TOWN OF BATH COUNCIL: MEETING  January 23, 2024  1. Call to ORDER: @ 5:30pm by Mayor.  2. ROLL CALL: Scott Merki (X) Susan Webster (X) Elizabeth Skinner (X) Greg Schene (X) Rebecca MacLeod (X) Mary Lynn Hickey (X) Tom Hall (A) Quorum present. 3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of. January 2, 2024 were 4. PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: The Mayor requested Council to amend the agenda MOTION: To bring forward Parks and Rec - Webster/Skinner- Carried. Ashley Moss addressed Council about her desire to serve as a Bath representative on the Board ofDirectors of MC Parks and Rec (application attached). Council's discussion related to the recent resignation of Spencer Shives, better communication with Parks and Rec and programs and projects within the Town. MOTION: To approve the appointment of Ashley Moss as a representative of Bath on the MC Parks and Rec board- Hickey/Schene- Carried MOTION: To return to regular agend-Skiner.5ehene Carried Brock Vanorsdale, candidate for Morgan County Sheriff, introduced himself. Discussion followed concerning policing issues faced by the community. Melissa Schod, Community Garden volunteer, announced that the next meeting of the group would be February 6 at 2pm and welcomed suggestions for the upcoming 5. COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR: The Mayor reminded Council ofthe Auditor's Budget Training on February 20 in Martinsburg. Since that evening is also aregularly scheduled Council meeting night alternative dates were discussed. MOTION: To reschedule the Council meeting of February 20 to February 21- Council expressed gratitude to the Mayor for his work with the BSWW and Labor  approved by Common Consent. to bring forward Parks and Rec.  season.  Webster/MacLeod- Carried  Crew during the recent unsafe and inclement weather.  COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS  1. BATH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BDA): Next meeting is February 7, 2024. 2. PARKS & REC: Nothing further. The next meeting is February 21. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC): The next meeting in February 8. PC Recorder Dave O'Connell reported that talks with Michael Dougherty ofWVU Extension Service culminated in the decision to use. his services to review PC work products for his perspectives and suggestions. This will be done at no cost. The PC will meet with 4. RAIL/TRAIL (NBRT): The next meeting is January 31. The progress report has been submitted to the Town office (attached) by Co-Chair Pete Brown. The Committee will meet to discuss next steps since the NBRT bids came in  the Cemetery Committee in February.  1    unreasonably high. Councilwoman MacLeod provided the Berkeley Springs Depot Parcel 1B tree planting contract and scope ofwork which is paid for by grants MOTION: To approve the aforementioned contract as presemtc-Wchsterscnene 5. STREEISCAPE: The progress report (attached) has been submitted by Co-Chair Pete Brown. The project has received reimbursement oft the 30% design cost. The 6.7 TRAIN DEPOT: Chairman Webster advised ofthe organizational meeting held on January 17 of people interested in advancing the Depot and contiguous property for public use, education, recreation, health and economic development. Many ideas were discussed and much enthusiasm was conveyed by attendees. The next meeting  (attached). Carried.  next meeting is February 15.  is February 22.  7. LANDMARK COMMISSION (HLC): Next meeting is January 25. 8. CLERK/RECORDER REPORT: Clerk Corrick presented an Internal Budget Revision for the Police Judges Office and Town Hall (attached). MOTION: To approve the Internal Budget Revision the Police Judges Office and Town and Town Hall as presented- MacLeod/Hickey- Carried Corrick reminded Council ofthe upcoming Bath and BSWW audits on January 26. 9. FINANCE: Chairwoman Webster delivered the following bills for approval: (a) Town of Bath $21,897.64- Motion to approve: Webster/Hickey- Carried (b). BSWW $47,923.13 - Motion to approve: Webster/MacLeod- Carried (c) Hotel/Motel $28,363.29- Motion to approve: Webster/Skinner- Carried (d) BDA $750.00- Motion to approve: Webster/Hickey- Carried (e) Depot $112.75- Motion to approve: Webster/Skinner- Carried Chairwoman Webster warned ofunsustainable burdens on Bath finances and consideration being given to adjustments in the Town's revenue and expenses. 10. TREE BOARD: Councilwoman MacLeod explained that the current Tree Board member's terms had expired and that they were all interested in maintaining their positions on this board. MacLeod' S term follows her term in elected office. MOTION: To reappoint Andy Swaim, Lance Strait, Kate Lehman and Tom Hall to Tree Board member Lehman told Council that the Board plans to again apply for Tree City USA designation which Bath has successfully been granted for many years. 11.GRANT: The next meeting is February 12 at 4:30pm. Chairwoman Hickey identified new grant possibilities ofinterest with the HLC for home owners and Valley Health for Depot and surrounding property for community wellbeing and 12. PUBLIC SAFETY: The next meeting is February 14. The ParkMobile system of metered parking enforcement was explained and discussed. It was requested that the Chiefmake this new system clear to the community through news publications, MOTION: To approve the ParkMobile system for implementation- Schene/Hickey-  the Bath Tree Board- Hickey/Skinner- Carried  fitness.  social media and other methods.  2    Carried  13. CEMETERY: Chairwoman Skinner announced that the WV DEP Make It Shine program will be held again. This cleanup project is very beneficial to the beginning oft the mowing season in Greenway Cemetery and around Town. Event dates to be presented at the next Council meeting for approval are. April 6 with rain date of April 13. 14. PUBLIC WORKS: Next meeting is February 6. Chairwoman MacLeod reported that snow plowing went well during the recent storms. The F150 is in need of maintenance. 15.ORDINANCE: The next meeting is February 15. Chairman Schene introduced for First Reading Ordinance 2024-01-06 amending in part Ordinance 2010-02 (attached). This MOTION: To approve Ordinance 2024-01-06 amending in part Ordinance 2010-02- Councilwoman Hickey presented the Town of Bath Employee Hand Book revision which isa available at Town Hall. Small corrections or clarifications may be necessary. MOTION: To approve the Town of Bath Hand Book as presented with the understanding  ordinance increases fines for traffic violations in Bath.  Hickey/MacLeod- Carried  that small corrections may be needed-HIckeyschene- Carried 16. BSWW: The next meeting is February 7. No report at this time. 17.MOTION TO. ADJOURN: Approved by Common Consent.  Attest: Mayor  Recorder  Ltsnk  Seflaise  3    Town of Bath VOLUNTEER APPLICATION  Committee: Please check off the committee(s) you) want to volunteer to serve on. An * indicates that Town of Bath Ordinances and/or West' Virginia State Code set qualifications to serve on the committee (e.g., Must be a town resident). Check the Town of Bath's Web: Site and/or Facebook Page to see the documents listed below.  Bath Development. Authority  Cemetery Management: and Maintenance Incorporated  Historic Landmark Commission* See document, Qualifications to Serve on the Bath HLC." Planning Commission* See document, "Qualifications' to Serve ont thel Bath Planning Commission,"  Vother:, Parks an hec  (Train Depot, Grant, Parks & Recs, Tree Board, etc.)  Date: helav Name: Ashley Moss  Address: 167 Sir Johns Bun RI Berkeley Springs.WV 254))  Telephone: 240-527- 9044 Emailt Achmas3egmail.com  Cell:  Please explain why you want to serve on the committee? Explain any background, education, orv work or professional experienceyouhavet thatwouldo contributet toy yourservice ont the committee. Ifp possible, attacha copy ofy your resume. Email this form andy your resume to the town clerk at: townofbath@wydsinet. Or mail them to: Town Clerk," Town of Bath, 271 Wilkes Street 25411. Ify you have any questions, call town! halla at 304-258-1102. Thank you.  Updated:1/20/2023    Hello; my name is Ashley Moss, and Iwould like to serve on the Parks and Rec Board. Icurrently work at the courthouse! in the Cirçuit Clerk's Office. Ihavel been in this office for almost 13 years. Istarted volunteering with Morgan County Little League when my oldest son started playing baseball. Ibecame the Secretary oft the Little League. in November of 2022. In November of 2023, lalso became the Public Relations Coordinator. Ibegan attending Parks and Reci meetings about this time because had never been to one before. Att the meeting on 1/17, Parks and Rec announced openings that theyl have due to recent resignations. lam interested in becoming a part of this board beçause I would liket tol learn more about the programs for youth In Morgan. County and' help and volunteer in any wayt thatin may be: able to help. Twilll be attending the meeting on 1/23 andlappreciate you: adding me to the agenda. Thank you  fory your time and consideration of this matter.  M  Ae    Status of Streetscape, State Park and NBRT Projects for Town Council  January 15, 2024 STREETSCAPE  Phase V: Design & Construction the Town for this Payment.  Thrasher has been paid for their $15,000 30% Design Completion Invoice and the WV-DOH has reimbursed The Town also received the nexti invoice ($25,000) for completion oft the 90% design milestone. We are verifying that all comments/corrections toi the 90% design have been completed by Thrasher - prior to Current plans are to complete the PS&E package by late Januarylearly February to support al DOH Letting Design and Floodplain reviews have been requested by' WV-DOH by the Town's HLC and the County  payment.  Date in early Spring. Trying to confirm this plan now.  Floodplain organization. Also evaluating need for any property (line) easements.  Berkeley Springs State Park Project  Current Status:  Essentially Complete: DeLauter removed the major equipment and protective fencing Landscape, grading and seeding along the new: sidewalks was accomplished Final DOH Inspection planned for this week with at formal Punch-List planned  Repairs to the damaged existing asphalt sidewalk between the gazebo area and the Country Inn are tol be included in this Punch-List. Iti is noted that DOH and DeLauter were able toi increase the new: sidewalk area based on funds remaining in the Contract. This new concrete sidewalk runs from the Gazebo area southward to an existing bench along the Run. The nature of thel DOH Work Item/Pay Item contract structure provided the Photos: There are two attachments to this Report. (1)c covers the various earlier work & bridge removal and (2)  basis for this additional work within the Contract Price. was taken in early January after grading and landscaping.  NBRT  Nothing new, but will check this week.  Pete Brown 571-213-3687  1    Berkeley Springs State Park Work-ln-Progress Photos  Repaired Stone Walls of the Run  West Wall  East Wall  Both' Walls - Looking South toward Country Inn Bridge  East Wall  West' Wall with Repair after Removal of  North Bridge    Berkeley Springs State Park Work-ln-Progress Photos  Removing the South Bridge  The New! South Bridge at the Factory Prior to final Black Powder Coat and Decking  New West Side Abutment for New! South Bridge (Behind new stone wall)    Berkeley Springs State Park Work-ln-Progress Photos  Removing the North Bridge  Bridge Sawed in Half-Excavator Could not Break It Free  4 5  The Reason the Bridge was so Hard to Remove (Concrete Deck Strengthened byl Internal Railroad Rails)  Chains from Excavator being Connected to Outer Edge to  "Lever Up" and Pull Bridge    Berkeley Springs State Park Work-ln-Progress Photos New Colored and Stamped Concrete Sidewalks  Example of Curved Area Edge Stamping at Sidewalk Intersection (Cleaning & Sealing not yet done)  East of Run Sidewalk Looking South from Fairfax St (Section nearest camera iss still wet (dark) from washing and  Close-up Near Fairfax St (still wet)  sealant)    Berkeley Springs State Park Final Progress Photos - Jan 11, 2024  New Sidewalks from Fairfax St-Looking South  Bridge from West Side of Run-Looking North  New Sidewalks from Gazebo Area-Looking! North  Viewi from New Bridge- Looking North    Berkeley Springs State Park Final Progress Photos - Jan 11, 2024  New! Sidewalk Details near Pool Entrance New Park Entrance Sidewalk- - looking East toward Court House  New on West Side of RUN near Pool Entrance and Rest Rooms- looking North    Budget Revision Police. Judge Office 141622100 Training 141621800 Postage Budget Revision Town Hall Account 144022000 Advertising 144022300 Professional Services  1/23/2024  Account  Description  Change $ $  Budget  $ (15.53) $ 515.53 15.53 $ 184.47  1/23/2024  Description  Change  Budget  $ (300.00) $ 200.00 $ 300.00 $ 1,800.00  $    $A  $A $A  $A $A $A $A $A $ $ $ $ $ AA    3    8    Z    $    TOWN OF BATH ORDINANCE 2024-01-06  AMENDING IN PART ORDINANCE 2010-02, CHAPTER 78, TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES. SEC. 78-524. FINE SCHEDULE FOR STOPPING,  STANDING AND PARKING OF VEHICLES  1. FINE: SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY1,0-APRIL3O: 2026:  and  A. The Town of] Bath' Traffic and! Motor Vehicles Ordinance 2010-02 as amended adopted on May 4, 2010, shall be amended by the' Town Council to update Sec.78-524. Fine Schedule for Stopping, Standing and Parking of Vehicles. This Fine Scheduleis effective: for the period covering May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026, as follows:  WITHIN 30 DAYS  OVER 30D DAYS $50 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $200 $60 $200 $60 $200 $60 $400 $60 $60  VIOLATION  1. Expired Meter - $15 PAID WITHIN 48 HRS. 2. In front of/blocking driveway 3. Within an intersection 4. On a sidewalk 5. Within 15 feet offirel hydrant 6. On a crosswalk 7. Within an intersection 8. Within 20 feet offirel house driveway 9. Double parking/standing 10. Upon al bridge 11. Where prohibited by sign 12. Where safety endangered 13. Improper parking or wrong direction 14. Handicap parking only 15. Yellow zone or curb 16. More than 18i inches from curb  $25 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $30 $100 $30 $100 $30 $100 $30 $200 $30 $30  2. FINE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE MAY1 1, 2026:  and  A. The' Town of Bath Traffic and Motor Vehicles Ordinance 2010-02 as amended adopted on May 4, 2010, shall be amended by the Town Council to update Sec.78-524. Fine Schedule for Stopping, Standing and Parking ofVehicles. This Fine Scheduleis  effective May 1, 2026 until further notice, as follows:    VIOLATION  WITHIN: 30 DAYS  OVER: 30 DAYS $60 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $120 $200 $120 $200 $120 $200 $120 $400 $120 $120  1.1 Expired Meter- - $20 PAID WITHIN 48 HRS. 2. In front of/blocking driveway 3. Within an intersection 4. On a sidewalk 5. Within 15 feet of fire hydrant 6. On a crosswalk 7. Within an intersection 8. Within 20 feet oft firel house driveway 9.1 Double parking/standing 10. Upon al bridge 11. Where prohibited by sign 12. Where safety endangered 13. Improper parking or wrong direction 14. Handicap parking only 15. Yellow zone or curb 16. More than 18 inches from curb  $30 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $100 $60 $100 $60 $100 $60 $200 $60 $60  3. DELINQUENT PARKING VIOLATIONS:  A. Ifthe registered owner, inj person, online, by phone or by mail, makes payment to the Town of Bath within 30 days from the date ofissuance oft the citation, the parking penalty shall consist solely of the amount oft the original penalty. B. Ifpayment oft the parking citation is not received by the' Town ofl Bath on or before the date fixed on the parking citation, the Town of Bath shall deliver to the: registered owner ar notice of delinquent parking citation. Delivery ofs such a notice may bei made by phone or by first class mail addressed to the registered owner of the vehicle as shown on the . Fines will double for any delinquent parking citation over 30 days as indicated in the D. Any parking citation over 90 days will be submitted to the' Town ofl Bath Municipal Court at which time the: registered owner oft the vehicle will receive a summons with a court date. Failure to appear in court or make payment by the court date will result in additional fines and or suspension ofthe registered owner's license.  records oft the department. above referenced Fine Schedules.  4. ADDITIONALFINE:  A. Any parking citation that is not paid within 30 days will bei in violation of Section 78-488 B. Payment of all fines along with al booting charge of$ $75.00 will be required within 24 hours ofboot placement. After 241 hours, the vehicle will be towed and impounded at the owner's expense. The vehicle will not bei released until all fines and fees have been  and the vehicle willl be subject tol booting.  satisfied.  (Ord. No. 2002-07, 7-16-202)    5. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES: and A. All other ordinances parts  of ordinances, or amendments thereto, oft the' Town of  Bath in conflict with thej provisions ofthis ordinance are hereby repealed.  6. REVIEW! BY TOWN COUNCIL:  determined the' Town of Bath, Town  A. All fees are subject to review and change as  by  Council.  FIRSTREADING: Hoslar  SECOND READING: ADOPTED: MAYOR: RECORDER:  DATE: DATE: