TOWN OF BATH COUNCIL MEETING  Tuesday, April 18, 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 April 4, 2023 were 4. PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Larry Landon presented ai request from St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church that the Town abandon Liberty Street from Mercer Street to S. Washington Street. He also requested the Town establish a fire lane on Bath Street during heavy traffic times. Discussion was had. The Mayor tabled the issues and Regina Gorsuch asked that Council consider allowing day RV parking in the Depot lot during appropriate times. There was discussion. Concurrence formed that details on the logistics, donations and regulations of such activities would have to be created. 5. COMMUNICATION FROMMAYOR: A new American flag has been donated by Chairwoman Skinner reported that the rain date of April 15 turned out to be rainy also. Some volunteers showed up in spite ofthe weather and appreciation was expressed. The Town is making available the materials provided by the WV: DEP to the public for use during better weather for trash and litter collection. Recorder Webster provided the Levy Order and Rate Sheet (attached) for the municipality of Bath for FY 2023-2024 with explanation that the Town rates are the MOTION: To approve the Levy Order and Rates for Bath FY 2023-2024 as  approved by Common Consent.  referred them to the Public Safety Committee.  Further evaluation is necessary.  the VFW for display at the Depot. Appreciation was shown.  same as last year.  presented- Webster/Weber- Carried  COMMITTEE AND BOARD REPORTS  1. BATH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BDA): The nexti meeting is May 5 in the County Commission Room. President Lisa Stine was in attendance and described various projects in development. The Town office was in receipt of a membership MOTION: To appoint Greg Schene to the BDA- Webster/Weber Carried 2. PARKS & REC: The next meeting is April 19 in the Courthouse. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC): President Landon reported that ChiefofPolice Carper attended the last meeting to describe his assessment of Bath and future ideas. 4. RAIL/TRAIL: The progress report has been submitted to the Town office (attached). 5. STREEISCAPE: Committee Co-Chair Pete Brown has submitted reports to the 6. TRAIN DEPOT: Chairman Webster reported that Michael Mills, CEO ofthe Mills Group has done a walk through oft the Depot and will provide a punch list. The  application from Greg Schene.  Town office (attached).  1    hardwood floors and being finished this week by Shenandoah Floors. Webster attended an event planning seminar to assist with Depot opening ceremony plans. 7. LANDMARK COMMISSION (HLC): The next meeting is April 20, 2023. 8. CLERK/RECORDER REPORT: Clerk Corrick presented Budget revisions for the current fiscal year (attached). These changes are made within departments and do not MOTION: To approve the budget revisions as presemte.Simnerweber: Carried Recorder Webster presented a list ofElection Officials for the upcoming 2023 MOTION: To approve the 2023 Bath Election Officials as presented = 9.FINANCE: Chairwoman Webster delivered the following bills for approval. (a) Town of Bath $11,312.77- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried (b) BSWW $57,992.23 - Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman- Carried (c) Cemetery $25.00- Motion to approve: Weber/Chapman-Camed  have to be received by the State Auditor.  municipal election (attached). Chapman/Weber- Carried  10. TREE BOARD: Member Skinner reported that the Arbor Day tree planting will be 12. PUBLIC SAFETY: Chief Carper reported that the two new part time Officers Gardner and Hess have been sworn in. Applications for administrator are being accepted. Much gratitude was expressed by all for the expeditious way that Chief Carper has acclimated to his new position, his professionalism and new Officer hires. 13.CEMETERY: Chairman Skinner advised that mowing in Greenway starts today. Thel bids for the mausoleum work have been completed and have been let to appropriate parties.. 14. PUBLIC WORKS: In response to the need for assistance from the residents of 55 Congress Street Chairman Weber advised that there are two sewer manholes in that street. Sewer issues are to be addressed to the Warm Springs Public Service District. Mayor Merki offered to help the property owners with solving their issue. The Labor Crew took 15. ORDINANCE: Councilman Chapman reported that the! Personnel Policy is still being 16.1 BERKELEY SPRINGS WATER WORKS: The next meeting is May 1, 2023. 17. PUBLIC COMMENT: The owners ofMountain Laurel Gallery expressed  April 20, at the 7-11 at 4pm. 11. GRANT: No report at this time.  chain saw training on April 11. reviewed by the Town's Attorney.  disappointment that the Council had approved a Chamber of Commerce event on May 5 that will restrict parking adjacent to their business. Councilman Weber reminded all that hel had asked ifbusinesses in the area had been consulted previously about the event prior to Council approval. Council concurred that the situation must be addressed with the  Chamber.  17.MOTIONTO. ADJOURN: Approved by Common Consent.  Attest:  Mayor Jtsnil  Recorder 2  Slibslae    MUNICIPALITY OF BATH (BERKELEY SPRINGS), WEST VIRGINIA  LEVY ORDER AND RATE SHEET  2023-2024  The following is a true copy from the record of orders entered by this entity  on the 18 day of April, 2023.  SIGNATURE:  Municipal Clerk or Recorder Column E Certificate of Valuation  Levy 12.500  Taxes Levied  Current Year ClassI  Assessed Value for Tax Purposes Rate/$100  Personal Property Public Utility  $ $ $ $ $  0 0 0  $  0 0 0 33,670 0 33,670 118,895 23,335 26,785 169,015 202,685 10,134 3,851 0 188,700 3,774  Total Class I Class II  Real Estate Personal Property  13,467,820 0 13,467,820 23,778,920 4,666,940 5,357,097 33,802,957 47,270,777  25.000  $  Total Class II Class IV  Real Estate Personal Property Public Utility  50.000  $  Total Class IV  Total Value & Projected Revenue $  $  Less Delinquencies, Exonerations & Uncollectable Taxes  5.00% 2.00%  Less Tax Discounts  Less Allowance for Tax Increment Financing. see worksheet (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only)  Total Projected Property Tax Collection  Less. Assessor Valuation Fund  2.00%  (Subtracted from regular current expense taxes levied only) Net Amount to bel Raised by Levy of Property Taxes  For Budget Purposes  $  184,926    Status of Streetscape, State Park and NBRT Projects for Town Council  Monday April 17, 2023 STREETSCAPE  Phase V: Design Contract:  Jeff Gola (Thrasher design) visited the Town on March 13th to review the proposed design changes for Phase V. These were discussed in detail and we believe there was sufficient input to complete the 30% design product and to Schedule the PFR (Preliminary Field Review) in the Town Jeff is working with DOH (Josh Vincent) to schedule that PFR-7 Target is late. April learly May. Successful completion of this event will trigger a payment to Thrasher from the Town's Streetscape  Account. Ill provide the scheduled date for the PFR when available.  Berkeley Springs State Park Grant & Project  Status:  The DOH solicitation for this construction project has been advertised. It's listed on Bid-X with a The Bid Opening (Letting) is "virtual" only. The results will post around noon on the May 9th with a The. Asphalt Paving Association puts a video of the reading at 10 am also for the opening: Currently we are responding (with the Park Foundation) to Thrasher & DOH on bidders' questions on  Letting Date (Bid Opening of May 9, 2023).  link to bid results: tishow.accmhw.etnetna-MAYO2A  ittp/asphalwy.comLetting.aspx  design aspects  NBRT  Status:  Main Trail & Parcel 1A Contract Letting:  Still waiting for various details to be complete for the Design-Build Contract - have requested latest Apparent activity on the area where the NBRT intersects the Northern By-Pass. Looks like sample  Letting status drilling  Parcel 1B (Storm Water Management System)  Submitted Construction Grant Application to Chesapeake Bay Trust Awaiting response  Pete Brown 571-213-3687    Budegt Revision for the BSPD  4/19/2023  Account  Description  Change  Budget  170010500 Group Health Ins 170022000 Advert/Legal 170022200 Dues & Subscriptions 170022600 Insurance & Bond  $ (1,500.00) $ 12,500.00 $ 600.00 $ 2,200.00 1,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 15,000.00  170010600 Retirement Expense $ (7,600.00) $ 4,400.00 170022300 Professional Services $ 5,000.00 $ 5,500.00  $  SW    Budget Revision for the Town 144021800 Postage 144022000 Advert/Legal Pub 144023200 Bank Fees 144035300 Computer Software 144045900 Equipment  4/18/2023  $ 500.00 $ 900.00 $ 100.00 $ 350.00 $ (20.00) $ $ 150.00 $ 650.00 $ (730.00) $ 270.00  $  g    Draft Election Workers 2023 Ballot Commissioners Betty Kelley NP Joyce Jones R Early Voting Sharron Corrick R Carletta Kerns D Kandy Morris R Betty Kelley NP William Carper R Gloria Jean Cooper R Election Day Poll Workers Carletta Kerns D Kandy Morris R Kevin Kellman NP Joyce Jones R Counting Board Marji Kellman NP Priscilla. Jones-I Libertarian Steve Keith R Lucie Crosby I Jane Hutchinson R Alternates John Bohrer R Kelly Bohrer R