Thread by @JusticeHudson97

The @CityofWheeling City Council and Public Works Committee met today, June 6. Several proclamations were made, ordinances approved, and over 35 new ordinances proposed.

Here are some of the stories from tonight. #folkreporter @FolkReporters

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Public Works Comm updated the people about ongoing, multi-million $ projects. Street paving is 77% done, will wrap up in next 3 weeks. Some residents, like Ms Cadar, have complained about flooding potential in newly paved alleys. #folkreporter

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Some $20mil in sewer projects are ongoing or out to bid for WPCD.

The Streetscape project is still set for Nov ‘24 completion. Paving on Main St will commence ahead of schedule when contractor begins east sidewalk construction. #folkreporter

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The Washington Ave bridge will close and be demolished, but no date has been announced. The bridge is a major throughway for the Woodsdale community, linking I-70 to National Road. (Photo courtesy @WTOV9 #folkreporter

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.@MayorWheeling Elliott invited residents to the July 25 State of the City address at noon—his last as mayor. Speech will take place at the @WheelingCasino and is free. Lunch is $15, e-mail City Clerk Zalenski to RSVP for lunch. (Photo courtesy of @Weelunk) #folkreporter

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Splash pads have, hilariously, become a point of contention in the city. On May 16 meeting Councilor Palmer objected to their addition on legal grounds. @IntelligencerWV echoed concerns in a story two days ago after they appeared on June 6 agenda,

theintelligencer.net/news/top-headl…

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.@MayorWheeling made clear he followed procedure in adding them to the agenda for June 6 meeting, but said council would table them. When the three related ordinances came up for vote they were tabled by voice vote. Splash pads, people. #folkreporter

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The Month of June was declared Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.” This started in 1983 by Reagan. @MayorWheeling encouraged citizens to learn about the disease, and he recognized caregivers. #folkreporter

7/15

June 9 was declared ‘Pride in Wheeling Day,’ for the seventh time. This is to commemorate @Orrick’s volunteer event from 8-5 on the same day at Heritage Port. #Pride2023 #folkreporter

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June 19 was declared Juneteenth Independence Day. Wheeling has done this since 2019, and the US and WV have since 2021. @MayorWheeling encouraged residents to attend a ceremony at the historic slave auction site. More information about the events: wheelingjuneteenth.com

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Votes were held by voice due to technical issues. Five ordinances from May 16 were passed, including the demolition of the Center Market parking garage and an archway to mark the entrance to heritage port. @MayorWheeling said the archway is about placemaking #folkreporter

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Each meeting members of council are given the opportunity to give remarks. Only ONE (councilor @RosemaryKetchum) chose to do so. It is my opinion that not offering remarks is a disservice to the people. We get two meetings a month—SPEAK TO US. #folkreporter

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Councilor @RosemaryKetchum spoke about @appalachianout1 who opened a new location at 38th and Wood St in Wheeling. The org offers natural disaster relief in WV.

She also spoke of Arts Fest happening Aug 5. Vendors can apply here: bit.ly/artisanvendora… #folkreporter

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Councilor @RosemaryKetchum encouraged residents to have their voice heard about the Clay School in a survey open until June 30. The school has sat vacant for decades, but is under consideration for remodeling or demolition. Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/clayschoolco…

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Councilor @RosemaryKetchum will have office hours June 13 from 11-1 at the Center Market. Ketchum hosts these events regularly to allow citizens the chance to ask questions.

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The next city council meeting with be Wednesday, June 21. The City-County Building is closed 6/19 in honor of Juneteenth and 6/20 in honor of WV Day.

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