Joseph Crawford

The meeting included discussions on the status of various projects, including Hinton Help for Homes and the WVDLAP Program. The council discussed and approved a budget revision, and Councilwoman Janima Bond presented a new program in conjunction with Wild Wonderful Healthy West Virginia to help residents get their houses painted. The council also discussed the Grace Street Sidewalk Project, potential community center conceptualization, property and equipment purchases, and asset management, including the potential sale of the Technology Center. Updates were provided on the sidewalk project and the CSO project.

The meeting addressed property maintenance on West End, updates from various departments including Public Works, Fire Department, Code Enforcement, and Grants. Discussions included the NRC project, upgrades to fire equipment, city phone and internet upgrades, Railroad Days finalization, and the delivery of a swing set for Hinton Landing. The council also considered appointing members to the Hinton Building Commission and Hinton Land Reuse Agency, budget revisions for Fund Balances, allocation of general budget funds to the Hinton Land Reuse Agency, and the creation of an ordinance to enforce a minimum fine for defacing public property. The purchase of a truck for the Public Works Department was also discussed.

The meeting addressed various topics, including a discussion on the need for more parking and safe walkways at the Amtrak Station. Department heads provided updates on public works, fire department activities, code enforcement, grant applications, city management efforts, and property matters. Ongoing projects such as the Pleasant St Sidewalk Project and the Bridge Replacement at the Wastewater Plant were reviewed. Council discussed holiday work schedules, asset management including the Railroad Museum Façade, and future projects like the New River Center. They also approved the hiring of a new firefighter.

The meeting focused on passing a Home Rule Ordinance related to the elimination of Business and Occupation (B&O) taxes on Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Rentals. The ordinance was required for the implementation of a 1% retail sales tax. The council also discussed the reduction of Business and Occupation taxes and their impact based on 2019 gross revenue.

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss and act on several key items, including approving a resolution for the Pleasant St. Sidewalk project and the submission of the FY 25 budget to Hinton Newspaper. The council also discussed and approved the date and time for the community Halloween event.