Michael A. Adams

The agenda for the meeting included several key items. Under Unfinished Business, there were two second readings of Ordinances: one to establish a disability parking space at 105 Weirview Street, and another concerning amendments to the Police Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. New Business focused on financial and operational matters, including a resolution to authorize revisions to the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year General Fund Budget, an ordinance modifying salary levels and positions for specific non-union municipal employees, a resolution authorizing the hiring of six additional firefighters and reopening the County Road Fire Station, and an ordinance establishing a Vacant Building Registration Program under the City of Weirton Administrative Code.

The council meeting included discussions and actions on various community and administrative matters. A youth council was introduced, and the "Trash Squad" was honored for their community cleanup efforts. The council approved minutes from a previous meeting and reviewed the finance committee's report, which included updates on sales tax revenue and fund transfers. Ordinances were passed concerning zoning map amendments, traffic control, and salary levels for municipal employees. Resolutions were approved for allocating opioid settlement funds for DUI simulation goggles, contributing to the Veterans Memorial Park, and updating purchasing procedures. Additionally, there were reports from various departments, including updates on Christmas events, snow plow preparations, and community support initiatives during a government shutdown.

The council recognized breast cancer awareness month. A citizen spoke in opposition to using opioid settlement funds for surveillance equipment. The council discussed and approved the finance committee report, including invoices for the Milsoft Community Center project and a general fund revision. They addressed unfinished business, including modifications to sewer regulations, traffic control maps, and antiquated city ordinances. New business included recognizing West Virginia municipal government week and modifying ordinance number 1313 regarding salary levels for non-union municipal employees.

The meeting addressed a corner lot variance request, focusing on adjustments to standard zoning procedures and the absence of opposition from nearby property owners. It also covered the proposed redevelopment of a closed place of worship into a salon/day spa, including discussions on parking, neighborhood impact, and adherence to the Unified Development Order (UDO). The board approved the salon/day spa application with conditions, emphasizing compliance with UDO regulations, off-street parking restrictions, and the submission of detailed plans for permitting and building stages.

The meeting included discussions and a request for Conditional Use approval to permit light manufacturing at 491 Park Drive by Premium Guard, Inc., focusing on the distribution, assembly, and packaging of automotive filters. The board also addressed a request from Spirit Energy Services LLC for Conditional Use approval to permit a recycling/transfer operation at 401 Three Springs Drive, involving the pretreatment and management of industrial wastewater. Traffic, potential environmental impacts, and regulatory compliance were discussed.