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Herron said full-depth repairs to trench lines and manhole areas on Market Street will begin July 28 and will take about a week where needed. He added that one half of Market Street plus Tenth, Twelfth and Fourteenth streets will be milled and paved, followed by the other half so traffic can be maintained; he estimated, weather permitting, paving work would take three to four weeks during August. Herron also said portions of Sixteenth Street from Main to Chaplain, Oak Street and Chaplin toward Route 2 and 250 will be paved later in the fall because streetscaping work is still ongoing in those areas.

Herron reported the city’s paving projects with contractor Semper Fi are about 63% complete, and the pickleball courts in Elm Grove have been paved. He said the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) portion of Semper Fi’s contract—about $200,000—will be completed in August.

On flood cleanup, a council member asked who would be responsible to remove debris from the creek, including dumpsters, shipping containers and car parts observed from Elm Grove to Kroger. Herron stated that debris removal has typically been paid for through the state emergency management agency and that FEMA reimbursement is pursued as appropriate; he said estimated costs would be included in any FEMA application. When asked whether shipping containers observed along the creek bank were city property or acceptable, Herron said he believed most, if not all, came from outside city limits and that, routinely, the city does not have those types of containers along the creek. He said he would double-check and follow up if there are one or two within city limits.

Nut Graf: The manager provided specific start dates for urgent trench and paving repairs downtown and confirmed funding and reimbursement paths for flood debris removal typically pass through state emergency management with FEMA as the ultimate reimbursing authority; he committed to checking whether shipping containers observed near the creek are within city limits.

Discussion and next steps: Herron said staff will circulate schedules for water and sewer capital projects and present engineers’ plans at a public works committee meeting later in July. Council asked about ongoing streetscape weeding and maintenance; Herron said the city specified a private contractor to weed the streetscape twice per month.

Ending: Work on Market Street and cross streets is scheduled to begin July 28 with the bulk of paving occurring in August, subject to weather; staff will return to committees with detailed project schedules and any findings about creek-side containers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting July 15th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Manager Mister Herron told the Wheeling City Council on July 15 that full-depth trench repairs and paving on Market Street will start July 28, with most paving work expected in August; councilors raised questions about flood debris cleanup and shipping containers along the creek.","taxTitle","Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia","taxId",58658,"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},6167666,"Council approves emergency repairs, paving and equipment contracts totaling several dozens of thousands",42,529000,571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e&start=529&end=571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6167666/Wheeling/Ohio-County/West-Virginia/Council-approves-emergency-repairs-paving-and-equipment-contracts-totaling-several-dozens-of-thousands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167666-68943bf21dc3dab20f7122596659dc05/orig.mp4?Expires=1775437267&Signature=dkYAS1I6VPayxZMir-Gkx61DNWRRhn~zDMwDat0ZcNIOvvvHZgGJOeb1HFYmHvzn1Iof3k5g2Wa38HXYE4E0ENOF0kcLlYBUe8wetzouPUjVgL5QbXX3Mq9s4sZ8Astb0CJi9BGcLQoc4PiguLYwr1jk5eKEN1fW1ngjXTDMQ7JvQhy9yXRmGrr~f1f1zYNBxg222wt7cNP7Lrk2F1Wh9Cm6OoDuSHicN8fR0CJdQpWRTeoCqnDdkeK23LPl7NcWwjQCWCSGBhGRL2fxa0gsruIZe5As4USO~pPphcCCtnE2EtOz69N6cH2ppxngNqdCLLi~IYpCsr4XBhDivaTUWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheeling City Council on July 15 approved multiple ordinances authorizing the city manager to expend funds for emergency repairs and equipment purchases.

Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the city manager to expend $16,000 with ETCO Inc. of Lansing, Ohio, for emergency interceptor repair work charged to the water pollution control division (WPCD). The council also approved an ordinance authorizing $35,499 with Castenbaker Corporation of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for emergency pavement repair on Monroe Avenue to be charged to the water department; both measures were moved and recorded as approved by the mayor.

On the meeting’s list of original propositions, the clerk read additional proposed expenditures: $48,350 with James Wake Construction Company of Weirton, West Virginia, for a Duquesne Avenue and Valley View Avenue sanitary sewer extension to be charged to ARPA; and $40,642.56 with Foster and Freeman of Ashburn, Virginia, for evidence collection equipment to be charged to the 2024 JAG grant. The clerk read these items into the record as ordinances to create and authorize those appropriations; the record shows the resolutions and ordinances were placed before council for action.

Nut Graf: The approvals provide immediate contracting authority for localized emergency repairs and allow staff to proceed with procurement and contractor mobilization. Funding sources identified in the meeting record include WPCD, the water department, ARPA and the 2024 JAG grant.

Supporting details: City staff did not provide detailed project timelines or final contract documents during the public meeting. The $16,000 and $35,499 amounts were explicitly stated when the clerk read the ordinance items; the $48,350 and $40,642.56 amounts were read later as original propositions and were moved as items on the agenda.

Discussion and oversight: Council asked no substantive follow-up questions on the emergency interceptor repair or Monroe Avenue pavement repair during the meeting excerpt. City Manager Mister Herron’s earlier report referenced a larger suite of water and sewer capital projects that staff will discuss with the public works committee.

Ending: Staff will proceed with contract execution as authorized; project-level schedules and the procurement files will be available through city procurement and the public works committee when presented.","Wheeling City Council approved emergency repair contracts and other procurement items July 15, including $16,000 for interceptor repair with ETCO Inc., $35,499 for emergency pavement repair with Castenbaker Corporation, and placed on the agenda additional contracts for ARPA-funded sanitary sewer extension and JAG-funded evidence equipment.",{"_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},6167671,"Wheeling council approves up to $6 million bond anticipation note for sewer projects",47,453000,500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e&start=453&end=500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e/thumbnail_453000.jpg","/articles/6167671/Wheeling/Ohio-County/West-Virginia/Wheeling-council-approves-up-to-6-million-bond-anticipation-note-for-sewer-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167671-eb11025a8b7b4124d9731d594ec582a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775437267&Signature=iIaQQJ7fgGQ3tIXyaFru9QmOXVqbuJtm2hPr5W-Mk6uQD6YdQ9EqWp0vXjJxMd7DWKnDO7lrrcA2dpCIv~S2ivgX4EVq0CwmaDpZb1VrDCUjIjFf2kAeLYUlhbVjtUNcfxujpwvAgE-FNoxPplmSefscRYTAZeB-VXgxYOdVeB5HwFWsmg7Eo-WCtg~TXLfw7wzAwYLxMRCnOaHYRf-ehq6XXsrM9Kg8krE7QKQtxs~F1jj9B4qHY87N8zKi3H~bHXpi2NiiiPTIjsZFGBDJkK3RUnBntFuum~ww7VgEfvH6lrJgO5nQpyWA7KqK3ttruPd1jPdX~BghoXvCuzqu4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheeling City Council on July 15 adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of a combined waterworks and sewerage system bond anticipation note of not more than $6,000,000 to finance improvements and extensions to the city’s sewage system.

The ordinance, read into the record as an item of unfinished business, covers design, acquisition and construction costs for improvements to the sewage portion of the combined public waterworks and sewage system and authorizes sale and related documents for the notes. Mayor McGruder called for the vote after introductions; the motion passed.

Council members heard from City Manager Mister Herron earlier in the meeting that three projects were included in the note to address higher-priority needs: digester cleaning and repair, replacement of a centrifuge and associated engineering work. Herron said approving the bond anticipation note allows the city to “get a jump start on this work.”

Nut Graf: The measure gives the city short-term financing flexibility to begin several wastewater projects the manager described as needing to be done sooner rather than later; the council did not specify a repayment schedule or final sale terms during the meeting.

Council did not provide a detailed vote tally in the record excerpt; a roll call was conducted and the mayor announced the motion approved. The ordinance text presented to council indicates the notes would include provisions addressing rights and remedies of registered note owners and costs of issuance.

Discussion and next steps: Herron told council the wastewater projects will be further discussed with engineers at an upcoming public works committee meeting. The bond note was described as temporary financing for work “not otherwise provided” by current appropriations; council action authorizes staff to proceed with issuance procedures and related contract work. No timeline for sale of the notes or debt-service implications was given in the meeting record.

Ending: The council’s action clears the way for the city to proceed with the specified wastewater repairs and related engineering; the city manager said staff will bring project-level plans and schedules to committee for further review.","The Wheeling City Council on July 15 approved an ordinance to authorize a combined waterworks and sewerage system bond anticipation note of up to $6,000,000 to finance immediate sewage system work, including digester cleaning, a centrifuge replacement and related engineering.",{"_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},6167652,"Traffic and parking changes listed for council consideration, including no right-on-red at Route 2 and Northern Parkway",62,1064000,1126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e&start=1064&end=1126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e/thumbnail_1064000.jpg","/articles/6167652/Wheeling/Ohio-County/West-Virginia/Traffic-and-parking-changes-listed-for-council-consideration-including-no-right-on-red-at-Route-2-and-Northern-Parkway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167652-09617568b61a76cf227b19d9909bd871/orig.mp4?Expires=1775437267&Signature=hF6-72Hs63KrIYEYu7KLhFOQPAeHL~pOoxSMBm5K2~hxNaOGchJUbXUCT-YYl5tQn6NdTt8qRvfEBHogE0a9gN3UhBL77Tf6yjb6jlTR9Ds5Lnt7yl47k~UeGurveOvH900ZQYsrp-ZnrAJXkhwxh9clzKZExqwvecmclrYzBt8z6V4meA41lhzFp6Zwl6yVDXBS9fghrcP14oo98o3doMRUxsTwWp3HvbS2FWBwg1mbBCAjr0Y0EZOSdpIsKr~xG4GVGBl808CMjZrB~kEMfv6nGQImD3gs7lkkp~J2tJPol3j8gt~KPV3XPBAbVQgPehZZCW497ciB~Lq6pvnMIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several traffic-and-parking ordinances were read into the Wheeling City Council record on July 15 as original propositions for council consideration.

The clerk read an ordinance to create a traffic rule at the intersection of Route 2 and Northern Parkway to prohibit right turns on red. Other items read into the record included an ordinance to create a no-parking zone and install a stop sign at Walden Avenue and Knox Lane; an ordinance to create a four-way stop and install crosswalks at Seventeenth and Wood Street; and an ordinance to create a loading zone from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 950 Main Street.

Nut Graf: The items were placed on the agenda and read into the record for council action; the provided transcript excerpt does not capture deliberation, public comment specific to these items or final votes on each ordinance.

Details: The clerk read these ordinances as part of original propositions; motions to adopt and votes were not recorded in the provided excerpt for each traffic item. Council will need to take formal action at a subsequent point in the meeting or a future meeting if not acted on during the same session.

Ending: Citizens affected by new restrictions or signage should monitor council minutes and the city’s public notices for final adoption, effective dates and installation schedules.","The July 15 Wheeling council agenda included proposed traffic rules and parking changes: a prohibition on right turn on red at Route 2 and Northern Parkway, a new no-parking zone and stop sign at Walden Avenue and Knox Lane, a 4-way stop and crosswalks at Seventeenth and Wood Street, and a daytime loading zone at 950 Main Street.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":103,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":106,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6167657,"Wheeling council approves coal-severance and general fund budget revisions",78,1142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5410321-d4f46c2cab62985acc47e3d503da2d5e&start=1064&end=1142","/articles/6167657/Wheeling/Ohio-County/West-Virginia/Wheeling-council-approves-coal-severance-and-general-fund-budget-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167657-f85f7839f24824e4d6c5e93c887093db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775437267&Signature=ofe1BA0ygXRex2Vf7~NFPOlbAKyfMUNQcbV-TiAzQLs3JyWxrO~nboX3guqDAVWpfGqlJBZTUYyZv834VuEwCa9owk0aHjaYT3qwEzGuJp75Au8S6m~x-i9AZdvZJe8rmBUv08dA0fUjGdwdRJ9XxBHpKixg4RjYrVevhTykNEYHP2j5hqReq57rum~ERUWkdwAPlO-RsyninIxe7GrJZA57~zniN0n3w4KwXP0TXkrrujeZZF~v3psQz9PpGD7zhmxzO1WzJtcpwcfXxPx8UMyvmlDyje7iT4FW6CDRUxHCm5fgm1AnQx~cOLzPy~1PdpcB3IKB1C8mhyCh~AqYkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheeling City Council voted July 15 to adopt two budget revisions: one revising the fiscal year 2025–26 coal severance budget and another revising the FY2025–26 general fund budget.

The clerk read the resolutions into the record as original propositions and council moved to adopt. During discussion on the general fund revision a council member thanked the finance committee and other council members for their input and noted the revision includes an increase for city employees and funding to revive the economic community development specialist position; no specific dollar amounts for the pay increase or the position were stated in the meeting excerpt.

Nut Graf: Council adopted both budget revisions by resolution; the general fund revision was presented to the finance committee and described as including employee compensation increases and restoration of a community development specialist role, but the meeting record does not supply line-item dollar amounts.

Details: The clerk announced the coal severance budget revision and council approved it after a motion and second. For the general fund budget revision, council members expressed appreciation to the finance committee; the mayor asked members to record their votes and the resolution passed. The record does not include roll-call vote tallies or the specific amounts of the adjustments.

Ending: Staff and the finance committee will implement the revisions according to city budget procedures; council did not schedule further public hearings on these particular items during the meeting excerpt.","On July 15 the Wheeling City Council adopted resolutions approving fiscal year 2025–26 revisions to the coal severance budget and a revision to the general fund budget that includes employee pay increases and revival of an economic community development specialist position.","actionData","errors"]

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City manager outlines streetscape paving schedule; council discusses flood debris cleanup and origins

Council approves emergency repairs, paving and equipment contracts totaling several dozens of thousands

Wheeling council approves up to $6 million bond anticipation note for sewer projects

Traffic and parking changes listed for council consideration, including no right-on-red at Route 2 and Northern Parkway

Wheeling council approves coal-severance and general fund budget revisions