Wheeling, West Virginia
May 19, 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 May 5, 2015 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT
		Mayor McKenzie announced that the West Virginia Municipal League will be having their Annual Summer Conference at Oglebay on August 3 through 6, 2015.  He asked that any council member who wished to attend, please notify City Clerk Janice Jones.

		Mayor McKenzie commented that Council had received a very nice note from the owner of Vagabond Kitchen, praising the City for their assistance in helping him when he opened his restaurant.  He also announced that another new restaurant, Pasquale’s, recently opened in the downtown area.  

		The mayor recognized two boy scouts who were in attendance at tonight’s meeting.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

ROBERT C. BYRD INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - SHORTFALL

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $141,357.31 WITH THE ROBERT C. BYRD INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER FOR THE INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER SHORTFALL, TO BE CHARGED TO #001.4414.50.5134.

		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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4520 - NO. PKG. ZONE - WEST SD. OF MARKET ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4520.

		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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4521 - TWO WAY STOP INTERSECTION - 18TH & MARKET STS.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4521.

		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 Human Rights Commission Minutes, 3/17/15; Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Minutes, 3/31/15; Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Income Statement, 3/31/15; and Traffic Commission Minutes, 4/9/15; which were held over, be approved as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	
		Mr. Atkinson commented on what a nice event the Police Memorial Service was.  It was held at the Heritage Port last Friday.  Mr. Atkinson also announced that the Hall of Dinner will be held on May 30, 2015 at WesBanco Arena and urged Council to attend.  

		Mr. Fahey announced that the Elm Grove Crime Watch meeting will be held at the Elm Grove Civics tomorrow evening at 7:00 p.m.  He said that they meet on the Third Wednesday of every month from March through November.  He invited members of Council to attend.  Mr. Fahey also announced that the Ogden Classic one-half Marathon will be held Memorial Day week-end.

		Mr. Miller announced that the 4th Ward Community meeting is held at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodsdale Elementary Cafeteria on the third Tuesday of every month, except during winter months.

		Mr. Imer announced that the Wheeling Island Community Association meetings are held on the 4th Tuesdays of the month at the Wheeling Island Marina at 6:30 for the Crime Watch and 7:00 for the regular meeting.

		Mr. Henry announced that the East Wheeling Crime Watch meeting is held on the first Monday of the month and the South Wheeling Crime Watch meeting is held on the 4th Tuesday  of the month, both at 7:00 p.m.

		Mrs. Delbrugge announced that the Warwood Neighborhood Watch is on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 at the Warwood Christian Church, March through November.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		City Manager Robert Herron respectfully requested two readings on Item 9/1 in regard to Frontier Communications’ relocation of cable on the Schenk Bridge.

		In regard to the recently approved paving contract with Lash Paving, Mr. Miller asked what the time frame would be for those projects.  Mr. Herron said he believes it will be in about thirty days or so and will let Council know the exact date as soon as he receives it.
	
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes, 3/5/15; Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health Minutes, 3/10/15 & 4/28/15; Planning Commission Minutes, 4/14/15; Wheeling Municipal Parking Financial Report, 3/31/15; Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Report, 3/31/15; CDBG Program Status Report, 4/30/15; HOME Program Status Report, 4/30/15; Financial Statement, 4/30//15; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS - RELOCATION OF CABLE ALONG SCHENK BRIDGE

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,096.95 WITH FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, OF CHARLESTON, WV, TO RELOCATE CABLE ALONG SCHENK BRIDGE AND OTHER REPAIR WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELOCATION, TO BE CHARGED TO CDBG 2012 EY SCHENK BRIDGE REPAIRS -  #1507-012-310.

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

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO  EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,096.95 WITH FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, OF CHARLESTON, WV, TO RELOCATE CABLE ALONG SCHENK BRIDGE AND OTHER REPAIR WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELOCATION, TO BE CHARGED TO CDBG 2012 EY SCHENK BRIDGE REPAIRS -  #1507-012-310.

		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.

TASER INTERNATIONAL - TASERS & CARTRIDGES (POLICE)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,041.84 WITH TASER INTERNATIONAL, OF SCOTTSDALE, AZ, FOR TASERS AND CARTRIDGES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO BE CHARGED TO RCIP.

COLAIANNI CONSTRUCTION - WESBANCO ARENA RENOVATIONS - PHASE III

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,199,400.00 WITH COLAIANNI CONSTRUCTION, OF DILLONVALE, OH, FOR WESBANCO ARENA RENOVATIONS - PHASE III, TO BE CHARGED TO ARENA BOND, ARENA RCIP AND CDBG.

RESOLUTION - APPROVING INVOICES - COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS

		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.

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: 5:50 p.m.

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