Wheeling public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss one item. The agenda consists of a review of the November Financial Report.

• November Financial Report

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on December 16, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. The committee will discuss a lane abandonment request for Elmwood Place. An executive session will be held to discuss property sales.

• Lane abandonment request for Elmwood Place
• Executive session to discuss property sales

City Council Meetings

The council will discuss a resolution to provide a Section 108 loan guarantee. It will also hear a public hearing on substantial amendments to FY 2021, 2022 and 2025 CDBG. Additional items include a traffic rule proposal for no parking on Delaware Street and applications for private clubs at 2247 Market Street and 2153 Main Street.

• Resolution: Section 108 loan guarantee
• Resolution: Greenwood Storm Sewer Improvements
• Public hearing on substantial amendments to FY 2021, 2022 and 2025 CDBG
• Application to operate private club Vue 42 at 2247 Market Street
• Traffic rule proposal: no parking on Delaware Street

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to discuss specific traffic control and transit requests. The body will consider changes to signage and stop locations at three different sites.

• Stop sign request for 37th St & Eoff St
• Bus stop relocation request for National Rd. & Coal Ave.
• Discussion on Mt. Wood Intersection

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025, was canceled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for January 12, 2026.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025 was canceled due to a lack of business. No items were discussed, decided, or proposed.

Tree Board

The Wheeling Tree Board will discuss the USFS grant update and the upcoming bid opening for the Wheeling Island Tree Maintenance and Removal project. It will review tree purchasing and planting plans for South Wheeling, Garden Park, and Wheeling Island, including timelines and replacement numbers. The board will also consider applying for the 2025 Communitree Demonstration City Grant, which offers up to $20,000 with a 50/50 match. Additional items include outreach planning for Arbor Day 2026 and routine reports.

• USFS grant update – Wheeling Island Tree Maintenance and Removal bid to be opened at 2 pm in the Ohio County Extension Office
• Tree purchasing and planting plan: South Wheeling (winter), Garden Park – one tree replacement by June 2026, Wheeling Island – 10 trees removed = 10 trees planted by 2027
• 2025 Communitree Demonstration City Grant – up to $20,000, 50/50 match, volunteer and in‑kind values count, limited to the Urban Forestry Grant area
• Arbor Day 2026 outreach – Celtis occidentalis and Diospyros virginiana ordered; planning committee lead Karen Jaunsen; possible location Fulton Park
• Treasurer’s Report and minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will discuss unfinished business items including a 30‑minute parking rule for 2518 Chapline Street and a no‑parking rule for Delaware Street. A grant proposal for Phase 1 of the Robrecht Trailhead (Cast & Baker) will be reviewed. The council will consider a resolution to fund food for fines in December 2025 and a land and water conservation resolution for Tunnel Green. Additional reports and petitions will also be heard.

• Traffic Rule – 30‑minute parking at 2518 Chapline Street
• Cast & Baker – Robrecht Trailhead Phase 1 EPA grant request
• Traffic Rule – No parking on Delaware Street
• LaRoche Tree Service Inc. – Heritage Port Arena RCIP project
• Resolution – Food for Fines, December 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals scheduled a meeting for November 20, 2025, at 9:30 am in the City Council Chambers. The meeting was cancelled because there was insufficient business to discuss. No agenda items were presented for consideration.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council meeting will address several original proposals, including a new 30‑minute parking rule for 2518 Chapline Street, a tank repair project for Southern Corrosion at Oglebay Park, and a temporary housing initiative by the Salvation Army's Life Hub. The council will also review unfinished business items such as support and maintenance for In‑Synch Systems for police and a replacement meter for Brook Park water. Additional agenda items include the mayor’s report, clerk’s report, and various petitions.

• Traffic Rule – 30 Minute Parking at 2518 Chapline Street
• Southern Corrosion – Tank repair at Oglebay Park (Water)
• Cast & Baker – Robrecht Trailhead Phase 1 – EPA Grant – Project Fund
• Life Hub – Salvation Army – Temporary Housing – Opioid
• FPG Co. – Replacement Meter at Brook Park (Water)

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss the October financial report.

• October Financial Report

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider requests for no parking zones and a 30-minute parking limit on specific streets.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes
• Request for no parking on Delaware Street
• Request for 30-minute parking at 2518 Chapline Street

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Arts and Cultural Commission will review old business items, including three mural projects that have been postponed. Each mural – at the Wheeling Community Development Services (WCDS), the RM Wilson location, and the Wheeling Yacht Club – remains on hold until an artist is identified. No new business items are listed for decision at this meeting.

• WCDS mural – tabled until further notice
• RM Wilson mural – tabled until an artist is found
• Wheeling Yacht Club mural – tabled until an artist is found
• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes

Hall of Fame Board

The Hall of Fame Board will discuss possible candidates for the 2027 induction. It will also consider the meeting location while the city‑county building is under construction and select a new member for the Philanthropy Committee. Routine reports and an executive session on candidate nominations are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of possible candidates for 2027 Hall of Fame
• Decision on meeting location during city‑county building construction
• Selection of a new Philanthropy Committee member

Human Rights Commission

The Wheeling Human Rights Commission will hear reports on its community outreach series, fair‑housing education, and parking options for new and expectant mothers. It will also receive updates on the fifth annual community award and the Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration planned for January 2026. New business includes a review of the citizen inquiry/complaint activity log through November 7, 2025. The meeting concludes with member remarks and an opportunity for public comments.

• Community Outreach Series Panel Discussions – Committee members report
• Fair Housing Education and Outreach – Report of staff and commissioner activities
• Discussion regarding parking for new and expectant mothers – Report
• Fifth Annual Community Award for someone who supports human rights – Report
• Citizen Inquiry/Complaint Activity Log through November 7, 2025 – New business

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission meeting on November 10, 2025 will review the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a final site plan review for the Wash Rite parcel (10‑W53‑91.1) on Mt Dechantal Road. The commission will consider a resolution concerning the 841 National Road‑7Brew project.

• Action on August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Final Site Plan Review – Wash Rite parcel (10‑W53‑91.1) on Mt Dechantal Rd
• Resolution for 841 National Road‑7Brew project

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will convene to review the minutes from their October 2, 2025, meeting and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a Studio MC addition at 2239 Market St.

• Review October 2, 2025, meeting minutes
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Studio MC addition at 2239 Market St.

The commission approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to table the certificate of appropriateness request for 30 days was carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled certificate of appropriateness request for 30 days (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss traffic rule changes for Hawthorne Court and Main Street. The body is also considering maintenance and replacement contracts for police and water systems.

• Traffic rule for 3 Way Stop Intersection at Hawthorne Court
• No Parking Zone for Alley 514 Main Street
• Centrisys Centrifuge Rental for October 2025 (WPCD)
• In-Synch Systems Support & Maintenance for Police
• FPG Co. Replacement Meter at Brook Park for Water

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will consider the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a new mission and vision for the city's recreation plan. The commission will also discuss the annual Turkey Trot event.

• Review and approve minutes from September 25, 2025 meeting
• Discussion on mission and vision for the recreation plan
• Discussion on the Turkey Trot event

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation department is holding a community Halloween event on October 24, 2025. Activities include trick‑or‑treating, candy stations, vendor stalls, balloon animals by Jingles the Clown, and live music by the band Jukebox. The event takes place at Plaza on Market (5:30 pm–7:30 pm) and Centre Market (6 pm–10 pm).

• Plaza on Market: trick‑or‑treat, candy stations, vendors, balloon animal (5:30 pm–7:30 pm)
• Centre Market: vendors and band Jukebox performance (6 pm–10 pm, music 7 pm–10 pm)
• Balloon animal entertainment provided by Jingles the Clown

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond. The council will consider the third reading of the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025. Additional items include several CDBG EY 2025 public‑service allocations and original propositions on traffic rules and a paving contract.

• Public hearing: Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond
• 3rd reading of Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025
• Traffic Rule – 3‑Way Stop Intersection at Hawthorne Court
• Traffic Rule – No Parking Zone in Alley at 514 Main Street
• Cast & Baker – Duquesne Ave paving contract with WPCD‑Water

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the September financial report.

• September Financial Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 was canceled because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were discussed. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is set for November 10, 2025.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will first approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request from Studio MC at 2239 Market St to change setbacks, increase lot coverage, and reduce parking for an addition. The board will also review a conditional use permit for Mike Heilman at 3601 Jacob St for indoor climate‑controlled storage. Finally, a conditional use permit for Hermes Holdings LLC at 101 N 20th St to open an event/community center will be discussed.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2025
• Studio MC – variance at 2239 Market St: reduce side yard setback to 4.6’, increase lot coverage to 90%, reduce parking to 5 spaces (addition)
• Mike Heilman – conditional use permit at 3601 Jacob St for indoor climate‑controlled storage
• Hermes Holdings LLC – conditional use permit at 101 N 20th St to open an event/community center

The board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It granted variances for Studio MC at 2239 Market St, cutting the side‑yard setback to 4.6 feet, raising lot coverage to 90 percent, and lowering required parking to five spaces. The board also approved conditional use permits for Mike Heilman at 3601 Jacob St to operate indoor climate‑controlled storage, and for Hermes Holdings LLC at 101 N 20th St to run an event/community center.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variances for Studio MC, 2239 Market St: side yard setback reduced to 4.6’, lot coverage increased to 90%, parking requirement reduced to 5 spaces (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Mike Heilman, 3601 Jacob St, indoor climate‑controlled storage in historic C‑2 building (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Hermes Holdings LLC, 101 N 20th St, event/community center (unanimous)

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will discuss a Towngate Christmas show proposal and two mural projects. The commission will also review the treasurer's report and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Towngate Christmas show proposal request: $1,180
• WCDS Mural Project information presented
• Chad Thalman - Wheeling Yacht Club mural project proposal
• Blues Fest scheduled for August 7-9
• Feral Faire & Small Business Saturday reminder

Hall of Fame Board

The Hall of Fame Board will vote to fill the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary‑Treasurer and committee chair positions for the 2025‑2027 term. Members will discuss candidate nominations for 2027 and review feedback from the June 28, 2025 ceremony. The agenda also notes a change to the November meeting date because the city‑county building will be closed on Veterans Day and mentions future meeting‑location changes due to building renovations.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary‑Treasurer and committee chairs (2‑year term 2025‑2027)
• Discussion of possible candidates for 2027 Hall of Fame induction
• Review of feedback from the June 28, 2025 ceremony
• November meeting moved because the city‑county building is closed on Veterans Day
• Future meeting location changes due to city‑county building renovations

City Council Meetings

The council will hold public hearings on the 2025 water and sanitary sewer system improvement bond, water rates, sewer rates, an amendment to Article 191 of the Municipal Court, and a SWN lease. It will also conduct a third reading of the water and sewer bond and the associated rate measures. Additionally, a second reading of the Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025 and several community development block grant projects will be considered.

• Public hearing on Bond Series 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
• Third reading of Bond Series 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
• Third reading of water rates and sewer rates linked to the 2025 bond
• Second reading of Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025
• Resolutions for façade improvements at 41 15th St, 722 Main St, 724 Main St, 1400 Main St, 1610 Wood St, 1101 Market St, and 944 Main St

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will review and vote on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: a fence at 707 Market St., a studio addition at 2239 Market St., and a façade project at 722‑724 Main St. The commission will also consider the CLG comment sheet for the Dimmeydale nomination. These items are listed under New Business and Old Business respectively.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – fence at 707 Market St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness – studio addition at 2239 Market St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness – façade work at 722‑724 Main St.
• Review of CLG comment sheet for Dimmeydale nomination

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review the director's report and previous meeting minutes. Members will discuss the Freaky Friday Halloween Event, the Turkey Trot, and the Parks & Rec Comprehensive Plan.

• Freaky Friday Halloween Event discussion
• Turkey Trot discussion
• Parks & Rec Comprehensive Plan discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will first approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a variance request submitted by Patrick J. McDermott for 20 Linden Ave. The request seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 5 feet to 4 feet and the side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet to allow rebuilding a garage.

• Approve minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting
• Variance request by Patrick J. McDermott, 20 Linden Ave, to reduce rear yard setback from 5' to 4'
• Variance request to reduce side setback from 5' to 3'
• Purpose of variance: rebuild garage

The board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The board granted Patrick J. McDermott variances to reduce the rear yard setback to 4 ft and the side setback to 3 ft for rebuilding his garage at 20 Linden Ave. The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved rear yard setback variance to 4 ft for 20 Linden Ave (all in favor)
• Approved side yard setback variance to 3 ft for 20 Linden Ave (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council will meet on September 16, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The committee will review and discuss the August financial report for the city. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the August financial report

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council meeting will cover routine business such as roll call, reading of prior minutes, a public hearing on the FY 2024 CAPER, and various reports and petitions. Council members will consider several original propositions, including the second reading of the 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements bond series and related water and sewer rate measures. Additional items include contracts for equipment rentals and an executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Bond Series 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements (2nd Reading)
• Water Rates – Water System Improvements – 2025 Bond
• Sewer Rates – Sewer System Improvements – 2025 Bond
• Oglebay Park Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2025
• Executive Session – discussion on property acquisition

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will review several public safety requests. Items include approving the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes and evaluating requests for a stop sign on Hawthorne Court and no‑parking zones on 514 Main Street and at the corner of Maple and Edgwood. The commission will discuss any additional items submitted by attendees.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 Minutes
• Request for Stop Sign at Hawthorne Court
• Request for No Parking Zone at 514 Main Street
• Request for No Parking Zone at the corner of Maple and Edgwood

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, is canceled due to lack of business.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission will meet on September 4, 2025, to act on the August 7 meeting minutes and discuss new business, including a demolition request and a certificate of appropriateness for façade and roof repairs.

• Demolition request for 70 Virginia St in Wheeling Island Historic District
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 829 Market St roof and façade repairs

The commission approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the façade restoration at 829 Market St, with all commissioners in favor. No new action was taken on the demolition request for 70 Virginia St. A discussion was held about a gas meter violation, but no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 829 Market St (all in favor)

Tree Board

The Wheeling Tree Board will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer’s report, and discuss ongoing and new business including a USFS grant update, community event planning, tree purchasing for four locations, and outreach efforts. The meeting is held at the Ohio County Public Library and is accessible via Zoom.

• USFS Grant update
• Tree purchasing and planting for Mozart, Fulton, Dimmydale, and Cemetery Association
• Ohio County Country Fair tabling (October 4–5)
• Press release update for outreach planning
• Distribution of tree owners manuals

City Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a bond series for water and sanitary sewer system improvements. The meeting includes several pending items regarding police vehicle equipment and a private club application.

• Bond Series 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
• Private club application for Yeager’s Hoagie King LLC at 3900 Jacob Street
• Vacating and abandoning lane at 52 Elmwood Place
• Environmental Standards resolution for 58 19th Street
• Police vehicle and equipment procurement from Jim Shorkey Auto Group, Bearcom, Motorola Solutions, and Northside Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram

Parks and Recreation

The Wheeling Recreation Commission will review minutes from its June meeting, hear a report from the Parks & Recreation Director, and discuss plans for a Halloween event and the Turkey Trot. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 9:30 am has been cancelled because there is no business to conduct. The meeting was to be held at City Council Chambers.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will review a second budget revision for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a resolution regarding the Degasperis Lease at 114 Main Street and 121 Kenney Street. The agenda includes contracts for emergency demolition, insurance policies, and street paving, along with several police vehicle and equipment purchases.

• Resolution- Degasperis Lease- 114 Main Street & 121 Kenney Street
• Resolution- FY 25-26 Budget Revision #2
• Edgco Inc. – Emergency Demo 113 Ohio Street- ARPA
• Mobile Solid Solutions -Digester Cleaning- Contract A- Sewer Bonds
• Bearcom- Police Vehicle Equipment-Police

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet to review the July financial report and the second revision of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget.

• Review July Financial Report
• FY25-26 General Fund Budget Revision #2

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve the July 10, 2025 minutes and discuss two stop sign requests for Hawthorne Court and Hildar Street. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Request for stop sign at Hawthorne Court
• Request for stop sign at Hildar Street

City Council Meetings

The City Council will review contracts for insurance, cybersecurity, and sewer maintenance, as well as traffic rule changes and ARPA-funded projects. The meeting includes reports from committees and the city manager.

• Traffic rule changes for Route 2, Walden Avenue, and 17th & Wood Street
• ARPA projects: Edgco Inc. emergency demo and Savage Construction sewer improvements
• Sewer bonds: Verdantas waste water services and Mobile Solid Solutions digester cleaning
• Contracts: USI Insurance policy and Glessner Wharton Andrews cybersecurity insurance
• Road paving: Cast & Baker 11th Street project

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Development Committee will discuss leasing municipal property adjacent to 114 Main Street and 121 Kenny Street. The committee will also review a lane abandonment request for 52 Elmwood Place.

• Lease of municipal property adjacent to 114 Main St & 121 Kenny St
• Lane abandonment request for 52 Elmwood Place

City Council Meetings

The Public Works Committee of Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss improvements to the city's water and sewer systems.

• Discussion on Water & Sewer System Improvements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a home occupation permit and review several site plans and resolutions. The meeting includes a review of a drive-thru facility and property resolutions.

• Class II Home Occupation Permit for Herbalife Nutrition Club at 128 South Park St
• Site Plan Review for 7Brew Drive Thru at 841 National Road
• Resolution for 2345 Chapline St
• Resolution for 990 Mt Dechantal Rd

The Wheeling Planning Commission adopted the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a Class II Home Occupation permit for a shake and nutrition club at 128 South Park St. It also approved the final site plan for Who Brew, LLC, a 520‑sq‑ft drive‑through business. Resolutions for the YWCA at 2345 Chapline St and the Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd were likewise approved.

• Adopted July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Class II Home Occupation permit for 128 South Park St (all in favor)
• Approved final site plan for Who Brew, LLC (all in favor)
• Approved YWCA resolution for 2345 Chapline St (all in favor)
• Approved Eye Care Center resolution for 990 Mt Dechantal Rd (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 p.m. (all in favor)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to act on meeting minutes and review two property requests. The body will discuss a demolition and a certificate of appropriateness for a fence.

• Demolition request for 70 Virginia St in the Wheeling Island Historic District
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 707 Market St

The commission approved the minutes from April 3, 2025. It voted to table the demolition application for 70 Virginia St on Wheeling Island Historic District for 60 days, requesting the property be made available to potential buyers. It also tabled the Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 707 Market St. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Tabled demolition of 70 Virginia St for 60 days (all in favor)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 707 Market St (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to address unfinished business and new business. The primary item for consideration is a site plan review for Wash Rite.

• Site Plan Review: Wash Rite – Mt Dechantal Rd Parcel 10-W53-91.1

The commission adopted the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the preliminary site plan for Wash Rite on the Mt Dechantal Rd parcel after reviewing a traffic study that showed no significant impacts. The motion passed with five AYES (Baum, Conner, Seidler, Monroe, Lanham) and one NO (Schwarz). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wash Rite preliminary site plan (5 AYES, 1 NO)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from November 21, 2024. The board will also consider a request for a conditional use permit for a restaurant and lounge.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Billy’s Brickyard at 135 Virginia St. for a restaurant and lounge

The Board approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit for the property at 135 Virginia St, allowing the owner to operate Diane’s Restaurant and Lounge after flood damage. The motion passed with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 135 Virginia St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Meetings

City Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading regarding a Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System Bond. The body will also consider several traffic rule changes and budget revisions for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• Public hearing and 3rd reading for Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System Bond
• Emergency interceptor repair by Edgco Inc
• Emergency repair on Monroe Avenue by Cast & Baker
• Proposed 'No Right on Red' rule at Route 2 and Northern Parkway
• Budget revisions for the General Fund and Coal Severance for FY 25-26

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the June Financial Report and end-of-year budget review. The body will also address revisions to the FY25-26 General Fund and Coal Severance.

• June Financial Report
• FY25-26 General Fund revisions
• FY25-26 Coal Severance revisions
• End of Year Budget Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a site plan review for Wash Rite. The commission will also act on the meeting minutes from June 9, 2025.

• Site Plan Review: Wash Rite – Mt Dechantal Rd Parcel 10-W53-91.1
• Action on June 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The commission adopted the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. A motion to approve the preliminary Wash Rite site plan was denied because it lacked a majority (3‑3 vote). Commissioners requested additional traffic and intersection data before any final approval can be considered. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Adopted June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Denied preliminary Wash Rite site plan approval (3‑3, no majority)
• Requested additional traffic and intersection data before final approval
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (motion passed)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to consider several requests for changes to street signage, markings, and traffic controls. The body will discuss specific safety and access requests at various city intersections and locations.

• Commercial loading/unloading zone request for 950 Main Street (Bridge Tavern)
• Request for no right turn on red at Northern Parkway/Route 2 intersection
• Request for 4-way stop at 17th and Wood St
• Yellow line addition and stop sign replacement on Walden Avenue
• Discussion on speed limits and crosswalks in Centre Market

Historic Landmarks Commission

The July 3, 2025, meeting of the Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss a budget revision for fiscal year 2025-26 and a second reading of a Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System Bond. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts for water and police departments.

• Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System Bond (2nd Read)
• FY 25-26 Budget Revision
• Emergency Interceptor Repair contract with Edgco Inc
• Emergency Repair on Monroe Avenue with Cast & Baker
• Amending Article 903.09 regarding Private Outdoor Designated Areas operating times

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of the Wheeling City Council is meeting to discuss a revision to the FY 25-26 budget.

• FY 25-26 Budget Revision

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss a budget revision for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• FY 25-26 Budget Revision

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review department reports and discuss upcoming recreation events. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 25, 2025.

• Approval of March 25, 2025 minutes
• Parks & Rec Department report
• Discussion on future recreation events

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Authority will meet to review financial and operations reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker

City Council Meetings

City Council will hold public hearings regarding Articles 787, 720, and 701, as well as the CDBG Annual Action and Five Year Consolidated Plans. The body is also reviewing numerous contracts for water treatment chemicals, infrastructure repairs, and police equipment.

• Public hearings on Articles 787, 720, and 701
• CDBG FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Five Year Consolidated Plan hearing
• Proposed Grandview Slip Repair by Ohio West Virginia Excavating
• Proposed amendment to Article 903.09 regarding Private Outdoor Designated Areas operating times
• Proposed FY 21, 22, and 23 Home Program Budget Revision

Hall of Fame Board

The Board is meeting to discuss the 2025 ceremony budget and finalize logistics for the June 28 Induction Ceremony. Members will also hold an executive session to discuss possible candidates.

• 2025 ceremony budget update
• Executive session to discuss possible candidates
• Logistics for June 28 Induction Ceremony including programs, plaques, and catering
• Term renewals

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the May financial report.

• May Financial Report

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss requests for new traffic controls, parking zones, and safety markings. The body will review specific requests for stop signs, turn restrictions, and crosswalks across various city locations.

• Commercial loading/unloading zone request for 950 Main Street (Bridge Tavern)
• Request for 'no right turn on red' at Northern Parkway/Route 2 intersection
• Request for 4-way stop at 17th & Wood St
• Yellow line extension and no parking request at Louisa/Oakland Avenue
• Discussion on speed limits and crosswalks in Centre Market

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a request to change the zoning of a property on National Road. The body will also act on the minutes from the May 12, 2025, meeting.

• Zone change request for 1154 National Road from R1B Single Family to C-2 General Commercial (Tom Tuttle)

The commission adopted the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. After hearing public opposition, the commissioners moved to recommend denial of the zone change request for 1154 National Rd from R1B to C‑2. All commissioners voted in favor and the motion was carried.

• Adopted May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of zone change for 1154 National Rd (unanimous)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property entrance. The body will also act on the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 753 Main St- Entrance

The commission approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Lisa Hrutkay’s entrance project at 753 Main Street. Both motions passed with all members in favor. The meeting adjourned at 3:34 p.m.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 753 Main St entrance (all in favor)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee is meeting to review specific changes to city spending. The body will discuss Budget Revisions #2 and #3 and amendments to the FY 25-26 General Fund Budget.

• Budget Revisions #2 and #3
• Amendments to FY 25-26 General Fund Budget

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss the municipal levy estimate for 2025-2026 and budget revisions for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for water treatment chemicals and infrastructure projects.

• Zone change petition for 1154 National Road
• Zone change for 48 Zane Street from R3 to C2 for Valley Fence Co.
• Municipal Council Levy Estimate for 2025-2026
• Budget Revisions #2 and #3 for FY 2024-2025
• CDBG Street Reconstruction contract with Semper Fi Paving

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Authority will meet to review financial and operations reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

City Council Meetings

City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects and a zoning request. The body is reviewing proposals for sewer improvements and maintenance contracts. A private club application for Uncle Pete's is also on the agenda.

• Zone change for 48 Zane Street from R3 to C2 for Valley Fence Co.
• James White Construction Company proposal for Valley View Sewer Project-ARPA
• May Engineering proposal for Nuttal Avenue Phase One Sewer Improvements
• Application to operate a private club for Uncle Pete’s at 1 Community Street
• Southern Corrosion storage tank maintenance program for Water

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will discuss the April 2025 financial report during its meeting. This is a routine review of the city's monthly financial performance.

• April 2025 financial report review

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss one item. The meeting includes an executive session regarding property acquisition.

• Executive Session: Property Acquisition

Board of Zoning Appeals

The meeting scheduled for May 15, 2025, was canceled because there were no items to address.

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will review minutes from April 8 and hear a budget update for the 2025 ceremony along with term renewals. The board will enter executive session to discuss possible induction candidates under WV Code 6-9A-4. Old business includes finalizing details for the June 28 induction ceremony, with updates on press announcements, programs, plaques, presenters, and logistics like sound, decorations, and catering.

• Executive session to discuss possible Hall of Fame candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4)
• 2025 induction ceremony budget update
• Term renewals for board members
• Planning for June 28 induction ceremony (5pm arrival, 6pm dinner)
• Updates on programs, plaques, presenters, sound, photography, decorations, and catering

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zone change request from R3 Residential to C-2 General Commercial for properties at 48 Zane St and 5 S Penn, submitted by Valley Fence Company. The commission will also review a site plan for an Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd and consider approval of April meeting minutes.

• Zone change request: 48 Zane St and 5 S Penn – R3 Residential to C-2 General Commercial (Valley Fence Company)
• Site plan review for Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd

The commission adopted the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It recommended approval of a zone change for 48 Zane St and 5 S Penn, forwarding the request to the City Council. The commission also approved the site plan for an Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd, again with unanimous support.

• Adopted April 14, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of zone change for 48 Zane St & 5 S Penn, forwarded to City Council (all in favor)
• Approved site plan for Eye Care Center at 990 Mt Dechantal Rd (all in favor)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next regular meeting is June 12, 2025.

City Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the WPCD bond for necessary acquisitions and improvements, and consider a petition to rezone 48 Zane Street from R3 to C2. Unfinished business includes a third reading of the bond, replacement pages for the 2024 codified ordinances, and contracts for an excavator and street resurfacing. Original propositions cover media programming funded by opioid settlement funds, a centrifuge rental for WPCD, a steel rigging system for WesBanco Arena, grass cutting services, and resurfacing of Patterson Pickleball courts.

• Petition for zone change at 48 Zane Street from R3 to C2
• WPCD bond – third reading for necessary acquisitions & improvements
• Semper Fi Paving – Street Resurfacing 2025 (RCIP / City Service Fee)
• WTRF – Media Programming using Opioid Settlement funds
• WesBanco Arena – Steel Rigging System (Arena RCIP)

Historic Landmarks Commission

The May 1, 2025, meeting of the Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to a lack of business to discuss.

• No items were scheduled for consideration.

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority is holding a regular meeting with standard agenda items including approval of minutes, financial and operations reports, committee updates, and old/new business. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed beyond routine procedural matters.

• Approval of minutes from March 25, 2025
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker
• Committee reports without details provided

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider several items including a second reading of a bond for WPCD acquisitions and improvements, a municipal levy for FY 2025-2026, and a street resurfacing paving contract. Unfinished business includes a tabled amendment to Article 507 (Dogs and Cats) and contracts for replacement pumps and engineering services. A clerk's report notes an application for a private club at 316 Washington Avenue.

• Second reading of WPCD bond related to necessary acquisitions and improvements
• Municipal council levy for FY 2025-2026
• Semper Fi Paving – Street Resurfacing 2025 via Reg. RCIP / City Service Fee
• Amending & Reenacting Article 507 Dogs and Cats (tabled from prior meeting)
• Application to operate a private club at 316 Washington Avenue (Wheeling University)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the March 2025 financial report. This is a routine review of the city's financial activity for the prior month, with no votes or ordinances scheduled.

• Discussion of March 2025 Financial Report

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission will consider three site plan reviews for commercial properties on Chapline Street and Mt Dechantal Road. The commission will also vote on previous meeting minutes and receive reports and communications. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Site Plan Review – Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline St
• Site Plan Review – Eye Care Center on Mt Dechantal Rd (Parcel 10-W53-91.1)
• Site Plan Review – Wash Rite on Mt Dechantal Rd (Parcel 10-W53-91.1)
• Action on December 9, 2024, meeting minutes

The commission adopted the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved the site plan for Cathy’s Haven at 2345 Chapline St and the preliminary site plan for the Eye Care Center on Mt Dechantal Road, requesting additional traffic information for the latter. The commission also moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Adopted Dec 9, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Cathy’s Haven site plan at 2345 Chapline St (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary Eye Care Center site plan on Mt Dechantal Rd Parcel 10‑W53‑91.1 (all in favor, with request for traffic info)
• Requested traffic study for Wash Rite car wash on Mt Dechantal Rd (no approval)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to discuss a request for a yellow line extension at the corner of Louisa and Oakland Avenue, as well as a tabled crosswalk request on Lynwood Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Request for yellow line extension at corner of Louisa/Oakland Avenue
• Crosswalk request on Lynwood Avenue (tabled from prior meeting)
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission will consider a Juneteenth celebration proposal from Ron Scott and a mural project from John Warnick for the Free Bike Depot. Old business includes planning for Earth Day (tent) and the Arts Festival. The commission will also approve March meeting minutes and review the treasurer's report.

• Proposal for Juneteenth celebration presented by Ron Scott
• John Warnick's Free Bike Depot mural project
• Discussion of Earth Day event (tent)
• Planning for Arts Festival
• Approval of March meeting minutes

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will hold an executive session to discuss potential inductees. The board will also review plans for the June 28 induction ceremony, including logistics like catering, seating, and presenters. A budget update for the 2025 ceremony will be presented, and a press announcement is scheduled for April 17.

• Executive session per WV Code to discuss possible candidates
• 2025 ceremony budget update from secretary-treasurer
• Planning for June 28 induction ceremony: arrival/dinner times, press announcement, bios/photos, tickets/catering, presenters, sound/video, decorations
• Discussion of date change for June meeting
• Approval of minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will vote on minutes from February and decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a concrete ADA ramp installation at 753 and 751 Main Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 753 and 751 Main St for concrete ADA ramp installation

The commission approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the façade work at 753 and 751 Main Street, subject to Building and Planning staff approval, again with all members in favor.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 753 & 751 Main St façade, contingent on Building and Planning staff approval (All in favor)

Tree Board

The Tree Board is meeting to review budget updates and coordinate upcoming community events. The board will discuss the Tree City USA award and a USFS Grant. Members are also considering potential tree planting in Mozart.

• Arbor Day event on April 14th at Wheeling Park
• Earth Day event on April 27th at Wheeling University
• Earth Festival on May 18th at Mt. St. Joseph
• Potential tree planting in Mozart
• Request for volunteers for officer roles

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to dog/cat regulations and parking limits, as well as Centre Market leases. The council will vote on unfinished business including a slip repair contract, a property lien, and ordinances amending Article 507 (Dogs and Cats) and Article 363.09 (Parking Limits). Original propositions include a WPCD bond for acquisitions and improvements, multiple Centre Market lease agreements, a Section 108 loan resolution, and contracts for rescue truck equipment and pump replacements.

• Public hearings: Article 507 (Dogs and Cats), Article 363.09 (Parking Limits), Centre Market Leases
• May Engineering Company LLC – Grandview Street Slip Repair (CDBG)
• Property lien on 20 Zane Street
• WPCD Bond Related to Necessary Acquisitions & Improvements
• Lease agreements: Centre Market American Pies & Pastries and Wood N’ Stitches

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

This is a procedural monthly meeting of the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial and operations reports, and committee updates. No specific votes or substantive items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker
• Committee reports
• Next meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025

Parks and Recreation

The Wheeling Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from February and receive a departmental report. The main discussion will focus on recreation leagues and programs, with an opportunity for additional items.

• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025
• Report from Parks & Rec Department
• Discussion on recreation leagues and programs
• Any other items for discussion

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the February financial report and the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. These discussions are preparatory steps before full council action on the budget. No votes are scheduled at this committee meeting.

• February Financial Report review
• FY 2025-2026 Budget discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of business.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider resolutions for the 2025-2026 General Fund and Coal Severance budgets, as well as amendments to ordinances regarding dogs and cats and parking limits. Other agenda items include contracts for slip repair, water equipment, centrifuge rental, and restroom renovations, along with a property lien at 20 Zane Street.

• Resolution for 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
• Resolution for 2025-2026 Coal Severance Budget
• Amending Article 507 Dogs and Cats and Article 363 Parking Limits
• May Engineering Company LLC - Grandview Street Slip Repair (CDBG)
• StoneMile Group LLC - Lower Market House Restroom Renovations (ARPA)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission will meet to approve minutes from January and discuss several traffic-related requests. New business includes a request for no parking signs on Paulo Avenue, a request regarding Finch Avenue, and a crosswalk request on Lynwood Avenue. The commission may also discuss any other items brought forward.

• Approval of January 16th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Request for no parking signs on Paulo Avenue
• Finch Avenue request (details not specified)
• Crosswalk request on Lynwood Avenue

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will review the minutes from February, receive an update on the 2025 ceremony budget, and may enter executive session to discuss potential nominees. The board will also continue planning the June 28 induction ceremony, covering details such as catering, seating, bios, plaques, presenters, and multimedia materials.

• Executive session to discuss possible Hall of Fame candidates per WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
• Budget update for the 2025 induction ceremony
• Planning for June 28 induction ceremony: press announcement in April, catering/seating chart, bios for program and plaques, presenters for awards, PowerPoint/photos, sound/video/photography, decorations
• Committee reports from Business/Industry, Education/Religion, Music/Fine Arts, Philanthropy, Public Service, Sports/Athletics

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss new business including a FoxFire Film Festival announcement and fundraiser request from Danielle McCracken. Old business includes thanks from Emily Doyle regarding the Earth Day Block Party and a plan for the Arts Fest committee to meet after the meeting.

• FoxFire Film Festival announcement and fundraiser request
• Emily Doyle sends thanks for Earth Day Block Party
• Arts Fest committee to meet after the meeting, location TBD
• Treasurer's report with current balance

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission canceled its March 10, 2025 meeting because there was no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The March 6, 2025 meeting of the Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission was canceled due to lack of business. No items were discussed or decided.

Tree Board

The Wheeling Tree Board will receive secretary's and treasurer's reports, and discuss the Tree City USA application and an update on a USFS IRA Grant. They will plan community events including Arbor Day (April 14 at Wheeling Park), Earth Day (April 27 at Wheeling University), and an Earth Festival (May 18). New business includes officer elections and a meeting location decision. The board will also consider recommendations from the Arbor Day Foundation for future planning.

• Tree City USA application discussion
• USFS IRA Grant update with management activities and community meetings starting in March
• Arbor Day celebration on April 14 from 10-11am at Wheeling Park
• Earth Day event on April 27 from 1-5pm at Wheeling University
• Officer elections to be held

City Council Meetings

City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss amending Article 363 regarding parking meters. The body is also considering several facade resolutions and the reallocation of ARPA funds for demolition.

• Public hearing and amendment of Article 363-Parking Meters
• Lane abandonment on Mull Avenue
• ARPA Fund Reallocation for demolition
• Facade resolutions for 1425-1437 Market Street, 1817 Warwood Avenue, and 1073 Main Street
• Opioid Settlement Funds for Northwood Health Systems

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting and receive a report from the Parks & Rec Department.

• Review of January 30, 2025 minutes
• Parks & Rec Department report

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 29, 2025, a financial report, an operations report, and committee reports. No specific new business items or public hearings are listed. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025
• Financial report by Nancy Hughes
• Operations report by Kelly Tucker
• Committee reports
• Old business and new business

Board of Zoning Appeals

The February 20, 2025 meeting of the Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals was canceled because there were no items to consider. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will discuss several original propositions, including parking meter regulations and a lane abandonment on Mull Avenue. The body is also reviewing maintenance contracts and facade resolutions for properties on Market and Main Streets.

• Lane abandonment on Mull Avenue
• Amending and reenacting Article 363 regarding parking meters
• Facade resolutions for 1165 Market Street, 642 Main Street, and 2153 Main Street
• Environmental standards for cleanup and remediation on 19th Street
• Contracts for In-Synch (WPD Communications), Breathing Air Systems (WFD HQ), and Verdantas (WPCD)

City Council Meetings

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the use of ARPA funds for demolition and review the January financial report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion is planned.

• Discussion on Demolition and ARPA funds
• Review of January Financial Report

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for February 13, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Hall of Fame Board

The board will review minutes and a budget update for the 2025 ceremony. Committee reports will be given, followed by an executive session to discuss potential inductees. Old business includes detailed planning for the June 28 induction ceremony, covering start times, ticket prices, catering, seating, press announcements, bios, presenters, and multimedia.

• Budget update for the 2025 induction ceremony
• Executive session to discuss possible candidates per WV Code 6-9A-4 (10)
• Planning for June 28 ceremony: start times, ticket prices, catering, seating chart
• Press announcement scheduled for April
• Preparation of bios, program, plaques, and multimedia for the ceremony

Planning Commission

The Wheeling Planning Commission's February 10, 2025, meeting has been canceled due to no items to address. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2025.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Commission will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding property modifications. These requests involve a gas meter, a façade, and a fence.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for gas meter at 723 Main St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for façade at 642 Main St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 19 Main St Terrace

The Wheeling Historic Landmarks Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for Roger Edwards: one for facade updates and repairs at 642 Main St and one for a wooden fence and greenhouse at 19 Main St Terrace. The commission tabled a request for a gas meter at 723 Main St, asking the applicant to return in six months to explore relocating the meter indoors or below grade. The commission also discussed drafting a letter to the Public Service Commission advocating for meters to remain inside historic districts.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for facade work at 642 Main St (all in favor)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence and greenhouse at 19 Main St Terrace (all in favor)
• Tabled gas meter request at 723 Main St, applicant to return in six months (all in favor)
• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes as corrected (all in favor)

Tree Board

The Wheeling Tree Board will hear the secretary's and treasurer's reports, discuss old business including the Tree City USA application, tree inventory software, and an update on the USFS IRA Grant with community meetings starting in March. New business covers volunteer activity planning for Arbor Day (poster contest, mayoral proclamation) and pruning/planting events, with officer elections scheduled for the March meeting.

• Tree City USA application update
• Tree inventory software discussion
• USFS IRA Grant update with community meetings starting in March
• Arbor Day planning: poster contest and mayoral proclamation
• Officer elections to take place at March meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Building Code Board of Appeals will hear a floodplain variance request from Tim Crowley, representing Larry Lewis, for property at 141 Zane St. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Floodplain variance request for 141 Zane St. by Breisch & Crowley, LLC on behalf of Larry Lewis

City Council Meetings

The city council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Article 903 governing private outdoor designated areas. Unfinished business includes a vehicle purchase for the Water Pollution Control Division. Original propositions include maintenance contracts for police communications, fire department equipment, and a resolution to demolish Clay School.

• Public hearing and amendment of Article 903 - Private Outdoor Designated Areas
• Stephenson Auto Center - WPCD Dodge Ram Pickup Truck - WPCD Vehicle Replacement Fund
• In-Synch support & maintenance RMS for WPD Communications
• Breathing Air Systems for WFD HQ (City Service Fee)
• Resolution – Clay School Demolition

City Council Meetings

The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council will discuss a lane abandonment request for Mull Avenue and hold an executive session regarding property acquisition. No votes are scheduled; both items are listed for discussion only.

• Lane abandonment for Mull Avenue
• Executive session for property acquisition

Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Commission will review minutes from November 2024, receive a report from the Parks & Recreation Department, and discuss any other items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or financial actions listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024
• Departmental report from Parks & Recreation

Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority

The Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Authority will hold a routine meeting on January 29, 2025, featuring standard items: approval of prior minutes, a financial report, an operations report, and committee updates. No proposed ordinances, contracts with dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025.

• No specific items listed beyond standard reports and committee updates

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission will discuss and seek approval for the FY25 budget request and review funding requests for a joint Wheeling Symphony and Oglebay Institute project, a film noir festival, and the Earth Day celebration at Wheeling University.

• FY25 WACC Budget Request discussion and approval with Finance Team
• Funding request for joint Wheeling Symphony and Oglebay Institute project (Sonja Thoms and Micah)
• Request for support for a film noir festival in the spring (Bitten Heine)
• Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 27 at Wheeling University (Justice Hudson, OCWA)
• Welcome of new members Bitten Heine and Judi Hendrickson

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Finance Committee will meet on January 21, 2025 to discuss the December financial report. No votes or other business are scheduled.

• Review of December 2024 financial report

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council Rules Committee will meet to discuss two topics: parking meters and Private Outdoor Designated Areas (P.O.D.A). No votes or decisions are scheduled; only discussion will take place.

• Discussion on parking meters
• Discussion on Private Outdoor Designated Areas (P.O.D.A)

City Council Meetings

The Health and Recreation Committee of Wheeling City Council will meet to discuss the status of Clay School. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion on Clay School status

City Council Meetings

The Wheeling City Council will consider an amendment to Article 903 regarding private outdoor designated areas, hear notices for two private club applications, and discuss unfinished business including a garage renewal agreement and equipment purchases. A resolution for Patterson Playground will be distributed at the meeting.

• Private club application: Champs Café, 1 Virginia Street
• Private club application: American Legion Post 1, 45 Sycamore Avenue
• Amendment to Article 903 – Private Outdoor Designated Areas
• Stephenson Auto Center – Dodge Ram pickup truck purchase for WPCD
• Century Realty LLC – Market Street Garage renewal agreement (tabled from previous meeting)

Traffic Commission

The Wheeling Traffic Commission is meeting to consider a request related to Capitol Theatre, but no details are provided in the agenda. The only other item is a general discussion of any additional matters. This agenda is minimal and contains no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or ordinances.

• Request for Capitol Theatre (no further details in agenda)
• Any other items for discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The January 16, 2025 meeting of the Wheeling Board of Zoning Appeals has been cancelled because there were no items to address.

Hall of Fame Board

The Wheeling Hall of Fame Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and receive committee reports. They may hold an executive session to discuss potential candidates under state law. The main new business is planning the 2025 Induction Ceremony, covering date, budget, bronze plaques, programs, speakers, ticket prices, and press announcements.

• Executive session to discuss candidates (WV Code 6-9A-4 (10))
• Discussion of 2025 Induction Ceremony budget and ticket prices
• Planning for bronze plaques and program bios
• Coordination with mayor and press announcement

Arts and Cultural Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss and approve the FY25 budget request. Members will also hear funding and support requests for local arts and community events.

• FY25 WACC Budget Request discussion and approval
• Funding request for a joint Wheeling Symphony and Oglebay Institute project
• Support request for a spring film noir festival
• Earth Day celebration on April 27 at Wheeling University
• Welcome of new members Bitten Heine and Judi Hendrickson

Planning Commission

The January 13, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission was canceled due to lack of business.

Tree Board

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Wheeling Tree Board. Items include reports from the secretary and treasurer, updates on the Tree City USA application, South Wheeling Beautification Grant, tree inventory software, and the USFS IRA Grant, as well as volunteer activity planning.

• Tree City USA application update
• South Wheeling Beautification Grant update
• Tree inventory software discussion
• USFS IRA Grant update including management activities and meetings
• Volunteer activity planning

City Council Meetings

City Council will review several contracts for emergency equipment and demolition services. The body is also considering a private club application and a renewal agreement for the Market Street Garage.

• Private club application for Rite Event Center at 84 14th Street
• Century Realty LLC Market Street Garage renewal agreement
• Aster abatement and demolition contract via WV DLAP Grant
• Atlantic Emergency Solutions LLC and Fire Force Inc. equipment for WFD Station 2
• Contractors Connection LLC excavator purchase via Sales Tax RCIP

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of business. No decisions or discussions took place.