James Corbitt began his employment with the City of Summersville in 1988 as the city equipment operator.  In 1993, he moved to the Collection and Distribution Department at the Sewage Plant.  He then became the City Superintendent in 2013.  James is very proficient at his job and enjoys the different challenges every day.  He leads the various city maintenance departments and sets the example to take pride in your job, work hard and  provide the best customer service daily.

The Finance Director functions as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of Summersville.  She provides for the control, management, and efficient administration of the financial accounting functions of the City in the areas of budgeting, accounting, fund management, asset management, human resources, and purchasing. 

The City of Summersville Street Department is a dedicated team working hard every day in all elements of the weather to provide the highest level of service to the community.

The Street Department does so many jobs and they all can’t be listed. Below is some of the work they do to help maintain the city.

The City of Summersville Fire Department is staffed by local volunteers who are committed to preserving life, protecting property and the environment. They are trained in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. They continually maintain their high level of skills. They are dedicated to keeping the community safe by minimizing loss from fires and other disasters.

The City of Summersville Water Plant opened in 2004. It is a regional plant and operates at 45% with plenty of room for additional capacity. The water source is Summersville Lake and the Gauley River. It is the best water in Nicholas County! The clarity is excellent. In the past, the Summersville Water Plant won the best water tasting contests in the 80’s. The staff takes great pride in providing the highest quality of water to the customers.

Water Plant Employees
Michael Hilleary: Class 3 Assistant Chief Operator
Jack Tinney II: Class 2 Plant Operator
Ted Rider: Class 2 Plant Operator
Hunter Groves: OIT Meter Reader
Robert Neil: Meter Reader

Related Links:
2020 WATER QUALITY REPORT
2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT
2022 WATER QUALITY REPORT
RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF WATER UTILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUMMERSVILLE FORESTRY COUNCIL:
Study, investigate, council, and develop and/or update annually, and implement a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and other public areas. The annual plan of work is submitted to the Summersville City Council and upon their acceptance and approval, constitutes the comprehensive tree plan for the City of Summersville.

DUTIES OF THE SUMMERSVILLE FORESTRY COUNCIL:
The Summersville Forestry Council shall assist in the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Tree Ordinance, and for recommending new and modified rules and regulations governing the planting, maintenance, removal, fertilization, spraying, pruning, bracing of public trees, emergency procedures, stump removal, and the use of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides and sale/disposal of wood products on the streets or other public sites, and shall oversee the planting, maintenance and removal of trees growing or planted in public areas of the City of Summersville.

Summersville is a Tree City, USA

Summersville Community Television is a local TV Channel (#12) that covers select events and creates programming for Nicholas County and the town of Summersville, WV. We here at SCTV encourage all citizens to communicate with us about any suggestions for programming and our goal is to be approachable and inclusive.