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Roberts told the council the group ‘‘is still trying to find out what’s going on with putting this into the city’’ and asked for expedited action. He said residents in the area are willing to participate and sign petitions.

The mayor responded that the annexation committee is aware of the request and that the city needs to ‘‘put together a team and just go out and start knocking on doors, getting signatures.’’ The mayor told Roberts the committee would meet in the coming weeks to organize the process.

Council members did not take a formal action on the record at the June 2 meeting; the mayor and the annexation committee were expected to follow up with a meeting and signature-gathering plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St Albans City Council Meeting June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public forum, resident Andy Roberts asked for progress on annexation of Sun Valley into Saint Albans; the mayor and council said the annexation committee is aware and will begin door-to-door signature gathering.","taxTitle","St. Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia","taxId",71338,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218201,"Council hears update on fiber connections and junior high storm drain condition",80,675000,755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3&start=675&end=755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3/thumbnail_675000.jpg","/articles/6218201/St-Albans/Kanawha-County/West-Virginia/Council-hears-update-on-fiber-connections-and-junior-high-storm-drain-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218201-090590b5e4184e6cf027932a0aea4c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742290&Signature=NoSzH9bm3R45qJ-bpemn2dKnyJw2urj8N5imYIeaWV0V6v9~WA-d8RILDzWMfv8NhNBMb~tjxOwyK3WXmzfsLlmP1XaD1AStPiSteqWH0uCxSu9PiZsztnFUhwRtRXYoANOFG~nLzRryhCzktfH3Q6m-RHNlwiWUXWU7sFJFHWsa9QqJ5ZP5Dlo~L37XacIW9GELseD3cchyOIKtaBY2xRZZh2eez4GZhA~dNusUzDYckE0H2Is5vfJUEYKyoK8HfV~1hjJSWn3F7mXDia9Nuy1jg31EnAWOlDVGAMgmpWBghy7f6sRRIu7u~l8tqq7csfHFFHxGw8jIWvftFOsHFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilman Roe told the council that city staff have met with Putnam County Fiber representatives and local contractors about extending fiber service into Saint Albans.

Roe said contractors are ‘‘down to around City Hall’’ and will ‘‘cut across, cut down’’ into nearby areas; the team plans a river crossing and intends to run fiber out West Main and tie into Putnam County’s line on Route 817. Roe said extending service to Coal Mountain would depend on cost and whether it is included in original plans.

On stormwater infrastructure, Roe reported that the storm drain at the junior high property ‘‘has been filmed. Overall, it's in good shape, but it's old. Some of it is the square tile’’ and that portions are circular pipe. He said staff has talked to Gerardo and Chapman Technical about a feasibility study and that, as the property is developed, the city may prefer to replace piping in situ rather than move the line because moving it would be more expensive.

Roe emphasized the city will not place housing over the existing storm main; the only development likely to go over it would be a road, which could be excavated and the pipe replaced in the same location if necessary.","Councilman Roe reported that Putnam County fiber contractors are near City Hall and described planned crossings and potential extensions; the storm drain at the junior high property was filmed and may need pipe replacement as development proceeds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218206,"Saint Albans thanks public works as paving finishes; city readies summer events",57,235000,292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3&start=235&end=292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6218206/St-Albans/Kanawha-County/West-Virginia/Saint-Albans-thanks-public-works-as-paving-finishes-city-readies-summer-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218206-5f7c9ccf7039ab4e252db15a3797c641/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742290&Signature=UVZCR749-FAnNieWHrsuVqLd5nWDmMSCjifzrGBsF8xzkz6css1NeeS207zG4PRH-mc9VQFnveK3foo8nyU1ww6ZLTUs4zTIASivzbkJP6oz7qlrMif-RghscdBL0dynMZexPs1gMgXYDfQmfmiQ4Dvj-byi20JHvhyLN53hwx0bRp-1mFiShiLSME62C9Mm2i~hswZY~F7P4IwF3Q-M5dkP1f4q8AM2xjCzwz3TYwOxR6x3kaq-6qEjyaGZ6zakj3ytLFm3IEPh739fDnSUweZHwOCH3QaFNuAzB7oyNTTi~ZCWk-RtGrpG~GeuZjOn0WnXyPoV4rNfevaM9rUU8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members at the June 2 meeting credited public works staff for completing paving work that had been delayed by weather.

Councilman Rudd asked council to ‘‘please, Alex Holder and John Johnson with the staff of public works for getting the paving completed today.’’ Another council member noted the work was ‘‘quite an accomplishment’’ given recent poor weather.

Council members also thanked Public Works staff for staffing a recycling trailer at city events; one council member said the trailer ‘‘talk[ed] to a lot of people about recycling in the city’’ and called it ‘‘a positive thing for the city.’’

Separately, councilors discussed the new Saturday Night on Old Bay outdoor series, which a council speaker said had been in planning ‘‘for probably three years’’ and which featured live music starting at 6:30 p.m. with movies beginning at dusk. The speaker said the first weekend was Memorial Weekend (featuring Carpenter Ants and Mubi) and that recent screenings drew ‘‘a ton of people’’ and helped bring residents to Saint Albans businesses.

Council members encouraged promotion of upcoming dates (the speaker mentioned July and August dates) to increase attendance and downtown patronage.","Council members recognized public works staff for completing paving in the city, reported a recycling trailer staffed at recent events, and discussed the city's outdoor movie/music series, which draws residents to downtown businesses.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218211,"Council approves $32,507.99 in invoices and $8,900 payment for police vehicle outfitting",60,485000,545000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3&start=485&end=545","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3/thumbnail_485000.jpg","/articles/6218211/St-Albans/Kanawha-County/West-Virginia/Council-approves-3250799-in-invoices-and-8900-payment-for-police-vehicle-outfitting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218211-2522ce7b9ca73d503779860d04a82fd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742290&Signature=eXplbw5Nfcb7EBaC~svI9A30Ztg~G~CW8V-JNnskmaph6sck6xwLVOkSu~gZ-lXnJGXuOMGi-i6LXkkSkFBEO2Zxhp9xPv8MGX2MIL~KkIzWl7o7XFyfMxBeR~Dh9rtidTXZO8FiYrX9RK3RF7AnKUudqnNChwJkWcZWH8wqdDEwCpYCqLrZKFaMzgc7-bgSStAcTvn3aOS3uJLD1Gzay9uacgQkbh0OA2PPu31BOa4IDOgVKmUtPW~HsbvNY6ykKToeSu0I4lxbocq6~e~fB~4FotoJjudYLlafxrucj7-bigqxvAkysraTf8LomjZiqclhL6DGp7R8VoepNIo6tA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Saint Albans City Council approved payment of $32,507.99 in current invoices and separately authorized $8,900 to Suds Auto Spa to outfit a 2025 Dodge Durango for the Saint Albans Police Department, the council recorded at its June 2 meeting.

Councilman Rowe moved approval of payment of current invoices in the amount of $32,507.99; the motion was seconded and the council approved it by voice vote.

Rowe then moved approval of payment to Suds Auto Spa for $8,900 for outfitting the 2025 Dodge Durango, to be paid from line item 441-459; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

During discussion about the vehicle outfitting, council members and staff noted another local operator—Lieutenant Truett, who owns a car wash—had submitted a bid that was approximately $4,000 lower, and council members asked whether the department had reviewed that pricing. Chief Gilbert confirmed that staff had spoken with other vendors.

No roll-call vote tally was recorded in the meeting transcript; minutes show the motions carried after the standard ‘‘all in favor, say aye’’ voice vote.","The Saint Albans City Council approved payment of current invoices totaling $32,507.99 and authorized $8,900 to Suds Auto Spa for outfitting a 2025 Dodge Durango for the police department; council members discussed a lower local bid but proceeded with the purchase within budget lines.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6218216,"Saint Albans Police Chief to retire June 27; MUC leadership shifts announced",0,899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3&start=899&end=899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629716-9950296d6878f7198df92e636f52dea3/thumbnail_899000.jpg","/articles/6218216/St-Albans/Kanawha-County/West-Virginia/Saint-Albans-Police-Chief-to-retire-June-27-MUC-leadership-shifts-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218216-5a15e6035c710c75f08ac7e343ed57b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773742290&Signature=PzvvyWPcve-B5gJofbX2xz6sz-ZZvTJzO7upa8sh0oV3Z7R0J8eYmIsPKqQgs1CuvJ2yLwVgPMmPUHvmObIH~1F8tDF4g~f02HRy~C-zRRaE4sEP6aj2DO5ZyOopGY-T1Sz6OKpdRx11Sj8oOMBFkx4KWBvRNvWLh~lHFWZ5XgbeFymoi4XEIb4YJWJdCncio4ZyVPLMmq076BhcIEnqaDwCVfwL-UUKlhJgM3OuVyi5oi1hP1uWwowcVUwrHCp2G1jOMjf-TVg94SgdMLqhkphx4Em4IL7mRXYi0rpYFzC0eIqBOI6IkchuNqNVBBItd-ibPm9Yb-OSHCuqr9Y0JA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief Gilbert will leave the Saint Albans Police Department on June 27, city council members announced during the June 2 council meeting.

Councilman Roe said Chief Gilbert has served ‘‘30 plus years, between being an officer and the chief of police,’’ and that the chief ‘‘has had an outstanding ... career’’ and ‘‘is a community guy’’ who will be ‘‘greatly missed.’’

The council also reported personnel changes at the MUC following the retirement of its superintendent, Kenny. Councilman Roe said he promoted Steph Stefano on a probationary basis to fill Kenny’s role and moved Jason Fazell into Stefano’s prior position. Roe told the council that other internal candidates had been asked earlier but declined changes to remain in their existing roles.

Councilman Roe said the city will determine how to fill the police chief position and that he would consult with Chief Gilbert and other officers before making a recommendation.

The announcements came during the meeting’s letters and reports section; council members and attendees offered applause for the departing and promoted employees. No formal hiring or appointment votes were taken at the June 2 meeting, and the council did not set a public timeline for the police chief replacement process.","At the June 2 Saint Albans City Council meeting, council members announced the impending retirement of Police Chief Gilbert on June 27 and described personnel changes at the MUC following the retirement of its superintendent, Kenny; interim promotions were named.","actionData","errors"]

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