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Glenville council approves park cameras and library funding, sets 2026 holiday schedule and community cleanup plans
Summary
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Glenville City Council approved $1,057.50 for additional park security cameras using opioid funds, released the annual $5,000 library allocation, adopted the 2026 holiday schedule (June 19 set as a floating holiday), and discussed road, bridge and community cleanup plans.
Mayor Mark Sarver called the Feb. 2, 2026 Glenville City Council meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.; a quorum was reached at 7:04 p.m.
Accountant MacKenzie Petry presented the financial report, saying all accounts are in good standing and that council should hold a budget meeting in March to prepare for the next fiscal year. Councilman Blair Fisher moved to approve the report; Councilman Brent Walters seconded and the motion passed, with Councilman Eric Squires recorded as abstaining on that approval.
On motions, the council took several routine actions. Councilman Eric Squires moved and Councilman Blair Fisher seconded approval of the Jan. 5, 2026 meeting minutes; the motion passed and the minutes will be placed on file for audit. The council also voted that the Gilmer County Fire Department host a “Christmas in July” event and the December 2026 parade after a motion from Squires and a second from Fisher.
Councilman Brent Walters moved to spend $1,057.50 from opioid funds to install additional cameras to cover dead spots at the city park, including the rear storage-shed area and vendor parking; Councilman Blair Fisher seconded and the motion passed. The cameras were described by council as intended to improve monitoring of areas noted during public comment as vulnerable to theft or misuse.
On library funding, Councilman Eric Squires moved to release the library’s annual $5,000 allocation; Councilman Blair Fisher seconded and the motion passed, with Councilman Brent Walters recorded as abstaining.
In other business, Mayor Mark Sarver gave several updates: downtown roadway work will continue into the next year as utilities are relocated and bridge patching is coordinated; the city building renovation wall is up and expected to be completed by week’s end weather permitting; sales tax receipts have reached more than $65,000 to date against an $85,000 annual budget; and community cleanup is planned for April 16–22, 2026, with county and neighboring Sandfork participation and services for tire, electronics and shredding collection.
The council discussed drainage issues on Center Street and asked staff to pursue options to address the dip where water collects. The first reading of the Folk Festival ordinance was tabled until the March 2 meeting. The council also noted that Mountain State Waste has been acquired by Casella Waste System; Mayor Sarver said he will contact the company about local pickup issues and complaint procedures.
The council entered executive session at 7:47 p.m. on a personnel matter and exited at 8:05 p.m.; no personnel actions resulted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. The next regular meeting was set for March 2, 2026.
All motions and approvals reported here are recorded in the meeting minutes as passed unless stated otherwise. Where the minutes record abstentions, those abstentions are noted above.
