Renick Water System, was approved unanimously. During the September 2025 Finance Committee meeting, officials ex-plained that the Health Department considers Renick’s water
By Sarah Richardson
The Lewisburg City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 17, for its regular session, beginning with the swearing-in of a new councilmember. Paula Janiga was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Sarah Elkins, who resigned earlier this year after accepting a new job that created scheduling conflicts. Mayor Beverly White administered the oath of office. Janiga has previously served on other Lewisburg boards, including the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC). Councilmember John Little noted that she is “prompt, thoughtful, and very smart,” and looks forward to working with her.
Council then turned to regular business, approving Ordinance 327, which updates city code provisions related to sidewalks. Members also approved Resolution 593, Water System Improvement Pay Request No. 46, which had been reviewed and recommended by the Finance Committee earlier in the month.
Resolution 594, concerning the Corporation of Falling Springs, also known as the Town of Renick Water System, was approved unanimously. During the September 2025 Finance Committee meeting, officials explained that the Health Department considers Renick’s water system separate from Lewisburg’s, despite an existing operation and maintenance agreement between the two municipalities. Because it is classified as a separate system, Renick must meet certain testing and regulatory requirements that it lacks the capacity and funding to fulfill.
As a result, Lewisburg will assume full ownership and responsibility for the Renick system, including conducting required testing and meeting Health Department standards. According to the September 2025 Finance Committee minutes, “From a practical standpoint it changes nothing. We will continue to bill their customers and maintain the system as we have for the last several years, with the exception of adding a few testing locations in the Town of Renick.”
City Manager Misty Hill emphasized that Lewisburg “will not be going into debt over this” acquisition. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has already approved the joint application and asset purchase agreement.
Hill also presented her annual “Year in Review” report to council.
During the Finance Committee report, delivered by Councilmember Arron Seams, members approved a $3,500 Arts and Humanities funding request from the Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour to support advertising for the 2026 event. Council also approved a $4,000 Video Lottery Grant request from Greenbrier East High School Project Graduation to cover food expenses for the event.
The next meeting of the Lewisburg City Council will be held Tuesday, Mar. 17, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.