WEIRTON — Weirton Council approved the final reading, Monday, of a measure amending Ordinance 1313, establishing new pay scales for the city’s non-union employees.

The second reading of Ordinance 2263 was approved by a 6-0, roll-call vote, receiving applause from many of the city employees in attendance. Ward 3 Councilman Jesse Keeder was not in attendance Monday.

Council initially voted down the ordinance 3-4 on Oct. 14, but came back with a unanimous approval during a special meeting Oct. 21.

Council began discussions on the potential pay raises while establishing the 2025-2026 fiscal budget, setting aside close to $460,000 to cover such expenses. Work sessions were then held May 27, July 30, and Sept. 24.

The ordinance does not affect the wages of those employees who are members of the Weirton Municipal Employees Union, Fraternal Order of Police, or the Weirton Firefighters Association. The only exceptions would be the police chief and fire chief.

In other matters, council also approved a resolution authorizing a prospective retention pay incentive for eligible city employees, with $1,500 to be offered to full-time employees and $750 to part-time employees.

Part of the incentive will be paid to employees on Dec. 19, with the second half on Jan. 2.

Among other business, Monday, Weirton Council approved:

The second reading of Ordinance 2262, extending the length of the no parking zone along the southwest side of the 300 block of Fairview Street by an additional 51 feet, beginning at the north edge of the driveway apron of the garage facing Fairview Street, associated with the property at 207 Owings St.;

A resolution authorizing a contribution of $7,000 to the Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park. Originally, the resolution proposed a $5,000 contribution, but was amended by Ward 7 Councilman Chris Jonczak;

A resolution updating purchasing procedures for the city;

A resolution authorizing revisions to the 2025-26 general fund budget;

The first reading of an ordinance to establish a dedicated disability parking space at 4305 Wells St.;

The first reading of an ordinance establishing stop signs on Wells Street at the intersection of Sycamore Street and Edgewood Avenue;

The first reading of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance Article 12.13, Section F, focused on billboards.