Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

MORGANTOWN LAND REUSE AND PRESERVATION AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2019 ♦ 4 p.m. Public Safety Building ♦ Conference Room DIRECTORS PRESENT: David Satterfield, Jessica McDonald, Patrick Kirby, Laura Rye, Brent Bailey, and Tim Stranko DIRECTORS ABSENT: Michael Mills STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Ryan Simonton and Director of Development Services Chris Fletcher I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING OR WAIVER OF NOTICE III. PUBLIC PORTION – None. XI. NEW BUSINESS A. Bylaws Simonton presented the draft by-laws providing explanations of the revisions associated with board member comments. Following a discussion and clarification, Stranko moved to adopt the by-laws as presented; seconded by McDonald. The motion passed unanimously. B. Consideration of acquisition or development of property in the downtown area of the City of Morgantown. Stranko moved to adjourn to an executive session to discuss matters relating to the acquisition or development of real estate within the downtown; seconded by Kirby. Rye asked for clarification as to whether she might have a conflict of interest given her employment with MVB Bank and whether she should recuse herself over an abundance of caution. Simonton advised her that her participation in present Board discussions in executive session or deliberations and decisions in open session concerning the acquisition or development of property do not appear to present a conflict of interest by virtue of her employment with MVB Bank. A conflict would appear to be triggered if MVB Bank was directly involved. Examples given would be if her employer was involved in financing, bond purchase, landowner, land purchaser, etc. Ryan advised that because matters that might trigger a conflict are not currently present, Rye would not be required to recuse herself. Rye assented with Simonton’s recommendation and opted not to recuse herself. Stranko’s motion to adjourn to executive session carried unanimously. Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 1 of 2 Board of Directors Special Meeting June 4, 2019 Minutes The Board returned to open session. Stranko moved to authorize execution of the real estate purchase agreement concerning 430 Spruce Street, Morgantown, West Virginia under the terms presented to the Board. The motion was seconded by Kirby. Satterfield asked for confirmation that City funds were available for the escrow deposit and for immediate use and delivery of items included in the terms of the purchase agreement. Simonton confirmed said funds are available and will be transferred accordingly. Stanko's motion to authorize execution of the purchase agreement passed unanimously. XII. ADJOURNMENT - Rye moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Bailey. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 5:48 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: July 25, 2019 BOARD SECRETARY: Patrick Kirby , Secretary Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 2 of 2 Board of Directors Special Meeting June 4, 2019 Minutes