Wheeling public meetings in 2024
120 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the November financial report and the Clay School building and site. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Review of November financial report
- Discussion on Clay School Building/Site
City Council Meetings
City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the amendment and reenactment of Article 927 Sewer Use. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure, demolition, and equipment.
- Public hearing on amending and reenacting Article 927 Sewer Use
- Contract for Aster abatement and demolition (Contract 8) via WV DLAP Grant
- Renewal agreement with Century Realty LLC for Market Street Garage
- Purchase of snow plow and broom from Lashley Tractor Sales for Intermodal R&R
- Engineering services contract with Verdantas for WPCD-Reg. RCIP- FEMA
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, was cancelled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for comments on the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a resolution for the Wheeling Forward Comprehensive Plan and a site plan review for Ace Garage.
- Public comments on Comprehensive Plan
- Site plan review for Ace Garage at 1701 Wood St
- Resolution for Wheeling Forward Comprehensive Plan
The Wheeling Planning Commission approved the Wheeling Forward Comprehensive Plan and forwarded it to City Council for adoption. The commission also approved a site plan for Ace Garage at 1701 Wood St. No public comments were made on the Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ace Garage site plan at 1701 Wood St (unanimous)
- Approved resolution forwarding Comprehensive Plan to City Council (unanimous)
Historic Landmarks Commission
The meeting was canceled due to lack of business. No items were scheduled for consideration.
- Meeting canceled — no business to conduct.
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss an update on the Evolve Comprehensive Plan. This is a discussion item with no proposed decisions or votes listed on the agenda.
- Update from Evolve Comprehensive Plan
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will vote on several contracts for equipment and services, including emergency generators, police radios, and a sanitation truck, funded by various sources such as WPCD and opioid settlement funds. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the sewer use ordinance (Article 927) and a tabled resolution for redevelopment of 141 Zane Street. Committee minutes and reports will be presented.
- Erb Electric - flood damaged emergency generator for WPCD
- Motorola Solutions - police cruiser radios for WPD capital outlays
- Hunter Truck Sales - sanitation truck for Sanitation/Recycling Maintenance/Replacement Fund
- Resolution to amend and reenact Article 927 (Sewer Use)
- Resolution for redevelopment site at 141 Zane Street (tabled)
Parks and Recreation
This agenda is not a regular meeting but an announcement for the Wheeling Turkey Trot event on November 28, 2024, organized by Parks and Recreation. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is purely promotional.
- Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m.
- 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 a.m.
- Event location: Wheeling University
- Registration at wheelingwv.gov/turkeytrot
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 from October 29, 2024, financial and operations reports, committee reports, and old and new business. No specific decisions, public hearings, or notable items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 29, 2024
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
- Committee reports
- Old and new business
Board of Zoning Appeals
The board will vote on minutes from October 17, then weigh a variance request from YWCA to reduce setbacks and increase lot coverage on three vacant lots at 2351, 2349, and 2345 Chapline St. The proposed variances would allow side setbacks as low as 0 feet, front/rear setbacks of 0/10 feet, and lot coverage up to 80% to construct a new building.
- YWCA variance to reduce front and side yard setbacks to 0 feet on Chapline St.
- Variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 45% to 80%
- Variance to reduce rear setback from 20' to 10'
- Proposal to construct new building on three vacant lots at 2351, 2349, 2345 Chapline St.
- Approval of October 17 meeting minutes
Parks and Recreation
The Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes from October 24, 2024. The body will also hold discussions regarding the Turkey Trot and Wild and Wonderful Winterland.
- Discussion on Turkey Trot
- Discussion on Wild and Wonderful Winterland
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will vote on unfinished business including flood damage repair contracts, dilapidated structure liens, and opioid settlement fund allocations. New propositions include contracts for a flood-damaged generator, police cruiser radios, a sanitation truck, and several resolutions for redevelopment at 141 Zane Street, HUD and CBDG amendments, and façade improvements. The agenda also features held-over minutes from the Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority, Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission.
- Flood Damaged Main Sewage Pump Inlet Gates contract with TS Elliott LLC
- Opioid Settlement Funds for Wheeling Police Department and WTRF media programming
- Redevelopment of Site 141 Zane Street
- HUD and CBDG Substantial Amendments
- Wheeling Heritage Trail Connector Project with WVDOT DOH Grant
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will discuss the October 2024 financial report during its meeting. This is a routine review of the city's monthly financial performance.
- October 2024 financial report review
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet to discuss a single property at 1107 Main Street. The agenda lists only a discussion item with no further details on proposed actions or decisions.
- Discussion on 1107 Main Street
City Council Meetings
The Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss water system improvements. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed; the agenda contains only this one discussion item.
- Discussion on Water System Improvements
Traffic Commission
The November 14, 2024 meeting of the Wheeling Traffic Commission was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. The next scheduled meeting is December 12, 2024.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss the Wheeling Forward 2034 Comprehensive Plan. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as minutes approval, reports, and unfinished business.
- Discussion on Wheeling Forward 2034 Comprehensive Plan
Arts and Cultural Commission
The Arts and Cultural Commission will meet to discuss new business including a $4,000 funding request for the Hilltop Youth Music Camp, a previously approved $350 grant for a Sabra Son event with a new date, and plans for the city's Light Up Night celebration on November 20. Old business includes a question about funding the Annual Christmas Celebration from the commission's account.
- Light Up Night event on Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30 PM — craft discussion
- Sabra Son event: already approved $350, new date under consideration (December 14?)
- Hilltop Youth Music Camp: Douglas McCall requests $4,000 for summer camp in June
- Annual Christmas Celebration: question on whether payment comes from commission account
- Approval of minutes and treasurer's report
Hall of Fame Board
The board will meet to review committee reports and hold an executive session to discuss potential candidates. Votes on candidates for the Philanthropy and Sports & Athletics categories are scheduled.
- Candidate votes for Philanthropy category
- Candidate votes for Sports & Athletics category
- Discussion of 2025 Induction Ceremony
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider a demolition request for a property at 525 S Front Street, located within the Wheeling Island Historic District. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Demolition request at 525 S Front St., Wheeling Island Historic District
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will meet to discuss one item: a development/redevelopment designation for 141 Zane Street, associated with Bogeys Carryout and Larry Lewis. The meeting is a discussion only, with no voting or final action listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of development/redevelopment designation for 141 Zane Street (Bogeys Carryout, Larry Lewis)
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will hold a public hearing and consider enacting Article 375 of the Traffic Code to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety. Other business includes awarding contracts for flood cleanup, emergency demolitions, and water system improvements. The council also will vote on using opioid settlement funds for the police department and imposing demolition property liens on dilapidated structures.
- Public hearing and enactment of Article 375 Traffic Code for pedestrian and vehicle safety
- Emergency demolition at 77 12th Street funded by ARPA (Edgco)
- Flood cleanup contract for conveyor belt with Leslie Equipment Co. (WPCD)
- Opioid settlement funds allocation to Wheeling Police Department
- Line painting and restriping contract with Mid Atlantic Maintenance (City Service Fee)
Tree Board
The Wheeling Tree Board will discuss routine reports and several ongoing projects. Old business includes a South Wheeling Beautification Grant and Phase THREE of the Comprehensive Plan Update. New business includes a presentation to City Council on the Management Plan and the Tree City USA application.
- South Wheeling Beautification Grant
- Comprehensive Plan Update Phase THREE
- Tree Inventory software update
- USFS IRA Grant update
- City Council Presentation & Distribution of Management Plan
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
The authority will meet to review financial and operations reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.
- Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
Parks and Recreation
The Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes from the September 26th meeting. The body will also hold discussions regarding the Turkey Trot and Wild and Wonderful Winterland.
- Discussion on Turkey Trot
- Discussion on Wild and Wonderful Winterland
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 1, 3, and 5 Diamond Ave from R-1C Single-Family Medium Density to C-2 General Commercial. They will also receive a presentation from EvolveEA on the draft Comprehensive Plan. Action on the previous meeting minutes and other routine business are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing: zone change request for 1, 3, and 5 Diamond Ave from R-1C to C-2
- Presentation from EvolveEA on draft Comprehensive Plan
- Action on September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on three items at its October 17, 2024 meeting: an administrative appeal regarding parking at 8 Oak Park, a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 30 to 8 feet at 101 Harding Avenue, and a variance to increase building height from 45 to 55 feet at the YMCA on 55 Lounez Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from May 16, 2024.
- Administrative appeal by Brendan and Jamie Leary contesting a zoning decision about parking in the back yard at 8 Oak Park
- Variance to reduce side yard setback from 30' to 8' at 101 Harding Ave to build a shed on a corner lot
- Variance to increase height allowance from 45 to 55 feet at 55 Lounez Ave for an addition on top of the YMCA gym
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss one item. The session is designated as an executive session.
- Executive Session regarding property acquisition
City Council Meetings
City Council will hold a public hearing on amending Article 935 (Emergency Ambulance Service) and consider multiple contracts including flood-related repairs, traffic rule changes, and 11 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public service agreements for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also includes a budget revision resolution and an upper floor incentive grant for Robert and Libby Strong.
- Public hearing: Amending and reenacting Article 935 – Emergency Ambulance Service
- Boggs Environmental Consultants – fire stations city service fee (unfinished business)
- TS Elliott Contracting – flood damaged grit blowers sewage pump #3 (WPCD)
- Resolution – upper floor incentive grant for Robert and Libby Strong
- Resolution budget revision No. 1 – General Fund
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on October 15, 2024, to discuss the September financial report and a budget revision (No. 1). No other items are on the agenda.
- Discussion of September Financial Report
- Discussion of Budget Revision No. 1
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission is meeting to review new business items. The primary discussion involves a request for a 4-way stop intersection at 13th and Jacob.
- Request for 4-way stop intersection at 13th and Jacob
Arts and Cultural Commission
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission will discuss a $1,500 funding request for the Bridge + Tunnel Towngate Christmas Show, along with Christmas parade participation. Other agenda items include approval of August minutes, the treasurer's report, and updates from the mural committee. The commission will also schedule the last two meetings of the year and an annual celebration.
- Request for $1,500 for Bridge + Tunnel Towngate Christmas Show
- Discussion on Christmas parade participation
- Approval of minutes from August meeting
- Treasurer's report
- Mural committee update
Hall of Fame Board
The Board will meet to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and hold an executive session to discuss potential inductees. Possible candidate votes are scheduled for the Philanthropy and Sports & Athletics committees. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and setting the next meeting date.
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates under WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
- Possible candidate vote for Philanthropy committee
- Possible candidate vote for Sports & Athletics committee
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024
- Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work on historic properties: chimney repointing at 753 Main St. and a fence at 700 Main St. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for chimney repointing at 753 Main St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 700 Main St.
City Council Meetings
Wheeling City Council will consider unfinished business including contracts for flood repair materials and services for the Water Pollution Control Division, as well as a Centrisys centrifuge rental and amending the Centre Market Commission. Under new business, they will vote on a traffic rule change for a four-way stop at Fawn and Fulton Streets, an amendment to Article 935 regarding Emergency Ambulance Service, and multiple contracts for flood-damaged equipment repairs. Additionally, they will approve a series of CDBG Public Services allocations for 2024 to local nonprofits and a resolution for Downtown Streetscape Addition funded by the General Fund.
- Amendment to Article 935 Emergency Ambulance Service
- TS Elliott Contracting flood-damaged grit blowers sewage pump #3 – WPCD ($ amount not specified)
- Air Science SafeFume Chamber and Equipment using 2023 JAG Grant
- 15 CDBG Public Services contracts for EY 2024 (Catholic Charities, Family Services, House of the Carpenter, etc.)
- Resolution for Downtown Streetscape Addition from General Fund
Parks and Recreation
The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission will review minutes from August, receive a departmental report, and discuss upcoming holiday events and community surveys. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.
- Discussion on Holiday Event(s)
- Discussion on Surveys
- Report from Parks & Recreation Department
Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority
The authority will meet to review financial and operations reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.
- Approval of August 27, 2024 minutes
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023 CAPER and consider a petition to rezone 1, 3, and 5 Diamond from R1-C to C-2. Several contracts are up for approval, including police vehicle purchases, emergency demolitions, and pickleball court construction. Council will also vote on resolutions for an upper-floor incentive program and a highway safety grant.
- Public hearing on FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
- Petition to rezone 1, 3, and 5 Diamond from R1-C to C-2
- Jim Shorkey Auto Group – police vehicles purchase from General Fund
- Edgco emergency demolition at 2601 Eoff Street and 1066-1070 McColloch Street (ARPA)
- Recreation Resource USA – pickleball courts at Patterson (ARPA)
City Council Meetings
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to review the August financial report and discuss potential changes to ambulance rates charged by the Fire Department. No formal votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion and possible future action.
- Review of August 2024 financial report
- Discussion on potential adjustments to Fire Department ambulance rates
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss one item. The session is scheduled as an executive session.
- Executive Session regarding property acquisition negotiation
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss specific traffic control and transit requests. The body will consider changes to signage and truck access on two streets and the status of a bus stop.
- Request for 4-way stop sign and no semi-truck traffic on Fawn and Fulton streets
- Request for reconsideration of removal/replacement of bus stop 303 Kruger Street
Arts and Cultural Commission
The Arts and Cultural Commission will review a proposal for a monthlong celebration of Wheeling glass in April 2025 in collaboration with the Oglebay Glass Museum and Ohio County Public Library. The commission will also follow up on mural project submissions, as no new requests have been received since September 2023.
- Discussion of a monthlong Wheeling glass celebration in April 2025 with Oglebay Glass Museum and OCPL
- Mural committee reports no new requests since September 2023; follow-up planned
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to discuss potential inductees, including an executive session under state code. Committee reports may include votes on candidates in categories such as Business, Education, and Sports. The board will also review minutes and financial reports.
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4)
- Possible candidate votes in Business, Industry & Professions committee
- Possible candidate votes in Education & Religion committee
- Possible candidate votes in Music & Fine Arts, Philanthropy, Public Service, Sports & Athletics committees
- Next meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024
Planning Commission
The Wheeling Planning Commission will consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports. The main action is a site plan review for National Equipment at Elm Terrace Plaza. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Site Plan Review for National Equipment at Elm Terrace Plaza
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for two specific property projects. The body will also act on the meeting minutes from July 11, 2024.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for Towngate Theatre Project at 2118 Market St.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new roof and façade restoration at 739 Main St.
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness at its September 5, 2024 meeting. One was for exterior renovations at Towngate Theatre (2118 Market St.), replacing asphalt shingles with white oak and poplar. The other was for a new roof and façade restoration at 739 Main St., including repainting and brick replacement. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Towngate Theatre exterior renovations (all in favor)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 739 Main St. roof and façade restoration (all in favor)
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss unfinished business regarding traffic rules and water pollution control contracts. The meeting includes original propositions for emergency demolitions and the installation of pickleball courts at Patterson.
- Emergency demolition of 2601 Eoff Street
- Emergency demolition of 1066, 1068, and 1070 McColloch Street
- Installation of pickleball courts at Patterson
- Traffic rule changes for handicap parking at 26 15th Street and a loading zone at 1060 Chapline Street
- Contracts for Water Pollution Control Division including Xylem, TS Elliott LLC, and Erb Electric
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee will meet to receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss the streetscape for 12th Street between Main Street and Water Street.
- Update on Comprehensive Plan
- Streetscape discussion for 12th Street between Main Street & Water Street
Parks and Recreation
The Wheeling Recreation Commission will review minutes from July, receive a department report, and discuss upcoming fall, Halloween, and holiday events as well as grant opportunities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists largely of updates and forward planning.
- Discussion on Fall, Halloween, and Holiday Events
- Discussion on Grant opportunities
- Report from Parks & Recreation Department
- Minutes from July 24, 2024
City Council Meetings
City Council will consider numerous items in unfinished business and original propositions. Agenda includes contracts for flood repairs at the Water Pollution Control Division, equipment purchases, a property lien at 20 Zane Street, and multiple resolutions for facade grants on Market Street and elsewhere. Also on the agenda are traffic rule changes and a joint use agreement.
- Centrisys rental services for centrifuge flood damage (WPCD)
- Edgco emergency demolition and abatement at 412 S Broadway (ARPA)
- Resolution facade grant for Brew Keepers at 2245 Market St.
- Traffic rule for handicap parking meter at 26 15th Street
- Savage Construction Gaewood Storm Sewer Improvements (ARPA)
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the July financial report. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond this procedural review.
- Discussion of July financial report
City Council Meetings
The Rules Committee will meet on August 20, 2024, to discuss a Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Amendment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists only this discussion item. The specific content of the amendment is not detailed in the agenda.
- Discussion on Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety Amendment
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss Private Outdoor Designated Areas (PODA).
- Discussion on Private Outdoor Designated Area (PODA)
Traffic Commission
The Wheeling Traffic Commission will vote on minutes and discuss two new business items: a loading zone request for 1060 Chapline Street (Methodist Building rear alley) and a request for a 2-hour handicap meter on 15th Street.
- Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024
- Request for loading zone at 1060 Chapline Street, Methodist Building (rear alley)
- Request for 2-hour handicap meter at 26-15th Street
Arts and Cultural Commission
The Arts and Cultural Commission will vote to approve minutes from April and May. They will hear committee reports on ArtsFest. Under new business, they will discuss a collaboration with the Ohio County Public Library (OCPL) for a Diorama Challenge and a concept for an OV Chopped Challenge. They will also consider hiring David Schmelick for videography/photography services on an ala carte basis.
- Approval of April and May meeting minutes
- Discussion of OCPL Diorama Challenge collaboration
- Discussion of OV Chopped Challenge concept
- Consideration of David Schmelick for videography/photography
- ArtsFest committee report
Hall of Fame Board
The board will meet to review reports from various committees and hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates. A vote on a candidate from the Business, Industry & Professions committee is scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates
- Possible vote on a candidate for Business, Industry & Professions
Planning Commission
The Wheeling Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit reconsideration for an AT&T wireless telecommunication facility near 908 National Road. The commission will also vote on minutes from June and July meetings and address any communications, reports, or new business.
- Special Use Permit: Reconsideration of AT&T Wireless Telecommunication Facility near 908 National Road
City Council Meetings
City Council will discuss several infrastructure repairs and demolition projects. The agenda includes items related to water treatment, sewage pumps, and property abatement.
- Demolition and abatement contracts for 412 S Broadway and 4414 Wood Street
- Stratford Road slip repair by O’Brien’s Companies
- Purchase of a water distribution truck from Shults Ford
- Sewage pump replacements by Xylem for Main Sewage Pump #3 and #4
- Property lien for 20 Zane Street
Parks and Recreation
The Wheeling Recreation Commission will hold officer elections, receive a report from the Parks & Recreation Director, discuss potential grant opportunities, and plan holiday events. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.
- Officer elections for the commission
- Report from Parks & Recreation Director on department operations
- Discussion of potential grant opportunities for parks and recreation projects
- Planning for upcoming holiday events
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will vote on budget revisions for the Coal Severance Fund and General Fund, and discuss a held-over project for Wesbanco Arena improvements. Other items include equipment purchases for the water pollution control division and contracts for abatement and truck operations.
- Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority: Wesbanco Arena Improvements (held over from May 28)
- Resolution: Budget Revision FY 24-25 - Coal Severance Fund
- Resolution: Budget Revision FY 24-25 - General Fund
- Aster Oilfield Services: Abatement & Demo Contract - General Fund
- Stephens Automotive Group: Ford Truck Operations - General Fund
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. These are routine financial oversight items, with no proposed ordinances or expenditures on the agenda.
- June Financial Report review
- End of Year Budget Review
Historic Landmarks Commission
The commission will consider demolition applications for 116 N. Park St. and 7 Maryland St. The meeting will also include a discussion regarding the Preservation Easement Program.
- Demolition request: 116 N. Park St.
- Demolition request: 7 Maryland St.
- Discussion on Preservation Easement Program
Hall of Fame Board
The board will review minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting and receive a Secretary-Treasurer report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential candidates. The board will also receive an update on the search for a new Philanthropy Committee member.
- Executive session discussion of possible candidates
- Update on Philanthropy Committee member search
- Review of June 11, 2024, meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The agenda consists of procedural items, including action on the June 10, 2024, meeting minutes and an executive session regarding litigation. No specific hearings or new business items are detailed in this agenda.
- Action on June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding legal opinion and litigation
City Council Meetings
The City Council will address unfinished business including cybersecurity insurance and docking systems. New propositions include several contracts for flood-related equipment and maintenance for WPCD. The council will also consider arena improvements and resolutions for FEMA engineering services.
- Flood repair equipment contracts including ERB Electric and Xylem
- Maintenance items for WPCD such as gate cylinders and vacuuming services
- Wesbanco Arena improvements via GWSEA
- Traffic rule changes for 20-minute meters at Market Plaza
- Resolutions regarding CBDG & HOME FY 2024 and FEMA engineering services
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will address unfinished business regarding flood repairs and water treatment chemicals. New proposals include a change to 20-minute meters at Market Plaza and several facade grant applications. The council will also review reports from the Planning Commission and Hall of Fame.
- Traffic rule change for 20-minute meters at Market Plaza
- Resolution for budget revision in the General Fund
- Façade Grant for 653 Main Street
- Façade Grant for 1054 Main Street
- Façade Grant for 38 15th Street
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on June 18, 2024. The meeting agenda consists of a discussion regarding the May financial report.
- May Financial Report
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will discuss several requests regarding street signage and traffic flow. Items include proposals for new stop signs, one-way patterns, and meter conversions.
- One-way traffic pattern request on Lenox Avenue
- Stop sign requests at Alberta Ave & Laurel St and Glenwood Road
- Yield sign request for Timberview Dr
- Mirror/hidden driveway request for Washington Avenue
- Meter conversion for Newbridge Academy drop-off/pick-up site
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will review committee reports and discuss potential candidates in an executive session. The board may also hold a vote on one candidate for the Public Service category. An update regarding the search for a Philanthropy Committee member is also scheduled.
- Discussion of possible candidates in Executive Session
- Possible vote on one candidate for Public Service
- Update on Philanthropy Committee member search
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a hearing regarding a petition to change the zoning of 109 Park View Lane from R-1B to EMO (Educational, Medical, and Office). The commission will also take action on the May 13, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Petition for Zone Change of 109 Park View Lane from R-1B to EMO (Educational, Medical, and Office)
Historic Landmarks Commission
The commission will review minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a demolition request for 209 N. Wabash St. and a discussion regarding the Preservation Easement Program.
- Demolition request for 209 N. Wabash St.
- Discussion on Preservation Easement Program
- Action on May 2, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The council will address unfinished business including Market Street parking rules and the FY 2024-2025 municipal levy estimate. The agenda also includes several new proposals for flood repair services and chemical supplies for the Water and WPCD departments.
- Two-hour parking meter rules on Market Street
- Municipal Council Levy Estimate FY 2024-2025
- Flood repair proposals for Washington Farms and Stratford Rd
- Chemical and equipment purchases for Water and WPCD departments
- Opioid settlement funding discussions
Parks and Recreation
The Wheeling Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with member introductions, a report from the Parks and Recreation Director, and an open period for other discussion items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Report from Parks and Recreation Director
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address routine business, including public hearings on littering and tobacco usage restrictions, and to consider various contracts and funding allocations. Items include opioid settlement funding for police and fire departments, flood repair services, and sewer projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with many items being routine approvals.
- Public hearing on littering and tobacco usage restrictions
- Opioid settlement funding for Wheeling Police and Fire Departments
- Contracts for flood repair services (Xylem, ERB Electric, Atlas Environmental, TS Elliott)
- Valley View sanitary sewer and storm sewer projects (Cast & Baker, James White Construction)
- Municipal Council Levy Estimate FY 2024-2025
City Council Meetings
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the April Financial Report. This is a routine review of the city's financial status for the previous month.
- Review of April Financial Report
City Council Meetings
The Public Safety Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet on May 16, 2024, at 4:30pm in City Council Chambers. The committee will discuss options for speed control on residential streets and the use of Opioid Settlement Funds.
- Options for speed control on residential streets
- Opioid Settlement Funds
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from St. Vincent de Paul Parish School at 127 Key Ave to reduce the front yard setback in the EMO zone from 30 feet to 12 feet and 11 feet for two new covered front entrances. The board will also approve minutes from the April 18, 2024 meeting.
- Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 12 feet
- Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 30 to 11 feet
- Purpose: two new covered front entrances at St. Vincent de Paul Parish School
- Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reports. The board will hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates, and the Sports & Athletics Committee will vote on one candidate. An update on the Philanthropy Committee member search is also on the agenda.
- Vote on 1 candidate from the Sports & Athletics Committee
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates under WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
- Update on Philanthropy Committee member search
- Approval of April 9, 2024 minutes
Planning Commission
The Wheeling Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan for new construction at The Linsly School, located at 60 Knox Lane. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of previous meeting minutes, communications, hearings, reports, and unfinished business.
- Site Plan Review: The Linsly School – 60 Knox Lane – New Construction
Traffic Commission
The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several traffic-related requests. Items include a proposed one-way traffic pattern on Lenox Avenue, a possible reduced speed limit on Kelly Drive and Lee Drive, and a request for parking meters at 2131 Market Street. The agenda also lists a request from the Wheeling Police Department, though details are not provided.
- Approve minutes from April 11, 2024
- Request for one-way traffic pattern on Lenox Avenue
- Discussion on reduced speed limit for Kelly Dr. and Lee Dr.
- Request for parking meters at 2131 Market Street
- Wheeling Police Department request (details not specified)
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address unfinished business and original propositions, including allocating opioid settlement funding to the police and fire departments, approving a sidewalk repair assistance program, and considering various contracts and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes several items for decision, such as fee revisions and construction contracts, as well as routine reports and minutes.
- Opioid Settlement Funding for Wheeling Police Department and Fire Department
- Home Owner Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program
- Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department Fee Revisions
- Amending Article 1103 on Littering and Article 547 on Tobacco Usage Restrictions
- Contracts: XYLEM Emergency Flood Services, ERB Electric Flood Repair, Raze International Abatement and Demolition
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 2023 and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence at 719 Market St. They will also discuss a Preservation Easement Program. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Certificate of Appropriateness for new fence at 719 Market St.
- Discussion on Preservation Easement Program
- Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two new business items: a conditional use permit for a commissary kitchen and variance requests from The Linsly School for a new dormitory. The board will also approve minutes from its December 2023 meeting.
- Tom Tuttle, 1154 National Road: conditional use permit for a commissary kitchen
- The Linsly School, 60 Knox Lane: variance to reduce dormitory parking from 1.5 spaces per room to 0.07
- The Linsly School: variance to allow parking aisle in front setback for new dormitory construction
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to consider several contracts and funding items, including a dehumidifier system for Wesbanco Arena, asbestos and demolition work, grass cutting and lawn care services, a sewer improvement project, and a membrane filtration pump. They will also discuss opioid settlement funding for the police and fire departments, a sidewalk repair assistance program, and a fence installation. The agenda includes routine reports and minutes, with no major policy decisions beyond these items.
- Arena RCIP transfer for dehumidifier system at Wesbanco Arena
- Aster Oilfield Services Inc. asbestos and demolition via WV DEP DLAP Grant
- CT Consultants Valley View Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement using ARPA funds
- Opioid Settlement Funding for Wheeling Police and Fire Departments
- Home Owner Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the March financial report. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused on reviewing the city's financial status for that month.
- Review of March Financial Report
Traffic Commission
The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider two parking-related requests: handicap meters at 44 15th Street and a no-parking zone at 110-114 Serig Drive. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from March 14, 2024
- Handicap meters requested for 44 15th Street
- No-parking zone requested for 110-114 Serig Drive
Planning Commission
The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes. The main item is a public hearing on a special use permit for a wireless telecommunication facility near 908 National Road.
- Special use permit for wireless telecommunication facility near 908 National Road
- Action on March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting on April 5, 2024, after being rescheduled from April 2. The council will consider several original propositions, including contracts for a dehumidifier system at Wesbanco Arena, asbestos and demolition work, grass cutting and lawn care services, a storm and sanitary sewer improvement project, and a membrane filtration pump for the water treatment plant. The agenda also includes a notice for a private club application, unfinished business on a parking garage and a traffic rule, and reports from committees and the city manager.
- Notice of application to operate a Private Club at 703 Warwood Ave by Garbo's Lost Cause LLC- John Vinesky
- JD&E Construction- Canopy Intermodal Parking Garage- R&R
- Traffic Rule- Junior Avenue Intersection
- Arena RCIP transfer-GWSEA- Dehumidifier System Wesbanco Arena
- Aster Oilfield Services Inc.- Asbestos and Demolition- WV DEP DLAP Grant
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024, has been canceled due to lack of business. No items will be considered at this meeting.
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to address a range of items including unfinished business from previous sessions, new propositions, and public comments. Key actions include potential approval of the FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Coal Severance budgets, a redevelopment resolution for 2207 Market Street, and a change order for a streetscape project. The agenda also includes several items held over from prior meetings, such as a property lien and playground construction contracts.
- Resolution FY 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
- Resolution FY 2024-2025 Coal Severance Budget
- Resolution Development/Redevelopment 2207 Market Street
- Property Lien- 315 S York Street
- Savage Construction- 36th Street, Clator, Elm Terrace Playgrounds- ARPA
City Council Meetings
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the February Financial Report. This is a routine review of the city's financial status.
- Review of February Financial Report
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss two items: a development/redevelopment designation for 2207 Market Street, associated with Wheeling Noods Ramen Bar and Christopher Burress, and the Evolve Comprehensive Plan Update. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Development/Redevelopment Designation for 2207 Market Street (Wheeling Noods Ramen Bar, Christopher Burress)
- Evolve Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
Traffic Commission
The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to handle new business, including approving minutes from a prior meeting and discussing requests related to local traffic and transit. The agenda includes a request to relocate an OVRTA bus stop and a request from the West Virginia Division of Highways concerning intersections on WV 88, E. Cove, and Junior Ave.
- Approve minutes from January 11, 2024
- Request to move OVRTA bus stop from corner of 303 Kruger Street
- Request from WVDOH regarding JCT WV 88, E. Cove, Junior Ave
City Council Meetings
Wheeling City Council is holding a work session to continue discussion on the 2024-2025 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.
- Continuing discussion on 2024-2025 Budget
Arts and Cultural Commission
The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of minutes, treasurer's report, committee reports, old and new business, and a nominating committee item. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.
- Approval of minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Committee reports
- Nominating committee
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main action is an executive session to discuss possible candidates, followed by votes on one candidate each in the Music & Fine Arts, Philanthropy, Public Service, and Sports & Athletics categories.
- Vote on one candidate in Music & Fine Arts
- Vote on one candidate in Philanthropy
- Vote on one candidate in Public Service
- Vote on one candidate in Sports & Athletics
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates under WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
Planning Commission
The Wheeling Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear communications, and consider a special use permit for a wireless telecommunication facility near 908 National Road. The meeting includes reports, unfinished business, and new business items.
- Special use permit for wireless telecommunication facility near 908 National Road
- Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will hold a work session on March 5, 2024, at 4:45 pm. The sole item on the agenda is a discussion of the 2024-2025 budget. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 Budget
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will consider a range of items including contracts for water pollution control, garage maintenance, and street resurfacing, as well as facade loans and a traffic rule change. Several items are carried over from previous meetings, and public comment is invited.
- 2024 Flow Meter Operations and Maintenance Water Pollution Control
- Carl Walker Construction- Intermodal Garage- 5-year Repair and Maintenance Plan
- Carl Walker Construction- 10th Street Garage- 5-year Repair and Maintenance Plan
- Traffic Rule- Two-hour parking- West Side Water Street
- Resolution- Façade Loan- 102 Carmel Road- Tanli Holdings LLC
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, financial and operations reports, committee reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.
- Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
- Committee reports
- Next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2024
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss traffic and parking on Water Street. This is a discussion item only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion on Water Street traffic and parking
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on February 20, 2024, to discuss the January Financial Report. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Review of the January Financial Report
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council will address unfinished business regarding property liens on 13th and Eoff Streets and the replacement of a dump truck for the water distribution fund. The agenda includes original propositions for 5-year repair and maintenance plans for the Intermodal Garage and 10th Street Garage, both involving Carl Walker Construction. Additionally, the council will consider a 2022 TIF Bond transfer for economic development and a resolution for Home4Good.
- 5-year Repair and Maintenance Plan for Intermodal Garage with Carl Walker Construction
- 5-year Repair and Maintenance Plan for 10th Street Garage with Carl Walker Construction
- 2022 TIF BOND transfer for TIF District Economic Development via OVADC
- Hempfield Tunnel Rehabilitation project fund with National Gunite
- 2024 Flow Meter Operations and Maintenance for Water Pollution Control
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for February 15, 2024, is canceled because there is no business to conduct. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for March 21, 2024.
- February 15, 2024 meeting canceled
- Next meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024
Arts and Cultural Commission
The commission will conduct a meeting to review committee reports and old business. New business includes discussions regarding DAR Madonna of the Trail and other proposals.
- DAR Madonna of the Trail discussion
- Review of other proposals
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main action is a vote on one candidate in the Business, Industry & Professions category, and the board will hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates.
- Vote on one candidate in Business, Industry & Professions
- Executive session to discuss possible candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024
Planning Commission
The City of Wheeling is beginning a planning process to determine future community investment and energy focus. This first workshop is part of a four-part series to develop a comprehensive plan that guides land use and growth for up to 10 years.
- First of four public workshops for the comprehensive planning process
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, was cancelled because there was no business to conduct. No items were discussed or decided.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will address unfinished business regarding the bus levy and water well rehabilitation. The meeting also includes several original propositions concerning police department organization and water treatment plant equipment.
- Bus Levy May 2024 election discussion
- GM Baker & Son well rehabilitation for Wells 5 and 6
- Ford Office Technology Centre Market Security System ARPA funding
- Property liens for 13th Street and Eoff Street
- Resolution for cleanup and remediation at 58 19th Street
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Historic Landmarks Commission
The February 1, 2024 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 a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 28, 2023, and receive financial and operations reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of standard procedural items.
- Approval of minutes from November 28, 2023
- Financial report by Nancy Hughes
- Operations report by Kelly Tucker
- Committee reports
- Old and new business
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on January 22, 2024. The meeting will include a follow-up presentation regarding Urban 3.
- Urban 3 follow up presentation
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and committee reports. The main items are original propositions to consider contracts for water system maintenance, well rehabilitation, a security system, and placing a bus levy on the May 2024 ballot.
- Tyler Technologies annual system maintenance for Water-UAR-General Fund
- Bus Levy for May 2024 election
- GM Baker & Son to rehabilitate Well 5 & Well 6 for Water
- Ford Office Technology for Centre Market Security System funded by ARPA
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Meetings
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss the December Financial Report. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a routine review of the city's monthly financials.
- December Financial Report review
Traffic Commission
The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 14, 2023, and discuss traffic and parking plans for Water Street and the Warwood truck route. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Approve minutes from December 14, 2023
- Discussion on Water Street traffic and parking plans
- Discussion on Warwood truck route
Hall of Fame Board
The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board met to approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and discuss potential inductees in executive session. Committees are preparing candidates for February and future meetings, and the board noted upcoming membership changes.
- Account balance $4,127.23 as of Dec 31, 2023
- Executive session held to discuss possible candidates
- Candidate presented for Business, Industry & Professions
- Sports & Athletics to present two candidates next meeting
- Wayne Barte to step down in spring; replacement for Rev. Bob Willits forwarded to Mayor
Planning Commission
The January 8, 2024, Planning Commission meeting is canceled because there is no business to conduct. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 12, 2024.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of business
- Next meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024
Historic Landmarks Commission
The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024, was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of business
City Council Meetings
The Wheeling City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports. The main items are a proposed small retail business B&O tax credit and monetary relief program for the Downtown Streetscape Project, and a resolution for a budget revision. Several commission minutes are also held over for approval.
- Downtown Streetscape Project Small Retail Business B&O Tax Credit and Monetary Relief Program
- Resolution - Budget Revision for Fund Allocation
- Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes (Sept 7, 2023)
- Planning Commission Minutes (Sept 11, 2023)
- Traffic Commission Minutes (Nov 16, 2023)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Meetings
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a single item: an executive session on property acquisition. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Executive session on property acquisition