Land Reuse and Preservation Agency

MORGANTOWN LAND REUSE AND PRESERVATION AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 4 p.m. July 25, 2019 Council Chambers DIRECTORS PRESENT: David Satterfield, Jessica McDonald, Patrick Kirby, Laura Rye, Michael Mills and Tim Stranko DIRECTORS ABSENT: Brent Bailey 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Rye moved to approve the May 23, 2019 minutes as presented; seconded by Kirby. Motion carried unanimously with Stranko abstaining due to his absence. Stranko moved to approve the June 4, 2019 minutes as presented; seconded by McDonalds. Motion carried unanimously with Mills abstaining due to his absence. Rye moved to approve the July 17, 2019 minutes as presented; seconded by Kirby. Motion carried unanimously. IV. CORRESPONDENCE – None. V. PUBLIC PORTION – None. VI. PRESENTATIONS – None. VII. REPORT OF OFFICERS AND/OR DIRECTORS Mills stated he is working on evaluating Greenbelt proposal presented by the Mon Valley Green Space Coalition. Kirby stated he has colleagues who are attending a conference on “Reclaiming Vacant Properties” in October and has asked them to report back with information on topics related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Satterfield thanked Staff and Board members for a successful retreat. Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 1 of 2 Board of Directors Meeting July 25, 2019 Minutes VIII. REPORT OF COMMITTEES - None. IX. REPORT OF STAFF A. Development Services Director • Fletcher stated the Board has completed two retreat sessions working on vision and mission statements along project evaluations processes. He stated the Board will have a third and final session in September. 8. City Manager - Absent. C. City Attorney • Simonton stated that he and Board Chair Satterfield met with the Monongalia County Sherriff's Tax Office representatives regarding the Agency's authority to purchase delinquent properties thru the tax sale process and a written summary will be provided to the Board members in September for review and approval. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS Satterfield moved to adjourn to an executive session to discuss matters relating to the acquisition or development of real estate within the downtown area of the City of Morgantown; seconded by Stranko. Motion carried unanimously. XII. ADJOURNMENT - Stranko moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Kirby. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 4:45 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED: September 26, 2019 BOARD SECRETARY: Land Reuse and Preservation Agency Page 2 of 2 Board of Directors Meeting July 25, 2019 Minutes