Vienna council extends McDowell County relief drive, hears updates on library funding, trail project and Spencer’s Lane planning

At a Vienna City Council meeting, councilmembers extended a flood relief drive for McDowell County and provided logistics for citizens who want to donate cleaning supplies and water.

An unnamed councilmember said collected items are being accepted at the Vienna Police Garage, 40130 First Street, and that the drive has been extended. The councilmember said donations can be brought to the police garage “from 9 to 3” on the next day and again from “11 to 2” on the coming Saturday, and that the collection will be delivered to McDowell County. The councilmember said requested items are limited to cleaning supplies, bottled water, shovels and brooms.

Councilmembers also announced that the Vienna Library and the Mid Ohio Valley Regional Council were not present to give updates. A city staff member explained that state law requires a calculation based on local property taxes to determine library funding obligations and that the council’s funding for those entities is driven by that formula.

Councilmembers reported a recent meeting with the regional council, which is working on a trail network project that officials said would link Vienna with Parkersburg; councilmembers said they are coordinating with Parkersburg on that effort.

On Spencer’s Lane planning, a councilmember thanked the Thrasher Group, citizens who attended a meeting the previous Tuesday, and a steering committee, and urged continued public engagement. “This is only the beginning,” the councilmember said, adding that momentum is building and that the city needs residents to remain involved to see material changes on city‑owned properties.

Several councilmembers and residents offered brief thanks and reminders during the comment period.