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Council Meeting 7.9.26
Published: Jul 9, 2026
City Council Approves Rezoning for WVUP IT Center Property for Residential and Commercial Development
The city council considered two ordinances related to rezoning portions of the WVUP IT center property. The first ordinance rezones the southerntherly portion from E1 to R2, designating it for single-family and two-family residential use. The second ordinance rezones another portion from E1 to C1, establishing a linear business and shopping center district. During the explanation, it was clarified that the area designated for a new elementary school would be white on the map as schools are exempt from zoning ordinances. The remaining areas would be commercial (red) and residential (blue). Both ordinances passed unanimously on first reading after brief discussions.
City Council Amends Mandatory Curbside Recycling Ordinance, Adopting Bi-Weekly Pickups and Expanded Accepted Items
The council discussed and approved an ordinance amending Article 953 concerning mandatory curbside recycling. The changes align the city's ordinance with state minimum requirements, which mandate offering curbside recycling once a month for municipalities over 10,000 residents. While the city currently offers it, a shift to a bi-weekly schedule is being implemented due to manpower shortages and changes in recycling processing locations. The amendment allows for more recyclable items to be accepted without separation (co-mingled) and excludes glass. Residents will have options for recycling containers: maintaining their current green containers, using their own suitable container, or purchasing a new 45-gallon tote for a one-time fee of $20, which is a cost-share. The city has maintained the same contractor for over 20 years, and extending the current contract is anticipated to prevent significant rate increases. A town hall meeting was held to discuss these changes, and feedback was generally positive.
Council Receives Fire Incident Update, Discusses Safety Protocols and Community Support
The council meeting included a discussion and update regarding a recent fire incident over the weekend. Chief Schul provided details on the response efforts, emphasizing the collaborative nature involving multiple fire departments. He explained that while one building was a total loss, the strategy was to save adjacent structures, which involved letting the primary building burn to contain the spread. The community's support through donations of supplies was also highlighted. Concerns were raised by a council member regarding the availability of information on hazardous materials stored at such sites and the status of previous safety recommendations from past incidents. The Chief confirmed that counties are mandated to maintain such information and that the incident commander would have been informed. The nature of the stored material was clarified as plastic pellets, considered harmless unless ignited. The council also discussed ongoing investigations into the fire's cause, including the status of the fire suppression system, with information pending from the state fire marshal's office. The city intends to request access to the state's findings to ensure resident safety, even though the affected facility was outside city limits. The importance of mutual aid agreements between departments and states was underscored.
Freedom Festival Success, Upcoming Community Events Include Soccer Fest and Free Pool Day
The Freedom Festival was deemed a success, with a large turnout requiring extensive traffic management and parking solutions. Public Works, the Vienna PD, and Friends of Vienna were all recognized for their contributions. The event drew attendees from across the nation. Separately, several upcoming community events were announced: a World Cup soccer fest on July 17th at the soccer fields, offering free food and soccer activities, with the Vienna Rec board decorating the area. The following day, July 18th, a free pool day will be held at Jackson Pool, also organized by the Wood County Prevention Coalition with support from the city. Both events aim to engage families and children.
City Council Approves Participation in Wood County Consortium for FY2026
The council passed a resolution to participate in the Wood County Parkersburg Wood County Consortium for the FY2026 year, approving and authorizing necessary funds. The resolution was described as the same program the city has always participated in, with no changes noted. The motion passed unanimously.
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