MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2010

The regular monthly meeting of the Winfield Town Council was called to order on
December 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Ronald C. Stone, at Winfield Town
Hall, 1 Main Street, Winfield, WV.

ATTENDANCE
Members Attending – Ronald C. Stone, Mayor; Nathan Fewell, Joe Rumbaugh,
Charles Keefer, Charles Eshenaur and Dana Campbell, members; Jackie
Hunter, Recorder.

Staff Present: Gloria Chapman, Johnny Hodges, Staff; Tim LaFon, Town
Council; Harrison Lucas, Police Chief

Public: Fred Williams of Steptoe & Johnson was present to answer questions
pertaining to The United States Department of Agriculture loan for the Storm
water Project.

MINUTES
Minutes of the November 2010 Regular Session were moved to be approved by
Charles Eshenaur and Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL
Bills Paid for the month of November 2010 were moved to be accepted by
Nathan Fewell. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.

The General Fund Financial Statements for the month of November 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 November
2010 was moved to be accepted by Dana Campbell and seconded by Charles
Keefer. Motion carried.
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Budget Line Item Revision – Building Inspector

Charles Eshenaur moved that the Line Item Budget Revisions as stated below
be approved as follows. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.

Account Account Approved Debit Credit Revised

Number Description Amount (Decrease) (Increase) Amount

437-230 Plan & Zone 120,000.00 ( 50,400.00 ) 69,600.00

Contractual
437-223 Plan & Zone -0- 50,000.00 50,000.00
Prof. Srvcs.
437-220 Planning – 250.00 200.00 450.00
Legal Ads
437-341 Planning 200.00 200.00 400.00
Supplies
750-230 Streets 2,500.00 ( 1, 000.00) 1,500.00
Contracted
750-341 Streets – 1,200.00 1,000.00 2,200.00
Supplies
440-599 Contingencies 114,742.00 ( 2,500.00) 112,742.00

440-341 TH Supplies 12,000.00 2,500.00 14,500.00

General Fund 2010-2011 Budget No. 1.

Charles Eshenaur made a motion to approve 2010-2011 Budget Rev. No 1 as
follows. Dana Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Account Account Approved Debit Credit Revised
Number Description Amount (Decrease) (Increase) Amount

436 Bldg. 15,500.00 20,000.00 35,500.00

Inspector
753 Snow 1,200.00 2,000.00 3,200.00
Removal
950 Beautification .00 3,000.00 3,000.00

977 Streets – 00 5,000.00 5,000.00

Capitol
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REPORTS, QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS

Police and Municipal Court Activity .

Sewer System Report:

The Mayor reported that approval has been given by the Department of
Environmental Protection to purchase aerators and generators for the sewer
plant with the surplus monies left over from the USDA loan for the Wastewater
Project.

Storm Sewer Report:

The Mayor reported that there were a total of 16 contractors at the pre-bid
conference for the Storm Water Project, and that bid opening will be at the Town
Hall at 11:00 AM on December 15, 2010.

Comprehensive Plan The Mayor reported that the Comprehensive Plan

Committee met on December 12 and began the prioritization of tasks to be
completed. The next meeting will be on January 20th.

OLD BUSINESS

Appointment – Planning Commission Member - No Action.

Public Hearing & Second Reading of Ordinance 2010-2011-2 USDA Loan –

Storm Water Project - The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
There were no public present to speak and no written correspondence received
regarding the Ordinance. The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.

Charles Keefer made a motion to hold the second reading and adoption for
Ordinance 2010-2011-2 USDA Loan for the Storm Water Project. Nathan Fewell
made a second. Motion carried.

Second Reading & Adoption of Ordinance 2010-2011-4, 5 & 6 – Text

Amendment to Subdivision Plan Review, Permitted Principal Uses, Articles
1349.02, 1351.02 & 1353.02. Charles Eshenaur moved to hold the second
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reading & adoption of Ordinance 2010-2011-4, 5 & 6 amended to read that no

development, other than that of a single-family residence shall be permitted with
prior site plan approval. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS
First Reading Ordinance 2010-2011-3 Mobile Home Transportation Fee.
Motion was made by Joe Rumbaugh to hold the first reading of the Ordinance
which 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.

Winfield Community Center. Charles Eshenaur made motion to authorize the

Town to purchase the Jehovah Witnesses property on Second Street for
$ 170,000 to be used as a Community Center. Charles Keefer made a second.
Motion carried.

Resolution Petitioning the WV DOH to Expand the Third Lane on Route 817.
Charles Eshenaur moved to authorize a Resolution petitioning the WV Division of
Highways to expand the third land of Route 817. Charles Keefer made a second.
Motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing the Transportation Enhancement Grand from WV

DOH – 2010 Streetscapes U340-WIN Phase II. Nathan Fewell made motion
to authorize a Resolution for the TE Grant for the 2010 Streetscape Project
U340-WIN Phase II. Charles Keefer made a second. Motion carried.

Mayor/Council Good of the Order. The Mayor reported that the Woodland
Forest Bridge replacement has been completed and the bridge is in use.

ADJOURNMENT

Nathan Fewell moved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 PM until the next
regularly scheduled meeting.

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Ronald C. Stone, Mayor

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Jackie Hunter, Recorder