TOWN OF BATH COUNCIL: MEETING  June 21, 2023  1. CALL TO ORDER: @ 5:30pm by Mayor.  2. ROLL CALL: Scott Merki (X) Susan Webster (X) Chris Chapman (X) Rose. Jackson (X) Elizabeth Skinner (X) Greg Forney (A). Rick Weber (X) Quorum present. 3. REVIEW OF MINUTES: Minutes ofthe Regular Meeting of. June 6, 2023 were 5. COMMUNICATION FROMMAYOR: The Mayor announced that the 2023 Town ofE Bath Municipal Election had been canvassed and certified (attached) as prescribed by WV Code. The swearing in ofthe new Council will occur on June 29, 2023 at Due to the Independence Day Holiday the regular July 2023 Council meetings will be Gubernatorial candidate Rashida Yost will walk through Bath on September 23, The Local Government Advisory Committee is hosting Wandering West Virginia Morgan Arts Council will begin their Friday evening summer live music Morgan Arts Council will begin their Saturday evening summer concert series on The Mayor acknowledged the service of four Council members for their years of service to Bath. Councilors Weber, Chapman, Jackson and Forney did not run in the recently held election. Appreciation was shown by all in attendance.  approved by Common Consent.  4. PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: None at this time.  4:00pm in Town Hall. held on July 11 and July 25. 2023. Announcement is attached. Waterways (attached) on June 30, 2023. performances June 23 at the Ice House. July 8 in the Berkeley Springs State Park.  COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS  1.E BATHDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BDA): The next meeting is July 7. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC): President Landon presented the Commission's Interim Proposals for the Town of] Bath Comprehensive Plan (attached) for future Council meeting agenda structure and organizational representation between Town and County governmental and private organizations. The proposal will be reviewed. 4. RAIL/TRAIL: The progress report has been submitted to the Town office (attached). Significant progress has been made recently with the WV DOH on this TA grant project. There is a press event scheduled on June 29th in Ranson, WV to announce organizations which have received the 2023 Green Streets, Green jobs, Green Towns grant awards. Rebecca MacLeod submitted an application for this grant for Parcel 1B storm water management. She and Recorder Webster plan to attend the event. 5. STREETSCAPE: Committee Co-Chair Pete Brown has submitted reports to the  2. PARKS & REC: No report at this time.  Town office (attached).  1    6. TRAIN DEPOT: Chairman Webster has set a meeting with Region 9 Planning & Development on June 26 to discuss the process of creating sustainable community 7. LANDMARK COMMISSION (HLC): The next meeting is August 4, 2023. 8. CLERK/RECORDER REPORT: Clerk Corrick confirmed that the Bath Election, Canvass and Certification thereofhad been completed without issue. Gratitude was expressed for the Poll Workers, Counting Board and all who assisted with the 9.FINANCE: Chairwoman Webster delivered the following bills for approval. (a) Town of Bath $4,123.89- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried (b) BSWW $57,124.65 - Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried (c) Cemetery $3,690.00- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman-Camied (d) Depot $2,563.86- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried (e) Tree Board $11,388.00- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried 10. TREE BOARD: Councilwoman Skinner reported that the Tree Survey of the Bath Historic District and the three Town owned cemeteries has been completed. 12. PUBLIC SAFETY: Chief Carper reported that the position of Police Administrative Specialist has been filled by Sandra Venuto. She has already proven to be of great assistance to the Department. The Chief has decommissioned the 2012 Dodge Charger. A 2018 Ford Explorer has been purchased and is being readied for service. 13. CEMETERY: Chairman Skinner advised that since there were: no bids for the mausoleum repair project that the Request for Proposal is being rewritten to reflect alternate approaches to the work. The hope is to stay under budget. Seasonal work is underway. 14.PUBLIC WORKS: Chairman Weber advised that the Labor Crew is fully staffed with 16.1 BSWW: Chairman Chapman presented the lease renewal document with Morgan Wireless for placement oftheir equipment on the Fairview Drive water tower. The renewal term is from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2025. The lease had no changes in stipulations other than the monthly lease payment going from $115.761 to $121.55 MOTION: To authorize the Mayor to sign the lease renewal with Morgan Wireless as The next meeting is June 26 with a report from Thrasher Engineering on the final touch- up work on Phase IV Water Line Repair and Replacement. The Mayor requested a  use of the Depot and how Region 9 can assist.  process.  11. GRANT: No report at this time.  seasonal tasks being addressed. 15.C ORDINANCE: Noi report at this time.  presented- Chapman/Weber- Carried complete walk through ofthe project.  17.MOTIONTO. ADJOURN: Approved by Common Consent.  Attest: Mayor  Recorder  And  Slubslne  2    TOWN OF BATH 2023 ELECTION CERTIFICATION Wednesday, June 21, 2023  1.C CALL TO ORDER: By Mayor at 4:30pm.  2. ROLL CALL: Scott Merki (X) Susan Webster (X) Beth Skinner (X) Greg Forney (A) 3. Mayor Merki opened the meeting of the Certification for the Town of Bath Municipal Election of. June 13, 2023. He informed Council that there had been no submittals to MOTION: To certify the Town of Bath Municipal Election results as presented by the Results of the 2023 Town of Bath Municipal Election are certified as follows:  Chris Chapman (X) Rick Weber (X). Rose Jackson (A)Quorum = Yes  contest the Board of Canvass results ofJ June 19, 2023. Board of Canvass- Webster/Skinner- Carried  Mayor Scott Merki Recorder Susan Webster Council Thomas (Tom) Hall 55 David O'Connell Bob Emerick Greg Schene Elizabeth Skinner Mary Lynn Hickey Rob Campbell Rebecca MacLeod Joseph Giles  72 69  39 23 54 60 51 14 51 7  6.N MOTION TO. ADJOURN: By Common consent.  Attest:  Mohtenak  Recorder Sgb    Iwork in the office with Governor Candidate Rashida Yost. Mrs Yost resides in Berkeley County along with owning 2 daycare centers there also. We were looking to do a public walk where anyone and everyone is welcome to join us. We will be holding signs promoting her platform of Children & Families along with The reason for the mid point location is to have a container with bottles of water for everyone to be able to re hydrate themselves. At the ending point we will a table set up with bottles of water along with a few refreshments. For the people that will be walking there  campaign signs.  will be a few drawings for prizes.  When: Saturday September 23rd  Purpose: To show support of Children & Families at the same time tol help give recognition to her campaign showing everyone that she is  running for Governor of West Virginia Gathering Time: 8:30am  Start Time: 9am End Time: 1lam  Starting Location: Berkeley Springs State Park  Mid Point Location: corner of N Washington St & Union St  Ending Location: Berkeley Springs State Park  Contact: Tina Dorsey 304-261-3736 donsy@yostgpvemorong  2009 Professional Ct Martinsburg, WV 25401    EGION  Local Government Advisory Committee wax Chesapeake Executive Council  Regn9  May1,2023  Dear Local Elected Official,  On behalf oft the West Virginia delegation oft the Local Government Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Executive Council (LGAC), we cordially invite you, a local elected official, to join us on our Wandering West Virginia's Waterways Walking Tour, an afternoon peer-to-peer learning exchange focused on exploring the economic impacts of green infrastructure.  When: Friday, June 30, 2023 17:00am 4:00pm  Where: Meeting begins at Morgan Arts Council's Ice House, 138 Independence St, Berkeley Springs for lunch and discussion. Tour continues through Berkeley Springs Green Infrastructure Projects with the Streetscape Committee and Warm Springs Watershed Who: Local elected officials who are passionate about helping their communities.  Association  to share  local priorities with other elected  Why: This tour is an opportunity for you officials and learn about the priorities of your peers.  your  cost to you.  The lunch and tour will be provided for free. We simply ask faces with flood control and green infrastructure. All to share examples of successes and obstacles they  Cost: There is no for a few hours of your time. The tour challenges YOUR community participants will have an opportunity  consists of invited local elected officials. We will have an open discussion about the  Governor Jim  have faced. By elevating local issues and concerns to state leaders, including Justice, LGAC is a strong and trusted voice for local governments within the Chesapeake  Bay Program. To RSVP, please Sincerely,  fillout this form.  have any questions, please contact Patti Bohnsack,  Ifyou  Capacity Building Projects Assistant at bohnsack@allancefornepavoro.  JaRBat  James Barnhart County Commissioner Berkeley County  ALLIANCE fort the Chesapeake Bay  DNFWF    The Local Government Advisory Committee is pleased to host  Friday, June 30, 2023  11:00 4.00  384155 SPRINGS  Wandering West Virginia's  Waterways  Lunch and Tour are Free of Charge JOINUS ON ATOUR OF BERKELEY SPRINGS TO DISCOVER THE ECONOMIC  BENEFITS OF GREENINFRASTRUCTURE  Experience a day of learning, connecting, and Start with lunch at the Morgan Arts Council's Ice House, take a walking tour of the downtown streetscape, and stroll through Widmeyer Elementary School's wetlands and garden. Learn about flood control and beautification mprovements using green infrastructure that  sharing priorities with Region 8&9 elected officials! Connect with personnelf from  the Environmenta: Finance Center to discover new funding opportunities  Click HERE to Register. Ifyou have anyquestions, please email pbohnsack@allanceforthebayorg  could helpy your community.  ALLIANCE forthec Chesapeake Bay  Local Advisory Government Committe -NClw  ONFWF  Regin    REGION  Local Government Advisory Committee lou Chesapeake Executive Council  Regng  Wandering West Virginia's Waterways Itinerary  Friday, June 30, 2023 17:00 am  Meet at Morgan Art's Council Ice House 138 Independence St, Berkeley Springs, WV25417 Welcome Mayor Scott Merki Overview of Tour- County Commissioner James Barnhart Accessing Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure - Natalia Sanchez, Environmental Finance Center  12:00 pm Lunch - Catered by Charlotte's Cafe'  1:00 pm  Walking Tour  Town of Bath Streetscape Committee Congress Street rain garden Train depot  N.Washington: Street in front ofthe Morgan County Courthouse  2:30 pm  Drive to Widmyer Elementary School & Rain Garden at Greenway  Cemetery Walking Tour  2:45 pm  Warm Springs Watershed. Association Widmyer Elementary School Wetlands The rain garden at Greenway Cemetery  4:00 pm  Depart  ALLIANCE fort the Chesapeake Bay  DNFWF    Town of Bath Planning Commission  Interim Proposals for Town of Bath Comprehensive Plan  Introduction. The' Town of Bath Planning Commission is responsible for writing the 2027 Town of] Bath Comprehensive Plan. During our work, we analyze potential options that could be enacted by the Town that contribute to taking care of citizens and improving economic opportunities. Wej propose the following topics for consideration to the newly elected' Town Council to improve the governance oft the' Town of Bath to these ends.  These recommendations are relatively simple and inexpensive to implement. 1.Topic: Expand Town Representation at Stakeholder Forums  Discussion: The Town ofBath relies on the efforts of various external organizations to: meet the needs oft the citizens and promote economic development. These entities make decisions that have direct impact on the authorities and responsibilities oft the Town government, but for which we have little, if any official representation or influence. The Planning Commission has determined that there are signification gaps in coordination between these groups and the Town ofl Bath Government. These organizations include: Berkeley Springs Chamber ofCommerce, Morgan County Economic Development Association (EDA), Morgan County Council, Morgan County Planning Commission, Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council (Region 9), Warm Springs Public Service District, and Morgan Assign town council members or other individuals to represent the Town of Bath equities at the above listed  County School District. Recommendations: forums.  2. Topic: Monthly Committee Reporting Discussion: The Town of] Bath requires the complimentary  efforts of various internal and external committees  and volunteer groups that contribute to the well being ofthe community. Without routine communication between the committees and the Council, there is significant the risk of misalignment with the' Town of Bath goals and priorities. Sixteen Committees are currently listed to provide reports at each twice monthly Town Recommendation: Reduce most monthly Committee and Board Reports" from two to one. for most committees while adding the committee reports listed above. Require each committee representative to provide ai report only once each month, unless the group only meets quarterly. The Finance Chair, Clerk/Reporter and Morgan County  Council Meeting, but most do not attend or provide information to the Town Council.  Council representative would report at each Town Council Meeting.  Proposed First Monthly Town Hall Meeting Reports  Town  1. Finance  1/2    Town of Bath Planning Commission  Interim Proposals for Town of Bath Comprehensive Plan  Town Stakeholder Town Town Spec-Proj Spec-Proj Town Town Town Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Town Town Town Stakeholder Stakeholder Spec-Proj Spec-Proj Town Town Town Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder  2. Clerk/Recorder 3.1 Morgan County Council 4. Bath Development Authority 5. Town Planning Commission 6.Streetscape 7.Train Depot 8. Grant Committee 9. Public Works 10. Ordnance 11. Travel Berkeley Springs 12. Morgan County Council 13. Morgan County Planning Commission 15. Historic Landmark 1.1 Finance 2. Clerk/Recorder 3. Morgan County Council 4.1 Morgan County Parks and Recreation 5. RailTrail 6. Tree Board 7.Public Safety 8. Water' Works 9. Cemetery  1/2 1/2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Qtr 1/2 1/2 1/2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Qtr  new  new new new  14. Morgan County Economic Development Association (EDA) new Proposed Second Monthly' Town Hall Meeting Reports  new.  10. Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce 11. Morgan County School District. 12. Warm Springs Public Service District 13. Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council (Region 9)  new new new new    2023 Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns  PRESS EVENT  P0ken: Thursday,june: 29, 2023 Tinte: 10:30am P0heve: Jefferson Medical Center dhab: Celebration of 36 awardees  300 - S Preston St, Ranson, WV: 25438 receiving almost $2 million of funding for helping communities: Increase Green Spaces in urban areas Reduce storm water runoff Improve the health of local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay Enhance quality of life and livability msennettecotrust.OIB.  Bue29 Jefferson Medical Center Ranson ,WV  Please RSVP to Megan Sennett  Green Streets. Green Jobs. Green Towns  dep) Chesapeake Bayl Trust  Chesapeake Bay Program  Megan V. 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