REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2004:
The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Morgantown was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Ron Justice, City Manager Dan Boroff, City Clerk Linda L. Little, Assistant City Manager Jeff Mikorski, City Attorney Steve Fanok and Council Members Ron Bane, Jim Manilla, Frank Scafella, Teresa Miller, Bill Byrne, Don Spencer.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular meeting on January 20, 2004, were approved as printed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Justice advised that under New Business; Item A was pulled and Item B is in the Third Ward. Mayor Justice observed Janie Ives' retirement and the Taking Steps Award from the Trails to Wellness Conference. Mayor Justice presented a Literacy Month proclamation to Alan Collins and announced the Ice Festival Weekend. Mayor Justice reported that Dr. Gaskins and others in First Ward oppose any deviation from the BOPARC Master Plan regarding Jack Roberts Park.
PUBLIC HEARING:
There being no public hearings Mayor Justice moved to the next agenda item.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
By acclamation, Amy Moser and Teshawna Beals were appointed to the Human Rights Commission.
PUBLIC PORTION:
Richard Panico, 507 Beechurst Avenue, spoke about the fire service fee .
Frank Ferrell, 26 Outlook Street, presented a handout, commented on George Fanok's death, commended the City Street Department, spoke about the public portion and the COW agenda, and site plan review.
Don Trevorrow, 512 Milford Street, spoke about site plan review.
Tom Belden, 3536 Collins Ferry Road, asked when Item A will return to the agenda.
There being no more appearances, Mayor Justice declared this public portion closed.
City Manager Boroff and Mayor Justice replied to the questions raised.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Byrne reported the Sunnyside Up focus groups will meet next week.
NEW BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL IN THE SEVENTH WARD FROM (R-1) TO (PRO): The following entitled Ordinance was removed from the agenda:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PARCEL 6 OF COUNTY TAX MAP 51, IN THE SEVENTH WARD OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN FROM (R-1) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO (PRO) PROFESSIONAL, RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE DISTRICT BY AMENDING SECTION O13 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT HERETO ATTACHED AND DECLARED TO BE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE AS IF THE SAME WAS FULLY SET FORTH THEREIN.
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF A PARCEL IN THE SEVENTH WARD FROM (R-1A) TO (R-2): The following entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF PARCEL 274 OF COUNTY TAX MAP 20, IN THE THIRD WARD OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN FROM (R-1A) SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO (R-2) SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BY AMENDING SECTION O13 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT HERETO ATTACHED AND DECLARED TO BE A PART OF THIS ORDINANCE AS IF THE SAME WAS FULLY SET FORTH THEREIN.
After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to deny the above entitled ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PORTION OF POSTEN AVENUE INTO THE CITY STREET SYSTEM: The following entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PORTION OF POSTEN AVENUE INTO THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN'S STREET SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL, IN THE SIXTH WARD OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN, MONONGALIA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA.
After discussion, motion by Bane, second by Byrne, to pass the above entitled ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Justice introduced Paul Sunyak's journalism class.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
INFORMATION:
Item No. 1:
Attached you will find a memo from the Fire Chief reporting bid results for two thermal imaging cameras to be acquired with Federal grant funds. I agree with his comments and recommend the contract be awarded to the lower bidder Mason-Dixon Fire Equipment Company for a unit price of $9,000.
Motion by Scafella, second by Bane, to award the thermal imaging cameras contract to Mason-Dixon Fire Equipment Company. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 2:
The second attachment is the proposed agreement to employ Platinum Properties as the consultant for the River Front Development projects as per the recent $13,900,000 State Economic Development grant. I recommend that the contract be approved conditional upon a Disbursement Agreement being put in place with the State and review by the Economic Development Office.
Motion by Bane, second by Scafella, to approve Platinum Properties as the consultant for the River Front Development projects. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 3:
The third attachment is the Executive Summary of the Airport Master Plan. Based upon the FAA review and approval of the Plan, I recommend that it be adopted and qualify the City for continued Federal funding of capital improvements at the Airport (potentially $13,000,000 over the next three years).
After discussion, motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to adopt the Airport Master Plan. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 4:
The fourth attachment is the proposed paving list for 2004 that was discussed at the recent Committee of the Whole meeting. I recommend that it be approved as well for the $250,000 that has been budgeted for this program.
After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to approve the 2004 paving list. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 5:
The last attachment is a memo from the Public Works Director about traffic calming devices for Willowdale Road. I agree with her comments and recommend that option two be authorized for a cost of approximately $20,000 (Capital Escrow Account) to be constructed this summer.
Motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to install concrete islands in the center of Willowdale Road. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
Linda Little presented a thank you from the United Way and Wellness posters from Woodburn Elementary.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
No Report.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (Role Reversal):
Councilor Spencer: Councilor Spencer requested the COW agenda format be on the COW; addressed growth, public safety services and revenue options; 4-wheel drive vehicles; BFI and Saturday pickups; pedestrian travel in Suncrest; and housing value increases by Trails.
Councilor Byrne: Councilor Byrne commented about public safety demands; increased services, not to increase rates for citizens, and employee groups for more positions.
Councilor Miller: Councilor Miller discussed availability of items requested by Mr. Panico, welcomed students, clarified the site development process and thanked Woodburn Elementary.
Councilor Scafella: Councilor Scafella discussed the site development process, City financing for the budget, and the five year capital plan from the City Manager is part of the budget process.
Councilor Manilla: Councilor Manilla noted Greer Industries has sand, salt and limestone, asked about City Hall paper recycling and commented on the fire plan and requested a timetable for it.
Councilor Bane: Councilor Bane remarked on fire service and fees, alternative revenue sources, and MUB enlargement and fee increase.
Mayor Justice: Mayor Justice asked the City Manager and others for long term recommendations for Public Safety, noted Killarney sidewalk and crosswalk issue and difference between Wine/Liquor permit and WV Gifts permit, covered thinking "out of the box", and mentioned flooding work.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at
9:05 p.m.
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City Clerk Mayor
*A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS IS AVAILABLE ON CD AT THE MORGANTOWN CITY LIBRARY.