Wheeling public meetings in 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to approve minutes from August 17, 2023, and to consider a request for reasonable accommodations at 101 Park Place, associated with Oxford House. The agenda contains only these two items, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2023
• Request for reasonable accommodations at 101 Park Place (Oxford House)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss routine business, including a public hearing on a land lease with SWN, unfinished business items like sewer root control and an ARPA funding request, and a proposed tax credit program for downtown small businesses. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports and minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing on SWN land lease
• Duke's Root Control sewer root control contract
• Temple Child Care ARPA funding request
• Transfer of funds OVADC-RCIP
• Downtown Streetscape Project small retail business B&O tax credit and monetary relief program

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the November financial report and the allocation of the Small Business Streetscape Assistance Program. The agenda contains only these two items, both of which are under discussion rather than final decisions.

• November Financial Report
• Allocation of Small Business Streetscape Assistance Program

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several traffic-related requests, including a semi-truck ban on N. 4th Street, unspecified requests on Water Street, a no-parking zone on Memminger Avenue, and requests from the Wheeling Police Department. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Approve minutes from October 12, 2023
• N. 4th Street request for no semi-truck traffic
• Water Street requests
• Memminger Avenue request for no parking zone
• WPD requests

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding its regular business meeting. Members will review updates on ongoing projects, including the annual report, the fourth annual community award, and plans for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January 2024. New business includes Black History Month planning for February 2024 and a citizen complaint activity log.

• Annual Report for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 update
• Fourth Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights update
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration – January 2024
• Black History Month – February 2024
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through December 8, 2023

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Arts and Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to consider a Class II Home Occupation Permit for 7 Junior Ave, along with approving minutes from the September meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major items listed.

• Class II Home Occupation Permit: 7 Junior Ave
• Action on September 11, 2023, meeting minutes

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 7, 2023 meeting and to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new roof at 723 Main St. No other business is listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new roof at 723 Main St.
• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several items, including ARPA funding requests, contracts for water and sewer maintenance, and facade improvement grants. They will also discuss unfinished business such as storage lockers and furniture for the fire department, and a vapor cannon for odor control.

• LifeHub ARPA funding request
• Temple Child Care ARPA funding request
• Duke's Root Control sewer root control contract
• Facade grant for 2310 Chapline Street
• Facade grant for 723 Main Street

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on December 5, 2023, at 5:15 pm in Council Chambers. The sole agenda item is a discussion on streetscape impact assistance for downtown retail businesses. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on streetscape impact assistance for downtown retail businesses

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial report, an operations report, and committee reports. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from October 31, 2023
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of unfinished business and new propositions, including traffic rule changes, multiple contracts for city services, and an amendment to the International Building Code. The agenda also includes reports from committees and other officers, as well as several resolutions and funding requests.

• Traffic rule changes: stop sign on Anthoni Avenue, no parking zones at 2085 National Road and 626 Market Street, two-hour meter at 1114 Chapline Street
• Contracts: Miller Pipeline LLC (water dept), Tracom (Springdale manhole replacement), PDK Construction (Glenhite Avenue guardrail), Hunter Truck Sales (dump truck), Reclaim Company (Center Wheeling Garage TIF), Ohio-West Virginia Excavating (baseball infield rehab ARPA), Atlantic Emergency Solutions (ambulance)
• Amending and reenacting Article 1721: International Building Code
• Resolutions: United Bank opioid settlement revenues, development/redevelopment designation for 100 S. Huron Street, Food for Fines
• ARPA funding request from LifeHub

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the October financial report, audit scoring, a request for ARPA funding from Temple Child Care Centre, and Life Hub funding. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• October Financial Report
• Audit Scoring
• Request for ARPA Funding - Temple Child Care Centre
• Discussion on Life Hub funding

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider a floodplain variance request from Heartland Restaurant Group for property at 855 National Road. This is the only item on the agenda, and the board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Floodplain variance request by Heartland Restaurant Group for 855 National Road

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October and to discuss a request to prohibit semi-truck traffic at the intersection of N. 4th Street and Hazlett Avenue. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 12, 2023
• Request for no semi-truck traffic at N. 4th Street and Hazlett Avenue

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, has been canceled because there is no business to address. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 21, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for December 21, 2023

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main item is an executive session to discuss possible candidates for induction, as permitted by state law. No decisions on candidates are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4)
• Minutes of October 10, 2023 meeting
• Secretary-Treasurer report
• Committee reports for six categories: Business, Education, Music, Philanthropy, Public Service, Sports

Planning Commission

The November 13, 2023, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled due to lack of business. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 11, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding a routine business meeting to review updates on ongoing projects, including the SWPALS education outreach, the annual report, and the fourth annual community award. They will also discuss new business, such as a citizen complaint activity log, and plan for upcoming events like the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January 2024.

• Update on SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project
• Discussion on HRC Ordinance regarding CROWN and contacting Ohio County Schools
• Follow-up on Veterans Stand Down event held Oct. 25, 2023
• Planning for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in January 2024
• Review of citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through Nov. 3, 2023

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a development/redevelopment designation for the property at 100 S. Huron Street, associated with Smoker Friendly and Joe Downing. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Development/Redevelopment Designation for 100 S. Huron Street (Smoker Friendly, Joe Downing)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a single item: allocating $100,000 in ARPA funds to LifeHub. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• $100,000 ARPA funds for LifeHub

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a range of items, including public hearings on a brownfield cleanup grant and the Centre Market lease, as well as various contracts, traffic rules, and code amendments. The agenda includes both new business and items held over from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Brownfield Clean Up Grant
• Public hearing on Centre Market Lease
• Amending Article 533: General Offenses Code
• Contract with Miller Pipeline LLC for Water Department services
• Resolution for Centre Market Lease with Market Café

Centre Market Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Centre Market Commission with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only call to order, approval of minutes, old business, new business, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Old business
• New business

Historic Landmarks Commission

The November 2, 2023 meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve minutes from September 26, review financial and operations reports, and hear committee updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2023
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker
• Committee reports
• Next meeting scheduled for November 28, 2023

Municipal Building Commission

The Municipal Building Commission is meeting to discuss a single item: the appointment of a Commission Chairman. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Commission Chairman appointment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals' October 19, 2023, meeting is canceled due to lack of business. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 16, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review several original propositions, including grant applications and fund transfers. The agenda also includes unfinished business regarding the Market Street Garage parking system and a mobile stage purchase.

• ABCA license application for Chayos Street Tacos at 2202 National Road
• Market Street Garage Parking System - Bond Series 2021 C
• Apex Stages Mobile Stage via ARPA funds
• Resolution for development/redevelopment site at 2202 National Road
• Resolution for Sarah’s on Main Outdoor Dining Grant

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to review the September financial report. The committee will also discuss requests for ARPA funds and review building and planning plans.

• September Financial Report
• ARPA Funds Request: Dream Centre
• ARPA Funds Request: Temple Child Care Center
• Discussion on Building and Planning Plans Review

Municipal Building Commission

The Wheeling Municipal Building Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a supplemental resolution approving the terms, sale, and delivery of Series 2023A lease revenue bonds for the WVUHS Regional Cancer Center Project, with Community Bank as the purchaser. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and any related matters.

• Supplemental resolution approving Series 2023A lease revenue bonds for WVUHS Regional Cancer Center Project
• Sale and delivery of bonds to Community Bank
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider several traffic control requests, including stop signs and crosswalks for Wheeling Country Day School, a stop sign on Anthoni Avenue, and 'No parking' signs at 2085 National Road and 626 Market Street. They will also discuss a curb painting/meter request at 1114 Chapline Street and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Wheeling Country Day School: stop sign and crosswalks request
• Anthoni Avenue stop sign request
• 2085 National Road: 'No parking' sign request
• 626 Market Street: 'No parking' sign request from Operations Department
• 1114 Chapline Street: curb painting/meter request

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding its regular business meeting. Members will hear updates on ongoing projects including the SWPALS education outreach, a potential community outreach series, the annual report, and a Civil Rights Expo. New business includes planning for a Veterans Stand Down event and the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, plus a review of citizen complaints.

• Update on SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project
• Discussion on contacting Ohio County Schools regarding CROWN ordinance
• Veterans Stand Down event Oct. 25, 2023, 2-6pm at WVNCC
• Planning for Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in January 2024
• Review of Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through Oct. 6, 2023

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and receiving committee reports. The board will also discuss Wesbanco Arena signage as old business. In new business, the board will hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates, as permitted by state code.

• Minutes of September 12, 2023 meeting
• Wesbanco Arena signage discussion
• Executive session on possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
• Next meeting set for November 14, 2023

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's report, and hearing committee updates on Arts Fest, the mural project, and Third Fridays events. Under new business, they will discuss requests for quotes/data for the annual report and a proposal for the Towngate Christmas Show 2023.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Committee reports on Arts Fest, Mural, and Third Fridays
• Old business: Wheeling Reads
• New business: Towngate Christmas Show 2023 Proposal

Historic Landmarks Commission

The October 5, 2023 meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2023.

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a development/redevelopment designation request for Chayos Street Tacos LLC at 2202 National Road, submitted by Isaias Martinez. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Development/Redevelopment Designation request for Chayos Street Tacos LLC at 2202 National Road

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing and action on a SWN land lease, along with several contracts and resolutions. Items include police body cameras, playground and pool improvements, emergency road repairs, and a development site. The agenda also includes routine reports and minutes.

• Public hearing and action on SWN land lease
• Contract with Digital Ally for police body cameras and equipment (RCIP/JAG grant)
• Emergency repair and paving of Forest Hills Road (Savage Construction, Semper Fi Paving)
• Resolution for Centre Market improvements (ARPA)
• Resolution for development/redevelopment site at 841 National Road

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard items: approval of minutes, a financial report, an operations report, and committee reports. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2023
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker
• Next meeting scheduled for October 31, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals' September 21, 2023, meeting is canceled because there is no business to address. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 19, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission will hold its regular business meeting, including a guest presentation from the City's Homeless Liaison about the Life Hub and potential HRC involvement. The commission will also review unfinished business, discuss a new community outreach series, and consider its annual report and a CROWN ordinance discussion with Ohio County Schools.

• Guest Melissa Adams, City Homeless Liaison, to discuss Life Hub
• Annual Report for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
• Discussion on contacting Ohio County Schools about CROWN ordinance
• Civil Rights Expo invitation from US Attorney's Office, Sept. 27
• Fourth Annual Community Award for human rights supporter

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a development/redevelopment designation for the property at 841 National Road, related to Action Gaming and Dave Shriver. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Development/Redevelopment Designation: 841 National Road - Action Gaming - Dave Shriver

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the August financial report and proposed allocations of ARPA funds, including $500,000 for Center Market and $221,000 for a mobile stage. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• August Financial Report review
• ARPA funds: $500,000 for Center Market
• ARPA funds: $221,000 for Mobile Stage

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reports, and a public hearing. They will vote on several contracts, including equipment purchases and software, as well as lien placements for dilapidated structures and appointments to the GWSEA board.

• Dilapidated Structures- Lien Placement
• Stephenson Equipment Inc. – Operations Skid Steer Loader- General Fund
• Jim Robinson Ford Lincoln Inc. – Operations Dump Trucks- General Fund
• Vacating and Abandoning- Portion of Water Street- Description Correction
• Digital Ally- Police Body Cameras and Equipment- RCIP- 2022-2023 JAG Grant

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and to discuss a request related to Anthoni Avenue. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from August 10, 2023
• Discussion of Anthoni Avenue request

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a financial report on the June induction ceremony, and hearing committee reports. The board will also elect officers and committee chairs, discuss WesBanco Arena signage, and hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates for the Hall of Fame.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and Committee Chairs
• Discussion of WesBanco Arena signage
• Executive session to discuss possible Hall of Fame candidates
• Financial report on June induction ceremony
• Introduction of new committee members

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Arts and Cultural Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates. A key action item is a vote on a $2,500 allocation for the Bridge Mural, and they will also discuss sponsorship requests from Stifel and other guests.

• Vote to approve $2,500 for Bridge Mural
• Arts Fest congratulations
• Events/Third Fridays update
• Wheeling Reads old business
• Sponsorship requests from Stifel

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new Unified Bank facility at 842 National Road. The project includes a two-story 8,000 square-foot office and 24-hour Interactive Teller Machines.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved site plan for Unified Bank at 842 National Road

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve June meeting minutes, hear a staff report on city demolitions, and receive an update on a demolition request for 3545 Jacob St. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no new policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Action on June 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Staff report on City of Wheeling demolitions
• Update on demolition request for 3545 Jacob St

The Commission received a staff report on five condemned structures in historical districts that have been granted court-ordered demolition. One demolition request for 3545 Jacob St. was withdrawn. The Commission also approved the minutes from June 1, 2023.

• Approved June 1, 2023, minutes
• Withdrew demolition request for 3545 Jacob St.

Centre Market Commission

The Centre Market Commission is holding a regular meeting with an agenda limited to standard procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss three matters: a Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) ordinance, general policy on concrete streets going forward, and city-owned sidewalks. These are discussion items only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on F.O.G (Fats, Oils, and Grease) ordinance
• Discussion on general policy re: concrete streets going forward
• Discussion on city-owned sidewalks

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing on service fee credits and electronic payments for water and sewer utility bills, along with unfinished business including an electronic payments tariff and a comprehensive plan update. The agenda includes numerous original propositions, such as contracts for equipment, paving, insurance, and sewer improvements, as well as resolutions for facade grants and other items. This is a regular business meeting with a mix of administrative and financial decisions.

• Public hearing on service fee credit and electronic payments for water and sewer utility bills
• Electronic Payments - Water and Sewer Tariff
• Handicap Meter Parking - #61 and 63 12th Street
• Stephenson Equipment Inc. - Operations Skid Steer Loader - General Fund
• Savage Construction Inc. - Paving East Cardinal Street Road Slip - CSF

City Council approved a $2 million fund transfer to WVU Health Systems for the former OVMC site. The council also passed ordinances for several infrastructure projects, including sewer improvements and new city vehicles. A resolution to reappoint members to the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority was defeated.

• Approved $2M transfer to WVU Health Systems for former OVMC site redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing service fees for electronic water and sewer payments (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with Evolve of Pittsburgh for Comprehensive Plan Update (7-0)
• Approved $860,000 purchase of a Sutphen Corporation pumper truck (7-0)
• Approved $399,388 for Beitzel Corporation sludge recirculation pumps (7-0)
• Approved $37,600 for valve replacement at 7th and Main/Market Streets (7-0)
• Approved $22,850 for Savage Construction Inc. to pave East Cardinal Street (7-0)
• Denied reappointment of members to Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority (3-4)

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Board entered into a three-year audit contract with Ferrari and Associates and revised the Entertainment Endowment Fund Policy regarding merchandise commissions. The Board also accepted financial and operations reports and agreed to address building security and OVAC sponsorship space.

• Approved 3-year audit contract with Ferrari and Associates for $19,800
• Approved retroactive revision to Entertainment Endowment Fund Policy to include merchandise commissions
• Approved July 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted operations report (unanimous)
• Agreed to lock building during the day by extending box-office staff hours
• Agreed to seek resolution with OVAC to increase concourse sponsorship space

Municipal Building Commission

The Wheeling Municipal Building Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider final enactment of an ordinance authorizing up to $20 million in lease revenue bonds. The funds will finance acquisition and demolition of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center site and preparation for a new WVUHS comprehensive cancer center. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing up to $20,000,000 in Series 2023 A bonds
• Acquisition of former Ohio Valley Medical Center property from the City of Wheeling
• Demolition and asbestos abatement of existing structures on the property
• Ground lease to Ohio Valley ADC, Inc. for the cancer center project
• Approval of minutes from prior Building Commission meeting

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss several downtown improvement topics. They will review general parking policy after the Streetscape project, get an update on a potential sidewalk program, and discuss the outdoor dining program. They will also consider expanding the Façade Improvement Program to cover building sides exposed by third-party demolition.

• Discussion on general parking policy downtown post-Streetscape project
• Update on request for City Staff to present options for a potential Sidewalk Program
• Discussion re: outdoor dining program
• Discussion re: expanding the Façade Improvement Program to include sides of buildings revealed by third-party demolition

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests: two variances to reduce front yard setbacks and one conditional use permit for event rentals. The board will also approve minutes from the July 20 meeting.

• Ed Nolan, 2417 Jacob St., variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 5 feet for new structure
• Christine Gronell, 107 Queen Ave., variance to reduce front yard setback from 20 to 16 feet for new front porch
• American Legion Post #1, 45 Sycamore Ave., conditional use permit for event rentals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two front yard setback variances for new construction and a conditional use permit for event rentals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved variance for 2417 Jacob St. to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 5 feet
• Approved variance for 107 Queen Ave to reduce front yard setback from 20 feet to 16 feet
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for American Legion Post #1 at 45 Sycamore Ave for event rentals

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposal for electronic payments for water and sewer tariffs, a comprehensive plan update, and a redevelopment project with West Virginia University Health Systems. The agenda also includes routine reports, minutes, and a notice for a private club application.

• Electronic Payments- Water and Sewer Tariff
• Evolve- Comprehensive Plan Update- CDBG
• West Virginia University Health Systems-Redevelopment- Project Fund
• Handicap Meter Parking-# 61 and 63 12th Street
• Loading Zone 129 18th Street

City Council approved several expenditures, including funds for water main improvements, police vehicle equipment, and workers' compensation insurance. The council also authorized a memorandum of understanding for the WesBanco Arena Loge Suite project and appointed two members to city boards.

• Approved $820,806.00 for Bank Street water main improvements (6-0)
• Approved $149,451.48 for excess liability workers’ compensation policy (6-0)
• Approved $88,676.35 for police vehicle equipment (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Regional Economic Development Partnership for WesBanco Arena Loge Suite project (6-0)
• Approved nomination of Roanne Burech to the Hall of Fame Board
• Approved nomination of Unique Murphy to the Human Rights Commission
• Accepted August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted July 5, 2023 Municipal Building Commission minutes

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider two requests: one for a taxi stand or loading/unloading zone at 1113 Main Street, and another from the Sanitation Department regarding Rush and Pleasant Avenues, which was tabled at the previous meeting.

• Approve minutes from 5-16-23 and 7-13-23
• IC Cares request for taxi stand and/or loading/unloading zone at 1113 Main Street
• Sanitation Department request for Rush and Pleasant Avenues (tabled 7-13-23)

The Commission recommended the installation of a dedicated taxi stand at 1113 Main Street. It also recommended a Tuesday morning no-parking zone at Rush and Pleasant Avenue to assist sanitation trucks.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2023 and July 13, 2023
• Recommended taxi stand at 1113 Main Street for council approval
• Recommended 'No Parking' sign at Rush Avenue and Pleasant Avenue on Tuesdays from 6am-8am for council approval

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding a business meeting to review minutes, discuss unfinished business including the SWPALS 2023 education project and a community award, and consider new items such as a potential outreach series and a citizen complaint log. The meeting includes reports from committees and an invitation to the Homeless Liaison to discuss support for the Life Hub.

• SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project update
• Third Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights follow-up
• Invitation to Melissa Adams, Homeless Liaison, to discuss Life Hub support
• HRC Community Outreach Series potential new program report
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through August 4, 2023

Municipal Building Commission

The Wheeling Municipal Building Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing and consider final enactment of an ordinance authorizing up to $20 million in lease revenue bonds to fund demolition of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center site and construction of a WVU Health System comprehensive cancer center. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss related matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance authorizing acquisition of former Ohio Valley Medical Center property from the City of Wheeling
• Third and final reading of ordinance authorizing up to $20,000,000 in Series 2023 A lease revenue bonds for the WVUHS Regional Cancer Center Project
• Ordinance authorizes demolition, asbestos abatement, and site preparation for the cancer center
• Ground lease of the property to Ohio Valley ADC, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from prior Building Commission meeting

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council is holding a work session to discuss the Life Hub Project. The agenda contains only this single discussion item and no other business.

• Discussion on Life Hub Project

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Arts and Cultural Commission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2023, has been cancelled due to lack of business. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several contracts and resolutions, including electrical and HVAC upgrades for the fire department, an emergency demolition, police vehicle purchases, and a budget revision. They will also review a private club application and other routine items.

• Electrical upgrades for Wheeling Fire Department by Yahn Electric (City Service Fee)
• Heat and air upgrades by Wheeling Heat (City Service Fee)
• Emergency demolition at 116 14th Street by EDGCO Inc (ARPA funds)
• Purchase of Dodge Chargers for police from Shorkey Auto Group (General Fund)
• Bank Street water main improvements by James White Construction Co. (2021A Bonds)

Council approved several expenditures for public safety, including new police vehicles and fire department electrical and HVAC upgrades. The body also renamed the ball field at Garden Park and approved Budget Revision Number One.

• Approved $185,693.50 for five 2023 Dodge Chargers (7-0)
• Approved $39,500 for Wheeling Fire Department electrical upgrades (7-0)
• Approved $50,390 for Wheeling Fire Department heating and air upgrades (7-0)
• Approved $34,000 for emergency demolition of 116 14th Street (7-0)
• Approved $22,125.92 for cyber insurance (7-0)
• Approved renaming the ball field at Garden Park to 'Chuck Howley Field at Garden Park' (7-0)
• Approved Budget Revision Number One (7-0)
• Approved resolution for ARPA grant review services via Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (7-0)

Centre Market Commission

The Centre Market Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting with a standard agenda covering approval of minutes, old business, and new business. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of old business
• Discussion of new business

Municipal Building Commission

The Wheeling Municipal Building Commission is holding a special meeting to consider adopting, on second reading, an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center property from the City of Wheeling, its demolition, and the issuance of up to $20 million in lease revenue bonds to fund a comprehensive cancer center for WVUHS. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Ordinance authorizing acquisition of former Ohio Valley Medical Center property
• Demolition and asbestos abatement of existing structures
• Issuance of up to $20,000,000 in Series 2023 A lease revenue bonds
• Ground lease to Ohio Valley ADC, Inc.
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two variance requests: one to reduce a side yard setback for a new home, and another to increase lot coverage for a pool. The board will also approve minutes from the April meeting.

• Robin McCroskey, 54 Heiskell Ave: variance to reduce side yard setback to 5 feet on a corner lot for a single-family dwelling
• Chris Robbins, 37 Greenwood Ave: variance to increase lot coverage from 50% to 55% for a new pool
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the June financial report and conduct an end-of-year budget review. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• June Financial Report
• End of Year Budget Review

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including agreements for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Grant funds, contracts for public services, and various city department purchases and upgrades. The council will also vote on resolutions related to the fire department ambulance and relocating the August 1st meeting.

• Community Development Block Grant Agreement
• HOME Grant Agreement EY 2023
• Wheeling Fire Department Electrical Upgrades - Yahn Electric - City Service Fee
• Emergency Demolition - 116 14th Street - EDGCO Inc - ARPA
• Wheeling Police Department - Dodge Chargers - Shorkey Auto Group - General Fund

City Council approved several federal grant agreements for community development and housing. The council also authorized funding for a new ambulance, a downtown childcare playground, and various infrastructure repairs.

• Approved $350,000 for a Wheeling Fire Department ambulance (6-0)
• Approved $1,140,498 HUD Community Development Block Grant agreement (6-0)
• Approved $385,214 HUD HOME Investment Partnership Program agreement (6-0)
• Approved $201,071 in ARPA funds for Vineyard Church playground construction (6-0)
• Approved $16,224 for Warwood Lift Station plug valve cylinder rebuild (6-0)
• Approved CDBG funding for Seeing Hand Association ($8,500), Soup Kitchen ($5,000), Family Services ($8,500), and Wheeling Health Right ($25,000) (6-0)
• Approved relocation of August 1st City Council meeting to Oglebay Park Wilson Lodge (6-0)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will consider several traffic-related requests, including a school bus parking zone, handicap meters, meter removal, speed control, and sanitation department requests. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and new business items.

• School bus parking zone at 129 18th St, Laughlin Memorial Chapel
• 2-hour handicap meter request at Nelson Family Dentistry, 89 12th Street
• Meter removal request at IC Cares, 1113 Main Street
• Speed control request at Owl Court, North Park
• Sanitation department requests at Rush/Pleasant Avenues and Jefferson Avenue

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding its regular business meeting. They will review minutes, discuss unfinished business including the SWPALS education project and a community award, and consider new items such as a citizen complaint log and officer elections. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project
• Third Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights
• Discussion about public comment time during City Council meetings
• Purchase of promotional items for HRC table at YSS Celebrate Youth Festival, August 10, 2023
• Review of Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through July 7, 2023

The Commission approved the May 10, 2023, meeting minutes and agreed to participate in the YSS Celebrate Youth Festival on August 10, 2023. Members discussed discriminatory dialogue during City Council public comments, but no formal action was taken. The Commission also reviewed its progress toward a 36-hour education and outreach goal with the Fair Housing Law Center.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved participation in YSS Celebrate Youth Festival on August 10, 2023
• Held executive session to discuss confidential Annual Community Award nominees

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and a treasurer's report, and to receive committee updates on the Arts Fest, mural projects, and Third Friday events. They will also discuss old business like Wheeling Reads and new business regarding a Bella Donna performance.

• Committee reports on Arts Fest and mural projects, including crosswalks, Sarah's, and the bridge
• Discussion of RFP language for mural project by Betsy
• Update on Events/Third Fridays
• Old business: Wheeling Reads
• New business: Bella Donna Performance

The commission discussed creating a comprehensive list of public art spaces and proposed four new committees. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Proposed creation of Public Art, Performance Art, Cultural Marketing, and Events committees
• Discussed artwork collaboration at Centre Market with the Human Rights Commission
• Received update on painting drains in Centre Market scheduled for August 14, 2021

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 8, 2023 meeting and to discuss a communication regarding the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. No public hearings, reports, or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Action on May 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan update discussion

The Planning Commission accepted the minutes from the May 8, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the Request for Proposals for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update, but no actions were taken on the matter.

• Approved May 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for July 6, 2023, was canceled due to lack of business. The next meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for August 3, 2023

Municipal Building Commission

The Wheeling Municipal Building Commission will hold a special meeting to consider approving an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the former Ohio Valley Medical Center site, demolition of existing structures, and issuance of up to $20 million in lease revenue bonds to fund a comprehensive cancer center for WVU Health System. The commission will also elect officers for 2023 and approve prior meeting minutes.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing acquisition of former Ohio Valley Medical Center property
• Issuance of up to $20,000,000 in Series 2023 A lease revenue bonds
• Demolition and asbestos abatement of existing structures on the property
• Ground lease to Ohio Valley ADC, Inc. for the project
• Election of officers for calendar year 2023

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including ARPA-funded splash pad projects, community development block grants, and various contracts. The agenda includes unfinished business from previous meetings and a list of original propositions for potential approval.

• CT Consultants- Splash Pads Wesbanco and Warwood- ARPA
• Savage Construction- Wesbanco Splash Pad- ARPA
• Savage Construction- Warwood Splash Pad- ARPA
• Community Development Block Grant Agreement
• Market Plaza Playground-Vineyard Church- ARPA

City Council approved several funding requests using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including a grant to the YWCA and the purchase of city vehicles. The council approved construction for the Wesbanco splash pad but rejected the funding for the Warwood splash pad.

• Approved $250,000 ARPA grant to YWCA for facility improvements (7-0)
• Approved $348,500 ARPA contract with Savage Construction for Wesbanco Splash Pad (6-1)
• Denied $359,622 ARPA contract with Savage Construction for Warwood Splash Pad (3-4)
• Approved $74,000 ARPA contract with CT Consultants for splash pad engineering (5-2)
• Approved $525,000 ARPA resolution for trucks and loaders for Operations and Sanitation (7-0)
• Approved ARPA resolution to reimburse payroll for public health and safety employees (7-0)
• Approved $17,900 contract with Precision Odor Control for a vapor cannon (7-0)
• Accepted June 21, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests. Three specific requests are on the agenda: a mobile stage, an ambulance, and Centre Market. The meeting is a discussion of these funding matters.

• ARPA funding request: Mobile Stage
• ARPA funding request: Ambulance
• ARPA funding request: Centre Market

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the May 2023 financial statement, an end-of-year financial review, and multiple ARPA funding requests for various projects including splash pads, a mobile stage, and an ambulance.

• May 2023 Financial Statement
• ARPA requests: Wesbanco Splash Pad, Warwood Splash Pad, Engineering Splash Pads, Victorian Home, Centre Market, Trucks and Loader, Mobile Stage, Ambulance, YWCA, Plaza Playground
• End of Year Financial Review

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address a range of items including zoning requests, sewer replacement contracts, and ARPA-funded splash pads. They will also consider resolutions for property cleanup and HUD funding. Several items were tabled from the previous meeting and will be reconsidered.

• ABCA zoning requests for Milestone Event Company LLC (Waterfront Hall) and H & K Retro Food and Spirits LLC
• Zoning district change at 108 South Huron Street
• Property lien authorization at 2419 Jacob Street
• Virco Contracting Inc. GC&P Sewer Replacement contract
• ARPA-funded splash pads at Wesbanco and Warwood (tabled 6-6-23)

City Council approved several infrastructure expenditures, including a major sewer replacement and pedestrian bridge painting. The council also approved a zoning change for 108 South Huron Street and various routine chemical purchases for water pollution control.

• Approved $4,150,786.50 contract to Virco Contracting Inc for GC&P road sewer replacement (7-0)
• Approved $441,500.00 to Saffo Contractors for pedestrian trail bridge painting (7-0)
• Approved zoning change for 108 South Huron Street from R-3 Residential to C-2 General Commercial (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Wheeling Symphony fireworks display (7-0)
• Approved $16,500 for Northern Panhandle Conservation District Wheeling Creek structures (7-0)
• Approved property lien for razing a dilapidated structure at 2419 Jacob Street (7-0)
• Approved multiple routine chemical purchases for Water Pollution Control (7-0)
• Appointed Tom Rownd to the Hall of Fame Board for a six-year term

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, is canceled because there is no business to address. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 20, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding a business meeting to discuss ongoing projects and new business. Items include the SWPALS 2023 education project, a community award, and a discussion about public comment time during City Council meetings. The commission will also consider participating in the YSS Celebrate Youth Festival and review a citizen complaint log.

• Discussion about public comment time during City Council meetings
• SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project update
• Third Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights (executive session to discuss nominees)
• YSS Celebrate Youth Festival, August 10, 2023, 9am-4pm – discuss participating and purchasing promotional items
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through June 9, 2023

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and a treasurer's report, and to receive committee updates on the Arts Fest, mural projects, and Third Friday events. They will also discuss old business regarding Wheeling Reads and new business about a Bella Donna performance. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial amounts specified.

• Mural committee updates on crosswalks, Sarah's, the bridge, and RFP language editing
• Arts Fest committee report
• Events/Third Fridays committee report
• Wheeling Reads old business discussion
• Bella Donna Performance new business discussion

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes, reviewing expenses and budget updates, and discussing committee reports. The board will also wrap up discussion on the June 10, 2023 ceremony and plan for the summer break and next meeting.

• Minutes of May 9, 2023 meeting
• Expenses and budget update
• Term renewals and new committee members
• Wrap-up discussion on June 10, 2023 ceremony
• Summer break and next meeting planning

Planning Commission

The June 12, 2023, Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 10, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for July 10, 2023

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss updates on storm sewer, sanitary sewer, waterline, and wastewater treatment plans, along with general discussion on capital improvements. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and updates on Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Waterline, and Waste Water Treatment Plans
• General discussion on Capital Improvements

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to handle a range of items, including a zoning district change, property liens, multiple contracts for sewer and water treatment chemicals, and several facade improvement loans. The agenda also includes unfinished business from previous meetings, such as retaining wall and playground projects, and various committee and board minutes.

• Zoning District Change - 108 South Huron Street
• Authorizing Property Lien at 2419 Jacob Street
• Virco Contracting Inc. GC&P Sewer Replacement
• CT Consultants- Splash Pads Wesbanco and Warwood- ARPA
• 11 Resolution Façade Loans for properties including 2231 Chapline St., 76 15th St., 2265/2267 Market St., and others

City Council approved funding for fire department wall repairs, playground engineering, and a street archway. The council also extended a no-parking zone on 5th Street and authorized engineering services for the demolition of the Center Wheeling Parking Garage.

• Approved $29,974 for 17th Street Fire Department retaining wall repairs (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 for engineering services for Clator, 36th Street, and Elm Terrace playgrounds (5-0)
• Approved continuation of no-parking zone on south side of 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved $79,000 for 12th Street Archway (5-0)
• Approved addendum for engineering services to demolish Center Wheeling Parking Garage (5-0)
• Tabled ordinances regarding splash pads
• Accepted minutes from May 16th, 2023 meeting

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider certificates of appropriateness for properties on Main Street and 7th Street, and demolition requests for properties on Jacob Street and S. Front Street. The commission will also vote on the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. This is a regular business meeting with no other items listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 717 Main St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 647 Main St.
• Demolition Request: 3545 Jacob St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 15 7th St.
• Demolition Request: 410 S. Front St.

The Historic Landmarks Commission issued certificates of appropriateness for restoration work at three properties on Main Street and 7th Street. A demolition request for a property on Jacob Street was tabled for 60 days, and a demolition request for S. Front St. was withdrawn.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 717 Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 647 Main St. (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition request for 3545 Jacob St. for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for 15 7th St. (unanimous)
• Demolition request for 410 S. Front St. withdrawn by applicant

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, is canceled due to lack of business. The next regularly scheduled meeting is noted as April 20, 2023, though this appears to be a typo in the agenda.

• May 18, 2023, meeting canceled due to lack of business

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the April 2023 financial statement and any other matters. This is a regular finance oversight meeting, with no specific action items listed on the agenda.

• Review of April 2023 financial statement
• Open discussion of other matters

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address unfinished business and new proposals, including demolition contracts, a noise ordinance amendment, and various service agreements. Key items include contracts for demolition and abatement, a TIF-related project, and a parking garage bond. The meeting will also include reports from committees and city officers.

• Demolition 4414 Wood Street - Doty Salvage - ARPA
• Abatement and Demolition Contract #5 - Aster Oilfield - ARPA
• Amending Noise and Peace Disturbance (dog barking) Section 509.05(3)
• Stone Center - Ohio Valley Industrial & Business Development Corporation - TIF
• Cattrell Companies Inc. - 12th Street Archway - RCIP

City Council approved several infrastructure and demolition contracts, including a major funding allocation for the Stone Center. The council also adopted an ordinance updating the city's noise and peace disturbance code regarding dog barking.

• Approved $1,759,745.00 for Stone Center improvements (7-0)
• Approved $405,600.00 for 23rd Street storm sewer reconstruction (6-1)
• Approved $60,000.00 for abatement and demolition via Aster Oilfield Services (7-0)
• Approved $38,000.00 for demolition of 4414 Wood Street (7-0)
• Approved $23,500.00 for East Cardinal Street road slip repair (7-0)
• Approved $8,795.00 for grass cutting services with Top Notch Landscaping (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending noise and peace disturbance code for dog barking (7-0)

City Council Meetings

The Health and Recreation Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on May 12, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes general playground updates, a specific playground at Pulaski and 36th Street, the Parks and Recreation master plan, the Parks and Recreation commission, and the beautification fund. No votes or decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• General playground updates
• Pulaski and 36th Street playground
• Parks and Recreation master plan
• Parks and Recreation commission
• Beautification fund

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to consider ten new business items, including approving prior minutes and acting on requests for parking meter changes, school bus parking, no parking zones, and stop signs. Several items involve sanitation-related parking restrictions.

• Approve minutes from January 12, 2023
• Add meters on 11th St. and convert 1-hour to 5-hour meters (tabled 1/12/23)
• School bus parking zone at 129 18th St, Laughlin Memorial Chapel
• No parking signs on Damian Drive between Springhaven Rd. and Elm St.
• Remove meters near 1123 Eoff Street

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding its regular business meeting. Members will review minutes, discuss unfinished business including the SWPALS 2023 education project and planning for the 2024 Women's History Month, and consider a citizen complaint activity log. The meeting includes an executive session at 12:30 PM to discuss a proposed advocacy program.

• Review of citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through May 5, 2023
• Discussion of SWPALS 2023 Education and Outreach Project
• Planning for Third Annual Community Award for human rights supporter
• Follow-up on potential partnerships for Women's History Month March 2024
• Executive session at 12:30 PM on proposed advocacy program

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Arts and Cultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and committee updates on Arts Fest, murals, crosswalks, and Third Friday events. Under new business, members will discuss artist residencies, a grant request from David Sings, and a Bella Donna performance. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Artist residencies discussion
• David Sings grant request
• Bella Donna performance
• Arts Fest committee report
• Mural and crosswalks committee report

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to review a zoning amendment request for 108 S. Huron St. to change from R3 to C2, and to consider site plan approvals for R.J. CAT Inc. at 1115 Main St. and Dave Shriver at 780 National Road for a parking lot. The meeting will also include action on previous meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Zoning amendment for 108 S. Huron St. from R3 to C2
• Site plan approval for R.J. CAT Inc. at 1115 Main St.
• Site plan approval for Dave Shriver at 780 National Road (parking lot)
• Action on February 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Wheeling Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a zoning amendment from R3 to C2 at 108 S. Huron St. to allow Smoker Friendly to expand parking. The Commission also approved a preliminary and final site plan for a mixed-use development at 1115 Main St. and conditionally approved a parking lot at 780 National Road.

• Recommended zoning amendment 108 S. Huron St. from R3 to C2 for parking expansion (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for R.J. CAT Inc. mixed-use development at 1115 Main St. (unanimous)
• Temporarily approved site plan for Dave Shriver parking lot at 780 National Road, with condition to return in one year with storm water management plan (unanimous)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 6 meeting and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 2265 Market St. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 2265 Market St
• Approval of April 6, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or decisions.

• Discussion of Revolving Loan Sidewalk Program

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including vacating parcels on Water Street, renaming two streets in Mozart, approving multiple repair and construction contracts (e.g., I470 field repairs, fire truck repairs, sewer work), and amending the dog barking noise ordinance. The agenda also includes resolutions for demolitions, a TIF agreement, and the FY 2023 CDBG/HOME/HUD Annual Action Plan. Several commission minutes are held over for approval.

• Vacating and abandoning parcels on the West Side of Water Street
• Name changes: Park Road to Schmulbach Road and Esther Avenue to Lucinda Lane in Mozart
• Savage Construction I470 Field Repairs (ARPA)
• Sutphen Corporation WFD Ladder 6 Repairs (RCIP)
• Amending Section 509.05 (3) Noise and Peace Disturbance Dog Barking

City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment expenditures, including fire station repairs and sewer improvements. The council also renamed two streets in the Mozart section to eliminate duplicate names and approved a leasing agreement for the Market Street parking garage.

• Approved $655,000 for structural repairs to Fire Stations 2 and 10 (7-0)
• Approved $312,939 for Georgetown sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved $96,040.01 for a leaf machine (7-0)
• Approved $82,780.22 for I-470 field renovations (7-0)
• Approved $31,196.19 for repairs to Fire Department Ladder 6 (7-0)
• Approved renaming Park Road to Schmulbach Road in Mozart (7-0)
• Approved renaming Esther Avenue to Lucinda Lane in Mozart (7-0)
• Approved leasing agreement with Century Realty LLC for Market Street Garage commercial spaces (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests: one to increase maximum lot coverage from 50% to 58% at 2 Echo Terrace, and another to extend the maximum roof sign height from 12 to 17.7 feet at 930 Main St. The board will also vote on approving minutes from its February 16, 2023 meeting. A request for an extension at 2206 Marshall Ave is listed as new business.

• Variance to increase lot coverage from 50% to 58% at 2 Echo Terrace (Honor Forte)
• Variance to extend roof sign height from 12 to 17.7 feet at 930 Main St (Doris on Main Limited Partnership)
• Request for extension at 2206 Marshall Ave (Craig Glenn)
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023

The Board approved a request for more time to complete work at 2206 Marshall Avenue. It also granted variances for increased lot coverage at 2 Echo Terrace and a taller roof sign at 930 Main Street.

• Approved 18-month extension for pool, garage, and patio work at 2206 Marshall Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 50% to 58% at 2 Echo Terrace (All in favor)
• Approved variance to increase maximum roof sign height from 12 feet to 17.7 feet at 930 Main Street (All in favor)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2023, meeting (All in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the March 2023 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of March 2023 financial statement
• Open discussion for other matters

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a public hearing on proposed amendments to animal control ordinances, the creation of a municipal tree board, and the CDBG and HOME Fiscal Year 2023 Action Plan. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, street name changes, and various contracts for city services and repairs.

• Public hearing on Article 505 (Animals and Fowls) and Article 507 (Dogs and Cats) amendments
• Enacting Article 180 to create a Municipal Tree Board
• Zoning amendment petition for 108 South Huron Street
• Street name changes: Park Road to Schmulbach Road and Esther Avenue to Lucinda Lane in Mozart
• Contracts: Savage Construction I470 Field Repairs (ARPA), Sutphen Corporation WFD Ladder 6 Repairs, James White Construction Georgetown Sewer (WPC Bond Fund)

Council adopted the annual appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and approved $474,550 for North Park sewer improvements. The body also created a Municipal Tree Board and updated ordinances regarding animals and fowls. A lease for land adjoining Macedonia Baptist Church was approved.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Municipal Council Levy Estimate (6-0)
• Approved $474,550 for North Park sewer improvements via Cast and Baker Corporation (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Municipal Tree Board (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Article 505 (Animals and Fowls Generally) (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending Article 507 (Dogs and Cats)
• Approved lease of land to Macedonia Baptist Church (6-0)
• Referred zoning amendment request for 108 South Huron Street to Planning Commission
• Accepted demolition review for 144, 146, and 148 16th Street as recommended

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business and plan its June 10, 2023 induction dinner. The agenda includes approving minutes, a budget update, committee reports, and detailed logistics for the event.

• June 10, 2023 dinner at 5:30pm, program at 6pm
• Logistics discussion with WesBanco Arena and ticket prices
• Media announcement date set for Friday, April 14
• Planning for plaques, booklets, presenters, and catering

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates on Arts Fest and mural projects. Under new business, they will discuss artist residencies.

• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Arts Fest committee report
• Mural committee report
• Discussion of artist residencies

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and hearing reports. The main item is a site plan approval request from R.J. CAT Inc. for property at 1115 Main St.

• Site plan approval for R.J. CAT Inc. at 1115 Main St

The meeting on April 10, 2023, was not called to order because the applicant had to reschedule. No substantive decisions were made.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve minutes, consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 15 7th St. and 637 Market St., and discuss demolition cases at 410 S. Front St. and 144-148 16th St. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 15 7th St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 637 Market St.
• Demolition: 410 S. Front St.
• Demolition: 144, 146, and 148 16th St.

The Historic Landmarks Commission approved demolition requests for structures at 144, 146, and 148 16th St and 1613 Wood St. A certificate of appropriateness was also issued for restoration work at 637 Market St. A demolition extension was granted for 410 S. Front St.

• Approved demolition of 144, 146, and 148 16th St and 1613 Wood St
• Approved restoration work and issued certificate of appropriateness for 637 Market St
• Granted 60-day extension for demolition application at 410 S. Front St
• Approved March 2, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet on April 4, 2023, to discuss three items: a lane abandonment in the 2300 block of Water Street, a property lease to Macedonia Baptist Church, and Century Realty's representation for commercial space in the Market Street Parking Structure. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Lane abandonment: portion in the 2300 block of Water Street
• Property to be leased to Macedonia Baptist Church
• Century Realty: representation for commercial space in Market Street Parking Structure

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider several items, including amendments to animal control ordinances, the creation of a Municipal Tree Board, sewer improvements funded by WPCD bonds, and the municipal levy estimate for fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda also includes unfinished business on various contracts and a home-owner repair assistance program.

• Amending Articles 505 and 507 on animals, fowls, dogs, and cats
• Enacting Article 180 to create a Municipal Tree Board
• Cast and Baker North Park Sewer Improvements with WPCD bonds
• Municipal Council Levy Estimate for FY 2023-2024
• Mattucci Roofing for Fire Station #4 roof restoration (CSF)

Council approved several expenditures for city infrastructure and a financial assistance program for older homes. One ordinance for police headquarters cleaning services was tabled. The City Manager provided updates on the new fire headquarters and bridge projects.

• Approved $243,472.26 for Fire Department cabling, access controls, and surveillance (6-0)
• Approved $21,000 for Fire Station #4 roof restoration (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for financial assistance for exterior home improvements on homes built prior to 1940 (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance for A-1 Cleaning Service at Police Headquarters (6-0)
• Accepted March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Accepted Centre Market Commission, Hall of Fame, and February 2023 Financial Statement minutes

City Council Meetings

The Rules Committee reviewed and approved forwarding two items to the full City Council. These include revisions to the complaint process in Articles 505 and 507 and a proposed ordinance to codify the Municipal Tree Board.

• Moved to forward revisions of Articles 505 and 507 regarding the complaint process to Council (Approved)
• Moved to forward proposed Municipal Tree Board ordinance to Council (Approved)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the February 2023 financial statement and any other matters. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items or proposals.

• Review of February 2023 financial statement

The Finance Committee reviewed the February 2023 financial statement, noting that expenditures are at 63% eight months into the fiscal year. The committee voted to accept the statement and forward it to the City Council.

• Accepted February 2023 Financial Statement and forwarded to Council (All in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several items, including adopting the General Fund and Coal Severance budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024, approving demolition liens, and authorizing a HUD annual action plan. The agenda also includes reports on historic landmark demolitions, contracts for fire station and police headquarters work, and a home repair assistance program.

• Demolition liens for Contract Number 1
• Mattucci Roofing - Fire Station #4 Roof Restoration (CSF)
• A-1 Cleaning Services - Police Headquarters
• Home-Owner Repair Assistance Program for Homes Built Prior to 1940
• Resolution adopting General Fund Budget FY 2023-2024

City Council adopted the General Fund and Coal Severance budgets for FY 2023-2024. The council also approved an ordinance for demolition liens and updated zoning dimensional requirements in the D3 district.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 General Fund Budget (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Coal Severance Budget (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance fixing assessments for razing dilapidated structures (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending dimensional requirements in D3 zoning district (7-0)
• Approved submission of FY 2021 Annual Action Plan amendment to HUD (7-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 109 S. York St
• Tabled demolition requests for 410 South Front St and 144, 146, 148 16th St
• Appointed Jessica Zalenski as City Clerk effective March 22, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for March 16, 2023, is canceled because there is no business to address. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 20, 2023.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 20, 2023

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business and plan its upcoming induction ceremony. The main focus is organizing the June 10, 2023 dinner and program at WesBanco Arena, including ticket prices, media announcements, and event logistics.

• June 10, 2023 induction dinner and program at WesBanco Arena
• Discussion of ticket prices for the event
• Media announcement date set for April
• Planning for plaques, booklets, bios, and presenters
• Catering, decorations, sound, and photography arrangements

City Council Meetings

Wheeling City Council is holding a special meeting on March 14, 2023, at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers of the City County Building. The sole purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel matters. No other agenda items are listed.

• Special meeting on personnel matters

Planning Commission

The March 13, 2023 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 10, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2023

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for March 9, 2023, has been cancelled because there was not enough members present to form a quorum. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission is holding its regular business meeting. The agenda includes approving February minutes, discussing unfinished business on education and outreach projects, and reviewing a citizen complaint activity log. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• SWPALS 2022 Education and Outreach Project follow-up
• Black History Month February 2023 follow-up
• Fair Housing Month April 2023 planning
• Third Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through March 3, 2023

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Rules Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to Section 505.01, which concerns cruelty to animals. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of amending 505.01 (Cruelty to Animals)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on leasing municipal parcels to SWN, a resolution for an oil and gas lease with SWN Production, a zoning amendment in the D3 district, and a resolution affirming support of civil rights for residents. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports, and committee minutes.

• Public hearing on lease of municipal parcels to SWN
• Resolution on oil and gas lease with SWN Production
• Amending Schedule 5A in the D3 district
• Resolution on business license fees for Streetscape
• Resolution affirming support of civil rights for residents

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider two demolition requests and a letter of support for a property on Main Street. The commission will also vote on the minutes from its February meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for the demolition proposals.

• Public hearing: demolition at 109 S. York St.
• Public hearing: demolition at 144, 146, and 148 16th St.
• Request for letter of support for 722-724 Main St.

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee reviewed the January 2023 financial statement, noting that 78% of revenues and 58% of expenditures have occurred seven months into the fiscal year. The committee voted to accept the statement and forward it to the City Council.

• Accepted January 2023 Financial Statement and forwarded to Council (All in favor)

City Council Meetings

City Council approved several funding ordinances for infrastructure, including solar panels and demolition. The council also established new parking zones and authorized downtown façade improvement grants.

• Approved $240,255 for Stone Center roof solar panels (5-0)
• Approved $112,200 for Aster Oilfield Services abatement and demolition (5-0)
• Approved $27,100 for Tipping Point Clay School conceptual redevelopment plan (4-1)
• Approved façade improvement grants for 2331 & 2333 Chapline St, 1228 National Rd, 1065 Main St, and 711 Main St (5-0)
• Approved lease with Christopher Burress for Tito’s Sloppy Dogs at Centre Market (5-0)
• Created no parking zone on Lane B from Nutel Ave to Clifton Ave (5-0)
• Established combat wounded parking zones at Chapline St, 16th St, and Water St (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests for restaurants on National Road. One seeks to eliminate required parking for a new restaurant at 2202 National Rd., while the other requests multiple parking-related variances for a new development at 855 National Road. The board will also approve minutes from the November 17, 2022 meeting.

• Ferns Investment, 2202 National Rd.: variance to reduce restaurant parking from 10 spaces to zero
• Heartland Restaurant Group LLC, 855 National Road: reduce required parking from 21 to 16 spaces
• Heartland: allow parallel parking within 5-foot side setback
• Heartland: allow one parking space within 10-foot front yard
• Heartland: allow one parking space near public right-of-way and waive two required trees

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing expenses, and hearing committee reports. The main discussion is planning the June 10, 2023 induction dinner, including venue, ticket prices, media, and event logistics.

• June 10, 2023 induction dinner at 5:30pm, program at 6pm
• Discussion with WesBanco Arena and ticket prices
• Plaque blurbs due by March 1
• Planning for presenters, PowerPoint, catering, decorations, sound and photography

The board approved the January 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed logistics for the June 10, 2023 ceremony, including catering, photography, and program changes. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved January 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to eliminate the singing of the National Anthem for the June 10 ceremony

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the December 12, 2022 meeting minutes. The main substantive item is a site plan approval request from Heartland Restaurant Group, LLC for a property at 855 National Road.

• Site plan approval for Heartland Restaurant Group, LLC at 855 National Road
• Action on December 12, 2022 meeting minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission holds its regular business meeting, reviewing minutes and unfinished business from prior months. Members will discuss ongoing projects including the SWPALS 2022 education effort, the Crown Act, and follow-ups on the MLK celebration and Black History Month, plus continued discussion of a $2,500 implicit bias training set aside in 2020. New business includes The Life Hub, a community award for human rights supporters, and a citizen complaint log.

• Continued discussion of $2,500 set aside for implicit bias training (October 2020, in response to Council resolution on racism as public health crisis)
• The Crown Act
• SWPALS 2022 Education and Outreach Project
• Third Annual Community Award for Someone Who Supports Human Rights
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through February 3, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed the completion of the SWPALS 2022 Education and Outreach Project and noted that City Council approved CROWN Act ordinance changes on February 7.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several items, including amending the Human Rights Commission article, approving contracts for police mobile data and drone PCs, and a demolition contract for Aster Oil Field Services. They will also discuss proposals for the Clay School, solar panels at Stone Center, and traffic rule changes.

• Amending Article 169 - Human Rights Commission
• Dell Technologies - Police Department Mobile Data and Drone PC - COPS
• Aster Oil Field Services - Demolition Contract 4 - ARPA
• Traffic Rule - No Parking Zone - Lane B
• Resolution - Warwood Historic District

Centre Market Commission

The Commission received updates on the American Rescue Plan submission and a revised budget request. Subcommittees presented reports on parking enhancements and placemaking initiatives. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Submitted revised budget request for new year
• Reported on parking inventory and digital parking options
• Discussed placemaking items including shop standards, murals, and wayfinding

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing on a demolition request for 410 S. Front St. and consider a letter of support to list 326 N Huron on the West Virginia Endangered property list. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on demolition at 410 S. Front St.
• Request for letter of support to list 326 N Huron on PAWV Endangered property list
• Action on January 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission tabled a demolition request for 410 S. Front St. for 60 days to allow the applicant to seek a buyer. A request for a letter of support to list 326 N Huron on the West Virginia Endangered property list was also discussed.

• Approved January 5, 2023, minutes
• Tabled demolition of 410 S. Front St. for 60 days

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for January 19, 2023, is cancelled due to lack of business. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 16, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2023

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the December 2022 financial statement and two ARPA funding requests. The committee will consider $50,000 for the Vigilant Firehouse and $200,000 for Friends of Wheeling, along with any other matters.

• December 2022 Financial Statement
• ARPA Request: Vigilant Firehouse - $50,000
• ARPA Request: Friends of Wheeling - $200,000

The Finance Committee accepted the December 2022 financial statement for forwarding to Council. Two ARPA funding requests were tabled for further review.

• Accepted December 2022 Financial Statement
• Tabled $50,000 ARPA request for Vigilant Firehouse
• Tabled $200,000 ARPA request for Friends of Wheeling

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss two items: a proposal related to Clay School from Tipping Point, and a nomination of the Warwood Historic District to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Clay School proposal by Tipping Point
• Discussion of Warwood Historic District SHPO nomination

The Development Committee approved two proposals to be forwarded to City Council. These include a financial feasibility study for the Clay School Project and a nomination for the Warwood Historic District.

• Approved comprehensive analysis study for Clay School Project to forward to City Council
• Approved Warwood Historic District SHPO Nomination to forward to City Council

Traffic Commission

The Commission recommended creating a no-parking fire zone on B Street and converting three meters to reserved spaces for Combat Wounded. A request to change parking meter durations on 11th Street was tabled pending a staff investigation.

• Recommended City Council authorize a no-parking fire zone on B Street from Nuttel to Clifton Ave
• Recommended City Council authorize converting three meters to reserved Combat Wounded spaces at City/County Building, Heritage Port, and Helping Heroes
• Tabled request to convert 1-hour meters to 5-hour meters on 11th Street at Chaplin
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission holds its regular business meeting, reviewing minutes and unfinished business from December. Members will discuss the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration, Black History Month, the Crown Act, and a $2,500 implicit bias training initiative, plus new business on Fair Housing Month and a citizen complaint log.

• SWPALS 2022 Education and Outreach Project
• The Crown Act discussion
• MLK Community Celebration January 2023 with intern introductions
• Implicit Bias Training with $2,500 set aside from October 2020
• Fair Housing Month April 2023 planning

The Commission approved the purchase of six billboards for Fair Housing Month and rescinded a 2020 funding commitment for implicit bias training. Members also discussed the upcoming first reading of CROWN Act ordinance changes before City Council.

• Approved purchase of up to six billboards for Fair Housing Month at $500 each
• Rescinded $2,500 commitment from 2020 Resolution for implicit bias training
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes with one correction

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a budget update, and committee reports. The main discussion items are planning the 2023 induction banquet, covering venue coordination with WesBanco Arena, catering, decorations, and speakers.

• 2023 Budget Update
• Discussion with WesBanco Arena
• Date & Time for 2023 Banquet
• Plaque Blurbs and Booklets
• Catering, Cakes/Desert, Decorations

The board scheduled the 2023 ceremony for June 10 at Wesbano Arena. The board also approved the December 2022 meeting minutes and reported receiving an $11,000 installment from city council for the event.

• Approved December 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2023 ceremony for Saturday, June 10 at Wesbano Arena

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is holding a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, old business, new business, and adjournment—with no specific decisions or discussion items listed.

Planning Commission

The January 9, 2023 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 13, 2023.

• January 9, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for February 13, 2023

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from October 6, 2022, and to discuss new and old business. New business includes a discussion with City Council about the Victorian/Older Homeowner-Occupied Repair Assistance Program. Old business includes the National Register nomination for the Dimmeydale Historic District.

• Discussion with City Council on Victorian/Older Homeowner-Occupied Repair Assistance Program
• National Register Nomination: Dimmeydale Historic District
• Action on October 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commission approved a request to include the Dimmeydale Neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. Members also discussed a proposed repair assistance program for older homeowner-occupied homes with City Council.

• Approved National Registrar Nomination for Dimmeydale Neighborhood (All in favor)
• Approved October 6, 2022, minutes (All in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider several contracts and fund allocations, including maintenance work for parking garages, storm sewer repairs, and ARPA funds for local organizations. They will also vote on abandoning a portion of Economy St and designating city depositories for 2023.

• Carl Walker Construction contracts for 10th St and Intermodal parking garage maintenance
• Savage Construction for 37th St Storm Sewer Phase II
• ARPA allocations to Wheeling Heritage and Ohio County Public Library
• Lane abandonment of a portion of Economy St for Troy Group right of way
• CT Consultants professional services for a splash pad project