TOWN OF BATH COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING March 26, 2025 1. Call to ORDER: @ 10:00am by Mayor. 2. ROLL CALL: Scott Merki (X) Susan Webster (X) Elizabeth Skinner (X) Greg Schene (X) Rebecca MacLeod (X) Mary Lynn Hickey (X) David O'Connell (X) Quorum present. 3. The purpose of this Special Meeting was to discuss the roles and responsibilities of members of Council within the present committee system of governing as utilized by the Town of Bath. The committee system is permitted by the State ofWest Virginia and used by the majority of Class IV Municipalities. Mayor Merki explained his duty which includes such roles as the CEO ofthe Town of Bath and the Berkeley Springs Waterworks and Berkeley Springs Police Department Commissioner. His emphasis was on the role of Councilors in decision making and dealing with staff. There have been occasions when the Mayor believed that over management of staff by a Councilor has caused a negative work environment. With the goal of correcting this situation Mayor Merki and Councilor Schene will consult with Town Attorney Richard Gay to develop guidance for Bath Councilors to more clearly define expectations and limitations of Councilors ofthe Town of Bath. 4. Adjourn by Common Consent. Dnsl StEmak wdn Scott Merki, Mayor Susan J. Webster, Recorder 1