Wheeling, West Virginia
March 3, 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 February 17, 2015 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.
								
MAYOR’S REPORT
		Mayor McKenzie welcomed Carmen Pratti-Miller, representing American Electric Power, who presented the City with a bronze plaque that they had obtained, commemorating the first generating plant to produce electricity in Wheeling in 1882.

		Mayor McKenzie thanked everyone for participating in the State of the City Event and also thanked Wheeling Island Gaming Center for providing the venue on such short notice.
	
CLERK’S REPORT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO OPERATE A PRIVATE CLUB - TEAM WELSH, LLC DBA VAGABOND KITCHEN - 1200 MARKET STREET

		City Clerk Janice Jones presented Council with a Notice of Application to Operate a Private Club for Team Welsh, LLC, dba Vagabond Kitchen, 1200 Market Street.  The applicants are Matthew Welsch and Ryan Butler.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

DOAN FORD - THREE (3) 2015 SUV POLICE UTILITY VEHICLES

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING  THE CITY  MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENT TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,303.00 WITH DOAN FORD, OF BELMONT,OH, FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2015 SUV POLICE UTILITY  VEHICLES, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO BE FINANCED WITH UNITED BANK, WHEELING, WV, TO BE CHARGED TO  - POLICE VEHICLES  - 2014-15  - #001.4976.40.9097.

		The ordinance was read a second time by title.   Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the ordinance be adopted.

		The vote on the motion resulted as follows:

AYES: McKenzie, Delbrugge, Imer, Henry, Miller, Atkinson, Fahey			   - 7

NOES:  											   - 0

		A majority of all those elected to Council having voted in favor, the Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted.

GLEN DALE MOTORS - ONE (1) 2015 AWD POLICE PACKAGE SEDAN

		The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING  THE CITY  MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENT TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,582.00 WITH GLEN DALE MOTORS, OF GLEN DALE, WV, FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2015 ALL WHEEL DRIVE POLICE PACKAGE SEDAN, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO BE FINANCED WITH UNITED BANK, WHEELING, WV, TO BE CHARGED TO  - POLICE VEHICLES  - 2014-15  - #001.4976.40.9097.

		The ordinance was read a second time by title.   Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the ordinance be adopted.

		The vote on the motion resulted as follows:

AYES: McKenzie, Delbrugge, Imer, Henry, Miller, Atkinson, Fahey			   - 7

NOES:  											   - 0

		A majority of all those elected to Council having voted in favor, the Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes, 12/18/14; Human Rights Commission Minutes, 11/18/14; Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement, 12/31/14; Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement, 12/31/14; Fire Civil Service Commission Annual Report, FY 2014; Police Civil Service Commission Annual Report, FY 2014; Municipal Civil Service Commission Annual Report, FY 2014; CDBG Program Status Report, 1/31/15; HOME Program Status Report, 1/31/15; Planning Commission Minutes, 1/12/15; Planning Commission Report, 2/11/15; and Financial Statement, 1/31/15; which were held over, be approved as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

		Mr. Atkinson expressed his gratitude to the Public Works Departments for their efforts over the long winter season.

		Relevant to the Vagabond Kitchen’s ABCA Application, Mr. Fahey thanked them for their investment into downtown Wheeling and wished them much success.  Mr. Fahey also commented on the great job that the Public Works Department has done during the winter season; however, he expressed concern about the number of potholes that need to be addressed throughout the city, especially Kruger St.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the Finance Committee Meetings of 2/17/15 and 2/24/15 and accept them as received.  For the record, they are as follows:

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - FEBRUARY 17, 2015
	
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Tuesday, February 17, 2015  at 5:00 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:
	
General Fund Budget Revision #4

City Manager Herron explained that this Budget Revision is necessary for the purchase of Police Vehicles and the Mayor’s Travel Expense Line Item.  Mr. Herron noted that the funds that were in the Police Vehicle were inadvertently removed which necessitated this budget revision.  To offset these purchases, an increase in Misc. Revenues and a decrease in Capital Expenses - Streets and Highways and Bonus/Attendance  will be made.  To offset the Mayor’s travel expense line item, a decrease in Bonus/Attendance will be made.  Following a short discussion, Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to forward General Fund Budget Revision #4 to Council.  Motion carried.

Financial Statement - January 31, 2015

City Manager Robert Herron commented that currently our revenues are at 65%, $228,000 ahead of the same period as last year.  From an expenditure standpoint, we are at about 58% of budget. The General Fund Balance is $2,982,000, compared to last year’s figures of $1,932,000 for the same time period.   Mr. Fahey asked what our financial position would be next year and Mr. Herron responded that we will have a balanced budget; however, the following year is when we will see four quarters of additional sales tax revenue and $600,000 less in expenditures in the pension funds.  Following some questions and answers, Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to approve the Financial Statement for January 31, 2015.  Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 5.20 p.m.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.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 Ken Imer, Gloria Delbrugge and Robert Henry; City Manager Robert Herron, Acting Finance Director Jill Willey, City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth, City Clerk Janice Jones and the media. 

The following matters were discussed:
         
Distribution of Fiscal Year 2015-16 Budget

City Manager Robert Herron distributed the FY 2015-16 Budget to Council He explained that this year’s proposed revenues are $32,198,665.00 plus the normally budgeted carryover of $200,000 for a total of $32,398,665.00.  As this is a proposed balanced budget as submitted, expenditures are estimated at $32,398,665.00 The current Fiscal Year budget is $31,038,000.00.  The following budget discussion points were explained and elaborated on (attached):

Sales Tax Calculations
Fire Pensions           
Taxes and Fees
Health Insurance
Sales Tax RCIP’s
Pay Increases
Project Fiscal Year 2016-17
Budget Stabilization Fund
Stormwater Management

A question and answer period ensued; however, more detailed discussion will take place at a budget work session which is scheduled for March 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and, if necessary, March 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.  Mr. Herron is anticipating that the General Fund and Coal Severance Budgets will be adopted at the March 17, 2015 City Council meeting.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson,  to adjourn.  Time: 10:45 a.m.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		City Manager Robert Herron explained that the ordinance for the WesBanco Arena seating that is under Original Propositions, includes two minor upgrades - padded seating and handrails.  

		Mr. Herron distributed the proposed CDBG budget for FY2015.  A public hearing on this proposed budget is scheduled for April 21, 2015.  In response to a question from Mr. Fahey about inviting the public service agencies that are recommended to receive funds to address Council with information about their agencies, Mr. Herron said that they will be invited after the budget is approved,
		
		In response to another question from Mr. Miller about the life-cycle of police vehicles, Mr. Herron said that, typically, they are used as front line vehicles for two years and back up vehicles the third year.

REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Wheeling Housing Authority Mainutes, 12/10/14; Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Report, 1/31/15 and Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Report, 1/31/15; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

ZONE CHANGE - 1.672 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON NORTHERLY SIDE OF 32ND ST. BETWEEN WOOD ST. & LANE G - FROM I-2 TO C-2

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF A 1.672 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATE ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF 32ND STREET, BETWEEN WOOD STREET AND LANE G FROM I-2 GENERAL INDUSTRY TO C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL.

CENTRAL PAINTING & SANDBLASTING - BOGGS HILL TANK PAINTING

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $328,400.00 WITH CENTRAL PAINTING & SANDBLASTING, OF NAVARRE, OH FOR BOGGS HILL TANK PAINTING, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER - #400.4013.05.0636.01.

OVER & UNDER CONSTRUCTION - 23RD ST. SIDEWALKS & VIRGINIA ST. SIDEWALKS (CDBG)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,617.00 WITH OVER & UNDER CONSTRUCTION, OF MARTINS FERRY, OH, FOR 23RD STREET SIDEWALKS AND VIRGINIA STREET SIDEWALKS, TO BE CHARGED TO CDBG 2014 EY CURBS & SIDEWALKS - #1507-014-220.

CATTRELL COMPANIES, INC. - WESBANCO ARENA SEATING & HANDRAILS

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,387,000 WITH CATTRELL COMPANIES, INC., OF TORONTO, OH, FOR NEW SEATS AND HANDRAILS AT WESBANCO ARENA, TO BE CHARGED TO WESBANCO ARENA BOND AND WESBANCO ARENA RCIP.

RESOLUTION - APPROVING INVOICES - COMBINED WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS - SERIES 2013 (WATER)

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING INVOICES RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER SERVICES FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF.
		Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION - GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVISION NO. 4

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING DIRECTING THAT THE BUDGET BE REVISED AS PER BUDGET REVISION NO. 4.

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

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

		Charles Ballouz, 1143 Main Street, addressed Council about Greyhound bus parking and riders having no place to wait.

		Bill O’Leary, 158 Paxton Avenue, addressed Council about an update of the Kruger Street Project.  Mayor McKenzie suggested that Mr. O’Leary come up after the meeting to talk to the City Manager and Council members.  Mr. O’Leary also announced that the Celtic Festival will be taking place on Saturday, March 8, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

		There being no further business, Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 12:23 p.m.

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