MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
January 11, 2011
The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Town Council was called to order on January 11,2011 at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Ronald C. Stone, at WinfieldTown Hall, 1 Main Street, Winfield, WV.
ATTENDANCE
Members Attending – Ronald C. Stone, Mayor; Joe Rumbaugh, Charles Keefer, Charles Eshenaur and Dana Campbell, members; Jackie Hunter, Recorder.
Members Absent: Nathan Fewell
Staff Present: Gloria Chapman, Johnny Hodges, Staff; Tim LaFon, Town Council; Harrison Lucas, Police Chief
Public: None speaking
MINUTES
Minutes of the December 2010 Regular Session were moved to be approved by Dana Campbell. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL
Bills Paid for the month of December 2010 were moved to be accepted by Charles Keefer. Dana Campbell made a second. Motion carried.
The General Fund Financial Statements for the month of December 2010 were moved to be accepted by Charles Eshenaur. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.
The Coal Severance Fund Financial Statement for the month of December 2010 was moved to be accepted by Joe Rumbaugh and seconded by Dana Campbell. Motion carried.
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General Fund 2010-2011 Budget Rev. No. 1.
Charles Eshenaur made a motion to approve 2010-2011 Budget Rev. No 1 as resubmitted. The previous Budget Rev. #1 was rejected by the State Auditorbecause you cannot transfer funds from the Unencumbered Balance to expenditure accounts; therefore, it had to be resubmitted as outlined below. Charles Keefer seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Account Number / Account description / Approved Amount / Debit (Decrease) / Credit (Increase) / Revised Amount700 / Police Dept / 248,995 / 23,000 / 225,995
599 / Contingencies / 114,742 / 4,000 / 110,742
436 / Build. Inspect. / 15,500 / 20,000 / 35,500
757 / Sidewalks / 3,500 / 2,000 / 1,500
753 / Snow Removal / 6,000 / 6,000
975 / Capitol Equip / 10,000 / 5,000 / 5,000
977 / Streets / 5,000 / 5,000
950 / Beautification / 3,000 / 3,000
REPORTS, QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS
Police and Municipal Court Activity.
Chief Lucas reported that the Police Department had logged 3,000 miles during the month of December. Also he noted that there were open positions in the Department for 1 full time officer and 2 part time officers.
Sewer System Report:
The Mayor reported that the project is complete except for the purchase of extra equipment with the surplus monies left over from the USDA loan for the Wastewater Project.
Storm Sewer Report:
The Mayor reported that C.J. Hughes of Huntington was the low bidder on the Storm Water Project. The closing will follow a 60-day hold and the Mayor estimates that construction can commence in early spring.
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Comprehensive Plan The Mayor reported that the Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet on January 20th at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall to start preliminary work on the ideas and suggestions presented to date.
OLD BUSINESS
Appointment – Planning Commission Member - No Action.
Second Reading, Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance 2010-2011-3 Mobile Home Transportation Fee. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M. There was no public response and no written correspondence regarding the ordinance. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:32 P.M. Motion was made by Charles Eshenaur to hold the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance that would require only licensed mobile home movers to obtain a permit from the Town and pay a $ 65.00 fee for transporting the mobile home. Charles Keefer seconded the motion. Motion carried.
WinfieldCommunity Center. The Mayor reported that earnest money had been paid to purchase the Jehovah Witnesses property on Second Street for a community center. He noted that the title had been cleared and that a purchase agreement has been signed. The expect closing within the next week or two.
NEW BUSINESS
Redistricting Winfield
The Mayor stated that he had attended the Putnam County Commission held on January 11th where redistricting was discussed. He felt that dividing the town of Winfield in two different districts and voting locations was not in the best interest of Winfield citizens. He noted that the Commission appointed a committee to look into redistricting Winfield and possibly other municipalities to allow citizens to vote in the same district.
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Mayor/Council Good of the Order.
The Mayor reported that the resolution petitioning the expansion of a third lane on Rt. 817 had been forwarded to the WV DOH. He also stated that a salt spreader and power brush had been purchased for snow removal.
The Mayor also reported an upcoming audit that would last 15 days. He stated that during the last audit, the town received the highest approval given by the West Virginia Auditor’s Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Charles Eshenaur moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 PM until the next regularly scheduled meeting.
______ Ronald C. Stone, Mayor
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Jackie Hunter, Recorder