City Council

November 26 , 2019 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairmont was held at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th day of November, 2019, at the Public Safety Building located at 500 Quincy Street in Fairmont, West Virginia. Mayor Merrifield called the meeting to order. Councilmembers present were: First District Joshua D. (Josh) Rice Second District Frank G. Yann Third District Karl (David) Kennedy Fourth District Kenneth (Brad) Merrifield Fifth District Barry H. Bledsoe (arrived 7:06) Sixth District Dora Kay Grubb Eighth District Thomas (Tom) Mainella Ninth District Donna M. Blood Absent: Seventh District Philip R. (Phil) Mason Also present were: City Manager Valerie Means City Attorney Kevin Sansalone City Clerk Janet L. Keller Police Chief Steve Shine IN RE: COUNCILMEMBER MASON EXCUSED The Mayor entertained a motion to excuse Councilmember Mason from this meeting. Motion: Councilmember Kennedy moved to excuse Councilmember Mason. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Blood. The Mayor declared Councilmember Mason excused from tonight’s meeting by voice vote of Council. IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES Rev. Larry Buckland gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the 1 Flag led by Councilmember Mainella. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Merrifield noted that each member of Council had received a copy of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on November 12, 2019. Councilmember Rice moved to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yann. The Mayor declared the minutes approved as submitted by voice vote of Council. IN RE: PROCLAMATION PRESENTED TO END EPILEPSY DAY The Mayor presented a proclamation to “End Epilepsy Day” to WV Chapter Director of the Epilepsy Foundation, Chris Mullett and to WV Teen Speak Up Ambassador, Carlie Ice. PUBLIC HEARINGS IN RE: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ’S 2019-20 20 ANNUAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND Pursuant to a notice duly published in the Times-West Virginian on November 18, 2019, a public hearing was convened to obtain citizen input on a proposed ordinance providing for a General Fund Budget Revision. The Mayor asked if anyone present desired to speak to the proposed ordinance. Ms. Means spoke in favor of this proposed ordinance. She said this is a normal part of our review of our General Fund budget to make sure our accounts are in line. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was called to a close at 7:10 p.m. IN RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 1832 DULY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2019, WHICH ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ’S CURRENT PAY PLAN AND LIST OF OCCUPATIONAL CLASSES FOR ALL CLASS TITLES AND EMPLOYEES, TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES TO THE RULES GOVERNING OVERTIME OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Pursuant to a notice duly published in the Times-West Virginian on November 18, 2019, a public hearing was convened to obtain citizen input on a proposed ordinance amending the current Pay Plan to accommodate changes to the rules governing overtime obligations under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. 2 The Mayor asked if anyone present desired to speak to the proposed ordinance. Ms. Means spoke in favor of this ordinance. She noted that this was a very important ordinance to make sure our Pay Plan is in line with the Federal Law. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was called to a close at 7:11 p.m. IN RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, NAMELY: CERTIFICATION # DESCRIPTION MAP PARCEL # 246595 LS 96-97 OGDEN AVE 03-34 296 FROM THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF DELINQUENT AND NON-ENTERED LANDS AS A RESULT OF THE NON- PAYMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE TAXES; RATIFICATION Pursuant to a notice duly published in the Times-West Virginian on November 18, 2019, a public hearing was convened to obtain citizen input on a proposed ordinance authorizing the purchase of two parcels on Ogden Avenue from the State of WV Tax Sale. The Mayor asked if anyone present desired to speak to the proposed ordinance. Ms. Means spoke in favor of this ordinance. This ordinance helps us to purchase another piece of property that will help us with our reduction in blight. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was called to a close at 7:12 p.m. IN RE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION AND NAMING OF THOSE CERTAIN STREETS OR ROADWAYS SITUATE IN THE PLEASANT VIEW HOMES SUBDIVISION SITUATE IN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND IDENTIFIED AS WINDSOR DRIVE, PLEASANT LANE, WINDMILL STREET, AND CHAPLIN CIRCLE ON THE PLAT PREPARED BY CHADAN ENGINEERING, INC., ENTITLED “PLEASANT VIEW HOMES DATED OCTOBER 12, 2018 ”; DEDICATION Pursuant to a notice duly published in the Times-West Virginian on November 18, 2019, a public hearing was convened to obtain citizen input on a proposed ordinance naming the streets in the Pleasant View Homes Subdivision off Garrett Avenue. The Mayor asked if anyone present desired to speak to the proposed ordinance. 3 Ms. Means spoke for the ordinance. She stated that this ordinance is important to the City of Fairmont. She noted that this was a beautiful subdivision and this ordinance will give them a chance to officially have the names of the streets named. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was called to a close at 7:13 p.m. IN RE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1696 CODIFIED AS PART ONE- ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER SEVEN-BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES, ARTICLE 171 PARKING AUTHORITY, SECTION .08 RATES, OF THE FAIRMONT CITY CODE, TO INCREASE RATES FOR DAILY VEHICULAR PARKING FROM $1.50 TO $2.00 PER DAY, AND TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR VEHICULAR PARKING ON THAT CERTAIN PARKING LOT SITUATE ON PARCEL 24 OF MARION COUNTY TAX MAP 03-01 COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE OIC LOT Pursuant to a notice duly published in the Times-West Virginian on November 18, 2019, a public hearing was convened to obtain citizen input on a proposed ordinance to increase the parking rates for daily vehicular parking from $1.50 to $2.00 per day and to establish rates for the OIC Lot. The Mayor asked if anyone present desired to speak to the proposed ordinance. Ms. Means spoke in favor of this ordinance. She reported that she and staff support this ordinance and it came from the recommendation of the Parking Authority. She noted that this ordinance will increase the daily parking rate from $1.50 to $2.00 and that daily rate had not been adjusted since 2007. She noted that this ordinance also establishes the rates for the parking lot next to the OIC building. There being no one else to speak, the public hearing was called to a close at 7:14 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS IN RE: HIRING OF TWO NEW POLICE OFFICERS Councilmember Rice extended congratulations to the two new police officers that were sworn in by the City Clerk on Monday, November 25th. Councilmember Yann noted that he attended the swearing-in ceremony where Drew Amick and Karl Streyle took their Oath of Office. IN RE: POLICE OFFICER HUDSON COMMENDED Councilmember Yann reported that he had comments about one of the officers, Officer Hudson. He was called out for a very emotional situation and his handling of it showed his experience and his understanding and the family was very thankful that he was the one on call. 4 IN RE: DR. MARTIN AT FSU COMMENDED Councilmember Kennedy congratulated Dr. Martin at FSU for making it work to form a Police Academy in the northern part of WV. IN RE: NEW PROGRAM WITH AUDITOR ’S OFFICE Councilmember Kennedy mentioned the new program, OpenGov, with the WV State Auditor’s Office and said this is a tremendous milestone for the City. He noted that this will bring us into fiscal transparency with the State Auditor’s Office. IN RE: CHRISTMAS DECORATION IN DOWNTOWN Councilmember Grubb thanked the people in downtown Fairmont for the holiday decorations. IN RE: MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Councilmember Grubb noted that Main Street Fairmont was selling two different Christmas ornaments this year. She said that one is for the 200th anniversary of Fairmont and the other is for the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival. Councilmember Blood stated that she thought the decorations looked beautiful coming into the downtown and it was really nice to see. IN RE: WEST VIRGINIA RECEIVED FUNDING Councilmember Grubb mentioned that she received word that West Virginia received over $1 million from Amazon to be used for the homeless and the people in need. IN RE: FEAST OF SEVEN FISHES MOVIE Councilmember Grubb reported that because the way the theater is set up here, they can only show the Feast of the Seven Fishes movie one time and that will be on December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Councilmember Bledsoe stated that the Feast of the Seven Fishes movie was filmed in Fairmont and Rivesville and was produced and directed by local boys, the Tinnell Boys, and if you don’t get to see it at the theater, it is available now on Amazon to rent or buy and everyone really needs to see this movie. IN RE: FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES FESTIVAL Mayor Merrifield mentioned that the Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival will be held in 5 downtown Fairmont on Saturday, December 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He noted that the cooking school will be held on Friday, December 13th starting at 5:00 p.m. CITIZENS PETITIONS IN RE: PRESENTATION AWARDED TO POLICE CHIEF SHINE FRANK JARMAN , Director of Marion County Family Resource Network, attended the meeting tonight representing the Marion County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition. He presented Police Chief Steve Shine with an award for his involvement with this organization and with his efforts in fighting substance abuse prevention in Marion County. He has been along with them every step of the way and updating the Coalition on trends and law enforcement techniques as well as leading the Coalition in the fight to keep their message proficient and clear. IN RE: BUSINESSES IN FAIRMONT AARON ASHLEY , Fairmont Building and Investment Company, 309 Cleveland Avenue, addressed Council regarding the businesses that have located in Fairmont. He said his company is still growing and moving forward. He said that since 2017, he has put nearly a dozen businesses back in downtown Fairmont and he is thankful to have growth in downtown. He said that he still has plenty of space in his facility for other businesses. He noted that his building is six stories, 73 rooms, and currently has 23 tenants. He then asked the City of Fairmont to squeeze some money out of their budget for some dumpsters that can be placed in his parking lot stating that it will help with the amount of trash that is at the Mid-City Bridge. IN RE: NAMING OF NEW 4TH STREET BRIDGE JUDY BUSSEY , 811 Short Avenue, addressed Council in support of the resolution that is on the agenda in support of naming the new 4th Street Bridge after her aunt, Rose Anges Rolls Cousins. She then read from a statement that had been prepared by her family in support of the name. She said that it would be such a honor to know the naming of the bridge would be after her family member. IN RE: WATER COMPLAINT RESOLVED MIKE SMITH, a resident of Nicki Street in Pleasant Valley, thanked the City Council for helping him to get the water problem straightened out on his street. He explained that he came to a Council meeting in December of 2018 and addressed Council at that time regarding a water situation and Council pointed him in the right direction to get his water issue corrected. He also commended all of the Water Department employees for their hard work and dedication to the City. IN RE: PARKING SITUATION REBECCA MORAN, 306 Maryland Avenue, stated that she has a businesss located at 6 700 Morgantown Avenue. She shared with Council a recent experience that she had with purchasing a building and opening it at 700 Morgantown Avenue. She said that businesses should not have to jump through hoops that the City itself is not able to comply with and that small businesses should not have to suffer for the City’s lack of procedure of what are common business practices and that is opening a new building for business. She said that she is speaking about ADA but these comments should hold true to every aspect of opening a business. She went on to say that she can run her business from anywhere, from her home, anywhere from this state or anywhere in the nation. She chose to remain here because of her ties to the area. She said that most days she is the only person in the building and it is less open to the public than any of the previous occupancy at the store front. She went on to say that they did add a bathroom on the main level and made sure the space was ADA compliant. During their inspection on September 11th she was told that neither the bathroom nor the existing wheelchair ramp that had serviced the previous businesses were compliant and additional changes would need to be made so they can pass the City inspection. She and the contractor both researched ADA and then she spoke with the City inspector regarding the handrails. She was also told that the ramp was insufficient and that ADA parking was required and they dropped everything to make that happen. She then called the City inspector to follow up to see what she needed to do to have the required space painted and was told that she needed to come in and fill out an application. She came to the City Building on September 17th and was told that there was no application and in the end wrote the information on a blank notepad which was information that could have been taken over the phone and was presented to the Parking Authority meeting the next day. She received a call after that meeting to let her know that it was approved and asked if that was the end of what she needed to do to become ADA complaint. A week later she got several confused calls from Public Works to ask why they were being asked to paint a space and once again she was told told to fill out an application at the City Building. She then called the City back to make sure she had done all of the necessary paperwork that she needed to do on her end and she was told that she had. She then called Public Works to explain that and let them know that they needed to follow up with the City and everything had been approved at the Parking Authority meeting. On October 2nd she received another call from Public Works and they were at her building to paint the space but could not figure out where to paint it and wanted her to be present to show them where it was. Since she was given no notice, she was out of the state and not available to come down and show them where to paint the parking space. She mentioned that she was pretty frustrated after all of these calls and informed them that she was not personally requesting the space but a requirement that she was told by the City that they had to have and that they should figure it out. She received a letter last week stating that the issue was put before the Parking Authority again something that she was not informed of and did not know about and that the space is now unapproved and unrequired. She is asking that the City acquire training and education on actual ADA requirements for their inspectors and develop a process for businesses to formally apply for spaces so that no other businesses will receive this run around in the future. Should the City require things on pre-1993 buildings, documentation of those requirements should be provided upon application of a construction permit and available on the City’s website for people to find. If a streamline process is not already in place for individuals who need ADA spaces painted 7 outside of their homes or work places, she could not find one anywhere on the website and this should also be put in place. Mayor Merrifield stated that he hated to hear that story but things happen sometimes and he knows at Council’s last Strategic Planning session changing things like that from not happening, it was on the list of things to focus on and without knowing the particulars, he can assure Ms. Moran that it will be checked in to. Ms. Means noted that she was aware of the situation and she was glad that Ms. Moran came to speak tonight because there were a lot of things that she said that she wasn’t aware of. She said that she only knew that it was brought to the Parking Authority one time so if she was told that it was approved by the Parking Authority that was not an accurate statement and that should never have been said to her. She then apologized for that. She said that it was only brought to the Parking Authority one time and they did review it and there was just not enough space that could be used for handicapped parking near that building. She then said that she and Ms. Moran has a meeting set up for next week and she will look into some of the other things that were said. She then apologized for any inconvenience that she went through. Ms. Moran said there is a space there and no one ever parks in it so should someone come to her business and need close parking to use their nice ramp into their accessible space, the space is there. It‘s the fact that as a small business owner, this was a lot of inconvenice and a lot of burden put on them and when changes were required to be made, they made them and they dropped everything to make it happen and she feels like the City is not being responsible. Ms. Means said that she is saddened to hear that she feels that way because obviously we want to do what we need to do to help our businesses. She noted that they will have a further conversation on that. She then said that they could not find a place that could be marked as handicapped that fit in the way they turn onto from Morgantown Avenue as well as the neighbor’s driveway and how tight that street is and that is why the Parking Authority could not approve the handicapped spot there. CITY MANAGER ’S REPORT IN RE: TRASH PICK UP DELAYED Ms. Means reported that there will be no trash pickup on Thanksgiving Day. IN RE: PUBLIC WORKS COMMENDED The City Manager commended the Public Works workers for the wonderful job they did in putting up the holiday and Christmas decorations all over town. IN RE: SATURDAY IS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Ms. Means reminded everyone that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday and to 8 shop local. IN RE: PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVE The Manager reported that next week Code Enforcement will be doing a public safety initiative and as they are out doing their code enforcement job they are also going to be noticing any properties that are not identified by their address number. She noted that it was very important that each home has the correct address on it and it helps for emergency and public safety. As they see them, they will be leaving a notice for the owner to make sure that the house numbers are applied. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL BUSINESS IN RE: ADOPTION, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ’S 2019-2020 ANNUAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of an ordinance providing for a General Fund Budget Revision. Motion: Councilmember Mainella moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Rice seconded the motion. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present and the ordinance designated as Ordinance No. 1839 was duly adopted. IN RE: ADOPTION, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 1832 DULY ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 2019, WHICH ORDINANCE PROVIDES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ’S CURRENT PAY PLAN AND LIST OF OCCUPATIONAL CLASSES FOR ALL CLASS TITLES AND EMPLOYEES, TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES TO THE RULES GOVERNING OVERTIME OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of an ordinance amending the current Pay Plan to accommodate changes to the rules governing overtime obligations under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Motion: Councilmember Rice moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Blood seconded the motion. 9 Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present and the ordinance designated as Ordinance No. 1840 was duly adopted. IN RE: ADOPTION, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT PROVIDING FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, NAMELY: CERTIFICATION # DESCRIPTION MAP PARCEL # 246595 LS 96-97 OGDEN AVE 03-34 296 FROM THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF DELINQUENT AND NON-ENTERED LANDS AS A RESULT OF THE NON- PAYMENT OF THE REAL ESTATE TAXES; RATIFICATION Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of two lots on Ogden Avenue from the WV State Tax Sale. Motion: Councilmember Kennedy moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Blood seconded the motion. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present and the ordinance designated as Ordinance No. 1841 was duly adopted. IN RE: ADOPTION, AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION AND NAMING OF THOSE CERTAIN STREETS OR ROADWAYS SITUATE IN THE PLEASANT VIEW HOMES SUBDIVISION SITUATE IN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, FAIRMONT DISTRICT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND IDENTIFIED AS WINDSOR DRIVE, PLEASANT LANE, WINDMILL STREET, AND CHAPLIN CIRCLE ON THE PLAT PREPARED BY CHADAN ENGINEERING, INC., ENTITLED “PLEASANT VIEW HOMES DATED OCTOBER 12, 2018 ”; DEDICATION Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of an ordinance naming the streets in the Pleasant View Homes Subdivision off Garrett Avenue. Motion: 10 Councilmember Yann moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Rice seconded the motion. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present and the ordinance designated as Ordinance No. 1842 was duly adopted. IN RE: ADOPTION, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1696 CODIFIED AS PART ONE- ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, CHAPTER SEVEN-BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES, ARTICLE 171 PARKING AUTHORITY, SECTION .08 RATES, OF THE FAIRMONT CITY CODE, TO INCREASE RATES FOR DAILY VEHICULAR PARKING FROM $1.50 TO $2.00 PER DAY, AND TO ESTABLISH RATES FOR VEHICULAR PARKING ON THAT CERTAIN PARKING LOT SITUATE ON PARCEL 24 OF MARION COUNTY TAX MAP 03-01 COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE OIC LOT Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of an ordinance to increase rates for daily parking from $1.50 to $2.00 per day and to establish rates for parking at the OIC Lot. Motion: Councilmember Blood moved for the adoption of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Rice seconded the motion. Discussion: Councilmember Bledsoe stated that he will be voting against this ordinance because not only does he think that we should not be raising the rates, he thinks that we should be taking a serious look at our parking in downtown Fairmont. He said that we need to consider if we want to keep charging people for the privilege of working downtown. Roll call was taken by the Clerk and the following votes were recorded: Councilmember Rice Yes Councilmember Blood Yes Councilmember Grubb Yes Councilmember Mainella Yes Councilmember Bledsoe No Councilmember Kennedy Abstain Councilmember Yann Yes Mayor Merrifield Yes The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted by majority vote of those Councilmembers present and the ordinance designated as Ordinance No. 1843 was duly adopted. IN RE: ADOPTION, A RESOLU TION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA REQUESTING THAT THE WEST VIRGINIA 11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, UNDERTAKE TO OFFICIALLY NAME THE COAL RUN HOLLOW REPLACEMENT BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF FAIRMONT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, IN HONOR OF ROSE AGNES ROLLS COUSINS Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of a resolution requesting that the WV Department of Transportation officially name the Coal Run Hollow Replacement Bridge in honor of Rose Agnes Rolls Cousins. Motion: Councilmember Mainella moved for the adoption of the proposed resolution and the reading of a synopsis in lieu of the entire resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yann. The Clerk read the proposed resolution by synopsis for the first time. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present. IN RE: ADOPTION, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ENDORSING THE PROSPECT OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER SITE OF THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE OFFICE BUILDING SITUATE AT 107-109 ADAMS STREET, FAIRMONT, MARION COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of a resolution endorsing the development of the former site of the WV State Office building at 107-109 Adams Street in downtown Fairmont. Motion: Councilmember Blood moved for the adoption of the proposed resolution and the reading of a synopsis in lieu of the entire resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rice. The Clerk read the proposed resolution by synopsis for the first time. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present. IN RE: ADOPTION, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT APPROVING THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PRIORITIES DATED NOVEMBER 2019 12 Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of a resolution approving the Goals, Objectives and Priorities dated November 2019. Motion: Councilmember Rice moved for the adoption of the proposed resolution and the reading of a synopsis in lieu of the entire resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Blood. The Clerk read the proposed resolution by synopsis for the first time. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present. IN RE: ADOPTION, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRMONT APPROVING THE CITY OF FAIRMONT ’S PARTICIPATION IN THE “OPENGOV SMART GOVERNMENT CLOUD” SPONSORED BY THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE AUDITOR ’S OFFICE Mayor Merrifield entertained a motion for the adoption of a resolution approving the City’s participation in the “OpenGov Smart Government Cloud” program sponsored by the WV State Auditor’s Office. Motion: Councilmember Bledsoe moved for the adoption of the proposed resolution and the reading of a synopsis in lieu of the entire resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rice. The Clerk read the proposed resolution by synopsis for the first time. Roll call was taken by the Clerk. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted by unanimous vote of those Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT The Mayor entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion: Councilmember Mainella moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rice. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned by voice vote of Council at 7:58 p.m. 13