TOWN OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING  September 5, 2023  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 (X) Quorum present. 3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 2023 were 4. PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Town residents Donna Coates and Melissa Schod appeared before Council to present their plan (attached) to reestablish the Town of Bath Community Garden organization. Discussion was had and concerns of Council MOTION: To accept the plan to reestablish the Town ofBath Community Garden Ye Town of Bath DAR Regent Gail Potter and members requested that the Mayor and Council approve the attached Constitution Week Proclamation. MOTION: To approve the Ye Town ofBath Constitution Week Proclamation- 5. COMMUNIÇATION FROMMAYOR: The Mayor announced the Morgan County Homeless Coalition "Walk a While in their Shoes" event to be held September 9, 2023 from 10am until noon. Councilwoman Hickey further described the event which includes a pig roast at the Hope House and encouraged participation. The Morgan County Partnership is again sponsoring the Zombie Walk to be held on October 21, 2023. They requested permission to have the first block ofFairfax Street east blocked from traffic from 1-4pm that day and provided the route they will use MOTION: To permit the Zombie Walk and Fairfax Street blockage as presented- The Morgan County Jeepers requested that the there be no parking on the first block ofSouth Washington Street on the park side during their events in the Berkeley Springs State Park on September 23, October 28 and December 9. MOTION: To allow the Morgan County Jeepers request as presented- The Chamber of Commerce Food Truck Festival will be held on September 8 Recorder Webster proposed that it be considered that in the future all Bath facilities use, including street closures and parking restriction requests require the submission ofal Facilities Use Application due to Town expenses incurred during these events. A minimum charge of $100.00 was discussed. Further development of the proposal will  approved by Common Consent.  were addressed.  organization as presented- MacLeod/Hickey - Carried  Webster/Skinner- Carried  (attached).  Hickey/Hall- Carried  Webster/Skinner- Carried (attached) as previously agreed.  proceed.  COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS  1    1. BATH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Next meeting is September 6 at 4:30pm at 2. PARKS & REC: No report at this time. The next meeting is September 20. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC): The next meeting is September 21. 4. RAIL/TRAIL (NBRT): The progress report has been submitted to the' Town office (attached) and Co-Chair Pete Brown was in attendance with further details. 5. STREETSCAPE: Committee Co-Chair Pete Brown has submitted reports on Streetscape, the Berkeley Springs State Park and the Greenway mausoleum projects 6. TRAIN DEPOT: Chairman Webster submitted a Facilities Use Application for the Depot lot for vehicle parking during the Apple Butter Festival. All proceeds will be MOTION: To approve the Depot lot Facilities Use Application as presented- 7. LANDMARK COMMISSION (HLC): Next meeting is September 21 at 2pm. 9.1 FINANCE: Chairwoman Webster delivered the following bills for approval: (a) Town ofl Bath $19,230.62- Motion to approve: Webster/Hickey- Carried (b)BSWW $5,548.61 - Motion to approve: Webster/MacLeod- Carried (c) Cemetery $3,858.00- Motion to approve: Webster/Schene-Carried (d) Tree Board $24.50- Motion to approve: Webster/MacLeod- Carried (e) NBRT $24.00- Motion to approve: Webster/Macleod- Carried (f) Streetscape $993.00- Motion to approve: Webster MacLeod- Carried Councilman Schene conveyed the Committee's intent to diligently work to 10. TREE BOARD: Councilwoman MacLeod announced that the Warm Springs Watershed Association plans a mulching and maintenance day on September 12 from 9am until 1pm. The Berkeley Springs High School Future Farmers of America 11. GRANT: The next meeting is September 11 at 4:30pm. Chairwoman Hickey reported that the Committee is drilling down on the priority of needs of the community. She hopes to focus on public safety necessities such as the BSVFD fire truck, cameras, 12. PUBLIC SAFETY: The next meeting is September 13. Chief Carper has arranged meetings with additional company prospects to bid on supplying the Town with 13. CEMETERY: The next meeting is August 23. Counciwoman Skinner reported that mowing is finished in Greenway Cemetery for the year. She is waiting for quotes for the mausoleum repair work. Contractors have until September 15 to respond. A family is researching masonry work needed on a wall near the front ofGreenway at their family's 14. PUBLIC WORKS: Chairwoman MacLeod advised that repairs are being made on  the Courthouse.  to the Town (attached).  donated to the Depot project for future improvements.  Hickey/Schene- Carried  8. CLERK/RECORDER REPORT: No report at this time.  administer Bath finances using best practices.  organization will assist in this necessary work.  safety vests and officer pay. video surveillance.  plot. Skinner will keep Council updated.  2    equipment and that two trucks and the tar buggy have been sold. Paving will begin 15. ORDINANCE: The next meeting is September 20. Chairman Schene is visiting 16. BSWW: Chairman Hall reported that the committee is preparing for the next meeting on supt August 20. The BSWW is planning for the retirement of Superintendent Jainniney. 17.PUBLIC COMMENT: Lisa Swanson of Duane Street inquired about maintenance issues on that street. Public Works Chairwoman MacLeod will look into the issues. Alex Teixeira expressed concern about the speed of vehicles traveling on North Washington Street traveling south on this street near. his home and business, The Trail Depot. He is also worried about people crossing N. Washington Street to Williams and the Berkeley Depot with no crosswalk at the location. The Mayor and Chief explained their current work toward obtaining an electronic speed indicator and a crosswalk for the  soon on Green Street from Rt. 9t to Fairfax Street. Shepherdstown to research the benefits ofHome Rule.  location. Attest:  18. MOTION' TO ADJOURN: Approved by Common Consent.  Mipohetemk  Recorder Safla  3    Town of Bath Community Garden Purpose of the community garden:  Increase availability of nutritious foods Provide opportunities for learning Building stronger community ties Stress reduction Improving wellness  Proposed use:  Makei food available to garden workers  Extra produce to Starting Points, Senior Center, et cetera Getting young people involved in where their food comes from Giving people a chance to learn to grow their ownt things  Teaching opportunities during the year- weeding, growing strategies, produce processing  How to inform community of upcoming events: Facebook page, local interest pages Fliers in community on bulletin boards and: such Possible blurbs in newspapers  Plans for staged garden revival:  FALL  Mowing, weed eating, removal of extra overgrown plant material  Delineation of planting beds Possible fall crop of greens, garlic, et cetera Ready beds fort fall Hardscape repair Possible pond repair WINTER  Plan diversification of items to bei included in next year's de garden  Obtain seeds not already on hand Prune trees inl late winter- possible workshop Discuss raised beds for better access  Contact local arborists to solicit tree chips as soon as they become available    SPRING  Remove overwintering weeds Work on paths and beds Plant spring crops Build support structures for crops WEED! (And mow) Mulch as needed Pond care SUMMER  Continue planting and harvesting as available Weed and mow as required Pond care Teach plant care, IPM, uses  Community! interest sign up: Donna Coates (540)692-0032 Melissa Schod (717)752-2196 Joan Betz 571)217-0603 Cathy Hill (508)295-6932 Pioneers 4H Club Ray' W. 301)331-3880 Felicia Smalley 304)620-3442 Savanna Brown 304)283-9750 Heather Beckwith Craig  Shannon & Joe Apsey Clarity Homestead 304)995-7357  Pricilla &. Joyce. Jones (208)505-7138    Zoaa 5  Sharon Corrick From: Sent: To: Subject:  summer@morganpartnershp.org Monday, August 28, 202310:55AM ownotbatn@wwdsinet Zombie Walk  Good morning, Sharron!  lam writing to ask permission to have our annual Zombie Walk.  Each year we have a community outreach activity focusing on prevention called the Zombie Walk. We would need the area used for the Farmer's Market in front of the courthouse blocked off from traffic on October 21st from 1-4pm. At around 3:30 we will begin the walk ont the sidewalks starting down Mercer St, turning left ati the Mexican restaurant on Independence St and then another left on the! 522. Again, only sidewalks are being used for that part SO traffic flows  freely.  My number is 304-702-9841 ify youl have any questions!  Thank you SO much! Summer Goller MC After 3 Program Director  Morgan County Partnership Program Facilitator     es  FoodTruckFestival  OM Fairfax St8 Congress St  September 8th5-9pm  iil a  Butterfly Potatoes . Corn Dogs . Funnel Cakes Grilled Cheese . Shaved Ice . Desserts . And More! Plus an Axe Throwing Booth, Face Painting, and More!  Fairfax St & Congress St, Downtown. Grab some food, then explore the  shops & businesses ofbeautiful Berkeley Springs, WV!  Berkeley Springs - Morgan County Chamber of Commerce f  Berkeipring@ambetcom . Morgan County Welcomes You!    Status of Streetscape, State Park and NBRT Projects for Town Council  Tuesday September 5, 2023 STREETSCAPE  Phase V: Design:  Still expect the 90% design and cost estimate by the end of September. This will trigger the 90% review with DOH and give us a good set of data to compare with the budget.  Berkeley Springs State Park Grant & Project  Still awaiting a date from District 5 on the Pre-Construction Conference that will be held inTown. Notified Scott Fortney of this conference and he provided some overall  requirements for the Park to remain open tot the public.  Repairs to the Cemetery Mausoleum  RFQ is out for Quotes - due Sep 15th. Placed ad in Messenger (Sep 6th edition) to  maximize potential bidders.  NBRT  Nothing new on DOH solicitation for Design/Build contract bids. Letting Date: 12-12- The solicitation fori the construction of the innovative storm water management system on Parcel 1B at the Depot Lot continues. Job Showing was held Monday Aug 28th. Planned  2023; Target Completion date: 3-28-2025 Bid Opening is September 7th. Bridge Inspection Reports  New Item: Fairfax Street  Summary of inspection reports and changes over time along with suggested. Agenda for a meeting between Town Council members and the district 5 Bridge Engineering staff  was sent to Town Council Members today.    $ of of A  $A        $A AA I$        - - 2 $  $