REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 2005:
The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Morgantown was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at 7:42 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Ron Justice, City Manager Dan Boroff, City Clerk Linda 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 of the regular meeting on March 1, 2005, were approved as printed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Justice presented a plaque to Rob Hawkins for his BZA service and presented a proclamation for the WV Walks kickoff to Bill Reger. Mayor Justice announced future meetings and Councilor Manilla noted two similar bills for the BOPARC Board.
PUBLIC HEARING-AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 168 ESTABLISHING A CITY MUSEUM COMMISSION:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing in the Dominion Post, Mayor Justice called for a public hearing on the above referenced Ordinance.
There being no appearances or objections, Mayor Justice declared this public portion closed.
PUBLIC HEARING-AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 2005-2006:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing in the Dominion Post, Mayor Justice called for a public hearing on the above referenced Ordinance.
Louis Birurakis, 435 Cobun Avenue, requested spending on a sewer line.
There being no more appearances or objections, Mayor Justice declared this public portion closed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 168 ESTABLISHING A CITY MUSEUM COMMISSION: The following entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN BY ADDING AN ARTICLE 168 THERETO; ESTABLISHING A CITY OF MORGANTOWN MUSEUM COMMISSION.
Motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to adopt the above Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 2005-2006: The following entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006.
After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to adopt the above Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
By acclamation, Mark Furfari was appointed to the BZA, Council also discussed the BOPARC interviews and requested that the City Clerk advertise for the Museum Commission.
PUBLIC PORTION:
Louis Birurakis, 435 Cobun Avenue, spoke about MUB and sewer easements.
Alex Messiora, 127 Linnehurst Street, commented on heavy equipment on city streets.
There being no more appearances or objections, Mayor Justice declared this public portion closed.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE GREATER MORGANTOWN AREA YOUTH COMMISSION: The following entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ARTICLE 170 AS PART OF THE MORGANTOWN CITY CODE CREATING A GREATER MORGANTOWN AREA YOUTH COMMISSION.
After discussion, motion by Spencer, second by Bane, to pass the above Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT FOR US 119, HURLEY STREET AND WHARF STREET:
After discussion, motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to approve the above Agreement. Motion to table by Spencer, died for lack of second. Motion failed 5-2. (Scafella & Miller voting Yes)
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 1:
Attached you will find a proposed contract with the Transportation Security Administration and the City of Morgantown. Through this contract, the City Police Department will provide security for all arriving and departing commercial air services at the Airport and be reimbursed its expenses by the Federal Government (first year $50,108; second year $85,000, and third year $87,000). Based upon security requirements necessary to operate the Airport and the availability of federal funds, I recommend that the contract be approved.
After discussion, motion by Bane, second by Byrne, to approve the contract with the Transportation Security Administration for security at the Airport. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 2:
In 2003, the Friends of Decker's Creek conducted a very successful Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day providing the community a safe, legal way to dispose of hazardous materials. The organization would like to repeat this service later this year. To support this event, I recommend that the City make a $1,000 contribution from the Capital Escrow Account.
After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Byrne to support the Decker's Creek Hazardous Waste Collection Day by contributing $1,000. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 3:
The second attachment is a memo from the Community Development Director concerning design engineering for the CD sidewalk program. I agree with his comments and recommend that the contract be authorized with Greenhorne & O'Mara for $27,400.
After discussion, motion by Miller, second by Bane to award the contract to Greenhorne & O'Mara for the CD sidewalk program for $27,400. Motion carried 7-0.
Item No. 4:
The last attachment is a memo from the Public Works Director regarding the Collins Ferry Rd. Sidewalk Project. I agree with her comments and recommend that the design engineering work be done by Greenhorne & O'Mara for a cost not to exceed $12,200.
After discussion, motion by Spencer, second by Miller, that the design engineering work be done by Greenhorne & O'Mara not to exceed $12, 200 for the Collins Ferry Rd. Sidewalk Project. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
City Clerk Linda Little confirmed with Council that the COW for April due to the Election April 26, will be held on April 27th and that Boards and Commissions certificates will be distributed at Council Meetings.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
No Report.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilor Bane: Councilor Bane commented on the Hurley Street light, Youth Commission interest, and the MHS Band trip to Florida.
Councilor Manilla: Councilor Manilla noted the flags are gone from the cell towers on High Street; discussed MHS and WVU basketball teams; and rate hikes.
Councilor Scafella: Councilor Scafella triathlon through neighborhood and addressed the VanGilder construction project and the intersection redesign.
Councilor Miller: Councilor Miller made meeting and pollworker announcements.
Councilor Byrne: Councilor Byrne requested a letter to the DOH about the Hurley Street light; commented on construction and communities; announced a meeting and WV Walks support; and congratulated MHS and WVU teams.
Councilor Spencer: Councilor Spencer asked about the street cleaning schedule and the COW agenda and urged providing high speed internet access as a City service.
City Manager Boroff responded that there are 3 shifts each day for street cleaning and clarified COW agenda items.
Mayor Justice: Mayor Justice replied Boards and Commissions; noted Coach Belein; and announced future meetings and events.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:20
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.