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Common Council Meeting - July 21st, 2026
Published: Jul 21, 2026
Three New Members Appointed to Beautification Committee
The council appointed three individuals to the Beautification Committee for three-year terms. Jill Morfield, Andrew Wheeler, and Sarah Torres were approved for these positions. The committee currently has 10 members, and these appointments bring it to its maximum allowed capacity of 11 members. Some existing members resigned from the committee [cite: 1081-1133].
City Council Holds Executive Session; No Votes or Decisions Made
The council entered into and exited executive session. During the executive session, no votes were taken and no decisions were made, as is customary for these sessions. The meeting agenda indicated a potential parking commission meeting afterward, but councilman Cody Rey confirmed there would not be one [cite: 1134-1167].
First Reading of Ordinance to Transfer Minnesota Avenue to State Department of Transportation
The council held the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the city of Beckley to convey Minnesota Avenue to the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways. This transfer is part of a project by WVU Tech and the Department of Transportation to improve the campus. Conveying Minnesota Avenue, which is entirely surrounded by the WVU Tech campus, to the state will integrate it into the Department of Highways network, making them responsible for its upkeep, including improvements and snow removal. The council was assured in writing that South Canal Street will remain a two-way street, contrary to initial concerns. This approval is necessary for the Department of Transportation to proceed with their engineering drawings and campus project. A public hearing and second reading will be scheduled for the next council meeting [cite: 758-812].
City Council Approves $416,412 Bid for New Police and Fire Department Vehicles
The city council approved awarding a bid for the purchase of new vehicles for the Beckley Fire Department and Beckley Police Department. The bid, awarded to Stevens Auto Center, is for two 2027 Ford truck F-150 series police responders for the fire department and seven Ford Police Interceptor cruisers for the police department. The total amount for these nine vehicles is $416,412 [cite: 899-904, 907-913, 919-926].
Beth Shoemaker Appointed to Planning Commission; Conflict of Interest Declared
Beth Shoemaker was appointed to the Planning Commission for a three-year term. She is currently employed by the workforce committee and is recommended as a beneficial addition to the commission. Councilwoman Nancy Bullock abstained from voting as Beth Shoemaker is her sister [cite: 1050-1079].
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