Wheeling, West Virginia
February 17, 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 Ken 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 3, 2015 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.
							
		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to suspend the regular order of business to conduct three public hearings.  Motion carried.

“PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF REPLACEMENT PAGES - CODIFIED ORDINANCES”
					
		City Manager Robert Herron explained that this is a routine yearly update of the Codified Ordinances.  As there was no one who signed up to speak, Mayor McKenzie closed this public hearing.

“PUBLIC HEARING - CENTRE MARKET LEASE - ROOM4CHANGE”
		
		Mr. Herron explained that this, too, is a routine requirement when leasing City property.  No one signed up to speak, therefore, Mayor McKenzie closed this public hearing.  

“PUBLIC HEARING - CENTRE MARKET LEASE - OSAKA EXPRESS”

		No one signed up to speak at this public hearing, therefore, Mayor McKenzie closed this public hearing.

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

MAYOR’S REPORT

		Mayor Andy McKenzie presented a proclamation to Lisa Werner, proclaiming February 23 - February 28, 2015 as WV Saves Week.   

		Mayor McKenzie introduced Martin Maness, whom he would like to appoint to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Rita Gupta, whom he would like to appoint to the Human Rights Commission.  Mayor McKenzie requested Council’s concurrence in the appointments of Rita Gupta to the Human Rights Commission and  Martin Maness to the Board of Zoning Appeals.  Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, Council’s concurrence.  Motion carried.  He also asked for Council’s concurrence in the reappointments of Steve Novotney and Reverend Ralph Dunkin to the Human Rights Commission.  Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, Council’s concurrence.  Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

METRON FARNIER, LLC - WATER METERS, ACCESSORIES & INSTALLATION (WATER)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,221.15 WITH METRON-FARNIER, LLC, OF BOULDER,CO, FOR WATER METERS, ACCESSORIES AND INSTALLATION, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION - UFW ESCROW FUND - #400.1334.04.00.
		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.

PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. - CARDIAC MONITOR LIFEPAK 15 (FIRE)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,490.50 WITH PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC., OF REDMOND, WA, FOR ONE (1) CARDIAC MONITOR LIFEPAC 15 AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, 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.

DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES 2015 - (FINANCE)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY (BB & T), UNITED NATIONAL BANK, PROGRESSIVE BANK, N.A., WHEELING, WESBANCO BANK WHEELING, J. P. MORGAN CHASE AND COMPANY, AND MAIN STREET BANK WHEELING, AS BANKS WITHIN THE CITY WHICH SHALL BE CITY DEPOSITORIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015, AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND EACH SUCH DEPOSITORY WHICH SHALL FIX ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEPOSIT OF PUBLIC MONEY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 185 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WHEELING.

		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.

LANE ABANDONMENT - ALTENHEIM & IVY AVENUES, ADJACENT TO LOT 18

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING VACATING AND ABANDONING THE SECTIONS OF ALTENHEIM AND IVY AVENUES ADJACENT TO LOT 18 AS IT APPEARS ON THE AMENDED PLAT OF BELLEVUE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ABANDONMENT.

ADOPTING 2015 REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2015 REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WHEELING.

		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 Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Minutes, 11/25/14; Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Income Statement, 11/30/14 & 12/31/14; and Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health Minutes, 11/25/14; which were held over, be approved as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	
		Mr. Miller remarked on the Show of Hands Event that he and Councilor Atkinson attended last week.  He encouraged everyone to attend when it is held again.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		City Manager Robert Herron introduced to Council Missy Ashmore, whom he would like to appoint to the Planning Commission.  Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, Council’s concurrence in the appointment.  Motion carried.   Mr. Herron also reminded Council and the public that next Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2015, he will be presenting the proposed 2015-16 budget at a Finance Committee meeting that is scheduled for 10:30 in Council Chambers, followed by the State of the City Address, which will be held at 12:00 noon at the Capital Theatre Ballroom.   

		Mr. Herron also announced that the City has received its 2015-16 CDBG allocation in the amount of $1,103,364.00 and the HOME funds in the amount of $245,326.00, both of which had a slight decrease from last year.  He said this is because there were eleven more cities that were eligible for funds.
		
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		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; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

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.

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.

RESOLUTION - LEASE AGREEMENT - ROOM4CHANGE - CENTRE MARKET

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH JILL REGAN & LAURA ONDECK, DBA ROOM4CHANGE, FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRE MARKET PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2200 BLOCK OF MARKET STREET.
			
		Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION - LEASE AGREEMENT - OSAKA EXPRESS - CENTRE MARKET

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH AN ORIENTAL CUISINE SERVICE, DBA OSAKA EXPRESS, FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRE MARKET PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 2200 BLOCK OF MARKET STREET.

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

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 - APPLICATION FOR F7 2015 PREVENTION RESOURCE OFFICERS GRANT (JAG)

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WHEELING TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE WV DIVISION OF JUSTICE  AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE FY 2015 PREVENTION RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM GRANT (JAG) - FY2015.

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

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

		Mr. Doug Huff, a resident of Corliss Terrace, appeared before Council to voice his opposition about the Hampton Inn parking a trailer on Corliss Terrace for over 45 days.  He believes it could impede emergency vehicles from getting through.

		There being no further business, Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  time: 5:50 p.m.

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