Wheeling, West Virginia
January 6, 2015

		Council of the City of Wheeling met in Council Chambers, City-County Building on the above date with Mayor Andy McKenzie presiding.

		The invocation was offered by Second Ward Councilor Kenneth Imer.

		On roll call, the following were present:

McKenzie, Delbrugge, Imer, Henry, Miller, Atkinson and Fahey				   - 7

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the minutes of the December16, 2014  be approved as received.  Motion carried.
						
MAYOR’S REPORT

		Mayor Andy McKenzie commented that the Historic Landmarks Commission started a plaque program to identify and promote awareness and appreciation of buildings in our community that have historical and architectural value.  He recognized the owners of several of the buildings.  They are as follows: Built in 1891, the E. A. Pearson House at 1358 National Rd. Presented to the Bordas and Bordas Law Firm; Built in 1892, the A. & M. Beltz House at 1060 National Rd., presented to Roberta and Norman Pollock; Built in 1900, the E. G. Kramer House at 624 Main St. Presented to Elmer Murphy and Harry Sprowls; Building in 1902, the Virginia Apartments by the George E. House Improvement Company at 902 Main St. Presented to Rosemary Stead; and Built in 1906, the Charles Dowler House at 1900 Warwood Avenue, presented to James & Sandra Mauck.  

		C. J. Kaiser and Greg Smith spoke on behalf of the Historic Landmarks Commission.

		Mayor McKenzie also reminded Council and members of the public that the February 3, 2015 City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. instead of 12:00 noon.  This is due to the fact that Council will traveling back from Charleston where they will be attending Legislative Meetings with the West Virginia Municipal League.

CLERK’S REPORT

ZONE CHANGE REQUEST - THE WODA GROUP, INC. - NORTHERLY SIDE OF 32ND ST. & LANE G - I-2 TO C-2

		City Clerk Janice Jones presented Council with a Zone Change Request from The Woda Group, Inc.   The present zone is I-2 and the proposed zone is C-2.  The proposed use is for Multi-Family Residential/Townhouses.  Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to forward this Zone Change to the Planning Commission.  Motion carried.		

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Wheeling Housing Authority Minutes, 10/15/14; CDBG Program Status Report, 11/30/14; HOME Program Status Report, 11/30/14; and Financial Statement, 11/30/14; which were held  over, be accepted as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	
None
	
REPORT OF COMMITTEES

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to dispense with the reading of the Finance Committee minutes for 12/16/14 and accept them as received.  Motion carried.  For the record, they are as follows:

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - DECEMBER 16, 2014
	
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. in City Council Chambers.  Committee Members present: Chair Gene Fahey, Vice Chair David Miller and Member Don Atkinson.  Others present: Mayor Andy McKenzie, Councilors Gloria Delbrugge, Ken Imer and Robert Henry; City Manager Robert Herron, City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth; Assistant Finance Director Jill Willey, City Clerk Janice Jones and the media.

The following was discussed:

Financial Statement - November 30, 2014

City Manager Robert Herron commented that, from a revenue perspective, we are about $257,000.00 ahead, compared to last year’s figures and we are about 49% of budgeted revenue; expenditures are at about 42% of budget.  The General Fund Balance at the end of November was $2,612,000, compared to last year’s figures of $2,432,000.  He reported that the budget will be tight in the upcoming months; however, we are at our appropriate percentages at this time.   Mr. Herron also explained that a portion of FY 2014-2015 Fire Pension costs will be distributed in the FY 2015-2016 Budget.  This is permitted as the large initial cost increase can be spread over an 18 month period.  Following this discussion, Mr. Atkinson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the Financial Statement for November 30, 2014.  Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 5.23 p.m.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		City Manager Robert Herron commented that Items 9/1 and 9/2 with Edgco, Inc. For 2014 Demolition and 2014 Abatement represent the first year that we have been able to fund capital projects from RCIP in many years.  He also announced that the City successfully held a bond closing last week and sold the bonds to J. P. Morgan Chase Bank.  The interest rate ended up at 2.46% fixed, over a 15 year time period.  Work is progressing with the video boards project underway, the seats to be bid in the spring and the front inside work and facade to be bid this summer.  Mayor McKenzie commended Mr. Herron’s fiscal management and leadership over the past 13 years.

REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes, 10/16/14; CDBG Building Demolition Status Report, 12/24/14; Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement, 11/30/14; and Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

EDGCO, INC. - BUILDING DEMOLITION 2014 (RCIP)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,600.00 WITH EDGCO, INC., OF LANSING, OH, FOR 2014 BUILDING DEMOLITION, TO BE CHARGED TO RCIP.

EDGCO, INC. - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT 2014 (RCIP)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,645.00 WITH EDGCO, INC., OF LANSING, OH, FOR 2014 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT, TO BE CHARGED TO RCIP.

DOAN FORD - TWO (2) 0NE TON 4 WHEEL DRIVE DUMP TRUCKS W/ EQUIPMENT
		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $136,112.00 WITH DOAN FORD, OF BELMONT, OH, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 1 TON 4-WHEEL DRIVE DUMP TRUCKS WITH SNOW PLOWS AND SALT SPREADERS,  PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO  BE CHARGED TO RCIP - INFRASTRUCTURE.

RESOLUTION - SECTION 108 LOAN REPAYMENT

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,611.25 FROM CDBG 2013 EY - SECTION 108 LOAN REPAYMENT - #1513-013-140 ($15,407.50) AND CDBG 2014 EY - SECTION 108 LOAN REPAYMENT - #1513-014-140 ($11,203.75) FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HUD 108 PROGRAM.

		Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

		There being no further business, Mr. Atkinson moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 12:12 p.m.

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