Council Committees
Elkins Common Council has five main committees. Members of the public who wish to seek council action on a particular matter should start by bringing this matter to the attention of the appropriate committee chair, who can then plan to discuss it in a committee meeting.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee recommends annual budget to council, supervises budget management and makes reports to council. They also review and proposes municipal debt instruments and grants and make fiscal forecasts and reports.
Municipal Properties Committee
The Municipal Properties Committee monitors and reports to council on the condition of and proposed plans for city buildings, real estate, and rights-of-way. They review and propose to council capital investment in buildings, real estate, and associated infrastructure.
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee reviews and proposes to council employment policies, including employee compensation and benefits and an employee handbook. They review applications for primary staff positions recommended by the mayor and make hiring recommendations to council.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee monitors and reports to council on the activities of, condition of and proposed plans for municipal public safety assets, including police, fire, and emergency services. They review and propose to council capital investment in public safety equipment and infrastructure.
Erika Plishka
City Council Member
(H) 304-636-3558 (office)
304-614-3558 (mobile)
eplishka@cityofelkinswv.com
Cody Kerns
City Council Member
1506 Lavalette Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
304-516-3703 (mobile)
ckerns@cityofelkinswv.com
Rules & Ordinances Committee
The Rules & Ordinances Committee considers and proposes to council new and amended ordinances, rules, and policies.
Nanci Bross-Fregonara
City Council Member
(304) 516-4775 (mobile)
nbross-fregonara@cityofelkinswv.com
Ad Hoc Committees
Fire Service Fee
External Appointments
Addiction & Homeless Resources Task Force
David Parker
Committee Member
(304) 614-1669 (mobile)
dparker@cityofelkinswv.com
Parks Commission
Christopher C. Lowther
City Council Member
304.614.7970 (mobile)
clowther@cityofelkinswv.com
Planning Commission
Andrew Carroll
City Council Member
304-433-4686 (mobile)
acarroll@cityofelkinswv.com
