Wheeling, West Virginia
January 20, 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 January 6, 2015 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.
							
MAYOR’S REPORT
						
		Mayor McKenzie reminded those present that the next meeting which is scheduled for February 3, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. will be changed to 5:30 p.m. as all of Council will be driving back from Charleston on the morning of February 3.  He commented that he recently returned from Charleston following a meeting with the West Virginia Municipal League where they discussed issues such as Home Rule, PSC matters, tax issues, etc. that affect all cities in West Virginia.

CLERK’S REPORT

Zone Change Request - 104 & 106 Edgington Lane - R-1C to C-2 

		City Clerk Janice Jones presented Council with a Zone Change Request for property located at 104 & 106 Edgington Lane.  The present zone is R-1C and the proposed zone is C-2.  The proposed use is for multi-family dwelling.  The applicants are Marjorie Molten and Tom Gompers.
Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to forward this to the Planning Commission.  Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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.

		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.

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.
		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.

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.

		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, 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; which were held over, be approved as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
						
		Mr. Fahey commented on this past week-end’s programming on C-Span featuring the City of Wheeling and the very positive light that it portrayed of our City.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES
None 

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER
						
		City Manager Robert Herron commented on the progress at WesBanco Arena.  He said that the videoboards should be completed by this week-end and encouraged everyone to stop by and take a look.  He also updated Council on work at the Water Treatment Plant.  He said that it was about 79% completed and actually about two months ahead of schedule.

REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Planning Commission Minutes, 10/20/14; Planning Commission Report, 1/13/15; Traffic Commission Minutes,. 1/08/15; CDBG Program Status Report, 12/31/14; HOME Program Status Report, 12/31/14; Financial Statement, 12/31/14; and Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes, 12/4/14; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS
ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4511 - HANDICAPPED PKG. - 3837 WETZEL ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4511.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4512 - LOADING ZONE - 121 S. YORK ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4512.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4513 - NO PARKING FIRE LANE ZONE - LANE I AND PIERCE ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4513.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4514 - 5 HR. ANGLED PARKING - S. SD. OF 11TH ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4514.

RESOLUTION - APPROVING INVOICES - COMBINED WATERWORKS & SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2013 - WATER TREATMENT PLANT

		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.
			
		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to return to the Mayor’s Report.  Motion carried.  Mayor McKenzie noted that while he was in Charleston, he attended the State of the State address by Governor Tomblin and that during his address he mentioned Mrs. Gail Adams, the recipient of WV Teacher of the Year and also our Marketing Director, Allison Skibo’s mother.  

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to return to the regular order of business.  Motion carried.

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD
						
No one signed up to speak.

		There being no further business, Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 5:45 p.m.

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