City Council — Charleston, WV
Date: 2026-02-17
Time: 19:00

CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL
 Regular Meeting
 February 17, 2026
 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. 2-17-2026

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 2-17-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 2-17-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

ORDINANCE AND RULES

 1. Resolution No. 26-020 - Amending the Rules of Council in order to change the process for the
 appointment of standing committee members and to enact a process for the selection of chair and
 vice chair positions within the standing committees.

FINANCE
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 1. Resolution No. 26-021 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase yellow and
 white traffic marking paint from Allstate Coatings Company for the Traffic & Transportation
 and Parking Operations Departments.

 2. Resolution No. 26-022 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of 3
 ambulances for the Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions.

 3. Resolution No. 26-023 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a card access
 reader system from Motorola Solutions to replace the system throughout City Hall.

 4. Bill No. 8067 - An Bill amending the Charter relating to elections and term of office of elective
 officers and revising the election cycle for the City of Charleston elections.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 2-17-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 2-17-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MARCH 2, 2026 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
 February 17, 2026
 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. 2-17-2026

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 2-17-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 2-17-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

ORDINANCE AND RULES

 1. Resolution No. 26-020 - Amending the Rules of Council in order to change the process for the
 appointment of standing committee members and to enact a process for the selection of chair and
 vice chair positions within the standing committees.

FINANCE
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 1. Resolution No. 26-021 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase yellow and
 white traffic marking paint from Allstate Coatings Company for the Traffic & Transportation
 and Parking Operations Departments.

 2. Resolution No. 26-022 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of 3
 ambulances for the Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency.

 3. Resolution No. 26-023 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a card access
 reader system from Motorola Solutions to replace the system throughout City Hall.

 4. Bill No. 8067 - An Bill amending the Charter relating to elections and term of office of elective
 officers and revising the election cycle for the City of Charleston elections.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 2-17-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 2-17-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE MARCH 2, 2026 AT 7:00 PM.



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




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 Resolution No. 26-020

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Solomon, Shannon Snodgrass Ordinance and Rules
 And Beth Kerns

 1 Resolution No. 26-020 - Amending and reenacting Rule 2 of the Rules of Council in
 2 order to change the process for the appointment of standing committee members and to
 3 enact a process for the selection of chair and vice chair positions within the standing
 4 committees.
 5
 6 Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West
 7 Virginia:
 8
 9 That Rule 2 of the Rules of Council be amended and reenacted to read as follows:
10
11 Rule No. 2. - Committees.
12
13 (a)The city council shall have the following standing committees:
14
15 Committee on Finance.
16
17 Committee on Ordinance and Rules.
18
19 Committee on Planning, Streets, and Traffic.
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21 Committee on Public Safety.
22
23 Committee on Parks and Recreation.
24
25 Committee on Environment and Recycling.
26
27 Committee on Urban Renewal and Economic Development.
28
29 Committee on Facilities.
30
31 Committee on Parking Facilities.
32
33 (b) All standing committees shall consist of not less than three nor more than nine
34 members unless the city council by resolution specifically provides otherwise. All
35 standing committees shall be appointed by the mayor Council President. The members




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 1 of the Committee on Parking Facilities shall be the same as those appointed and
 2 serving as the members of the Committee on Finance.
 3
 4 (c) In addition to the foregoing standing committees, the city council may authorize such
 5 select committees as may be provided by resolution.
 6
 7 (d) Members of each committee shall vote on their own Chair and Vice Chair, selection
 8 of which is decided by a majority vote. Provided that, from the date of such selection for
 9 Chair and Vice Chair, every standing committee shall be required to conduct an election
10 for Chair and Vice Chair every two years conforming with the voting process referenced
11 herein.
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 Resolution No. 26-021

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 17, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-021 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase yellow and white
 2 traffic marking paint from Allstate Coatings Company for the Traffic & Transportation and
 3 Parking Operations Departments, in the amount of $47,267.55, pursuant to a competitively bid
 4 process.
 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 purchase traffic marking paint for the Traffic &
 9 Transportation and Parking Operations Departments from Allstate Coatings Company, in the
10 amount of $47,267.55, pursuant to a competitive bid process.




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 Allstates Coatings Company Ennis-Flint, Inc, GovMark LLC The Sherwin-Williams Company
 Item Quanity Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price Unit Price
BID AND PROPOSAL FORM (2 OF 3) DISQUALIFIED REC’VD PAST DEADLINE

YELLOW Traffic Marking Paint, 55 GALLON CONTAINERS 36 $691.35 $696.30 $700.70 $695.75

WHITE Traffic Marking Paint, 55 GALLON CONTAINERS 33 $678.15 $678.15 $700.70 $679.25


 Total $47,267.55 $47,445.75 $48,348.30 $47,462.25
Local Vendor Preference N/A N/A N/A N/A




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 Resolution No. 26-022

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 17, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-022 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of three
 2 ambulances for the Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the
 3 amount of $247,389 each, for a total price of $742,167.000, to replace ambulances in the
 4 regular rotation schedule, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced
 5 Sourcewell contract.
 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 three ambulances for the
10 Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the amount of $247,389
11 each, for a total price of $742,167.000, to replace ambulances in the regular rotation schedule,
12 where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.




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 Resolution No. 26-023

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 17, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-023 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a card access
 2 reader system from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $64,351.60 to replace the system
 3 throughout City Hall, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced
 4 Sourcewell contract. This was budgeted in FY2026 to replace the outdated system and will
 5 ensure CJIS compliance.
 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 card access reader system from
10 Motorola Solutions in the amount of $64,351.60 to replace the system throughout City Hall,
11 where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.




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 INSTRUCTIONS: This form
 must be submitted to the City
 Manager’s Office for any
 purchase of materials or
 supplies costing $5,000 or
 more. A minimum of 3 quotes
 is required for this form.
 CITY OF CHARLESTON
 Purchase Request
Date: February
 _____________
 11, 2025


To: CITY MANAGER,


I request permission to purchase the following materials and/or supplies: card access reader
 _________________________
 system


_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase justification: To replace old outdated card access readers which
 __________________________________________________________________
 some are no longer functional. This replacement will


_____________________________________________________________________________________
ensure that we are in CJIS compliant.


_____________________________________________________________________________________



If approved, the total purchase price will be: ________________________
 $64,351.60




(Check One)


 The price is less than the $25,000 permitted for purchases without advertising for bids and needing
 approval from City Council. I have not purposefully split the purchase request to keep the purchase
 under the $25,000 threshold and have not favored a particular vendor. I have not shared
 competitive information with any vendor(s).


 The proposed vendor is a sole source provider for the materials/supplies requested. (Skip to ITEM
 A on page 2.)




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I have contacted the following responsible vendors and have attached their written quotes for the
requested item(s): (Minimum of 3 Quotes Required)

1. __________________________________
 Sourcewell Contract - Motorola Solutions Price Quote: $_________________
 64,351.60




2. __________________________________ Price Quote: $_________________

3. __________________________________ Price Quote: $_________________

4. __________________________________ Price Quote: $_________________

5. __________________________________ Price Quote: $_________________


The apparent low-bid vendor meeting specifications is: __________________________________

AND

 The low-bid vendor is not delinquent on any financial obligations owed to the City of Charleston
 according to the City Collector’s records, and I recommend authorizing the purchase through the
 low-bid vendor.
OR

 I recommend not contracting with the lowest bidder meeting specifications and instead
 recommend contracting with ______________________________ because:

 _______________________________________________________________________________
 _______________________________________________________________________________
 Additionally, the recommended vendor is not delinquent on any financial obligations owed to the
 City of Charleston according to the City Collector’s records.


ITEM A (For Sole Source Procurements ONLY)

Explain what is unique about this vendor/brand and why your department must purchase this product:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Identify at least 1 independent third party who has verified the vendor is a sole source for the item(s)
requested to be purchased, and submit his/her written opinion regarding the vendor’s sole source
status:
(Name & Phone Number)_______________________________________
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REQUESTOR’S DECLARATION


 I declare that I have fully complied with the letter and intent of the City Code as it pertains to

procurement and have exercised reasonable precaution to procure the item(s) requested above at the

lowest price, consistent with good service and quality.

 I also declare that I have no personal or business relationship with the listed vendor(s) that would

be considered a conflict of interest, except as follows:

(List Actual, Potential, or Perceived Conflicts of Interest) ______________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________




Request Submitted By: Chad Jones
 _________________________ Department: Homeland Security and
 ___________________________
 Emergency Mgt.




Is this purchase being paid with grant funds? Yes No




*************************************************************************************


Funds Approval: _________________________ Date: ______________
 Authorized Financial Officer


Account Number: _____________________________________________________________________


City Manager Approval: ______________________________ Date:_____________________




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Proposal
City of Charleston


Avigilon Access Control System
Migration with Upgrades (Phase 1)
February 11, 2026




The design, technical, and price information furnished with this proposal is proprietary information of Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Motorola). Such information
is submitted with the restriction that it is to be used only for the evaluation of the proposal, and is not to be disclosed publicly or in any manner to anyone
other than those required to evaluate the proposal, without the express written permission of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings,
LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2023 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.


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Motorola Solutions, Inc.
500 W Monroe Street, Ste 4400
Chicago, IL 60661-3781
USA

February 11, 2026

Chad Jones
Director
City of Charleston Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
501 Virginia Street, E. Charleston, WV 25301
304-389-2002

Dear Mr. Jones,

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“Motorola”) appreciates the opportunity to provide the City of Charleston this
proposal for Avigilon Access Control System Migration with Upgrades.

The purchase and sale of the products and services are priced by the Motorola Sourcewell Contract
042021, as well as any products and services that are necessary to make the covered products
function properly as described in this proposal. City of Charleston purchase this proposal by delivering
to Motorola Solutions a purchase order denoting this proposal, NET30 payment terms and signing any
accompanying contractual documentation.
Motorola would be pleased to address any questions that City of Charleston may have regarding the
proposal. Any questions can be directed to Tom Boyer, Regional Sales Manager, Motorola Solutions,
Inc. / Video Solutions, Mobile 570-989-2515 or Email tom.boyer@motorolasolutions.com
Motorola appreciates your interest in the products and services that our company provides. We look
forward to assisting the City of Charleston towards advancing your security by implementing this
project.

Sincerely,


MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.




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Table of Contents
Section 1
System Description .............................................................................................................. 1-1
 1.1 Bill of Materials ................................................................................................................. 1-1
Section 2
Statement of Work ................................................................................................................ 2-1
 2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
 2.2 Motorola Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 2-1
 2.3 City of Charleston Responsibilities................................................................................. 2-1
 2.4 Assumptions ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
 2.5 Change Order Process ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Section 3
Pricing Summary .................................................................................................................. 3-3
 Equipment and Installation Pricing............................................................................................. 3-3
Section 4
Contractual Documentation................................................................................................. 4-4




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 Section 1


 System Description
 Avigilon Access Control System Migration with Upgrades



 1.1 Bill of Materials
 Quantity ID Description

SERVER & AVIGILON 1 UA-APP-ENT-7 UA7 Enterprise Appliance
 LICENSE

 1 UA-SW-LIC-BASE-PACK UA7 Base Package License (includes 20 doors)

 1 UA-SW-LIC-10DOORS UA7 10 Door License



CITY HALL MICRO 3 1 AC-LSP-8DR-MER-LCK Lifesafety Power Eight Door Mercury Dual Voltage
 BASEMENT

 1 AC-MER-CONT-MP1502 CONTROLLER MERCURY MP1502

 16 AC-MER-CON-MR50 Series 3 Single Reader Interface Module

 2 AC-MER-MUX8 RS-232/485 to 8 RS-485 Channel Mux

 16 AC-SCH-READER-MTB15 Allegion MTB15

CITY HALL MICRO 8 1 AC-LSP-4DR-MER-LCK Lifesafety Power Four Door Mercury Dual Voltage
 JUVENILE

 1 AC-MER-CONT-MP1501 CONTROLLER MERCURY MP1501

 4 AC-MER-CON-MR50 Series 3 Single Reader Interface Module

 1 AC-MER-MUX8 RS-232/485 to 8 RS-485 Channel Mux (Mercury Part

 4 AVIG0001-AC-SCH-READER- Allegion MTB15
 MTB15

  NEW EVIDENCE 1 AC-LSP-8DR-MER-LCK Lifesafety Power Eight Door Mercury Dual Voltage
 ROOM AREA

 1 AC-MER-CONT-MP1502 CONTROLLER MERCURY MP1502

 2 AC-MER-CON-MR52 Series 3 Dual Reader Interface Module (Mercury P

 5 AC-SCH-READER-MTB15 Allegion MTB15

 1 Misc MISCELLANEOUS INSTALLATION HARDWARE


 System Description

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Section 2


Statement of Work
2.1 Overview
This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the deliverables to be furnished to City of Charleston. The
tasks described herein will be performed by Motorola Solutions, Inc. (“Motorola”), its subcontractors, and
the City of Charleston to perform Alta Cloud System Migration with Upgrades. This document describes
the actual work involved in the implementation of the solution and clarifies the responsibilities for both
Motorola and the City of Charleston during the project implementation.



2.2 Motorola Responsibilities
Motorola’s general responsibilities include the following:

 • Schedule the implementation activities in agreement with the City of Charleston dedicated project
 team.
 • Coordinate the activities of all Motorola subcontractors under this contract.
 • Administer safe work procedures for installation.
 • Furnish and install Avigilon server with licenses with enclosures, controllers and readers to replace
 the existing Facility Commander micro-controllers and readers listed below.
 • Micro 3 Basement – 16 Readers
 • Micro 8 Juvenile Area – 4 Readers
 • Furnish and install new access control cabling, electrified door hardware, Avigilon enclosure,
 controllers and readers for the five entrances in the new evidence room area.
 •



2.3 City of Charleston Responsibilities
City of Charleston will assume responsibility for the installation and performance of all other equipment
and work necessary for completion of this project not provided by Motorola.

 • Provide access to all buildings and equipment shelters required for system installation.
 • Provide wide area connectivity.
 • Coordinate the activities of all personnel, vendors or other contractors.




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2.4 Assumptions
Motorola has based the system design on information provided by City of Charleston and an analysis of
their system requirements. Key assumptions have been listed below for review. Should Motorola’s
assumptions be deemed incorrect or not agreeable to City of Charleston, a revised proposal with the
necessary changes and adjusted costs may be required. Changes to the equipment or scope of the project
after contract may require a change order.

 • All work is to be performed during normal work hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
 p.m.
 • Motorola will have no responsibility for the performance and/or delays caused by subcontractors
 outside the scope of this proposal.
 • The customer is responsible for confirming existing elevator controller/s and traveling cables will
 support the addition of integrated access control.
 • The customer is responsible for having any access control equipment installed in the elevator car,
 equipment room and/or shaft required by the owner’s elevator equipment company that will affect
 elevator warranty.




2.5 Change Order Process
Either Party may request changes within the general scope of this Agreement. If a requested change
causes an increase or decrease in the cost, change in system configuration or adds time to the
project’s timeline required to perform this Agreement, the Parties will agree to an equitable adjustment
of the Contract Price, Performance Timeline, or both, and will reflect the adjustment in a change order.
Neither Party is obligated to perform requested changes unless both Parties complete a written
change order.




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Section 3


Pricing Summary
Motorola Solutions is pleased to present the following pricing to City of Charleston:



Equipment and Installation Pricing
 Description Price ($)

 Equipment $41,942.55

 Discount ($4,194.25)

 Installation & Programming $26,603.30

 Grand Total $64,351.60




Notes:
Pricing, terms and conditions per 2024 Motorola Sourcewell Contract #042021-MOT
City of Charleston may purchase this proposal by issuing Motorola a purchase order
denoting the name of the proposal, the aforementioned contract and NET30 payment
terms.
Milestones: 10% CDR; 50% Equipment Shipping; 30% Installation; 10% Project Completion




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Section 4


Contractual Documentation
Terms, Conditions and Pricing per Motorola Sourcewell Contract #042021.
https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/042021-MOT




Contractual Documentation-Transaction 3962152

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 Bill No. 8067

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026______

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Solomon, Shannon Snodgrass Ordinance and Rules
 And Beth Kerns and Finance Committees

 1 Bill No. 8067 - “An Ordinance amending the Charter of the City of Charleston Section 3
 2 – Election and term of office of elective officers; salary of mayor; appointments by mayor;
 3 term of appointive officers; duties of mayor and city solicitor; salary of solicitor; fees,
 4 revising the election cycle for the City of Charleston elections.
 5
 6 WHEREAS, the Charter establishes the dates for City of Charleston municipal
 7 elections; and
 8
 9 WHEREAS, the Charter establishes the term of office for elective officers; and
10
11 WHEREAS, the City of Charleston values democracy, civic engagement, and the
12 fair representation of its citizens in local government; and
13 WHEREAS, term limits for elected officials promote transparency, foster new
14 leadership opportunities, and prevent the consolidation of power over extended periods;
15 and
16
17 WHEREAS, it is essential to ensure regular turnover in elected offices to
18 encourage fresh perspectives and ideas for addressing the evolving needs of our
19 community; and
20
21 WHEREAS, more seasoned voices on City Council are critical for conveying
22 institutional knowledge and sharing processes for steady city governance. Overlapping
23 terms can help preserve institutional knowledge; and
24
25 WHEREAS, the 2026 city elections mark an appropriate starting point to
26 implement term limits for members of Charleston WV’s City Council.
27
28 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, has determined
29 that it is necessary, convenient and expedient for the aforesaid reasons to amend Section
30 35 of the Charter of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, to enact term limits and change
31 the election cycle of the City of Charleston; and
32
33 WHEREAS, after proper public notice, a public hearing was held in Council
34 Chambers on _________________, at 7:00 pm, wherein the citizens were given
35 opportunity to file any written objections to the Charter amendments proposed herein;




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36 and
37
38 WHEREAS, written objections, if any, were withdrawn within the 10 days following
39 the _____________, hearing;
40
41 Now, therefore, be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West
42 Virginia:
43
44 That the City of Charleston, West Virginia, beginning in 2030, the City shall transition to
45 staggered City Council elections so that half of Council is elected every two years. To
46 accomplish this transition, the terms of odd-numbered ward seats and three randomly
47 selected at-large seats elected in 2030 shall be for a one time two-year term, with those
48 seats next standing for election in 2032 but then every four years thereafter (2036, 2040,
49 and so on). The remaining even-numbered ward seats and the three remaining at-large
50 seats shall continue on the regular four-year cycle, standing for election in 2034 and every
51 four years thereafter (2038, 2042, and so on).
52
53 Be it further Ordained: that Section 35 of the Charter of the City of Charleston, West
54 Virginia, shall be amended to read as follows:
55
56 Sec. 35. - Election and term of office of elective officers; appointments by mayor;
57 appointment of city clerk; appointments by manager; duties of mayor and city
58 solicitor; fees; term limits.
59
60 The mayor, members of council, municipal judge and treasurer elected on in May
61 16November 3, 20152026, shall serve a term beginning on the third first Monday in
62 JuneJanuary, 201527, and ending in January 2019 2031 when the term of their
63 successors begins. Their successors shall be elected on the first Tuesday in November,
64 20182030, in conjunction with the state and county election administered by the clerk of
65 the county court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, and shall begin their term on the first
66 Monday of January 20192031, unless said Monday is a state holiday, in which case their
67 term shall begin on the first Tuesday of January. Provided that, effective with the 2026
68 election, a three-term consecutive term limit shall be imposed on all Charleston, West
69 Virginia members of city council.
70
71 Thereafter, beginning in 2030, the City shall transition to staggered City Council elections
72 so that half of the members of council are elected every two years. To accomplish this
73 transition, the terms of odd-numbered ward seats and three randomly selected at-large
74 seats elected in 2030 shall be for a one-time two-year term, with those seats next standing
75 for election in 2032 but then every four years thereafter (2036, 2040, and so on). The
76 remaining even-numbered ward seats and the three remaining at-large seats shall
77 continue on the regular four-year cycle, standing for election in 2034 and every four years
78 thereafter (2038, 2042, and so on).
79
80 Implementation Timeline: The term limit policy shall apply starting in 2026. The term that
81 runs from 2026-2030 will be considered the first term for counting three consecutive




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 82 terms.
 83
 84 tThe mayor, members of council, municipal judge and treasurer shall be elected at
 85 intervals of four years in conjunction with the state and county election administered by
 86 the clerk of the county court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, and their term shall begin
 87 on the first Monday of January after their election, unless said Monday is a state holiday,
 88 in which case their term shall begin on the first Tuesday of January.
 89
 90 Public Notice: The city clerk shall provide public notice of this term limit policy through
 91 official city communications, the city website, and its media officers to ensure widespread
 92 awareness among residents and potential candidates.
 93
 94 Compliance and Enforcement: The city clerk shall monitor and ensure compliance with
 95 this term limit policy, including verifying candidate eligibility during election cycles.
 96
 97 The mayor shall appoint the city solicitor, an assistant city solicitor, the chief of police,
 98 humane officer or officers, building inspector, collector, city auditor, engineer, health
 99 commissioner, lockup keeper, municipal court clerk, and the chief of the fire department,
100 and these appointments shall not require any confirmation by the council but shall be
101 made at the discretion of the mayor, who shall, with like discretion, have the full and
102 complete power of removal thereof. The mayor shall appoint the manager, by and with
103 the advice and consent of the council. The council shall, either at a regular or special
104 meeting called for that purpose, pass upon such nomination and either confirm or reject
105 the same, and if such nomination is rejected, then the mayor shall submit to the council
106 a further nomination of some other person or persons until the nomination is confirmed
107 by council, for said office of manager, but it shall be the duty of the council to pass upon
108 all nominations without unreasonable delay; and in any event within two weeks after the
109 submission of the same, and the failure of members of the council to pass thereon within
110 such time shall be cause for the removal from office of such members of the council as
111 shall have refused to act thereon.
112
113 The council shall appoint a city clerk. The manager shall appoint or employ such persons
114 as the ordinances of the city may require or the council may authorize by proper
115 resolution.
116
117 It shall be the duty of the mayor to attend all meetings of the council and preside over that
118 body.
119
120 It shall be the duty of the mayor to see that all of the laws and ordinances of the city are
121 enforced and he shall have a general oversight over the peace, health and good order of
122 the city.
123
124 The duties of the city solicitor or assistant city solicitor shall be to attend the sessions of
125 council (and) to prosecute all suits on behalf of the city and defend all suits against the
126 city, to advise the council and all of the departments of the city and in general to look after
127 the interests of the city when it shall need legal services.




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128 All fees of every kind collected by any officer or employee, including the municipal judge
129 when acting as a justice, shall be paid to the city treasurer.
130
131 This Ordinance will become effective upon passage




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JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS
 of the
 CITY COUNCIL

 CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA



 Regular Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 2026

 at 7:00 P.M.

 Council Chambers – City Hall – Charleston, West Virginia




 OFFICIAL RECORD



Amy Shuler Goodwin Miles C. Cary II
 Mayor City Clerk
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 CALL TO ORDER*


The Council met at 7:00 P.M., for the second meeting in the month of February 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 Pepper, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Ferrell. 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-six 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.
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 PUBLIC SPEAKERS


 1. Jennifer Bauman – Spoke about the homeless.

 2. Tara Raymo – Read a passage from the Bible.

 3. Benny Green – Spoke about roofing.

 4. Emily West – Spoke in favor of term limits and staggered elections.




 CLAIMS


 1. A claim of Scott Young, Charleston, WV;
 alleges damage to property.




 PROCLAMATIONS
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 COMMUNICATIONS

None




 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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Councilmember Solomon motioned that Resolution No. 26-020 be discharged from the
Ordinance and Rules Committee to the Floor. Councilmember Snodgrass seconded the motion.

Resolution No. 26-020 - Amending and reenacting Rule 2 of the Rules of Council in order to change the
process for the appointment of standing committee members and to enact a process for the selection of
chair and vice chair positions within the standing committees.

Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:

That Rule 2 of the Rules of Council be amended and reenacted to read as follows:

Rule No. 2. - Committees.

(a)The city council shall have the following standing committees:

Committee on Finance.

Committee on Ordinance and Rules.

Committee on Planning, Streets, and Traffic.

Committee on Public Safety.

Committee on Parks and Recreation.

Committee on Environment and Recycling.

Committee on Urban Renewal and Economic Development.

Committee on Facilities.

Committee on Parking Facilities.

(b) All standing committees shall consist of not less than three nor more than nine members unless the
city council by resolution specifically provides otherwise. All standing committees shall be appointed by
the mayor Council President. The members of the Committee on Parking Facilities shall be the same as
those appointed and serving as the members of the Committee on Finance.

(c) In addition to the foregoing standing committees, the city council may authorize such select
committees as may be provided by resolution.

(d) Members of each committee shall vote on their own Chair and Vice Chair, selection of which is
decided by a majority vote. Provided that, from the date of such selection for Chair and Vice Chair, every
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 17th – 2nd




standing committee shall be required to conduct an election for Chair and Vice Chair every two years
conforming with the voting process referenced herein.

Councilmember Faegre confirmed that the Resolution did not move out of the Ordinance and Rules
Committee. The motion would bring the Resolution to Council for debate and a vote if passed.

Councilmember Solomon stated that as the resolution seeks to reform the Committee process, it is best
fit for the full body to decide.

Councilmember Gardner stated that the reason that the resolution did not move out of Committee was
that there were issues such as changing the nature of the Council President Pro Tempore, timing, etc.

Councilmember Gianola confirmed that the Resolution was only referred to Ordinance and Rules.

Councilmember Snodgrass stated that it was important that every Councilmember has an opportunity to
vote on the matter.

Councilmember Cook spoke against the discharge as the proper process was followed.

Councilmember Pepper spoke against the discharge.

A roll call was taken:

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

With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the negative, with 5 Yeas
and 20 Nays, Mayor Goodwin declared the motion to discharge Resolution No. 26-020 from
Committee as not passed.




COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 17th – 2nd




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. 26-021 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-021 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase yellow and white traffic
marking paint from Allstate Coatings Company for the Traffic & Transportation and Parking Operations
Departments, in the amount of $47,267.55, pursuant to a competitively 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 traffic marking paint for the Traffic &
Transportation and Parking Operations Departments from Allstate Coatings Company, in the amount of
$47,267.55, pursuant to a competitive bid process.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the resolution is for the annual purchase of traffic paint on
City streets.

Councilmember Jenkins moved to approve the resolution. Councilmember Hoover seconded the
motion. With members present recorded thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, the
Mayor declared Resolution No. 26-021.
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 2. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration
 the following resolution, and reports the same to Council
 with the recommendation that Resolution No. 26-022 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-022 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a total of three
ambulances for the Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the amount of
$247,389.00 each, for a total price of $742,167.00, to replace ambulances in the regular rotation
schedule, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.

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 three ambulances for the
Charleston Fire Department from Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the amount of $247,389.00 each, for a
total price of $742,167.00, to replace ambulances in the regular rotation schedule, where the price was
determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the purchase of three ambulance came in approximately
$200,000 under budget.

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. 26-022.
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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. 26-023 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-023 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to purchase a card access reader
system from Motorola Solutions in the amount of $64,351.60 to replace the system throughout City
Hall, where the price was determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract. This was
budgeted in FY2026 to replace the outdated system and will ensure CJIS compliance.

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

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to purchase a card access reader system from Motorola
Solutions in the amount of $64,351.60 to replace the system throughout City Hall, where the price was
determined pursuant to a competitively sourced Sourcewell contract.


Councilmember Jenkins added that it is difficult to find replacement parts for the current system.

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. 26-023.
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Councilmember Snodgrass motioned that Bill No. 8067 be discharged from the Ordinance and
Rules Committee to the Floor. Councilmember Solomon seconded the motion.

Bill No. 8067 - An Ordinance amending the Charter of the City of Charleston Section 3 – Election
and term of office of elective officers; salary of mayor; appointments by mayor; term of
appointive officers; duties of mayor and city solicitor; salary of solicitor; fees, revising the election
cycle for the City of Charleston elections.

 WHEREAS, the Charter establishes the dates for City of Charleston municipal elections;
and

 WHEREAS, the Charter establishes the term of office for elective officers; and

 WHEREAS, the City of Charleston values democracy, civic engagement, and the fair
representation of its citizens in local government; and
 WHEREAS, term limits for elected officials promote transparency, foster new leadership
opportunities, and prevent the consolidation of power over extended periods; and

 WHEREAS, it is essential to ensure regular turnover in elected offices to encourage fresh
perspectives and ideas for addressing the evolving needs of our community; and

 WHEREAS, more seasoned voices on City Council are critical for conveying institutional
knowledge and sharing processes for steady city governance. Overlapping terms can help
preserve institutional knowledge; and

 WHEREAS, the 2026 city elections mark an appropriate starting point to implement term
limits for members of Charleston WV’s City Council.

 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, has determined that it is
necessary, convenient and expedient for the aforesaid reasons to amend Section 35 of the
Charter of the City of Charleston, West Virginia, to enact term limits and change the election cycle
of the City of Charleston; and

 WHEREAS, after proper public notice, a public hearing was held in Council Chambers on
_________________, at 7:00 pm, wherein the citizens were given opportunity to file any written
objections to the Charter amendments proposed herein; and

 WHEREAS, written objections, if any, were withdrawn within the 10 days following the
_____________, hearing;

Now, therefore, be it Ordained by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 17th – 2nd




That the City of Charleston, West Virginia, beginning in 2030, the City shall transition to staggered
City Council elections so that half of Council is elected every two years. To accomplish this
transition, the terms of odd-numbered ward seats and three randomly selected at-large seats
elected in 2030 shall be for a one time two-year term, with those seats next standing for election
in 2032 but then every four years thereafter (2036, 2040, and so on). The remaining even-
numbered ward seats and the three remaining at-large seats shall continue on the regular four-
year cycle, standing for election in 2034 and every four years thereafter (2038, 2042, and so on).

Be it further Ordained: that Section 35 of the Charter of the City of Charleston, West Virginia,
shall be amended to read as follows:

Sec. 35. - Election and term of office of elective officers; appointments by mayor; appointment
of city clerk; appointments by manager; duties of mayor and city solicitor; fees; term limits.

The mayor, members of council, municipal judge and treasurer elected on in May 16November
3, 20152026, shall serve a term beginning on the third first Monday in JuneJanuary, 201527, and
ending in January 2019 2031 when the term of their successors begins. Their successors shall be
elected on the first Tuesday in November, 20182030, in conjunction with the state and county
election administered by the clerk of the county court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, and
shall begin their term on the first Monday of January 20192031, unless said Monday is a state
holiday, in which case their term shall begin on the first Tuesday of January. Provided that,
effective with the 2026 election, a three-term consecutive term limit shall be imposed on all
Charleston, West Virginia members of city council.

Thereafter, beginning in 2030, the City shall transition to staggered City Council elections so that
half of the members of council are elected every two years. To accomplish this transition, the
terms of odd-numbered ward seats and three randomly selected at-large seats elected in 2030
shall be for a one-time two-year term, with those seats next standing for election in 2032 but
then every four years thereafter (2036, 2040, and so on). The remaining even-numbered ward
seats and the three remaining at-large seats shall continue on the regular four-year cycle,
standing for election in 2034 and every four years thereafter (2038, 2042, and so on).

Implementation Timeline: The term limit policy shall apply starting in 2026. The term that runs
from 2026-2030 will be considered the first term for counting three consecutive terms.

tThe mayor, members of council, municipal judge and treasurer shall be elected at intervals of
four years in conjunction with the state and county election administered by the clerk of the
county court of Kanawha County, West Virginia, and their term shall begin on the first Monday
of January after their election, unless said Monday is a state holiday, in which case their term
shall begin on the first Tuesday of January.
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Public Notice: The city clerk shall provide public notice of this term limit policy through official
city communications, the city website, and its media officers to ensure widespread awareness
among residents and potential candidates.

Compliance and Enforcement: The city clerk shall monitor and ensure compliance with this term
limit policy, including verifying candidate eligibility during election cycles.

The mayor shall appoint the city solicitor, an assistant city solicitor, the chief of police, humane
officer or officers, building inspector, collector, city auditor, engineer, health commissioner,
lockup keeper, municipal court clerk, and the chief of the fire department, and these
appointments shall not require any confirmation by the council but shall be made at the
discretion of the mayor, who shall, with like discretion, have the full and complete power of
removal thereof. The mayor shall appoint the manager, by and with the advice and consent of
the council. The council shall, either at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose, pass
upon such nomination and either confirm or reject the same, and if such nomination is rejected,
then the mayor shall submit to the council a further nomination of some other person or persons
until the nomination is confirmed by council, for said office of manager, but it shall be the duty
of the council to pass upon all nominations without unreasonable delay; and in any event within
two weeks after the submission of the same, and the failure of members of the council to pass
thereon within such time shall be cause for the removal from office of such members of the
council as shall have refused to act thereon.

The council shall appoint a city clerk. The manager shall appoint or employ such persons as the
ordinances of the city may require or the council may authorize by proper resolution.

It shall be the duty of the mayor to attend all meetings of the council and preside over that body.

It shall be the duty of the mayor to see that all of the laws and ordinances of the city are enforced
and he shall have a general oversight over the peace, health and good order of the city.

The duties of the city solicitor or assistant city solicitor shall be to attend the sessions of council
(and) to prosecute all suits on behalf of the city and defend all suits against the city, to advise the
council and all of the departments of the city and in general to look after the interests of the city
when it shall need legal services.
All fees of every kind collected by any officer or employee, including the municipal judge when
acting as a justice, shall be paid to the city treasurer.

This Ordinance will become effective upon passage
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Councilmember Snodgrass spoke in favor of the discharge as it impacts every Councilmember.
There should be an opportunity for a robust discussion and possible amendments.

Councilmember Gardner stated that the bill was not advanced as there was confusion about the
content, specifically the staggering of the elections, etc.

Councilmember Pharr stated that she would like to have this discussion during a meeting of the
Select Committee on the Size and Election of Council.

Councilmember Annie spoke against the discharge.

Councilmember Solomon stated that the City has been wanting this bill to be discussed for some
time. There was no assurance during the Ordinance and Rules Committee that there would be
another meeting to further discuss the bill.

Councilmember Cook spoke against the discharge as the proper procedure was followed, adding
that every bill impacts Councilmembers.

Councilmember Gianola confirmed that the motion to discharge would be for a single
Committee. Therefore, another motion to discharge the bill from Finance would also be needed.

Councilmember Faegre spoke against the discharge, as she respects the work of the Committee.

Councilmember Hoover spoke against the discharge as she respects the work of the Committee.
She added that there was basically a quorum of Council that attended the Ordinance and Rules
meeting where everyone was given an opportunity to speak regardless of if they were on the
Committee.

Councilmember Robinson spoke against the discharge, adding that every Councilmember
present had an opportunity to speak.

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

With members present recorded thereon as voting in the majority in the negative, with 5 Yeas
and 20 Nays, Mayor Goodwin declared the motion to discharge Bill No. 8067 from Committee as
not passed.
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 REPORTS OF OFFICERS



 1. Municipal Court Report to City Council Month Ending January 2026.




 NEW BILLS



Introduced by Councilmember Brent Burton
February 17, 2026:
Bill No. 8068– A Bill related to a 15 minute parking zone on Hunters Ridge Road by amending
the location on Saddlehorn Road and amending the Traffic Control Map and Traffic Control File.

Refer to Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee, Please
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 MISCELLANEOUS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS


None



 REMARKS BY MEMBERS


 1. Mayor Goodwin stated that the upcoming CPD tests were March 28 and May 30.

 2. Councilmember Gardner stated that he would host any Scout Troup that needed their
 Citizenship of the Community badge.

 3. Councilmember Cook thanked Councilmembers who volunteered to pack food boxes.

 4. Councilmember Faegre stated the importance of the warming centers. She added that
 there have been meetings about the United Dairy situation where Wesst Side
 Councilmembers have not been invited to. She thanked Planning Director Dan Vriendt
 for updating Council about it.

 5. Councilmember Snodgrass stated that there is a long-standing water/ice issue on
 Oakridge that is a safety issue. Councilmember Snodgrass stated that a bill is needed to
 shake up Committees and add term limits, adding that the work was not done in
 Committee.

 6. Councilmember Pharr spoke about the Community Baby Shower, which will be a holistic
 approach to get resources to those that need it. She added that changing the size of
 Council or related topics should not be rushed.

 7. Councilmember Kerns stated that February 28 will be the annual Dip Dinner.

 8. Councilmember Moore led the room in a moment of silence for Roger Jefferson.

 9. Councilmember Annie stated that this is Heart Disease Awareness Month.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 17th – 2nd




 10. Councilmember Solomon thanked the Mayor for troubleshooting some issues on the
 West Side. He thanked Councilmember Faegre for her marks on the warming centers
 and for Councilmember Steelhammer’s involvement.

 11. Councilmember Overstreet stated that he is proud of President Obama’s response to
 racism.
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 17th – 2nd




 ADJOURNMENT


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

YEAS: Annie, Burka, Burton, 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:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Ceperley

At 8:23 p.m., by a motion from Councilmember Hoover, Council adjourned until Monday,
March 2, 2026, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.




 _______________________________
 Amy Shuler Goodwin, Honorable Mayor




 _______________________________
 Miles C. Cary II, City Clerk