The Board reviewed the monthly building code enforcement report, including the status of vacant properties and active enforcement cases. Actions were taken regarding four specific properties of primary concern: classifying two as uninhabitable due to lack of water, authorizing demolition for one, and approving site clearance for another. The Board also discussed potential demolition grant applications related to the water treatment plant project and reviewed the upcoming annual meeting schedule.
Jul 20, 2026·
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The board discussed department reports including the adoption of the 2024 State Building Code, the reduction of vacant property cases, and updates on various code enforcement cases such as unauthorized residential restaurant operations and dust complaints. Specific properties of concern were reviewed, including progress on demolition, unsafe structure postings, and property ownership issues. Additionally, an ordinance regarding the purchase of property through a third-party tax sale was noted, and upcoming schedule information was provided.
Jul 16, 2026·Board meeting
Buckhannon City Council Regular Meeting
The council administered the oath of office to a new council member and issued a proclamation for Green Bean Day. The meeting included discussions on emergency financial assistance for a recovery house, which was referred to committee, and the approval of financing for a new fire truck. The council reviewed reports from the Public Works and Police Departments, including the success of the youth police academy. Several ordinances were addressed, including the purchase of property on Cleveland Avenue and the adoption of state building codes. Appointments for various boards and committees for the upcoming fiscal year were confirmed. Additionally, the council received updates on a tourism promotional campaign, held an executive session on personnel matters, and announced a significant healthcare investment project.
Jul 2, 2026·Board meeting
Buckhannon City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the official oath of office for the city recorder and updates on the City of Buckhannon/WVWC Addiction & Recovery Workforce Development Scholarship. Key financial actions included budget revisions for the General Fund and Coal Tax, along with loan renewals for city equipment and the fire department. The council approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner Pierce Pumper truck and discussed the potential acquisition of property at 44 Cleveland Avenue. Additionally, public works projects, including paving contract renewals and park maintenance plans, were reviewed. The council also addressed property transfers with West Virginia Wesleyan College and received reports on community initiatives, such as a new soft-plastic recycling program.
