MARIANNE TAYLOR
400 NORTH BROAD STREET
PO BOX 525
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
Phone: 304-872-1211 EXT. 122
Cell: 304-669-2973 
marianne@summersvillewv.org 

As the executive assistant to the mayor, Marianne Taylor is responsible for the mayor’s administrative and executive functions, including public relations. She also manages the day-to-day operations of the mayor’s office and acts as a liaison between the mayor and the public and community organizations.  

To reach the mayor’s office, please feel free to contact Marianne at 304-872-1211 ext. 122. 

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.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT MANAGER  
COOKIE COMER
Phone: 304-872-1211 EXT 104
cookiecomer@summersvillewv.org 

ACCOUNTING CLERK
CAROL JOHNSON
Phone: 304-872-1211 EXT .102
cjohnson@summersvillewv.org 

The Finance Director functions as the Chief Financial Officer for the City of SummersvilleShe 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

100 ARBUCKLE RD.
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651

SUPERINTENDENT STREET DEPARTMENT, TIM HYPES
Cell: 304-619-0644
timhypes@summersvillewv.org

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.

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Maintains 155 city streets.

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Patch and pave all City streets and maintain berm work.

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Seasonal mowing

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Snow removal from City streets.

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Maintain all ditches and culverts.

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Sweep debris from city streets and sidewalks.

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Christmas Tree pickup

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Seasonal decorating.

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Maintain street signs.

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Storm cleanup—brush and tree removal

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Fall leaf pickup.

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Provide manpower for City sponsored events.

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Annual spring clean up.

400 BROAD STREET
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651

POLICE CHIEF JOHN NOWAK
Phone: 304-872-1211 Ext 116
chief@summersvillewv.org 

SECRETARY, POLICE DEPARTMENT
Marsha Querrey
Phone: 304-872-1211

MUNICIPAL JUDGE
GEORGE JARRELL

MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK
Marsha Querrey

The Summersville Police Department is dedicated to the prevention of crime by enforcing laws with integrity. The highly trained officers are committed to preserving peace and building a safe community. Their work enhances the quality of life in the city, making it a safer and better place for the residents to live and visitors to enjoy.

MESSAGE FROM POLICE CHIEF JOHN NOWAK

On behalf of the City of Summersville Police Department, welcome to our city. We are committed to protecting and serving our community and visitors. We continue to enhance community partnerships and preserve the safety of all residents and visitors. This is one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the state and I am proud to lead the men and women that make this CITY OF SUMMERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

806 ARBUCKLE RD.
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651

FIRE CHIEF EVAN ALDRIDGE
Phone: 304-872-1350

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.

221 CANVAS NETTIE RD
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651

SEWER PLANT CHIEF OPERATOR JOHN BRADFORD
Phone: 304-872-4972
Cell: 304-619-0633

COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT HEAD JEREMY NICHOLAS
Phone: 304-872-5828
Cell: 304-619-0639
jeremynicholas@summersvillewv.org

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 304-872-7814

The City of Summersville Sewage Treatment Plant opened in 2009. The plant is a green plant and chemical free plant. It is also environmentally friendly and uses UV lights. Everything is biodegradable.

The Collection & Distribution Department is responsible for all waterworks not enclosed within the water or sewer plants. In case of leaks, low pressure, discoloration, clogs, broken lines, or sewage smell, contact the department at 304-872-5828 to request attention. In case of emergency, contact the department by calling Nicholas County Central Communications at 304-872-7814.

Related Links:
Rules for the Government of Water Utilities
Rules for the Government of Sewer Utilities

507 GAULEY RIVER RD.
SUMMERSVILLE, WV 26651
304-872-3347

WATER PLANT DEPARTMENT CHIEF OPERATOR
ROBBIE BROWN, CLASS III
304-619-0620
waterworks@frontier.com

Water office billing department
Angie Short 304-872-1211 ext. 120
angieshort@summersvillewv.org

Amy Grose 304-872-1211 ext. 121
amygrose@summersvillewv.org

To pay your water bill, please visit the Water Office at 400 North Broad Street, Summersville or click here.

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 Comer: Meter Reader

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

In 1992 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a license to the city of Summersville, West Virginia to harness the dam’s energy. The project was developed by the Gauley River Power Partners. In February 1999, the Gauley River Power Partners broke ground for the $53-million Summersville Hydroelectric Project on the wild and scenic Gauley River about 45 miles east of Charleston, West Virginia.
A two-unit powerhouse was constructed on the right bank of the dam and connected to the existing outlet structure by a 17 ft diameter steel penstock. A 10 mile long, 69,000 volt electrical line ties the powerhouse to the utility transmission grid. Two vertical Francis turbines rated at 60,000 hp at a net head of 260 ft discharge water at a rate of 2,200 cu ft/s. The direct-drive synchronous generators are rated at 44,000 MW. IMPSA International from Mendoza, Argentina, supplied the hydroelectric turbines, generators, electrical controls, and switchgear. Black and Veatch Construction from Kansas City, Missouri, was the EPC Contractor responsible for the design and construction of the project’s civil works and installation of the hydroelectric turbines, generators, and other mechanical equipment.

Kleinschmidt provided services as Owner’s Engineer, responsible for the preparation of performance specifications for the turbine-generator equipment procurement and construction of the Project, and for the evaluation of bids from the turbine-generator vendors and design-build contractors. Kleinschmidt drafted the Operating Plan and Operating Agreement between the Licensee and COE, reviewed EPC Contractor developed construction drawings, monitored construction activities, designed DO mitigation measures, and advised the Owner in development of project recreation facilities for operation and use by the National Park Service in the Gauley River National Recreational Area. Kleinschmidt also conducted surveys to monitor construction interference with recreational users during the two year construction period, and detail recreational usage surveys during the first four years of commercial operation.

Related Links:
“SUMMERSVILLE HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT” – BY GWEN HAGAMAN
APPENDICES
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION HERE

Brian Bostic, Member
Craig Chapman, Member
Kenny Baker, Member
B.J. Smith, Councilman
Chris Neal, Chairman

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

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