REGULAR
MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008:
The regular meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Morgantown was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, August
19, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor
The meeting was called to order by Mayor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular meeting on
August 5, 2008 were approved as printed.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Justice complimented
City Clerk Little and Deputy Clerk Quinn for the WVML Conference and also complimented
Assistant City Manager
PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to place concrete duct bank
under and across rawley avenue:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING - an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental
agreement regarding the joint purchase of rock salt for use on roadways:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING - an ordinance amending a lease agreement for
public parking abutting hazel ruby mcquain park:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING - an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental
agreement FOR animal control services:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE repealing the July 15, 2008 ordinance making
amendments to article 927 of the Morgantown city code (water rates), and
enacting new amendments to article 927:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARING - AN ORDINANCE repealing the July 15, 2008 ordinance making
amendments to article 925 of the Morgantown city code (sewer rates), and
enacting new amendments to article 925:
Pursuant to a legal notice appearing
in the
There being no appearances or
objections, Mayor
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to execute a right of way agreement for a duct
bank under and across rawley avenue: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Morgantown, as grantor, to execute a right
of way agreement with the west Virginia university board of governors, as
grantee, regarding the placement of a concrete duct bank under and across
rawley avenue in the seventh ward of the City of Morgantown.
Motion
by Byrne, second by Spencer to adopt the above entitled Ordinance. Motion
carried 7-0.
an
ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement regarding the joint
purchase of rock salt: The below
entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading:
an ordinance authorizing the City of
Motion
by Byrne, second by Bane to adopt the above entitled Ordinance. Motion carried
7-0.
an
ordinance amending a lease agreement FOR parking upon realty abutting hazel
ruby mcquain park: The
below entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading:
an ordinance
amending a lease agreement by and between the City of Morgantown, lessee, and
wings and things, inc., lessor, as the same applies to public parking upon lessor’s realty abutting
hazel ruby mcquain park.
Motion
by Spencer, second by Byrer to adopt the above entitled Ordinance. Motion
carried 7-0.
an
ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement FOR animal control
services: The below
entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading:
an ordinance
authorizing the City of Morgantown to execute an intergovernmental agreement
with the Monongalia county commission, whereby the Monongalia county commission
will provide animal control services to the City of Morgantown.
Motion
by Spencer, second by Selin to adopt the above entitled Ordinance. Motion
carried 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE repealing and making new amendments to article
927: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for
second reading:
AN ORDINANCE repealing the July 15, 2008 ordinance making amendments to article
927 of the Morgantown city code (water rates), and enacting new amendments to
article 927.
After
discussion, motion by Bane, second by Byrne to adopt the above entitled
Ordinance. Motion carried 7-0.
AN ORDINANCE repealing AND making amendments to article 925: The below entitled Ordinance was presented
for second reading:
AN
ORDINANCE repealing the July 15, 2008
ordinance making amendments to article 925 of the Morgantown city code (sewer
rates), and enacting new amendments to article 925.
Motion
by Bane, second by Byrne to adopt the above entitled Ordinance. Motion carried
7-0.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: No appointments for Boards and Commissions at this
time.
Councilor
Spencer requested a suspension in the rules to allow Jim Greene to speak and
update Council on the status & time line of the construction for Popponoe
& Burroughs Run areas in regards to stormwater.
Jim
Green spoke that he is following regulations in accordance with the Public
Service Commission and hopes to have everything in place before the winter
weather sets in.
NEW BUSINESS:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing a right-of-way agreement FOR a
concrete duct bank under and across SECOND STREET: The below entitled Ordinance was
presented for first reading:
AN
ORDINANCE authorizing the City of
Morgantown, as grantor, to execute a right-of-way agreement with the west
Virginia university board of governors, as grantee, regarding the placement of
a concrete duct bank under and across SECOND STREET in the FOURTH ward of the
City of Morgantown.
After
discussion, motion by Byrne, second by Bane to pass the above entitled
Ordinance to second reading.
Motion carried 7-0.
an
ordinance to approve current replacement pages to the city code: The below entitled Ordinance was
presented for first reading:
an ordinance to approve current
replacement pages to the city code.
Motion
by Spencer, second by Selin, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second
reading. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC PORTION:
Simone O’Hara, 315 Clark Street:
informed Council that she called the Police for a noise violation after
students moved in and requested information on the guidelines of the Noise
Ordinance. She also asked for a new one way sign to be posted on
Mr. Boroff responded that the Street
Department can replace signs and Police can monitor the stop signs being run
and parties being held. Mr. Fanok added citizens should know when to call
police based on noise level, and that permits are required for some parties.
The City Manager’s office has all this on file.
Councilor Selin asked if the party
permits are issued on a frequent basis and Mr. Boroff replied that few are
issued and the process is heavily regulated.
Councilor Byrer showed Council a pamphlet
developed by the Police Department given out by our Neighborhood Watch
containing information for students. However it needs to be updated.
There being
no more appearances, Mayor
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilor Spencer gave an update on
the Dorsey Knob Lodge picnic pavilion, adding that the signs for the trail will
be completed by October. There will be a meeting on 8/28/08 at 11 am in the
Councilor Byrne informed that the
Youth Commission will have a picnic at Camp Muffly from 6-8pm on 8/22/08. He
added that he learned a lot from the Sunnyside Up tour hosted by Jim Hunt at
the WVML. He continued that electronic signs will be placed at University,
Chestnut and Spruce Streets which will depict spaces left in parking garages,
advertisements, etc.
CITY MANAGERS REPORT:
INFORMATION:
Item No. 1: The City has been informed by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development that it will receive $543,242 in Community
Development Block Grant funds for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 and
$27,400 in program income for the same period. The projects that the grant will
fund are: Social Services: $81,486; Housing Programs: $198,728; Infrastructure
Improvements: $130,180; Rehabilitation: $41,600; and Administration and
Planning: $108,648.
New Business:
Item No. 1: Attached you will find a memo from the
Public Works Director reporting the condition of the tree pits on upper Hugh
Street. Given that a contractor is on site, I recommend that a change order be
authorized for $16,192 so that the work can be completed this month.
Motion
by Byrer, second by Selin to approve the requested funding. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Thanked
everyone for attending the WVML Conference and thanked them for their help, and
hoped they had a good time. She also updated everyone on the upcoming Hot Dog
Sale.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: No Report.
REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (Roll Reverse):
Mayor
Councilor Spencer Councilor
Spencer informed Council on the Code Enforcement Advisory Board’s recent
meeting. He also urged citizens to contact Code Enforcement if they see any
problems to help catch all violations. He reported a complaint from a business
owner on Fayette Street about debris that needs to be cleaned up from the
weekend due to student move-ins. He then mentioned an article in the Nation’s
Cities periodical written by the Mayor of Miami, FL about the Federal
Government failing to help local Governments.
Councilor Byrne Councilor
Byrne requested that the Riverview and Bodner construction areas be cleaned up
for League visitors and WVU newcomers in our area. He commended City Clerk
Little and Deputy Clerk Quinn for their work on the recent WVML Conference held
here in Morgantown.
Councilor Selin Councilor Selin mentioned
the WVML Conference and its success for our Municipality and complimented
everyone involved including City Clerk Little and Deputy Clerk Quinn and Jim
Hunt. She commented on Councilor Byrer’s suggestion for a newcomer pamphlet for
incoming freshmen and new residents of the City to include new Ordinances and
tips on how to get along in Morgantown.
Councilor Byrer Councilor Byrer
mentioned that he learned a lot at the WVML Conference and from the CVB video
of Morgantown. He complimented the City Clerk Little, Deputy Clerk Quinn and
WVML Executive Director Lisa Dooley for their work on the Conference. He added
that other Municipalities have inquired as to our Youth Commission and Teen
Court programs. He mentioned cleaning up brush waste in the community.
Mr.
Boroff stated that there are free pick up programs through Allied Waste, and
neighborhoods have organized their own as well.
Councilor
Byrer commented that there needs to be a Stop Sign installed at Yoke and Stuart
Streets. Also, Morgan Street needs to be patched and the concrete on Grove
Street should be preserved for its historical value.
Councilor Gaddis Councilor
Gaddis informed citizens of a Government Job Fair in Fairmont at the National
Guard Armory from 11-6 on 8/20/08. He also mentioned that Kenny Construction
Co. will be holding a vendor fair for T.R.A.I.L. at the High Tech Consortium on
8/20/08 from 2-6pm also in
Councilor Bane Councilor
Bane asked the City Manager again about $200,000 from WVU for Sunnyside Up.
Mr.
Boroff replied that Denise White of Finance is looking into the situation. He
then inquired as to the Service Fee timeline and Mr. Boroff answered that an
outside attorney is preparing a draft ordinance.
Councilor
Bane gave kudos to MUB for their work on the Wiley Street Project and how they
came in on time and under budget. He also complimented
Mayor Justice Mayor Justice
thanked everyone involved with the success of the WML Conference and informed
Council that many visitors complimented him on the work of the Beautification
Commission. He also complimented MUB on completing High Street on budget and on
time for the arrival of the students. He commended the University Police,
Morgantown Police, and City Staff for working with WVU for a smooth move in
weekend. He then mentioned a story in the news on unemployment in Mon. Co. and
its relationship to minimum wage workers. Mayor Justice went on to say what good
jobs the WVML & League Executive Director Lisa Dooley have done by working
with CVBs across the State. He mentioned that sometimes Cities have competitive
issues with CVB’s but because of the good working relationships of State and Local
Governments, we are now working towards the same goals and will continue to do
so.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by
unanimous consent at 8:26 pm.
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City Clerk Mayor
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