Town Council

ATHENS TOWN COUNCIL Regular Session – March 3, 2015 Athens Town Hall The Athens Town Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in the Athens Town Hall. Members present were Carol Bard, Scott Inghram, Timothy Pike, Joseph Manzo, John David Smith, and Lynne White. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Council approved the February 17, 2015 minutes without objection. CITIZENS INPUT Jason Blankenship appeared before Council to discuss sidewalk issues. Bill Skeat appeared before Council to discuss the Town’s non-discrimination ordinance. EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTERLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS Joshua Oliver presented the Wastewater Treatment Plant report that is attached. C.T. Lowe presented the Public Safety report that is attached. OLD BUSINESS Economic Development – No report at this time. Report of Website Committee – Committee continues to gather information regarding sites and providers. Structural Engineer’s Report – No new report. Town Hall requirements – The Town Hall ad hoc Committee met at 6:00 p.m. on this date. The latest iteration of the Committee’s progress is attached. Budget – Council discussed the budget and budget process. Discussion centered on the differences between the three documents used for budget analysis. Mayor Bard will meet with Elizabeth Owen to discuss the process used for budget entries and budget reporting. Council members will send questions we have regarding the budget to Mayor Bard who will then follow-up with the Jeff Feamster, accountant consultant contractually hired by the Town. Repeal of Article 107.02 – On second reading and on a motion by Manzo, second by White, Council approved the repeal of Article 107.02, which states, “To be an eligible candidate, the person must have been assessed with paid taxes upon at least $100 worth of real and/or personal property therein.” Athens Town Council Minutes 03-03-2015 NEW BUSINESS No new business presented at Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS, MAYORAL REPORTS, COUNCIL MEMBER INPUT Mayor Bard disseminated The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office, Chief Inspector Division’s Audit Report of the Municipality of Athens, West Virginia for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. APPROVAL OF CURRENT BILLS (Action on Accounts) On a motion by Pike, seconded by Manzo, Council approved the current bills, which are available for review in the Town Hall. REMINDER Election/Poll Workers – The deadline for filing as a candidate for election is the first Tuesday in April (April 7, 2015). The Town election will be held the second Tuesday in June (June 9, 2015). ADJOURNMENT Nothing further appearing, Pike made a motion to adjourn, Manzo seconded, and the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. __________________________________ __________________________________ Carol Bard, Mayor John David Smith, Recorder Athens Town Council Minutes 03-03-2015