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| PERMIT | APPLICANT | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
| 3457 | Davis Memorial Hospital | Gorman Av | Re-roof HFI bldg | $54,500 |
| 3458 | Davis Memorial Hospital | Gorman Av | Re-roof Physicians Associate bldg | $41,500 |
| 3459 | Leggett, David | 127 Barron Av | Re-roof, deck, siding | $26,500 |
| 3460 | Hospice Care | 169 Diamond St | Renovation | $1,858,412 |
| 3461 | Conrad, Doug | 102 Washington Av | Demolition | $900 |
| 3462 | Jack, Tharon | 200 Wilton Av | Remodel basement | $5,000 |
| 3463 | Carr, Rick | 108 Evergreen Dr | Storage building | $7,000 |
| 3464 | WV State Police | 1600 Harrison Av | Re-roof | $52,750 |
| 3465 | DiBacco, Sandra | 337 Graham St | Re-roof house and garage | $7,000 |
| 3466 | Holland Enterprise | Third Ward School Apartments | Repair brick work | $2,000 |
| 3467 | Walgreens | 615 Randolph Av | Pylon sign and monument sign | $15,950 |
| 3468 | Linder, Robert | 111 Whiteman Av | Re-roof | $4,800 |
LANDFILL
John Simmons, injured scale house operator, visited the landfill, saying his recovery was progressing.
WV DEP approved methodology proposed for a program to sample the waters of the Tygart Valley River downstream of the landfill. Sampling could provide information for DEP to determine if there are circumstances that would allow landfill leachate to be introduced directly into the river.
WATER
The project to replace water mainlines on Davis Avenue was nearing completion.
Deterioration of Filter No. 4 at the water treatment plant may be more widespread than originally thought. Visual indications were that the concrete underlying the filter may also be badly deteriorated. The concrete underlying the filter form part of the clear well. The structural engineer will inspect the project on October 1.
The possibility of temporarily closing a portion of Barron Avenue was mentioned. The area in question, between 11th and Wilcox Streets, would, if closed, allow for the storage of construction-related materials closer to the street.
Operational personnel reported on the Cleveland, OH training seminar, saying it gave good insight into established standards for system modeling.
RULES AND ORDINANCE
Cw Burford said Committee members met with citizen members of an ad hoc committee originally formed to prepare recommendations for an ordinance to regulate cats. The meeting was productive, and a proposal should soon be ready.
The measure proposed to increase the rate of Hotel Occupancy Tax was briefly discussed. All speakers spoke positively of the measure. Cm Beckwith said he was proud of the proactive stance that he and his fellow council members had taken. The extra tax funds to be generated from travelers would provide additional funds for community improvement. The hope was expressed that Randolph county commissioners would follow the city’s lead and increase the rate of Hotel Occupancy Tax in unincorporated areas. Cm Hensil noted that the legislature had only recently enacted enabling legislation allowing for municipal increases in the tax rate.
STREETS
In response to a question, Cm Hensil stated that only the portion of Vernon Avenue lying within the city limit had been paved.
Cm Beckwith requested a copy of the list of streets paved this year.
OTHER BUSINESS
Cm Broughton said he had sold his house on 11th Street, in Fifth Ward, and intended to move to the top of Wilson Street, in Second Ward. He then announced his intention to resign his office as soon as the move was completed, a period of 4-8 weeks. He then commended his fellow council members, saying they communicated well with one another. Having realized completion of the sidewalk on 11th Street, between Delaware Avenue and the Kroger parking lot, he said his only remaining project was establishment of a skatepark.
The mayor said Vision 2010 committee members recently met to report on the status of various undertakings.
The Historic Landmarks Commission intends to present a design guideline proposal for council’s consideration, Cm Talbott said.
Walgreens did not offer the former Davis house to the city prior to its demolition.
The traffic light at Harrison Avenue and Lough Street had been replaced. Timing of the light changes has been regulated, and it seems to be working well.
The WV Department of Highways will consider a recommendation from the historic landmarks commission for decorative traffic signal poles.
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
/s/ Judith A. Guye, Mayor
/s/ Philip J. Graziani, City Clerk
