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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Charleston public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Refuse Fleet Replacement
Two aging garbage trucks are being replaced at $429,375.60 total, with automatic lifters for recycling bins — a feature residents on collection routes will notice.
Solid Waste Authority and Public Works Coordination
Updates from the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority and the Department of Public Works keep the team aligned on regional waste efforts; recycling at Regatta was reported a success.
Magazine Branch sewer project funding
The council restructured several old Sanitary Board bonds and issued a new $18.4 million bond to free up about $6.7 million in cash for the roughly $26 million Magazine Branch sewer improvement project. Council members stressed there are no rate hikes and no city general fund dollars involved — Sanitary Board customers pay through regular fees.
New Sanitary Board billing system
The Sanitary Board's billing system is outdated, and the city decided staying on one combined bill for fire, refuse, and sewer fees is far cheaper than splitting off. Costs will be split by number of users.