City Council — Charleston, WV
Date: 2025-11-17
Time: 19:00

CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
 Regular Meeting
 November 17, 2025
 at 7:00 PM




 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA
 https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 Council Chambers, Third Floor
 City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E.
 Charleston, WV


 AGENDA


CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND CLAIMS

 1. INTERESTED PUBLIC SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER AT THE CLERK’S HALLWAY TABLE IN PERSON
 NO EARLIER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS. FIVE (5) SPEAKERS WILL BE
 PERMITTED (RULE NO. 22 (B)).

 2. Claims 11-17-2025

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 11-17-2025

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 11-17-2025

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins
 Group Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible
 retiree health plan.

 2. Resolution No. 25-113 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve

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 model year 2025 Ford Interceptors for the Charleston Police Department pursuant to a
 competitive bid process.

 3. Resolution No. 25-114 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement
 with Advizex for the purchase of firewall and edge routers for Information Systems.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 11-17-2025

NEW BILLS

 1. 11-17-2025

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 7:00 PM.



*Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




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CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
 Regular Meeting
 November 17, 2025
 at 7:00 PM




 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA
 https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx

 Council Chambers, Third Floor
 City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E.
 Charleston, WV


 AGENDA


CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AND CLAIMS

 1. INTERESTED PUBLIC SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER AT THE CLERK’S HALLWAY TABLE IN PERSON
 NO EARLIER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE MEETING STARTS. FIVE (5) SPEAKERS WILL BE
 PERMITTED (RULE NO. 22 (B)).

 2. Claims 11-17-2025

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 11-17-2025

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 11-17-2025

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins
 Group Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible
 retiree health plan.

 2. Resolution No. 25-113 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve

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 model year 2025 Ford Interceptors for the Charleston Police Department pursuant to a
 competitive bid process.

 3. Resolution No. 25-114 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement
 with Advizex for the purchase of firewall and edge routers for Information Systems.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 11-17-2025

NEW BILLS

 1. 11-17-2025

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 7:00 PM.



*Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




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 Resolution No. 25-112

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 November 17, 2025

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins Group
 2 Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health
 3 plan at a set cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative
 4 Medical Plan 5 for the plan year starting January 1, 2026.
 5
 6 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 7
 8 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for
 9 medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at a set
10 cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for
11 the plan year starting January 1, 2026.




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 City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board
 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal




2026 Renewal Summary:
City of Charleston and
Charleston Sanitary Board




PRESENTED BY:
Jim Ball
Amwins Group Benefits, LLC
Vice President, Sales
T: 704-749-2707
jim.ball@amwins.com




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 City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board
 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal
Renewal Summary
We are pleased to provide the 2026 Group Retiree Medical and Prescription Drug Program Renewal for the City of
Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board. Other than the annual Medicare deductible and co-insurance adjustments for
Parts A, B, and D, the plan designs will remain unchanged for 2026. In addition to the current offering below we have
also included alternative medical insurance plans for you to consider. Please review the program details enclosed in
this summary.
As always, Amwins Group Benefits will continue to provide our extensive administrative services including:
 Eligibility Management Program Administration
 Annual and Monthly Enrollments List Billing
 Retiree Communications Retiree Specialty Contact Center
 Customer Service Ongoing Retiree Advocacy and Support
Medical Plan
Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 Plan 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives
 Post 65 $190.05 $275.57 45.00% 541
 Pre 65 Medicare Eligible $241.50 $350.18 45.00% 23
Prescription Drug Plan
Underwritten by: Express Scripts Medicare
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives
 Custom 4 Tier $130.50 $137.80 5.59% 564
Overall Combined Program
 2025 2026 % Increase # of Lives
 Post 65 w/ Rx $320.55 $413.37 28.96% 541
 Pre 65 Medicare Eligible
 $372.00 $487.98 31.18% 23
 w/ Rx
Amounts are inclusive of all services performed by Amwins Group Benefits, insurance premiums and non-insurance costs. Administration
services are provided by Amwins Group Benefits, LLC, a division of Amwins Group, Inc.




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 City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board
 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal
Retiree Program Plan Designs
Medical Plan
Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 Pre-65 Medicare Eligible Post-65
 Deductible * Part B Deductible Part B Deductible
 Coinsurance 20% 20%
 Total OOP Max ** $300 $300
 Lifetime Benefit Max Unlimited Unlimited
* Part B Deductible for 2026 has not been released yet (2025: $257)
** Includes Calendar Year Deductible

Prescription Drug Plan
Underwritten by: Express Scripts Medicare
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 Custom 4 Tier Custom 4 Tier
 2026
 (30 Day Retail) (90 Day/Mail Order)
 Calendar Year Deductible $50
Tier 1: Generic $5 + 20% $10 + 20%
Tier 2: Preferred Brand 25% - $20 minimum, $95 maximum 22.5% - $40 minimum, $285 maximum
Tier 3: Non-Preferred Brand 25% - $35 minimum, $100 maximum 24% - $70 minimum, $300 maximum
Tier 4: Specialty 20% - $100 maximum 20% - $100 maximum
Catastrophic Coverage
 $0 Copays
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: $2,100




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 City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board
 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal
Alternative Plan Options
Amwins is pleased to present alternative retiree medical plan options, underwritten by The Hartford Life and Accident
Insurance Company, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and United American Insurance Company. These plans
offer coverage comparable to your current plan. Please review the plan summaries below for key details.
Retiree Medical Insurance Plan
Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company / Transamerica Life Insurance Company /
United American Insurance Company
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 2025 2026
 % Change # of Lives
 (Hartford) (New Carrier / Plan)
 Alt. Medical Plan 1
 $190.05 $226.70 19.28% 541
 The Hartford
 Alt. Medical Plan 2 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 24.70%
 $237.00 564
 Transamerica* Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (1.86%)
 Alt. Medical Plan 3 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 8.92%
 $207.00 564
 Transamerica* Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (14.29%)
 Alt. Medical Plan 4 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 14.71%
 $218.00 564
 United American Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (9.73%)
 Alt. Medical Plan 5 Post-65: $190.05 Post-65: 4.18%
 $198.00 564
 United American Pre-65: $241.50 Pre-65: (18.01%)
*Residents of FL will be issued standard Plan G with age-banded rates.

Alternative Retiree Program Plan Designs
Alternative Retiree Medical Insurance Plan
Underwritten by: The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company / Transamerica Life Insurance Company /
United American Insurance Company
Effective January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 Alt. Med. 1 Alt. Med. 2 Alt. Med. 3 Alt. Med. 4 Alt. Med. 5
 Part B Part B Part B Part B Part B
 Deductible *
 Deductible Deductible Deductible Deductible Deductible
 20% to $300,
 Coinsurance then 10% to OOP 20% 20% 20% 20%
 Max
 Total OOP Max ** $1,000 $300 $500 $300 $500
 Lifetime Benefit Max Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
* Part B Deductible for 2026 has not yet been released (2025: $257)
** Includes Calendar Year Deductible




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 City of Charleston/Charleston Sanitary Board
 2026 Retiree Medical & Rx Plan Renewal
 Group Retiree Program Renewal Acceptance 2026
Please review and confirm the 2026 subsidy and billing summary. Please return the signed electronic copy to
holly.danca@amwins.com
Subsidy
 2025 2026
 All Members Handled by Client Handled by Client
Billing Mode
 2025 Billing Mode 2026 Billing Mode
 All Members List Bill List Bill
Please Confirm 2026 Medical Plan(s)


  Alt. Medical Plan 1
 2026 Selection  Alt. Medical Plan 2
  Keep current Medical Plans
  Alt. Medical Plan 3
 (Post-65 and Pre-65 Disabled)
  Alt. Medical Plan 4
  Alt. Medical Plan 5



Please be advised, we have reviewed the proposed plans, rates, subsidy levels, and billing modes and
communications. We authorize Amwins to mail these renewal communications to our retirees, advising them
of the 2026 changes.




Print Name Print Title




Signature Date




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  Dear City of Charleston, WV,

  Medco Containment Life Insurance Company and Medco Containment Insurance Company of New York (hereinafter referred to as “Express Scripts Medicare”) is pleased to continue
  offering the Medicare Part D Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) for 2026 as described in this renewal notice and in accordance with the terms and conditions of your current Express
  Scripts Medicare Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”). 1 Please review the renewal notice and reach out to Amwins Group Benefits, LLC to review any further plan design changes by
  October 15th, 2025. If there are no changes then your benefit, premium, and appropriate EGWP Enrollee communications will renew at the below specifications effective January 1,2026
  and run through December 31,2026.

  If you choose not to renew your EGWP benefit for the 2026 plan year, Express Scripts Medicare must be notified of your intentions to terminate in accordance with the timeframe required
  within the Express Scripts Medicare agreement. Mid-year terminations are not permitted.


  EGWP Benefit Design2: BXM42071

  Pharmacy Retail Retail Maintenance Drug Program (MDP) Express Scripts Home Delivery


 1-31 Day Supply (Mirrors Retail
 Cost Share)
  Day Supply Up to 31 Day Supply 32-60 Day Supply 61 to 90 Day Supply
 32-90 Day Supply (Home Delivery
 Cost Share)


  Network: National Medicare
 Standard Standard Standard Home Delivery
  Performance Network


 Generic* $5 + 20% $10 + 20% $10 + 20% $10 + 20%



  Initial Preferred Brand 25% Min $20 Max $95 22.5% Min $40 Max $285 22.5% Min $40 Max $285 22.5% Min $40 Max $285
  Coverage
  Period
  Member Cost
  Share Non-Preferred Drugs 25% Min $35 Max $100 24% Min $70 Max $300 24% Min $70 Max $300 24% Min $70 Max $300



 Specialty 20% Max $100 20% Max $100 20% Max $100 20% Max $100

  Deductible $50 (Part D eligible drugs and Non Part D drugs contribute, Retail & Mail)
  Member True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) $2,100
  Catastrophic Coverage Member cost share post TrOOP is $0
  Formulary Medicare Premier Access Open


  Non Part D Drugs4 Covered; Non-Part D Covered Including All Lifestyles (ED-DL100080+QLL, Cosmetic-DL 100071, WL-DL100133+PA)


  Part B and ESRD Drugs4 Not Covered

 As defined by Express Scripts, Non-preferred Generics will be subject to the appropriate Generic Tier copay (excluding Specialty Tier Generics,
  *Generic Definition* when applicable).

  Utilization Management Program All PA, QLL & ST (Part D and applicable Non Part D/Part B), CMS Required, and High Risk edits
  Compound Management Solution Compound Management Solution in place to mitigate compound drug abuse by means of inclusion and exclusion list
  Federal Poverty Limits Standard Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) guidelines apply
 Member cost share is capped at $35 for a one-month supply of each insulin covered by the plan and member cost share is $0 for Part D vaccines
  Other5 covered by the plan as required by CMS.
  Additional Benefits 0

  *Please note that most specialty medications can only be dispensed up to a 31 day supply, or up to a 30 day supply if they are found on the Carelogic drug list (132368); Additionally, only medications in a
  limited number of drug categories can be dispensed in less than a 35 day supply from Home Delivery including but not limited to diabetic supplies, state and federally controlled drugs, and a limited number of
  other medications,; mail order pharmacy may update the list at their discretion; copays mirror Retail or Home Delivery unless state regulations apply. This plan participates in the Voluntary Generics Policy.
  Standard Federal Poverty Limit (FPL) guidelines apply.




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  This group Medicare Part D plan has additional benefits to enhance the Medicare Part D coverage, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Per CMS
  regulations, the benefit enhancements are considered other health benefits and may require filing with and approval by the state Department of Insurance. Express Scripts Medicare may
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  offer this product or may offer this product in conjunction with a supplemental insurance company. The total premium amount consists of two distinct components as outlined below.



  2026

  Employer Group Waiver Plan Premium PMPM $113.72

  Enhanced Insurance Premium PMPM $24.08

  Total Member Premium Per Member Per Month (PMPM) 7 8 $137.80



  1
 The information in this renewal notice is subject to the Confidentiality provision in the Medicare Part D Employer/Union-Only Sponsored Group Waiver Plan Prescription Drug Policy.
  2
 Required improvements to the plan designs will be incorporated as mandated by CMS.
  4
 Some states require coverage for certain Non-Part D, Part B, and ESRD drugs. Above Program descriptions are available upon request.
  5
 If an applicable state requirement has a lower member cost share cap for insulin that is deemed applicable to the supplemental product, the state requirement will apply.
  6
 Express Scripts Medicare may offer this product or may offer this product in conjunction with one of the following supplemental insurance companies based on your plan’s situs state:
  Companion Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company of California, Niagara Life and Health Insurance Company or Pan-American Insurance Company.
  7
 Express Scripts Medicare will comply with applicable state Department of Insurance requirements that are available upon request for the provision of a supplemental product to the Part D
  plan. If any government action, change in federal or state law or regulation, change in the interpretation of any law or regulation, or any action by a pharmaceutical manufacturer has an
  adverse effect on the pricing terms outlined in this renewal herein or if the above options are modified or the offering of proposed options are modified without express consent of Express
  Scripts, then Express Scripts Medicare will have the right, upon notice, to modify these pricing terms. The parties agree that these pricing terms are subject to the Pricing Assumptions
  noted below.
  8
 Express Scripts Medicare reserves the right to re-evaluate the proposed renewal in the event of a significant membership (504 lives) reduction to the extent that it materially
  changes the average member morbidity enrolled within the plan."

  Unless otherwise notified, the terms and conditions of this renewal notice are binding, accepted, and agreed to by the Plan and are hereby incorporated into your Agreement. In the event
  that your organization has not accepted these terms and conditions or otherwise notified Express Scripts Medicare in writing in accordance with our Agreement by the timeframe required
  within our Agreement, you shall be deemed to have accepted and agreed to the terms and conditions herein.




  Print Name Signature


  If you have any questions, please contact Amwins Group Benefits, LLC at 401-734-5980.

  Sincerely,

  Amwins Group Benefits, LLC
  50 Whitecap Drive
  North Kingston, RI 02852
  401-734-5980




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 FY 2026 Projected Cost – City Only
 Revised Projection Scenarios – Alt. Medical Plan 4 & 5
 July 2023 - June 2024 July 2024 - June 2025 July 2025 - June 2026
 Projected Initial Proj Alt. Plan 4 Revised Proj Alt. Plan 5 Revised Proj
 (Jul 25-Dec (Jan 26-Jun (Jan 26-Jun 26) (Jan 26-Jun 26)
 (Jul 23-Jun 24) (Jul 24-Dec 24) (Jan 25-Jun 25) 25) 26) United American - $300 Ded United American - $500 Ded

 Enrolled Post 65 Members 493 493 493 493 493 541 541
 Hartford Monthly Rate * / United American ** $181.00 $181.00 $190.05 $190.05 $199.55 $218.00 $198.00
 Enrolled Pre 65 Medicare Eligible Members 19 19 19 19 19 23 23
 Hartford Monthly Rate * / United American ** $230.00 $230.00 $241.50 $241.50 $253.58 $218.00 $198.00
ESI Rx Monthly Rate for Pre 65 and Post 65 Members*** $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $130.50 $137.80 $137.80
 Total Post 65 Rate $311.50 $311.50 $320.55 $320.55 $330.05 $355.80 $335.80

 Total Pre 65 Medicare Eligible Rate $360.50 $360.50 $372.00 $372.00 $384.08 $355.80 $335.80
 Total Projected Cost $1,925,028 $962,514 $990,595 $990,595 $1,020,080 $1,204,027 $1,136,347

 Total Projected Annual Cost $1,925,028 $1,953,109 $2,010,675 $2,194,622 $2,126,942
 1% 3% 12% 9%
* Initial projection assumed rate increase of 5% effective 1/1/2026
** Revised projections assumes the medical carrier will be United American effective 1/1/2026
*** ESI had the option of exercising an increase of up to 3% effective 1/1/2024 and 1/1/2025 which they declined. Additionally, it was expected that no rate increase would apply for the
period of 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026, absent any legislative changes or actions by a pharmaceutical manufacturer causing an adverse effect on the pricing terms outlined in the prior
renewal. Recent changes introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are being cited as the reason for the rate increase effective 1/1/2026. While designed to lower drug costs for
Medicare beneficiaries, these changes fundamentally shift financial responsibility for prescription drugs to private plan sponsors and drug manufacturers which has resulted in higher costs
for Medicare Part D plans.




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 Resolution No. 25-113

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 November 17, 2025

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 25-113 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve
 2 model year 2026 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police
 3 Department at a total price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and
 4 installation of all equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a
 5 competitive bid process.
 6
 7 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 8
 9 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve model year 2026
10 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total
11 price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all
12 equipment necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid
13 process.
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 2026-04 CPD Fleet Interceptors with Emergency Light Package
 Adamson Stephens Auto
 UpFit VA, LLC Thornhill Group Inc Generations Ford Industries Corp Center
 Mandatory Requirement

3.1 Twelve (12) 2026 Ford Interceptor Police Package Vehicle $ 845,592.00 $ 574,356.00 $ 572,340.00 $ 546,000.00 $ 542,160.00
 3.1.1 Vehicles must be silver, grey in color $ - INCL $ 44,506.65 INCL
 3.1.2 Vehicle Interior must be Police Grade Cloth in the front
with Vinyl Rear Seats $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.3 Vehicles must have Model/Engine: 3.3L V6 Engine Direct
Injection FFV AWD $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.4 Vehicles must have Transmission: 10 speed Auto
Transmission $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.5 Vehicles must come equipped with the standard Ford
Manufacturer package $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.5.1 Spot Lamp: Driver Side LED $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.5.2 Rear Door/Window Inoperable $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.5.3 Deflector Plate $ - INCL INCL
 3.1.5.4 Front License Plate Bracket $ - INCL INCL

 3.1.6 All vehicles must have the approved Charleston Police
decals as shown in the attachment labeled "Police Vehicle Decal"
 3.1.6.1 Large Charleston Police decals must be located on
each side of the vehicle $ 3,000.00 $ 9,834.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 19,425.00 $ 9,600.00

 3.1.6.2 A three- or four-digit number must be placed on the
rear of the vehicle with the word "POLICE" on the opposite side $ 600.00 INCL $ 1,200.00 $ 8,973.62 $ 1,200.00
 3.1.7 All vehicles must include a nFORCE Interior LED 6 mod
rear interior light bar located in the rear windshield (Part#
ENFWB01NS7) $ 18,000.00 $ 7,320.00 $ 12,300.00 $ 795.00 $ 12,300.00
 3.1.8 Each vehicle must be equipped with a FuelMaster fuel
ring to properly function with the existing City equipment $ 2,100.00 $ 5,904.00 $ 6,000.00 $ - $ 6,000.00
 3.1.9 Vehicles must include manufacturess' warranty and an
Extended Service Plan (5 years or 100,000-mike bumper0to-
bumper) warranty $ - $ 24,660.00 $ - $ 34,632.00
3.2 Emergency Equipment: Each Ford Interceptor Vehicle
must be delivered with Emergency Equipment Installed and
operable. Each Vehicle must include the following:
 3.2.1 SoundOff Signal NFUSE LED Lightbar w/15' LIN DSC
Technology $ - $ 19,908.00 $ 19,920.00 $ 24,416.27 $ 19,920.00




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 3.2.1.1 54"/137cm 9-32 VOLT NFUSE LED Lightbar w/15'
LIN DSC Technology $ - INCL $ 4,725.00 INCL INCL
 3.2.1.2 Domes - No Hardcoat $ - INCL INCL INCL
 3.2.1.3 Mount - Standard Fixed Height Mount (PNFLBK08) $ 1,476.00 INCL $ 851.01 INCL
 3.2.1.4 Hook - PNFLBF44 $ 1,968.00 INCL $ 1,134.68 INCL
 3.2.1.5 Accessories PNFLBSPLT1, Auto Dim $ 468.00 INCL $ 269.83 INCL
 3.2.2 Two (2) SoundOff Signal 100J Series Composite
Speakers per Vehicle $ 11,160.00 $ 4,536.00 $ 3,720.00 $ 6,936.05 $ 3,720.00
 3.2.3 Two (2) SoundOff Signal 100 Series Speaker Bracket Kit
(01) per vehicle (Part# ETSSVBK01) $ 1,560.00 $ 744.00 $ - $ 1,124.30 INCL
 3.2.4 Two (2) SoundOff Signal Twist in undercover 2 collar kit
per vehicle (Part # PLUCTCL 1) $ 168.00 $ 96.00 $ 240.00 $ 121.08 $ 240.00
 3.2.5 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTER SM W/BLK HOUS 9-
32V (B/W) per vehicle (Part# ENT3B32E) $ 9,168.00 $ 4,320.00 $ 4,104.00 $ 6,607.41 $ 4,104.00
3.2.6 One (1) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 3/4 UNDER MIRROR
DRV Bracket per vehicle (Part# PMP2BKUMB8-D) $ 636.00 $ 300.00 $ 144.00 $ 366.69 $ 144.00
 3.2.7 One (1) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 3/4 UNDER
MIRROR PSG Bracket per vehicle (Part # PMP2BKUMB8-P) $ 636.00 $ 300.00 $ 144.00 $ 366.69 $ 144.00
 3.2.8 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint Remote Node HNS
KIT-10' p[er vehicle (Part # ENGHK06) $ 4,596.00 $ 1,068.00 $ - $ 1,300.73 INCL
 3.2.9 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTERSECTOR SM W/BLK
HOUSE (BRW) per vehicle (Part # ENT3B3RBW) $ 9,168.00 $ 4,320.00 $ 3,120.00 $ 6,607.41 $ 3,120.00

 3.2.10 Two (2) SoundOff Signal INTERSECTOR
DECK/GRILLE Bracket Kit per vehicle (Part# PK0123ITU202ND) $ 744.00 $ 360.00 $ - $ 536.20 INCL
 3.2.11 One (1) Setina 12VS CARGO PARTITION EXPANDED
METAL per vehicle (Part# PK0123ITU202ND) $ 7,908.00 $ 5,175.00 $ 4,725.00 $ 4,411.24 $ 4,725.00
 3.2.12 One (1) Tessco VHF ANTENNA/COAX/CONNECTOR
per vehicle (Part# 80763) $ 1,145.28 $ 984.00 $ 1,284.00 $ 1,037.40 $ 1,284.00
 3.2.13 One (1) Tessco VHF ANTENNA/COAX/CONNECTOR
per vehicle (Part# 35951) $ 170.16 $ 780.00 $ 468.00 $ 191.10 $ 468.00
 3.2.14 One (1) Havis Bundle per vehicle (includes the
following) $ 16,827.00 $ -
 3.2.14.1 CONSOLE Part # C-VS-1012-INUT-H $ 8,112.00 INCL $ 6,084.00 $ 5,475.60 $ 6,084.00
 3.2.14.2 CUPHOLDER Part # CUP2-1001 $ 840.00 INCL $ 636.00 $ 567.00 $ 636.00
 3.2.14.3 ACCESSORY POCKET Part# C-AP-O325 $ 636.00 INCL $ 480.00 $ 429.30 $ 480.00
 3.2.14.4 ARMREST Part# C-ARM-103 $ 2,580.00 INCL $ 1,932.00 $ 1,741.50 $ 1,932.00
 3.2.14.5 MIC CLIP BRACKETS Part# C-MCB $ 240.00 INCL $ 180.00 $ 162.00 $ 180.00
 VENDOR ADDED TO SPECS 3.2.14.6 Clips $ 204.00 N/A N/A N/A
 3.2.15 All vehicles must be equipped with the following
mounts:
 3.2.15.1 HAVIS UT-1003 $ 4,200.00 INCL $ - $ 2,835.00 $ 3,156.00



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 3.2.15.2 HAVIS C-MD-119 Swivel $ 4,548.00 INCL $ 3,156.00 $ 3,069.90 $ 3,408.00
 3.2.16 One (1) Go Industries Push Bumper per vehicle (Part#
40023) $ 6,540.00 $ 8,220.00 $ 5,940.00 $ 6,762.75 $ 5,940.00
 3.2.17 One (1) SoundOff Signal WHITE/RED ALL LED
DOMELIGHT-UNIVERSAL per vehicle (Part# ECVDMLTAL00) $ 1,728.00 $ 816.00 $ - $ 996.30 INCL
 3.2.18 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint 0410 50AMP Node
W/MAG SW per vehicle (Part# ENGND04102) $ 4,596.00 $ 2,172.00 $ 2,052.00 $ 1,335.32 $ 2,052.00
 3.2.19 One (1) SoundOff Signal Ford Utility Plug In Taillight
FLSH per vehicle (Part# ETTFFUT-16) $ 2,340.00 $ 1,104.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,349.16 $ 1,200.00
 3.2.20 Two (2) SoundOff Signal N-Force SGL D/G 12LED SAE
BLK (BLU) per vehicle (Part# ENFSGS3B) $ 6,552.00 $ 3,096.00 $ 2,208.00 $ 4,722.05 $ 2,208.00
 3.2.21 Two (2) SoundOff Signal LED 10-30V UC 2 Insert 10'
(BW) per vehicle (Part# ELUC3H010E) $ 4,104.00 $ 1,944.00 $ 1,848.00 $ 2,957.77 $ 1,848.00
 3.2.22 Two (2) SoundOff Signal MPOWER 4' STUD MNT SAE
12 LED (B/W) per vehicle (Part# EMPS2STS4E) $ 6,048.00 $ 2,856.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 4,358.81 $ 2,568.00
 3.2.23 Two (2) SoundOff MPOWER 3' STUD MNT SAE 8 LED
(B/W) per vehcile (Part# EMPS1STS3E) $ 5,424.00 $ 2,568.00 $ 2,016.00 $ 3,909.09 $ 2,016.00
 3.2.24 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint SYNCV Module
W/Antenna per vehicle (Part# ENGSYMD01) $ 6,216.00 $ 2,928.00 $ 2,592.00 $ 3,583.91 $ 2,592.00
 3.2.25 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint LINK MICRO KIT
(008) per vehicle (Part# ENGLMK013) $ 7,932.00 $ 4,236.00 $ - $ 5,189.06 INCL
 3.2.26 One (1) SoundOff Signal Blueprint 500 Siren Remore
BTN 200W per vehicle (Part# ENGSA5200RSP) $ 23,208.00 $ 10,908.00 $ 10,884.00 $ 13,380.86 $ 10,884.00
 3.2.27 Two (2) Magnetic Mic Holder per vehicle $ 958.80 $ 1,176.00 $ 936.00 $ 900.00 $ 936.00
 3.2.28 One (1) Dual Weapons Mount / w Dual universal XL /
handcuff Key per vehicle $ 6,689.76 $ 6,420.00 $ 11,112.00 $ 5,613.90 $ 11,112.00
 3.2.29 One (1) T-Rail Free Standing Mount per vehicle $ 3,300.00 $ 2,214.00 $ - $ 1,934.55 INCL
 3.2.30 Vendor shall supply all wiring, connectors and incidental
materials required for installation of all equipment $ 2,880.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 1,800.00
 3.2.31 All SoundOff Emergency Equipment must come with a
standard warranty of either 5 or 3 years $ - INCL $ - INCL
 3.2.32 All Installation of SoundOff Equipment must be
guaranteed with a warranty of 5 years $ - $ 34,200.00 $ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00
3.3 In-Car Radioi Equipment: Each Vehicle must be equipped
with the following:
 3.3.1 JVC-NX5800K2 Next Edge Mobile (UHF2) $ 14,399.88 $ 10,924.20 $ 11,700.00 $ - $ 11,700.00

 3.3.2 Kenwood Nexedge UHF (380-470 MHz) 45 Watts NXDN $ 10,740.00 INCL INCL $ - INCL
 3.3.3 Conventional/Type C $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL
 3.3.4 (Gen1/Gen2) Trunking $ - $ 1,710.72 $ 2,136.00 $ - $ 2,136.00
 3.3.5 SIRN Radio $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL




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 3.3.6 Radios must be equipped with Linked Layer
Authentication $ - $ 4,200.00 $ 3,512.00 $ - $ 3,312.00

3.4 Required License/Trunking/Data Packet for UHF Radios:
 3.4.1 JVC-KWD-5100CV P-25 Conventional LIC $ 7,452.00 $ 2,682.72 $ 3,072.00 $ - $ 3,072.00
 3.4.2 JVC-KWD-5101TR P-25 Phas 1 Trunking $ 6,732.00 $ 2,388.00 $ 2,772.00 $ - $ 2,772.00

 3.4.3 JVC-KWD-5106DT (OTAP) - Kenwood P25 Packet Date $ - $ 1,296.00 $ 960.00 $ - $ 960.00
3.5 Required In-Car VHF Radio: $ 4,932.00
 3.5.1 JVC-NX-1700HAVK $ 7,500.00 $ 4,605.72 $ 4,932.00 $ - INCL
 3.5.2 JVC-NX-1700 Analog VHF $ 6,600.00 INCL INCL $ - INCL
 3.5.3 260 Channel Mobile 136-174 MHz $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL
 3.5.4 50W $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL
 3.5.5 VHF Radio $ - INCL INCL $ - INCL
RADIOS (Added by Vendor) Not in Bid Packet N/A N/A N/A $ 14,685.00 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 7,725.00 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 6,975.00 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 2,475.00 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 6,634.50 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 6,225.00 N/A
 N/A N/A N/A $ 2,325.00 N/A
3.6 Three (3) of the vehicles must be equipped with the
following:
 3.6.1 12VS Cargo Partition W/PTO Replacement Seating $ 21,540.00 $ 4,461.00 $ 5,775.00 $ 3,902.48 $ 5,775.00
 3.6.2 Three (3) Pairs of Window Barriers (Six Total) $ 5,400.00 $ 837.00 $ 975.00 $ 734.10 $ 975.00
 3.6.3 Three (3) Prisioner Partitions (Part# PK1125ITU20TM) $ - $ 2,805.00 $ - $ 2,384.78 $ 3,000.00
5. Delivery: If Vendor's location is more than 50 miles from
the City, the Vendor must deliver the contract items to
Charleston Police Department $ 12,000.00 $ 890.00 $ 9,457.50 $ -
*Labor (added by Vendor) Not Requested in Specs N/A N/A N/A $ 56,871.12 N/A

Vendor Protest Acknowledgement Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Contact and Signature Form Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pricing Page Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Addendum Acknowledgement Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Local Vendor Form (if Applicable) N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes
City of Chalreston Purchasing Affidavit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Certificate of Insurance No Yes No Yes Yes

Grand Total $ 1,122,503.88 $ 806,450.36 $ 817,998.65 $ 827,940.02 $ 779,427.00
 Disqualified Disqualified Disqualified Disqualified




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 Vendor Added
 a Labor Charge
 to the Pricing
 Page that was
 not in the
 original. Vendor
 Vehicles are did not provide
 currently black and pricing for the Vendor
 would have silver Radios as provided
 Vendor did not wraps. Vendor did requested on alternate
 provide pricing for not use the revised the pricing products that
 all mandatory Pricing Page that page. Vendor do not meet
 requirements. was provided in provided their the City's
 Vendor did not Addendum 1, but own pricing requirements.
 use revised did submit spreadsheet Vendor did not
 pricing page, Addendum and did not use submit detailed
 submitted their Acknowledgement the Pricing product
 own version. Did Form. Vendor did Page provided information
 submit not submit pricing in the Bid explaining
 Addendum Only responsible for all mandatories. Packet. Bid deviations
 Acknowledgement vendor meeting all Pricing Page not Sheet did not from required
Notes* Form. specifications.  totaled correctly. match total. products.




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 2026-04 CPD Fleet Interceptors with Emergency Light Package
 Business Opened at Bid Total NOTES
UpFit VA, LLC 10/23/2025 2:00pm $1,122,503.88 Disqualified
 Vendor did not provide pricing for all mandatory requirements, Vendor did not use revised
 pricing page, submitted their own version. Did submit Addendum Acknowledgement Form.
Thornhill Group Inc 10/23/2025 2:00pm $806,450.36 RECOMMENDED
 Only responsible vendor meeting specifications.
 10/23/2025 2:00pm Vehicles are currently black and would have silver wraps. Vendor did not use the revised
 Pricing Page that was provided in Addendum 1, but did submit Addendum
 Acknowledgement Form. Vendor did not submit pricing for all mandatories. Pricing Page
Generations Ford $817,998.65 Disqualified not totaled correctly.
 Vendor Added a Labor Charge to the Pricing Page that was not in the original. Vendor did
 not provide pricing for the Radios as requested on the pricing page. Vendor provided their
 own pricing spreadsheet and did not use the Pricing Page provided in the Addendum. Bid
Adamson Industries Corp 10/23/2025 2:00pm $827,939.02 Disqualified Sheet did not match total.

 Vendor provided alternate products that do not meet the City's requirements. Vendor did
Stephens Auto Center 10/23/2025 2:00pm $779,427.00 Disqualified not submit detailed product information explaining deviations from required products.




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 Bill No. 8065

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 December 1, 2025

 Introduced by: Referred to:
 Municipal Planning Commission
 Mary Beth Hoover Planning, Streets and Traffic

 1 Bill No. 8065 - A BILL to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston, West
 2 Virginia, adopted January 1, 2006, as amended, by amending the sign regulations
 3 relating to the size of digital display signs.
 4
 5 Be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 6

 7 The Zoning Ordinance for the City of Charleston, West Virginia, effective January 1,
 8 2006, is hereby amended as follows:

 9

10 Sec. 24-060 General Sign Regulations
11 A. All signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 21-030, Safety and Vision.
12 B. A pole sign shall not extend over a public right-of-way.
13 C. A wall sign shall not extend above any roof line or further than twelve (12) inches
14 from the building, or part of the building, to which the sign is attached.
15 D. No shingle sign or marquee sign shall be lower than nine (9) feet above ground
16 level.
17 E. No sign shall be permitted to be erected unless the back of such structure is
18 shielded from public view by a building, other structure, high planting, or another
19 sign of the same size (where permitted), or unless such back is painted a neutral
20 color or is enclosed in a solid metal backing that is treated or painted against
21 corrosion.
22 F. The painted portions of signs shall be periodically repainted and kept in good
23 condition.
24 G. The general area in the vicinity of a sign must be kept clear of weeds, debris,
25 trash and other refuse by the property owner.
26 H. The roofs of all marquees shall be properly guttered and connected by down
27 spouts to a sewer so that the water there from will not drip or flow onto public
28 property.
29 I. The allowed square footage of window signs in zoning districts R-O and above
30 shall not exceed 25% of the total square foot area of each window, or up to 50%
31 of the total square foot area of each window if there are no wall signs on the
32 premises. Window sign calculations shall include, but not be limited to,
33 informational signage such as hours of operation and open/closed signs.
34 J. Digital display signs shall be freestanding signs of an area of 12 square feet or




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35 less and conform to other relevant definitions and restrictions for freestanding
36 signs listed elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance. Such signs must remain static
37 and nonanimated and shall remain fixed for a minimum of 15 minutes. Messages
38 must transition instantly, with no transition graphics. The luminance may not
39 exceed 5,000 nits (candela per square meter) between sunrise and sunset or
40 250 nits during nighttime hours. Digital display signs are not permitted in the
41 Central Business District or the East End Overlay District.
42
43 All prior ordinances or parts of ordinances, inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby
44 repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
45

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JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS
 of the
 CITY COUNCIL

 CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA



 Regular Meeting – Monday, November 17, 2025

 at 7:00 P.M.

 Council Chambers – City Hall – Charleston, West Virginia




 OFFICIAL RECORD



Amy Shuler Goodwin Miles C. Cary II
 Mayor City Clerk
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 CALL TO ORDER*


The Council met at 7:00 P.M., for the second meeting in the month of November on the 17th
day, in the year 2025, and was called to order by the Honorable Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin.
The invocation was delivered by Councilmember Overstreet, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
led by Councilmember Steelhammer. City Clerk, Miles C. Cary II, called the roll of members and
it was found that there were present at the time:

 ANNIE BURKA BURTON
 CEPERLEY COOK FAEGRE
 FERRELL GARDNER GIANOLA
 HAAS HOOVER JENKINS
 JONES KERNS KING
 MOORE OVERSTREET PEPPER
 PHARR ROBINSON RUBIO
 SALANGO SNODGRASS SOLOMON
 STEELHAMMER TAYLOR MAYOR GOODWIN


With twenty-five members being present, the Mayor declared a quorum present.

’s absence was excused by the City Clerk per Resolution No. 582-21.
All absences were excused by the City Clerk per Resolution No. 582-21.




Pending the reading of the Journal of the previous meeting, the reading thereof was dispensed
with and the same duly approved.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 PUBLIC SPEAKERS


 1. Rico Moore – Spoke about police excessive force.

 2. Olubumi Kusimo-Frazier – Spoke about police excessive force.

 3. Geoffrey Cullop – Spoke about police excessive force.

 4. Tara Raymo – Read a passage of the Bible.




 CLAIMS


 1. A claim of Brian Love, Charleston, WV;
 alleges damage to vehicle.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 PROCLAMATIONS



None




 COMMUNICATIONS

None
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES


COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Councilmember Jenkins, Chair of the Council Committee on Finance, submitted the following
reports:

 1. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration
 the following resolution, and reports the same to Council
 with the recommendation that Resolution No. 25-112 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 25-112 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to contract with Amwins Group
Benefits, LLC for medical and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at
a set cost per member per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for the
plan year starting January 1, 2026.

Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to contract with Amwins Group Benefits, LLC for medical
and prescription drug coverage for the Medicare eligible retiree health plan at a set cost per member
per month described in the attached exhibit as Alternative Medical Plan 5 for the plan year starting
January 1, 2026.


Councilmember Jenkins added there will not be a premium increase. There will be an increase
of $200/year for the out-of-pocket expense. This agreement will be for one year, starting in
2026.

Councilmember Kerns added that most retirees are on a fixed, low income. It is not fair to
change their benefits after they have retired.

Councilmember Snodgrass stated that Option 4 should have been chosen as it does not change
the current benefits or cost. $200 is a lot since most of the people affected do not have the
ability to increase their income.

Councilmember Snodgrass motioned to Amend Resolution No. 25-112 by:
 Changing Line 4 by removing “5” and inserting “4”. And changing line 10 by removing
 “5” and inserting “4”
Councilmember Solomon seconded the motion to amend.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




Councilmember Overstreet confirmed with Finance Director Andy Wood that the monthly
premium would increase the cost to the City. It would not change the retiree’s premium.

Councilmember Ceperley confirmed with Wood that the City’s cost would increase by $68,000
if the proposed amendment should pass.

Councilmember Annie confirmed with Wood that the City’s coverage is secondary to Medicare.
This would affect 564 retirees. The City was told to expect an 8-10% increase for the following
year (2027).

Councilmember Overstreet stated that he would abstain from voting as he is on the retiree
plan.

Councilmember Gardner confirmed with Wood that the budgeted amount is within the Plan 4.

Councilmember Faegre confirmed with Wood that the proposed $200 increase will be to the
maximum out- of-pocket cost. Councilmember Faegre suggested tabling the resolution to get
feedback from retirees. Wood added that it could delay having cards sent to retirees, but they
would still have coverage.

Councilmember Cook asked if they knew how many more retirees would soon be in this pool.
Wood replied that he did not know that information presently, but the report for it does exist.
It is reasonable to expect the numbers to grow every year.

Councilmember King spoke against the amendment.

Councilmember Gianola confirmed with Wood that the out-of-pocket maximum has been $300
since at least 2013.

Councilmember Robinson stated that part of the Committee process is to allow for this type of
discussion and amendments.

Councilmember Snodgrass stated that it was important for every member of Council to vote to
change benefits of retirees. They should not raise the cost of benefits for people that are mostly
below the property level.

With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the negative, the Mayor
declared the Amendment to Resolution No. 25-112 as not passed.
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Councilmember Jenkins reserved the right to close discussion.

Councilmember Jones confirmed with Wood that Medicare population retirees are not allowed
to use the City Clinic.

Councilmember Faegre stated that before the current Administration, most City workers were
underpaid, which made their social security benefits very low.

Councilmember Snodgrass requested a roll call vote.

Councilmember Overstreet stated that he would abstain from voting as he is on the retiree
plan.

Councilmember Solomon motioned to table the resolution. There was no second.

Councilmember Pharr confirmed with Wood the only the out-of-pocket maximum was
changing, not the deductible. The deductible is set by the Federal government.

Councilmember Gianola confirmed with Wood that if the resolution did not pass, there would
not be a plan in place come January 1, 2026.

Councilmember Steelhammer confirmed with Wood that if the resolution should not pass, the
City would have to go back to the brokers to secure a different plan with the same or possibly
different proposals. There would be a definite risk of loss of coverage if an agreement could not
be reached by the two meetings in December.

Councilmember Jenkins stated that the premiums and out of pocket costs have not changed
since 2013. This is very rare when other insurances costs are increasing by 1,000% and most
private businesses do not offer this supplementary plan. The proposed resolution keeps the
increase to a minimum.

Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Hoover seconded
the motion.

A roll call was taken:

YEAS: Annie, Ceperley, Cook, Ferrell, Gardner, Gianola, Haas, Hoover, Jenkins, Jones, King,
Moore, Pepper, Pharr, Robinson, Rubio, Salango, Solomon, Steelhammer, Taylor, Mayor
Goodwin
NAYS: Faegre, Kerns, Snodgrass
ABSTAIN: Overstreet
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ABSENT: Burka, Burton

With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the affirmative with 21 YEAS
3 NAYS and 1 ABSTAIN, Mayor Goodwin declared Resolution No. 25-112 as adopted.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 2. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration
 the following resolution, and reports the same to Council
 with the recommendation that Resolution No. 25-113 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 25-113 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of twelve model
year 2026 Ford Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total
price of $806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all equipment
necessary to upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid process.

Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a total of twelve model year 2026 Ford
Interceptors from Thornhill Group, Inc. for the Charleston Police Department at a total price of
$806,450.36, where the price also includes the purchase and installation of all equipment necessary to
upfit the vehicles for CPD use, all pursuant to a competitive bid process.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the purchase will be for the vehicles and all items needed to
outfit them. The lowest bid did not meet the specifications.

Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Ceperley seconded
the motion. With members present recorded thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative,
the Mayor declared Resolution No. 25-113.
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 3. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration the
 following resolution, and reports the same to Council with the
 recommendation that Resolution No. 25-114 be adopted.

Resolution No. 25-114 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Advizex in the amount of $58,766.43 for the purchase of firewall and edge routers to update outdated
equipment and software for Information Systems pursuant to competitively sourced contract.

Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement with Advizex in the amount of
$58,766.43 for the purchase of firewall and edge routers to update outdated equipment and software
for Information Systems pursuant to competitively sourced contract.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the resolution is to upgrade equipment for cyber security.

Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Ceperley seconded
the motion. With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the affirmative,
Mayor Goodwin declared Resolution No. 25-114 as adopted.
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 REPORTS OF OFFICERS



 1. City Treasurer’s Report to City Council Month Ending October 2025.

 2. Municipal Court Report to City Council Month Ending October 2025.




 NEW BILLS


Introduced by Councilmember Mary Beth Hoover
November 17, 2025:
Bill No. 8065 – A BILL to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Charleston by amending the
sign regulations relating to the size of digital display signs.
Refer to Municipal Planning Commission and Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV November 17th – 2nd




 MISCELLANEOUS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS




None




 REMARKS BY MEMBERS


 1. Mayor Goodwin stated that the Christmas Parade will be December 11, 2025.

 2. Councilmember Kerns stated that the new black seats at the Convention Center are very
 nice and elegant.

 3. Councilmember Annie thanked the Engineering Department and Public Works for help
 with paving in his Ward after the gas company did work.

 4. Councilmember Faegre stated that City Attorney Kevin Baker was the Board President of
 West Side Soccer and was recently awarded the 2025 West Virginia Soccer Association
 Administrator of the Year.

 5. Councilmember Solomon encouraged the creation of a Citizen or Council Review Board
 to ensure accountability and transparency.

 6. Councilmember Pharr the recent Farm to Table Event was one of the best meals she
 ever had. She added that Earl Lloyd was the first African American MBA player and
 thanked the Mayor for giving his family a key to the City.

 7. Councilmember Snodgrass requested a total amount of how much the City has paid in
 lawsuits against CPD.
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 8. Councilmember Pepper thanked the Mayor, Parking Director Terri Allen, City Manager
 Ben Mishoe and others for their help with the West Virginia International Film Festival.
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 ADJOURNMENT


City Clerk, Miles C. Cary II, called the closing roll call:

YEAS: Annie, Ceperley, Cook, Faegre, Ferrell, Gardner, Gianola, Haas, Hoover, Jenkins, Jones,
Kerns, King, Moore, Overstreet, Pepper, Pharr, Robinson, Rubio, Salango, Snodgrass, Solomon,
Steelhammer, Taylor, Mayor Goodwin
NAYS:
ABSENT: Burka, Burton

At 8:27 p.m., by a motion from Councilmember Ceperley, Council adjourned until Monday,
December 1, 2025, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.




 _______________________________
 Amy Shuler Goodwin, Honorable Mayor




 _______________________________
 Miles C. Cary II, City Clerk