The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

            The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular meeting on June 20, 2006, were approved as printed.

CORRESPONDENCE: 

            Mayor Justice presented a plaque to Police Lt. Ron Snyder and announced renovations to Unity Manor with federal funding.

PUBLIC HEARING-AN ORDINANCE REZONING ONE PARCEL IN FIRST WARD FROM (R-1A) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO (B-1) NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT:

            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 hearing closed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

            AN ORDINANCE REZONING ONE PARCEL IN FIRST WARD FROM (R-1A) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO (B-1) NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT: The following entitled Ordinance was presented for second reading:            

            AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF ONE PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE IN THE FIRST WARD OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN FROM (R-1A) SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO (B-1) NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT BY AMENDING ARTICLE 300 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 Bane, second by Manilla, to adopt the above Ordinance. Motion carried 6-1. (Miller voted NO.)

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

            By acclamation, Peter Schuster was appointed to the Traffic Commission.

PUBLIC PORTION:

            There being no appearances or objections, Mayor Justice declared this public portion closed.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

            Councilor Spencer spoke of the Dorsey’s Knob opening and thanked everyone. Councilor Miller commented on the Museum Commission’s West Virginia Day event, the upcoming Kids’ Day, and asked for old photos and glassware donations.

NEW BUSINESS:

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH REGIONSAIR, INC. TO OPERATE AT THE AIRPORT: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN (LESSOR) AND REGIONSAIR, INC. (LESSEE) BY WHICH REGIONSAIR, INC. WILL OPERATE AT THE MORGANTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

            After the City Manager’s explanation, motion by Scafella, second by Byrne, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.

            AN ORDINANCE ANNULLING ONE HUNDRED FEET OF GASTON AVENUE IN THE THIRD WARD: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:

            AN ORDINANCE VACATING, ABANDONING AND ANNULLING A PORTION OF A 22' WIDE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GASTON AVENUE, EXTENDING AND RUNNING A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED FEET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH COLLEGE AVENUE, IN THE THIRD WARD OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN, MONONGALIA COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, NOT USED NOR USEFUL FOR STREET PURPOSES.

            After discussion, motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HERTZ CORPORATION (LESSEE) AT THE AIRPORT: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN (LESSOR) AND THE HERTZ CORPORATION (LESSEE) REGARDING THE LEASING OF SPACE AT THE MORGANTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF A RENTAL CAR BUSINESS.

            Motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AVIS CORPORATION (LESSEE) AT THE AIRPORT: The below entitled Ordinance was presented for first reading:

            AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN (LESSOR) AND THE AVIS CORPORATION (LESSEE) REGARDING THE LEASING OF SPACE AT THE MORGANTOWN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FOR THE OPERATION OF A RENTAL CAR BUSINESS.

            Motion by Scafella, second by Byrne, to pass the above entitled Ordinance to second reading. Motion carried 7-0.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A GRANT TO RECEIVE FUNDS WHICH WILL PROVIDE OFFICER SALARIES TO CONTINUE A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL DRUG AND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL TASK FORCE: The above entitled Resolution was presented for Council’s approval.

            Motion by Scafella, second by Bane, to approve the above Resolution. Motion carried 7-0.

CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT MORE THAN $7,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS (RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT), SERIES 2006 A OF THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN TO FINANCE COSTS OF DESIGN, ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A NEW PARKING GARAGE, CERTAIN STREETSCAPE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AND ALL NECESSARY APPURTENANCES AND RELATED FACILITIES, AND OTHER EXPENSES AND COSTS RELATED THERETO. The above entitled Resolution was presented for Council’s approval.

            Moved to the July 18, 2006, meeting.

            CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A SURETY BOND FOR THE SERIES 2006 A BONDS RESERVE ACCOUNT, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A GUARANTY AGREEMENT, THE SUPPLEMENTATION OF THE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ORIGINAL ISSUANCE OF THE SERIES 2006 A BONDS AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY THE PROVIDER OF SUCH SURETY BOND. The above entitled Resolution was presented for Council’s approval.

            After the City Manager’s explanation, motion by Bane, second by Scafella, to approve the above Resolution. Motion carried 7-0.

CITY MANAGERS REPORT:

INFORMATION:

Item No 1:

The City has recently received the U. S. Census population estimate for West Virginia Cities for July 1, 2005. Morgantown and Class I and II West Virginia City populations compared to the year 2000 are as follows:

  CITY                                     2000 POPULATION             2005 POPULATION    DIFFERENCE                        ESTIMATE

  Morgantown               26,809                          28,292 + 1,483

  Charleston                             53,421                          51,176 - 2,245

  Huntington                            51,475 49,198 - 2,272

  Parkersburg                           33, 099 32,020 - 1,079

  Wheeling                                31,419                                     29,639 - 1,780

Item No. 2:

As per your request, attached is a memo from the Airport Director reporting the status of commercial airservice at the Morgantown Airport. As you will read, the full schedule of three, round trip, daily flights Monday through Friday and three, round trip flights on the week-ends will be put in place on July 15, 2006.

NEW BUSINESS:

Item No. 1:

As discussed at the recent Committee of the Whole, I recommend that the following projects be adopted as part of the National League of Cities Inclusive Communities Program: Channel 15 promotion of Our Monongalia: A History of African Americans in Monongalia County, West Virginia; Update the City=s ADA Transition Plan; document the different groups that comprise the City of Morgantown; and survey the composition of City Commissions.

Motion by Bane, second by Byrne, to adopt the projects. Motion carried 7-0.

Item No. 2:

The second attachment is a letter requesting $3,000 to support the National Youth Sport Program that has been an important annual event in Morgantown for a number of years. This year though the program has experienced significant reductions in federal funding. Given that this program benefits 350 economically disadvantaged children ages ten to sixteen, I recommend that the City join the County Commission and Board of Education in assuring that the program is continued and that the funding request be granted.

Motion by Miller, second by Scafella, to remove $3,000 from the Escrow Account to support the National Youth Sport Program. Motion carried 7-0.

Item No.3:

The last attachment reports bid results for the Patteson Drive Sidewalk Project. As per the Public Works Director’s comments, I recommend that the contract be awarded to the low bidder Mountaineer Contractors for a total price of $219,725.

After discussion, motion by Spencer, second by Manilla, to award the contract to Mountaineer Contractors. Motion carried 7-0.

CITY CLERK'S REPORT:

No Report.

CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

No Report.

REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (Reverse Order):

Councilor Spencer:Councilor Spencer discussed patriotism; cited parts of a Nation’s Cities article on civic engagement; commended BOPARC staff; questioned High Street 4" sidewalks; spoke of pedestrian safety between the two campuses and requested the Airport Advisory meeting be added on monthly calendar.

Councilor Byrne:Councilor Byrne announced future opening of a Sunnyside Up office and commented on reactions of 150 family members and friends to the economic development and cosmopolitan nature of the area.

Councilor Miller:Councilor Miller endorsed civic engagement; observed that the Planning Commission has no jurisdiction over the proposed parking lot in Westover; said that Dorsey’s Knob was great and thanked people for opening their homes and gardens for the tour.

Councilor Scafella:Councilor Scafella suggested the Planner notify other communities of possible impacts; observed that the Wiles Hill HVAC system started; and discussed quality of life factors: climate, diversions, economics, education, community assets, health care, housing, public safety, transportation, and urban proximity.

Councilor Manilla:Councilor Manilla congratulated the Mayor and Deputy Mayor; and suggested crosswalks from parking areas at city parks.

Councilor Bane:Councilor Bane thanked everyone for their support and compared statistics of local students to those attending the GSA of Fine Arts.

Mayor Justice: Mayor Justice echoed thank you for the support: we work as a team and covered a meeting with the state VisionShare Board.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:30 p.m.

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City ClerkMayor

*A FULL TRANSCRIPT OF ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS IS AVAILABLE ON CD AT THE MORGANTOWN CITY LIBRARY.