Wheeling, West Virginia
April 15, 2014

		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 Third 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 April 1, 2014 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to suspend the regular order of business to conduct five public hearings.  Motion carried.

“PUBLIC HEARING - MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LEVY ESTIMATE - FY 2014-2015"

		City Manager Robert Herron explained that the state requires this levy estimate.  The rates are then included in the City’s budget.

            “PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF 2014 REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE CODIFIED                                                                     ORDINANCES”

		Mr. Herron explained that these replacement pages are a yearly update of ordinances that were passed during the year and are consolidated into the Codified Ordinances.  There was no one who signed up to speak at this public hearing.    

“PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION OF 126 - 141 GLEN HOLLIN DRIVE”
			
		Mr. Herron commented that the City received a petition from 9 out of 16 property owners who live on Glen Hollin Drive who requested to be annexed into the City limits.  There was no one who signed up to speak at this public hearing.

“PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING ART. 935 - CODIFIED ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY
AMBULANCE SERVICE”

		Mr. Herron explained that the City of Wheeling’s Emergency Ambulance Service Fees have been among the lowest in the area and needed to be increased to keep up with expenses.  There was no one present to speak at this public hearing.

“PUBLIC HEARING - FY 2014 ACTION PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT                     (CDBG) 	    PROGRAM AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM” 

	City Manager Herron explained that the purpose of this hearing is to receive comment on the City’s proposed allocation of Fiscal Year 2014 Funds for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program.  The City’s allocation this year is $1,134,416.00 in CDBG funds and $265,213 in HOME funds.  Mr. Herron reviewed the proposed allocations to Public Service Agencies and Proposed 2014 Public Works Projects. Stephanie Hall, 201 N. Broadway Street, spoke on behalf of the Wheeling Island Community Association.  She listed several projects that they would like to see done this year, such as paving on the west side of N.  York St., rotomilling of Indiana Street and upgrades to the marina.  No one else signed up to speak.
 
		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, to close the public hearings and resume the regular order of business.  Motion carried.

MAYOR’S REPORT

		Mayor McKenzie introduced Senator Rocky Fitzsimmons who presented the City of Wheeling with two Governor’s Community Participation Grants.  One, for Electrical Improvements at the East Wheeling Recreational Center and the other for Floor Improvements at WesBanco Arena.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LEVY ESTIMATE - FY 2014-2015

		The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL LEVY ESTIMATE, PRESCRIBED BY THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE AUDITOR,  KNOWN  AS THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION   FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET FOR WHEELING MUNICIPALITY, OHIO COUNTY.

		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.

ADOPTION OF 2014 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 2014 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.

DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES - 2014

		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 2014, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4482 - HANDICAPPED PARKING - 2383 LUMBER AVE.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4482.

		The ordinance was read a second time by title.   Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, 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. 4483 - HANDICAPPED PARKING - 1334 VALLEY VIEW AVE.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4483.

		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. 4484 - HANDICAPPED PARKING - 10 GEORGIA ST.

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4484.

		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.

WORLDWIDE INDUSTRIES CORP. - MOZART WATER TANKS REPAINTING (WATER)

		The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,710.00 WITH WORLDWIDE INDUSTRIES CORP., OF BUTLER, PA, FOR MOZART WATER TANKS REPAINTING, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION - #400.1128.01.00.

		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.

METRON-FERNIER, LLC. - WATER METERS & INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT (WATER)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $124,279.00 WITH METRON-FERNIER, LLC, OF BOULDER, CO, FOR WATER METERS & INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT,  TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION - #400.1128.03.00.

		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.

DOAN FORD - 2015 FORD 1 TON EXTENDED CAB TRUCK (WPCD)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,000.00 WITH DOAN FORD, OF BELMONT, OH, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2015 FORD 1 TON EXTENDED CAB TRUCK WITH ALUMINUM UTILITY BODY, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO  BE CHARGED TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION -  #401.1391.07.00 .

		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.

ANNEXATION - 126 - 141 GLEN HOLLIN DRIVE

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF WHEELING TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXATION WITHOUT AN ELECTION OF ADDITIONAL TERRITORY OWNED BY THE MAJORITY OF FREEHOLDERS AND CORPORATE LANDOWNERS OF 126 THROUGH 141 GLEN  HOLLIN  DRIVE WHICH IS ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF WHEELING‘S MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY LINE.

		The ordinance was read a second time by title.   Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, 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.

AMENDING ARTICLE 935 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AMENDING ARTICLE 935 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WHEELING, ENTITLED “EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE” BY AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 935.03 - CHARGE FOR SERVICE; COLLECTION, SO THAT THE MUNICIPAL CHARGES ARE IN PARITY WITH SIMILAR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE COSTS IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA.

		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, 2/18/14; Wheeling Housing Authority Minutes, 2/12/14; Wheeling Traffic Commission Minutes, 3/13/14; Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes, 2/20/14; Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Minutes, 2/25/14; Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Income Statement, 1/31/14; and Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health Minutes, 1/14/14; which were held over, be approved as received.  Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

		Mr. Fahey congratulated the petitioners on their initiative to annex that portion of Glen Hollin Drive into the City of Wheeling

		Mr. Atkinson updated Council on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan.  He also commented on various dilapidated structures throughout the City that he believes need immediate action.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES

		Mrs. Delbrugge moved, seconded by Mr. Fahey, that the reading of the  Development Committee Minutes for 4/1/14 be dispensed with and the minutes accepted as received.  Motion carried.

For the record, they are as follows:

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - APRIL 1. 2014
	
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers.  Committee members present: Mayor Andy McKenzie, Vice Chair Gloria Delbrugge, Member Gene Fahey; Councilors Don Atkinson, Ken Imer and Robert Henry. Others present: City Manager Robert Herron, City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth, City Clerk Janice Jones.

The following matters were discussed:

Executive Session to Discuss Property Acquisition

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, to suspend the regular order of business to conduct an executive session to discuss property acquisition.  Motion carried.  Time 11:30 a.m.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, to conclude the executive session and resume the regular order of business.

Other Items for Discussion

There being no further business to come before the Committee, Mr. Fahey  moved, seconded by Mrs. Delbrugge, to adjourn.  Time: 12:00 p.m.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

		Relevant to the Annexation of Glen Hollin Drive, Mr. Herron further explained that the next step in the annexation process was to submit the ordinance to the Marshall County Commission for their review.

  		Mr. Herron commented, in regard to the Governor’s Community Participation Grants that Senator Fitzsimmons presented this evening, that this is the second $15,000 that the City has received for the new floor at the WesBanco Arena.

		Mr. Herron respectfully requested two readings of the ordinance that is under Original Propositions for the Hatches at Mozart Tanks as these need to be installed prior to the painting of the tanks.
								
		He also informed those present that Council will be now receiving their packets via email and will no longer have the paper packets as in the past as they will be getting tablets, financed by a Verizon Grant.

REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that the Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes, 1/02/14; CDBG Program Status Report, 3/31/14; HOME Program Status Report, 3/31/14; Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement, 2/28/14; Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement, 2/28/14; Human Rights Commission Minutes, 3/18/14; and Financial Statement, 3/31/14; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

OLMSTEAD, INC. - INSTALLATION OF HATCHES AT MOZART TANKS (WATER)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,400.00 WITH OLMSTEAD, INC., OF WEST ELIZABETH, PA, FOR INSTALLATION OF HATCHES AT MOZART WATER TANKS, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION -  #400.1128.01.00.

		Mr. Fahey moved, seconded by Mr. Henry, that this ordinance be read 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 AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,400.00 WITH OLMSTEAD, INC., OF WEST ELIZABETH, PA, FOR INSTALLATION OF HATCHES AT MOZART WATER TANKS, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION -  #400.1128.01.00.

		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.

BBR DRILLING CO. - MT. WOOD ROAD PILING WALL (STREETS & HIGHWAYS)

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY  MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,450.00 WITH BBR DRILLING CO., OF BELMONT, OH,  FOR MT. WOOD SLIP, TO BE CHARGED TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS - #001.4977.40.9081.

OPTION AGREEMENT - ACQUISITION OF 1125 MARKET STREET

		The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE ACQUISITION OF 1125 MARKET STREET.

RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE HOME CONSORTIUM - FY 2014-2015.

		The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE HOME CONSORTIUM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015.

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

RESOLUTION - APPROVING INVOICES - COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS - SERIES 2013

		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

		Larry Spielvogel, 56 Lane 20, addressed Council in regard to the deplorable condition of the sidewalks on Lane 20 and asked that replacing these sidewalks be considered.

		There being no further business, Mr. Henry moved, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 6:10 p.m.

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