Council approves final invoices for Liberty Street lift station; members hear community center roof and Jefferson Road closure updates

A resolution approving invoices related to design, construction and other services for the Liberty Street lift station rehabilitation project was approved by the South Charleston City Council during its meeting.

Marjorie, a staff member, read the resolution title. A council member described the invoice action as the final payment for the project, saying “This is the last 1” and asking the council to approve the resolution. The motion carried after a second by Thomas (identified in the transcript as “mister Tom,” Councilor Burlock) and a voice vote; the transcript does not include a roll-call tally or dollar amounts.

Separately under department updates, a staff member identified as Hunter provided an update on the community center roof. Hunter said the contractor originally had projected a November timeline but that communication had improved; the technician was working on a job in New York and Hunter said the technician hopes to come to West Virginia next month. Hunter said the contractor outlined supplies and a plan and staff would discuss potential interim repairs at a Monday meeting.

Council members were also informed about a temporary southbound lane closure over the Jefferson Road bridge. According to the meeting record, the closure is expected to begin on Monday for the southbound lane between Canal Turnpike and Route 60 and is likely to last about four to five days; detour signage and routing around Montrose were discussed. The speaker said the work appears to be paving or related preparation near the community center and McDonald’s area and that crews hoped to finish by Thursday evening or possibly Friday.

The transcript does not include contract numbers, vendor names, invoice amounts, or formal direction to staff beyond the discussion of improved contractor communication and a planned staff meeting to discuss interim work on the roof.