Wheeling, West Virginia
March 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 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 March 3, 2015 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT

		Mayor McKenzie asked for Council’s concurrence in the reappointment of Dr. John Holloway to the Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health.  Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr.Henry, Council’s concurrence.  Motion carried.

		Mayor McKenzie presented a proclamation to Kathy Shappell, from Augusta Levy Learning Center, proclaiming April as Autism Awareness Month and April 2, 2015 as August Levy Learning Center Day.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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.

		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. Atkinson asked that a representative of WODA, the developer, be able to address Council with a short description of the project.  Council had no objection.  Mr. Glen Schultz, briefly described the project.  In response to a question from Mr. Miller about the time frame, Mr. Schultz said that it would take about one year.

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.
		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.

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.

		The ordinance was read a second time by title.   Mr. Imer 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.

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.

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

Development Committee Report - 3/12/15

		Mrs. Delbrugge moved, seconded by Mr. Fahey, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and accept them as received.  Motion carried.  For the record, they are as follows:

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - MARCH 12, 2015
	
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.  in City Council Chambers.  Committee members present: Mayor Andy McKenzie, Vice Chair Gloria Delbrugge, Member Gene Fahey.  Others present: City Manager Robert Herron, ECD Director Nancy Prager, Assistant ECD Director Tom Connelly and City Clerk Janice Jones.

The following matters were discussed:

Request for Development/Redevelopment Site for Property Located at 1 Community Street - Tri-State Catering/Rio Concho Catering

City Manager Robert Herron said that he had received a request from Tanner Todd, Project Development Manager for Tri-State Catering/Rio Concho Catering,  to have the property located at 1 Community Street be made a Development/Redevelopment Site.  Mr. Todd was present and explained that his company would like to open a restaurant at this location.  He distributed information about the menu, discussed hours of operation, and the possibility of having video lottery machines.  Assistant ECD Director Tom Connelly reviewed the 1000 ft. rule with the committee.  As the former Camelot Restaurant operated at this location for several years, the Committee had no problem with granting the request.   Following some discussion, Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, to approve the request and  forward it to Council.  Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Mr. Fahey  moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, to adjourn.  Time: 10:10 a.m.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		City Manager Robert Herron respectfully requested that Item 9/2 under Original Propositions, regarding Savage Construction and the 38th Street Waterline Project, be read two times this evening and this project needs to be completed as soon as possible, as we have had several claims due to this.  

		City Manager Robert Herron also requested an executive session at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss a personnel matter.

		Mayor McKenzie asked that City Manager Robert Herron explain the significance  that the Public Service Commission bill will have on municipalities at the next meeting.
 
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes, 1/18/15; Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health Minutes, 1/13/15; 01/20/15; & 2/11/15; Wheeling Housing Authority Minutes, 1/14/15; Human Rights Commission Minutes, 01/20/15; Planning Commission Minutes, 2/9/15; Planning Commission Report, 3/10/15; CDBG Program Status Report, 2/28/15; HOME Program Status Report, 2/28/15; Financial Statement, 2/28/15; be held over until the next meeting.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

CONTRACTOR’S CONNECTION - TAKEUCHI MINI-EXCAVATOR W/ HYDRAULIC BREAKER (WATER)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,599.00 WITH CONTRACTOR’S CONNECTION, OF WASHINGTON, PA., FOR TAKEUCHI MINI-EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC BREAKER, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION -  #400.1341.05.00.

SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION CO. - 38TH ST. - WOOD TO WETZEL ST. - WATERLINE PROJECT  

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,459.50 WITH SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION CO., OF WHEELING, WV, FOR 38TH ST. - WOOD ST. TO WETZEL ST. WATERLINE PROJECT, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION - #400.1331.04.00.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that this ordinance be read for a second time this evening.  Motion carried.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,459.50 WITH SAVAGE CONSTRUCTION CO., OF WHEELING, WV, FOR 38TH ST. - WOOD ST. TO WETZEL ST. WATERLINE PROJECT, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION - #400.1331.04.00.

		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.

WV-OHIO MOTOR SALES - 2016 MACK CHASSIS W/ PACKER BODY (SANIT.)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,489.00 WITH WV-OHIO MOTOR SALES, OF WHEELING, WV, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2016 MACK CHASSIS WITH PACKER BODY, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO  BE CHARGED TO #001.4800.40.4170 ($95,000.00) AND LANDFILL CLOSURE #2335830473 ($105,489.00).

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 - REDEVELOPMENT/DEVELOPMENT SITE - 1 COMMUNITY STREET

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING IDENTIFYING 1 COMMUNITY STREET AS A DEVELOPMENT OR A REDEVELOPMENT SITE.

		Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.
			
RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET - FY 2015-2016

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING THE FY 2015-2016 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
				
		Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF COAL SEVERANCE BUDGET - FY 2015-2016

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING THE FY 2015-2016 COAL SEVERANCE FUND BUDGET.

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

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

		No one signed up to speak.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to suspend the regular order of business  to conduct an executive session to discuss personnel matters.  Motion carried.  Time: 5:46 p.m.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to conclude the executive session and resume the regular order of business. Motion carried.  Time: 5:57 p.m.  

		There being no further business, Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 5:58 p.m.

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