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

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

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 2-2-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 2-2-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. Resolution No. 26-016 - Authorizing approval of Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026
 General Fund Budget.

 2. Resolution No. 26-017 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to approve and execute
 multiple Change Orders relating to the Charleston Fire Department station renovation

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 project.

 3. Resolution No. 26-018 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 WHP Training Towers for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus
 for Charleston Fire Department.

 4. Resolution No. 26-019 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Crayon Software Experts, LLC for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security
 licensing for the City’s existing Microsoft 365 accounts.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 2-2-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 2-2-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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 2, 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. Claims 2-2-2026

PROCLAMATIONS

 1. 2-2-2026

COMMUNICATIONS

 1. 2-2-2026

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

FINANCE

 1. Resolution No. 26-016 - Authorizing approval of Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026
 General Fund Budget.

 2. Resolution No. 26-017 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to approve and execute
 multiple Change Orders relating to the Charleston Fire Department station renovation

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 project.

 3. Resolution No. 26-018 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 WHP Training Towers for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus
 for Charleston Fire Department.

 4. Resolution No. 26-019 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 Crayon Software Experts, LLC for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security
 licensing for the City’s existing Microsoft 365 accounts.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS

 1. 2-2-2026

NEW BILLS

 1. 2-2-2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND/OR MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

REMARKS BY MEMBERS

ROLL CALL

ADJOURNMENT

THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 7:00 PM.



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




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 General Fund FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendment No. 06 - February 2, 2026
Revenues and Fund Balances
 Current Increase/ Amended
Account No. Department Account Description Amount (Decrease) Amount
1001 00 00000 000 000 329900 Fund Balance Unassigned Fund Balance 1,489,500 225,000 1,714,500
 Net Increase/(Decrease) to Revenues 225,000

Expenditures
 Current Increase/ Amended
Account No. Department Account Description Amount (Decrease) Amount
1001 30 75000 000 000 534180 Street Department Snow Removal Materials 400,000 225,000 625,000
 Net Increase/(Decrease) to Expenditures 225,000

Description:
Unassigned Fund Balance - To allocate from the unassigned balance for the purchase of additional road salt.


Reportable: To maintain compliance with the budgetary guidelines of the State of West Virginia.




 FY 2026 - General Fund
 Budget Amendment No. 06 Page 1 of 1


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 Resolution No. 26-016

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2025

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


1 Resolution No. 26-016 - Authorizing approval of Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026 General
2 Fund Budget as indicated on the attached list of accounts.
3
4 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
5
6 That Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget as indicated on the attached
7 list of accounts is approved.




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 Resolution No. 26-017

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-017 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to approve and execute
 2 multiple Change Orders collectively referred to as Change Order No. 1, relating to the
 3 Charleston Fire Department station renovation project in the total amount of $50,762.74 to
 4 address two owner-requested changes and other changes due to unforeseen conditions
 5 discovered during the course of the project.
 6
 7 Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
 8
 9 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to approve and execute Change Order No. 1
10 relating to the Charleston Fire Department station renovation project in the total amount of
11 $50,762.74 to address two owner-requested changes and other changes due to unforeseen
12 conditions discovered during the course of the project. The pricing details related to Change
13 Order No. 1 are indicated in Exhibit A. The new total contract price approved is $4,250,762.74.




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CO Number Cost Station Description CMO Approval Work Status
CO1 $17,310.25 4 Replace rotten wood; corrected electrical room ceiling; fill old sewer line under addition Approved Completed
CO2 $0.00 4&2 Add 14 days due to asbestos delay Approved Completed
CO3.1 $24,290.84 4 Gas leaking at Station 4 - internal lines need replaced Pending Council Pending
CO4 $5,454.59 4 Owner-requested cleaning and painting aparatus bay at Station 4 Pending Council Pending
CO5 $2,259.26 2 Owner-requested change to design of study room Approved Completed
CO6 $1,447.80 4 Relocation of shower wall; replace rotten shower wall material Approved Completed
Total $50,762.74




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To: Thrasher Group
Project: Charleston Fire Station Renovations
Date: January 26, 2026
COR 03.1 - Gas Piping

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UM PRICE TOTAL NOTES
 1 CFD #4 - interior gas piping scope of work for full gas line replacement inside building
 demolition, floor cutting, and sleeves 1 LS $ 600.00 $ 600.00 (8 hours at $75 per hour)
 plumber gas line replacement 1 LS $ 17,500.00 $ 17,500.00 Mountaineer Gas shut off gas service to the building and will not
 turn back on due to the quantity of gas leaks inside the building

 2 CFD #4 - sanitary piping
 plumber new sanitary piping 1 LS $ 2,264.00 $ 2,264.00 scope of work per RFI 19

 3 CFD #4 - vinyl window 1 LS $ 600.00 $ 600.00 labor to install existing window in A/C hole for room 310

 4 CFD #4 - porch column foundation 1 LS $ 2,316.00 $ 2,316.00 scope of work per RFI 32
 new sonotube & grade beam
 5 CFD #4 - trench drain credit 1 LS $ (2,000.00) $ (2,000.00)

 Self Performed Work 1 $ 1,516.00 $ 1,516.00
 Subcontracted Work 1 $ 19,764.00 $ 19,764.00
 Work Total 1 $ 21,280.00 $ 21,280.00

 Soft Costs
 Performance & Payment Bond 1 1.6% $ 21,280.00 $ 351.12
 B&O Tax 1 2% $ 21,280.00 $ 425.60
 Insurances 1 2% $ 21,280.00 $ 425.60
 Overhead & Profit for Self Performed Work 1 15% $ 1,516.00 $ 227.40
 Overhead & Profit for Subcontracted Work 1 8% $ 19,764.00 $ 1,581.12


 Schedule Add 9 days
 TOTAL $ 24,290.84




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To: Thrasher Group
Project: Charleston Fire Station Renovations
Date: December 12, 2025
COR 04 - Apparatus Bay

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UM PRICE TOTAL NOTES
 1 CFD #4 - apparatus bay painting scope of work per RFI 30: +/- 12ft above concrete floor
 cleaning and painting materials 1 LS $ 2,319.00 $ 2,319.00 primer, paint, brushes, tape, rollers
 lifting equipment 1 LS $ 921.00 $ 921.00 scissor lift
 painting 1 LS $ 3,600.00 $ 3,600.00 (48 hours at $75 per hour)




 Self Performed Work 1 $ 4,521.00 $ 4,521.00
 Subcontracted Work 1 $ - $ -
 Work Total 1 $ 4,521.00 $ 4,521.00

 Soft Costs
 Performance & Payment Bond 1 1.6% $ 4,521.00 $ 74.60
 B&O Tax 1 2% $ 4,521.00 $ 90.42
 Insurances 1 2% $ 4,521.00 $ 90.42
 Overhead & Profit for Self Performed Work 1 15% $ 4,521.00 $ 678.15
 Overhead & Profit for Subcontracted Work 1 8% $ - $ -


 Schedule Add 3 days
 TOTAL $ 5,454.59




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Docusign Envelope ID: 3CB5B276-10F7-41A8-9EC4-FD6A1DB70917




 Philip M Freeman, AIA, NCARB Will Bowman - Vice President Ben Mishoe - City Manager



 1/21/2026 1/22/2026 1/20/2026




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Docusign Envelope ID: 3CB5B276-10F7-41A8-9EC4-FD6A1DB70917




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Docusign Envelope ID: 3CB5B276-10F7-41A8-9EC4-FD6A1DB70917




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Docusign Envelope ID: 3CB5B276-10F7-41A8-9EC4-FD6A1DB70917




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Docusign Envelope ID: 3CB5B276-10F7-41A8-9EC4-FD6A1DB70917




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 Resolution No. 26-018

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Jenkins Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-018 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 2 WHP Training Towers for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus for
 3 Charleston Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $425,388.54 pursuant to a
 4 competitively sourced contract.
 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 enter into a contract with WHP Training
 9 Towers for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus for Charleston
10 Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $425,388.54 pursuant to a competitively sourced
11 contract.




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WHP Trainingtowers™
519 Duck Road
Grandview, MO 64030 SOURCEWELL PROPOSAL
Phone: (800) 351-2525 DATE: 1/15/2026
Prepared by: Clint Brown QUOTE # Q-CB26013
clintb@trainingtowers.com Project Name: Charleston
 Valid Until: 2/14/2026
Customer
Phil Shaffer, Fire Training - Safety Officer We are pleased to provide you with the following proposal
Charleston Fire Department utilizing our Sourcewell contract number 011822-JHK and
115 Lee Street West the City of Charleston's Sourcewell contract number 2150
Charleston, WV 25302 for a Custom MODx WHP training simulator.
304-444-4288
philip.shaffer@charlestonfire.com

 Description Units
8'x20' Modules 12
Plate Steel Doors 6
Plate Steel Shutters 10
Flat 3-Line Roof Railing 140 LF
4-Story Interior Intermittent IBC Stair 1
Interior Wall 34 LF
2630 Roof Hatch with 8' Straight Ladder Leading up to it 1
Foundation Design 1
Rappelling Anchors 4
Inset Balconies 2




Engineer's Stamp from a WV Licensed Engineer
 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Pricing
1. Please review "Attachment A - Terms and Conditions" Base Module Materials: $215,550.90
2. A 25% deposit is due upon order Additional Materials: $92,643.00
3. Please email the signed price quote to the address below Freight: $35,614.55
Customer Acceptance (sign below): Set-up Fee: $53,479.30
 Foundation Installation: $28,100.79
x ___________________________________________ Base Total: $425,388.54
Print Name:




 If you have any questions about this price quote, please contact
 info@trainingtowers.com


 Thank You For Your Business!




 Design Criteria




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 1. Live Loads (a) Roof: 50 psf (b) Floor: 50 psf
 2. Wind Loads**- (a) Speed: 90 mph (b) Exposure: C
 3. Seismic Loads**- (a) Coefficient Ss [max]: 55 (b) Coefficient S1 [max]: 13
 4. Importance Factor - I
 **Based on IBC 2022 for a central USA location (pricing does not include site specific design criteria)




 SCHEDULE
 Delivery approximately 6-8 months after receipt of order. Installation time varies depending on final design and options.



 EXCLUSIONS
 We exclude from our proposal: Prevailing wages, bonds, taxes, permits, special insurance requirements if any, and general condition items.




 Terms & Conditions
 The parties (WHP Training Towers and Customer as indicated on this Proposal) agree that supply chain issues, beyond our control, may impact
both the timing of performance of the Work and costs of the Work. Performance will be excused, and the parties will not be liable for any failure
 to perform under this Agreement, when we are unable, despite reasonable and diligent efforts to do so, to obtain raw materials or equipment or
supplies on commercially reasonable terms. The price for the Work in this Proposal is based on current materials or supply prices, but the market
 for the materials and equipment is currently considered to be volatile, and sudden price increases could occur which arise from tariffs or
 otherwise. As such, should there be an increase in the prices of specified materials that are purchased after execution of contract for use in this
 Project, the Customer agrees to pay that cost increase to WHP Training Towers.


 PAYMENT TERMS
A 25% materials deposit is due upon order. 25% of materials due upon approval of design drawings. Balance of materials due upon delivery. Labor
 will be billed monthly. All pricing is in US Dollars and is valid for 30 days. Net 30. Invoices not in dispute over 30 days will be assessed 1 ½ % per
 month on balances in excess of 30 days.




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 Resolution No. 26-019

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Benjamin Mishoe Finance


 1 Resolution No. 26-019 – Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with
 2 Crayon Software Experts, LLC for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security
 3 (“EMS”) licensing for the City’s existing Microsoft 365 accounts in the amount of $27,800.50 for
 4 the remainder of fiscal year 2026, and $66,722.50 for all of fiscal year 2027, pursuant to a
 5 competitively bid statewide contract (LAR24).
 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 enter into a contract with Crayon Software
10 Experts, LLC for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security (“EMS”) licensing for
11 the City’s existing Microsoft 365 accounts in the amount of $27,800.50 for the remainder of
12 fiscal year 2026, and $66,722.50 for all of fiscal year 2027, pursuant to a competitively bid
13 statewide contract (LAR24).




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 Quote
Invoice address Delivery address Quote date Expiration date
City of Charleston City of Charleston 01-09-2026 02-01-2026
501 Virginia St. East 501 Virginia St. East Quote number Account manager
Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 3909225898 Marie Hopkins
United States of America United States of America marie.hopkins@crayon.com
 Customer account
Customer contact +1 720 598 1561
 19372
Larry Vernati Crayon contact
 Customer sales tax number
304-348-8048 Greg Landry
 55-60000160
larry.vernati@cityofcharleston.org 469-329-0290
 Customer payment term
 sled.us@crayon.com
 30 days net
 Customer reference
 49384478 - EMS G3 Qty 650




 Publisher SKU Description Quantity Unit price Sales tax Sales tax Amount
 %

1. AAD-32907 EMS G3 GCC ALng Sub Per User 650.00 42.77 USD - 27,800.50 USD
 Publisher: Microsoft, Program: Enterprise GCC, License agreement type:
 Government, Country: United States of America, Start date: 01-09-2026, End date:
 06-30-2026, Additional info: Year 2 - 5 Months,


2. AAD-32907 EMS G3 GCC ALng Sub Per User 650.00 102.65 USD - 66,722.50 USD
 Publisher: Microsoft, Program: Enterprise GCC, License agreement type:
 Government, Country: United States of America, Start date: 07-01-2026, End date:
 06-30-2027, Additional info: Year 3 - 12 Months,




Crayon Software Experts, LLC Phone: 469-329-0290 Business ID: 47-2237420
12221 Merit Drive Suite 1400 Email: sled.us@crayon.com Sales tax ID:
Dallas, Texas 75251
United States of America
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 Quote




Public Sector General Terms & Conditions
** All items included in this RFQ are new, unused, not refurbished, with original manufacturer warranty.**
** Pass-Through Warranty and Other Rights.**

As a reseller, end-user warranties and liabilities (with respect to any third-party software products provided by Crayon Software Experts) shall be provided as a pass-through from the manufacturer of such products.

All software products are subject to the license agreement of the applicable software supplier, as provided with the software packaging or in the software at time of shipment
1. Pricing and availability on quotes subject to change without notice.
2. This is preliminary Sales tax, final Sales tax & delivery charges will be calculated on the invoice.
3. Errors & Omissions Excluded.
4. Changes to a quote are subject to written acceptance by Crayon Software Experts.




 ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
 Date(s) Signature(s) Name(s) (print) Title(s) Customer PO Number

 Net amount: 94,523.00 USD
 Total estimated sales - USD
 tax:
 Quote amount: 94,523.00 USD

Crayon Software Experts, LLC Phone: 469-329-0290 Business ID: 47-2237420
12221 Merit Drive Suite 1400 Email: sled.us@crayon.com Sales tax ID:
Dallas, Texas 75251
United States of America
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 Bill No. 8067

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026______

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Solomon____ Ordinance and Rules
 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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 Resolution No. 26-020

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 February 2, 2026

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Joseph Solomon Ordinance and Rules


 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.
20
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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JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS
 of the
 CITY COUNCIL

 CITY OF CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA



 Regular Meeting – Monday, February 2, 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
Journal – City Council – Charleston, WV February 22nd – 1st




 CALL TO ORDER*


The Council met at 7:00 P.M., for the first meeting in the month of February on the 2nd day, in
the year 2025, and was called to order by the Honorable Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin. The
invocation was delivered by Councilmember Burka, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Hoover. 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.


*Pepper arrived immediately after the first roll call.




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. Nakia Austin – Represented the Healing House.

 2. Andy Richardson, Denny Harrison and Mariah Young – Spoke about the reopening of
 101 Capitol.

 3. Traci Strickland - Spoke about warming centers.




 CLAIMS


 1. A claim of Tracy Hilliard, Charleston, WV;
 alleges personal injury.
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 PROCLAMATIONS
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 COMMUNICATIONS

None
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 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. 26-016 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-016 - Authorizing approval of Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund
Budget as indicated on the attached list of accounts.

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

That Amendment No. 6 of the FY 2025-2026 General Fund Budget as indicated on the attached list of
accounts is approved.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the amendment transfers $250,000 to the Street Department
for the additional purchase of road salt.

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

A roll call was taken:

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

With members present recorded thereon as voting unanimously in the affirmative, Mayor
Goodwin declared Resolution No. 26-016 as adopted.
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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. 26-017 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-017 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to approve and execute multiple
Change Orders collectively referred to as Change Order No. 1, relating to the Charleston Fire
Department station renovation project in the total amount of $50,762.74 to address two owner-
requested changes and other changes due to unforeseen conditions discovered during the course of the
project.

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

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to approve and execute Change Order No. 1 relating to
the Charleston Fire Department station renovation project in the total amount of $50,762.74 to address
two owner-requested changes and other changes due to unforeseen conditions discovered during the
course of the project. The pricing details related to Change Order No. 1 are indicated in Exhibit A. The
new total contract price approved is $4,250,762.74.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the resolution is for improvements and updates to mainly
Station #4, specially to the gas lines.

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. 26-017.
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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. 26-018 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-018 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with WHP
Training Towers for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus for Charleston
Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $425,388.54 pursuant to a 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 a contract with WHP Training Towers for the
purchase, delivery, and installation of a new training apparatus for Charleston Fire Department in an
amount not to exceed $425,388.54 pursuant to a competitively sourced contract.


Councilmember Jenkins added that the purchase is for training equipment for the Fire
Department.

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. 26-018.
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 4. Your committee on Finance has had under consideration
 the following resolution, and reports the same to Council
 with the recommendation that Resolution No. 26-019 be
 adopted.


Resolution No. 26-019 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to enter into a contract with Crayon
Software Experts, LLC for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security (“EMS”) licensing
for the City’s existing Microsoft 365 accounts in the amount of $22,243.00 for the remainder of fiscal
year 2026, and $66,722.50 for all of fiscal year 2027, pursuant to a competitively bid statewide contract
(LAR24).

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

That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to enter into a contract with Crayon Software Experts, LLC
for the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security (“EMS”) licensing for the City’s existing
Microsoft 365 accounts in the amount of $22,243.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, and
$66,722.50 for all of fiscal year 2027, pursuant to a competitively bid statewide contract (LAR24).


Councilmember Jenkins added that the purchase is for an add-on to the City’s current cyber
security. It will assist in detecting and preventing suspicious log-ons.

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. 26-019.
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 REPORTS OF OFFICERS


None




 NEW BILLS



Introduced by Councilmembers Joseph Solomon, Shannon Snodgrass and Beth Kerns
February 2, 2026:
Bill No. 8067 – An Ordinance amending the Charter of the City of Charleston relating to Election
and term of office of elective officers and revising the election cycle for the City of Charleston
elections.

Refer to Ordinance and Rules Committee and Finance Committee, Please


Introduced by Councilmembers Joseph Solomon, Shannon Snodgrass and Beth Kerns
February 2, 2026:
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.

Refer to Ordinance and Rules Committee, Please




 MISCELLANEOUS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS


None
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 REMARKS BY MEMBERS


 1. Mayor Goodwin thanked the Fire Fighters and announced the Fire Officer of the Year
 Kristopher Dight, Firefighter of the Year Alexander Evans, and EMS Worker of the Year
 Firefighter Trevor McGee.


 2. Councilmember Moore thanked the Firefighters. He recognized the passing of Bob
 Hardy.

 3. Councilmember Taylor recognized Denny Harrison. He praised Kanawa Valley Collective
 for organizing the warming centers.

 4. Councilmember Pharr thanked the Public Works Department for their quick work
 unblocking downed trees in the road.

 5. Councilmember Gardner thanked the Street Department for their work, adding that it
 can be dangerous. He thanked the Clerk Department for helping during the filing period.

 6. Councilmember Annie thanked all City crews for working tirelessly during the bad
 weather. He thanked the City Clerk Department.

 7. Councilmember Overstreet recognized the Firefighters present.

 8. Councilmember Cook recognized a City worker who went above and beyond their job.
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 ADJOURNMENT


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

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

At 7:37 p.m., by a motion from Councilmember Ceperley, Council adjourned until Tuesday,
February 17, 2026, 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.




 _______________________________
 Amy Shuler Goodwin, Honorable Mayor




 _______________________________
 Miles C. Cary II, City Clerk