HURRICANE CITY COUNCIL
May 6, 2013
The Hurricane City Council met in regular session on May 6, 2013, with the following
members present:
Mayor:
Recorder:
Council:
Scott Edwards
Linda Gibson
Reggie Billups
Brian Ellis
Marshall Ginn
Steve Goff
Gerry Spears
Meeting called to order.
The Pledge Allegiance was led by Mayor Edwards.
Grace Pritt, State of WV Poetry Out Loud, Runner up was presented with a certificate for
her accomplishments and also read poems for council.
River Cities Youth Team 2 Cheerleaders were presented certificates for their
accomplishments.
Motion was made by Gerry Spears and seconded by Brian Ellis to approve minutes of the
April 1, 2013, Regular Session. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Steve Goff and seconded by Gerry Spears to approve the minutes of
the April 16, 2013 Special Council Meeting. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gerry Spears and seconded by Steve Goff to approve the minutes of
the April 24, 2013 Emergency meeting. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Marshall Ginn and seconded by Brian Ellis to approve paying the
bills from the General Fund. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gerry Spears and seconded by Marshall Ginn to approve paying the
bills from the Coal Severance Fund. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Steve Goff and seconded by Brian Ellis to approve the General
Fund Budget Revision and submit to the State Auditor. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Steve Goff and seconded by Reggie Billups to have the first reading
of an AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 101.99 GENERAL PENALTY. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Marshall Ginn and seconded by Brian Ellis to have the first reading
of an AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1721 BUILDING INSPECTOR SECTIONS
1721.01 ADOPTION; SECTION 1721.02 INTENT; SECTION 1721.03 BUILDING
INSPECTOR; SECTION 1721.00 PENALTY. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Reggie Billups and seconded by Gerry Spears to approve the DEP
Resolution. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Marshall Ginn and seconded by Reggie Billups to approve the
quote from CIS Insurance for the city liability insurance with a 3 percent increase.
Motion carried.
Hurricane Fire Department Report
Rob Savage reported that the department had 84 calls for service; 35 of them were EMS;
9 car wreaks; 5 structure fires. Fire School went well.
Hurricane Police Department Report
Chief Mike Mullins reported that the department had 551 calls for service. 18 drug
arrest; 42 open cases; 29 cleared; 8 under investigation and 5 open. The department held
a warrant sweep for CAPIS collected $1300 in fines and 8 arrest.
City Manager’s Report
Ben Newhouse, City Manager was not present.
The mayor informed council that Ronnie Woodall was promoted to oversee the Water
Plant and Sewer Plant as well as the maintenance, approximately 30 employees.
Persons from Sign In Sheet
Dave Boyles spoke for residents from High School Avenue against the rehabilitaion
house for addicts that has located on High School Avenue. A petition was presented to
council. After hearing the concerns the mayor advised that the City attorney will be
addressing the issue.
Announcements
The Mayor stated the Main Street Spring Festival was a success.
May 12th from 8:00 to 12:00 @ Valley Park – Health Fair with 52 Vendors
May 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 @ Walmart – Car Show for Children’s Miracle Network
May 20th from 12:00 to 5:00 @ Valley Park – Taste of Putnam 14 Vendors
May 23rd approx. 5:00 p.m. @ Interstate Exit to Valley Park – Run for the Wall
The mayor informed council that the opening date for the Sprayground is June 1st.
Motion was made by Gerry Spears and seconded by Brian Ellis that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
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Approved
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