Wheeling public meetings in 2021

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee is meeting to discuss a redevelopment designation for a specific property and a potential change to the zoning code regarding accessory structures.

• Development / Redevelopment Designation: 205 Fulton Street
• Resolution to consider amending Zoning Code for dwelling units in accessory structures

The Development Committee approved and forwarded to City Council a development/redevelopment designation for 205 Fulton St, allowing Dave Shriver to rebuild a structure with a full kitchen and catering business. The committee also approved forwarding a resolution to amend the zoning code for dwelling units in accessory structures, with proposed limits of 1,000 square feet and owner-occupancy requirements. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved development/redevelopment designation for 205 Fulton St (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding zoning amendment for accessory dwelling units to Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financial statement from November 2021. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• November 2021 Financial Statement

The Finance Committee approved the November 2021 financial statement as presented and forwarded it to City Council. The statement noted a higher cash balance due to a $400,000 FEMA grant and $925,571 in encumbered paving funds. The General Fund balance is $3.2 million, with expenditures at 39% of the fiscal year budget.

• Approved November 2021 financial statement (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council will discuss wastewater collection and treatment system improvements and several traffic rule changes on 17th St, Lane G, and Lane 15. The body is also reviewing a request for the Planning Commission to review the Zoning Ordinance regarding parking and non-conforming structures.

• Annexation without Election for Danfield Drive
• Wastewater Collection & Treatment System Improvements (Cast and Baker Phase III-B and James White Phase III-B)
• Traffic rule changes for 17th St, Lane G, and Lane 15
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford Explorer from Stephens Auto for Water Distribution
• Resolution requesting Planning Commission review of Zoning Ordinance for parking and non-conforming structures

Human Rights Commission

The Commission is meeting virtually to discuss potential city ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a possible vote to send the Crown Act and a resolution on conversion therapy to City Council.

• Possible vote to approve and send the Crown Act ordinance to Council
• Discussion and possible vote on a Resolution on Conversion Therapy
• Discussion of a potential City position for an Inclusion Coordinator
• Donation request for the January 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
• Review of the Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through December 17, 2021

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission unanimously approved forwarding proposed CROWN Act ordinance language to City Council and unanimously approved a resolution on conversion therapy. The commission also approved matching donations up to $1,000 for the MLK Celebration and publishing Black History Month ads at a cost not exceeding $1,000. No complaints were received, and the commission agreed to continue meeting via Zoom through March 2022.

• Approved forwarding CROWN Act ordinance language to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on conversion therapy (unanimous)
• Approved matching donations up to $1,000 for MLK Celebration (unanimous)
• Approved publishing Black History Month ads at cost up to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two variance requests. These include proposals for a residential gravel driveway and the construction of a new building with reduced setbacks and parking requirements.

• Variance request for 57 Arlington Drive to allow gravel parking and front yard parking
• Variance request for 205 Fulton St to reduce front and side yard setbacks to 0'
• Variance request for 205 Fulton St to reduce required restaurant parking from 40 to 25 spaces

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing regarding a zone change request for North 17th Street. The body will also act on the November meeting minutes and discuss a resolution.

• Zone Change Request: North 17th Street from R-1C to I-2

The Wheeling Planning Commission denied a request to rezone 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1, which would have allowed a convenience store with drive-thru. The denial was based on inconsistency with the Comprehensive Plan, concerns of spot zoning, and protecting residential neighborhoods. The commission also approved a site plan for new construction at 17th & Wood Street, subject to variances and traffic changes.

• Denied zone change request for 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1 (5-1)
• Approved site plan for new construction at 17th & Wood Street (unanimous)
• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted November 1, 2021 Zoning Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council and Ohio County Commission are scheduled for a joint work session. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss supplemental resolutions regarding lease revenue bonds for two parking garages.

• Supplemental Resolution for Centre Wheeling Parking Garage-Lease Revenue Bond Series 2021 B
• Supplemental Resolution for Market St Parking Garage-Lease Revenue Bond Series 2021 C

City Council Meetings

City Council is meeting to discuss the annexation of Danfield Drive and the adoption of 2021 codified page replacements. The body will also review several facade resolutions and equipment contracts for police and fire departments.

• Annexation without Election for Danfield Drive
• Emergency repairs on Washington Ave by Quality Steel Erecting Inc
• Equipment for police vehicles from Bearcom and breathing apparatus from Fire Force Inc
• Sludge removal contract with Fluid Management Solutions for WPCD
• Facade resolutions for properties on Main Street, Market Street, National Road, and Kruger St

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss various property resolutions, including facade improvements and a transfer of the Clay School. The body is also reviewing lease revenue bonds for the Centre Wheeling and Market St parking garages. Other items include an annexation request for Danfield Drive and a 'Food for Fines' parking violation resolution.

• Annexation without Election for Danfield Drive
• Lease Revenue Bond Series 2021B and 2021C for Centre Wheeling and Market St parking garages
• Resolution to accept transfer of Clay School
• Emergency repairs on Washington Ave by Quality Steel Erecting Inc
• 20 facade resolutions for properties on Main Street, Market Street, National Road, and Kruger St

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2021, was canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for January 6.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business

Centre Market Commission

The Centre Market Commission is meeting to finalize bylaws reviewed by the solicitor, discuss progress on business outreach, and review updates on newsletters, community board, and deep cleaning pricing. Members will also follow up on Christmas decorations, the Christmas parade, and Black Friday/Small Business Saturday success, and plan a group tour of Charleston's Capitol Market.

• Finalize by-laws reviewed by solicitor
• Pricing deep cleaning for Centre Market buildings
• Christmas decorations in progress
• Christmas parade follow up
• Group tour of Charleston's Capitol Market dates

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss an original proposition regarding the Carl Walker Construction Market St Parking Garage bond. No final decisions or other specific agenda items were listed for this session.

• Carl Walker Construction- Market St Parking Garage- Bond

The City Council held a special meeting and read an ordinance authorizing the city manager to spend $12,297,777.00 from Bond Series 2021 C for the Market Street Parking Garage project, awarded to Carl Walker Construction of Pittsburgh, PA. No vote was taken on the ordinance during this meeting. Two representatives of CPS Construction spoke in opposition, requesting the city deem Carl Walker's bid non-responsive and noting a protest letter was filed. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• Read ordinance authorizing $12,297,777.00 expenditure to Carl Walker Construction for Market Street Parking Garage, charged to Bond Series 2021 C.
• Heard public comment from John Fatto (CPS Construction) opposing the bid award.
• Heard John Tobbin (counsel for CPS) state a protest letter was filed.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 12:04 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Promotions and Public Relations Committee will meet to discuss city marketing efforts. Topics include outsourcing online branding and creating a Marketing Master Plan.

• Outsourcing online branding
• Creating a Marketing Master Plan
• Department heads providing social media content
• Expanding online presence to Instagram

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider five variance requests at its November 18, 2021 meeting. These include requests to reduce off-street parking requirements for a wedding facility and an event center, and to allow parking in front yards and on gravel lots. The board will also review minutes from its October 21 meeting.

• Amanda Witter, 1617 Warwood Ave: reduce required parking from 31 to 0 for a wedding facility
• El Tor Grotto, 271 Bethany Pike: allow front-yard parking, reduce setbacks to 0', temporary gravel parking until spring 2022
• Craig Glenn, 2206 Marshall Ave: reduce side setback from 3' to 1.5', increase accessory building coverage from 50% to 56% for garage and pool
• Roxy Development, 83 14th St.: reduce required parking from 83 to 24 for an event center
• M&G Architects, 168 17th St.: reduce setbacks to 0', increase lot coverage to 69%, allow gravel overflow parking for Fire Department Headquarters

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will hold a public hearing on two proposed bond ordinances to finance parking garage projects. The first authorizes up to $3,000,000 in lease revenue bonds for the Center Wheeling Parking Garage, covering acquisition, demolition, construction, renovation, and equipping. The second authorizes up to $19,500,000 for the Market Street Parking Garage Project, with similar purposes. Both ordinances also approve leasing the facilities to the City of Wheeling and authorize related agreements and bond sales.

• Public hearing on $3,000,000 bond ordinance for Center Wheeling Parking Garage
• Public hearing on $19,500,000 bond ordinance for Market Street Parking Garage
• Both bonds are lease revenue bonds, Series 2021 B and 2021 C
• Approval of leasing both facilities to the City of Wheeling
• Authorizes bond sale and related agreements (purchase, indenture, lease, tax regulatory)

The Municipal Building Commission approved two ordinances authorizing bond issuances for parking garage projects. The first allows up to $3,000,000 for the Center Wheeling Parking Garage project, and the second allows up to $19,500,000 for the Market Street Parking Garage project. Both motions were made by Mr. Fahey, seconded by Mr. Nau, and carried unanimously. No public comments were made at the hearing.

• Approved ordinance authorizing up to $3,000,000 in Series 2021 B bonds for the Center Wheeling Parking Garage project.
• Approved ordinance authorizing up to $19,500,000 in Series 2021 C bonds for the Market Street Parking Garage project.
• Adjourned at 12:03 p.m. after no further business.

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will approve prior minutes and consider three new traffic requests: making an alley one-way, extending a no-parking zone, and a set of traffic changes to accommodate the new Fire Headquarters.

• Request to make alley on Echo Terrace and Fairview Terrace one way
• Request to extend no parking zone on Edgington Lane 50 feet northeast from Anderson and Edgington Lane
• Allow 2-way traffic on 17th St from Wood St to Lane G
• No parking along 17th St from Wood Street to Lane G
• Make Lane G one way from 17th St to Lane 15 heading South; make Lane 15 one way from Lane G to Wood St heading West

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee will meet to discuss an amended development agreement for the WODA Cooper Group at 10th and Main St. The committee will also discuss a proposal regarding 1055 Market St.

• Amended Development Agreement: WODA Cooper Group (10th and Main St)
• Proposal for 1055 Market St.

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the September 2021 financial statement and a budget revision for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes an open item for any other matters for discussion. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• September 2021 Financial Statement
• Budget Revision 2021-2022 FY
• Any other matters for discussion

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding the Outdoor Dining Program at specific locations. The meeting also includes discussions on police vehicle equipment, fire department breathing apparatus, and a general fund budget revision.

• Amending Article 550 regarding premises used for illegal activity
• Police vehicle equipment from Bearcom via RCIP
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department from Fire Force Inc
• Outdoor Dining Program resolutions for 1035 Mt. DeChantal Road, 2145 Market Street, and 50 Carmel Road
• General Fund budget revision

The Wheeling City Council approved several expenditures, including $440,020 for firefighting equipment from Fire Force Inc., $68,233.07 for police vehicle equipment from Bearcom, and $17,500 for the City of Lights program. It also adopted resolutions granting outdoor dining funds to Figaretti's Restaurant ($20,000), Later Alligator ($1,593.49), and Wheeling Coin LLC ($20,000, with one abstention), and authorized negotiations for an amended agreement with WODA Cooper Development. The public nuisance ordinance was tabled, and several reports were held over.

• Approved $440,020 for firefighting equipment from Fire Force Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $68,233.07 for police vehicle equipment from Bearcom (6-0)
• Approved $17,500 for City of Lights program with Wheeling Area Chamber (6-0)
• Approved outdoor dining grant for Figaretti's Restaurant, $20,000 (6-0)
• Approved outdoor dining grant for Later Alligator, $1,593.49 (6-0)
• Approved outdoor dining grant for Wheeling Coin LLC, $20,000 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized negotiations for amended agreement with WODA Cooper Development (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending public nuisances article (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zone change application for 2 Hawk Court and conduct a site plan review for new construction at 17th & Wood Street. The meeting also includes reports from the Zoning Committee and Planning Commission staff.

• Zone Change Application: 2 Hawk Court (R-4 to C-1)
• Site Plan Review: New Fire Station construction at 17th & Wood Street

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved a one-chair beauty shop at 417 North Front Street, denied a zone change at 50 Virginia Street, and referred a zone change for a grocery store at 2 Hawk Court to the Zoning Committee. The commission also approved the 2020-2021 annual report and site plan and special use resolutions for the Market Street Parking Garage.

• Approved Class II Home Occupation for one-chair beauty shop at 417 North Front Street (all in favor)
• Denied zone change request at 50 Virginia Street from C-1 to I-1 (all in favor)
• Referred zone change request at 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1 to Zoning Committee (all in favor)
• Approved 2020-2021 Annual Report and forwarded to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved Market Street Parking Garage site plan resolution (all in favor)
• Approved Market Street Parking Garage special use resolution (all in favor)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The November 4, 2021, meeting of the Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider bond ordinances for the Center Wheeling and Market Street parking garage projects, along with several other items including a vaccine incentive resolution and an ordinance on public nuisances. The agenda also includes reports from committees and other officers, and public hearings on the parking garage bonds.

• Bond Ordinance for Center Wheeling Parking Garage Project
• Bond Ordinance for Market Street Parking Garage Project
• Resolution: Employee Vaccine Incentive using ARP Funds
• Amending Article 550: Public Nuisances - Premises Used for Illegal Activity
• Outdoor Dining Program resolutions for 338 and 808 National Road

City Council approved bond ordinances for the Center Wheeling and Market Street parking garage projects, authorizing up to $3,000,000 and $19,500,000 in lease revenue bonds respectively. Council also approved a $400,585 contract for the Nailer's Way Extension, a $30,950 vehicle purchase, and a $38,000 audit services agreement with Perry & Associates. A resolution allocating ARP funds for employee COVID-19 vaccine incentives was adopted unanimously.

• Approved $400,585 contract with Savage Construction for Nailer's Way Extension (7-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 bond ordinance for Center Wheeling Parking Garage (7-0)
• Approved $19,500,000 bond ordinance for Market Street Parking Garage (7-0)
• Approved $30,950 for 2022 Chevrolet Silverado from Robinson Chevrolet (7-0)
• Approved agreements with ProChamps and GovPilot for building and planning services (6-1)
• Approved $38,000 audit services contract with Perry & Associates (7-0)
• Approved $17,500 for City of Lights program with Wheeling Area Chamber (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 outdoor dining grants for MFD III Inc and TBR Inc (7-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission's Zoning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a zone change request for 2 Hawk Court, proposing to rezone the property from R-4 to C-1. This is a referred item for committee review.

• Zone change request: 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests at its October 21, 2021 meeting. The requests involve parking and setback reductions for a school, a garage, and new homes. The board will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2021 meeting.

• Ohio County Board of Education, 1 Bethany Pike: variance to allow front-yard parking, eliminate landscaping, reduce front setback from 20' to 0' for six parking spaces
• Walt and Sally Minter, 13 Echo Terrace: variance to reduce rear yard setback of accessory building from 5' to 2' for garage reconstruction
• Huffner Contracting, Bable St.: variance to reduce rear yard setback from 30' to 10' for new homes on vacant lots

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will discuss ordinances to authorize the issuance of lease revenue bonds. These funds are intended for the acquisition, construction, and renovation of the Center Wheeling and Market Street parking garages.

• $3,000,000 in bonds for Center Wheeling Parking Garage Project
• $19,500,000 in bonds for Market Street Parking Garage Project
• Approval of October 7, 2021 minutes

The Municipal Building Commission reviewed two ordinances authorizing up to $22.5 million in lease revenue bonds for the Center Wheeling and Market Street parking garage projects. No votes were taken on the ordinances; they will require three reads and a public hearing before adoption. The commission approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 10/7/21 (all in favor)
• Reviewed ordinance for up to $3,000,000 in Series 2021 B bonds for Center Wheeling Parking Garage (no vote)
• Reviewed ordinance for up to $19,500,000 in Series 2021 C bonds for Market Street Parking Garage (no vote)

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss Article 550, which is titled 'Public Nuisance.' This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other matters are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Article 550, 'Public Nuisance'

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the September 2021 financial statement, a budget revision for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and a COVID-19 vaccine employee incentive. The agenda also includes any other matters for discussion.

• September 2021 Financial Statement
• Budget Revision 2021-2022 FY
• COVID-19 Vaccine Employee Incentive

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review various unfinished business items including police equipment grants and construction services. The meeting also includes new propositions regarding parking garage bond considerations and a general fund budget revision.

• Zone change petition for 150 N. 17th St from R-1C to I-2
• Savage Construction dog park project at Wheeling Park
• Digital Ally body cameras and equipment police grant
• Bond consideration for Centre Wheeling Parking Garage Project
• Bond consideration for Market Street Parking Garage Project

The Wheeling City Council approved multiple ordinances authorizing expenditures, including $58,794 for a dog park at Wheeling Park, $18,268 for body cameras, $187,575 for police vehicles, and $126,475 for a piling wall on Floral Drive. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also forwarded a zone change request for 150 N. 17th St. to the Planning Commission and accepted the Finance Committee report.

• Approved $58,794 contract with Savage Construction for dog park at Wheeling Park (5-0)
• Approved $18,268 with Digital Ally for body cameras and equipment (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Article 1721 International Building Code (5-0)
• Approved $51,779.43 insurance payment to Glessner Wharton & Andrews (5-0)
• Approved $187,575 for five Ford Police Interceptor vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $126,475 with BBR Drilling for Floral Drive piling wall (5-0)
• Approved $24,800 with JT Sauer for Edgington Lane Park design services (5-0)
• Forwarded zone change petition at 150 N. 17th St. to Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to act on September minutes, hear three public hearings, and receive committee and staff reports. The hearings include a home occupation request, and two zone change requests. The meeting also includes new business on resolutions and adjournment.

• Class II Home Occupation at 417 North Front Street (1 Chair Beauty Shop)
• Zone change request: 50 Virginia Street from C-1 to I-1
• Zone change request: 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1
• Action on September meeting minutes
• Planning Commission Staff Annual Report

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved a special use permit and site plan for a parking garage at 11th & Market Streets, as requested by the City of Wheeling. The commission also approved special use permits for 2198 National Road and 99 Main Street. No action was taken on the annual report.

• Approved special use permit for parking garage at 11th & Market St. (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for parking garage at 11th & Market St. (all in favor)
• Approved special use permit for 2198 National Road (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for 99 Main Street (all in favor)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering a request to convert the alleys on Echo Terrace and Fairview Terrace into one-way streets. This item is listed under new business for discussion.

• Request for one-way traffic designation on Echo Terrace and Fairview Terrace alleys

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve minutes from two September meetings and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for facade changes at 655 Main Street. No other new or old business is listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for facade changes at 655 Main Street
• Approval of September 2 and September 16 meeting minutes

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will discuss two reimbursement resolutions related to the City of Wheeling Fire Station Project and the Market Street Parking Garage Project, both involving lease revenue bonds for financing. These are the only items on the agenda.

• Reimbursement Resolution for City of Wheeling Fire Station Project
• Lease Revenue Bonds for Fire Station Project financing
• Reimbursement Resolution for Market Street Parking Garage Project
• Lease Revenue Bonds for Parking Garage Project financing

The Municipal Building Commission adopted two reimbursement resolutions related to the Fire Station and Market Street Parking Garage projects, and discussed ordinances authorizing up to $3,000,000 in bonds for the Center Wheeling Parking Garage and up to $19,500,000 for the Market Street Parking Garage. The ordinances were not voted on at this meeting; a third reading and public hearing is scheduled for November 2, 2021. The next meeting is set for October 19, 2021.

• Adopted reimbursement resolution for Fire Station project (all in favor)
• Adopted reimbursement resolution for Market Street Parking Garage project (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including contracts for police body cameras and vehicles, a dog park project, and an amendment to the International Building Code. The agenda also includes several property and grant-related items, such as vacating a right-of-way and accepting grant reimbursements.

• Digital Ally body cameras and equipment (police grant)
• Savage Construction dog park at Wheeling Park (project fund)
• Amending Article 1721 International Building Code
• Stephens Auto Center: 5 Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicles
• Vacating 32nd St right-of-way by lots 25 and 26 (quitclaim deed)

The Wheeling City Council approved several ordinances, including a $250,000 transfer to the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority for the Entertainment Endowment Fund, a $200,000 transfer to the Ohio Valley Area Development Corporation for economic development, and a $40,677.97 reimbursement to GrowOV for a health challenge grant. The council also approved a demolition permit for 87/89 33rd St., vacated a portion of 32nd Street, and adopted a resolution to create an outdoor dining program using American Rescue Plan funds. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the GrowOV reimbursement.

• Approved $250,000 transfer to GWSEA for Entertainment Endowment Fund (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to OVADC for economic development (7-0)
• Approved $40,677.97 reimbursement to GrowOV (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved demolition permit for 87/89 33rd St. (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance vacating 32nd St. right of way (7-0)
• Approved $10,560 agreement with Youth Service Systems (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for ARP outdoor dining program (7-0)
• Approved appointments to Entertainment Endowment Fund Ad-Hoc Committee (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will discuss changes to accessory structure regulations, eliminating parking minimums for commercial property, and allowing non-conforming structures to be rebuilt. They will also consider American Rescue Plan aid for restaurants to add or improve outdoor seating, and sidewalk replacements or repairs.

• Changes to Accessory Structure Regulations
• Eliminating Parking Minimums for Commercial Property
• Allowing Non-Conforming Structures to be Rebuilt
• American Rescue Plan aid for restaurant outdoor seating
• Sidewalk replacements and/or repairs

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the August 2021 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of August 2021 financial statement

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including amendments to outdoor dining regulations, several property and equipment transfers, and a city-wide cybersecurity purchase. The agenda also includes reports from commissions and committees, and a public hearing period for citizen input.

• Amending Part Nine- 903.08 Outdoor and Street Dining
• Transfer of Property- 1055 Short Market St-OVADC
• Shi International- City-Wide Cybersecurity Endpoint Protection Tools
• Vacating and Abandoning 32nd St Right of Way by lots 25 and 26
• Raze International- Demolition and Abatement- Project Fund

Wheeling City Council approved a $8,995,000 contract with Triton Construction for Phase III-G wastewater and lift station improvements, funded by sewer bonds. Council also approved several other expenditures, including $475,000 for demolition of 1114 Market St., and adopted ordinances for vehicle purchases, cybersecurity tools, and a $250,000 transfer to the sports authority. A demolition request for 87/89 33rd St. was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 meeting as received.
• Concurred with Mayor's appointment of eight members to the Centre Market Commission.
• Accepted Historic Landmarks Commission recommendation to approve demolition at 625 N. Wabash St.
• Tabled Historic Landmarks Commission request for 87/89 33rd St. until next meeting.
• Adopted ordinance amending Part Nine to create Section 903.08 on Outdoor and Street Dining.
• Adopted ordinance to spend up to $5,000 with House of the Carpenter, charged to CDBG 2021 EY Public Services.
• Adopted ordinance to spend $46,263.72 with Dukes Root Control for a root control system, charged to Water Pollution Control Division.
• Adopted ordinance to spend $29,801.00 with H.E. Newman for replacement of a 20-ton pump for Centre Market House, charged to RCIP.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The September 16, 2021 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 21, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 21, 2021

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on a demolition request for the property at 625 North Wabash Street, submitted by John Golein. The agenda includes roll call, the hearing, and adjournment, with the next regular meeting scheduled for October 7.

• Public hearing on demolition of 625 North Wabash Street (applicant: John Golein)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a parking garage at 11th & Market Street. The agenda also includes reports from standing committees and staff, with no other major decisions listed.

• Special Use Permit: 11th & Market Street – Parking Garage
• Election of officers
• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Staff annual report

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved three Class II Home Occupations (artist studio at 2331/2333 Chapline Street, esthetician at 62 Greenwood Avenue, and family day care at 38 South Broadway Street was tabled), a Special Use Permit for a community center at 2198 National Road, a site plan for Sacred Heart Community Center at 99 Main Street, and a resolution for Marsh Lofts at 930 Main Street. The family day care request was tabled to allow the applicant to discuss the landlord's objection. All votes were unanimous except for the artist studio, where Chairwoman Wright abstained due to a family relationship.

• Approved Class II Home Occupation for artist studio at 2331/2333 Chapline Street (all in favor, Wright abstained)
• Approved Class II Home Occupation for esthetician at 62 Greenwood Avenue (all in favor)
• Tabled Class II Home Occupation for family day care at 38 South Broadway Street (all in favor)
• Approved Special Use Permit for community center at 2198 National Road (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for Sacred Heart Community Center at 99 Main Street (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for Marsh Lofts at 930 Main Street (all in favor)
• Rescheduled July 12 meeting to July 19, 2021 (all in favor)

Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development

The Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development is meeting to discuss the city's existing parking and zoning requirements for development. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on City’s existing parking and zoning requirements for development

The Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development met and discussed potential changes to the city's zoning codes, focusing on allowing replacement or rebuilding of accessory structures like garages and pools, and reviewing parking requirements. No formal decisions were made; the Development Committee will address codified changes, and city staff will be consulted on parking consequences.

• Discussed zoning code changes to allow replacement of accessory structures (no vote)
• Agreed to have Development Committee address codified changes for accessory structures
• Agreed to discuss parking requirement changes with city staff

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a single item: a request to abandon a right-of-way at 83-89 33rd Street. This is a preliminary committee discussion, not a final council decision.

• Request for abandonment of right-of-way at 83-89 33rd St

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider several zone changes, approve HUD grant agreements, and vote on numerous facade improvement resolutions. The agenda also includes a private club application, an annexation petition, and a resolution to create an entertainment endowment fund.

• Petition for zone change at 50 Virginia St from C-1 to I-1
• Petition for zone change at 2 Hawk Court from R-4 to C-1
• Grant agreements with HUD for HOME and CDBG programs
• Resolution to create an Entertainment Endowment Fund and Ad-Hoc Committee
• 17 facade improvement resolutions for properties including 1228 Market St, 2800 Wood St, and 1200 Market St

The Wheeling City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $8.995 million contract with Triton Construction for wastewater treatment plant and lift station improvements, and several HUD grant agreements totaling over $1.49 million. It also approved funding for various public services, capital projects, and equipment purchases, as well as resolutions for cybersecurity tools, a Justice Assistance Grant, and a downtown façade improvement grant program. All votes were unanimous except for the House of Carpenter playground project (6-0-1) and the backflow preventer program resolution (6-1).

• Approved $8.995M sewer improvements contract with Triton Construction (7-0)
• Approved $305,207 HUD HOME grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved $1,186,308 HUD CDBG grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved $409,950 Gateway Park Phase I contract with James White Construction (7-0)
• Approved $32,000 Madison School Playground project with House of Carpenter (6-0-1)
• Approved $64,590 cybersecurity endpoint protection purchase from SHI International (7-0)
• Approved $33,667 Justice Assistance Grant resolution (7-0)
• Approved downtown façade improvement grants totaling over $127,000 (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will review a demolition request for 625 North Wabash Street, a certificate of appropriateness for a sign at 753 Main Street, and hold a public hearing on the demolition of 87/89 33rd Street. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of August minutes, and adjournment.

• Demolition review: 625 North Wabash Street (John Golein)
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 753 Main Street (sign)
• Demolition public hearing: 87/89 33rd Street (Vossen Realty LLC)

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for facade rehabilitation at 2305 Chapline Street, approved a request to submit comments supporting the National Register listing of 902 Main Street, and tabled a demolition request for 87/89 33rd Street. The commission also received final presentations on the Dimmeydale and Elm Grove neighborhood surveys. Minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for facade rehabilitation at 2305 Chapline Street (motion by Smith, second by Karelis, all in favor).
• Approved request to submit comments to the State Historic Preservation Office supporting National Register listing of 902 Main Street (motion by Greco, second by Karelis, all in favor).
• Tabled demolition request for 87/89 33rd Street (motion by Smith, second by Greco, all in favor).
• Approved minutes of the July 1, 2021 regular meeting (motion by Greco, second by Smith, unanimous).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The August 19, 2021, meeting of the Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission unanimously approved a supplemental resolution authorizing the specific terms of the Wheeling Municipal Building Commission Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 A, for the Wheeling Police Headquarters. The closing date for the bonds is scheduled for August 30, 2021, at noon. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted supplemental resolution for Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 A (Wheeling Police Headquarters) (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to review the July 2021 Financial Statement. The committee also intends to discuss any other matters brought before them.

• July 2021 Financial Statement review

The Finance Committee reviewed the July 2021 financial statement, noting $5 million in the Budget Stabilization fund from ARP funds, sales tax revenue up about $110,000, and expenditures up 11% due to 56 more employees and a $1,000 payout to full-time employees. The committee approved the statement as presented and forwarded it to Council.

• Approved July 2021 financial statement (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several grant agreements from the US Department of HUD, including HOME and CDBG funds. The meeting also includes discussions on unfinished business regarding site agreements and construction projects.

• HUD HOME Investment Partnership and CDBG grant agreements
• Agreement with Stromberg Garrigan and Associates for Robrecht Site
• CT Consultants Phase III B Amendment Agreement
• Waller Corporation VPC Upgrades/Police HQ project
• Carl Walker Construction repairs for 10th St Parking Garage

City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including a $6.57 million contract for police headquarters renovations, a $3.516 million wastewater engineering amendment, and a $139,700 parking garage repair contract. They also authorized HUD grant agreements and CDBG public service funding, and approved a supplemental resolution for police headquarters bonds. No decisions were made in executive session.

• Approved $6,570,700 to Waller Corp for police HQ VPC renovations (7-0)
• Approved $3,516,000 amendment with CT Consultants for wastewater improvements (7-0)
• Approved $139,700 to Carl Walker Construction for 10th St parking garage repairs (7-0)
• Approved master consulting agreement with Stromberg Garrigan and Associates (7-0)
• Approved $305,207 HUD HOME grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved $1,186,308 HUD CDBG grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved CDBG public services funding totaling $126,000 to 11 organizations (7-0)
• Approved supplemental resolution for Wheeling MBC Lease Revenue Bonds Series 2021A (7-0)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will vote on the July minutes and review new business items. The agenda includes a Certificate of Appropriateness request for 2305 Chapline Street and an update on SHPO grants for the Dimmeydale and Elm Grove properties. The commission will also consider registering 902 Main Street with the National Register of Historic Places and hold a public hearing on the demolition of 87/89 33d Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 2305 Chapline Street in the Chapline Street Row Historic District
• SHPO Grant Update for Dimmeydale and Elm Grove
• National Register of Historic Places Registration for 902 Main Street
• Demolition Public Hearing for 87/89 33d Street (Vossen Realty LLC)

The Historic Landmarks Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt the North Wheeling Historic District with Design Review and Certificate of Appropriateness Process. A demolition application for 87/89 33rd Street was tabled to allow further discussion. A Section 106 review at 306-308 West Street received no comments from the Commission.

• Recommended City Council adopt North Wheeling Historic District with Design Review (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition application for 87/89 33rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No comments on Section 106 review at 306-308 West Street

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including contracts for repairs and construction, resolutions on grants and pension cost-of-living increases, and traffic rule changes. The agenda includes both new proposals and unfinished business from previous meetings.

• Contract with Carl Walker Construction for 10th St Parking Garage Repairs
• Resolution accepting Highway Safety Grant terms
• Resolutions for Cost of Living Increases for Pension Fund (2018, 2019)
• Traffic rule: 1-hour parking zone at 2192 National Rd
• Traffic rule: permit parking meter zone at Chapline and West Chapline

City Council approved multiple spending ordinances, including a $6.57 million contract for police headquarters renovations, a $812,150 wastewater project, and several smaller expenditures. They also designated the North Wheeling Historic District and adopted resolutions for pension cost-of-living increases and a business license fee exemption. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $6,570,700 for Waller Corp police HQ VPC renovations (6-0)
• Approved $812,150 for James White Construction wastewater improvements (6-0)
• Approved $32,331.16 for centrifuge repairs (6-0)
• Approved $52,785 for three police Chevrolet Malibu sedans (6-0)
• Approved $124,382.36 for workers' comp excess liability insurance (6-0)
• Designated North Wheeling Historic District (6-0)
• Adopted traffic rules 4768 and 4769 (6-0)
• Approved $37,216.74 for cyber insurance (6-0)

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss various real properties. The only listed agenda item is an executive session, which is closed to the public, so no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss various real properties

Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authorities

The Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority board is meeting to take action on the FY2020 audit for OVRTA and EORTA, and to consider interlining with Steubenville's transit system. The board will also hear the director's report, including an insurance premium update, and address old and new business.

• Board action on minutes from April 28 and May 20, 2021 meetings
• Interlining with Steubenville's Transit System (board action needed)
• Insurance premium update
• FY2020 OVRTA and EORTA audit presented by Ron Marling of Goff, Backa, Alfera & Company (board action needed)

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed bond and discuss a bond authorizing ordinance for the City of Wheeling Police Headquarters. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on proposed bond
• Bond authorizing ordinance for police headquarters

The Municipal Building Commission held a public hearing on a proposed bond; no one spoke for or against it. The Commission then adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $8,000,000 in lease revenue bonds to fund a new police headquarters, including acquiring property from the City and approving a lease agreement. The motion passed unanimously with all members in favor.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $8,000,000 in Series 2021 A lease revenue bonds for the Wheeling Police Headquarters project
• Approved the lease agreement between the Commission and the City of Wheeling for the police headquarters
• Authorized the execution and delivery of bond-related documents, including the bond indenture, deed of trust, and bond purchase agreement
• Authorized the distribution of a preliminary official statement and the execution, delivery, and distribution of an official statement
• Authorized the sale of the bonds and other necessary actions for the bond issuance and sale
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m. after no further business

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee is meeting to discuss two items: a development/redevelopment designation for 2122 Main St (Sarah's on Main) and a possible amendment to Section 1335.11 on accessory buildings and uses. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Development/redevelopment designation for 2122 Main St — Sarah's on Main
• Discussion on amending Section 1335.11: Accessory Buildings and Uses

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss several financial matters, including a cost-of-living increase for municipal pensions for 2018 and 2019, a proposed revision to the FY 2020-21 General Fund budget, a coal severance budget revision, and the June 2021 financial statement. The meeting is open for discussion of these items and any other matters.

• Cost of Living Increase for 2018 and 2019 Municipal Pensions
• FY 2020-21 General Fund carryover / proposed budget revision
• Coal Severance Budget Revision
• June 2021 Financial Statement

City Council Meetings

The City Council is reviewing several unfinished business items, including a property transfer for a new Police Headquarters. The agenda also includes proposals for new traffic rules, insurance updates, and budget revisions.

• Lease revenue bonds not to exceed $8,000,000 for 2000 Eoff Street improvements
• Private club applications for Silver Rail (222 29th St) and Teeker D’s Inc. (4421 Jacob St)
• New traffic rules for 1-hour parking at 2192 National Rd and permit parking at Chapline and West Chapline
• Resolutions for Coal Severance and General Fund budget revisions
• Pro Tech Systems water treatment plant SCADA upgrade

The Wheeling City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the transfer of property at 2000 Eoff Street to the Municipal Building Commission and the issuance of up to $8 million in lease revenue bonds to finance a new police headquarters. The council also approved several other ordinances, including a $1,079,722.05 paving contract with Cast and Baker, a $930,593 insurance policy with USI Insurance, and a $785,200 design contract with Mills Group. Additionally, the council adopted ordinances for an agreement with the Ohio County Board of Education for Garden Park, a $60,025 SCADA upgrade, and a $32,331.16 centrifuge repair, among others.

• Approved ordinance authorizing $8M lease revenue bonds for police headquarters at 2000 Eoff Street
• Approved $1,079,722.05 paving contract with Cast and Baker for 2021 street resurfacing
• Approved $930,593 annual insurance policy with USI Insurance Services
• Approved $785,200 design contract with Mills Group for design development and construction documents
• Approved agreement with Ohio County Board of Education for Garden Park recreation complex use
• Approved $60,025 SCADA upgrade with Pro Tech Systems for water treatment plant
• Approved $32,331.16 centrifuge repair with Advantage Plus Centrifuge
• Approved $812,150 contract with James White Construction for Warwood force main replacement

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 19, 2021, was canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is set for August 9, 2021.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The July 15, 2021, meeting of the Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of business.

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider two traffic requests: a no-right-turn restriction from an alley between Echo and Edgelawn, and one-hour parking signs on National Road. Both items are under discussion, with no final decisions recorded in the agenda.

• Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Request for No Right Turn from alley between Echo and Edgelawn
• Request for 1-hour parking signs in front of 2192 National Rd

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances authorizing up to $50 million in new water and sewer revenue bonds, plus $35 million and $10 million in refunding bonds. They will also vote on a proposal to lease property at 2000 Eoff Street for a new police headquarters, financed by up to $8 million in lease revenue bonds. Other items include private club applications, paving contracts, and facade grants.

• Public hearings on $50M Series 2021 A, $35M Series 2021 B, and $10M Series 2021 C water/sewer bonds
• Lease revenue bonds up to $8M for police headquarters at 2000 Eoff Street
• Private club applications: Clientele Art Studio (43 15th St), Wheeling Coin LLC (97 Edgington Ln, 9 S. Broadway)
• 2021 Paving Contract with Cast and Baker (General Fund)
• Facade grants for properties on 14th, Chapline, Jacob St, National Rd

The Wheeling City Council approved three ordinances authorizing the issuance of up to $50 million in water and sewer revenue bonds (Series 2021 A), $35 million in refunding bonds (Series 2021 B), and $10 million in refunding bonds (Series 2021 C), all with unanimous votes. It also approved a $1.49 million contract with Robinson Pipe Cleaning for wastewater system improvements, and a resolution creating a time-limited Homeless Liaison position (Functional Zero Coordinator) by a 4-3 vote. Several other items were introduced, including contracts for paving, insurance, and design services, but were not voted on at this meeting.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $50,000,000 in Series 2021 A water/sewer revenue bonds (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $35,000,000 in Series 2021 B refunding bonds (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $10,000,000 in Series 2021 C refunding bonds (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance authorizing $1,487,470.00 contract with Robinson Pipe Cleaning for wastewater improvements (unanimous).
• Adopted resolution supporting creation of a time-limited Homeless Liaison (Functional Zero Coordinator) position (4-3 vote).
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021, and accepted various committee and commission minutes as received.
• Held over several commission minutes (Housing Authority, Traffic, Historic Landmarks, Arts & Cultural) until next meeting.
• Introduced but did not vote on ordinances for police headquarters lease revenue bonds, paving contract, insurance, and other items.

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to discuss a bond authorizing ordinance related to the City of Wheeling Police Headquarters. The agenda includes this item plus any other matters for discussion, with no other details provided.

• Discussion of bond authorizing ordinance for police headquarters
• Open item for any other matters

The Municipal Building Commission discussed a bond ordinance authorizing up to $8 million in lease revenue bonds for a new police headquarters, but took no action. The third and final reading and a public hearing are scheduled for July 20, 2021, with a bid opening on July 28, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• No action taken on $8M police HQ bond ordinance; final reading set for July 20
• Adjourned meeting at 12:15 p.m.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee is meeting to discuss a development/redevelopment designation for the property at 4421 Jacob St. This is a discussion item, not a final decision by the full council.

• Discussion of development/redevelopment designation for 4421 Jacob St

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June minutes and discussing the North Wheeling Historic District. The board will also hold a demolition public hearing for a property at 87/89 33rd Street and review a certificate of appropriateness for an addition at 2239 Market Street.

• Demolition public hearing for 87/89 33rd Street, Vossen Realty LLC
• Certificate of Appropriateness review for building addition at 2239 Market Street
• Discussion of North Wheeling Historic District
• Approval of June meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the Downspout Program and basement flooding prevention. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or final decisions scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion on Downspout Program
• Discussion on Basement Flooding Prevention

City Council Meetings

The Health and Recreation Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss two items: the Homeless Liaison Position and the Centre Market Commission. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion on Homeless Liaison Position
• Discussion on Centre Market Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests: one from the Wheeling Housing Authority to build a new building with no side yard setback, and one from PeGa Foundation Inc. to open a community center with no required parking. The board will also approve minutes from its May 20 meeting.

• Wheeling Housing Authority, 99 Main St.: variance to reduce parking lot side yard setback from 5 ft to 0 ft for new building
• PeGa Foundation Inc., 2198 National Rd.: variance to reduce required parking from 16 spaces to 0 for community center

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission will meet to elect officers, adopt bylaws, and discuss a bond authorizing ordinance for the City of Wheeling Police Headquarters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details provided.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of bylaws
• Discussion of bond authorizing ordinance for Police Headquarters

The Municipal Building Commission elected officers, adopted bylaws, and held the first reading of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $8 million for a new police headquarters. No vote was taken on the bond ordinance; it requires three readings, with the second on July 6 and a public hearing and final vote on July 20.

• Elected Mike Nau as Chair (motion by Fahey, seconded by Miller)
• Elected Gene Fahey as Vice Chair (motion by Nau, seconded by Miller)
• Adopted bylaws (motion by Fahey, seconded by Nau, all in favor)
• First reading of $8M police headquarters bond ordinance; no action taken

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 Budget Revision No. 4, a Coal Severance Budget Revision, and the May 2021 Financial Statement. The agenda includes only discussion items, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• 2020-2021 Budget Revision No. 4
• Coal Severance Budget Revision
• May 2021 Financial Statement

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold a public hearing to amend and reenact Article 1535 regarding fireworks. The agenda includes approval of demolition contracts with Edgco and a Brownfields Revolving Fund loan agreement. Additionally, the council will consider numerous chemical supply contracts for the Water Pollution Control District and water systems, along with bond issuances and budget revisions.

• Public Hearing: Amending and Reenacting Article 1535 - Fireworks
• Edgco - Demolition Contract No. 1 and No. 2 - Project Fund
• Environmental Protection Brownfields Revolving Fund Loan Agreement
• M&G Architects - Design Services - Fire HQ
• Resolution - Approving Coal Severance and General Fund Budget Revisions

Council adopted an ordinance amending Article 1535 on fireworks, with a sunset provision in October 2021, allowing it to take effect before the July 4th holiday. The vote was 5-1, with Councilor Seidler voting no. Council also approved two demolition contracts with Edgco, Inc., totaling $280,628, and a $494,910 design services contract with M&G Architects for the Fire Station Headquarters.

• Adopted the fireworks ordinance (Article 1535) with a sunset provision in October 2021, by a 5-1 vote.
• Approved a $192,642 contract with Edgco, Inc. for abatement and demolition (Project Fund).
• Approved an $87,986 contract with Edgco, Inc. for abatement and demolition (Project Fund).
• Approved a $494,910 contract with M&G Architects & Engineers for design services for Fire Station Headquarters.
• Approved the West Virginia DEP Brownfields Revolving Fund Loan Agreement.
• Approved consolidated routine chemical purchases for the Water Pollution Control Division, totaling $320,094.
• Approved consolidated routine chemical purchases for the Water Treatment Plant, totaling $237,970.
• Approved a $1,487,470 contract with Robinson Pipe Cleaning for wastewater collection and treatment systems improvements.

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to consider several permits and a site plan. They will review three Class II Home Occupation Permits, a Special Use Permit, and a site plan for new construction. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and reports from committees and staff.

• Class II Home Occupation Permit: 2331/2333 Chapline Street
• Class II Home Occupation Permit: 62 Greenwood Avenue
• Class II Home Occupation Permit: 38 South Broadway Street
• Special Use Permit: 2198 National Road
• Site Plan Review: New Construction - 99 Main Street

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved the site plan for a 4-story apartment building at 930 Main Street (Marsh Lofts) and approved a resolution for 32nd & McColloch Street. Both approvals were unanimous. The meeting also included approval of the February 8, 2021 minutes and a staff report on zoning text amendments passed by City Council.

• Approved site plan for 4-story apartment building at 930 Main Street (Marsh Lofts) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 32nd & McColloch Street (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider two traffic requests: permit parking near 1000 Chapline St. and a no-right-turn restriction from an alley between Echo and Edgelawn. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Permit parking request near 1000 Chapline St., across from Ronald C. Mulholland Juvenile Center
• No right turn request from alley between Echo and Edgelawn
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2021 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Health and Recreation Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: the Homeless Liaison Position. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed.

• Discussion on Homeless Liaison Position

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider demolition requests for three properties and a certificate of appropriateness for a building addition. The commission will also receive an update on the North Wheeling Historic District status.

• Public hearing: demolition at 313 North York Street (City of Wheeling)
• Public hearing: demolition at 22 – 7th Street (City of Wheeling)
• Public hearing: demolition at 87/89 – 33d Street (Vossen Realty LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 2239 Market Street – building addition
• North Wheeling Historic District status update

The Historic Landmarks Commission declined to expedite demolition of two derelict contributing structures at 313 North York and 24-7th Street, finding they did not qualify for the Public Safety Exception. The structures were placed on the June agenda for a public hearing. The commission also held a public hearing on creating a North Wheeling Historic District with design review, hearing both support and opposition from residents.

• Denied expedited demolition for 313 North York and 24-7th Street; placed on June agenda for public hearing
• Approved minutes of March 6, 2021 meeting unanimously
• Opened public hearing on North Wheeling Historic District with design review; no vote taken

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss Budget Revision No. 3 for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The agenda includes this budget revision and any other matters for discussion. No specific details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2020-2021 Budget Revision No. 3

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including approving demolition contracts, amending fireworks regulations, and issuing and refunding water and sewer revenue bonds. They will also vote on contracts for water treatment chemicals and design services for a new fire headquarters. The agenda includes routine reports and minutes from previous meetings.

• Demolition contracts with Edgco (Contract No. 1 and No. 2) funded by project funds
• Amending Article 1535 regarding fireworks
• Issuance of Waterworks and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds Series 2021 A and refunding bonds Series 2021 B and C
• Design services contract with M&G Architects for Fire HQ
• Contracts for water treatment chemicals (e.g., sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride) from multiple vendors

The Wheeling City Council approved several ordinances, including a $494,910 design services contract with M&G Architects for the new Fire Station Headquarters, and authorized up to $50 million in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds (Series 2021 A) for system improvements. Council also approved $40,000 for the Wheeling Symphony fireworks display, $20,500.80 for Indian Point slip repair, and two demolition contracts with Edgco totaling $280,628. All votes were 6-0, with Councilor Seidler absent. The council also adopted resolutions appointing members to the Municipal Building Commission and approving General Fund budget revisions.

• Approved $494,910 design services contract with M&G Architects for Fire Station Headquarters (6-0)
• Authorized up to $50,000,000 in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds, Series 2021 A (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 for Wheeling Symphony fireworks display, funded by City Manager and Coal Severance accounts (6-0)
• Approved $20,500.80 for Indian Point slip repair with James White Construction Co. (6-0)
• Approved $192,642 and $87,986 demolition contracts with Edgco, Inc. (6-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing Mike Nau, Gene Fahey, and David Miller to Municipal Building Commission (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving General Fund budget revisions (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2021 meeting as received (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review requests for property setbacks and building size adjustments at 146 Incline Ave and 58 Merwin St. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 15, 2021, meeting.

• Variance request for 146 Incline Ave to reduce side yard setbacks for a construction addition
• Variance request for 58 Merwin St to reduce side yard setback to 0" and increase accessory building percentage to 111% for a garage

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Aaron Robinson to build a garage at 58 Merwin St, allowing an accessory building to exceed the principal structure's size, after he withdrew the side yard setback request. A variance request from James and Maryann Kozusnik for an addition at 146 Incline Ave was not pursued as they informed staff they were no longer interested. The board also approved the minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting.

• Approved variance for accessory building on vacant lot at 58 Merwin St (all in favor)
• Withdrawn side yard setback request for 58 Merwin St garage
• Kozusnik variance request not pursued (applicants no longer interested)
• Approved minutes from April 15, 2021 meeting (all in favor)

Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authorities

The Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority board is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss management salaries under Exception 2. No other business is listed, and the meeting is scheduled to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session to discuss management salaries (Exception 2)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on May 18, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the Assigned Vehicle Program and the April 2021 Financial Statement. The agenda also includes any other matters for discussion.

• Discussion of Assigned Vehicle Program
• Review of April 2021 Financial Statement

The Finance Committee approved the Assigned Vehicle Program and forwarded it to City Council, with funding to come from the Project Fund via ordinances for each cruiser order. The committee also accepted the April 2021 financial statement, noting B&O revenue exceeded budget expectations and no transfer from the budget stabilization fund occurred this year. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Assigned Vehicle Program, forwarded to Council (unanimous)
• Accepted April 2021 Financial Statement, forwarded to Council (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address unfinished business, including a no-parking rule on N. 19th St and equipment purchases for police cruisers, and to consider new propositions such as converting parking meters to handicapped and time-limited spaces, a fireworks display, demolition liens, and a slip repair. The agenda also includes routine reports and minutes.

• Traffic Rule 4765: No parking on section of N. 19th St
• Police cruiser equipment purchases from BearCom, Digital-Ally, and Omni Strategic Technologies (RCIP)
• Traffic Rule 4766: Convert meter to handicapped at 2217 Chapline St
• Traffic Rule 4767: Convert meters 905 and 907 from 30 min to two-hour
• Demolition liens on various properties

The Wheeling City Council approved four ordinances authorizing expenditures for police cruiser equipment: $92,047.05 to BearCom, $26,985.00 to Digital-Ally, and $17,193.89 to Omni Strategic Technologies, all charged to Sales Tax RCIP. It also approved $30,331.16 for centrifuge repairs to Advantage Plus Centrifuge. A no-parking ordinance on N. 19th St was tabled, and a resolution supporting the Wheeling Works for Women campaign was adopted. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $30,331.16 for centrifuge repairs to Advantage Plus Centrifuge (6-0)
• Approved $92,047.05 to BearCom for police cruiser equipment (6-0)
• Approved $26,985.00 to Digital-Ally for dash cameras and equipment (6-0)
• Approved $17,193.89 to Omni Strategic Technologies for MDTs (6-0)
• Tabled Traffic Rule 4765 (no parking on N. 19th St) (6-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Wheeling Works for Women (6-0)
• Reappointed members to Hall of Fame Board and Board of Health (all in favor)
• Held over several reports and financial statement to next meeting

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the April 8 meeting and consider a request to convert parking meters 905 and 907 from 30-minute to two-hour limits. The meters are located directly in front of the Urgent Care Facility on Market Plaza. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2021, at 2:00 pm in City Council Chambers.

• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2021
• Request to convert meters 905 and 907 to two-hour parking
• Location: in front of Urgent Care Facility on Market Plaza

The Wheeling Traffic Commission approved converting parking meters 905 and 907 from 30-minute to two-hour meters, located in front of the Urgent Care Facility on Market Plaza. The request was made by Wheeling Hospital on behalf of their patients. The motion passed unanimously and will be forwarded to City Council.

• Approved converting meters 905 and 907 to two-hour meters (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 minutes as received and forwarded to City Council

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a Rental Inspection Program. This is a discussion item only, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on Rental Inspection Program

The Public Safety Committee discussed a draft rental inspection program but voted to table it indefinitely. The motion to table passed 2-1, with Chair Seidler opposed. The program was opposed by several speakers who cited potential rent increases and existing grievance systems.

• Tabled rental inspection program indefinitely (2-1)

Planning Commission

The City of Wheeling Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021, was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is set for June 14, 2021.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for June 14, 2021

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to review proposed demolitions in historic districts and hold a public hearing on the North Wheeling Historic District. The agenda also includes approval of the March meeting minutes and old business. No specific properties or demolition details are listed in the agenda.

• Review of proposed demolitions in historic districts
• Public hearing on North Wheeling Historic District

The Historic Landmarks Commission met on March 4, 2021, and took action on the February meeting minutes. The only substantive item was a Section 106 review for 15-39th Street, but the minutes do not record any decision or outcome. The Victorian Old Town Association design review update was listed as old business, but no action is noted. The meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for April 1.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Reviewed Section 106 comments for 15-39th Street (no decision recorded)
• Discussed Victorian Old Town Association design review update (no action recorded)

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of Section 13 for historic review for demolition. The meeting also includes discussions on various unfinished business items and new proposals for police cruiser equipment and program approvals.

• Public Hearing: Creating and Enacting Section 13-Historic Review for Demolition
• Notice of Application to Operate a Private Club: Salsa Joes at 2153 National Rd.
• Equipment purchases for PD Cruisers from BearCom, Digital-Ally, and Omni Strategic Technologies
• Resolution approving the FY 2021 CDBG and HOME Programs
• Resolution for reimbursement of 19th and Jacob St. properties remediation

The Wheeling City Council approved several ordinances, including creating a historic review for demolition permits, purchasing a $26,492 Dodge Ram pickup for sanitation, and spending $55,999.99 on a truck hoist. It also adopted resolutions supporting COVID-19 vaccination and approving the FY 2021 CDBG and HOME programs. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Adopted ordinance creating Section 13 Historic Review for Demolition Permits (7-0)
• Adopted $26,492 purchase of 2021 Dodge Ram pickup for Sanitation (7-0)
• Adopted $16,793.28 for parts and repairs to 2018 Toyota Tacoma (7-0)
• Adopted $55,999.99 for heavy duty truck hoist for Vehicle Maintenance (7-0)
• Adopted $20,000 for AEMT course with Pierpont Community & Technical College (7-0)
• Adopted $92,047.05 for police cruiser equipment from BearCom (7-0)
• Adopted resolution approving FY 2021 CDBG and HOME programs (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting COVID-19 vaccination (7-0)

Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authorities

The Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority board will meet to approve minutes from March 10, hear a director's report on American Rescue Plan Act funds, and hold an executive session on personnel. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2021
• Director's report on American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Executive session on personnel (Exception 2)
• Public comments period

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a rental inspection program. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion on Rental Inspection Program

The Public Safety Committee discussed a draft rental inspection program but made no decision. The proposal would require annual property registration and self-inspections with severity-based categories. Public comment was split, with supporters citing tenant living conditions and opponents citing government overreach and costs. The committee scheduled another work session to continue discussion.

• No decision made on rental inspection program
• Scheduled another work session for next week

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a rental inspection program. This is a discussion item only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Discussion on Rental Inspection Program

The Public Safety Committee discussed a draft rental inspection program, which proposes annual property registration and self-inspections with severity-based categories. Councilor Palmer requested time to review the draft and asked for a public hearing to gather community feedback. No formal decision was made; the committee adjourned without voting on the program.

• Discussed draft rental inspection program (no vote)
• Requested public hearing for community feedback (proposed)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the March 2021 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of March 2021 financial statement

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold public hearings on amending the administration and enforcement article, creating a traffic code article for street-legal special purpose vehicles, and the FY2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds. The council will also vote on several contracts, traffic rules, a street rename, and other items, with most actions being routine approvals.

• Public hearing: Amending Article 1775 (Administration and Enforcement)
• Public hearing: Creating Article 356 (Street Legal Special Purpose Vehicles)
• Public hearing: FY2021 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds
• Contract: Tri State Ford - Ford F-350 with Snow Plow (WPCD)
• Street rename: Maple Lane to Lydia Lane in Elm Grove

The Wheeling City Council approved multiple expenditures and ordinances, including a $45,550 Ford F-350 with snow plow for the Water Pollution Control Department, a $35,000 slip repair contract, and two Dodge Ram pickup trucks. They also adopted ordinances for street legal special purpose vehicles, a no parking zone on N. 19th St, a pedestrian right of way, and a street rename. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $45,550 Ford F-350 with snow plow for WPCD (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 Glenwood Rd slip repair contract (7-0)
• Approved $45,534 for two Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Water (7-0)
• Tabled Traffic Rule 4765 for no parking on N. 19th St (7-0)
• Adopted Traffic Rule 4766 pedestrian right of way on Lane 16 (7-0)
• Adopted Article 356 for street legal special purpose vehicles (7-0)
• Renamed Maple Lane to Lydia Lane (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget levy estimate (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February meeting minutes and receiving reports. The main item is a site plan review for new construction at 930 Main Street, which is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Site Plan Review – 930 Main Street – New Construction
• Action on February meeting minutes
• Reports from standing committees and staff

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 4-story apartment building at 15-39th Street, with all members in favor. They also approved three resolutions for properties at 42-40th Street, 15-39th Street, and 1114 Chapline Street. No public hearings or other business were conducted.

• Approved site plan for 4-story apartment building at 15-39th Street (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for 42-40th Street (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for 15-39th Street (all in favor)
• Approved amended resolution for 1114 Chapline Street (all in favor)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider three requests: installing parking meters on Main Street, allowing two-way traffic on 39th Street, and converting a meter to a handicapped space. These are decisions on local traffic and parking changes.

• Parking meters at 830, 832, and 834 Main St
• Two-way traffic on 39th St between Jacob and Water Sts
• Handicapped meter at 2227 Chapline St

The Wheeling Traffic Commission denied a request to allow two-way traffic on 39th Street between Jacob and Water Street, despite support from the applicant's engineer and opposition from residents. The commission also approved converting a parking meter at 2227 Chapline St. to a handicapped parking meter, forwarding it to City Council. A request to install parking meters at 830, 832, and 834 Main St. was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved the March 11, 2021 minutes as received.
• Denied the request for two-way traffic on 39th St. between Jacob and Water Street (vote: 2 yes, 3 no).
• Approved converting the meter closest to the corner at 2227 Chapline St. to a handicapped parking meter; forwarded to City Council.
• Noted withdrawal of request for parking meters at 830, 832, and 834 Main St.

Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development

The Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development will meet to discuss waterfront activities, shared priorities for the American Rescue Plan, and city or state requirements that could be seen as obstacles. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Discussion of Waterfront Activities
• American Rescue Plan shared priorities
• Discussion of city or state requirements perceived as obstacles
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2021

The Commission approved the minutes from the 1/14/21 meeting. Mayor Elliott reported that American Rescue Plan funds will arrive in two installments of $15 million each, to be spent by December 2024, and the Commission discussed using them for outdoor dining at Centre Market, broadband gaps, and marketing. They also discussed parking minimums and fire egress requirements as barriers to business, and heard a City Manager report on the OVMC complex, Woda housing project, Wheeling Pit Loft, and 19th St project. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes of the 1/14/21 meeting
• Discussed American Rescue Plan fund allocation for economic stimulation
• Discussed parking minimums and fire egress as business barriers
• Heard City Manager report on OVMC, Woda, Pit Loft, and 19th St projects

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss four items: abandoning a section of old McColloch Street, changes to the Façade Program, a Demolition Review Ordinance, and a possible executive session on property acquisition and sales. The executive session may be held after the City Council meeting if time is short.

• Lane abandonment of a section of old McColloch St between south Lane 26 and tax parcel W84-284
• Façade Program changes
• Demolition Review Ordinance
• Executive session to discuss property acquisition and sales

The Development Committee approved and forwarded to full council a lane abandonment request for Play n Stay Pet Camp, expanded the façade program to C-1 and C-2 zoning districts with quarterly reviews, and recommended a new demolition review ordinance from the Historic Landmarks Commission. All three items passed unanimously and will be considered by the full council.

• Approved lane abandonment for Lane 26 to tax parcel W84-284 (all in favor)
• Approved façade program expansion to C-1 and C-2 districts with quarterly reviews (all in favor)
• Approved demolition review ordinance draft for council consideration (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including increases to water, sewer, and garbage rates, as well as amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code. Public hearings are scheduled for these items. The agenda also includes various routine reports, minutes, and original propositions such as vehicle purchases and street-related actions.

• Public hearings on water and sewer rate increases, garbage rate increase, and zoning code amendments
• Ordinances to increase water, sewer, and garbage rates
• Purchase of Ford F-350 with snow plow for WPCD from Tri State Ford
• Glenwood Rd slip repair contract with James White Construction
• Street rename: Maple Lane in Elm Grove to Lydia Lane

The Wheeling City Council adopted four ordinances: a zoning code amendment for mineral and extractive industries, a water rate increase, a sewer project and rate increase, and a garbage/rubbish/recyclable rate increase. All passed with majority votes, though the water and sewer increases faced opposition from several residents. The council also approved various expenditures and traffic rules.

• Adopted zoning code amendment for mineral/extractive industries (7-0)
• Adopted water rate increase ordinance (5-2)
• Adopted sewer project and rate increase ordinance (6-1)
• Adopted garbage/rubbish/recyclable rate increase from $14.50 to $16.74 (7-0)
• Approved $45,550 for Ford F-350 with snow plow for WPCD
• Approved $35,000 for Glenwood Rd slip repair with James White Construction
• Approved $45,534 for two Dodge Ram pickup trucks for Water Distribution
• Approved $17,500 for City of Lights program with Wheeling Area Chamber

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will vote on the March meeting minutes. The body will discuss award and support letters for Archives & History Commission grants. It will also review a design update for the Victorian Old Town Association.

• Action on March meeting minutes
• Archives & History Commission Grants: Award Letters
• Archives & History Commission Grants: Support Letters
• Victorian Old Town Association – Design Review Update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider variance requests from WVU Medicine to increase the number and size of signs at three properties on Medical Park. The requests aim to replace signage at the Continuance Care Center, Wellness Center, and Main Hospital. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance to increase signs from 2 to 4 and square footage from 100 to 354.15 at 600 Medical Park
• Variance to increase signs from 2 to 5 and square footage from 100 to 292.8 at 800 Medical Park
• Variance to increase signs from 2 to 15 and square footage from 100 to 1,569.65 at 1 Medical Park
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2021

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss two matters: the Assigned Vehicle Program and the use of Special Purpose Vehicles/All-Terrain Vehicles. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of Assigned Vehicle Program
• Discussion of Special Purpose Vehicle / All-Terrain Vehicles

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the February 2021 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of February 2021 financial statement

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to Article 1775, which covers administration and enforcement. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion on amending Article 1775: Administration and Enforcement

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including rate increases for water, sewer, and garbage services, as well as the adoption of the General Fund and Coal Severance budgets for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes unfinished business items such as a vehicle purchase, asbestos removal, a lane abandonment, and water infrastructure projects. Public hearings may be held for those wishing to speak on these matters.

• Water Rate Increase Ordinance
• Sewer Project and Rate Increase Ordinance
• Garbage, Rubbish, and Designated Recyclable Rate Increase
• Resolution adopting General Fund Budget FY 2021-2022
• Lane abandonment: portion of Lane F between 19th and Lane 16

The Wheeling City Council approved several spending ordinances, including $22,767 for a Dodge pickup, $449,888 for asbestos abatement and demolition, $265,150 for smart water meters, and $233,942 for a waterline project. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also confirmed appointments to the Arts and Cultural Commission and held an executive session to discuss a non-binding MOU with Bluefield State College, which was opposed by local college presidents.

• Approved $22,767 for 2021 Dodge pickup from Stephens Auto Center (7-0)
• Approved $449,888 for asbestos abatement and demolition at 58 19th St from Reclaim Co (7-0)
• Approved abandonment of portion of Lane F right of way (7-0)
• Approved $265,150 for smart water meters from Metron Farnier (7-0)
• Approved $233,942 for Marshall Ave waterline project from O'Brien's Companies (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Arts and Cultural Commission (all in favor)
• Held executive session on MOU with Bluefield State College; no decisions made

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will review three requests: a no-parking zone on N. 19th St., restricting Lane 16 to pedestrians only, and installing parking meters on Main St. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Request by Warwood Tool for No Parking on the Southside of N. 19th St.
• Request by Northwood Health Systems to restrict Lane 16 to pedestrian only between points A & B
• Request for parking meters at 830, 832, and 834 Main St.

Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authorities

The Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority board will meet virtually to take action on several items, including approving minutes from the November 2020 meeting, a roof project, a resolution to submit federal grant applications, and an AdVANtage rider guide. The meeting is open to public comments.

• Minutes of November 19, 2020 board meeting
• Roof project - board action needed
• Resolution 21-1: Authorization to submit FY2022 Section 5307 and 5339 grant applications
• AdVANtage Rider Guide - board action needed

Planning Commission

The March 8, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2021.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a private club application, and several contracts. They will also consider two lane abandonments and discuss a smart water meter project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions.

• Notice of Application to Operate a Private Club at 153-16th Street (Wheeling Food Mart)
• Lane Abandonment: Portion of Lane 25 Right of Way
• Lane Abandonment: Portion of Lane F Between 19th and Lane 16
• Metron Farnier Smart Water Meters for Water Distribution
• O'Brien's Marshall Ave Waterline Project

Council approved the purchase of a knuckle boom crane for a water department truck for $48,164 from Ace Truck Equipment, charged to the vehicle replacement fund. It also approved designating six local banks as city depositories for 2021 and vacating a portion of Lane 25 right of way. Five additional spending ordinances were introduced but not voted on, including a $449,888 asbestos abatement and demolition project.

• Approved $48,164 for a knuckle boom crane for a water department truck (Ace Truck Equipment).
• Approved designating BB&T, United Bank, Community Bank, WesBanco, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Main Street Bank as 2021 city depositories.
• Approved vacating and abandoning a portion of Lane 25 right of way between Jacob Street and Lane E.
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021, and accepted reports from the Planning Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, and other boards.
• Accepted the Development Committee's minutes, which recommended approval of a Lane F abandonment for Northwood Health Systems.
• Introduced (first reading) ordinances for a $22,767 Dodge pickup, $449,888 asbestos/demo at 58 19th St, Lane F abandonment, $265,150 smart water meters, and $233,942 Marshall Ave waterline project.

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed Land Disturbance Ordinance. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion on Land Disturbance Ordinance Proposal

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet virtually to discuss the January 2021 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of January 2021 financial statement

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2021-2022 budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion on 2021-2022 Budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a virtual meeting to consider three variance requests: one for a new building with reduced setbacks and drive-thru stacking, one for a garage replacement with reduced setbacks, and one for a new apartment building with reduced parking. The board will also approve minutes from January 21, 2020. Public comment sign-up is available via the City Clerk.

• First-Class Reality LLC, 880 National Rd.: reduce rear setback 15' to 4', side setback 4' to 0', drive-thru stacking 100' to 65'
• Sharon Byrd, 39 Walnut Ave.: reduce side yard setback 5' to 6", rear yard 5' to 3'
• LaBelle Greene IV Limited Partnership, McColloch St and Lane G.: reduce parking from 1.5 to 1.13 spaces per unit (65 to 43)

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding a virtual business meeting. They will review minutes, discuss unfinished business including a response to the City Council's racism resolution and ideas for a community award, and take up new business such as Fair Housing Month and a complaint log.

• Update on HRC response to City Council Resolution on Racism as a Public Health Crisis (passed Oct 6, 2020; HRC resolution passed 5-1, sent to newspaper Nov 12)
• Continued discussion on offering an annual community award for human rights support
• Discussion of SWPALS 2020 Education and Outreach Project
• Fair Housing Month planning for April 2021
• Citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through February 11, 2021

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss a single item: the abandonment of Lane F between 19th Street and Lane 16. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Lane abandonment: Lane F between 19th St and Lane 16

The Development Committee approved a request to abandon Lane F between 19th Street and Lane 16, part of the Northwood Health Systems expansion project. The site plan had already been approved by the Planning Commission and BZA, and no objections were received from interested agencies. The motion carried unanimously and will be forwarded to full council.

• Approved lane abandonment for Lane F between 19th St and Lane 16 (unanimous)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually on February 16, 2021, to consider several items, including a COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit, a change order for water services, and a lane abandonment. The meeting will also include reports from committees and officers, and a public comment period.

• COVID-19 Small Retail Business B&O Tax Credit
• CT Consultants Change Order for Water services
• Lane Abandonment - Portion of Lane 25 Right of Way
• Designating City Depositories for 2021
• Ace Truck - Knuckle Boom Crane for Water

The Wheeling City Council unanimously approved seven ordinances, including the Fire Department's participation in the state DROP pension program, IT upgrades for the Finance Department, air filtration systems for the Police Department, site assessments, water main replacement, and a COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit. The council also accepted committee reports and held over several items for the next meeting.

• Approved Fire Department DROP pension participation (7-0)
• Approved $40,996.57 IT upgrades for Finance Department (7-0)
• Approved $41,710.90 air filtration systems for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved $80,000 site assessment activities (7-0)
• Approved $270,000 water main replacement amendment (7-0)
• Approved up to $140,000 for Wheeling Park water line relocation (7-0)
• Approved COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit (7-0)
• Accepted Development and Public Safety Committee reports

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider three new business items: a no-parking request on N. 19th St., a permit parking request on N. Park St., and a request for a yellow line at Poplar and Heiskell Ave. These are requests for potential traffic regulation changes, not final decisions.

• No Parking request on south side of N. 19th St. by Warwood Tool
• Permit Parking request on N. Park St. for apartments at 1081 National Rd. by ZEL properties
• Yellow Line painting request at corner of Poplar and Heiskell Ave.

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board approved the minutes and discussed plans for the 2021 banquet, agreeing to keep ticket prices at $35. The board will continue month-to-month planning due to the pandemic, with the chairman to contact Denny Magruder and WesBanco Arena for logistics. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Kept banquet ticket price at $35
• Chair to contact Denny Magruder and WesBanco Arena for logistics

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving January meeting minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is a site plan review for new construction at 32nd & McColloch Street. No other major decisions or discussions are listed.

• Site Plan Review – 32nd & McColloch Street – New Construction
• Action on January meeting minutes
• Reports from standing committees and staff

The Wheeling Planning Commission approved a special use permit for Play N Stay, LLC at 41-40th Street for a pet care and kennel business, with conditions on traffic flow. They also approved site plans for a new Ohio Valley Credit Union branch at 1114 Chapline Street and a 4-story apartment building at 15-39th Street, the latter contingent on variances. Several resolutions were approved, and the meeting minutes from December 14, 2020 were adopted.

• Approved special use permit for Play N Stay, LLC at 41-40th Street (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for Ohio Valley Credit Union at 1114 Chapline Street (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for Carnegie Greene at 39th at 15-39th Street, contingent on variances (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for 44-41st Street (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for 200 Washington Avenue (all in favor)
• Approved amended resolution for Market Street (all in favor)
• Approved resolution for Market Street (all in favor)
• Approved December 14, 2020 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve December meeting minutes and receive an update on the Victorian Old Town Association's design review. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Victorian Old Town Association design review update

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss one item: the proposed abandonment of Lane 25, located between Jacob and Lane E. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Lane abandonment: Lane 25 between Jacob and Lane E

City Council Meetings

The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss police staffing levels, the availability of technology, and associated costs. This is a discussion item only, with no decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on levels of police staffing
• Discussion on availability of technology
• Discussion on cost associated with police operations

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on a range of items, including a proposed COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit, several contracts for water, IT, and security upgrades, and a fire department pension drop. The agenda also includes unfinished business on storm sewer and parking structure projects, plus reports from committees and the city manager.

• Creating a COVID-19 Small Retail Business B&O Tax Credit
• Cast and Baker- 37th St. Storm Sewer- CDBG, WPCD, RCIP
• Mills Group- Proposed Parking Structure 11th and Market- RCIP
• Omni- Hardware Upgrades and Enhanced Security- Water
• Safeware- Air Filtration Systems Police Department- BJA Grant

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet virtually to discuss the December 2020 financial statement, a budget revision for 2020-2021, and a proposed COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit. The meeting is for discussion only; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• December 2020 financial statement review
• Budget revision for fiscal year 2020-2021
• COVID-19 small retail business B&O tax credit proposal

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on several contracts and resolutions. Key items include contracts for the 10th St. Garage, downtown water main replacement, and a 37th St. storm sewer project, as well as a proposed parking structure and budget revision. The meeting also includes routine reports and minutes from previous meetings.

• McKinley Architecture and Engineering – 10th St. Garage – Parking Fund
• Pro Contracting Inc. – Downtown Watermain Replacement – Water Bond
• Cast and Baker – 37th St. Storm Sewer – CDBG, WPCD, RCIP
• Mills Group – Proposed Parking Structure 11th and Market – RCIP
• Resolution – Budget Revision FY 2020-2021

The Wheeling City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $4.25 million water main replacement with Pro Contracting Inc., a $89,270 engineering agreement for the 10th St. parking garage repair, and a $519,965 storm sewer project with Cast and Baker. They also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Historic Wheeling Pitt Lofts LLC for a new TIF district and parking garage, and adopted a budget revision for FY 2020-2021. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $4,250,665 water main replacement contract with Pro Contracting Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $89,270 engineering services agreement with McKinley Architecture for 10th St. garage repair (7-0)
• Approved $519,965 storm sewer project with Cast and Baker Corp. (7-0)
• Approved $194,800 architectural/engineering agreement with Mills Group for proposed parking structure (7-0)
• Approved $28,233.90 hardware upgrade and security contract with Omni Strategic Technologies (7-0)
• Authorized MOU with Historic Wheeling Pitt Lofts LLC for TIF district and parking garage (7-0)
• Adopted FY 2020-2021 budget revision (7-0)
• Accepted Finance Committee and Development Committee reports as received

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss property sales. The only listed agenda item is an executive session, which is closed to the public. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss property sales

The Development Committee met virtually and entered executive session to discuss property sales. After exiting, Mayor Elliott announced Council's support for a Memorandum of Understanding with Helping Heroes to occupy portions of the former OVMC Complex. No formal vote was recorded on the MOU; the committee adjourned without further action.

• Entered executive session to discuss property sales (motion by Thalman, seconded by Thorngate)
• Exited executive session (motion by Thalman, seconded by Thorngate)
• Announced Council support for MOU with Helping Heroes for former OVMC Complex (no vote recorded)

Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development

The Mayor's Commission on Economic and Industrial Development is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The agenda contains only routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and reports, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. It is entirely procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2020
• Mayor's comments
• City manager's report
• Unfinished business
• New business

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for an animal care/kennel at 41-40th Street, and review site plans for new construction at 1114 Chapline Street and 15-39th Street. The meeting also includes action on December minutes, reports, and unfinished business.

• Special Use Permit – 41-40th Street – Animal Care / Kennel
• Site Plan Review – 1114 Chapline Street – New Construction
• Site Plan Review – 15 – 39th Street – New Construction

Historic Landmarks Commission

The January 7, 2021 meeting of the Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for February 4.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually to discuss property sales. The only listed agenda item is an executive session, which is closed to the public, so no specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss property sales

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda includes unfinished business on equipment purchases (defibrillators, fire coats/pants, ambulances) and original propositions for design and construction contracts (10th St. Garage, downtown watermain replacement). Several reports and minutes are also scheduled for review.

• Stryker Lifepak defibrillators and accessories (RCIP)
• Fire Force Inc. coats and pants (fire equipment)
• Atlantic Emergency Solutions ambulances (project fund)
• McKinley Architecture and Engineering for 10th St. Garage (parking fund)
• Pro Contracting Inc. downtown watermain replacement (water bond)

The Wheeling City Council approved several expenditures, including a $4.25 million downtown water main replacement contract with Pro Contracting Inc., funded by 2020 water bonds. Also approved were purchases of defibrillators, fire gear, and ambulances, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The council accepted various board minutes and held over two sets of minutes for the next meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved $70,510.26 for Stryker defibrillators and accessories (7-0)
• Approved $22,180 for Fire Force Inc. coats and pants (7-0)
• Approved $458,761 for two Ford E-450 ambulances from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (7-0)
• Approved $89,270 for McKinley Architecture engineering services for 10th St. garage repairs (7-0)
• Approved $4,250,665 for Pro Contracting Inc. downtown water main replacement (7-0)
• Accepted multiple board minutes and reports as received
• Held over Planning Commission and Housing Authority minutes to next meeting