After the City Manager’s explanation, motion by Scafella, second by Manilla, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE RATES OF THE LEVY FOR THE FY STARTING JULY 1, 2006: The above entitled Rates of the Levy was presented for approval:

            After the City Manager’s description, motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to approve the above entitled Levy Rates. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT THE 2006 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACTION PLAN: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Manilla, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A $5,000 GRANT TO THE MORGANTOWN COMMUNITY KITCHEN FOR FREEZERS, WIRING AND CABINETS: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Spencer, second by Miller, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A 5,000 GRANT TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RAPTOR REHABILITATION CENTER FOR NEW PARKING LOT GRADING AND MATERIAL: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Scafella, second by Spencer, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A $5,000 GRANT TO THE METROPOLITAN THEATRE FOUNDATION FOR NEW STAGE FLOORING: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Miller, second by Manilla, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A $10,000 GRANT TO THE MOUNTAINEER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FOR A PASSENGER VAN: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Spencer, second by Miller, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A $10,000 GRANT TO THE MORGANTOWN THEATER COMPANY FOR PRODUCTION OF FOUR PLAYS: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE A $3,000 GRANT TO THE WEST VIRGINIA BOTANIC GARDEN FOR ACCESS ROAD GRAVEL: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION: The above entitled Resolution was presented for approval:

            Motion by Miller, second by Spencer, to approve the above entitled Resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

CITY MANAGERS REPORT:

NEW BUSINESS:

Item No. 1:

Attached you will find a memo from the Public Works Director reporting bid results for the High Street Streetscape project. As you will read, the low bid is approximately $150,000 over budget. To mitigate this situation and perhaps add some amenities, there are some contingencies that may be considered without altering the overall character of the project. Based upon these contingencies and the time requirements to start construction, I recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder Tony Baiano Construction for $1,535,900. Special Note: To fund the $150,000 shortfall, I recommend that the funds be borrowed from the $800,000 Metropolitan Theatre line item in the Capital Escrow Account (the Theatre does not have an immediate need for the funds and the loan can be repaid as the new fiscal year progresses).

            After discussion, motion by Scafella, second by Miller, to award the bid to Tony Baiano Construction for $1,535,900 and to borrow funds from the Metropolitan Theatre line item. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

Item No. 2:

The second attachment also supports the High Street Streetscape Project. It is a request from Main Street asking for $2,000 to promote the Downtown during the construction activities and to keep people informed of the project progress. Given the impact this project will have on activities in the Downtown, I recommend that this request also be granted.

            Motion by Miller, second by Manilla, to approve the request of $2,000 for Main Street to help promote the High Street Streetscape Project. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

Item No. 3:

The third attachment is a second memo from the Public Works Director reporting bid results for this year’s Street Paving Program. I agree with her comments and recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder Dodd Construction for a cost of $103,355.90.

            Motion by Manilla, second by Scafella, to award the Street Paving Bid to Dodd Construction for $103,355.90. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

Item No. 4:

The last attachment is a memo from the Assistant City Manager reporting bid results for a central telephone system for City Hall. I agree with his comments and recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder Tate Communications for a total cost with warranty of $50,740.78.

            Motion by Spencer, second by Miller, that the contract of $50,740.78 be awarded to low bidder Tate Communications to replace the telephone system at City Hall. Motion carried 5-0. Ron Bane & Bill Byrne Absent.

CITY CLERK'S REPORT:

            City Clerk Little thanked Mr. Ferrell and spoke of the United Way pepperoni roll sale.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

            No Report.

REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (reverse order):

Councilor Spencer:                                         Councilor Spencer thanked Frank Ferrell and discussed the Upper Mon River Summit; requested weeds, litter and trash on May COW agenda and rescheduling of Botanic Garden tour; and requested a status report on the Council Chambers upgrade.

                                                                        Assistant City Manager Mikorski responded with an update.

Councilor Byrne:                                            Absent.

Councilor Miller:                                            No Report.

Councilor Scafella:                                         Councilor Scafella gave the status of HVAC bids for Wiles Hill School.

Councilor Manilla:                                         Councilor Manilla requested the status of the Prairie and Don Knotts traffic light; received complaints about people congregating behind Health Right and downtown garbage; and inquired about an Airport tour with a project update.

Councilor Bane:                                             Absent.

Mayor Justice:                                                Mayor Justice announced future events and commented upon the BOPARC Annual Report and the Summer Calendar.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:45 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.