Chet Oldfield

The council conducted a public hearing on the CDBG Annual Action Plan. Key business included the adoption of ordinances to fund various municipal projects, such as the rental of a screw press system, dewatering of a primary clarifier, purchase of a utility truck, acquisition of a tractor, and transfer of funds from the wireless cell tower escrow. Additional approvals were granted for the Centre Market lower roof replacement and elevator upgrades for the 10th Street parking garage. The council also approved reappointments to the Planning Commission, authorized furniture purchases for the Finance Department, and passed a resolution for the cleanup and remediation of a specific property.

The council meeting addressed various fiscal and operational matters including the approval of ordinances for capital improvements such as Centre Market restroom upgrades, hydraulic unit replacements at the water pollution control plant, and the purchase of a new service truck. The council authorized the transfer of real property to the Ohio Valley ADC and approved several budgetary actions, including the annual appropriation for the fiscal year 2026-2027, the approval of a home consortium program, and emergency repairs for the Glenwood Road slip. Furthermore, the city manager provided updates regarding upcoming public hearings, city pool operations, and transportation logistics for infrastructure projects.

The council meeting included the Mayor's report on local achievements and proclamations, followed by the approval of several ordinances for municipal expenditures. Key expenditures included cellular registers for water meters, a carport enclosure for the Water Pollution Control Division, a telehandler for the department's vehicle replacement fund, center market restroom upgrades, hydraulic cylinder replacements, and a high-definition camera system. Additionally, the council authorized a property transfer for a location on 14th Street and discussed various community initiatives including cleanup efforts, garden days, and building demolition projects.

The council discussed and adopted several ordinances authorizing expenditures for municipal needs, including the purchase of pickup trucks for operations and maintenance, a telemetry system for water pollution control, grass cutting services, street reconstruction, and the demolition of Clay School. Additionally, the council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 General Fund and Coal Severance budgets, and authorized payments for fire protection gear and other departmental equipment.

This document serves as a public notice for the City of Wheeling, West Virginia's Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan. The plan details the proposed allocation and use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds. It outlines the process for public review, including display locations, a scheduled public hearing, and methods for submitting comments, before its anticipated adoption by City Council and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).