The South Charleston City Council on a series of finance committee motions approved a $12,643 HVAC installation at the city farmers market, accepted a $25,000 payment from a statewide Lipitor settlement, and approved a proposed $93,382.88 health insurance renewal subject to the insurance trust fund committee’s approval.

A finance committee representative presented the HVAC recommendation, saying bids were solicited "in accordance with the city of South Charleston's charter ordinances" and recommended awarding a mini-split installation for $12,643 to be paid from fiscal year 2025 parks general fund line items. Council members moved, seconded, and approved the recommendation by roll call.

The council then considered a proposed distribution from the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office related to a class-action matter involving the manufacturer of Lipitor, identified in the transcript as Pfizer Inc. The finance committee recommended the city accept a $25,000 distribution and allocate it to the city employment health insurance trust fund. The council voted to accept the funds.

Finally the finance committee presented bids for employee benefit services and recommended renewal of the city’s health insurance at a fixed cost of $93,382.88. The transcript records that the expense is within budget and will be paid from fiscal year 2026 funds "pending approval from the insurance trust fund committee." Council members moved, seconded and approved the recommendation on the council floor; the transcript records the vote as affirmative and notes the pending committee approval for FY2026 funding.

The transcript does not include contested debate or amendments to these financial recommendations; each item was presented as the finance committee’s recommendation and adopted during the meeting.