Summary – Buckhannon City Council Meeting November 20, 2025

BUCKHANNON, WV: The following is a summary of the actions taken by the City Council of Buckhannon during its November 20, 2025 Regular Meeting held in Council Chambers, City Hall.

Motions & Approvals

Approval of Previous Minutes (Nov 6, 2025): Motion carried.
JC Films Studio Support Request: $2,500 funding + use of City properties approved. Motion carried.
Payment of Bills: Motion carried.
City Hall Closure (Dec 16, 2025, 12–2 p.m.): Approved for Staff Christmas Party. Motion carried.
Building & Wiring Permits: Approved. Motion carried (Reger abstained).
Mutual Aid Agreement (BPD & Upshur County Sheriff’s Office): Approved. Motion carried.
Resolutions 2025‑13, 2025‑14, 2025‑15 (FEMA Grants – E‑911 & Storm Sewer Project): Approved in single vote. Motion carried by roll call.
Appointment of Lily Hicks to Upshur County Convention & Visitors Bureau: Approved. Motion carried.

Items Carried Forward

Appointment to Upshur County Recreation Board – deferred to future meeting.

Reports & Presentations

JC Films Studio: Overview of Hank’s Christmas Wish series; premiere scheduled Dec 5, 2025.
Finance Report: Municipal Home Rule Program 2025 Progress Report presented (no action required).
Police Department: Monthly report presented; no additional items.
First Choice Peers Program: Erica Bennett presented annual report; Council expressed appreciation.
City Attorney: Explained FEMA grant resolutions; clarified no City funds committed.

Council & Recorder Remarks

Reger: Commended Erica Bennett; extended Thanksgiving greetings.
Bucklew: Announced Rudolph the Red‑Nosed Reindeer Jr. Opening Dec 4; promoted events; extended holiday wishes.
Zuliani: Extended Thanksgiving greetings; congratulated Special Olympics volleyball team.
Randall: Absent.
Recorder Sanders: Reported upcoming events (UCRC 5K, BFD Parade, Holly Jolly Craft Show, Hank’s Christmas Wish screening, FURtastic Dinner); noted FOIA fulfillment and water rate notice.

Mayor’s Remarks

Encouraged support of local businesses during holiday season.
Highlighted Chamber of Commerce “12 Days of Christmas” initiative.
Requested Executive Session for property matters (WV Code §6‑9A‑4).

Executive Session

Entered at 7:45 p.m. (Sanders/Reger motion).
Exited at 8:33 p.m. (Sanders/Zuliani motion).
Discussion held on property matters per WV Code.

Adjournment

Motion by Reger to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried.

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