Facilities Committee  — Charleston, WV
Date: 2021-12-06
Time: 17:00

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – AT LARGE

Jennifer Pharr Facilities Committee, Chair
3 Lambert Place Unit #3 Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee
Charleston, WV 25314
Telephone: 304-615-7574
jennifer.pharr@cityofcharleston.org




TO: Facilities Committee
FROM: Jennifer Pharr, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA CIVICCLERK
 Council Chambers, City Hall
 Charleston, WV

 There will be a Committee meeting of the Facilities Committee on December 6, 2021 – 5:00 PM

The agenda will be as follows:

 APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 1. 8-16-2021

 DISCUSSION
 1. Discuss project for purchasing a new voting and telecommunications system for Council
 Chambers

 RESOLUTIONS
 1. Resolution No. 563-21 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to order the demolition of the
 former fire station located at 502 26th Street, and to contract with the City’s on-call demolitions
 contractor, West Virginia Demolition, Inc., to perform the demolition work.



JP/ns
 *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

CITY OF CHARLESTON
 West Virginia
 Council Member – AT LARGE

Jennifer Pharr Facilities Committee, Chair
3 Lambert Place Unit #3 Planning, Streets and Traffic Committee
Charleston, WV 25314
Telephone: 304-615-7574
jennifer.pharr@cityofcharleston.org




TO: Facilities Committee
FROM: Jennifer Pharr, Chair
RE: Committee Meeting

 THIS MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AND CAN BE VIEWED LIVE VIA CIVICCLERK
 Council Chambers, City Hall
 Charleston, WV

 There will be a Committee meeting of the Facilities Committee on December 6, 2021 – 5:00 PM

The agenda will be as follows:

 APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
 1. 8-16-2021

 DISCUSSION
 1. Discuss project for purchasing a new voting and telecommunications system for Council
 Chambers

 RESOLUTIONS
 1. Resolution No. 563-21 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to order the demolition of the
 former fire station located at 502 26th Street, and to contract with the City’s on-call demolitions
 contractor, West Virginia Demolition, Inc., to perform the demolition work.



JP/ns
 *Meetings may be recorded and broadcast via internet https://charlestonwv.civicclerk.com




 City Council | 501 Virginia Street, East | Post Office Box 2749 | Charleston, West Virginia 25330
 www.charlestonwv.gov | 304.348.8179 | 304.348.8038 fax

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 MINUTES
 FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

 5:00 P. M., AUGUST 16, 2021

THE MEETING OF THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE WAS HELD IN ROOM #308 IN CITY
HALL, AND WAS ALSO MADE AVALIABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS A LIVE STREAM VIA
ZOOM (PER THE AGENDA).

Jennifer Pharr, Chair, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee on
Facilities to order at 5:00p.m., AUGUST 16, 2021.

Committee Members Present:
Jennifer Pharr, Chair
Naomi Bays (via Zoom; left shortly after the approval of the minutes with technical issues)
Brady Campbell
Sam Minardi
Courtney Persinger (via Zoom)
Chad Robinson
Shannon Snodgrass

Committee Members Absent:
None




 1. Approval of Previous Minutes – Councilmember Campbell requested that
clerical error incorrectly listing the name of the Committee on the minutes be corrected.
Three were no objections. Councilmember Minardi moved to approve the
minutes of the previous meeting on 4-1-2021. There was no objection, and the minutes
were approved.


August 16, 2021

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 2. Update from Patrick Leahy Concerning the Municipal Auditorium –

Leahy stated that the Municipal Auditorium was functioning, but needed a lot of updates
and upgrades. The recent Blippee and Juneteenth events were very successful.
Needed repairs include: controller and drivers for the chillers, debris removal and
concrete and plaster repair.


 3. Bill No. 7916 Committee Substitute - A BILL to amend the Municipal Code by
 adding a new Article relating to energy benchmarking; declaring purpose;
 defining terms; requiring benchmarking of covered municipal properties; detailing
 benchmarking reporting procedure; declaring certain benchmarking exemptions
 and time extensions; implementing audit of meters and streetlights; establishing
 energy savings program; requiring annual reports and analysis; and authorizing
 rulemaking.

Emmett Pepper, Chair of the Charleston Green Team, explained and gave details of the
bill to the Committee.

Councilmember Campbell motioned to approve Bill No. 7916 Committee Substitute.
With the members being present having voted in the unanimously as affirmative, the
Chair declared Bill No. 7916 Committee Substitute as approved.




Councilmember Campbell motioned to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.



August 16, 2021

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 Resolution No. 563-21

 Introduced in Council: Adopted by Council:

 December 6, 2021

 Introduced by: Referred to:

 Jennifer Pharr Facilities


 1 Resolution No. 563-21 – Whereas, the City owns a facility at 502 26th Street in North Charleston
 2 that formerly served as a fire station;
 3
 4 Whereas, the facility is 6,700 gross square feet in size and was built in 1954;
 5
 6 Whereas, until recently, the facility served as a fitness center for current and retired Charleston
 7 firefighters;
 8
 9 Whereas, upon a recent inspection of the facility, the City Manager became concerned about
10 the structural integrity of the building;
11
12 Whereas, the City Manager ordered the closure of the facility pending an assessment by both
13 the City’s Building Department and an architectural consultant;
14
15 Whereas, the City has received a written report from ZMM Architects and Engineers, which
16 details the structural, electrical, mechanical, and ADA deficiencies of the building (attached
17 hereto as Exhibit A);
18
19 Whereas, having reviewed the consultant’s written report and having discussed the matter with
20 the City’s Building Commissioner, the City Manager recommends to the City Council that the
21 facility be demolished; and
22
23 Whereas, the City Council, having examined the issue, concurs with the City Manager’s
24 recommendation.
25
26 Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Charleston, West Virginia:
27
28 That the Mayor or City Manager is authorized to order the demolition of the former fire station
29 located at 502 26th Street, Charleston, WV, and to contract with the City’s on-call demolitions
30 contractor, West Virginia Demolition, Inc., to perform the demolition work, which is estimated
31 to cost $30,000.




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Executive Summary
ZMM Architects and Engineers conducted a facility assessment of the Charleston Fire
Department Fitness and Training Center located at 502 26th Street in North Charleston. The
Fitness and Training Center was constructed in 1954 as a fire station, and few renovations have
occurred to the facility. The main level has 3,300 GSF, while the basement level has 3,400 GSF
(6,700 GSF total). The previous office areas were repurposed for cardio equipment, while the
weight training equipment was relocated to the vehicle bay. The basement was being utilized for
training purposes. The area being utilized for cardio equipment was undersized creating a hazard
for building occupants.




Building Dedication Plaque (1954) Former Vehicle Bay Doors

The building requires substantial upgrades to continue being utilized as a Fitness and Training
Center. Structural repairs are required to the slab at the garage bay doors. There are also
significant deficiencies with the mechanical and electrical systems, and both require replacement.
Doors, windows, and exterior windowsills require replacement, as well as the roof. Implementing
the required upgrades will require that the building be brought into compliance with the City of
Charleston’s Floodplain Regulations. Woodward Branch, which flows into nearby Twomile Creek,
is located behind the existing structure.

Based upon a review conducted utilizing the WV Flood Tool the entire facility is located within the
100-year floodplain. The lower floor of the facility has an elevation of 583 feet, while the base
flood elevation is at approximately 593.1 feet. The facility will have to be protected to 2 feet above
the base flood elevation for freeboard. The elevation of the main level is at approximately 594
feet, while the facility would need to be floodproofed to 595.1 feet.




WV Flood Tool for 502 26th Street North Charleston
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The location of the facility in the floodplain makes the lower level of the facility unusable for the
current purpose without significant modifications to floodproof the building. Additionally, the facility
requires extensive renovations including a new roof, masonry repair, replacement of a retaining
wall, toilet room reconfiguration (for accessibility), as well as new mechanical and electrical
systems. ZMM anticipates that the cost for the improvements required to occupy the main level
would be between $750K-$950K, and the facility would still be undersized for the intended use.

Architectural Assessment
As noted above the fitness building was originally constructed as a fire station in 1954. It is single-
story brick and masonry loadbearing construction with a steel frame, metal joists, a tectum roof
deck, and a brick veneer. The building has a basement that is exposed at full height on the back
of the facility. The left side of the building has exterior stairs that connect the upper and lower
level, while the right side has a large stone retaining wall that is adjacent to the vehicular bays
separating a sloping alley from the front parking area. The retaining wall is deteriorating and
requires replacement. The building has flat roofs and significant sloping overhangs. Windows
have been replaced on the upper floor, but the original windows remain on the lower. Nearly all
lower-level windows are boarded up on exterior and are exposed on the interior. Windowsill
cracking is typical throughout, and quite significant in several areas.




Damaged Windowsill Failing Exterior Retaining Wall

A variety of exterior defects are noticeable including damaged masonry windowsills as well as
cracking, settling, and shifting in the masonry veneer. The soffits are wood with vinyl applied over
the soffit to improve the appearance. Some of the fascia has been replaced, but damaged original
fascia remains in some areas. These defects should be repaired. Additionally, the building still
has the two large overhead doors to the previous vehicle bays. The doors should be replaced,
preferably with a storefront system that would infill the existing openings to eliminate water
infiltration and additional damage.

The roof appears to be the original roof to the building. The main level vehicle bay area has tectum
decking/ceiling that would need replaced or covered. Water damage is readily apparent in locker
area by means of numerous stained and sagging ceiling tiles. Many of the roof penetrations still
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appear to have lead flashing which would support the age of the roof being original. This roof is a
very low slope that would benefit from additional sloping of the drainage plane based on the
structure supporting this change. The existing roof is a modified bitumen with a gravel topping
that has been shoveled off in places as required for some repairs. Based on the age of the facility
it would be recommended to have the roof tested to see if any hazardous materials made up its
composition prior to a replacement of the roofing system. With the decking being tectum, it would
be advisable to expect to have to replace at least 10% of the decking while the reroof is performed.




Existing Roofing and Flashing Existing Roofing

The main-level ADA access is limited due to concrete settling and the raised sidewalk at entrance.
The lower-level has restricted ADA access as well, with one door that isn’t connected to the lower-
level parking. Both levels however have garage doors that are accessible from their respective
parking areas. Stairwells are the only means of access between the levels once inside. The
interior stairwell has significant water damage. Ink from the face of the batt insulation runs down
the walls of the space. If the building is rehabilitated this stairwell would require mold and mildew
abatement. None of the restrooms in the building are accessible or ADA compliant. Most of the
toilet and shower rooms are small and have built-in curbs to direct the water flow. If the building
is rehabilitated the toilet and shower facilities would need to be fully renovated.




Existing Shower Existing Toilet Stall Existing Sinks
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On the lower level of the building masonry cracking is prevalent. The front wall (below the
overhead doors) exhibits signs of masonry damage caused by water infiltration. It is noted that
temporary structural bracing is in place for this assessment in this area. A permanent structural
repair in this area is required. The source of the water damage will need to be corrected from the
outside of the building prior to repairing the masonry. Surface rust is apparent on most structural
members and most metal objects within the space. As observed from the interior, windows would
need replaced from prior damage or removed and replaced with masonry.

Interior finishes are in poor condition throughout the building. New flooring, painting, ceilings, and
lighting a required.




Fitness Area Cardio Area




Basement Training Area Water Damaged Ceiling Tile



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Structural Assessment
The existing building is a single-story brick and masonry structure with a basement. The roof is
framed with metal bar joists that are supported by load bearing masonry walls. The floor structure
in the garage bay is a concrete slab on metal deck, supported by heavy wide flange steel beams.
In the remainder of the building the floor structure is a concrete slab on metal deck, supported by
steel bar joists. The floor is supported by load bearing masonry walls as well as a series of wide
flange steel girder beams and steel columns.

In general, the building appears to be in fair condition from a structural standpoint. Cracks in the
masonry were noted throughout, the majority of which are not threatening to the structural integrity
of the building. However, there appears to have been a large amount of water intrusion on the
front of the building at the two garage bays. This water has caused a large amount of damage to
the floor slab between the front wall and the first support beam. As a result, the metal form deck
is completely rusted out and the concrete has spalled off the bottom of the slab, exposing the
reinforcing bars which are also badly rusted. This area of the slab would need to be cut out and
replaced if the building is to be utilized in the future. In addition, the water appears to have been
migrating through the block basement wall and has degraded the mortar joints and caused
spalling of the block wall. This wall would also need to be repointed and possibly reinforced to
maintain the structural integrity of the building in that area. In addition, the source of the water
intrusion would need to be investigated and preventative measures taken to avoid future water
issues. This may include exposure and waterproofing of the exterior face of the basement wall on
the front of the building.




Metal Form Deck and Slab Failure Basement Wall Damage

During our investigation we observed the visible structure throughout the building. No finishes
(floor tile, ceiling tile, brick, drywall, etc.) were removed during our visit, thus anything hidden
behind finished surfaces was no observed. In portions of the building, water stains were observed
on the ceiling tile which indicates that there is some sort of water leak in that area. We were
unable to observe the roof framing in those areas, but it should be noted that there is the possibility
that there may be rusted roof deck and bar joists in those area as well. If that is the case, those
members would need evaluated and either repaired or removed and replaced.




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Mechanical Assessment
The HVAC systems are primary heating only with cooling provide for limited areas on the main
level. Heating is provided by natural gas fired equipment. There are abandoned steam convectors
located on perimeter walls throughout the facility.

The main level entrance, locker rooms, and cardio area is provided with heating and cooling via
a DX split system and gas fired furnace. This system was installed in 2013 and uses 410a
refrigerant. This system is controlled by a wall mounted programable thermostat. There is no
mechanical ventilation air provided for this area. One office on the main level is provided with
cooling via a window type AC unit. There appears to be no heating provided for this space. There
is no mechanical ventilation air provided for this area.

The main level fitness area (previously the vehicular bays) is provided with heating via a
suspended gas fired heaters (also installed in 2013). The system is controlled by a single wall
mounted thermostat. Cooling is provided by a single wall mounted exhaust fan. There is no
mechanical ventilation air provided for this area.

The lower level is provided with heating via a suspended gas fired heater that was installed in
2013. There is no mechanical ventilation air provided for this area.




Suspended Gas Heater Raised Condensing Unit Split System Gas Furnace

ZMM recommends replacement of the existing heating and air-conditioning systems with a new
packaged DX cooling gas heating Roof Top Unit (RTU) sized to provide heating, cooling and
ventilation to the entire facility. The RTU would supply cooling and venational air to terminal boxes
for individual zone temperature control. The terminal boxes would be provided with heating hot
water coils for reheat and variable air flow dampers for space temperature control. A new heating
hot water boiler would be provided to serve the VAV terminal boxes. Electric reheat coils may be
used in lieu of hot water reheat coils. The recommended HVAC system would provide the most
flexibility to the space for various usages.




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Plumbing Assessment
The domestic water is provided by a 1-1/4” service with backflow preventor. The backflow
preventor is provided with a drain directly to the outdoors. This can be a path for insects to intern
the facility. Domestic hot water is provided by an 80% efficient natural draft gas fired domestic
water heater. The heating hot water system does not have an expansion tank. The hot water
systems do not have recirculating or mixing valves.

The sanitary and venting systems consist of a mixture of cast iron and PVC piping. The piping
appears to be in good/moderate condition. The plumbing fixture are all manual type. The fixtures
are not ADA compliant. The water closets are tank type and are standard height. The facility is
served by a 1-1/4” low pressure natural gas service. The existing gas piping is in good/moderate
condition.




Existing Water Heater Existing Sinks Existing Tank Type Toilet

ZMM recommend replacement of the existing manual operated fixtures with new touchless
fixtures. ZMM also recommends replacement of the existing 80% efficient gas hot water heater
with a new high efficiency direct vent gas domestic water heater. In conjunction with the new
water heater, ZMM recommends providing a new domestic hot water recirculation system to both
reduce the waste of water and mitigate the risks of legionnaires growth in the system.

Electrical Assessment
The electrical service for this facility is Single Phase 200 Amp 120/240V. A single Load Center
with 30 Poles make up the facility’s electrical distribution. The Load Center is original to the
building and appears to be close to its max physical capacity. Branch circuiting is a mixture of
Metal Clad Cable, Wiring in EMT Conduit, and Non-Metallic Sheathed Cables. Non-Metallic
Sheathed cabling is not permitted in commercial buildings per the National Electric Code. Several
receptacles around the building are not equipped with a ground wire or plug. There are multiple
instances of wires terminated outside of junction boxes or junction boxes with no covers and
exposed wiring.




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Existing Electrical Panel Open Junction Box Receptacle (No Ground)

A whole building fire alarm system was not observed. There is only a single stand-alone battery-
operated smoke alarm that appeared to be out of service. Security Cameras are placed
throughout the interior of the facility, but a viewing monitor and DVR / NVR were not observed.
The building appears to have existing phone and coaxial communications services. These
services are located on the same pole as the electrical power service and enter the building from
the same general location.

The interior building lighting consists of mainly chain hung fluorescents in the basement, lay-in
and surface mounted fluorescents upstairs and HID screw in bulbs in the parking bay area. No
occupancy sensors were observed in the building and all lighting controls consists of toggle
switching. There did not appear to be any emergency lighting throughout the facility. There were
no lighted exit signs, all exit signs observed were painted on or above doorways. Exterior lighting
consists of two HID flood lights over the parking bay doors, two LPS bulb type recessed fixtures
in main entrance eave and two LPS bulb type wall packs on rear service bay door.




Fitness Area Lighting Cardio Area Surface Mounted Lighting

ZMM recommends the following electrical upgrades for this building: remove all existing wiring
and replace with new per NEC, remove all existing receptacles and replace with new per NEC,
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remove all existing lighting (interior and exterior) and replace with LED fixtures, provide lighting
controls per latest adopted edition of ASHRAE 90.1, and provide a new hardwired Fire Alarm
System per NFPA 101 and the State of West Virginia Fire Code.




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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
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 ARCHITECTS
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 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE




 ATTACHMENT TO:
 ADDENDUM NO.
 CHANGE ORDER NO.
 C.C.D. NO.




 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWING
 NEW DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CFD - 26TH STREET GYM
 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
 REVISION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CLARIFICATION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE




 ATTACHMENT TO:
 ADDENDUM NO.
 CHANGE ORDER NO.
 C.C.D. NO.




 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWING
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 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE




 ATTACHMENT TO:
 ADDENDUM NO.
 CHANGE ORDER NO.
 C.C.D. NO.




 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWING
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 CFD - 26TH STREET GYM
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 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
 REVISION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CLARIFICATION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




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 DATE
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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE




 ATTACHMENT TO:
 ADDENDUM NO.
 CHANGE ORDER NO.
 C.C.D. NO.




 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWING
 NEW DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CFD - 26TH STREET GYM
 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
 REVISION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CLARIFICATION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




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 ARCHITECTS
 ENGINEERS
 222 Lee Street, West
 Charleston, West Virginia 25302
 Phone: 304.342.0159
 Fax: 304.345.8144

 www.zmm.com
 NO. DESCRIPTION DATE




 ATTACHMENT TO:
 ADDENDUM NO.
 CHANGE ORDER NO.
 C.C.D. NO.




 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWING
 NEW DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CFD - 26TH STREET GYM
 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
 REVISION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




 CLARIFICATION OF DRAWING or DETAIL ON SHEET




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 DATE
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MINUTES
 FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

 5:00 P. M., DECEMBER 6, 2021

THE MEETING OF THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE WAS HELD IN COUNCIL
CHAMBERS IN CITY HALL, AND WAS ALSO MADE AVALIABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS A
LIVE STREAM VIA CIVICCLERK (PER THE AGENDA).

Jennifer Pharr, Chair, called the meeting of the Charleston City Council Committee on
Facilities to order at 5:00p.m., DECEMBER 6, 2021.

Committee Members Present:
Jennifer Pharr, Chair
Naomi Bays
Bobby Brown
Pat Jones
Sam Minardi (arrived at 5:08, after approval of minutes)
Shannon Snodgrass

Committee Members Absent:
Jeanine Faegre


Other Councilmembers Present:




 1. Approval of Previous Minutes – Councilmember Jones moved to approve the
 minutes of the previous meeting on 8-16-2021. There was no objection, and the
 minutes were approved.




December 6, 2021
 2. Resolution No. 563-21 - Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to order the
 demolition of the former fire station located at 502 26th Street, and to contract
 with the City’s on-call demolitions contractor, West Virginia Demolition, Inc., to
 perform the demolition work.

City Manager, Jonathan Storage, added that the structure is a former fire station that
was built in 1954. Until recently, it was being used as a recreational facility by the Fire
Department until he became aware of some maintenance needs and structural issues.
Upon review, it was determined that the floor was at risk of collapsing. The facility was
closed, and heavy exercise equipment removed. ZMM conducted a full assessment of
the building, and discovered other major problems. The Administration is recommending
that the building be demolished as the cost to renovate it would be too expensive,
especially given that the building is in a flood zone. They are currently looking for a
suitable alternative for the Fire Department.

A representative of ZMM added, that extensive improvements to the basement would
be needed in order to fix the first level. He added that the building is 10-feet into the
flood plain, adding that there is major water damage. The cost to fully renovate the
building would likely be $200/sq foot, which is an excessive amount to salvage the
building. He added that any future buildings on that site would have to be significantly
raised to just above the current main level.

Councilmember Snodgrass asked what the City would do with the property. Storage
replied that they might possibly use it as a storage facility.

Councilmember Brown added that the property would be difficult to sell since it was in a
flood zone.

Councilmember Bays motioned to approve Resolution No. 563-21. Councilmember
Snodgrass seconded. With the members being present having voted in the unanimously
as affirmative, the Chair declared Resolution No. 563-21 as approved.




December 6, 2021
 3. Discuss project for purchasing a new voting and telecommunications system for
 Council Chambers –

City Manager, Jonathan Storage, added that the voting and telecom systems used in
Council Chambers are outdated in such a way that they cannot be replaced or serviced.
The Administration recommends that a new voting system with display boards be used
where votes can be tallied in real time. City Attorney, Kevin Baker, facilitated a meeting
with IS staff and the Clerk’s Office and the State Clerk and their IT team.

Nikki Smith, from the Clerk’s Office, added they were given a tour of the technology
used by the Senate and House, as well as a Committee room. The technology used is a
voting box on desk with Yea, Nay and request to speak buttons, along with a
microphone. The Clerk and the Presiding Officer have monitors that show all this
activity, so it does not require that Members raise their hands or vote out loud. The
monitors facing the public will show the individual votes and the results.

Director of IS, Adam Cottrell, added that if there were going to be panels for showing
votes, they might also need to upgrade the camera set up for visibility for the stream.

Storage added that the Administration wanted to see if this was something that the
Committee was interested in exploring further. The Committee expressed interest in
this, as well as other upgrade in Council Chambers.

Councilmember Bays added that they should definitely look into upgrading the camera
being used.




Councilmember Bays motioned to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.




December 6, 2021