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Weirton Council Approves One-Time Employee Salary Adjustment

WEIRTON — Weirton Council on Monday night approved a one-time salary adjustment for all municipal employees as a result of the continuing state and federal states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The votes followed a 110-minute executive session, which City Attorney Vince Gurrera said focused on contracts, compensation and personnel matters.

According to City Manager Mike Adams, the one-time salary adjustment will provide $1,000 for all full-time employees and $500 for part-time employees.

“That was based on the continuing state of emergency,” he said, noting the status connected with the COVID-19 pandemic remains in effect with both the federal government and the State of West Virginia.

As the pandemic continues, Adams noted, municipal employees in many departments continue to risk exposure while performing their duties.

“Our people are still dealing with hazards,” Adams said.

Prior to the vote, Ward 3 Councilman Fred Marsh offered an amendment, which would stipulate the inclusion of employees of the city’s autonomous boards in receiving the salary adjustment.

The amendment was approved 4-3, with Marsh, and Councilmembers Tim Connell, Chris Jonczak and Flora Perrone voting in favor and Councilmembers George Ash, Enzo Fracasso and Terry Weigel voting against.

The final ordinance was approved by a 5-2 vote, with Connell, Jonczak, Marsh, Ash and Perrone in favor, and Fracasso and Weigel against.

The measure is similar to one passed by council this time last year.

Council also unanimously approved the application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $749,673.27 to assist with the purchase of a new fire truck.

“You apply for it and hope you get it,” Adams said, noting the grant is not guaranteed, but would provide needed support in the planned purchase

. “It’s worth trying.”

If approved by FEMA, the city would be required to provide a $35,698.73 match.

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