Town of Chesapeake

The council discussed updates on the RFP audit, including the submission of the audit contract and the need to locate missing bank statements. A second reading of the Municipal Fee New City Ordinance Article 766 was conducted. Chapman Technical Group was selected as the Town's new engineering firm for the Sanitary Board. The council approved the opening of a Business cash drawer for the city office. The discussion regarding Aluminum Parking Bays for City Dump Trucks was tabled. The Chesapeake Police Department report was presented. Concerns were raised about loose non-skid mats on sidewalks, police car bids, and a vacant house on 121st st. A citizen inquired about the Municipal fee increase and the PSC code for utility tax utilization and surcharge.

The council discussed the State Auditors office meeting to adopt levy rates for property taxation. They considered hiring Roger Townsend and Townsend Government Administrative Services (T-GAS) to handle government affairs, and an Intern Clerk to assist with administrative duties and the sewer system smoke test. The council reviewed the status of city indebtedness, received an update on the Porter Cotton Park, and discussed concerns such as the sewer system, overgrown yards, and the possibility of inmate work. They also considered a beautification project and issues raised by citizens, including storm water runoff and standing water. Senator Eric Nelson attended the meeting, offering his assistance.

The council discussed the Public Service Commission of WV requirement to update the 2020 Annual Report, the State of WV assigned audit for FY 2016-17-18-19 & 20, and smoke testing commencing in the Town of Chesapeake. Concerns were raised about nonprofit animal rescue organizations, loose dogs, fireworks cutoff time, cleanup of Ches-Mar Apartment land, and combating trash on property and overgrown lawns.

The council discussed updates on the RFP audit and the need to locate missing bank statements. They conducted the final reading and acceptance of Town Ordinance 766 regarding Municipal Fees. A decision was made to purchase a carport for the town's dump trucks. The Chesapeake Police Department report was presented. There were recommendations to use Mountaineer Manufacturing for the town sign. Concerns were raised by citizens regarding financial readings, sidewalk replacements, and traffic issues.

The meeting addressed the town council's new tax status as employees of the Town of Chesapeake, based on the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Roger Townsend of Townsend Governmental Accounting Services (T-GAS) was introduced to offer accounting services tailored to small municipalities. The FY 2022 Town of Chesapeake's Budget (July 1st 2021 -- June 30th, 2022) was presented, with detailed analysis on the thought process behind, the consideration given to, and the fiscal priorities of the Town of Chesapeake.