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The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7439 Fax: (304) 284-7525 www.morgantownwv.gov AGENDA MORGANTOWN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 3. PLEDGE: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. April 5, 2022, Special Meeting Minutes B. April 5, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes 5. CORRESPONDENCE: A. Designate a day in April as Rotary International Day in celebration of the visit of Mr. Sekhar Meta, Rotary International President as requested by local Rotary President-elect Dr. V.K. Raju. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Boards & Commissions 8. PUBLIC PORTION WHICH SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RULES ESTABLISHED BY COUNCIL AND ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION: 9. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board - Mayor Selin, Ex-officio B. Special Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness - Members: Mayor Selin, Deputy Mayor Trumble, Councilor Vega, Councilor Harshbarger, Councilor Butcher. Next scheduled meeting May 19, 2022, 2pm via Zoom. 10. CONSENT AGENDA: 11. NEW BUSINESS: 1  A. Consideration of the APPROVAL of the Rates of Levy Laid by the City of Morgantown and approved by the State Auditor for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022, in accordance with Chapter 11 Article 8 of the West Virginia Code B. Consideration of APPROVAL of A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 2021-32 and Providing that Masks are No Longer Required for Public Meetings C. Consideration of APPROVAL of A Resolution Authorizing Requests for Congressionally Directed Spending 12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 13. REPORT FROM CITY CLERK: 14. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY: 15. REPORT FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A. Pursuant to West Virginia Code section 6-9A-4(b)(12) to discuss potential litigation B. Pursuant to West Virginia Code section 6-9A-4(b)(9) to discuss real estate in the City of Morgantown 17. ADJOURNMENT: For accommodations please call or text 304-288-7072 2  City of Morgantown Item 4A. SPECIAL MEETING April 5, 2022 Special Meeting April 5, 2022: The Special Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Morgantown was held in City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 6:02 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Jenny Selin, Deputy Mayor Danielle Trumble, Council Members Joe Abu- Ghannam, Bill Kawecki, Ixya Vega, Dave Harshbarger and Brian Butcher. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Selin. Executive Session: Pursuant to West Virginia Code Section 6-9a-4(b)(2)(a) to discuss Personnel Matters in considering new appointments for Board and Commissions. Motion by Deputy Mayor Trumble, second by Councilor Abu-Ghannam, to go into executive session. Motion carried by acclamation. Present: City Council. Time: 6:04 p.m. Sister Cities Commission 6:00 p.m. – Elizabeth (Liz) Finklea 6:15 p.m. – Helen Friedberg Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board 6:30 p.m. – Michael Rockis ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, motion by Deputy Mayor Trumble, second by Councilor Harshbarger, to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:20 p.m. ___________________________ ___________________________ City Clerk Mayor 3  4/12/2022 4:28 PM Item 7A. Boards & Commissions • Board of Zoning Appeals – 2 Vacant Terms and 2 Alternate Terms Members: Logan Shamberger, Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/2022), Heidi Cook, Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/22 – 12/31/24), Chris Benison, and Kevin Meehan (Alternate member), Vacant position Alternate member (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/2022), Vacant position Alternate member (3-year term 1/1/21 – 12/31/2023) Term to expire 12/31/22 – Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/2022), Vacant position Alternate member (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/2022) No one has applied at this time. • BOPARC Board – 1 Vacant Term Members: Danielle Trumble, Jenny Thoma, Cal Shamberger, Rachel Fetty, Jenny Selin, Vacant position (6-year term 7//17 – 6/30/23), and Susan Klingensmith. Interviewed: Peter Giacobbi 7/27/21, Jim Heiko 8/10/21, Ash Orr 8/31/21, Lisa Di Bartolomeo 10/26/21. Applicant who has applied: Alexandria Svolos Scheduled to Interview: Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 • Building Commission – No Vacancies Members: Marlene Savino, Aaron Reel, Terry Jones Term to expire: None No one has applied at this time. • Civilian Police Review & Advisory Board – 9 Vacant No Members at this time: Applied and interviewed: Rachel Fetty 8/10/21, Mary Clark 9/21/21, Ross Jones 10/5/21, Richard Burks 11/30/21, Stephen Prince 11/30/21, Joseph Scotti 12/7/21, Robert Bob Cohen 12/7/21 (letter from NAACP recommending him), Shirley Robinson 12/21/21, Nicholas Anderson-Amore 2/1/22, Ronald Allen 2/1/22, Dr. Dady Dadyburjor 2/15/22, Brian Blackburn 2/15/22, Megan Gandy 2/22/2022, Amy Chandler 2/22/2022, James Stevens 3/29/22, Michael Rockis 4/5/22 Terms to expire: 3 open positions not filled will expire on 5/17/2022. No one has applied at this time. Removed: Jan Derry 10/19/21, due to moving to Florida. • Cultural Arts Commission – 1 Vacant Term Members: Vacant position (4/1/2022 – 3/31/2026), Richard McEwuen, Mark Downs, Mark McCoy, Nikki Bowman-Mills, Ron Dulaney, Joshua Williamson, Brian Butcher. Term expired 3/31/22 – Vacant position (4/1/2022 – 3/31/2026) Applicant who has applied: Alexandria Svolos Scheduled to interview: Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 • Fairmont – Morgantown Housing Authority – 1 Term to Expire 8/3/2022 Members: Jay Rogers, Margaret Stout, Marcella Yaremchuk, John Fallon, and Brian McAllister Terms to expire 8/3/2022: Margaret Stout Applicant who has applied: Brennan Williams Scheduled to Interview: Brennan Williams 4/26/22 • Fire Code Board of Appeals – 3 Vacant & 2 terms to Expire 4/30/2022 Members: Vacant position – Legal (3-year term 5/1/19 – 4/30/22), Pat Esposito, Vacant position – General Contractor (3-year term 5/1/19 – 4/30/22), Edward Heyden, Larissa Cason, Mark Lambert, Vacant position - ALT Member (3-year term 5/1/9 – 4/30/22), and Jonathan McGee. 4  4/12/2022 4:28 PM Item 7A. Terms to expire 4/30/2022: All positions above Scheduled to interview: Mark Lambert 5/3/22, Applicants have applied: Mark Lambert Interviewed & Reappointed: Edward Heyden 3/1/22, Larissa Cason 3/1/22 Not reapplying again: Pat Esposito • Health & Wellness Commission – 2 Vacant Terms and 2 Terms to Expire 12/31/2022 Members: Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/21 – 12/31/23), Lynn Castro, Kimberly Kelly, Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/22), Margaret Karcher, Sabina Nduaguba, Ixya Vega, and Ronalie Abeyratne (student). Terms to expire 12/31/2022: Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/20 – 12/31/22), Margaret Karcher, and Ronalie Abeyratne Interviewed: Joseph Scotti, PhD. (12/7/21) Applicant who has applied: Alexandria Svolos Scheduled to interview: Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 • Historic Landmarks Commission –1 to Expire 11/4/2022 Members: Jessica Eichlin, Shannon Tinnell, Vacant position (4-year term 11/5/21– 11/4/25), Mark Lambert, and Bill Kawecki. Scheduled to interview: Term to expire 11/4/2022: Jessica Eichlin No one has applied at this time. • Human Rights Commission – 4 Terms to Expire 6/30/2022 Members: Ash Orr, Daniel Trejo, Bonnie Brown, Zoey Svolos, Rosalyn Lauderback, Don Spencer, Jena Martin, and Tim Harston. Terms to expire 6/30/2022: Ash Orr, Daniel Trejo, Bonnie Brown, and Zoey Svolos. Resignation: Don Spencer 5/2022 Applicants who has applied: Ross Jones, Joseph Scotti, Ash Orr, Daniel Trejo, Zoey Vilasuso, and Alexandria Svolos Scheduled to interview: Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 Interviewed: Ross Jones 10/5/21, Joseph Scotti 12/7/21, Ash Orr 3/29/22, Zoey Vilasuso 3/29/22 Appointed: Zoey Vilasuso 4/5/22 • ICC Board of Appeals – 2 Vacant and 1 to Expire 4/30/2022 Members: Vacant position - Master Electrician (5-yr term – 5-yr term 5/1/20 – 4/30/25), Jim Pompili, Barry Dickson, Pat Esposito, Vacant position - Civil Engineer (5-year term 5/1/21 – 4/30/26)). Terms to expire 4/30/2022: Pat Esposito No one has applied at this time. Not reapplying again: Pat Esposito • Land Reuse & Preservation Agency Board – No Vacancies Members: David Satterfield, Laura Rye, Jessica McDonald, Brent Bailey, Patrick Kirby, Tim Stranko, and Michael Mills. Terms to expire: None Applicant who has applied: Brennan Williams, and Alexandria Svolos Scheduled to interview: Brennan Williams 4/26/22, and Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 • Library Board – 1 Term to Expire 6/30/2022 Members: Meredith Hartery, Judith Lannin Panagakos, Penny Pugh, Sue Carpenter, and Linda Durfee. Terms to expire 6/30/2022: Penny Pugh Applicant who has applied: Alexandria Svolos 5  4/12/2022 4:28 PM Item 7A. Scheduled to interview: Alexandria Svolos 4/26/22 • Morgantown Housing Advisory Commission – No Vacancies Members: Brian Walker, Gail Lipscomb, Lisa Darden, Alexis McMillen, Jennifer Hagerty, James Craig, Adelheid Schaupp, Arthur Trussler, Sara Ruff, Rachel Fetty, Bill Kawecki, Sara Maloney, and Term to expire: None Applicant who has applied: Brennan Williams Scheduled to interview: Brennan Williams 4/26/22 • Morgantown Utility Board – 1 Term to Expire 10/31/2022 Members: J. T. Straface, Tom Witt, Barbara Parsons, Erik Carlson, Karen Kunz Terms to expire 10/31/22: J. T. Straface No one has applied at this time. • Parking Authority – 4 Terms to Expire 6/30/2022 Members: Shane Mardis, Charles McEwuen, Amy Dale, Jeanne Hagen, and Brian Butcher Terms to expire 6/30/2022: Shane Mardis, Charles McEwuen, Amy Dale, and Jeanne Hagen. No one has applied at this time. • Personnel Board – 1 Vacant Term and 1 Term to Expire 6/30/2022 Members: Suzanne Gosden Kitchen, Vacant position (3-yr term 7/1/21 – 6/30/24), Sarah Stevenson Terms to expire 6/30/2022: Sarah Stevenson Applicant who has applied: Larissa Cason Interviewed: Larissa Cason 3/1/2022 • Planning Commission – 1 Vacant Term and 2 Terms to Expire 12/31/2022 Members: Sam Loretta, Tim Stranko, William Blosser, William Petro, Mike Shuman, Peter DeMasters, Vacant position 7th Ward (3-year term 1/1/22 – 12/31/24), AJ Hammond, Danielle Trumble. Terms to expire 12/31/22: William Blosser 3rd Ward and Peter DeMasters 6th Ward No one has applied at this time for the following terms that will be expiring on 12/31/22. • Sister Cities Commission – 4 Vacant and 3 to Expire 5/31/2022 Members: George Leis, Helene Friedberg, Elizabeth Finklea, 3 Vacant positions (6/1/21 – 5/31/24), Bryan Phillips, Vacant position (6/1/20 – 5/31/23), Ixya Vega, Lola Contreras (Ex-Officio), Vacant (Ex- Officio). Terms to Expire 5/31/2022: George Lies, Helene Friedberg, and Elizabeth Finklea. Applicant who has applied: Elizabeth Finklea, Helene Friedberg, and George Lies Scheduled to Interview: George Lies 4/19/22 Interviewed & Reappointed: Elizabeth Finklea 4/5/22, and Helene Friedberg 4/5/22. • Traffic Commission – 2 Vacant - 4th & 5th Wards Members: 1st Ward Francis Brownfield, 2nd Ward Tony Tarantini, 3rd Ward Charlie Byrer, 4th Ward Vacant position 4/4/21 – 4/3/2024, 5th Ward Vacant position 4/4/21 – 4/3/2024, 6th Ward Sharon Patrick, 7th Ward Martin Dombrowski, Damien Davis Engineering Department, William Runyan Morgantown Police Department, William Blosser Planning Commission, Dave Harshbarger, Chip Wamsley, Matthew Cross. No Terms to Expire in 2022. Applicant who has applied: Brennan Williams 5th Ward Scheduled to Interview: Brennan Williams 5th Ward 4/26/22 • Transit Authority Board of Directors – 2 to Expire 12/31/2022 6  4/12/2022 4:28 PM Item 7A. Members: Carol Heiberger, Jenny Dinsmore, Marly Hazen, Jeremy Evans (County/City), Terri Cutright (County), Ron Bane (County), and Wesley Nugent (County). Terms to expire 12/31/2022: Marly Hazen and Jeremy Evans No one has applied at this time. • Tree Board – 1 Vacant and 2 to Expire 11/14/2022 Members: Donna Foster, Matthew Cummons, Vacant position (3-yr term 11/15/20 – 11/14/23), Dan Brown, Jon Weems, Dave Barnett, Greg Dahle, Joe Abu-Ghannam, Marchetta Maupin. Terms to Expire 11/14/22: Dan Brown and Jon Weems Applicant who has applied: Alexandria Svolos 4/29/22 • Urban Landscape Commission – 2 Vacant and 2 to Expire 11/14/2022 Members: Vacant position – Horticulture (3-yr term 7/1/20 – 6/30/23), Michael Hasenmyer, Kara Hurst, Vacant position – Plant Health (3-yr term 7/1/21 – 6/30/24), Mel Burch, Danielle Trumble, Marchetta Maupin (ex-officio). Resigned: Kara Hurst Terms to Expire 11/14/22: Michael Hasenmyer and Vacant Position No one has applied at this time. • Ward & Boundary Commission – 3 Vacant Members: 1st Ward Sarah Barnes, 2nd Ward Cindy O’Brien, 3rd Ward Vacant (2-yr term 7/1/21 – 6/30/23), 4th Ward Vacant (2-yr term 7/1/21 – 6/30/23), 5th Ward Johnathon Trumble, 6th Ward Alice Meehan, 7th Ward Vacant (2-yr term 7/1/21 – 6/30/23). No terms to Expire in 2022. No one has applied at this time. • Woodburn Commission – 2 Vacant and 3 to Expire 12/31/2022 Members: Chris Haddox, Johnathon Trumble, Evan Fedorko, Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/22 – 12/31/24), Vacant position (3-year term 1/1/22 – 12/31/24), Marti Shamberger, Ron Dulaney, Danielle Trumble. Terms to Expire 12/31/22: Chris Haddox, Johnathan Trumble, and Evan Fedorko No one has applied at this time. 7  Item 11A. The City of Morgantown 389 Spruce Street Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304) 284-7421 Fax: (304) 284-7418 www.morgantownwv.gov Finance Department MEMO DATE: April 12, 2022 TO: Christine Wade, City Clerk FROM: Kevin Tennant, Finance Director RE: Agenda Item ________________________________________________________________________ Please include on the agenda for April 19, 2022 under New Business: Consideration of the APPROVAL OF THE RATES OF LEVY LAID BY THE CITY OF MORGANTOWN AND APPROVED BY THE STATE AUDITOR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 11 ARTICLE 8 OF THE WEST VIRGINIA CODE. Attached is the Levy Order and Rate Sheet to be included in the Council packets. After approval, please sign the Levy Order and Rate Sheet and return to me for submission to the State Auditor’s Office. Thank you. 8  Item 11A. MUNICIPALITY OF MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA LEVY ORDER AND RATE SHEET 2022 - 2023 The following is a true copy from the record of orders entered by this entity on the 19 day of April, 2022. SIGNATURE: Municipal Clerk or Recorder Column E Certificate of Valuation Levy Taxes Current Year Assessed Value for Tax Purposes Rate/$100 Levied Class I Personal Property $ 0 12.500 $ 0 Public Utility 0 0 Total Class I $ 0 $ 0 Class II Real Estate $ 480,561,070 25.000 $ 1,201,403 Personal Property 1,448,436 3,621 Total Class II $ 482,009,506 $ 1,205,024 Class IV Real Estate $ 552,960,060 50.000 $ 2,764,800 Personal Property 160,307,484 801,537 Public Utility 65,643,969 328,220 Total Class IV $ 778,911,513 $ 3,894,557 Total Value & Projected Revenue $ 1,260,921,019 $ 5,099,581 Less Delinquencies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes 4.00% 203,983 Less Tax Discounts 1.00% 48,956 Less Allowance for Tax Increment Financing - see worksheet (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) 418,697 Total Projected Property Tax Collection 4,427,945 Less Assessor Valuation Fund 2.00% 88,559 (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) Net Amount to be Raised by Levy of Property Taxes For Budget Purposes $ 4,339,386 9  Item 11B. Resolution No. 2022-__ A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2021-32 AND PROVIDING THAT MASKS ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS The City of Morgantown hereby resolves that, due to the reduced risk of infection with COVID-19 relating to lower infection rates in the community, Resolution No. 2021-31, which required attendees of public meetings of The City of Morgantown to wear a face covering designed to limit airborne spread of disease, is rescinded. Attendees of public meetings of The City of Morgantown are no longer required to wear face coverings, but shall be permitted to wear face coverings designed to limit the airborne spread of disease in their discretion. Adopted this ____ day of April, 2021: __________________________________________ Mayor __________________________________________ City Clerk {01707750.DOCX } 10  Item 11C. Resolution No. 2022-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUESTS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING The City of Morgantown hereby resolves that the City Manager is authorized to make application for funds available through Congressionally Directed Spending by submitting requests to West Virginia Senators Manchin and Capito in accordance with such procedures, forms, rules, and regulations as may be required by the offices of the Senators, or either of them, or by the United States Senate and its committees; and The City of Morgantown further resolves that it anticipates that the City Manager will request allocation of Congressionally Directed Spending funds in the approximate amount of Six Million Dollars for the purpose of constructing a new fire station to replace the existing South High Street fire station, as well as for such other funds and projects as may be in the best interests of the City of Morgantown and as may be proposed by the offices of Senators Manchin and Capito, or either of them; and The City of Morgantown further resolves that the City Manager is authorized to execute any applications, requests, reports, responses, studies, or other materials necessary and helpful to assist in requesting Congressionally Directed Spending funds as authorized in this Resolution. Adopted this ____ day of April, 2022: ____________________________________ Hon. Jennifer Selin, Mayor ____________________________________ Christine Wade, City Clerk {01707900.DOCX } 11