The Burnsville Common Council met in regular session on September 9.
Mayor, Paul Bragg called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. In addition to the Mayor, the following city officials were in attendance, Becky Jackson, Steve Wine, Chris Dean, Tom Crutchfield, Jeremy Allen and Colin Dean.
In addition to elected officials, citizen David Connelly, city employees Bryce Scarbro & Pam Wine and Debbie Waldron and Terry Smith, B.P.U.B. members were in Attendance.
Councilman Steve Wine made a motion to approve the minutes and financials.
Terry Smith and David Connelly appeared on behalf of GoMart and Enviroprobe to answer questions regarding the amended site access agreement and the site remediation. Following the discussion, Chris Dean made a motion to approve the agreement,
On behalf of the Burnsville Public Utility Board Debbie Waldron explained that it was costing more in material and labor to run lines to new customers than was being charged and asked council about amending these fees by ordinance. She also said that the DOH permit requests were still in Charleston and it could take months for them to process.
Chris Dean said that he would like to see City Police work during school hours to slow traffic near the school during drop off/pick up and also more midnight hours. Chief Scarbro said he would work on scheduling.
Communication from the Mayor were presented to council. They included: WV Attorney General, re: Opioid Settlement Funds; Braxton Co. Sheriff, re: Property Tax Distribution; WV State Auditor, re: IRP/Public Utility; WV State Treasury, re: Video Lottery; John Verton, re: Braxton Co. Development Authority Board.
Under the topic of Unfinished Business, Steve Wine made a motion to approve the letter requesting a Recipient Change to Flatwoods Canoe Run for the lake line water project. Pam gave an update on the courts.
She presented quotes for the fence replacement. Steve made a motion to approve the bid.
Chris Dean made a motion to recommend John Verton as a representative on the Braxton County Development Authority Board.
Colin Dean made a motion to pay bills as submitted, seconded by Steve, motion carried. Colin made a motion to adjourn at 7:08pm.
Devoted to Braxton County, West Virginia