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WheelingWV averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$142,500 Typical home value $154,161 +4.6% yr/yr · +14.4% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (49)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Zoning Appeals
- Dave Schaffer
- Jesse Blount
- Randy Geese
- Robert Felton
- Ron Sinclair
Who’s on the City Council Meetings
- Thalman — Board Member
- Thorngate — Board Member
- Elliott — Mayor
- Ketchum — Board Member
- Palmer
- Seidler
- Sklavounakis
- Magruder
- Assaro
- Cain
Who’s on the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
- Glenn Elliott — Mayor
- Dave Palmer
- David Croft
- Karen Stakem
- Kevin Duffin
- Ned George
- Rich Lucas
- Robert Herron
- Rocky Fitzsimmons
- Cecily Powell-Spangler
Who’s on the Historic Landmarks Commission
- Gilot
- Smith
- Kaiser
- Sweeny
- Thorngate
- Sexton
- Assaro
Who’s on the Human Rights Commission
- Dunkin
- Nevels
- Hickman
- Miller
- DeGeorge
- Gross
- Lief
- Murphy
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- Monroe
- Schwarz
- West
- Conner
- Schessler
- Palmer
- Baum
- Lanham
- Seidler
Municipal budget
Total revenue$117.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$127.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$30.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$164.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,801 (FY2023)
Development activity
20253 housing units ($1.1M)
Upcoming
Tue Sep 1, 2026
City Council Meetings
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Finance Committee
September 1, 2026 5:15 pm
City Council Chambers
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday September 1, 2026 at
5:15pm in City Council Chambers.
The following matters will be discussed:
1. Budget Revision #2 FY 26-27
Tue Sep 1, 2026
City Council Meetings
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda
September 1, 2026
5:30 pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES August 18, 2026
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Traffic Rule- One Way Road- Lane 15
2. Traffic Rule Crosswalks- 15th and Eoff Street
3. Traffic Rule Speed Limit Reduction- Economy Street
4. Traffic Rule- 3 Way Stop- Crosswalks 12th & Water St.
5. Top Notch Landscaping and Supply- Gateway Park-Project Fund
6. JD&E Inc. – Existing Fire Stations Renovations- Congressionally Directed
Spending Renovations Project
HELD OVER:
3.
REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee Minutes from August 18, 2026
2. Development Committee Minutes from August 18, 2026
5.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6.
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. Planning Commission Minutes from June 8, 2026
2. BZA Minutes from July 16, 2026
3. GWSEA Minutes from June 30, 2026
4. Arts & Cultural Commission Minutes from July 14, 2026
5. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from July 14, 2026
7.
PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8.
PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9.
ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. GM Baker & Son- Well #3 Pump Rehab- Water Treatment Plant
2. Amending & Reenacting Article 787.55 (d)(1)
3. Bearcom- Equipment & Installation- Police Department
4. Jim Shorkey Auto Group- Dodge Durango Pursuits- Police Department
5. Yahn Electric- Rhombus System- Fi …
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Historic Landmarks Commission
Commission reviews addition at 2239 Market St.
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will approve the minutes from the August 6, 2026 meeting. The primary action item is a review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 2239 Market St. associated with Studio MC. No other specific projects, dollar amounts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for addition at 2239 Market St. (Studio MC)
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City of Wheeling
Building and Planning Department
1500 Chapline St
304-234-3601
Wheelingwv.gov
Historic Landmarks Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 3, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
City Council chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Action on August 6, 2026, meeting minutes
3. New Business
4. Old Business
a. Certificate of Appropriateness –2239 Market St.- Studio MC
Addition
5. Adjournment
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
Wheeling sports authority meets; routine reports only
The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items: approval of minutes, financial and operations reports, committee reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is procedural boilerplate.
- Approval of minutes from June 30, 2026
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
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GREATER WHEELING SPORTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
NOON
____________________________________________________________
I.
CALL TO ORDER -
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
June 30, 2026
III.
FINANCIAL REPORT -
Nancy Hughes
IV.
OPERATIONS REPORT -
Kelly Tucker
V.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI.
OLD BUSINESS
VII.
NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ADJORNMENT
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Wheeling Recreation Commission to hear parks report, plan Turkey Trot
The Wheeling Recreation Commission is meeting to receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, discuss the Turkey Trot and fall events, and review committee work on the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda is routine and contains no votes or decisions; all items are listed for discussion only.
- Report from Parks and Rec Director
- Turkey Trot and Fall Events
- Committees – Comp Plan
- Any other items for Discussion
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Agenda
Recreation Commission
August 20, 2026
11:00 am
City Council Chambers
1. Report from Parks and Rec Director
2. Turkey Trot and Fall Events
3. Committees- Comp Plan
4. Any other items for Discussion
City Clerk
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 234-6401
wheelingwv.gov
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to weigh event center permit and YWCA building variances
The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit for an event center at 4501 Eoff St. and two variance requests from the YWCA to build on three vacant lots on Chapline St. The board will also approve minutes from its July 16 meeting.
- Conditional use permit for Kent Harris and Bernie Cole at 4501 Eoff St. to open an event center
- YWCA variance to reduce side yard setback from 12' to 10' at 2351, 2349, and 2345 Chapline St.
- YWCA variance to reduce front/side yard from 30' to 0' and front yard setback from 30' to 10'
- YWCA variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 45% to 48%
- Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
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Building and Planning Department
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-3601
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Board of Zoning Appeals
August 20, 2026, 9:30 am
City Council Chambers
Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
Old Business:
1. Kent Harris and Bernie Cole, 4501 Eoff St. for a Conditional Use Permit. Purpose of
request: open an event center
New Business:
1. YWCA – 2351, 2349, and 2345 Chapline St. (1) Variance from schedule 5A: to reduce the
side yard setback from 12’ to 10’, Front/side yard from 30’ to 0’, front yard setback from
30’ to 10’ (2) Variance from schedule 5A to increase the maximum lot coverage from
45% to 48%. Purpose of Request: construct a new building on three vacant lots.
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council Meetings
Council committee to discuss Warwood Avenue redevelopment and property acquisition
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss three items: a development/redevelopment designation for Bogeys Carryout at 1101 Warwood Avenue, a discussion about 1 Mt. Wood Road, and an executive session on property acquisition. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- 1101 Warwood Avenue Development/Redevelopment Designation for Bogeys Carryout
- Discussion on 1 Mt. Wood Road
- Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Development Committee
August 18th, 2026 4:45 pm
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on
August 18th, 2026 at 4:45 pm. The following matter will be discussed:
1. 1101 Warwood Avenue Development/Redevelopment Designation for
Bogeys Carryout
2. Discussion on 1 Mt. Wood Road
3. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council Meetings
Wheeling Finance Committee to review July financial report
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the July Financial Report. This is the only item on the agenda, so the meeting is focused on reviewing the city's financial status for that month.
- Review of the July Financial Report
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Finance Committee
August 18, 2026 5:15 pm
City Council Chambers
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday August 18th, 2026 at
5:15pm in City Council Chambers.
The following matters will be discussed:
1. July Financial Report
Tue Aug 18, 2026
City Council Meetings
Council to vote on demolitions, property transfers, and traffic changes
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address unfinished business, including demolition projects and property transfers, and will consider several traffic rule changes and funding resolutions. The agenda includes both routine administrative items and specific action items such as demolition liens and a highway safety program resolution.
- Demolition project on 14th Street funded by WV Economic Enhancement Grant
- Demolition liens for 4524 Jacob Street and 221 S. Wabash Street
- Property transfer to OVADC at 314 South York Street
- Traffic rule changes: one-way on Lane 15, crosswalks at 15th & Eoff, speed reduction on Economy Street, 3-way stop at 12th & Water St.
- Resolution for Highway Safety Program FY 2027
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda
August 18, 2026
5:30 pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES August 11th, 2026
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reclaim Company LLC- Demolition 14th Street Project- WV Economic
Enhancement Grant
2. Demolition Liens- 4524 Jacob Street and 221 S. Wabash Street
3. Property Transfer OVADC- 314 South York Street
HELD OVER: Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes from June 4th, 2026
3.
REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
1. Development Committee Minutes from August 11, 2026
5.
REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6.
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
7.
PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8.
PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9.
ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. Traffic Rule- One Way Road- Lane 15
2. Traffic Rule Crosswalks- 15th and Eoff Street
3. Traffic Rule Speed Limit Reduction- Economy Street
4. Traffic Rule- 3 Way Stop- Crosswalks 12th & Water St.
5. Top Notch Landscaping and Supply- Gateway Park-Project Fund
6. JD&E Inc. – Existing Fire Stations Renovations- Congressionally Directed
Spending Renovations Project
7. Resolution Highway Safety Program FY 2027
THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Traffic Commission
Traffic Commission to weigh 4-way stop and alleyway request
The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two traffic-related requests: one for an alleyway at 125 18th Street and another for a 4-way stop at 15th and Eoff Street. No decisions are guaranteed; items are listed for discussion.
- Approval of July 16, 2026 minutes
- Request for 125 18th Street alleyway
- Request for 4-way stop at 15th and Eoff St.
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City Clerk
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-6401
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Traffic Commission
August 13, 2026
2:00 pm
City Council Chambers
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of July 16, 2026 Minutes
2. Request for 125 18th Street Alleyway
3. Request for 4-way stop 15th and Eoff St.
4. Any other items for discussion
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council Meetings
Council committee to discuss property acquisition in closed session
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm in City Council Chambers. The only agenda item is an executive session discussion on property acquisition. No decisions or public actions are listed.
- Executive session discussion on property acquisition
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Development Committee
August 11th, 2026 4:30 pm
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on
August 11th, 2026 at 4:30 pm. The following matter will be discussed:
1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Arts and Cultural Commission
Wheeling Arts Commission to review July minutes, treasurer's report, Arts Fest
This is a routine monthly meeting of the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission. The agenda includes approval of July's minutes, a treasurer's report, and discussion of the Arts Fest under old business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Approval of July minutes
- Treasurer's report with current balance
- Arts Fest discussion
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Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission
Agenda
August 11, 2026
3rd Floor Conference Room
● Call to Order:
● In Attendance:
● Approval of July’s minutes:
● Treasurer’s Report:
○ Current balance:
● New Business:
● Old Business and Committee Reports:
○ Arts Fest Discussion
● Adjourn:
Tue Aug 11, 2026
City Council Meetings
Council to hold public hearing on 11 Florida Street nuisance, consider demolitions and liens
The Wheeling City Council will hold a public hearing on a public nuisance at 11 Florida Street, then consider several items including vehicle monitoring equipment, fire department gear, traffic rules, and demolition projects. The agenda also includes reports from committees and officers, and a property transfer.
- Public hearing on 11 Florida Street public nuisance
- Samsara vehicle monitoring for General Fund, Water, WPCD
- Arnold Fire Department gear purchase from City Service Fee
- Traffic rules: no parking on Woodlawn Lane and ABC Streets/Valley View Avenue
- Demolition of 14th Street project via WV Economic Enhancement Grant; demolition liens on 4524 Jacob St and 221 S. Wabash St; property transfer to OVADC at 314 South York St
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda
August 11, 2026
5:30 pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES July 21, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING- 11 Florida Street Public Nuisance
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
1. Notice of application to WVABCA Dean’s Omega located at 1414 Market Street
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Samsara-Vehicle Monitoring-General Fund-Water-WPCD
2. Arnold-Fire Department Gear-City Service Fee
3. Traffic Rule- Woodlawn Lane- No Parking
4. Traffic Rule- No Parking Zones- ABC Streets and Valley View Avenue
HELD OVER: Hall of Fame Board Minutes from June 9, 2026, Traffic Commission
Minutes from May 14, 2026
3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES
1. Development Committee Minutes from July 21, 2026
2. Finance Committee Minutes from July 21, 2026
3. Special Meeting Minutes from July 27th, 2026
5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes from June 4th, 2026
7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. Reclaim Company LLC- Demolition 14th Street Project- WV Economic
Enhancement Grant
2. Demolition Liens- 4524 Jacob Street and 221 S. Wabash Street
3. Property Transfer OVADC- 314 South York Street
THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Hall of Fame Board
Hall of Fame board to vote on candidates in two categories
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main items are possible votes on candidates in the Education & Religion and Sports & Athletics categories, plus discussion of other potential candidates in executive session.
- Possible candidate vote: Education & Religion
- Possible candidate vote: Sports & Athletics
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
- New Education & Religion member under old business
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Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Agenda
4 p.m., August 11, 2026
I.
Call to Order / Roll Call
II.
Minutes of Previous Meeting - (July 14, 2026)
III.
Secretary-Treasurer Report
IV.
Committee Reports:
Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates [WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)]
i.
Business, Industry & Professions –
ii.
Education & Religion – possible candidate vote
iii.
Music & Fine Arts –
iv.
Philanthropy –
v.
Public Service –
vi.
Sports & Athletics – possible candidate vote
V.
Old Business:
i. New Education & Religion Member
VI.
New Business:
VII.
Adjournment / Next meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review site plan for Cathy’s Haven
The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive communications, hold hearings, and review reports. The main new business is a site plan review for Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline Street.
- Site plan review for Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline St.
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CITY OF WHEELING PLANNING COMMISSION
www.WheelingWV.gov
COMMISSION MEMBERS
JEREMY WEST, CHAIR ⋅ MICHAEL BAUM ⋅ THOMAS CONNER ⋅ BILL LANHAM
HOWARD MONROE ⋅ BEN SEIDLER ⋅ WILLIAM SCHWARZ
Agenda
August 10, 2026 5:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
1. Action on June 8, 2026, Meeting Minutes
2. Communications
3. Hearings
4. Reports
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
1. Site Plan Review- Cathy’s Haven – 2345 Chapline St.
7. Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Historic Landmarks Commission
Historic Landmarks Commission to review demolition requests and façade changes
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to review demolition requests for six properties in the Downtown Historic District and a certificate of appropriateness for a façade change at 654 Main St. The meeting will also include procedural actions such as approving past meeting minutes.
- Demolition requests for 1 14th St, 9 14th St, 13 14th St, 15 14th St, 1319 Main St, and 1323 Main St
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 654 Main St façade change
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City of Wheeling
Building and Planning Department
1500 Chapline St
304-234-3601
Wheelingwv.gov
Historic Landmarks Commission
Meeting Agenda
August 6, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
City Council chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Action on June 4, 2026, meeting minutes
3. New Business
a. Demolition- 1 14th, 9 14th, 13 14th, 15 14th, 1319 Main St. and 1323
Main St.- Wheeling Downtown Historic District
b. Certificate of Appropriateness –654 Main St. Façade
4. Old Business
5. Adjournment
Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Council Meetings
City Council to discuss abatement and demolition of TCI Building
This special meeting is called to discuss the abatement and demolition of the TCI Building, with reference to the WVDLAP program. No other business is listed.
- Discussion of reclaim, abatement, and demolition of TCI Building under WVDLAP
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Special Meeting Notice
Monday July 27th, 2026
City Council Chambers
Council of the City of Wheeling will meet on Monday July 27th at noon for a special meeting to
discuss the following:
• ROLL CALL
• UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reclaim- Abatement and Demolition- TCI Building- WVDLAP
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission had no agenda items scheduled. The meeting was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place on July 23, 2026.
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Agenda
Recreation Commission
July 23, 2026
11:00 am
Parks & Recreation Office
56 19th Street
City Clerk
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-6401
wheelingwv.gov
*MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO
LACK OF BUSINESS*
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council Meetings
Finance Committee reviews June report and FY 26‑27 budget revision
The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on July 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss the June financial report. It will also consider Budget Revision #1 for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
- June Financial Report
- Budget Revision #1 FY 26‑27
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Finance Committee
July 21, 2026 5:15 pm
City Council Chambers
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Tuesday July 21st, 2026 at
5:15pm in City Council Chambers.
The following matters will be discussed:
1. June Financial Report
2. Budget Revision #1 FY 26-27
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council Meetings
City Council Development Committee to discuss property acquisition
The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 21, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.
- Executive Session: Property Acquisition
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Development Committee
July 21, 2026 5:00 pm
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on
July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The following matter will be discussed:
1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council Meetings
City Council to discuss water, road, and budget items
The Wheeling City Council will review water service retirements, street resurfacing, and a budget revision for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding traffic rules and a public nuisance.
- Miller Pipeline: Water Service Retirements
- Cast & Baker: 2026 Street Resurfacing
- Resolution: Budget Revision #1 FY 26-27
- Resolution: Public Nuisance Recommendation- 11 Florida Street
- Resolution: Meeting Date Change August 11th 2026
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda
July 21st, 2026
5:30 pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES July 7, 2026
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
1. Notice of Application to WVABCA, Mr. Good Vape & Tobacco INC located at 47-B
Washington Avenue
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Walter H. Drane Co.- 2025 Codified Ordinances Replacement Pages
2. Miller Pipeline- Water Service Retirements-Water
3. Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC- Streetscape Maintenance-Reg. RCIP
4. USI Insurance- AmTrust- Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage
5. Zone Change- North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335
6. Glessner, Wharton & Andrews Insurance- Cybersecurity Insurance
HELD OVER: GWSEA Minutes from May 26, 2026
3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES
1. Development Committee Minutes from July 7, 2026
5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from June 9, 2026
2. Traffic Commission Minutes from May 14, 2026
7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. Samsara-Vehicle Monitoring-General Fund-Water-WPCD
2. Arnold-Fire Department Gear-City Service Fee
3. Traffic Rule- Woodlawn Lane- No Parking
4. Traffic Rule- No Parking Zones- ABC Streets and Valley View Avenue
5.Cast & Baker- 2026 Street Resurfacing- Regular RCIP-City Service Fee
6. Reclaim- Abatement and Demolition- TCI Building- WVDLAP
7. Re …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board of Zoning Appeals to consider event center at 4501 Eoff St.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and review one new business item. The board is considering a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a specific property.
- Conditional Use Permit request for Kent Harris and Bernie Cole at 4501 Eoff St. to open an event center
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✓ Decided: Board tables church-to-event-venue request over parking concerns
The Board of Zoning Appeals tabled a request to adaptively reuse a church as an event venue for weddings and other events, with capacity for about 200 guests. The board and several residents raised concerns about insufficient on-site parking and reliance on street parking. The request was tabled unanimously, with no decision made on the merits.
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
- Tabled church adaptive reuse request for event venue (all in favor)
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Building and Planning Department
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-3601
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Board of Zoning Appeals
July 16, 2026, 9:30 am
City Council Chambers
Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026
New Business:
1. Kent Harris and Bernie Cole, 4501 Eoff St. for a Conditional Use Permit. Purpose of
request: open an event center
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City Clerk
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-6401
wheelingwv.gov
July 16, 2026
The Board of Zoning Appeals met on the above date in City Council Chambers, 1500 Chapline St,
City-County Building at 9:30 am.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jesse Blount, Robert Felton, and Ron Sinclair
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Randy Geese and Dave Schaffer
CITY STAFF: Jessica Holloway, City Clerk and Howard Klatt, Assistant City Solicitor
Mr. Sinclair called the meeting to order at 9:30am.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Felton, seconded by Mr. Blount, moved to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2026, meeting.
Motion carried. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS:
Kent Harris and Bernie Cole were present to provide an overview of the request. The church is
proposed for adaptive reuse as an event venue for weddings and other events, with expected
capacity for approximately 200 guests. The property includes a reception hall and commercial
kitchen. Most events are expected to occur on weekends, with all music and noise contained
indoors and events concluding by 10:00 p.m.
The applicants stated that event attendees would primarily utilize street parking, nearby parking
garages, and shuttle services. They also indicated that event management would be maintained to
preserve the historic character of the property. The applicants noted that the existing grass lot could
potentially be paved to provide approximately 5 additional parking spaces. The anticipated event
sch …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Traffic Commission
Traffic Commission will discuss new no‑parking zones on Warwood Terrace and Woodlawn Ave.
The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It will review a request from the Wheeling Fire Department concerning Valley View Avenue, which has been tabled. The commission will discuss establishing a no‑parking zone on Warwood Terrace and consider a request for a no‑parking zone on Woodlawn Avenue. Additional items may be raised for discussion.
- Approval of May 14, 2026 minutes
- Request from Wheeling Fire Department – Valley View Avenue (tabled)
- Discussion on Warwood Terrace No Parking Zone
- Request for No Parking Zone Woodlawn Avenue
- Any other items for discussion
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City Clerk
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-6401
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Traffic Commission
July 16, 2026
2:00 pm
City Council Chambers
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of May 14, 2026 Minutes
2. Request from Wheeling Fire Department- Valley View Avenue (Tabled)
3. Discussion on Warwood Terrace No Parking Zone
4. Request for No Parking Zone Woodlawn Ave.
5. Any other items for discussion
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Hall of Fame Board
Wheeling Hall of Fame Board to vote on possible candidates
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to review the Secretary-Treasurer report and hold an executive session. The board is scheduled to vote on possible candidates across several categories.
- Candidate votes for Business, Industry & Professions
- Candidate votes for Education & Religion
- Candidate votes for Philanthropy
- Candidate votes for Sports & Athletics
- Discussion regarding a new Education & Religion Member
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Wheeling Hall of Fame Board Agenda
4 p.m., July 14, 2026
I. Call to Order / Roll Call
II. Minutes of Previous Meeting - (June 9, 2026)
III. Secretary-Treasurer Report
IV. Committee Reports:
Executive Session – discussion of possible candidates [WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)]
i. Business, Industry & Professions – possible candidate vote
ii. Education & Religion – possible candidate vote
iii. Music & Fine Arts –
iv. Philanthropy – possible candidate vote
v. Public Service –
vi. Sports & Athletics – possible candidate vote
V. Old Business:
i. New Education & Religion Member
VI. New Business:
VII. Adjournment / Next meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Arts and Cultural Commission
Commission will discuss Arts Fest promotion and sponsorship plans.
The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will approve the June meeting minutes and hear the treasurer’s report on the current balance. New business includes presentations by Jasmin Ilovar and Mindi Yarborough. The board will also review Arts Fest promotion efforts and sponsorship opportunities.
- Approval of June’s minutes
- Treasurer’s report – current balance (amount not specified)
- Presentation by Jasmin Ilovar
- Presentation by Mindi Yarborough
- Discussion of Arts Fest promotions and sponsorships
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Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission
Agenda
July 14, 2026
● Call to Order:
● In Attendance:
● Approval of June’s minutes
● Treasurer’s Report:
○ Current balance:
● New Business:
● Jasmin Ilovar
● Mindi Yarborough
● Old Business and Committee Reports:
○ Arts Fest promotions, sponsorships
● Adjourn:
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission meeting canceled due to lack of business
The July 13, 2026 Planning Commission meeting was canceled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting is set for August 10, 2026.
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City Clerk
1500
Chapline St reet
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234 -6401
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Planning Commission
July 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
City Council Chambers
The July 13, 2026, meeting is canceled due to lack of business.
Next Regularly Scheduled Planning Commission Meeting is August 10, 2026
http://www.wheelingwv.gov/meetings
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council Meetings
Wheeling City Council to consider zone change for North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335
The City Council will discuss several original propositions, including insurance coverage and maintenance contracts. The body will also review unfinished business regarding equipment and fund transfers. The meeting includes notices for four WVABCA applications.
- Zone Change for North Park Parcel 10-W30A-335
- Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC contract for Streetscape Maintenance
- USI Insurance AmTrust Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage
- Glessner, Wharton & Andrews Insurance Cybersecurity Insurance
- WVABCA applications for Greco’s Pizza, Wheeling Tobacco & Vape LLC, Wheeling Vapor Plus, and Gumbys LLC
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council Agenda
July 7th, 2026
5:30 pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES June 15th, 2026
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
1. Notice of application to WVABCA, Greco’s Pizza located at 45 Washington Ave.
2. Notice of application to WVABCA, Wheeling Tobacco & Vape LLC located at 2245
Main St.
3. Notice of application to WVABCA, Wheeling Vapor Plus located at 8 Elm Grove
Crossing Mall, Unit 8D
3. Notice of application to WVABCA, Gumbys LLC, Multiple Locations
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Whiteside- Building and Planning Vehicles- Project Fund
2. Stephenson Equipment- Operations Dept. Backhoe- Project Fund
3. Esmil Corp- Dewatering Equipment- Water Bond
4. Transfer Funds- Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority
HELD OVER: 1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from May 11, 2026
3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES
1. Finance Committee Minutes from June 15
th, 2026
5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. GWSEA Minutes from May 26, 2026
7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. Walter H. Drane Co.- 2025 Codified Ordinances Replacement Pages
2. Miller Pipeline- Water Service Retirements-Water
3. Top Notch Landscaping & Supply LLC- Streetscape Maintenance-Reg. RCIP
4. USI Insurance- AmTrust- Excess Worker’s Compensation Coverage
5. Zone Change- North Park Parce …
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council Meetings
Wheeling City Council Development Committee meets to discuss property acquisition
The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on July 7, 2026, to discuss an executive session regarding property acquisition.
- Executive Session: Property Acquisition
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Development Committee
July 7, 2026 4:30 pm
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet in City Council Chambers on
July 7, 2026 at 4:30pm. The following matters will be discussed:
1. Executive Session discussion on Property Acquisition
Thu Jul 2, 2026
Historic Landmarks Commission
Historic Landmarks Commission meeting canceled
The regularly scheduled meeting for July 2, 2026, has been canceled. A public hearing previously noticed for this date will be rescheduled.
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City of Wheeling
Building and Planning Department
1500 Chapline St
304-234-3601
Wheelingwv.gov
Historic Landmarks Commission
Meeting Agenda
July 2, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
City Council chambers
Regular Scheduled Meeting Canceled
***Public Hearing noticed for 7/2/26 will be rescheduled***
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority meeting scheduled for June 30
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items. The body will review financial and operations reports and address old and new business.
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GREATER WHEELING SPORTS AND
ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
NOON
____________________________________________________________
I. CALL TO ORDER -
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 26, 2026
III. FINANCIAL REPORT - Nancy Hughes
IV. OPERATIONS REPORT - Kelly Tucker
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ADJORNMENT
The next regularly scheduled GWSEA meeting will be held on
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at noon
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals meeting cancelled
The meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of business.
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Building
and Planning Department
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 234-3601
wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Board of Zoning Appeals
June 18, 2026, 9:30 am
City Council Chambers
Meeting Cancelled: Lack of Business
Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council Meetings
Wheeling Finance Committee to review May financial report and budget revision
The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial report from May and a budget revision for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
- May Financial Report
- FY 25-26 Budget Revision
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CITY OF WHEELING
CITY COUNTY BUILDING
1500 CHAPLINE STREET
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA 26003
City Council
Phone (304) 234-6401 | wheelingwv.gov
Agenda
Finance Committee
June 15, 2026 11:45 am
City Council Chambers
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on Monday June 15th, 2026 at
11:45am in City Council Chambers.
The following matters will be discussed:
1. May Financial Report
2. FY 25-26 Budget Revision
Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council Meetings
Council will consider a FY 25-26 budget revision and related project proposals
The council will review several original propositions, including equipment purchases and a dewatering contract, and will consider a resolution to revise the FY 25-26 budget. Items on the agenda also include notices of tobacco-related applications to the WVABCA and a property transfer for 521 S. Penn Street. Additional unfinished business lists multiple chemical supply contracts for the water and wastewater departments. The meeting will also address council remarks, committee reports, and other petitions.
- Notice of WVABCA applications for Smoker Friendly at 1227 Warwood Avenue and 100 S. Huron Street
- Notice of WVABCA application for Drizzy’s Tobacco at 2151 Market Street
- Property transfer OVADC for 521 S. Penn Street
- Original proposition: Esmil Corp – Dewatering equipment for Water Bond
- Resolution: FY 25-26 budget revision
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CITY OF WHEELING City Council
Amended Agenda
June 15, 2026
12:00pm
City Council Chambers
1500 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
ROLL CALL
READING OF THE MINUTES June 2, 2026
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. CLERK’S REPORT
1. Notice of applications to WVABCA- Smoker Friendly 1227 Warwood Avenue and
100 S. Huron Street
2. Notice of application to WVABCA- Drizzy’s Tobacco, 2151 Market Street
2.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Property Transfer OVADC- 521 S Penn Street
2. SNF Polydyne- Polymer Contract- WPCD
3 JCI Jones- Sodium Hypochlorite- WPCD
4. PVS Nolwood- Sodium Bisulfite- WPCD
5. PVS Technologies– Ferric Chloride- WTP
6. PVS Nolwood Citric Acid-WTP
7. Jacobi Carbon- Powdered Activated Carbon- WTP
8. JCI Jones Chemicals- Sodium Hypochlorite-WTP
9. PVS Nolwood- Sodium Hydroxide 25%- WTP
10. Barber’s Chemical- Sodium Bisulfite- WTP
11. Bonded Chemical- Potassium Permanganate- WTP
12. PVS Nolwood- Phosphate Liquid Corrosion Inhibitor- WTP
13. PVS Nolwood- Hydrofluosilicic Acid- WTP
HELD OVER: Planning Commission Minutes from April 13, 2026 and Recreation
Commission Minutes from March 26, 2026
3. REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES
5. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
6. REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS
1. Hall of Fame Board Minutes from May 11, 2026
7. PETITIONS OF REDRESS OR GRIEVANCE
8. PETITIONS OF ALL OTHER KINDS
9. ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
1. Whiteside- Building and Planning Vehicles- Project Fund
2. Stephenson Equipment- Operatio …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $500,000 | PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · THIS EMERGENCY FLOOD ASSESSMENT AND PARTIAL FLOOD MITIGATION SERVICE |
| $455,000 | ICONIC EDU, LLC Department of Defense · ANALYTIC SYSTEM FOR AIR FORCE BIOMETRIC DATA. |
| $180,000 | SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION CO. Department of Agriculture · OHIO COUNTY EWP 5090-002 STREAMBANK STABILIZATION LITTLE WHEELING CREE |
| $99,698 | RUSSELL NESBITT SERVICES INC Department of Defense · CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN WHEELING, WV (WV053) |
| $82,000 | BEAR COMMUNICATIONS INC Department of Defense · PA SYSTEM |
| $67,878 | PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC Department of Energy · NETL MORGANTOWN, WV BUILDING 3 EMERGENCY FLOODING REMEDIATION |
| $48,504 | BEAR COMMUNICATIONS INC Department of Energy · UHF RADIO EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NETL PITTSBURGH AND NETL |
| $39,886 | PANHANDLE CLEANING & RESTORATION, INC Department of Energy · NETL MORGANTOWN B26 CAFETERIA MOLD REMEDIATION |
| $38,160 | JOCHUM REFUSE SERVICE, LLC Department of Labor · THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT, CONTA |
| $32,459 | POWER SUBSTATION SERVICES LLC Department of Commerce · OU19-25-NEW-027 SITEWIDE TRANSFORMER INSPECTION & OIL ANALYSIS SERVICE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Business establishments1,320 (23,642 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$954/mo (1,580 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.9% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$117.3M
Spending$127.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$164.4M
Debt-to-revenue1.40×
Debt-load index78 / 100
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