Inc. for wall installations on Staunton Road, Southpointe Drive, and Woodbine Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $41,800 contract with ZMM Architects & Engineers for Public Works weld shop roof design and management (Unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee approved several resolutions including the purchase of a fire department boat and equipment for the Coliseum & Convention Center. The committee also authorized a legal settlement and a grant to the East End Resource Center.

• Approved $549,260.00 contract with Waterline Systems Inc. for a fire department boat (Unanimous)
• Approved $86,447.06 contract with Hooten Equipment Company LLC for 14 coolers (Unanimous)
• Approved pre-authorization for Mayor or City Manager to purchase E-10 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel (Unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 settlement for Deanna M. Petty v. City of Charleston (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 ARPA grant to East End Resource Center Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the October 17, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

Council approved several financial resolutions, including a $549,260 fire boat and a $150,000 ARPA grant. The body also passed bills regarding street naming, rezoning, and handicap parking adjustments. A legal settlement for a trip-and-fall claim was authorized.

• Approved $549,260 contract with Waterline Systems Inc. for a fire department boat
• Authorized $105,000 settlement for Deanna M. Petty v. City of Charleston
• Approved $150,000 ARPA grant to East End Resource Center Inc.
• Approved $86,447.06 for 14 coolers for Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
• Approved Bill No. 7974 naming a public alley Ivory Lane
• Approved Bill No. 7975 rezoning 3406 Chesterfield Ave from C-4 to C-10
• Approved Bill No. 7976 adjusting handicap parking zones on 6th Street and Russell Street
• Authorized purchase of E-10 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel via bids due Nov 15, 2022

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee did not have a quorum present, so no official actions were taken. Members discussed a memorial bench at Danner Meadows, renaming a trail at Cato Park, and funding for the North Charleston football field.

• Approval of 2-24-2021 minutes tabled until a quorum is present
• Discussed request for Mark William Brown memorial bench at Danner Meadows
• Discussed request to name a Cato Park trail 'Amanda Trail'
• Reviewed $1.9 million North Charleston football field project with potential $500,000 match from Land and Water Conservation Fund

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission voted to apply for Tree City USA status by December 31, 2022. The board also approved its 2022 Annual Report and elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term. A proposal for a free municipal tree inventory by WVSU was tabled for a December vote.

• Approved submission of online Tree City USA application (voice vote)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved MBC 2022 Annual Report (voice vote)
• Approved slate of MBC Officers for Dec 2022-Nov 2023 term (voice vote)
• Tabled vote on WVSU street inventory proposal until December meeting

Charleston Green Team

The committee approved previous meeting minutes and discussed ongoing recycling bin distribution and grant opportunities. Members reviewed the Yeager Airport Runway Extension Project and discussed pedestrian safety codes. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved August and September 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Board approved the minutes from the September 27, 2022 meeting. Members received financial and venue reports for September and October 2022, respectively.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend approval of Bill No. 7975, rezoning 3406 Chesterfield Ave from C-4 to C-10 to allow outdoor storage for a granite countertop business. Two other bills were also approved: naming a public alley as Ivory Lane (Bill No. 7974) and adjusting handicap parking zones on 6th Street and Russell Street (Bill No. 7976). A discussion was held about relocating handicap parking on Leon Sullivan Way to accommodate bus parking, but no decision was made.

• Approved rezoning at 3406 Chesterfield Ave from C-4 to C-10 (4-0)
• Approved naming public alley as Ivory Lane (4-0)
• Approved adjusting handicap parking zones on 6th Street and Russell Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Finance

The committee will consider resolutions for surveillance expansion at the Coliseum & Convention Center and a new records system for the Fire Department. The agenda also includes a presentation on Amendment 2 and acknowledgment of statewide pharmaceutical settlement terms.

• Resolution 727-22: "Citizen Appreciation Parking" for select dates in late 2022
• Resolution 728-22: Surveillance expansion at the Coliseum & Convention Center
• Resolution 729-22: New Records Management System for the Fire Department
• Resolution 730-22: Acknowledgment of West Virginia opioid settlement agreements
• Presentation from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy regarding Amendment 2

The Finance Committee approved four resolutions unanimously: waiving parking meter fees on six Saturdays for holiday shopping, authorizing a $214,936.53 contract for video surveillance expansion at the Coliseum & Convention Center, a $165,946.35 contract for a fire department records management system, and a resolution related to opioid settlement funds. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and heard a presentation on Amendment 2 from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.

• Approved Resolution 727-22: waived parking meter fees on six Saturdays for 'Citizen Appreciation Parking' (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 728-22: authorized $214,936.53 contract with Electronic Specialty Company for video surveillance at Coliseum & Convention Center (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 729-22: authorized $165,946.35 contract with EPR Systems for fire department records management system (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 730-22: authorized opioid settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

Council unanimously approved five resolutions, including accepting West Virginia's statewide opioid settlement agreements with Allergan, CVS, Rite Aid, Teva, and Walmart totaling $312 million. They also authorized free on-street parking on six Saturdays in November and December, approved a $214,936 contract for Coliseum & Convention Center video surveillance upgrades using a Homeland Security grant, and authorized a $165,946 contract for a new Fire Department records management system.

• Approved opioid settlement agreements with five pharmaceutical companies totaling $312 million (unanimous)
• Authorized 'Citizen Appreciation Parking' waiving metered parking fees on six Saturdays, losing ~$1,600 per Saturday (unanimous)
• Approved $214,936 contract with Electronic Specialty Co. for Coliseum & Convention Center video surveillance expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $165,946 contract with EPR Systems for Fire Department records management system (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill No. 7976 to modify handicap parking zones on 6th and Russell Streets

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will review construction documents for Ruffner Park. The commission is scheduled to vote on the approval of a design plan from GAI Consulting.

• Review and vote on Ruffner Park design plan by GAI Consulting

Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural items for the Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission and Cemetery Endowment. The session includes reviewing superintendent and arboretum reports and approving minutes from July 14, 2022.

• Superintendent's report
• Arboretum report
• Review of expenditures since last meeting
• Approval of July 14, 2022 meeting minutes

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission voted 8-0-1 to recommend approval of Bill No. 7975, rezoning a lot at 3406 Chesterfield Ave from C-4 to C-10 to allow outdoor storage of stonework countertop samples. The Commission also approved Bill No. 7974 to name a public alley as Ivory Lane (9-0) and approved the September 7, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (9-0). Staff discussed ex parte communication rules and ethics training.

• Approved rezoning at 3406 Chesterfield Ave (C-4 to C-10) 8-0-1 (Quintie Smith abstaining)
• Approved naming public alley as Ivory Lane (Bill No. 7974) 9-0
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2022 meeting as amended 9-0

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Tree Board unanimously accepted the forester's recommendation to remove trees #5 and #10 on Venable Avenue and trim limbs on trees #1 and #3. The removed trees will be replaced with species chosen by the abutting property owner from a list provided by the Public Grounds Director. The Beautification Commission also approved the transfer of the Cooke Memorial Garden to the city and appointed a liaison to the Business Improvement District.

• Approved removal of trees #5 and #10 and trimming of trees #1 and #3 on Venable Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Cooke Memorial Garden to City and Public Grounds Department (unanimous)
• Appointed Lois Crichton as MBC representative to City Center BID (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting (no objections)
• Entered executive session to discuss horticulture position resumes, no action taken

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee voted 1-5 against Bill No. 7941, which would have required City Council to adopt a resolution setting the Halloween trick-or-treat date by August 31. Opponents argued the bill created unnecessary government involvement and could conflict with coordination with other entities. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes with a correction.

• Approved minutes from 9-19-2022 with a correction (unanimous, Adams absent)
• Bill No. 7941 (trick-or-treat date resolution requirement) failed (1-5)

Finance

The Finance Committee approved two resolutions: a $122,018.88 contract for three Ford F-150 pickup trucks for the Refuse Department, and a 15-year non-exclusive franchise agreement with Zayo Group, LLC to install fiber-optic facilities in public rights-of-way. Both items passed unanimously.

• Approved $122,018.88 for three 2023 Ford F-150 pickup trucks for Refuse Department (unanimous)
• Approved 15-year non-exclusive franchise with Zayo Group, LLC for fiber-optic installation in public rights-of-way (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council approved two rezoning measures: Bill 7963, rezoning properties at 1704/1706 5th Avenue from R-4 to C-10, and Bill 7969, rezoning 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O, the latter passing 16-10 despite public opposition. The council also approved a handicapped parking zone, a no-parking zone, a $122,018.88 vehicle purchase, and a 15-year telecommunications franchise for Zayo Group. A resolution to request a state audit of temporary worker pay practices was rejected 7-18.

• Approved rezoning at 1704/1706 5th Avenue from R-4 to C-10 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O (16-10)
• Established handicapped parking zone on Central Avenue (unanimous)
• Established no parking zone on Ravinia Road (unanimous)
• Authorized $122,018.88 purchase of three 2023 Ford F-150s for Refuse Department (unanimous)
• Granted 15-year non-exclusive franchise to Zayo Group for telecommunications (unanimous)
• Rejected resolution requesting state audit of temporary worker pay practices (7-18, 1 refusal)

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received a financial report showing an operating loss of $23,400 for August 2022, a significant improvement from $228,400 in August 2021. No subsidy was required in the current fiscal year, compared to $75,000 in the same period last year. A new accounting director was introduced.

• Approved minutes from August 30, 2022 meeting

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee will consider rezoning properties on Patrick Street and Oakwood Road between residential and commercial districts. They will also review proposals for new handicapped and no-parking zones. Discussion is scheduled regarding digital signs and a loading zone on Quarrier Street.

• Rezoning 501 Patrick Street from R-4 to C-10
• Rezoning 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O
• New handicapped parking zone on Central Avenue
• New no parking zone on Ravinia Road
• Proposed loading zone in the 700 block of Quarrier Street

The Planning, Streets & Traffic Committee voted unanimously to recommend rezoning 501 Patrick Street from R-4 to C-10 and 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O, sending both to City Council for final action. The committee also approved a handicapped parking zone on Central Avenue, a no-parking zone on Ravinia Road, and a loading zone on Quarrier Street. A discussion on allowing digital signs was held but no decision was made.

• Approved rezoning of 501 Patrick Street from R-4 to C-10 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O (7-0)
• Approved handicapped parking zone on Central Avenue for The Shape Shop (7-0)
• Approved no-parking zone on Ravinia Road near guardrail (7-0)
• Approved loading zone on 700 block of Quarrier Street (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 22, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Charleston Green Team

The meeting includes a presentation on opportunities within the Inflation Reduction Act and information regarding Tree City USA. Members will also receive updates on recycling bin roll-out and various committee reports.

• Presentation on Inflation Reduction Act opportunities
• Information on Tree City USA
• Update on Recycling Bin roll-out
• Status update on Gorilla Proposal
• Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program update

The meeting was largely informational with no substantive decisions or votes. Guests presented federal funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act, including the Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program and Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant. The Beautification Commission discussed Tree City USA application and a potential tree inventory grant. No actions were taken on recycling, communications, or other agenda items.

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Committee will consider a bill to amend the Municipal Code by creating the Charleston Victims Assistance Program Commission. The agenda also includes a resolution expressing support for the Kanawha County Schools’ 2022 Excess Levy.

• Bill No. 7964: Proposal to create the Charleston Victims Assistance Program Commission
• Resolution No. 724-22: Support for Kanawha County Schools’ 2022 Excess Levy
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 6, 2022, and July 18, 2022

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 7964 Committee Substitute as Amended, which creates a 7-member Victims Assistance Commission appointed by the mayor. The committee also approved a resolution supporting the Kanawha County Schools' 2022 Excess Levy and approved minutes from two prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from 6-6-2022 and 7-18-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 724-22 supporting Kanawha County Schools' 2022 Excess Levy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Bill No. 7964 requiring Council approval of Commission by-laws (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7964 Committee Substitute as Amended creating Victims Assistance Commission (unanimous)

Finance

The committee unanimously approved three resolutions: a $20,000 grant application for police pole cameras and a drone, a $681,008 purchase of 16 Ford Interceptors for the police department, and a $15,000 budget amendment to retrofit two refuse trucks with hydraulic tippers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 720-22: authorized a $20,000 grant application to the Kanawha County Public Safety Grant Program for two pole cameras and a drone for criminal investigations.
• Approved Resolution 721-22: authorized the purchase of 16 Ford Interceptors from Stephens Auto Center for $681,008 for the police department (12 patrol, 3 supervisor, 1 crime scene unit).
• Approved Resolution 722-22: authorized Amendment No. 3 to the FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, transferring $15,000 to retrofit two refuse trucks with hydraulic tippers.

City Council

The council voted unanimously to create a new Violence Prevention Victims Assistance Commission, setting its composition, terms, and duties. It also approved resolutions supporting the Kanawha County Schools excess levy, applying for a $20,000 public safety grant for police cameras and a drone, purchasing 16 police vehicles for $681,008, and amending the FY 2022-2023 budget. Two new bills were introduced and referred to committees.

• Created Violence Prevention Victims Assistance Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 724-22 supporting Kanawha County Schools excess levy (majority, Jones opposed)
• Approved Resolution 720-22 authorizing $20,000 public safety grant application for police cameras and drone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 721-22 authorizing purchase of 16 Ford Interceptors for $681,008 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 722-22 amending FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill 7972 to establish no parking zone on Ravinia Road (referred to Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee)
• Introduced Bill 7973 granting franchise to Zayo Group, LLC for telecommunications (referred to Finance Committee)

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The board approved a capital request for additional Grab & Go equipment, a walk-in cooler build-out, and new theater curtains, as recommended by the Building & Grounds Committee. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved capital request for Grab & Go equipment (unanimous)
• Approved walk-in cooler build-out to support Grab & Go expansion (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of theater curtains using Auditorium capital funds (unanimous)

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston Land Reuse Agency approved the acquisition of 985 Amity Drive, with the deed signed and passed to the city attorney for recording. The agency also reported progress on tax sale deeds, including approximately 30 properties from the WVSAO tax sale and a report on 2020 tax sale properties expected by the next meeting. No votes were taken on substantive matters; most items were updates or discussions.

• Acquired 985 Amity Drive property via deed signed and passed to city attorney
• Deed fees over $3,000 submitted to State Auditor's Office
• Report on 2020 tax sale properties to be prepared for next meeting
• Deeds for ~30 WVSAO tax sale properties expected to be forthcoming
• Jones Woodland Trail Project to go out for bid in September
• Vacant Structure Ordinance item closed, to be addressed as needed
• Public Right of Ways at Hope Cemetery transfer authorized by City Council
• Potential donation of 1898 Sugar Creek Drive discussed with neighbors

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of two rezoning requests. Bill No. 7963 rezones 501 Patrick Street from R-4 to C-10 for a youth sports training facility. Bill No. 7969 rezones 280 Oakwood Road from R-4 to R-O for a pediatric office. Both recommendations now go to City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of Bill No. 7963 (rezoning 501 Patrick Street to C-10) 12-0-1
• Recommended approval of Bill No. 7969 (rezoning 280 Oakwood Road to R-O) 12-0-1
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2022 meeting 13-0

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved the purchase of ten metal park benches with center dividers for Davis Park at a cost of $12,000 plus shipping, and unanimously voted to adopt and support the Kanawha Boulevard Monarch Waystation plan. The commission also heard presentations on the City Center BID street-scape plan and the Ruffner Park redesign, but took no final action on those items. A petition regarding pin oak trees at 4600 Venable Avenue was deferred until next month.

• Approved purchase of ten metal benches for Davis Park, $12,000 plus shipping (unanimous)
• Adopted and supported Kanawha Boulevard Monarch Waystation plan (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes from August 2 and August 9, 2022 (no objections)
• Deferred hearing on 4600 Venable Avenue pin oak tree petition until next month

Finance

The Finance Committee unanimously approved nine resolutions, including accepting the state opioid settlement, purchasing EMS equipment and paramedic training for the fire department, rehabbing a former fire station, buying road salt, and reallocating CDBG-COVID funds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 711-22: Lease assignment for Hampton Inn property to Creative Hospitality, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 712-22: Amended 2019 CDBG-COVID budget, moving funds from completed projects to WV Health Right (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 713-22: $92,962.93 contract with Stryker Medical for fire department EMS equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 714-22: $54,000 contract with Mountwest CTC for paramedic training for 9 firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 715-22: Up to $90,000 contract with Danhill Construction to rehab former Sugar Creek Fire Station into a gym (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 716-22: Road salt contract with Morton Salt at $96.81/ton, as-needed (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 717-22: $10,475/year window cleaning contract for City Hall and Morris Square (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 718-22: Accepted state opioid settlement terms; first payment expected within 60 days (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved demolishing the vacant Riverview School at 143 Wertz Avenue to create a picnic area and playground. It also authorized an honorary street naming for Kelvin 'KJ' Taylor, approved a lease assignment for the Hampton Inn, and authorized multiple contracts for fire department equipment, training, and infrastructure repairs.

• Approved Resolution 710-22: $60,000 contract to demolish Riverview School (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 699-22: Honorary street naming for Kelvin 'KJ' Taylor on 900 block of West Second Street (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 7967: Handicapped parking zone on Elizabeth Street (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 7968: Handicapped parking zone on 6th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 711-22: Lease assignment for Hampton Inn to Creative Hospitality, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 713-22: $92,962.93 for fire department medical equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 718-22: Participation in opioid settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 719-22: $127,520 for storm sewer replacement project (unanimous)

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Civic Center/Auditorium Board approved the minutes from June 7, 2022, accepted financial reports for June and July 2022, and voted to retain the current slate of officers for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The board also discussed a Grab & Go concession expansion proposal and the need for Coliseum seat replacement, with no final decisions made on those items.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 board meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed financial reports for June and July 2022 (unanimous)
• Retained current slate of officers for 2022-23 fiscal year: Chair Carrie Goodwin Fenwick, Vice Chair Andy Richardson, Treasurer Eric Nelson, Secretary Kim Burton (unanimous)

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee approved Resolution No. 699-22 to establish an honorary street on the 900 block of West Second Street in memory of Kelvin "KJ" Taylor, a high school student killed as an innocent bystander. The committee also approved two bills creating new handicapped parking zones: one on Elizabeth Street (two additional spaces) and one on 6th Street (four spaces). All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 699-22 for honorary street naming on West Second Street (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7967 for handicapped parking zone on Elizabeth Street (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7968 for handicapped parking zone on 6th Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Charleston Green Team

The Green Team unanimously approved a motion for Patti Hamilton and Dennis Strawn to draft a letter of support for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and two other Inflation Reduction Act grant opportunities. The team also approved four new advisory members and the July meeting minutes. Discussions included recycling updates, Tree City USA planning, and potential use of a West Side parcel.

• Approved July 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved four advisory team nominees: Dennis Strawn, Rowan Zoeller, Tomi Bergstrom, Stephanie Hysmith (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Patti Hamilton and Dennis Strawn to write letter of support for RCP Program and two IRA grant opportunities (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the approval of previous minutes and consider two resolutions. These include applying for a grant from the WV Governor’s Highway Safety Program and renewing an audit contract with Suttle & Stalnaker.

• Resolution No. 707-22: Application for $600,000 from the WV Governor’s Highway Safety Program
• Resolution No. 709-22: Renewal of single audit contract with Suttle & Stalnaker for FY 2022

The Finance Committee approved two resolutions. The first authorizes applying for a $600,000 WV Governor's Highway Safety Program grant for police overtime and traffic safety. The second approves a $84,240 renewal contract with Suttle & Stalnaker for the FY 2022 single audit. Both passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 707-22 authorizing $600,000 highway safety grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 709-22 authorizing $84,240 audit contract with Suttle & Stalnaker (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous consent)

City Council

The council will review a bill to amend the Municipal Code regarding motorized scooters. Also on the agenda are resolutions for a $600,000 highway safety grant application and an audit contract renewal.

• Bill No. 7956: Amending Municipal Code regarding motorized scooters
• Resolution No. 707-22: Application for $600,000 from the WV Governor’s Highway Safety Program
• Resolution No. 709-22: Renewal of audit service contract with Suttle & Stalnaker

City Council adopted Bill No. 7956, authorizing motorized scooter use on city streets, with amendments requiring rental businesses to enter city-approved agreements and mandating rear red lights instead of reflectors. The bill passed 21-3 after a motion to refer it to committee failed 5-20. Council also approved two resolutions: a $600,000 highway safety grant application and an $84,240 audit contract renewal.

• Adopted motorized scooter ordinance (Bill 7956) with Steele and Pepper amendments (21-3)
• Rejected motion to refer scooter bill to Ordinance and Rules Committee (5-20)
• Approved $600,000 highway safety grant application (Resolution 707-22, unanimous)
• Approved $84,240 audit contract renewal with Suttle & Stalnaker (Resolution 709-22, one abstention)
• Introduced Bill 7967 for handicapped parking zone on Elizabeth Street
• Introduced Bill 7968 for handicapped parking zone on 6th Street

Public Art Commission

The commission will review June minutes and hold a discussion regarding the Public Art Plan with K. Steele and J. Pierson. The meeting also includes planning for the September agenda.

• Discussion of the Public Art Plan

Municipal Beautification Commission

The commission will discuss Tree Board responsibilities in Kanawha City and the status of Kanawha City Pin Oaks. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Art Director and the Deputy Director of Public Grounds.

• Tree Board responsibilities related to Kanawha City
• Kanawha City Pin Oaks
• Consulting Horticulturist Position
• Dickinson Cooke Memorial Garden
• Public Art Director’s Report

Finance

The Finance Committee will review resolutions for budget amendments and contract renewals. The agenda includes a $500,000 ARPA fund allocation to Hope Community Development Corporation. Other items involve law enforcement agreements and construction contracts.

• $500,000 ARPA grant to Hope Community Development Corporation
• Budget amendments for Coal Severance and General Funds
• Software maintenance contract with Tritech Software Systems
• Contract with Sustainable Strategies DC, LLC for grant writing services
• Sidewalk and ramp project contract with McClanahan Construction Company, LLC

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all eight resolutions on the agenda, including a $500,000 ARPA grant to Hope Community Development Corporation for a health and poverty solutions center on the West Side. It also approved a $536,337 sidewalk construction contract, a $72,898 police software maintenance renewal, and a $90,000 grant-writing services contract. All votes were unanimous among the members present.

• Approved $500,000 ARPA grant to Hope Community Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved $536,337 contract with McClanahan Construction for sidewalk/ramp project Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $72,898.61 software maintenance renewal with Tritech/CentralSquare for police records (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000/year contract with Sustainable Strategies DC for grant writing services (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for federal law enforcement task force agreements through July 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Coal Severance budget amendment (Res. 697-22) (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund budget amendment (Res. 700-22) (unanimous)
• Approved Coliseum & Convention Center budget amendment (Res. 705-22) (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council approved a $500,000 ARPA grant to Hope Community Development Corporation by a 16-4 vote, with Councilmembers King, Knauff, Persinger, and Snodgrass voting no. The council also passed a zoning amendment (Bill 7962) and several finance resolutions, including budget amendments, a police software contract renewal, a grant-writing services contract, and a sidewalk construction contract. All other items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $500,000 ARPA grant to Hope Community Development Corporation (16-4)
• Passed Bill 7962 amending zoning ordinance for livestock/poultry, personal services, and accessory dwellings (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 697-22 approving FY 2022-2023 Coal Severance budget Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 700-22 approving FY 2022-2023 General Fund budget Amendment No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $72,898.61 software maintenance contract with Tritech for police records system (unanimous)
• Authorized agreements with federal law enforcement agencies (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000/year contract with Sustainable Strategies DC for grant writing (unanimous)
• Approved $536,337 contract with McClanahan Construction for sidewalk project (unanimous)

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team met on July 19, 2022, and approved the June meeting minutes. They discussed pedestrian safety with a police sergeant, recycling updates including a Gorilla proposal under consideration, and a federal grant program for reconnecting communities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Gorilla recycling proposal under city consideration
• Discussed pedestrian safety education with police sergeant
• Discussed DOT grant program for reconnecting communities

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 7966, which updates city code references to the state building code to conform with state requirements, effective August 1, 2022. The committee also discussed a proposed consumer protection bill but took no action on it.

• Approved Bill No. 7966 updating state building code references (unanimous)

Finance

The committee will consider budget amendments for the General Fund and resolutions regarding DOJ grant applications and ARPA fund distributions. A presentation by the State Auditor is also scheduled.

• Amendment to FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
• DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application
• ARPA funds grant to The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
• ARPA funds grant to West Virginia Child Advocacy Network
• Transfer of Allen Addition rights-of-way to Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a budget amendment for FY 2022-2023, a grant application for police equipment, two ARPA grants, and a property conveyance to the Charleston Land Reuse Agency. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved Resolution 693-22: FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 694-22: DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for $71,523 for police audio/video equipment and crime scene supplies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 695-22: $350,000 ARPA grant to The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 696-22: $24,000 ARPA grant to West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 698-22: Conveyance of rights-of-way in Allen Addition to Charleston Land Reuse Agency (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council is reviewing several financial resolutions, including amendments to the General Fund Budget. The council will also consider allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds to two local organizations. Additionally, an ordinance to update city building code references is scheduled for consideration.

• Amendment to the FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
• Grant application for DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program
• Allocation of ARPA funds to The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
• Allocation of ARPA funds to West Virginia Child Advocacy Network
• Conveying Allen Addition rights-of-way to Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston City Council passed Bill No. 7966, updating the city's building code to conform to state requirements, effective August 1, 2022. The council also approved several resolutions, including a budget amendment, a grant application for police equipment, and ARPA fund grants to local organizations. All votes were unanimous among members present.

• Passed Bill No. 7966 updating building code to state standards (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 693-22 approving FY 2022-2023 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 694-22 authorizing $71,523 grant application to DOJ for police equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 695-22 granting $350,000 ARPA funds to Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 696-22 granting $24,000 ARPA funds to West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 698-22 conveying rights-of-way in Allen Addition to Charleston Land Reuse Agency (unanimous)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The board will review financial reports and consider transferring approximately $691,358.88 to a renewal and replacement account. Members will also discuss contract changes for several lift station and sewer projects. Additionally, the board will address uncollectible accounts and new engineering tasks.

• Transfer of approximately $691,358.88 to the CSB Renewal and Replacement Account
• Contract award to SmartBill for municipal fee billing services
• Write-off of $375,253.68 in uncollectible accounts from 2021
• $472,491.82 payment request for Woodward Branch Sewer Replacement Project
• $22,494.00 change order for 71st Street and Bench Road projects

Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission

The July 14, 2022, meeting consists of routine procedural items and reports. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes, a Superintendent's report, and an Arboretum report. A separate session for the Cemetery Endowment will also cover business reports and unfinished business.

• Approval of April 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• Superintendent's report
• Arboretum report
• Cemetery Endowment business report

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved removing all C-style and three straight benches on the Capitol St side of Davis Park, replacing them with nine 6-inch steel benches, and painting remaining benches on Summers St forest green. They also discussed plans for Ruffner Park, including design work by GAI and plant recommendations, and tabled a decision on removing 10 pin oaks on Venable Ave pending a forester's report.

• Approved removing all C-style benches and 3 straight benches on Capitol St side of Davis Park, replacing with 9 steel benches (unanimous)
• Approved painting remaining benches on Summers St side forest green (unanimous)
• Decided to post consulting horticulturist position while awaiting Eleanor Gould's availability (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on removing 10 pin oaks on 4600 block of Venable Ave pending forester report (unanimous)

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston Land Reuse Agency will discuss various property matters, including 2020 County Tax Sale properties and the WVSAO Tax Sale. The meeting also includes updates on the Jones Woodland Trails Project and discussions regarding potential land donations.

• Review of 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• Jones Woodland Trails Project update
• Donation request from 7 th Avenue Church of God
• Potential donation at 1898 Sugar Creek Drive
• Quiet Title for 1548 Lewis & 602 Thompson Streets

Environment and Recycling

The Environment & Recycling Committee heard a presentation from Gorilla Recycling about establishing a local recycling facility. No formal decisions were made; the committee only approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the proposal. Future meetings will be held in-person only.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Brown, second by Pepper)
• Decided future E&R meetings will be held in-person only (Chair's decision)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved Bill No. 7956, a committee substitute that updates the city's motorized scooter regulations, including definitions, traffic law compliance, nighttime equipment requirements, prohibited acts, and penalties. The committee also approved two amendments: one removing references to police officers for clarity, and another clarifying that scooters are prohibited on sidewalks or any surface closed to bicycle traffic. The bill now moves to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved amendment removing police officer references from lines 139-148 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment prohibiting scooters on sidewalks or surfaces closed to bicycle traffic (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7956 Public Safety Committee Substitute (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Bill No. 7962) adding conditional use districts for personal service establishments and supplemental regulations for dwelling accessories and non-commercial livestock/poultry keeping. The commission also unanimously approved a Development of Significant Impact application for Northgate Hotel Circle. Minutes from the April 6, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved Text Amendment Bill No. 7962 (11-0)
• Approved DSI application at Northgate Hotel Circle (11-0)
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee will discuss the approval of minutes from June 21, 2022. The committee is also reviewing resolutions regarding Charleston Fire Department equipment and repairs.

• Resolution No. 691-22: Contract with Red Hot Fire Equipment for 30 sets of turnout gear
• Resolution No. 692-22: Contract with Western Branch Diesel for fire engine repairs
• Approval of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes

The Finance Committee approved two resolutions: one authorizing a contract with Red Hot Fire Equipment for $65,204.40 to purchase 30 sets of turnout gear for new firefighter recruits, and another authorizing up to $40,000 for repairs to Fire Engine 451 by Western Branch Diesel. Both resolutions were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 691-22: $65,204.40 contract with Red Hot Fire Equipment for 30 sets of turnout gear (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 692-22: up to $40,000 for Fire Engine 451 repair with Western Branch Diesel (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council unanimously approved two traffic-related ordinances: establishing a no-parking zone on Dunbar Street and repealing the one-way designation on 2nd Avenue, making it two-way again. The council also approved two fire department expenditures: $65,204.40 for turnout gear for new recruits and up to $40,000 for engine repair on Fire Engine 451. Two new bills were introduced for future consideration.

• Approved Bill 7965 establishing no-parking zone on west side of Dunbar Street (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 7957 repealing one-way on 2nd Avenue, re-establishing two-way (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 691-22 authorizing $65,204.40 contract with Red Hot Fire Equipment for turnout gear (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 692-22 authorizing up to $40,000 contract with Western Branch Diesel for Fire Engine 451 repair (unanimous)

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee will consider bills regarding motorized scooters and low-speed vehicles. The committee will also review proposals to change 2nd Avenue to a two-way street and create a no parking zone on Dunbar Street.

• Bill No. 7957: Re-establishing 2nd Avenue from Florida Street to Bream Street as a two-way street
• Bill No. 7821: Authorizing the use of low-speed vehicles on city streets
• Bill No. 7956: Regulating motorized scooter use and penalties
• Bill No. 7965: Establishing a no parking zone on Dunbar Street on Wednesday mornings
• Discussion regarding sidewalks

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee approved Bill No. 7957 to restore two-way traffic on 2nd Avenue between Florida and Bream Streets, and Bill No. 7965 to establish a permanent no-parking zone on the west side of Dunbar Street. The committee also discussed but did not finalize a motorized scooter ordinance, requesting revisions. Minutes from the May 23 meeting were approved.

• Approved Bill No. 7957 to re-establish two-way traffic on 2nd Avenue (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Bill No. 7965 making no-parking zone on Dunbar Street permanent (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7965 as amended (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7965 as amended to be sent to Public Safety (4-0)
• Held over Bill No. 7821 (low-speed vehicles) until next meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of May 23, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team met on June 21, 2022, and approved the May 23 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting featured a presentation by Jim Kotcon of the Morgantown Green Team, who discussed their sustainability initiatives, including energy savings and recycling efforts. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Approved May 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint Zoom meeting with Morgantown Green Team (proposed)
• Scheduled Environment and Recycling committee meeting for June 30 to discuss Gorilla proposal
• Agreed to invite Tina Stinson to next meeting for Communications discussion
• Agreed to review DEP materials with Tina Stinson
• Patti to follow up on new Green Team appointees letter to Mayor
• Next meeting set for July 19 in person or virtual

City Council

The Charleston City Council is considering several resolutions regarding grant applications for police officers at local schools. The agenda also includes the distribution of ARPA funds to arts organizations and approvals for municipal service contracts.

• Grant applications for salary reimbursement for police officers at George Washington High, West Side Middle, and Capital High Schools
• Distribution of ARPA funds to Fund for the Arts and WV Music Hall of Fame
• Contract with Turf Alliance LLC to install synthetic turf on nine city-owned athletic fields
• Approval of the 2022-2023 budget for the Coliseum & Convention Center and Municipal Auditorium
• Contract with Dell Marketing LP to replace computer equipment

The Charleston City Council approved a resolution authorizing a Construction Manager At Risk contract with Turf Alliance LLC for a synthetic turf project on up to 10 city-owned athletic fields, with a maximum budget of $8.1 million. The council also approved several other resolutions, including grant applications for school resource officers and drug enforcement, ARPA funds for local arts organizations, and various contracts. All resolutions passed, with one dissenting vote on the turf project.

• Approved $8.1M synthetic turf project with Turf Alliance LLC (majority, 1 nay)
• Approved $84,000 grant application for school resource officers (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Kanawha County Schools for school resource officers (unanimous)
• Approved $112,000 grant application for MDENT drug enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved $112,000 ARPA grant to Fund for the Arts (unanimous)
• Approved $32,000 ARPA grant to WV Music Hall of Fame (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-2023 Coliseum & Convention Center budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 9 (unanimous)

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a discussion with Blackwell & Company and an item regarding the Charleston Area Alliance MOU.

• Discussion with Blackwell & Company
• Charleston Area Alliance MOU

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission is meeting to discuss a public right-of-way permit and financial strategies. The agenda also includes updates on the Memorial Tree Program and Davis Park benches.

• Public Right-of-Way Permit for Lisa Fisher Casto
• Memorial Tree Program continuous learning
• MBC Financial Strategy
• Davis Park Benches
• Reports from the Director of Public Art and Deputy Director of Public Grounds

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved the May 3, 2022 minutes and set a financial strategy, agreeing to keep $16,000 as a contingency reserve and earmark $45,000 for the Ruffner Park project (with $9,000 already spent on design). The remaining approximately $62,000 was designated for future projects. The commission also discussed replacing Davis Park benches with metal ones with dividers, but took no formal action, deciding to obtain park drawings for the next meeting.

• Approved May 3, 2022 meeting minutes as emailed
• Set $16,000 as contingency reserve and $45,000 for Ruffner Park project
• Designated approximately $62,000 for future projects
• Discussed Davis Park bench replacement but tabled for future action

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The agency will review reports from the Redevelopment and Conservation Divisions. Discussion topics include assessments of 2020 County Tax Sale properties and potential lot acquisitions. The meeting also addresses the Jones Woodland Trails Project and insurance policy renewals.

• Assessment of 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• Jones Woodland Trails Project
• Donation Request – 7th Avenue Church of God
• EOI Response, 739 Central Avenue
• BRIM Insurance Policy Renewal

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will review two variance applications and approve minutes from the May 26, 2022 hearing. The items include a request for a 6.5-foot privacy fence at 5 Shamblin Place and a request for reconsideration regarding a rear setback variance at 3811 Virginia Avenue.

• Fence height variance application for 5 Shamblin Place
• Rear setback variance reconsideration for 3811 Virginia Avenue
• Approval of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a fence height variance for Bonnie Stark at 5 Shamblin Place, allowing a 6.5-foot privacy fence in the front yard, with a unanimous 4-0 vote. The Board also voted 3-1 to uphold its previous denial of Kevin Cantrell's rear setback variance for an addition at 3811 Virginia Avenue, after reconsidering the case. Minutes from the May 26, 2022 hearing were approved unanimously.

• Approved fence height variance VAR-22-3010 for 6.5-foot privacy fence at 5 Shamblin Place (4-0)
• Reconsidered VAR-22-3008 for rear setback variance at 3811 Virginia Avenue (4-0)
• Upheld previous denial of VAR-22-3008 rear setback variance (3-1, Courtlandt Smith opposing)
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2022 hearing (4-0)

Youth Council

The council will continue discussions regarding public art funding, volunteers, and a youth council art piece. Members will also discuss ways to contact department heads and review attendance policies.

• Public art funding sources
• City Scope Volunteers
• Selection of next guest speaker
• Attendance policy discussion

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing ongoing business and new grant applications. The agenda includes updates on the West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment and a $75,000 request for a transportation grant match. The commission will also meet in executive session to discuss real estate assets including CTC Mall.

• $75,000 grant application for Transportation Alternative Programs
• Update on West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment
• RFP for the sale or lease of the Macy's building
• Executive session discussion regarding CTC Mall and parking garages
• Property acquisition/disposition on Washington Street

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

This meeting consists of routine procedural items and reports. The board will review financial, venue, and budget/rates committee updates and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Venue report
• Budget & Rates Committee report

The board approved the proposed 2022/23 budget to present to City Council at their June 21, 2022 meeting. They also accepted and filed the April and May 2022 financial statements, which showed improved operating results compared to the prior year. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion of a potential power switch upgrade.

• Approved 2022/23 budget to present to City Council (motion approved)
• Accepted and filed April and May 2022 financial statements (motion approved)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022 meeting as distributed (motion approved)

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 7960 Committee Substitute as amended, which creates a citation process for refuse-related violations, including putting out trash on the wrong day or time. The bill also increases fines for littering into waterways. An amendment was passed to align language between sections 98.3 and 98.4. The bill will now proceed to the full council.

• Approved previous minutes from 4-7-2022 (unanimous)
• Amended Bill No. 7960 Committee Substitute to mirror language in Section 98.3 to 98.4 (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7960 Committee Substitute as Amended (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a recycling MOU with Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, the FY 2022-2023 Parking System budget, and a $500,000 letter of credit with WesBanco. The committee also authorized $1.94 million in ARPA funds to seven organizations, a $625,000 grant to Pollen8 being the largest. All votes were unanimous with no objections.

• Approved recycling MOU with Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 Parking System budget (unanimous)
• Authorized $500,000 WesBanco letter of credit for workers' comp (unanimous)
• Approved $625,000 ARPA grant to Pollen8 (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 ARPA grant to Capitol Market (unanimous)
• Approved $440,000 ARPA grant to Partnership of African American Churches (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 ARPA grant to The Healing House, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 8 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial resolutions, including the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various community groups. The agenda also includes updates to parking regulations on Court Street and a new process for refuse-related citations.

• Proposed parking restrictions on Court Street
• Distribution of ARPA grants to local organizations
• $500,000 Standby Letter of Credit with WesBanco, Inc.
• New process for refuse-related citations
• Adoption of the FY 2022-2023 Parking System budget

The Charleston City Council passed a comprehensive refuse citation and penalty system, updated parking restrictions on Court Street, and approved numerous resolutions including ARPA grants to local organizations and a recycling agreement with Raleigh County. The council also certified the May primary election results and approved the FY 2022-2023 parking system budget.

• Passed Bill No. 7960, creating a refuse citation and appeal process with increased penalties (unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7959, prohibiting parking on parts of Court Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 662-22, authorizing recycling agreement with Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority (22-3)
• Adopted Resolution No. 663-22, approving FY 2022-2023 Parking System budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 664-22, authorizing MDENT vehicle purchases up to $40,000 without Council approval (22-3)
• Adopted Resolution No. 665-22, authorizing $500,000 letter of credit with WesBanco (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 666-22, renewing YWCA lease for 201 Donnally Street (majority, Pharr abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 667-22, approving General Fund Budget Amendment No. 8 (22-3)

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will review a planning presentation by L. Brannon. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding the Public Art Plan with K. Steele and J. Pierson.

• Planning presentation by L. Brannon
• Discussion of the Public Art Plan
• Approval of May minutes

The Public Art Commission met on June 2, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so approval of the May 5 minutes and discussion of the Public Art Plan were deferred. Staff provided updates on projects, including private funds for the Coliseum steps and storage of a sculpture. A presentation on signage and mural regulations was given, with potential zoning changes noted. No formal decisions were made.

• Deferred approval of May 5 minutes due to no quorum
• Deferred discussion of Public Art Plan due to no quorum
• Adjourned meeting by motion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an application for a rear setback variance at 3811 Virginia Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2022 hearing.

• Rear setback variance for addition to 3811 Virginia Avenue
• Approval of May 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Youth Council

The Charleston Youth Council will meet via Zoom to recap previous meeting items. The council will also discuss methods for Department Heads to contact members and select a future guest speaker.

• Discussion on communication between Department Heads and Council Members
• Review of new volunteer opportunities
• Selection of next guest speaker

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will consider names for new member and advisory member appointments to send to the Mayor. The meeting includes a presentation from City Manager Jonathan Storage and consideration of Tree City USA designation. Updates regarding the rollout of recycling bins will also be provided.

• Consideration of names for new Green Team members and advisory members
• Presentation and discussion with City Manager Jonathan Storage
• Consideration of Tree City USA designation
• Update on the rollout of recycling bins

The Charleston Green Team unanimously approved a motion to recommend that Charleston become a Tree City USA, and unanimously approved sending a list of five new member nominees to Mayor Goodwin. The team also discussed the Green Initiatives Fund and the Gorilla recycling proposal, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved motion to submit letter recommending Charleston become a Tree City USA (unanimous)
• Approved sending list of 5 new Green Team nominees to Mayor Goodwin (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee is reviewing proposals to change 2nd Avenue from a one-way to a two-way street between Florida Street and Bream Street. The agenda also includes updates to parking prohibitions along portions of Court Street.

• Bill No. 7957: Re-establishing 2nd Avenue (Florida St to Bream St) as a two-way street
• Bill No. 7959: Updating parking prohibitions on Court Street between Quarrier Street and Kanawha Boulevard

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee voted unanimously to approve Bill No. 7959, which updates parking restrictions along Court Street, prohibiting parking near the Kanawha County Courthouse and Judicial Annex for safety, and adjusts rates to $1.00 for the first hour and $1.50 for subsequent hours. The committee also voted to continue Bill No. 7957, which would re-establish two-way traffic on a portion of 2nd Avenue, until the June meeting to get input from the ward's council member. The minutes from the April 25, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved Bill No. 7959 updating Court Street parking restrictions and rates (4-0)
• Continued Bill No. 7957 on 2nd Avenue two-way traffic until June meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 25, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston Land Reuse Agency will discuss a new Vacant Structure Ordinance. The meeting includes updates on the Wertz Avenue Public Input Project and various tax sale properties. Members will also review potential lot acquisitions and long-range strategic planning.

• Vacant Structure Ordinance discussion
• Wertz Avenue Public Input Project report
• Review of 2020 County Tax Sale properties and potential lot acquisitions
• Updates on WVSAO and 2021 Sheriff Tax Sales
• Jones Woodland Trails Project update

Finance

The Finance Committee is considering several resolutions regarding city leases, contracts, and fund allocations. This includes renewing a shelter lease for the YWCA and authorizing ARPA grants to local organizations. The committee will also review engineering services for the Five Corners intersection.

• Renewing YWCA lease at 1418 Washington Street, East for a shelter facility
• Allocating $485,000 in ARPA funds for US Army Corps of Engineers matching funds
• Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Five Corners intersection modifications
• Lease with Heavenly Hops, LLC for outdoor dining at Brawley Walkway and Summers Street
• ARPA grants to The Salvation Army, Kanawha County Public Library, and Capitol Market

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all 11 resolutions on the agenda, including leases for a new brew pub and outdoor dining, renewal of the YWCA shelter lease, a temporary lease for Public Works equipment, an engineering contract for the Five Corners intersection, a new BID Ambassador position, a Dell Technologies server purchase, and four ARPA grants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved lease with Carlisle Development for concrete slab and glycol chiller (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Heavenly Hops for outdoor dining area (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease renewal with YWCA for shelter at 1418 Washington St. E (unanimous)
• Approved 18-month lease with WV Health Right for equipment storage (unanimous)
• Approved $89,388.67 contract with HDR Engineering for Five Corners design (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with CCBID for new BID Ambassador position (unanimous)
• Approved $120,485.20 Dell Technologies server purchase (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grants: $275,569 Salvation Army, $49,040 Kanawha County Public Library, $600,000 Capitol Market, $485,000 Blaine Blvd match (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding various leases, contracts, and grant allocations. These include funding for streambank protection, intersection modifications at "Five Corners," and American Rescue Plan Act grants to local organizations.

• $485,000 ARPA allocation for US Army Corps of Engineers streambank and shoreline protection matching funds
• Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for "Five Corners" intersection modifications
• Lease renewal with YWCA of Charleston for a shelter facility at 1418 Washington Street, East
• ARPA grants to The Salvation Army, Kanawha County Public Library, and Capitol Market
• Lease agreements for Brawley Walkway involving Carlisle Development Company LLC and Heavenly Hops, LLC

The council approved a resolution allocating $485,000 in ARPA funds as a local match for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study of riverbank and roadway destabilization along Blaine Boulevard. It also approved several leases, contracts, and ARPA grants, and referred a $600,000 grant to Capitol Market back to committee. All other resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $485,000 ARPA match for Blaine Blvd riverbank study (22-5)
• Approved 15-year lease with Carlisle Development for alley equipment storage ($247.50 one-time payment)
• Approved 1-year lease with Heavenly Hops for outdoor dining ($1,000)
• Approved 5-year lease renewal with YWCA for shelter at 1418 Washington St E (Pharr abstained)
• Approved 18-month lease with WV Health Right for equipment/salt storage ($1.00)
• Approved $89,388.67 contract with HDR Engineering for Five Corners design
• Approved MOU with CCBID for Business Improvement District Ambassador (reimbursed)
• Approved $120,485.20 Dell Technologies contract for server replacement

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing applications for parking requirement variances at various locations. These requests include an educational facility, a single-family dwelling, and outdoor dining continuations.

• Parking variance for Charleston School of Beauty Culture at 514 50th Street
• Parking variance for 503 Ruffner Avenue
• Parking variance for Bridge Road Bistro at 915 Bridge Road
• Parking variance for 1038 Bridge Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved four parking variances: for Charleston School of Beauty Culture to relocate to 514 50th Street, for a homeowner at 503 Ruffner Avenue to waive driveway requirements, and for two Bridge Road restaurants to continue outdoor dining. It also extended a variance for the Charmco Building adaptive reuse project by one year and approved the April 14 minutes.

• Approved VAR-22-3003 for Charleston School of Beauty Culture parking variance (4-0)
• Approved VAR-22-3005 for Dwan Davis parking variance with condition to return gravel to grass (4-0)
• Approved VAR-22-3006 for Bridge Road Bistro outdoor dining parking variance with review condition (4-0)
• Approved VAR-22-3007 for Lola's Pizza outdoor dining parking variance with review condition (4-0)
• Extended VAR-20-2979 for Charmco Building adaptive reuse for one year (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2022 hearing (4-0)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will review financial reports and the Woodward Drive Sewer Replacement Project. The board is considering a $554,363.77 payment to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. Additionally, members will discuss a contract change order for the Woodward Branch project.

• $554,363.77 payment for Woodward Branch sewer replacement
• Change Order No. 2 to Tribute Contracting and Consultants, Inc. ($49,471.88)
• Review of unaudited financial reports ending April 30, 2022
• Legal matters: Russell Williams vs. CSB and Kanawha Public Service District

Youth Council

The Charleston Youth Council will meet via Zoom on May 12, 2022. The agenda includes an introduction of Public Art director Jeff Pierson and discussion regarding a date for an in-person meeting.

• Introduction of guest speaker Jeff Pierson, Public Art director
• Discussion of a date for an in-person meeting

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The authority is reviewing updates on the West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment and various real estate RFPs. The commission will also enter an executive session to discuss CTC Mall, parking garages, and Washington Street property.

• West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment update
• RFP for the sale or lease of the Macy’s building
• Discussion regarding CTC Mall and parking garages
• Washington Street property acquisition/disposition
• West Washington DoH streetscape program

Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission will discuss the history, current status, and future forecast for public art in Charleston. The meeting also includes an election of officers.

• Discussion of the history of public art in Charleston
• Review of current active public art projects
• Forecast for future public art projects
• Discussion on the role of the Public Art Commission
• Election of officers

Municipal Beautification Commission

The commission will follow up on 'Big Ideas' through committee formation and discuss collaboration between the Tree Board and Green Team. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Arts and Public Grounds directors.

• Committee formation for 'Big Ideas' follow up
• Tree Board and Green Team collaboration discussion
• City Center Business Improvement District discussion
• Public Arts Director's report by Jeff Pierson
• Public Grounds Director's report by Mike Davis

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved the April minutes with corrections and formed three committees from its 'Big Ideas' exercise: By-Laws, Court Street Beds, and Plant Labeling. The Court Street Beds Committee will present designs at the July meeting for spring 2023 planting. The commission also discussed fundraising for Ruffner Park, tree ordinance highlights, and a Green Team collaboration for Tree City USA status.

• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Formed By-Laws Committee to update by-laws (Anna and Alex)
• Formed Court Street Beds Committee to restore flower beds by spring 2023 (Lois chair)
• Formed Plant Labeling Committee for QR code labels, starting in Ruffner Park (Brenda chair)
• Noted $100,000 promised for Ruffner Park is available when needed
• Discussed fundraising via Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for tax-deductible donations

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors will review concept planning feedback sessions with GAI and select an Image and Branding Consultant. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Slack Plaza projects and the preparation of the FY 23 budget report for City Council.

• Selection of Image and Branding Consultant
• Slack Plaza Kick Off request from CCC
• Mural/Glass Mosaic Slack Plaza project
• Preparation of FY 23 budget report for City Council
• Proposals for sidewalk cleaning

Finance

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all 18 resolutions on the agenda, including a $3,087,238 purchase of three fire trucks, a $4,257,100 asphalt paving contract, and multiple ARPA grants to local organizations. All votes were recorded as unanimous affirmative.

• Approved $3,087,238 purchase of fire trucks from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $4,257,100 asphalt paving contract with Mr. Asphalt, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $969,100 concrete street repair contract with McClanahan Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $80,260.50 concrete repair contract for Oakridge Fire Station with Allegheny Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved $880,500 ARPA grant to Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved $639,431 ARPA grant to Kanawha-Charleston Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved $451,797 ARPA grant to YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program (unanimous)
• Approved $313,606 ARPA grant to YWCA Sojourner's Shelter (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council approved a $4.26 million asphalt paving contract with Mr. Asphalt, Inc. (19-5), and a $969,100 concrete street repair contract with McClanahan Construction. It also adopted a series of resolutions granting ARPA funds to local organizations, including $313,606 to YWCA Sojourner's Shelter, $451,797 to YWCA Resolve, $200,000 to WV Symphony, $639,431 to Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, $450,000 to Kanawha Valley Collective, $150,000 to Festivall, $880,500 to Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, $200,000 to Charleston Area Alliance, and $350,000 to Bright Futures Now. The council also approved three zoning changes, accepted Centre Court Road as a city street (21-3), and authorized several contracts including fire truck purchases totaling $3,087,238.

• Approved $4,257,100 asphalt paving contract with Mr. Asphalt, Inc. (19-5)
• Approved $969,100 concrete street repair contract with McClanahan Construction
• Approved $3,087,238 for three fire department vehicles from Atlantic Emergency Solutions
• Approved ARPA grant of $313,606 to YWCA Sojourner's Shelter
• Approved ARPA grant of $451,797 to YWCA Resolve Family Abuse Program
• Approved ARPA grant of $639,431 to Kanawha-Charleston Health Department
• Approved ARPA grant of $450,000 to Kanawha Valley Collective (20-3)
• Accepted Centre Court Road as city street (21-3)

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The board will approve minutes from the March 29, 2022 meeting and receive financial and venue reports. The agenda also includes a discussion on revising the finance manual.

• Approval of March 29, 2022, meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Finance manual revision review
• Venue report presentation

The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center / Municipal Auditorium Board approved the revised Finance Manual, which updates travel expense policies to align with other city departments. The board also accepted the March 2022 financial report and minutes from the prior meeting, and decided to combine May and June meetings into a single June 7 session.

• Approved minutes from March 29, 2022 meeting
• Accepted March 2022 financial report showing operating income of $427,304
• Approved revised Finance Manual with travel expense changes
• Combined May and June meetings into one on June 7

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee will review requests to rezone 306 and 6600 MacCorkle Avenue SE to a C-10 district. The agenda also includes the dedication of Centre Court Road and a discussion about a loading zone on Washington Street, West.

• Rezoning 306 MacCorkle Avenue SE from I-2 to C-10 (Bill No. 7951)
• Rezoning 6600 MacCorkle Avenue SE from R-6 to C-10 (Bill No. 7952)
• Accepting dedication of Centre Court Road (Bill No. 7953)
• Discussion regarding a loading zone on Washington Street, West

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of three bills to City Council: rezoning 306 MacCorkle Ave SE from mixed I-2/C-10 to uniform C-10, rezoning 6600 MacCorkle Ave SE from R-6 to C-4 (as amended), and accepting the dedication of Centre Court Road. The committee also approved adding a loading zone on Washington Street West in front of Bream Church and approved the minutes of the February 28, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Bill No. 7951 rezoning 306 MacCorkle Ave SE from I-2/C-10 to C-10 (5-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7952 rezoning 6600 MacCorkle Ave SE from R-6 to C-4 (5-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7953 accepting dedication of Centre Court Road (5-0)
• Approved adding a loading zone on Washington Street West in front of Bream Church (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding window, driveway, and roofing changes. The agenda also includes reports on minor work permits and the Fort Scammon Stabilization project.

• Replace wood windows with vinyl at 1529 Virginia Street, East
• Connect two driveways with concrete at 2016 Kanawha Boulevard, East
• Replace slate roof with shingles and eliminate gutters at 1411 Quarrier Street
• Report on Minor Work Permits
• Fort Scammon Stabilization update

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will meet to establish 2022 priorities and discuss the use of funds. The agenda also includes a report on recycling bins and updates from the City Council Environment & Recycling Committee.

• Adopting March 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding a new Green Team appointee
• Report on recycling bins from Director Brent Webster
• Establishing 2022 priorities and use of funds
• Updates from the City Council Environment & Recycling Committee

General

The Charleston City Council will receive a report from the Finance Committee regarding Bill No. 7954. This bill relates to laying levies on real, personal, and public utility property for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022.

• Bill No. 7954 regarding real, personal, and public utility levies

The council approved Bill No. 7954, which sets the property tax levy rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The vote was 23-0 with four members absent. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Bill No. 7954, the levy order and rate sheet for FY 2022-23 (23-0)

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will discuss cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and applications related to frozen pensions. The meeting also includes updates on nonduty disability tax returns and military time buybacks.

• COLA increase and frozen pension applications
• PBI death certifications
• Update on nonduty disability tax returns
• Pension secretary salary discussion
• Military time buyback update

Finance

The Finance Committee will consider resolutions to distribute American Rescue Plan Act funds to several local organizations. The committee will also review a bill regarding property levies for the upcoming fiscal year.

• $1,500,000 ARPA grant to West Virginia Health Right Inc.
• $1,200,456 ARPA grant to Manna Meal, Inc.
• $989,676 ARPA grant to West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition, Inc.
• $43,693.50 contract for 70 parking meters from Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc.
• Bill regarding property levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022

The Finance Committee approved four ARPA grant resolutions totaling $3,740,132 to Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council ($50,000), WV Health Right ($1,500,000), Manna Meal ($1,200,456), and WV Food and Farm Coalition ($989,676). It also approved the purchase of 70 parking meters for $43,693.50, the FY2022-23 levy order, and a bill amending ethics rules for city grants. The ethics bill passed with two dissenting votes.

• Approved $50,000 ARPA grant to Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500,000 ARPA grant to WV Health Right (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200,456 ARPA grant to Manna Meal (unanimous)
• Approved $989,676 ARPA grant to WV Food and Farm Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved $43,693.50 purchase of 70 parking meters for Court Street (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7954 for FY2022-23 levy rates (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Committee Substitute amending ethics rules for city grants (majority, 2 nays)

City Council

The Charleston City Council is reviewing several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for local organizations. The agenda also includes an endorsement of a May 10, 2022, special levy for Kanawha County emergency and transit services. Additionally, the council will review a contract for new parking meters and a municipal code amendment regarding grant eligibility.

• Endorsement of Kanawha County special levy for emergency and transit services
• $1,500,000 ARPA grant to West Virginia Health Right Inc.
• $1,200,456 ARPA grant to Manna Meal, Inc.
• $989,676 ARPA grant to West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition, Inc.
• $43,693.50 contract for 70 parking meters from Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc.

The Charleston City Council approved several ARPA-funded grants, including $1.2 million for Manna Meal's food truck and kitchen expansion, $1.5 million for WV Health Right, and $989,676 for the WV Food and Farm Coalition. It also endorsed a May 10 excess levy for ambulance, transit, and emergency services, and passed a bill restricting city officials from benefiting from city grants. The Manna Meal grant passed 22-2, with Knauff and Snodgrass voting no.

• Approved $1.2M ARPA grant to Manna Meal (22-2)
• Approved $1.5M ARPA grant to WV Health Right (unanimous)
• Approved $989,676 ARPA grant to WV Food and Farm Coalition (23-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA grant to Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council (unanimous)
• Endorsed May 10 excess levy for ambulance, transit, and emergency services (unanimous)
• Passed Bill No. 7928 restricting city officials from benefiting from city grants (13-11)
• Approved $43,693.50 for 70 new parking meters on Court Street (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several applications for variances and conditional use permits. These include requests to establish an educational facility, a brewery, and a restricted accessory parking lot. The board will also approve minutes from the March 10, 2022 meeting.

• Variance request for an educational facility at 514 50th Street
• Request to subdivide townhouses and create a parking lot at 1258-1268 Oakhurst Drive
• Conditional use permit for a brewery at 320 West Washington Street

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will meet to consider approval of the FYE 2023 budget and review recent financial reports. The board will also vote on a $1,159,586.01 payment for the Woodward Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, members will consider a $16,907.00 contract price increase for work on the Woodward project.

• Approval of FYE 2023 Budget
• $1,159,586.01 payment to WVDEP for Woodward Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project
• $16,907.00 contract price increase for Tribute Contracting and Consultants, Inc.
• Review of Unaudited Financial Report and Check Register

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing Resolution No. 660-22 to endorse a proposed special levy. This levy, scheduled for a vote on May 10, 2022, aims to fund emergency ambulance services, mass transportation, and law enforcement and fire protection in Kanawha County.

• Resolution No. 660-22 regarding a proposed special levy
• Approval of May 28, 2021 minutes

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved Resolution No. 660-22, endorsing the Kanawha County special levy on the May 10, 2022 ballot. The levy would fund emergency ambulance services, mass transit, and supplemental support for police and fire agencies through 2028, without increasing the tax rate. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Resolution No. 660-22 endorsing the May 10, 2022 special levy (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (unanimous)

Environment and Recycling

The Environment and Recycling Committee will discuss bins and the Gorilla recycling facility. The meeting also includes updates on the Green team and benchmarking.

• Approval of January 27, 2022 minutes
• Bin discussion
• Gorilla recycling facility discussion
• Green team update
• Benchmarking update

Youth Council

The council will meet to establish internal roles and assign specific areas to members. The agenda includes discussions on potential projects and setting a regular meeting schedule.

• Determining Council roles and individual assignments
• Identifying city focus areas
• Discussing potential projects
• Setting regular meeting schedules and guest speaker dates

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The agency will review reports from the Redevelopment and Conservation Divisions. Discussion includes unfinished business regarding various tax sale properties and potential lot acquisitions. A presentation on Jones Woodland Trails is also scheduled.

• Wertz Avenue Public Input Project
• 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• 602 Thompson Street & 1548 Lewis Street EOI
• Jones Woodland Trails presentation by Kanawha Valley Trail Alliance
• Donation Request – 7th Avenue Church of God

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee will discuss whether to expand the scope of the Kanawha City Community Center HVAC replacement project to increase energy efficiency. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 6, 2021, meeting.

• Kanawha City Community Center HVAC replacement project discussion
• Approval of December 6, 2021, minutes

The Facilities Committee discussed the Kanawha City Community Center HVAC replacement project, considering whether to expand the scope to include energy efficiency improvements. After hearing from the design consultant, the committee decided to proceed with the HVAC design as planned, without expanding the scope at this time. No formal vote was taken on the scope change; the project will continue as originally planned.

• Approved minutes of 12-6-2021 meeting
• Discussed expanding Kanawha City Community Center HVAC project scope for energy efficiency; no action taken
• Decided to proceed with HVAC design as planned, without scope expansion

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Bill No. 7928 Committee Substitute as Amended, which restricts certain municipal officers and employees from receiving city grant funds unless based on low/moderate income status. The bill was amended to require a prior WV Ethics Commission opinion. It passed 5-2, with Reishman and Ceperley voting no.

• Approved previous minutes from 2-7-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Pepper Amendment to require prior WV Ethics Commission opinion (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7928 Committee Substitute as Amended (5-2)

LGBTQ+ Working Group

The Charleston LGBTQ+ Working Group will discuss anti-bullying initiatives and city employee diversity training. The agenda also includes a Working Group Fund update and discussion regarding marketing materials.

• anti-bullying discussion
• city employee diversity training discussion
• Working Group Fund update
• marketing materials discussion

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a request to create seven lots at 1258-1268 Oakhurst Drive. The meeting also includes reviews of two rezoning bills and the dedication of Centre Court Road. A presentation on the 2021 Annual Report is also scheduled.

• Creation of seven lots at 1258-1268 Oakhurst Drive via subdivision and variance
• Rezoning 306 MacCorkle Avenue SE from I-2 to C-10 (Bill No. 7951)
• Rezoning 6600 MacCorkle Avenue SE from R-6 to C-10 (Bill No. 7952)
• Acceptance of Centre Court Road for dedication (Bill No. 7953)
• Presentation and discussion of the 2021 Annual Report

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will hold a Q&A session with James Yost of GAI Consultants regarding the Ruffner Park redesign. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Arts Director and the Deputy Director of Public Grounds.

• Ruffner Park Redesign Q&A with James Yost, GAI Consultants
• Public Arts Director’s Report by Jeff Pierson
• Public Grounds Director’s Report by Mike Davis
• Treasurer’s Report

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved removing the raised garden beds on Lee St E, which had fallen into disrepair, and returning the area to lawn. They also approved removing a dead tree at 905 Maple Rd. The commission discussed a $100K city investment for beautification and a potential horticulture consultant position, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved removal of planters on Lee St E (unanimous)
• Approved removal of dead tree at 905 Maple Rd (motion seconded, approved)

Finance

The Finance Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding grant applications and city contracts. These include applications for a police crime victims specialist and athletic field renovations. The committee will also consider a contract for an IT systems assessment.

• Resolution No. 624-22: Grant application for Charleston Police Crime Victims Specialist
• Resolution No. 625-22: Grant application for athletic field turf renovations at four fields
• Resolution No. 626-22: Contract with Affinity IT, LLC for a 3-year IT systems assessment

City Council

The Finance Committee will review resolutions for several grant applications. These include requests for a police crime victims specialist and athletic field turf renovations. The Council also reviews a contract with Affinity IT, LLC for an IT systems assessment.

• Contract with Affinity IT, LLC for a 3-year IT systems assessment
• Grant application for a Charleston Police Crime Victims Specialist
• Grant application for athletic field turf renovations at four city fields

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The meeting consists of routine reports and approvals. The board will review the February 22, 2022 minutes, a financial report, and a venue report.

• Financial report
• Police invoice for Civic Center North Parking Garage
• Venue report

Finance

The Finance Committee will discuss ARPA grant compliance and consider several resolutions. These include approving the FY 2022-2023 municipal budget and an agreement regarding opioid settlement proceeds. The committee will also review equipment purchases and budget amendments.

• Purchase of 5,000 recycling carts for Refuse and Recycling Department
• Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Official Municipal Budget Document
• MOU regarding distribution of opioid settlement proceeds
• Change Order No. 1 for City Hall 3rd Floor Office Renovations Project
• Amendment to 2019 and 2021 Community Development Block Grant budgets

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 municipal budget document, along with resolutions to purchase recycling carts, pool equipment, and authorize a change order for City Hall renovations. They also approved an MOU for opioid settlement distribution and several budget amendments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Official Municipal Budget Document (unanimous)
• Approved $273,911.44 purchase of 5,000 recycling carts from Toter, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $61,170.00 purchase of pool pumps and chemical dispensers from Endless Summer Aquatics (unanimous)
• Approved $22,561.56 Change Order No. 1 for City Hall 3rd floor renovation (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for opioid settlement distribution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 616-22 amending CDBG budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding fiscal management and department needs. This includes approving the 2022-2023 municipal budget and a memorandum of understanding for opioid litigation settlement proceeds.

• MOU regarding opioid litigation settlement proceeds (Res 623-22)
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Official Municipal Budget (Res 622-22)
• Purchase of 5,000 recycling carts (Res 618-22)
• Insurance broker services contract with USI Insurance Services LLC (Res 617-22)
• Amendment to 2019 and 2021 Community Development Block Grant budgets (Res 616-22)

The Charleston City Council approved the FY 2022-2023 municipal budget of $108 million, which includes a 7% cost-of-living raise for all city employees and $3 million for paving. A proposed amendment (HERO) to provide larger raises for uniformed and non-uniform employees was rejected. The council also approved several other resolutions, including a new insurance contract, purchase of recycling carts, and pool equipment.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget of $108M (23-3)
• Rejected HERO amendment for $10K/$5K employee raises (7-19)
• Approved 3-year insurance broker contract with USI, $175K first year (19-7)
• Approved $273,911.44 purchase of 5,000 recycling carts from Toter, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $61,170 for pool pumps and chemical dispensers (unanimous)
• Approved $22,561.56 change order for City Hall 3rd floor renovation (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 General Fund Budget Amendment No. 7 (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Authorized MOU for opioid settlement distribution (unanimous)

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will discuss a proposal from Gorilla Recycling and establish the group's priorities for 2022. The agenda also includes appointing a new member and approving a letter to the Environment & Recycling Committee.

• Further consideration of proposal from Gorilla Recycling
• Approval of letter to Environment & Recycling Committee
• New Green Team appointee
• Establishment of 2022 Green Team priorities

The Green Team unanimously approved sending Gorilla Recycling's proposal to Chairman Cook, committee members, and the Mayor, along with a cover letter recommending the E&R Committee request a presentation. They also set 2022 priorities on recycling education and invited Councilmember Pepper to help develop priorities.

• Approved sending Gorilla recycling proposal to Chairman Cook, committee, and Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved cover letter recommending Gorilla present to E&R Committee (unanimous)
• Set 2022 priority on reducing, reusing, and recycling education (unanimous)
• Invited Councilmember Pepper to help develop 2022 priorities (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review an application from TGX Properties LLC to establish a kennel at 5315 MacCorkle Avenue. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 24, 2022, hearing.

• Conditional use permit application for a kennel at 5315 MacCorkle Avenue
• Approval of February 24, 2022, meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted 2-1 to approve CUP-22-0219, a conditional use permit for TGX Properties LLC to operate a dog daycare, boarding, and grooming kennel at 5315 MacCorkle Avenue. The permit can be revoked if nuisance complaints arise. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the February 24, 2022 hearing.

• Approved CUP-22-0219 for kennel at 5315 MacCorkle Ave (2-1)
• Approved minutes of Feb 24, 2022 hearing (3-0)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will review financial reports and several sewer infrastructure projects. The board is considering a $380,000.00 change order for the Danner Hollow project to replace a failing sewer main.

• $380,000.00 change order for Danner Hollow Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
• $662,899.71 draw resolution for Woodward Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project
• Change order for Woodward Branch project regarding directional drill installation
• Review of unaudited financial reports ending February 28, 2022

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority will review updates on the West Side Community Renewal Plan and streetscape programs. The commission will consider a request to match grant funds with Charleston Main Streets for facade grants. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate assets, including CTC Mall and parking garages.

• Executive session regarding CTC Mall, parking garages, and property acquisition/disposition
• Request to match grant request funds with Charleston Main Streets for facade grants
• Presentation of a SWOT analysis by the Charleston Area Alliance
• Update on RFPs for the Macy’s building and 1601 Washington Street West

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The agency will review reports from the Redevelopment and Conservation divisions, including Wertz Avenue and Jones Tract Trails. Discussions include 2020 County Tax Sale properties and potential lot acquisitions. A presentation by the Charleston-Kanawha Housing Authority is also scheduled.

• Jones Tract Trails public meeting report
• Review of 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• Potential acquisition of multiple lots
• 602 Thompson Street & 1548 Lewis Street EOI
• Auction of property in the Edgewood Drive area

City Center Business Improvement District

The Board of Directors will review a proposal from GAI Consultants and attend a presentation regarding image and branding. The meeting also includes a treasurer report and the approval of previous minutes.

• GAI Consultants Proposal by James Yost
• Image and Branding Presentation by Mack Miles
• Treasurer Report by Christy Bly

Finance

The Finance Committee unanimously approved Resolution 609-22, authorizing a $25.2 million American Rescue Plan Act budget for city-led projects, with community applications removed. It also approved several other resolutions, including a $31,500 Violence Against Women Act grant application, change orders for pipe lining, ADA improvements, smart meter upgrades, a sound and light contract, and a quitclaim deed for Barlow Drive. The Mayor presented the FY 2023 budget of $108 million, which includes a 7% employee raise and is balanced, but no vote was taken on it.

• Approved $25.2M ARPA budget for city-led projects (unanimous)
• Approved $31,500 VAWA grant application for police and sheriff overtime (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 change order for pipe lining at Lilly Drive and Sugar Creek Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $42,888 change order for ADA improvements at MLK and Kanawha City Community Centers (unanimous)
• Approved $10,100 change order for smart meter cellular hardware upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $33,768.07 contract with Studimo Sound Stage and Light for Live on the Levee (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed for Barlow Drive to WV DOH (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council will review several zoning amendments regarding home-based businesses and vape shops. The council is also considering a $1,497,770 insurance contract and various budget resolutions for city allocations and infrastructure projects.

• $1,497,770 contract with West Virginia Communities Risk Pool for city insurance coverage
• Zoning amendment to create a 'Vape/Smoke Shop' definition as a conditional use permit
• Approval of the American Rescue Plan Act budget for City Allocations
• $12,000 change order for the 2021 CIP Pipe Lining project
• Application for Violence Against Women Act grant funds for crime investigation overtime

The Charleston City Council approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget allocations, including funds for PPE, vaccination incentives, payroll, revenue replacement for various agencies, athletic field turfing, sidewalk improvements, youth jobs, infrastructure and broadband, grant matching, and future projects. It also passed zoning amendments for commercial kennels, vape/smoke shops, and home-based businesses. A resolution to award the city's insurance contract to WVCoRP failed on a 12-12 tie vote.

• Approved ARPA budget allocations (multiple lines, mostly 23-1 or similar)
• Approved zoning amendment for commercial kennels (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for vape/smoke shops (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for home-based businesses (22-0-1)
• Rejected insurance contract with WVCoRP (12-12 tie)
• Approved VAWA grant application for $31,500 (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for pipe lining, sidewalks, smart meters (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Live on the Levee sound/light services (unanimous)

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will discuss the Ruffner Park Redesign and review a public right-of-way request for Fire Station #1 Beds. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Arts Director and the Deputy Director of Public Grounds.

• Ruffner Park Redesign
• Public Right-of-Way Request - Fire Station #1 Beds
• Review of Public Right-of-Way Permits
• Public Arts Director’s Report
• Public Grounds Director’s Report

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The committee will consider three text amendments to the City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance. These include new definitions for vape/smoke shops and updated regulations for home-based businesses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding sidewalks and the 5-Corners Traffic Design Study.

• Bill No. 7944: Creating 'Vape/Smoke Shop' as a conditional use permit in C-8, CVD, and UCD districts
• Bill No. 7943: Amending the Land Use Table and Supplemental Regulations
• Bill No. 7947: Amending regulations relating to home-based businesses
• Discussion of 5-Corners Traffic Design Study
• Discussion regarding sidewalks

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee voted unanimously to approve three zoning text amendments as committee substitutes: Bill 7943 adding kennels as a conditional use in C-8 districts, Bill 7944 defining vape/smoke shops with spacing and school buffering requirements, and Bill 7947 simplifying home-based business approvals. The committee also recommended Alternative 1B for the 5-Corners traffic study and discussed sidewalk repair priorities. Minutes from January 24 were approved.

• Approved Text Amendment 7943 (kennels as conditional use in C-8) as committee substitute (5-0)
• Approved Text Amendment 7944 (vape/smoke shop definition and conditional use) as committee substitute (6-0)
• Approved Text Amendment 7947 (home-based business rules) as committee substitute (5-0, Pharr abstained)
• Recommended Alternative 1B for 5-Corners Traffic Design Study
• Approved minutes of January 24, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review an application for a fence height variance to install a 6 ft privacy fence in the front yard of 2050 Oakridge Drive. The board will also approve minutes from the February 10, 2022 hearing.

• Fence height variance application for 2050 Oakridge Drive
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2022 hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a fence height variance for Donteako and Victoria Wilson to install a 6-foot privacy fence in the front yard at 2050 Oakridge Drive, citing the property's unique shape and elevation. The board also granted a 10-day continuance for a parking variance and conditional use permit request by Justin Knapp, who did not attend, and approved the minutes from the February 10, 2022 hearing.

• Approved fence height variance VAR-22-3002 for 6-ft privacy fence at 2050 Oakridge Drive (4-0)
• Granted 10-day continuance for VAR-22-3001 & CUP-22-0218 (parking variance and conditional use permit for bar at 1012 Bridge Road) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2022 hearing (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review completed parks and recreation projects and discuss upcoming initiatives. The meeting also includes discussions regarding park needs and the recruitment of lifeguards and other summer positions.

• Approval of July 29, 2021 minutes
• Review of completed parks and recreation projects
• Discussion of upcoming projects and park needs
• Recruitment for lifeguards and other summer positions

Select Committee on Insurance Relations - Property and Casualty

The Select Committee on Insurance Agent Relations – Property and Casualty failed to confirm revised scores of 178 (WVCorp) and 177 (USI) after a 4-4 tie vote, leaving the original scores of 180.3/177 in place. The committee also held a Q&A with both insurance providers ahead of the March 7, 2022 Council vote on the recommendation for WVCorp Option #3. No final recommendation was changed during this meeting.

• Approved previous minutes from 2-15-2022 (voice vote)
• Motion to confirm scores as 178/177 failed (4-4 tie, Ceperley abstaining)
• Scores stand as 180.3/177 for Council consideration
• Held Q&A with WVCorp and USI for all Councilmembers
• Agreed to meet March 18, 2022 if Council rejects WVCorp Option #3

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Board will review financial reports and the appointment of a Community Requests & Approval Committee. Updates regarding venue status and naming rights are also scheduled for discussion.

• Appointment of Community Requests & Approval Committee
• Naming Rights / OVG Status Update
• Venue Report
• Financial Report

Finance

The committee will consider amending Community Development Block Grant budgets for 2018, 2019, and 2020. It will also discuss purchasing three mowers for Public Grounds and a bill regarding the continuance of additional levies.

• Resolution No. 605-22: Amending 2018, 2019, and 2020 CDBG budgets
• Resolution No. 607-22: Purchase of 3 mowers from State Equipment, Inc.
• Bill No. 7948: Proposal to continue additional levies for fiscal years 2023-2026

The Finance Committee approved three items: a resolution to amend CDBG budgets for HVAC renovations at two community centers, a resolution to purchase three zero-turn mowers for $46,380.66, and Bill No. 7948 to place a continuation of the city's excess levy on the May 10, 2022 primary ballot. The levy, unchanged at 5.03 cents (Class I), 10.06 cents (Class II), and 20.12 cents (Class IV) per $100 valuation, would raise about $4.8 million annually for general expenses from July 2023 through June 2027. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 605-22 to amend CDBG budgets, reallocating funds for HVAC renovations at MLK and NC Community Centers.
• Approved Resolution No. 607-22 to purchase 3 zero-turn mowers from State Equipment, Inc. for $46,380.66.
• Approved Bill No. 7948 to submit the excess levy continuation to voters on May 10, 2022.
• Approved minutes from the February 7, 2022 meeting as distributed.

City Council

The City Council passed Bill No. 7948, which will ask voters on May 10, 2022, to continue the existing additional levy for four years (FY2024-2027) at the same rates, raising about $4.79 million annually for general expenses. The council also approved resolutions to reallocate CDBG funds for HVAC renovations at two community centers and to purchase three zero-turn mowers for $46,380.66. Six vehicle damage claims were referred to the City Solicitor.

• Passed Bill No. 7948 to place the excess levy continuation on the May 10, 2022, ballot (23 yeas, 1 nay, 3 absent).
• Adopted Resolution No. 605-22 to reallocate CDBG funds for HVAC renovations at MLK and NC Community Centers.
• Adopted Resolution No. 607-22 to purchase 3 zero-turn mowers from State Equipment, Inc. for $46,380.66.
• Referred six vehicle damage claims to the City Solicitor.
• Introduced Bill No. 7950 (quitclaim deed for Barlow Drive) and Resolution No. 609-22 (ARPA budget) to Finance Committee.

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission will consider applications for window replacements at 1608 Quarrier Street and the demolition of a building at 1404 Virginia Street, East. The meeting also includes reports on minor work permits and project updates.

• Demolition of a vacant contributing structure at 1404 Virginia Street, East
• Window replacement for 1608 Quarrier Street
• Report on Minor Work Permits

American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee

The Charleston American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee voted to approve all recommended community applications and city-allocated funds. This includes over $20 million in grants to nonprofits and city projects, with most votes unanimous. The committee also approved a $7.5 million infrastructure fund, amended to prioritize citywide streetlight upgrades, though that amendment was later withdrawn. All recommendations will go to the full City Council for final approval.

• Approved $20,000 for Alzheimer's Association, WV Chapter.
• Approved $1,500,000 for WV Health Right clinic expansion.
• Approved $639,431 for Kanawha-Charleston Health Department COVID revenue loss.
• Approved $49,040 for Kanawha County Public Library technology.
• Approved $880,500 for Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau marketing.
• Approved $150,000 for Black Woman Business Owners of WV.
• Approved $440,000 for Partnership of African American Churches health center.
• Approved $600,000 for Capitol Market.

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will meet to consider a proposal from Gorilla Recycling and establish its priorities for 2022. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the DEP Youth Environmental Program and the appointment of a new member.

• Consideration of Proposal from Gorilla Recycling
• Establishment of 2022 Green Team priorities
• Presentation by Tom Aluise of the DEP Youth Environmental Program
• Appointment of a new Green Team member

The Charleston Green Team voted unanimously to have Chair Patti Hamilton email Gorilla Recycling for clarifications and references, then forward the proposal to the Environmental and Recycling Committee for further vetting. The team also approved the January 2022 minutes and heard from guest speaker Tom Aluise of the WV DEP Youth Environmental Program about recycling education. They discussed the upcoming Team Up to Clean Up events in April and noted $250,000 in unassigned funds and a proposed $500,000 budget increase for the Green Team.

• Approved the January 2022 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved a motion to have Patti email Gorilla Recycling for clarifications and references, then forward the proposal to the Environmental and Recycling Committee (unanimous).
• Discussed the Gorilla Recycling proposal, noting it is a small plastic recycling facility and would need clean recyclables.
• Heard from Tom Aluise about the WV DEP Youth Environmental Program, which partners with youth groups on recycling and conservation.
• Discussed Team Up to Clean Up events scheduled for Saturdays in April at various city locations.
• Noted that $250,000 in unassigned funds has been allocated to the Green Team, with an additional $500,000 proposed in the budget.
• Agreed to hold a separate meeting to discuss future plans and new funding opportunities.
• Scheduled the next meeting for March 15, 2022, via Zoom.

Select Committee on Insurance Relations - Property and Casualty

The committee will discuss and score insurance proposals from three selected firms. Following this discussion, the committee intends to recommend an insurance contract award to the City Council.

• Scoring of insurance proposals from 3 selected firms
• Recommendation of insurance contract award to Council
• Approval of December 20, 2021 minutes

The Select Committee on Insurance Agent Relations – Property and Casualty disqualified RCM&D for lack of response, then scored the two remaining bidders. WV Corp received 180.83 points and USI received 177, and the committee voted to include a departed member's scores, which did not change the outcome. The committee unanimously approved WV Corp plan #3 as its recommended insurance plan.

• Approved previous minutes from 12-20-2021
• Disqualified RCM&D from consideration due to lack of response
• Voted to include Councilmember Reishman's scores (1 nay from Snodgrass)
• Recommended WV Corp plan #3 as the committee's choice

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is reviewing an application for a parking variance and conditional use permit at 1012 Bridge Road. The request, submitted by Justin Knapp, seeks to establish a bar at this location. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the January 13, 2022 hearing.

• Parking variance and conditional use permit for 1012 Bridge Road
• Approval of January 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to continue the application by Justin Knapp for a parking variance and conditional use permit to establish a bar at 1012 Bridge Road. The continuance was granted until Mr. Knapp secures a parking arrangement, as the applicant had not identified adequate off-site parking. The Board also approved the minutes from the January 13, 2022 hearing.

• Continued VAR-22-3001 and CUP-22-0218 for bar at 1012 Bridge Road until parking secured (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2022 hearing (3-0)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The board will consider awarding a construction contract for lift station improvements at Chesterfield Avenue, James Street, and Roosevelt Street. Members will also review financial reports and approve a payment of $500,480.40 for the Woodward Branch sewer project.

• $1,418,400.00 contract award for Chesterfield Avenue, James Street, and Roosevelt Street lift station improvements
• $500,480.40 payment request for the Woodward Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project
• Review of unaudited financial reports ending January 31, 2022

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The authority will review an update from the Executive Director regarding ongoing business. This includes progress on the West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment and the Macy's building RFP. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss CTC Mall, parking garages, and property acquisitions.

• RFP for sale or lease of the Macy’s building (expires August 2022)
• West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment progress
• West Washington DoH streetscape program update
• Executive session regarding CTC Mall and parking garages

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three text amendments to the City of Charleston Zoning Ordinance. These items involve updates to land use tables, new definitions for vape/smoke shops, and regulations for home-based businesses.

• Bill No. 7944: Creating a 'Vape/Smoke Shop' definition as a conditional use permit in C-8, CVD, and UCD districts
• Bill No. 7947: Amending regulations relating to the operation of home-based businesses
• Bill No. 7943: Amending the Land Use Table and Supplemental Regulations

American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee

The American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee is meeting to review ARPA city allocation recommendations. The agenda also includes a Q&A session with requested applicants and the approval of previous minutes.

• Q&A with requested applicants
• ARPA City Allocation Recommendations
• Approval of minutes from 9-29-2021 and 1-26-2022

The committee approved minutes from prior meetings and heard presentations from nine ARPA applicants. Mayor Goodwin presented a citywide allocation plan totaling $36.8 million across four buckets, with $11.5 million for current applications and $5 million for future projects. No final allocations were voted on; the committee will create a recommended plan on February 16.

• Approved minutes from 9-29-2021 and 1-26-2022 meetings
• Heard Q&A with 9 applicants (no votes taken)
• Presented $36.8M allocation overview (no vote)

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The agency will review redevelopment reports for Kemp Avenue and 739 Central Avenue. The meeting includes discussions regarding properties from recent county and sheriff tax sales. Members will also address bulk property donations and the Jones Tract Trails.

• Kemp Avenue Area Development report
• Jones Tract Trails report
• Review of 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• Bulk Property Donations analysis and discussion
• Selection Committee for 602 Thompson Street and 1548 Lewis Street

City Center Business Improvement District

The City Center Business Improvement District Board of Directors will discuss ARPA funding with Bryan Cooper and the GKVF 60th Anniversary Event. The agenda also includes a Block by Block update and a review of John Wehrle's appeal.

• ARPA Funding discussion
• GKVF 60th Anniversary Event
• Block by Block update
• Review of John Wehrle's appeal

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will consider bills regarding the city's vacant structure registry and qualifications for the Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission. The committee will also hold an open discussion on potential ordinance changes.

• Bill No. 7945: updates to vacant structure registry and fee increases
• Bill No. 7946: adjustments to Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission qualifications
• Approval of January 18, 2022 minutes

The committee approved Bill No. 7945 Committee Substitute, updating the vacant structure registry with clarified definitions, a new $750 registration fee for empty and open buildings, an additional $1,000 fee if still empty after six months, and a $20/day fee for buildings on the registry over a year. The bill also limits the 'actively renovating' exemption to 18 months and adds an allowance for owners residing within 300 feet. The committee also approved Bill No. 7946, adjusting qualifications for the Historic Landmarks Commission to broaden eligibility. Both bills were approved with votes as recorded.

• Approved Bill No. 7945 Committee Substitute updating vacant structure registry (5-2, with Ceperley and Steele voting no)
• Approved Bill No. 7946 adjusting Historic Landmarks Commission qualifications (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes from 1-18-2022 (unanimous)

Finance

The committee will hear a presentation from the WV State Auditor’s Office regarding transparency website tools. Members will also consider resolutions for various department equipment purchases and the creation of two new funds.

• Resolution No. 596-22: Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
• Resolution No. 597-22: Purchase of 2 Packer Trucks for the Refuse Department
• Resolution No. 598-22: Purchase of a Fire Boat for the Fire Department
• Resolution No. 602-22: Creation of the Green Initiatives Fund
• Resolution No. 603-22: Creation of the Sidewalk Improvement Program Fund

The Finance Committee approved a resolution to adopt free transparency tools from the WV State Auditor's Office for public financial tracking and ARPA fund management. It also approved multiple equipment purchases, including two refuse packers, a fire boat, a Gradall excavator, a bush chipper, and pool lift chairs, totaling over $1.3 million. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 570-21 adopting WV State Auditor's transparency tools for ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 594-22 updating Firefighters Pension Fund rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 595-22 purchasing 4 pool chair lifts and caddies for $26,472.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 596-22 amending FY 2021-22 General Fund budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 597-22 purchasing 2 refuse packers for $334,478.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 598-22 purchasing a fire boat for $423,448.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 599-22 purchasing a Gradall excavator for $437,214.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 604-22 as amended for public art installations on bridges and piers (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including updates to the vacant structure registry and fee increases. The agenda also includes requests for various city equipment, such as a fire boat and packer trucks. Additionally, items regarding street naming and zoning changes are scheduled for review.

• Rezoning of 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0 district
• Purchase of a fire boat for the Fire Department
• Purchase of two packer trucks for the Refuse Department
• Updates to the vacant structure registry and fee increases
• Creation of the Green Initiatives Fund and Sidewalk Improvement Program Fund

The Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including an update to the vacant structure registry that increases registration fees and clarifies definitions. It also passed a resolution authorizing a $334,478 purchase of two refuse packers and a $423,448 fire boat, among other equipment purchases. A proposed amendment to the budget resolution to remove funding from three funds was rejected.

• Approved Bill No. 7945 updating vacant structure registry with increased fees (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7946 adjusting Historic Landmarks Commission qualifications (unanimous)
• Approved street naming of Paul Gilmer Jr. Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 593-22 for West Side Gateway Lighting Initiative (majority, 1 nay)
• Approved Bill No. 7939 rezoning 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0 (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 7940 establishing handicapped parking zone on 1st Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 596-22 approving FY2021-2022 budget amendment (22-3)
• Rejected Knauff Amendment to remove funds from Tourism, Business Dev., and Green Initiatives funds (7-18)

Environment and Recycling

The committee will meet to review a program overview and receive a refuse presentation. Members will also hear a Green Team update and discuss future goals and meeting times.

• Approval of August 4, 2021 minutes
• Program overview discussion
• Refuse presentation
• Green Team update
• Discussion on future committee goals and meeting times

American Rescue Plan Act Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved Resolution No. 570-21 to adopt free transparency tools from the State Auditor's Office, with a timeline amendment to be made in the Finance Committee. They also reviewed 34 ARPA funding recommendations totaling approximately $15.2 million, with a final decision expected at the February 16 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 570-21 to adopt transparency tools (unanimous)
• Extended application review timeline to February 9, 2022
• Reviewed 34 ARPA funding recommendations totaling ~$15.2 million
• Scheduled applicant Q&A for February 9 and final recommendations review for February 16

Firemen's Pension Board

The board will discuss updates to rules and regulations and the MPOB plan of corrective actions regarding accounting firm EOIs. The agenda also includes a review of Retiree Jackson’s pension and a WV IMB contract update.

• Update on MPOB plan of corrective actions
• Review of Retiree Jackson's pension
• WV IMB contract update
• Rules and regulations update

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The board will receive updates on the Coliseum seat replacement project and the Municipal Auditorium proforma. Members will also review a financial report and an outline for the Arts & Community Grant Program.

• Introduction of new Marketing Coordinator, Lane Hughes
• Arts & Community Grant Program outline
• Coliseum Seat Replacement update
• Municipal Auditorium Proforma update
• Financial report review

The board approved the minutes from prior meetings and accepted the financial report for December 2021, which showed a net loss of $163,753. A new Arts & Community Grant Program was discussed, with a subcommittee to be appointed at the next meeting. Updates were given on the Auditorium pro-forma and Coliseum seating, with resolutions to be prepared for future votes.

• Approved minutes from November 30 and December 21, 2021 meetings
• Accepted December 2021 financial report showing net loss of $163,753

City Center Business Improvement District

The Board of Directors will present a slate of officers and receive an update on assessment discussions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding goals for the ambassador position and future expansion strategies.

• Presentation of officer slate (Lewis Payne, Will .Carter, Chisty Elliott Bly)
• Update on assessment discussions
• Discussion of ambassador position goals
• Discussion of future expansion strategy

Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee

The Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee unanimously approved a rezoning request for 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0, enabling CAMC to expand its parking lot. They also approved a street naming, a mobility impaired parking space, a lighting initiative MOU, a handicapped parking zone, and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved street naming as 'Paul Gilmer Jr Ln' (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7939 rezoning 2922 Chesterfield Ave from R-6 to R-0 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 584-22 adding mobility impaired parking at 178 Summers St (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 593-22 MOU with Charleston Main Streets for West Side Gateway Lighting (4-0)
• Approved Bill No. 7940 establishing handicapped parking zone on 1st Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 meeting (4-0)

Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission

The Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission will discuss costs for paving cemetery roads and the Farnsworth Drive project. The meeting includes reports on expenditures, the Arboretum, and funding for Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. A separate session for the Cemetery Endowment is also scheduled.

• Cost to pave cemetery roads
• Farnsworth Drive project
• Funding for Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum
• Review of expenditures since last meeting

Civic Center/Auditorium Board

The Select Committee on Naming Rights will hold an initial discussion regarding its role and objectives. The meeting will also cover the anticipated process for achieving committee goals.

• Discussion of naming rights committee role, objectives, and process

The board approved the minutes from prior meetings and accepted the December financial report, which showed a net loss of $163,753 due to a concert scheduling change. A new Arts & Community Grant Program was discussed, with a subcommittee to be appointed at the next meeting. Updates were given on the Auditorium pro-forma and Coliseum seating, with resolutions to be prepared for future votes.

• Approved minutes from November 30 and December 21, 2021 meetings
• Accepted December financial report showing net loss of $163,753
• Discussed Arts & Community Grant Program; subcommittee to be appointed next meeting
• Noted Auditorium pro-forma update; resolution to be prepared for next meeting
• Requested cost analysis for Coliseum seating project

Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission will consider an application to replace two windows at 1608 Quarrier Street. The agenda also includes a request for support of the Staats Hospital rehabilitation and a report on minor work permits.

• Window replacement application for 1608 Quarrier Street
• Request for support of Staats Hospital Rehabilitation
• Report on Minor Work Permits
• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission voted 3-0 to express written support for a grant application by Tighe Bullock for the rehabilitation of the former Staat's Hospital on West Washington Street. The grant, from the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia, would provide $50,000 for professional services. The commission also tabled a certificate of appropriateness request for window replacement at 1608 Quarrier Street because the applicant failed to appear, and approved the minutes of the November 18, 2021 meeting.

• Approved motion to support Staat's Hospital rehabilitation grant application (3-0)
• Tabled COA-21-0214 for window replacement at 1608 Quarrier Street to February 17, 2022
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2021 meeting

Charleston Green Team

The Charleston Green Team will meet virtually to adopt bylaws and review minutes from December 2021. The group will discuss the status of a new appointee and establish priority topics for 2022. Gorilla Recycling is scheduled as a guest speaker.

• Adoption of Green Team Bylaws
• Guest speaker presentation by Gorilla Recycling
• Discussion on the status of a new Green Team appointee
• Establishment of 2022 priority topics
• Updates from City Council Environment & Recycling Committee

The Charleston Green Team heard a presentation from Gorilla Recycling about a proposed $8-9 million recycling facility, but took no formal action on it. The team unanimously adopted updated bylaws adding term limits for officers and approved minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted updated bylaws with officer term limits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 6 and 21 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ordinance and Rules Committee

The Ordinance and Rules Committee will consider Resolution No. 582-21, which proposes adding a new rule to clarify the process for council member absences. The committee will also review minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting.

• Resolution No. 582-21: Amending Council Rules regarding absences
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2021

The Ordinance and Rules Committee approved Resolution No. 582-21, which adds Rule No. 23 to the Council's rules. The rule formalizes a process for Councilmembers to notify the City Clerk by email about absences, allowing them to be classified as excused. It also clarifies that state law (WV Code § 6-6-7) supersedes the City Charter's automatic vacancy provision for three consecutive unexcused absences, requiring court due process for removal. The committee also unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes from November 9, 2021.

• Approved Resolution No. 582-21 adding Rule No. 23 on absence notification (unanimous)
• Approved previous minutes from 11-9-2021 (unanimous)

Finance

The Finance Committee will consider resolutions for several city contracts and grant applications. This includes equipment for the police vehicle fleet and HVAC renovations at two community centers. The committee will also review cable television franchise approvals.

• Contract with ETI Lighting for police vehicle equipment installation
• HVAC renovation contract for MLK Jr. and North Charleston Community Centers
• Grant application for police software, training, and camera equipment
• Agreement to refurbish Civic Smart parking meters
• Cable television franchise approvals for CAS and Suddenlink Communications

The Finance Committee unanimously approved all resolutions and bills on the agenda. This includes approving a 15-year cable franchise for Community Antenna Service (CAS) and a 5-year renewal for Suddenlink, despite a request from the City Treasurer to delay for further study. The committee also approved several contracts for city services and equipment, including elevator maintenance, police vehicle equipment, parking meter upgrades, and HVAC renovations.

• Approved Resolution 585-22 to amend CDBG budgets and allocate $50,000 for YWCA Sojourner's shelter renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 586-22 for elevator maintenance contract with West Virginia Elevator LLC at $140.82/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 587-22 for $120,508.98 police vehicle equipment contract with ETI Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 588-22 to apply for $134,044 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 589-22 for $66,500 parking meter refurbishment with Duncan Parking Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 590-22 for $402,000 HVAC renovation at two community centers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 591-22 for $33,599.50 traffic marking paint purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 592-22 for $25,166.40 MDENT vehicle purchase, rescinding Resolution 576-21 (unanimous)

City Council

The Charleston City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city contracts and budget amendments. Proposed items include equipment for the police department and renovations to community center HVAC systems. The council will also review cable television franchise renewals and updates to council rules.

• Contract with West Virginia Elevator LLC for elevator maintenance and inspection
• Agreement with Duncan Parking Technologies, Inc. to refurbish parking meter hardware
• HVAC renovations at MLK, Jr. and North Charleston Community Centers via Casto Technical Services, Inc.
• Grant application for police software, training, and camera equipment
• Purchase of a replacement vehicle from Matheny Motor Truck Co.

The Charleston City Council approved a new 15-year cable franchise for CAS and renewed Suddenlink's franchise for 5 years, both with roll-call votes. It also adopted a rule clarifying the process for excusing councilmember absences and approved multiple contracts and grants, including elevator maintenance, police vehicle equipment, and HVAC renovations.

• Approved Resolution 582-21 establishing Rule 23 for excused absences (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 585-22 amending CDBG budgets, allocating $50,000 to YWCA Sojourner's shelter (majority, Pharr abstained)
• Approved Resolution 586-22 for elevator maintenance contract with West Virginia Elevator LLC at $140.82/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 587-22 for $120,508.98 police vehicle equipment contract with ETI Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 588-22 to apply for $134,044 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 589-22 for $66,500 parking meter refurbishment with Duncan Parking Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 590-22 for $402,000 HVAC renovation at MLK and North Charleston Community Centers (unanimous)
• Approved Bill 7941 granting CAS a 15-year cable franchise (22-2)

Police Pension Board

The Charleston Police Pension Board will meet to finalize Captain Chapman's pension and review retiree benefit confirmation letters. The board will also discuss office maintenance, equipment purchases, and hiring a contractor for document management.

• Final approval of Captain Chapman pension
• Benefit confirmation letters to retirees
• Update on military paybacks
• Purchase of bankers boxes and external hard drives
• Hiring a contracted employee for scanning/shredding documents

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is reviewing a request for a detached garage at 7 Lawnview Road and a conditional use permit for a personal services establishment at 1215 Quarrier Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 9, 2021 hearing.

• Variance request for a detached garage at 7 Lawnview Road
• Conditional use permit request for personal services at 1215 Quarrier Street
• Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for a detached garage in the front yard at 7 Lawnview Road and a conditional use permit for a massage and reiki center at 1215 Quarrier Street. Both decisions were made without opposition.

• Approved variance VAR-21-3000 for detached garage at 7 Lawnview Road (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit CUP-21-0216 for massage and reiki center at 1215 Quarrier Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2021 hearing (3-0)

Charleston Sanitary Board

The Charleston Sanitary Board will review financial reports and consider approving a $147,806.27 write-off of uncollectible accounts. The board will also authorize a $340,684.46 payment for the Woodward Branch Sanitary Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project.

• $147,806.27 write-off of uncollectible accounts
• $340,684.46 payment for Woodward Branch sewer project
• Woodward Drive Sewer Replacement Project update
• Review of unaudited financial reports

Charleston Urban Renewal Authority

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority will review the West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment and an RFP for the Macy's building. The meeting includes legal updates regarding CTC Mall and parking garages. The commission will also discuss property acquisition or disposition on Washington Street.

• Review of West Side Community Renewal Plan Amendment
• RFP for sale or lease of Macy’s building
• Legal update on CTC Mall and parking garages
• Property acquisition/disposition for Washington Street east and west
• West Washington DoH streetscape program

Charleston Land Reuse Agency

The Charleston Land Reuse Agency will discuss various properties from the 2020 County Tax Sale and potential lot acquisitions. The meeting also includes reports from the Redevelopment and Conservation Divisions and a discussion on budget and funding sources.

• 2020 County Tax Sale properties
• 1726 Kemp Avenue and 1703 Kemp Avenue
• Potential acquisition of multiple lots
• 602 Thompson Street & 1548 Lewis Street EOI
• Discussion of budget and funding sources

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to rezone a property in Kanawha City. The request seeks to change the zoning of 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from an R-6 district to an R-0 district.

• Rezoning of 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0 (Bill No. 7933)

The Municipal Planning Commission voted unanimously (11-0) to approve Bill No. 7933, rezoning a property at 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0. The request was presented by CAMC's counsel to remove a zoning conflict and create a buffer between residential and commercial areas. The commission also approved the minutes of the December 8, 2021 meeting (14-0).

• Approved rezoning of 2922 Chesterfield Avenue from R-6 to R-0 (11-0)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 MPC meeting (14-0)

Municipal Beautification Commission

The Municipal Beautification Commission will discuss finalizing goals for the Ruffner Park Redesign. The meeting also includes discussions regarding passive parks and the Slack Plaza Green Wall. Reports from the Public Arts Director and Deputy Director of Public Grounds are scheduled.

• Finalization of goals for Ruffner Park Redesign
• Discussion regarding Passive Parks
• Slack Plaza Green Wall
• Public Arts Director’s Report
• Public Grounds Director’s Report

The Municipal Beautification Commission approved a revised list of goals for the Ruffner Park redesign, with a motion by Ms. Ellis and second by Mr. Franklin. The commission also discussed creating a Greater Kanawha Foundation account for the park, with Ms. Forbes to seek the mayor's approval. No other formal votes were taken; the February meeting was tentatively cancelled.

• Approved revised Ruffner Park redesign goals (motion by Ellis, second by Franklin)
• Agreed to pursue Greater Kanawha Foundation account for Ruffner Park, pending mayor's OK
• Decided to question city lawyer on wording of Ruffner Park rules regarding misconduct and hours
• Tentatively cancelled February 1 meeting; next meeting March 1

General

The Select Committee on Cable Franchise will review committee reports and recommendations. The committee is also scheduled to consider introducing proposed franchise agreements for CAS Cable and Suddenlink/Altice.

• Review of Committee Report and Recommendations
• Proposed CAS Cable Franchise Agreement introduction
• Proposed Suddenlink/Altice Franchise Agreement introduction

Finance

The Finance Committee approved Resolution No. 583-22, authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with BDO USA, LLP for accounting services related to the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with a contract cap of $500,000. The vote was unanimous among present members. The contract is on-call, and the city will be billed only for services used.

• Approved Resolution No. 583-22 authorizing ARPA accounting contract with BDO USA, LLP, up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous consent)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution No. 583-22 to authorize a contract with BDO USA, LLP. This contract involves accounting services for the administration of American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes a State of the City Address.

• Resolution No. 583-22: Contract with BDO USA, LLP for ARPA funding accounting services

The Charleston City Council approved Resolution No. 583-22, authorizing a contract with BDO USA, LLP for accounting services related to the city's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with a contract amount not to exceed $500,000. The vote was 17-8. A motion to refer the resolution to the ARPA Advisory Committee failed 11-14. The council also introduced bills to rezone a parcel on Chesterfield Avenue and to approve cable television franchises with CAS and Suddenlink.

• Adopted Resolution No. 583-22 authorizing contract with BDO USA, LLP for ARPA accounting services, not to exceed $500,000 (17-8)
• Motion to refer Resolution No. 583-22 to ARPA Advisory Committee failed (11-14)
• Introduced Bill No. 7939 to rezone 2922 Chesterfield Avenue to R-0 district, referred to Municipal Planning Commission and Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee
• Introduced Bill No. 7941 for cable franchise with Community Antenna Service, Inc. (CAS), referred to Finance Committee
• Introduced Bill No. 7942 for renewal of cable franchise with Cebridge Acquisitions, LLC (Suddenlink), referred to Finance Committee