Wheeling, West Virginia
March 20, 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, Thorngate, and Palmer                         -7

	Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, that the minutes of the March 6, 2018 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

MAYORS REPORT

	Mayor Elliott thanked all those involved in attending and planning 2018 State of the City Address, largest attended to date at just over 300. 

	Mayor Elliott encourages public to attend meeting for Gateway Park. March 20, 2018

	Mayor Elliott presented a proclamation to Kathy Brown of Wheeling Health Right, proclaiming March 25 to March 31, 2018 “Wheeling Health Right Week” in the City of Wheeling.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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.

Mr. Thalman seconded by Mr. Thorngate, that the ordinance be tabled.  

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 tabled.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4651- NO PARKING ZONE – ROCKLEDGE RD AND ATLAS AVE.
 
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4651
The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Thorngate, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4652- NO PARKING ZONE - STONE BLVD AND 10TH STREET 

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4652
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Imer, seconded by Mr. Wilson, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4653- NO PARKING ZONE – MAIN ST AND 22ND ST

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4653
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Imer, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4654- COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE- HEALTHPLAN 

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4654
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4655- NO PARKING ZONE- CONGRESS AVE AND KNOX LANE.    

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4655
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Ms. Scatterday, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4656- ESTABLISH RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING IN EAST WHEELING

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4656
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Imer, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4657- NO PARKING ZONE AT 11TH AND MAIN ST
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4657
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Imer, seconded by Mr. Wilson, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4658- ESTABLISH 2-HOUR PARKING METER ZONE LANE 7
	
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4658
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Imer, seconded by Mr. Wilson, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4659- NO PARKING ZONE 6TH AND MAIN ST.
 
The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4659
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Imer, seconded by Mr. Wilson 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4660- NO PARKING ZONE – 1315 EOFF ST 

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4660
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, 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.

ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4661- ESTABLISH 2-HOUR HANDICAPPED PARKING METER, MAIN ST.

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING ADOPTING TRAFFIC RULE NO. 4661
	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, 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.

FIRE DEPARTMENT -FIRE CHIEF VEHICLE PURCHASE- RCIP 

The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,806 WITH STEPHENS AUTO CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD UTILITY VEHICLE FOR USE IN FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO BE CHARGED TO RCIP.

	The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, 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.

GREATER WHEELING SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT AUTHORITY- REIMBURSEMENT ARENA RCIP

The following was then read:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER ARENA RCIP FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,852.00 TO THE GREATER WHEELING SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT      AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO CHILLER NO. 2 MOTOR AT WESBANCO ARENA, TO BE CHARGED TO ARENA RCIP. 

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

The vote on the motion resulted as follows:

AYES: Elliott, Imer, Wilson, Scatterday, Thorngate, Palmer           		          - 6

NOES:  											   -0

ABSTAIN: Thalman 										   -1 

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

Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Palmer, Human Rights Commission Minutes- 12/12/17, Traffic Commission Minutes- 2/8/18, Wheeling Housing Authority Minutes- 1/17/18, Greater Wheeling Sports and Entertainment Income Statement 12/31/17 & 1/31/18; Audited Financial Statement for Fiscal year 2016-2017 available in City Clerk’s office, Greater Wheeling Sports & Entertainment Minutes- 1/30/18; which were held over, be accepted as received.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

	Mr. Palmer announces Ward 6 meetings will resume March 12, 2018 at 7:00 pm.  Meeting will be held at Elm Grove Civics.	 

REPORT OF COMMITTEES

Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that the reading of the Financial Statement for 2/28/18 be dispensed with and accepted as received.  Motion carried.  

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

	Mr. Herron reviews from budget work session there was a predicted $33,000 deficit from property tax revenue but after signed certified document from County Assessors office it is stating $70,707 reduction in personal property taxes.  Mr. Herron reviews where the change in budget will take place in order to present a balanced budget. 

	Mr. Herron reviews water meter purchases under Original Propositions.  These are Radio Read Meters and allow residential water meters to be read from an Operations truck.  The goal is over 5 years to replace all residential meters to radio read, starting on the outskirts of city and moving in.    

				REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Thalman, that the Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes- 2/1/18, Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health Minutes 11/14/17 and 1/9/18, Wheeling Municipal Parking System Financial Statement 1/31/18, Robert C. Byrd Intermodal Transportation Center Financial Statement - 1/31/18 be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.
				
ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

PURCHASE OF BARE WATER METERS- WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,900.00 WITH BADGER METER, OF MILWAUKEE WI FOR BARE WATER METERS, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE- MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES - 400.4013.06.0620.01

PURCHASE OF SMART WATER METERS- WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The following was then read:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $262,700.00 WITH METRON FARNIER OF BOULDER, CO FOR SMART WATER METERS & SYSTEMS, TO BE CHARGED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE- MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES - 400.4013.06.0620.01.

RESOLUTION - ADOPTION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET - FY 2018-2019

The following was then read:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING THE FY 2018-2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
	Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION- APPROVING THE COAL SEVERANCE BUDGET -FY 2018-2019 

The following was then read:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING APPROVING THE FY 2018-19 COAL SEVERANCE FUND BUDGET
	Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Ms. Scatterday, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.
THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

	Charles Ballouz of 1143 Main St. presents two documents one with 43 signatures and one with 22 signatures of citizens in opposition to two-way.  

	There being no further business, Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Time: 6:05 p.m.

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