Michael Simms

Key discussions during the meeting included a report on the awarded grant for repairs at the Cameron Pool and an extension to use remaining funds for the demolition of dilapidated properties. The council reviewed payout line items for the Phase III Water Project. Major actions included the approval of Mayor Sherry Johnson signing a resolution to pay invoices totaling $649,087.81 related to the Phase III Water System Improvements project. The council also approved accepting a quote of $5,264.18 from Trojan Technologies for UV board repairs at the Wastewater Plant, which will be funded from the Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund. Furthermore, approval was granted for the Mayor to sign an award from the West Virginia Department of Tourism State Historic Preservation Office for a $42,500.00 matching grant for the Cameron Historic Pool liner replacement, and to sign a form requesting an extension to use $76,030.00 remaining from the DEP REAP Subgrant for additional property demolitions. The council also approved the payment of bills from December 1st and December 15th, 2025, and January 5th, 2026. The finance report indicated combined fund totals of $395,746.55.