Wheeling, West Virginia
February 6, 2018

Council of the City of Wheeling met in Council Chambers, City-County Building, on the above date, with Mayor Glenn Elliott presiding.

The invocation was offered by Second Ward Councilor Ken Imer.

On roll call, the following were present:
Elliott, Thalman, Imer, Wilson, Scatterday, Palmer, and Thorngate                        -7

Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, that the minutes of the January 16, 2018 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate to suspend regular order of business to conduct a Public Hearing. 

“Public hearing- Lease Agreement with American Petroleum Operating Partners LLC for the purpose of developing the oil, gas, and other minerals with an exclusion of surface rights.”

Mayor Elliott asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak at this public hearing.  As there was no one present to speak, Mayor Elliott closed this public hearing.  Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, to conclude the public hearing and resume the regular order of business.  Motion carried

MAYORS REPORT

	Mayor Elliott reminds public about the Special Meeting and Public Hearing on February 13, 2018 at 5:30pm for Ordinance in regards to Amending Charter section 8.  

	Mayor Elliott announces date for the State of the City address is February 27, 2018, 12:00pm at Wheeling Island Hotel-Racetrack-Casino.  

	Mayor Elliott presented a proclamation to Rhonda West, proclaiming February,2018 as a “Teen Violence Prevention and Awareness” month in the City of Wheeling  

	Mayor Elliott reappoints Martin Maness to Board of Zoning Appeals. Ms. Scatterday moved and second by Mr. Wilson Councils concurrence in the reappointment.

	Mayor Elliott addresses homeless camp, and the two recent incidents that resulted in the loss of tents.  Encourages community non-profits and focus groups to work together to solve homelessness. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - VARIOUS EQUIPMENT

The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE AGREEMENTS TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $376,783.46 WITH GOLDEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, WALSH EQUIPMENT COMPANY, AND ICR EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE FOR THE LEASE-PURCHASE OF THREE (3) PIECES OF EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO BE FINANCED WITH UNIFIED BANK, MARTINS FERRY, OH, TO BE CHARGED TO THE GENERAL FUND - PUBLIC WORKS.

The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Ms. Scatterday, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that the ordinance be adopted.

The vote on the motion resulted as follows:

AYES: Elliott, Thalman, Imer, Wilson, Scatterday, Thorngate, Palmer           		   - 7

NOES:  											   - 0

A majority of all those elected to Council having voted in favor, the Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted.

MIDDLETOWN TRACTOR SALES - PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT - GENERAL FUND AND CIF

The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,815.12 WITH MIDDLETOWN TRACTOR SALES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) JOHN DEERE TRACTOR AND ALAMO MID-BOOM MOWER FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, PER BID SPECIFICATIONS, TO BE CHARGED TO PUBLIC WORKS 4977.40.9087 AND CIF.

The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Ms. Scatterday, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that the ordinance be adopted.

The vote on the motion resulted as follows:

AYES: Elliott, Thalman, Imer, Wilson, Scatterday, Thorngate, Palmer           		   - 7

NOES:  											   -0

A majority of all those elected to Council having voted in favor, the Mayor thereupon declared the ordinance adopted.

Mr. Imer moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, Historic Landmarks Commission- 12/7/17, Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement 11/30/17, Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement - 11/30/17, Financial Statement- 12/31/17; which were held over, be accepted as received.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	
	Mr. Thorngate announces Ward 5 crime watch meeting will be held February 22, 2018 7:00 pm at Crist United Methodist Church.  

	Ms Scatterday announces Ward 4 meeting February 13, 2018 7:00pm at Temple Shalom.  Highlights the complexity of homelessness.  There is a long trajectory in one’s life and underlying issues need addressed to correct long term solution, not only temporary emergency solutions.   

REPORT OF COMMITTEES

		Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that the reading of the Finance Committee Minutes for the meeting of 1/16/18 and Development Committee Report from 1/11/18 be dispensed with and accepted as received.  Motion carried.  For the record, they are as follows:

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - JANUARY 16, 2018
	
The Finance Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 5:15 p.m., in City Council Chambers.  Committee Members present: Chair Chad Thalman, Member Wendy Scatterday.  Others present: Mayor Glenn Elliott, Councilors Ken Imer, Brian Wilson and Ty Thorngate; City Manager Robert Herron, Finance Director Seth McIntyre, City Clerk Janice Jones and incoming City Clerk Brenda J. Delbert.

The following matters were discussed:
	
Financial Statement - December 31, 2017
City Manager Robert Herron explained that this Financial Report represents the half way point of the Fiscal Year.  At the end of December, the balance in the Budget Stabilization Fund is $1.6 million and the balance in the General Fund is approximately $1.9 million for a total of $3.5 million, which is slightly less than for the same period last year. He indicated that we are still in a fairly strong position financially.  Expenditures are at 47% of budget and Revenues are approximately $75.000 behind where we are for the same period as last year; however, it is anticipated that B & O Revenue will increase in the spring due to construction projects, etc. Mr. Herron also added that Sales Tax Revenue is approximately $175,000.00 ahead of where we were for the same time period last year.   Following a short discussion, Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Thalman, to accept the December 31, 2017 Financial Statement as presented and forward it to Council.  Motion carried.    
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Thalman, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 5:21 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Mr. Thalman, Chair		      Mr. Palmer, Vice-Chair		Ms. Scatterday, Member

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - JANUARY 11, 2018
	
The Development Committee of Wheeling City Council met on Thursday January 11, 2018 at 12:00 p.m.  in Council Chambers. Committee members present: Mayor Glenn Elliott, Vice Chair Wendy Scatterday, and Member Chad Thalman.  Others present: Councilors Dave Palmer, Ty Thorngate, Brian Wilson; Ken Imer, absent, City Manager Robert Herron, City Solicitor Rosemary Humway-Warmuth, Economic and Community Development Director Nancy Prager, Center Market Manager/ Economic and Development Specialist Kurt Zende, City Clerk Janice Jones, Incoming City Clerk Brenda J. Delbert and media.

The following matters were discussed:

Discussion on Proposals for Properties - 1107 and 1109 Main Street.

In response to Request for Proposals that was sent out several weeks ago, three proposals were received from the following: Victor Greco of The Mills Group; Luis Salas of Acapulco Express MexGrill, and Engin Guler of Pizza Milano.  They each presented a detail review of their proposal, scope of work for their project, and estimated amount for completion.  Question and answer period ensued.  Following these presentations, Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday, to suspend the regular order of business to conduct an executive session in regard to property acquisition.  Motion carried.  Time: 1:13 pm.  Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday to resume the regular order of business.  Motion carried.  Time: 1:45pm.  No decision was made in executive session, however, the Committee agreed they would like additional information before making a decision.  A Development Committee will be scheduled at a later date and time.

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

	Mr. Herron reports he received a term sheet for OVMC parking garage for total of 6.3 million dollars; which 4 million dollars will be invested in garage; upfront payment to city for 1.5 million dollars; fees and issuance cost will make up the rest.  TIFF revenue will come to the City for additional revenue for garage until amount reaches 10 million dollars.  Mr. Herron addresses oil and gas resolution and assures City Council two law firms have confirmed that our lease is at the upper end of market.  Congratulates City Solicitor for efforts and outcome in negotiations.     
REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the Traffic Commission Minutes- 1/11/18, Wheeling Housing Authority Minutes of Annual Meeting- 12/13/17, Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement- 12/31/17, Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement- 12/31/17, Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Minutes – 12/5/17, Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Minutes Special Meeting- 12/11/17, Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Authority Income Statement- 11/30/17; be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4643-  ESTABILISHING HANDICAPPED PARKING AT 819 GRANDVIEW ST.
 
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4643
ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4644- HANDICAPPED PARKING - 8 PEARL AVE

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4644

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4645- NO PARKING ZONE - 68 SPRINGDALE AVE

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4645

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4646- NO PARKING ZONE- CORNER OF RICHLAND AVE AND 18TH ST.

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4646
ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4647- ESTABLISH 2-HOUR PARKING METER ZONE AT CORNER OF CHAPLINE ST AND 20TH ST.    

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4647

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4648- ESTABLISH PERMIT PARKING AT 12TH AND EOFF ST

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4648

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4649- DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE IN FULTON AREA 
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4649

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4650- ESTABLISH 2-HOUR PARKING METER ZONE AT 11TH AND MAIN
	
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4650
THIRD FLOOR RENOVATIONS- JD&E INC.- GENERAL FUND AND RCIP

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,890.00 WITH JD&E INC., OF WHEELING, WV, FOR THIRD FLOOR RENOVATIONS, $25,000 TO BE CHARGED TO GENERAL FUND AND $11,890 -RCIP.

RESOLUTION- EXECUTE OIL AND GAS LEASE WITH AMERICAN PETROLEUM PARTNERS OPERATING LLC  

The following was then read:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE OIL AND GAS LEASE WITH AMERICAN PETROLEUM PARTNERS OPERATING LLC, FOR VARIOUS PORTIONS OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY.

Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.
THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

Bill Flading spoke in opposition to alleged pay raises given to City Employees from City Manager without knowledge of all Members of Council.  

There being no further business, Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 12:35 p.m.

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                  City Clerk								Mayor