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

	Mr. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Palmer, that the minutes of the February 20, 2018 meeting be approved as received.  Motion carried.

MAYORS REPORT

	Mayor Elliott reminded of the date change for State of the City address.  Date was changed due to predicted flooding.  
	Mayor Elliott appoints Kim McCluskey, Chris Villamagna, and Reverend Dr. Cummings to Hall of Fame Committee. Ms. Scatterday moved and second by Mr. Thorngate Councils concurrence in the appointment.
	Mayor Elliott presented a proclamation to Joyce Britt of West Virginia Northern Community College, proclaiming March 2018 as “National Social Work Month” in the City of Wheeling.
 
CLERKS REPORT

ZONE CHANGE REQUEST – 3724 ½, 3726, 3728, 3730 MCCOLLOCH STREET (RESIDENTIAL) R-4 TO I-2 (INDUSTRIAL)
	
City Clerk Brenda J. Delbert present Council with a Zone Change Request, Ms. Scatterday seconded by Mr. Wilson request be forwarded to the Planning Commission. 

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO OPERATE A PRIVATE CLUB – KEE KEE’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

City Clerk Brenda J. Delbert presented Council with a Notice of Application to Operate a Private Club for Kee Kee’s Restaurant and Lounge, located at 135 Virginia Street. The applicant is Rania McFarland.    

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.

Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Palmer, Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes- 12/21/18, Historic Landmarks Commission Minutes 1/4/18; which were held over, be accepted as received.

REMARKS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	
	Mr. Thalman announces Ward 1 meeting will be held March 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Warwood Christian Church located at 131 N 17th St.
	Mr. Wilson invites public to attend meeting March 6, 2018 7:00 pm at 3500 Jacob St. to discuss proposed Historic District. 
	Ms. Scatterday reminds of Ward 4 crime watch and ward meeting on Thursday March 8, 2018 at Temple Shalom.  Ms. Scatterday thanks all involved in predicted flood planning and preparations. 
	Mr. Palmer reminds Council it is the last week of State Legislative Session and reminds to check e-mails and respond to those items that are a call to action from West Virginia Municipal League.   

REPORT OF COMMITTEES

		Mr. Imer moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the reading of the Finance Committee Minutes for the meeting of 2/20/18 be dispensed with and accepted as received.  Motion carried.  For the record, they are as follows:

REPORT OF CITY MANAGER

	Mr. Herron announces press conference pertaining to Mountain East Conference Basketball for March 6, 2018 at Wesbanco Arena. 
	Mr. Herron clarifies from budget work session the moneys from gas lease is $6,000 per acre of land and the company has 90 days from February 12, 2018 to make payment.  The money will be placed in a separate account and not part of the General Fund Budget.  
	Mr. Herron explains process for West Virginia Opportunities Tax Incentive.  Application was submitted to Governor and he has authority to give up to 25% for census tracking.  Tax incentives will be passed to developers for downtown. 
	Mr. Herron respectfully request GAI consulting ordinance (item 9/14 on agenda) be read for a second time today, due to grant deadline of April 15, 2018   

REPORT OF OTHER OFFICERS

Ms. Scatterday moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the 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 be held over until the next meeting.  Motion carried.

ORIGINAL PROPOSITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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.

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.
GAI CONSULTANTS- DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF GATEWAY PARK-BEAUTIFICATION 

The following was then read:
      AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,500 TO GAI CONSULTANTS FOR WORK TO PREPARE A MASTER PLAN FOR THE       DEVELOPMENT OF A GATEWAY PARK ON WHEELING ISLAND, TO BE CHARGED TO 4412.50.5680 BEAUTIFICATION.  
	
	Mr. Palmer, moves seconded by Ms. Scatterday to have ordinance read a second time.  The ordinance was read a second time by title.  Ms. Scatterday, 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.

RESOLUTION- IAFF 100TH YEAR

The following was then read:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEELING HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (IAFF) LOCAL 12.
	
	WHEREAS, 100 years ago on February 28, 1918 Delegates representing 24 local firefighter unions founded the IAFF, Wheeling Fire Fighters Local 12 was born that day; and 
 
	WHEREAS, City of Wheeling expresses their support of the IAFF honoring the men and women who helped mold it to the great union it is today; and  
 	
	WHEREAS, IAFF Local 12 has had a positive impact on Fire Fighter jobs, health, and retirement through strong leadership for 100 years.
 
	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Wheeling Honors and Recognizes IAFF Local 12 on 100 years of dedicated service to our Fire Fighters and our Community. 

Mr. Palmer moved, seconded by Mr. Thorngate, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF INVOICES - WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT 

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. Thalman moved, seconded by Mr. Wilson, that the Resolution be adopted.  Motion carried.

THOSE WISHING TO BE HEARD

	Byron McDonald, 112 Front Rd, there is a neighboring property that is overwhelming with debris and garbage.  City employees have been involved but property owners have not complied. 

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