Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

MORGANTOWN LAND REUSE AND PRESERVATION AGENCY MINUTES 4.p.m. April 25, 2019 Council Chambers DIRECTORS PRESENT: David Satterfield, Brent Bailey, Michael Mills, Jessica McDonald, and Tim Stranko Patrick Kirby (by phone) DIRECTORS ABSENT: Laura Rye (attended Executive Session) STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Ryan Simonton and Director of Development Services Chris Fletcher I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Satterfield noted Kirby was joining the meeting by phone but that he would not be considered present and participating for purposes of establishing a quorum or casting a vote. 11. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING OR WAIVER OF NOTICE Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Stranko moved to approve the March 28, 2019 minutes as presented; seconded by Mills. Motion carried unanimously with McDonald recusing herself due to her absence. IV. CORRESPONDENCE V. PUBLIC PORTION VI. PRESENTATIONS VII. REPORT OF OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS Mills noted a recent request by the West Virginia Community Development HUB for assistance concerning the sunset provision in State Code for land reuse agencies' right of first refusal. Fletcher confirmed and stated he spoke with Taylor Bennett regarding the Abandoned Properties Coalition and provided further explanation. Satterfield distributed a proposed interim policy regarding property interest which included a hierarchy of ideas to aid in considering opportunities brought to the LRaPA. McDonald provided further explanation on the contemplated property evaluation hierarchy and noted it follows the ordinance creating the LRaPA. Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 1 of 3 Board of Directors Meeting April 25, 2019 Minutes Stranko expressed favor in the policy but expressed concerns with the ordinance creating the LRaPA as it does not mention anything about water management, water quality, or watershed management. Mills suggested to develop a matrix to evaluate properties and provide a report card with results. Stranko inquired if the Board needs to focus on the Land Preservation Program provided in the ordinance creating the LRaPA. Satterfield suggested to review and further explore the policy at the retreat. Simonton stated there is a resolution of Council that authorizes the City Manager's office to create and implement a Land Preservation Program which would provide guidelines in developing the planning process. He noted the resolution is flexible. Satterfield stated that McDonald will work with Staff to organize the retreat. VIII. REPORT OF COMMITTEES - none. IX. REPORT OF STAFF A. Development Services Director • Fletcher collected the strategic planning retreat scheduling worksheets and noted they will work on finding a professional facilitator to organize and manage the retreat. B. City Manager - none. C. City Attorney • Simonton stated his office is working with the Secretary of State's Office to file for a Certificate of Existence on behalf of the LRaPA. • Simonton noted that BOPARC is in the process of updating their master plan. • Simonton referred to the resolution authorizing the Land Reuse Preservation Program and stated he will follow up with providing materials and sample documents for reference. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approval of By-Laws Simonton will continue to work on addressing comments or concerns for the next meeting. Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 2 of 3 Board of Directors Meeting April 25, 2019 Minutes XI. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of acquisition or development of property in the downtown area of the City of Morgantown (it is anticipated that the Agency will discuss this matter in executive session as a matter relating to the acquisition or development of real estate). B. Consideration of acquisition or development of property in the Sixth Ward area of the City of Morgantown (it is anticipated that the Agency will discuss this matter in executive session as a matter relating to the acquisition or development of real estate). Stranko moved to adjourn to an executive session to discuss matters relating to the acquisition or development of real estate within the downtown and within the Sixth Ward area; seconded by Mills. Motion carried unanimously. XII. ADJOURNMENT - 5:15 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: May 23, 2019 BOARD SECRETARY: Patrick Kirby, Secretary Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 3 of 3 Board of Directors Meeting April 25, 2019 Minutes