2019 - 2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Region X Bel-O-Mar Regional Council Wheeling, West Virginia
Submitted to:
U.S. Economic Development Administration Philadelphia, PA Table of Contents
I. Introduction ...... 1
A. Purpose ...... 1
B. Council Organization ...... 2
C. Jurisdiction and Boundaries ...... 2
D. General Description of the Area ...... 5
1. History...... 5
2. Geographic Location and Proximity to Markets ...... 6
3. Natural Features ...... 7
II. Summary Background – The Economic Development Conditions of the Region ...... 8
A. Population and Labor Force Characteristics ...... 8
1. Population ...... 8
2. Employment ...... 9
3. Unemployment ...... 10
4. Civilian Labor Force and Workforce Participation ...... 11
5. Wages and Salaries ...... 12
B. Strategic Evaluation ...... 13
1. Growth Centers ...... 13
2. Industry Sectors ...... 15
3. Economic Resilience ...... 24
4. Additional Data and Supporting Information ...... 26
III. SWOT Analysis ...... 29
IV. Strategic Direction/Action Plan ...... 33
CEDS 2019 – 2023 i Belomar Regional Council A. Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Development Strategies ...... 33
B. Additional Strategies ...... 37
C. Action Plan/Regional Development Program ...... 38
1. Description of the Program and Project Selection and Prioritization Process ...... 38
2. Program and Project Priorities/Consolidated Project List ...... 39
V. Evaluation Framework ...... 62
Figures
1. Counties in the Belomar Region ...... 1
2. Regional Planning and Development Councils in West Virginia ...... 2
3. Counties and Municipalities in West Virginia’s Region 10 Economic Development District....4
4. Geographic Location of the Economic Development District and Its Proximity to Regional Markets...... 6
5. Belomar Region Employment by Sector, 2017 ...... 14
Tables
1. Municipalities in the Four-County Belomar Service Area ...... 3
2. Population Change by State and County, 2010 to 2018 ...... 8
3. Annual Population Estimates for the Belomar Region, 2010-2018 ...... 8
4. Employment in the Belomar Region and Counties, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 10
5. Unemployment in the Belomar Region and Counties, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 11
6. Unemployment Rates in the Belomar Region and Counties, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 11
7. Civilian Labor Force in the Belomar Region and Counties, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 12
8. Average Annual Wages per Employee, All Private Industries, Wheeling WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), 2018 ...... 13
9. Employment in the Natural Resources and Mining Sector, by County, Annual Average
CEDS 2019 – 2023 ii Belomar Regional Council 2014-2018 ...... 16
10. Employment in the Construction Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018...... 18
11. Employment in the Manufacturing Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 20
12. Employment in the Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 21
13. Employment in the Information Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 22
14. Employment in the Financial Activities Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 22
15. Employment in the Professional and Business Services Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 23
16. Employment in the Education and Health Services Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 23
17. Employment in the Leisure and Hospitality Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018 ...... 24
18. Institutions of Higher Education in the Belomar Region...... 27
19. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in the Belomar Region ...... 29
20. Belomar Regional Council Prioritization: Weighted Point Scale by Functional Category .....40
21. Region X - Belomar Regional Council Priority Listing of Projects in West Virginia, June 2019 ...... 41
22. Region X - Belomar Regional Council Project Priority Listing, June 2019 ...... 42
23. 2019 Funded or Completed Projects: Region X - Belomar Regional Council ...... 58
24. CEDS Performance Measures...... 62
Attachments
1. Belomar Regional Council and Interstate Planning Commission, Region X: CEDS Committee, June 2019 ...... 64
2. Belomar Regional Council/CEDS Committee Minutes, February 2018 - April 2019 ...... 66
3. Establishments, Employment, and Wages in Belomar Counties, by Industry Sector, Annual Averages, 2018 ...... 114
CEDS 2019 – 2023 iii Belomar Regional Council 4. Establishments, Employment, and Wages for All Private Establishment Sizes, Annual Averages and Summary of Changes, by County, 2014 – 2018 ...... 118
5. Data Profiles for Belomar Counties ...... 119
6. Public and Private Schools in the Belomar Region, by County ...... 123
7. Primary and Secondary Enrollment, by County, Public School District, and Grade, 2018-2019 School Year...... 124
8. West Virginia Balanced Scorecard Dashboard, 2017-2018 School Year...... 125
9. Belmont County Public School Report Cards, 2017-2018 School Year ...... 126
10. Educational Attainment for the Population 25 to 64 Years ...... 127
11. Properties in the Belomar Region on the National Register of Historic Places...... 128
CEDS 2019 – 2023 iv Belomar Regional Council Belomar Regional Council Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy/Regional Development Plan 2019-2023
I. Introduction
A. Purpose
The Belomar Regional Council (Belomar) is an interstate regional planning and development council of governments whose service area includes Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia and Belmont County in Ohio (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Counties in the Belomar Region
Additionally, Belomar’s three West Virginia counties make up the state’s Region 10 planning council as shown in Figure 2 on the following page. The U.S. Economic Development Administration has also designated Belomar as an Economic Development District (EDD) for economic development planning.
Belomar develops and administers the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Regional Development Plan for the EDD. The CEDS planning process identifies the economic and community development needs of the region and guides its economic growth strategy. The process incorporates the efforts of many individuals and organizations—including local, state, and federal government agencies, private industry, and others who have a stake in the region’s economic development—and results in a five-year strategic plan that is updated annually.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 1 Belomar Regional Council The Plan presents an overview of the region, including economic and other characteristics. It also provides an assessment of progress on regional economic development fronts, discusses strengths and challenges in the region that can impact future development, and outlines a set of goals, objectives, and activities as part of a plan to address local development issues. EDA requires an annual update of the plan. The purpose of the updates is to take stock of economic changes in the region and adjust the CEDS accordingly. The 2019-2023 Plan replaces the previously adopted 2014 - 2018 Plan.
Figure 2. Regional Planning and Development Councils in West Virginia
Hancock Region 10 Bel-O-Mar Regional Council Brooke Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties
Ohio
Marshall
Monongalia Wetzel Morgan Marion Tyler Preston Berkeley Pleasants Mineral Taylor Hampshire Jefferson DoddridgeHarrison Wood Ritchie Barbour Tucker Grant Wirt Lewis Hardy Gilmer Upshur Jackson Calhoun Mason Randolph Roane Braxton Pendleton
Putnam Cabell Clay Webster Kanawha Nicholas Pocahontas Lincoln Wayne Boone Fayette Greenbrier Logan Mingo Raleigh Wyoming Summers Monroe
Mcdowell Mercer
B. Council Organization
Belomar is a multi-county organization comprised of local governments in the region. The members cooperatively participate in comprehensive planning to provide for the efficient management of limited resources and revenues for the general welfare of all citizens in the region. The elected officials from municipal and county governments, designated local, state and federal government representatives, and appointed members from the private and public sectors make up the Belomar board of directors. The Board appoints members to the Executive Committee and the Executive Committee members from Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel counties constitute the CEDS Committee. (See Attachments 1 and 2.)
C. Jurisdiction and Boundaries
This report presents information for three different types of jurisdictions or boundaries: service areas; political jurisdictions; and statistical boundaries.
Service Area. As mentioned above, the U.S. Economic Development Administration has designated Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel counties in West Virginia as an Economic Development
CEDS 2019 – 2023 2 Belomar Regional Council District. In addition, Belomar’s traditional service area for economic and community development planning has included Belmont County in Ohio, which is very closely linked to the EDD.
Political Jurisdictions. This report typically presents data at the county level, which is the major political subdivision of the state in both Ohio and West Virginia. Ohio has 88 counties and West Virginia has 55.
A further breakdown of information can also be given for civil divisions within the counties, which in Ohio and in West Virginia can be one of three different types of municipalities: cities, towns, or villages. Table 1 lists the municipalities in the District as well as those in Belmont County, part of the Belomar service area. Figure 3 on the following page shows a map of the counties and municipalities in the West Virginia Region 10 Economic Development District.
Table 1. Municipalities in the Four-County Belomar Service Area
Belmont County Marshall County Ohio County Wetzel County
Barnesville Benwood Bethlehem Hundred Bellaire Cameron Clearview New Martinsville Belmont Glen Dale Triadelphia Paden City Bethesda McMechen Valley Grove Pine Grove Bridgeport Moundsville West Liberty Smithfield Brookside Wheeling Flushing Holloway Martins Ferry Morristown Powhaton Point St. Clairsville Shadyside
CEDS 2019 – 2023 3 Belomar Regional Council Figure 3. Counties and Municipalities in West Virginia’s Region 10 Economic Development District
West Liberty
Clearview
Legend OhioValley Grove EDD Municipalities Wheeling
EDD Counties BethlehemTriadelphia
Benwood McMechen Pennsylvania Ohio Glen Dale
Moundsville
Marshall
Cameron
Littleton New Martinsville Hundred
Paden City Wetzel West Virginia
Pine Grove
Smithfield
Other state political subdivisions—such as legislative districts, water and sewer districts, and school districts—may be referred to occasionally. The EDD is in West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. There are also 17 state senate and 58 state delegate districts in West Virginia. Parts of Marshall County are in the 1st and 2nd Senatorial Districts; Ohio County is in the 1st; and Wetzel County is in the 2nd. Marshall is also in the 4th Delegate District; parts of Ohio County are in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th; and Wetzel is in the 5th.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 4 Belomar Regional Council Statistical Boundaries. Information is collected by government agencies and private organizations, especially the U.S. Census Bureau, for many political jurisdictions, as well as for some artificially created statistical boundaries. The statistical areas referred to in this report may include: Metropolitan Statistical Areas (for example, the Wheeling MSA includes Belmont, Ohio, and Marshall Counties); Census Designated Places; Census Tracts; Census Block Groups; and Census Blocks.
D. General Description of the Area
1. History
The early development of the Belomar region played a significant role in the development of the United States. Wheeling, established in 1769, became the center of a region that gained prominence as a gateway to the west and as a significant transshipping point. In the first half of the 19th century, Wheeling became the primary staging point for western development. With the Ohio River channel deeper at Wheeling than in Pittsburgh, and once the federal government approved the development of a National Turnpike from Baltimore to Wheeling, the region’s eminence was well established.
Early transportation patterns strongly influenced development in the region. The two main axes were the Ohio River, which passes nearly north to south through the region, and the National Road, which passes nearly east-west. Most of the region’s population and many of its incorporated areas lie along the River or National Road.
In 1776, Ohio County, which was originally part of Virginia, was formed by an act of the Virginia Legislature with Wheeling as the county seat. Marshall County was formed in 1835 from Ohio County and Wetzel County was created in 1846. By mid-century, the economy of the Wheeling area was dominated by heavy industry and in 1861 Wheeling led the region of western Virginia in reorganizing the government in opposition to Virginia’s secession at the start of the Civil War. Wheeling became the headquarters for the Union Army of Western Virginia and was the capital of the State of West Virginia from 1863 to 1870, when the capital was moved to Charleston.
Throughout its history, the region was influenced by its favorable position along trade routes and by an abundance of certain natural resources. Prior to the Civil War, industries such as tobacco, glass, and iron dominated the region’s economy. After the Civil War the discovery of large coal, oil, and natural gas deposits, along with an abundance of water, gave rise to steel manufacturing, coal mining, and oil and gas drilling in the region. In 1892, local owners formed the Wheeling Steel and Iron Company, later known as the Wheeling Pittsburgh-Steel Corporation.
Manufacturing and coal mining flourished in the region, hitting their peak in the 1940’s. While some manufacturers remain in the area, the region has followed national trends with a significant shift away from manufacturing and mining employment to service and retail establishments. Currently, many of the region’s largest employers are in the service industry. CEDS 2019 – 2023 5 Belomar Regional Council Recently, the Belomar region has also become a key location for both Marcellus and Utica Shale oil and natural gas activities. The West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association estimates that there are “84 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas in Marcellus alone.”
2. Geographic Location and Proximity to Markets
Belomar’s three-county Economic Development District is in the northern panhandle of West Virginia and is bordered by Pennsylvania to the east and Ohio to the west. (See Figure 4 below.) The historic Mason-Dixon Line marks the border between Marshall and Wetzel counties. In addition, Belmont County in Ohio is very closely linked to the District economically and in other ways.
The District’s pivotal location in the eastern United States places it within six hours driving distance of most of the major cities in the region. From Wheeling, the District’s largest city, Pittsburgh is 60 miles to the northeast; Philadelphia is 368 miles east and New York is 420; Washington, D.C., is 280 miles southeast; and Cleveland is 136 miles to the northwest. Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, is 190 miles south and Columbus, Ohio’s capital, is 129 miles to the west.
Figure 4. Geographic Location of the Economic Development District and Its Proximity to Regional Markets New York
Cleveland Pennsylvania
136 Miles
420 Miles New York City Pittsburgh Ohio 60 Miles 129 Miles _^ 368 Miles 280 Miles Philadelphia Columbus EDD
West Virginia District of Columbia 190 Miles
Charleston
CEDS 2019 – 2023 6 Belomar Regional Council 3. Natural Features
Water
The EDD is bordered on the west by the Ohio River, which is also the political boundary with the State of Ohio. (Pennsylvania bounds the area to the east.) Most of the surface water in the District is found along the Ohio River and the Piedmont Lake Reservoir, which is in the northwest section of Belmont County.
Topography
Deep valleys with narrow plains and steep valley walls characterize much of the District. The problem of developing land with such topographic constraints is of great concern to agencies in the District. The severity of the slopes found throughout much of the District creates a shortage of developable land. An estimated 90 percent or more of Wetzel County has a slope in excess of five percent. Despite much site preparation and contouring of building sites, development in much of the District has had to follow the valleys and ridge tops.
The topography also has other impacts. It increases the difficulty of extending roads and water and sewer lines throughout the District, and it is associated with drainage problems, as well as flash flooding and mudslide potential. Also, agriculture—apart from dairy farming—has never been a major industry in the District. And even dairy farming is presently a very small source of employment.
Only in the western part of Belmont County are there significant tracts of undeveloped land with gentle slopes, although these areas are sometimes seen as too far from the employment centers of the District to attract much development. In addition, large strip mining areas have hampered agricultural activities.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 7 Belomar Regional Council II. Summary Background – The Economic Development Conditions of the Region
A. Population and Labor Force Characteristics
1. Population
Every county in the Belomar Region lost population between 2010 and 2018. Population loss ranged from 4.0 percent in Belmont County to 7.7 percent in Wetzel County. Overall, the region’s population changed from 164,444 to 155,315, a decrease of 5.6 percent. (See Table 2 and Table 3 below.) During the same period, West Virginia’s population decreased by 2.6 percent while Ohio’s increased by 1.3 percent.
Table 2. Population Change by State and County, 2010 to 2018
POPULATION CHANGE POPULATION ESTIMATES GEOGRAPHY 2010 TO 2018 July 1, 2010 July 1, 2018 Number Percent Ohio 11,539,327 11,689,442 150,115 1.3
Belmont County 70,341 67,505 -2,836 -4.0
West Virginia 1,854,214 1,805,832 -48,382 -2.6
Marshall County 33,071 30,785 -2,286 -6.9
Ohio County 44,495 41,755 -2,740 -6.2
Wetzel County 16,537 15,270 -1,267 -7.7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
Table 3. Annual Population Estimates for the Belomar Region, 2010-2018
Geography 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Belmont 70,341 70,122 69,703 69,559 69,359 68,957 68,584 67,956 67,505 County Marshall 33,071 32,910 32,801 32,621 32,338 32,191 31,696 31,216 30,785 County Ohio 44,495 44,221 44,011 43,751 43,261 42,996 42,666 42,056 41,755 County Wetzel 16,537 16,370 16,345 16,113 15,957 15,777 15,640 15,425 15,270 County Belomar 164,444 163,623 162,860 162,044 160,915 159,921 158,586 156,653 155,315 Region Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018
In all counties, there were more deaths than births during this time period (natural decrease). CEDS 2019 – 2023 8 Belomar Regional Council There were also significantly more people who moved out of the region than who relocated here (net migration). By county, the percentage of population loss due to net migration, based on Census Bureau estimates, was:
• Belmont County ...... 38 percent • Marshall County...... 65 percent • Ohio County ...... 62 percent • Wetzel County ...... 65 percent
The age distribution of the population in the Belomar Region has been relatively stable. The percentage of people 65 years and older increased from 18 to 21 percent between 2010 and 2017.
During that same period, the median age increased from 43.4 to 44.3 in Belmont County, 44.7 to 45.7 in Marshall County, 43.5 to 43.6 in Ohio County, and 44.8 to 46.2 in Wetzel County. However, the median ages are higher than state and national averages, which in 2017 were 38.0 in the U.S., 39.4 in Ohio, and 42.5 in West Virginia.
Forecasts by the WVU BBER and the Ohio Policy Research and Strategic Planning Office estimate that while the rate of population decline in the Belomar counties may slow in coming years, continuing long-term decline in population will occur due to out-migration and— because of an increased proportion of elderly residents—higher than normal death rates and lower than average birth rates. The BBER also cites heart disease and drug overdoses as factors contributing to the high mortality rate. The BBER estimates a 0.3 percent annual decline in population through 2023 in the Belomar counties.
2. Employment
Average annual employment in the Belomar region decreased by less than one percent between 2014 and 2018. (See Table 4.) It is below the 2014 total and the pre-recession peak of over 71,000 in 2006, but total employment increased from the prior years in both 2017 and 2018.
The five-year change in individual counties ranged from a 6.7 percent decline in Wetzel County to a 2.6 percent increase in Ohio County. The WVU BBER has forecast a 0.7 percent annual rate of employment growth through the end of 2023 with continued strong growth in the natural resources and mining sector (“a forecast gain of nearly 6.0 percent per year”) as well as in the professional and business services and manufacturing sectors.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 9 Belomar Regional Council Table 4. Total Employment in the Belomar Region and Counties Annual Average 2014-2018
Change since 2014 Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Number Percent
Belmont 29,700 29,200 28,700 28,400 28,900 -800 -2.7
Marshall 13,170 12,860 12,950 13,140 13,410 240 1.8
Ohio 19,830 19,490 19,490 19,930 20,350 520 2.6
Wetzel 6,520 6,440 6,540 6,230 6,080 -440 -6.7
BELOMAR 69,220 67,990 67,680 67,700 68,740 -480 -0.7 Source: WorkForce West Virginia, Annual Report on the Civilian Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, Civilian Labor Force Estimates
3. Unemployment
Total unemployment in the Belomar region has dropped from 5,110 in 2014 to 3,970 in 2018. (See Table 5.) The WVU BBER reports that factors contributing to the lower unemployment figures in the last few years have been strong growth in natural gas production and related construction along with the aging population and people leaving the labor force altogether.
The unemployment rate in the Belomar region declined to 5.5 percent in 2018, the lowest annual average rate in the last five years and a significant drop from the 7.2 percent rate in 2016. The unemployment rate in every Belomar county has steadily improved since at least 2016. At the county level, rates in 2018 ranged from 4.6 percent in Ohio County to 7.2 percent in Wetzel County. (See Table 6.)
The BBER forecasts that the unemployment rate will continue a gradual decline through 2023 but “will likely remain above state and national averages.”
CEDS 2019 – 2023 10 Belomar Regional Council Table 5. Unemployment in the Belomar Region and Counties Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Belmont 2,100 2,000 2,300 1,900 1,700
Marshall 1,090 1,190 1,120 830 820
Ohio 1,170 1,160 1,150 980 980
Wetzel 750 720 670 510 470
BELOMAR 5,110 5,070 5,220 4,220 3,970 Source: WorkForce West Virginia, Annual Report on the Civilian Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, Civilian Labor Force Estimates
Table 6. Unemployment Rates in the Belomar Region and Counties Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Belmont 6.6 6.4 7.4 6.3 5.6
Marshall 7.6 8.5 8.0 5.9 5.8
Ohio 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.7 4.6
Wetzel 10.3 10.1 9.3 7.6 7.2
BELOMAR 6.9 6.9 7.2 5.9 5.5 Source: WorkForce West Virginia, Annual Report on the Civilian Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, Civilian Labor Force Estimates
4. Civilian Labor Force and Workforce Participation
A significant factor contributing to the lower unemployment rates in the Belomar region is the reduced size of the labor force, which continues a long-term decline. The civilian labor force has decreased by nearly 5,000 workers since 2010. After some modest gains in 2013, the labor force decreased in three of four counties from 2013 to 2017, but all counties experience an increase from 2017 to 2018. (See Table 7.) Both the decreased population and the large number of people reaching retirement age have led to the smaller labor force. The WVU BBER expects population decline to continue, although at “a diminished rate.”
The Belomar region also has a workforce participation rate that is lower than the national
CEDS 2019 – 2023 11 Belomar Regional Council average. (The BLS defines the workforce participation rate as “the percentage of the civilian noninstitutional population age 16 and older that is working or actively looking for work). For 2017 (the most recent year data is available), the BLS estimates a workforce participation rate of 64.2 percent nationally, 64.3 percent in Ohio, and 54.6 percent in West Virginia (the lowest in the country). The MSA of Belmont, Marshall, and Ohio Counties had a rate of 57.7 percent. Belmont County’s was 58.6 percent. And the BBER estimates that while Marshall and Ohio County rates “surpass many parts of West Virginia,” Wetzel County’s was only about 45 percent.
Table 7. Civilian Labor Force in the Belomar Region and Counties Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Belmont 31,800 31,100 31,000 30,300 30,600
Marshall 14,260 14,040 14,070 13,970 14,240
Ohio 21,000 20,650 20,640 20,910 21,330
Wetzel 7,270 7,160 7,210 6,740 6,550
BELOMAR 74,330 72,950 72,920 71,920 72,720 Source: WorkForce West Virginia, Annual Report on the Civilian Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services, Civilian Labor Force Estimates
5. Wages and Salaries
In 2018, the average annual wage per employee in all private industries was $57,198 for the U.S., $49,988 in Ohio, and $45,780 in West Virginia. All counties in the Belomar region were below the national average and, except for Marshall County, were below their respective state averages as well. (See Table 8 below and see Attachment 3 for additional data by industry sector.)
CEDS 2019 – 2023 12 Belomar Regional Council Table 8. Average Annual Wages per Employee, All Private Industries Wheeling WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), 2018
Average Annual Wages per Jurisdiction Employee
U.S. $57,198 Ohio $49,988 West Virginia $45,780 Wheeling MSA $49,971 Belmont County $41,314 Marshall County $79,800 Ohio County $43,116 Wetzel $33,412 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
B. Strategic Evaluation
1. Growth Centers
Over half of all employment in the Belomar region is in three sectors: trade, transportation, and utilities (21%); education and health services (19%); and government (16%). Figure 5 on the following page illustrates the distribution of employment in the region by sector.
For each Belomar county, Attachment 3 provides a chart of the number of businesses, total employment, total wages, and average annual wage per employee in 2018 for each major industry sector.
Compared to 2014, The total number of private sector establishments in the region increased by a little over two percent from 3,763 to 3,844, while the total number of people they employed increased by 1.5% (from 58,016 to 58,865). During the same time period, the total annual wages in the region increased by 22 percent from $2.37B in 2016 to $2.89B in 2018. The average annual wage per employee in the private sector also increased in every county. For the Belomar region overall the average annual wage increased by 20 percent, from $40,806 in 2014 to $49,050 in 2018. (See Attachment 4.) These increases are largely due to increased employment and payroll in the energy sector and related construction, which are historically the major industry sectors with the highest average wages.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 13 Belomar Regional Council Figure 5. Belomar Region Employment by Sector, 2017
Natural resources and mining 6% Government Construction 16% 4%
Manufacturing 5%
Other services 3%
Leisure and hospitality Trade, transportation, 12% and utilities 21%
Information 1% Financial activities Education and health 4% services 19% Professional and business services 9%
Source: West Virginia University, Bureau of Business & Economic Research, Wheeling Area Economic Outlook 2019-2023
CEDS 2019 – 2023 14 Belomar Regional Council 2. Industry Sectors
Natural Resources and Mining
According to the WVU BBER, the Belomar region has an advantage in the energy sector in that it has had relatively high production across various types of fossil fuels—coal, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and some oil. This sector also has the highest average annual salaries in the region.
The WVU BBER reports that while coal production is generally down throughout West Virginia and Belmont County in Ohio, the decrease has been more modest in parts of the Belomar region than in the southern part of the state, partly from increased exports of the type of coal produced here. Marshall and Ohio Counties are two of the highest coal-producing counties in the state.
An increase in electricity generation by coal-fired power plants in West Virginia boosted coal output in the region through 2017. During the first half of 2017, for example, Marshall and Ohio Counties accounted for 25 percent of West Virginia’s coal production. However, The BBER states that demand has “slipped” since then “as area mines have been hurt by the retirement of coal-fired power plants.”
The BBER also stated that declines in production are likely to continue throughout West Virginia in both the short and long term. In the near term, the forecast is for continued decline in the domestic demand for steam coal.
Much of the recent job growth in the region had been in one sector, natural resources and mining, primarily due to increases in the oil and gas industries. 2015 and 2016 began to show a decline from peak numbers in 2013-2014 as drilling halted due to low commodity prices. Between 2015 and 2016 the sector lost nearly 900 jobs. The region showed significant job gains again in 2017 and 2018. Table 9 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector from 2014 to 2018.
The Belomar region has also become a leading producer of oil and natural gas in both Ohio and West Virginia. This has led to significant job growth in natural gas and related pipeline construction in the Belomar region. Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel counties are all among the top ten natural gas producing counites in West Virginia and their outcome is approximately 25 percent of the state’s total. In Ohio, Belmont County alone produced over one-third of Ohio’s total natural gas output in 2018.
The BBER forecasts significant job growth in this sector—six percent annually through 2023—as it continues to have the highest job growth rate among economic sectors. One example of what might be forthcoming is Thailand-based PTT Global Chemical, which has selected a site in Belmont County as the possible location for a $5 to $10 billion petrochemical plant called an ethane cracker. PTTGC has received the necessary permits (one is being challenged in court) but has not made a final investment decision. Some estimates are that it would create as many as CEDS 2019 – 2023 15 Belomar Regional Council 3,500 temporary construction jobs and 800 permanent jobs. Meanwhile the Belomar region is already the site of several midstream processing operations.
Table 9. Employment in the Natural Resources and Mining Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County ** 2,059 1,567 ** 1,889 Marshall County 2,389 1,924 1,563 1,963 2,067 Ohio County ** ** ** ** ** Wetzel County 138 172 169 193 238 *Preliminary **Not Disclosable -- data do not meet BLS or State agency disclosure standards Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Selected accomplishments in the Natural Resources and Mining sector include:
AES Drilling Fluids. In 2012, Fluids Management, a division of Texas-based AES Drilling Fluids opened a $2 million mixing facility and a 55,000 square foot chemical warehouse in the North Benwood Industrial Park in Marshall County. The facility employs about 17 full- time workers to provide services including making and reconditioning a synthetic oil-based fluid used by companies drilling for natural gas.
Blue Racer Midstream. Dominion Resources developed a nearly $500 million natural gas processing and fractionation facility along West Virginia Route 2 and the Ohio River near Natrium, in southern Marshall County. Blue Racer Midstream (currently a partnership between private equity firm First Reserve and Caiman Energy II) now owns the Natrium Complex, which began operating in 2013. In 2014, additional construction doubled the processing capacity at the plant. By 2015, the Natrium complex included two plants each with a 200 million cubic feet per day processing capacity. A third cryogenic natural gas processing was recently constructed, adding another 200MMcf/d of capacity.
Chevron. In the last few years, Chevron has acquired lease rights and active natural gas operations in Marshall and Ohio counties. Its drilling and fracking operations in Marshall County currently includes over 50 oil and natural gas wells.
CNX. CNX, a subsidiary of CONSOL Energy, has invested heavily in northern West Virginia for natural gas exploration and development. The company recently announced plans to drill thirty new wells in West Virginia over the next few years.
Dominion. In 2012, Dominion Transmission, the natural gas transportation subsidiary of Dominion Resources completed its Appalachian Gateway Project, which included 44 miles of pipeline in Marshall County, West Virginia and Greene County, Pennsylvania. The company CEDS 2019 – 2023 16 Belomar Regional Council will transport natural gas to markets in the eastern United States. The project also included upgrades to three gas compressor stations in Marshall and Wetzel Counties. The company’s planned $500 million Supply Header project will include construction and operation of 34 miles of pipeline in Marshall and Wetzel Counties and three other West Virginia counties. Dominion estimates the investment will result in over a thousand temporary (construction-related) jobs and eleven permanent jobs.
JLE Industries. In 2016, Pennsylvania-based JLE Industries began employing 25 workers to repair pipes and tubing used in oil and gas drilling at a site in Benwood’s BIPCO industrial park. The $6 million investment included refurbishing an 80,000 square foot building.
MarkWest Energy Partners. Denver-based MarkWest expanded its Majorsville gas processing plant in eastern Marshall County by adding a new cryogenic processing facility in 2013. MarkWest also brought its second large scale de-ethanizer online at the Majorsville complex and has plans to increase its refining capacity. Since 2012, at its Mobley complex in Wetzel County, the company has increased its natural gas processing capacity to 920 million cubic feet per day.
Rice Energy/EQT Corporation. In early 2014, Rice Energy estimated it would invest about $300 million in Belmont County, with a goal of drilling 700 gas wells. Ohio Department of Natural Resources records for the first quarter of 2015 show that Rice Energy’s Blue Thunder operation in Belmont County included several of the most productive wells in the state over that three-month period. Through mid-2015, Rice Energy and other producers continued to acquire land in the region. By mid-2016 Rice held 57,000 acres in Ohio, most of that in Belmont County. In early 2016, the Pennsylvania-based firm announced that while it would be reducing capital expenditures for the year by about 15%, it still planned to begin production from 13 additional wells in Belmont County. EQT, which has significant operations in northern West Virginia, acquired Rice Energy in 2017. EQT has indicated they will continue to drill new wells in Ohio, an estimated $2.2 billion investment.
Southwestern Energy. Headquartered in Houston, Southwestern Energy has significant acreage and well locations in Ohio County, as well as in Marshall and Wetzel Counties. Southwestern controls most of the shale drilling lease agreements in Ohio County. In 2016, the company invested approximately $288 million to develop wells in northern West Virginia.
Williams Energy. A subsidiary of Oklahoma-based Williams Partners, Williams Energy is developing a site in Marshall County, the location of the Williams Energy Oak Grove natural gas processing plant, part of a nearly $4.5 billion investment in the county by the company. Williams also added a second fractionator to the Moundsville fractionation plant and will be expanding operations at the Fort Beeler processing plant, both in Marshall County. The company estimates it will create 100 new permanent jobs in Marshall County and will eventually have 250 full-time workers at the facilities.
Other. Several other companies have significant fracking operations in the Belomar region, including Antero Resources, Ascent Resources, Equinor (formerly StatOil), Gulfport CEDS 2019 – 2023 17 Belomar Regional Council Energy, and XTO Energy.
Construction
Due to significant new pipeline and other construction projects in the area, Marshall County led a major increase in construction employment in the region from 2016 to 2018, converting a mixed employment picture in this sector going back to 2013. In 2018, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved $34 million for 246 repair projects for flood-damaged roads in Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel Counties. (Seventy-five percent of the projects are in Marshall County.) As of April 2019, over half were completed or underway. Hotel/motel construction and other public infrastructure investment have also helped drive job growth in this sector.
Employment in this sector will be negatively impacted as pipeline projects in the region are completed, as forecast by the BBER. However, construction of a PTTGC cracker could mean continued short term growth of possibly several thousand temporary jobs. Public sector investment in major road projects, along with some new building construction, will also bolster construction employment.
Table 10 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector over the last five years.
Table 10. Employment in the Construction Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County ** 1,053 1,041 1,269 1,265 Marshall County 337 341 289 1,270 3,054 Ohio County 815 810 784 901 ** Wetzel County 387 345 284 254 315 *Preliminary **Not Disclosable -- data do not meet BLS or State agency disclosure standards Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages and Workforce West Virginia
Selected accomplishments in the Construction sector include:
Altenheim Retirement Community. In the last few years, Altenheim has constructed eight independent-living cottages for retired seniors.
City of Moundsville. In 2017, a new 60-foot dock was opened at Riverfront Park in Moundsville. The $700,000 investment primarily came from the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, along with some federal funds. Public investment in the Route 2 widening project through Moundsville and the demolition and re-construction of Monarch Stadium have CEDS 2019 – 2023 18 Belomar Regional Council also created construction jobs.
City of Wheeling. In 2015 the City completed construction of a new $35 million water treatment plant. The City is also investing in a project to separate storm water and sewage lines in downtown Wheeling. In April 2019, the City Council approved spending $2.5 million toward the project.
Kodiak Management. Construction was completed on a 48-unit apartment complex in St. Clairsville. Kodiak Management developed the two-bedroom apartment complex, which opened in 2015.
Marshall County Industrial Park. The City of Benwood, the Regional Economic Development Partnership, Marshall County, and the Belomar Regional Council are collaborating to construct a new access road that will connect two industrial parks located in Benwood, West Virginia. The economic and community development project will extend the current access road as well as utilities in the Southern Industrial Park to the Northern Industrial Park. This will create additional business development and expansion at both Industrial Parks and will also remove the heavy tractor trailer traffic on the City’s residential streets. The project will improve the safety, livability and quality of life of the citizens and create good living wage jobs for the area.
The Health Plan. The Health Plan invested $16 million in constructing their new 53,000 square foot corporate headquarters in downtown Wheeling.
West Virginia Division of Highways. In the spring of 2016, the West Virginia Highways Division began a $1 million project to upgrade a major intersection along Route 40 in Wheeling.
Woda Cooper Companies (formerly the Woda Group). The Ohio-based developer of affordable housing is currently involved in building 170 new apartment units and townhouses in Wheeling, a $30 million investment at four sites, the $2 million Stone Center Lofts (22 apartments; completed in 2015) and the $14 million Boury Lofts (80 units) downtown, the Capital Greene (a 40-unit apartment complex) in Elm Grove, and LaBelle Greene in South Wheeling. The $7 million Capitol Greene had its grand opening in 2015. The LaBelle Greene housing development in south Wheeling, an approximately $6 million investment, calls for the construction of forty townhouses with the possibility of expansion. In May 2014, the Wheeling City Council adopted a development plan that included the project. Construction was completed in 2016.
St. Clair Commons. This new 94-acre site mixed-use development area in St. Clairsville, includes the construction of a 100-unit senior living facility; a connector road (Commons Mall Crossing) between U.S. 40 and the Ohio Valley Mall in Richland Township; a water tank; and the addition of walking paths, community gardens, and activity stations.
Manufacturing
In the major manufacturing counties of Belmont, Marshall, and Ohio, there has been a CEDS 2019 – 2023 19 Belomar Regional Council gradual loss of jobs in the manufacturing sector in the last five years, with slight declines in two of the three counties. Sector employment has remained steady overall, due in part to some expansion in a few subsectors, including plastics, food processing, and metals. As with the construction sector, a new ethane cracker in the region could contribute to additional growth in related manufacturing industries. The BBER forecasts job increases of about one percent a year over the next five years.
Table 11 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector from 2014 to 2018.
Table 11. Employment in the Manufacturing Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 925 919 868 ** 716 Marshall County 1,098 1,109 1,112 1,080 1,052 Ohio County 1,085 1,085 1,097 1,073 1,115 Wetzel County 132 137 132 130 128 *Preliminary **Not Disclosable -- data do not meet BLS or State agency disclosure standards Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Selected accomplishments in the Manufacturing sector include:
Warwood Tool Company. In 2019, Warwood Tool, based in Wheeling, was recognized by the West Virginia Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration as Small Business Exporter of the Year. The company has expanded international sales, especially to Canada, Mexico, and South American countries.
Westlake Chemical. In 2016, Westlake Chemical acquired Axiall's Natrium chemical plant in Marshall County, which manufactures caustic soda, calcium hypochlorite, and muriatic acid and employs about 500 people. The company was formed in 2013 through the merger of the Georgia Gulf Corporation and the chemical commodities business of PPG Industries.
Warren Distribution. In 2017, Warren Distribution expanded its operations in the Belomar region by opening a 200,000 square foot distribution center in Shadyside (Belmont County). The company also operates lubricant manufacturing and distribution facilities in Glen Dale (Marshall County).
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
During the 2014-2018 period, Belomar counties had a mixed employment experience in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector, which includes wholesale and retail trade, transportation and warehousing, and utilities. Sector employment in Belmont and Marshall Counties increased during the period, with declines in other counties. CEDS 2019 – 2023 20 Belomar Regional Council Table 12 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector over the last five years. Overall, the Belomar region experienced no significant job growth during that time period. As the sector with the largest number of jobs in the region, employment changes in subsectors may not be reflected in total job numbers. While retail stores and a power plant have closed in the last five years, jobs in transportation and warehousing have increased, again partly due to the natural gas boom, a trend that the BBER forecasts will continue.
Table 12. Employment in the Trade, Transportation, and Utilities Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 5,585 5,774 5,651 5,625 5,607 Marshall County 1,819 1,854 1,859 1,906 1,861 Ohio County 5,492 5,542 5,566 5,441 5,474 Wetzel County 1,115 1,101 1,084 1,036 1,021 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Selected accomplishments in the Trade, Transportation, and Utilities sector include:
American Electric Power (AEP). In 2013, AEP upgraded the pollution scrubbers at its Mitchell Plant—a 1,600-megawatt coal-fired power station in Marshall County—at a $6.5 million cost. In 2017, AEP began a multi-year $50 million project to upgrade their transmission system in Marshall County. A second $50 million project to improve connections between Marshall and Belmont Counties is expected to be completed in 2020.
The Highlands. The Highlands is an 1,100-acre site owned by the Ohio County Development Authority. Anchored by Cabela’s, the site has attracted Wal-Mart, Target, JC Penney’s, and Kohl’s. Hotels, restaurants, and many other retail businesses have also located here. Recent additions include a 120-room Suburban Extended Stay Hotel and a 105-room Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites connected to a 4,100-square-foot conference hall. Under development are several new tenants. Hobby Lobby, Xfinity store, Starbucks and Taco Bell are all expected to open during the summer of 2019. A new sports complex should be open for business in 2020. In late 2015, Menards, the third largest hardware and home improvement chain in the U.S., purchased land at the Highlands and announced plans to build a 200,000 square foot facility that will create about 150 jobs.
Hometown Development Company. Kettler's Ridge Plaza in Belmont County is a 15-acre retail development project developed by the Hometown Development Company.
Moundsville Power LLC is proposing to build a $615 million, 549-megawatt, natural gas electricity plant on a 37.5-acre site in Marshall County. In early 2015, the West Virginia Public Service Commission issued a final order approving the siting certificate. Construction has not CEDS 2019 – 2023 21 Belomar Regional Council started. An estimated 25-30 permanent full-time jobs will be created.
Mid-Ohio Valley Statistical Port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with support from many regional and local entities, is instituting a new system to measure maritime traffic on the Ohio River between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Huntington, West Virginia. The project will create a unified freight and statistical reporting system for traffic along that part of the river, allowing the region to become more competitive.
TeamSledd. In 2014, West Virginia-based TeamSledd expanded their regional distribution operation in Wheeling with a new $15 million, 200,000 square foot facility. The company, based in Wheeling, is a supplier of convenience retail products and services in a six- state region and has 225 employees.
Information
The Information sector, the smallest in the Belomar region, decreased by 21 percent between 2014 and 2018. All counties lost jobs during that time period. (See Table 13.)
Table 13. Employment in the Information Sector, by County, Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 321 313 371 486 272 Marshall County 26 26 21 25 22 Ohio County 428 399 387 359 312 Wetzel County 56 59 56 51 47 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Financial Activities
The Financial Activities sector experienced a loss in jobs in all counties except Ohio between 2017 to 2018 and overall during the last five years. (See Table 14.)
Table 14. Employment in the Financial Activities Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 1,048 1,037 1,141 1,106 828 Marshall County 244 252 259 250 243 Ohio County 1,236 1,203 1,196 1,257 1,582 Wetzel County 161 194 232 223 145 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages CEDS 2019 – 2023 22 Belomar Regional Council Professional and Business Services
In the entire Belomar region, the Professional and Business Services sector had a 7.1 percent decrease in its job growth rate from 2014 to 2018; a loss of over 400 jobs in a relatively high-wage industry. (See Table 15.) The WVU BBER forecasts future growth in this sector that will be related to growth in the energy sector, leading to higher demand for business, engineering, legal, and other professional services.
Table 15. Employment in the Professional and Business Services Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 1,360 1,480 1,393 1,323 1,192 Marshall County 892 592 544 554 566 Ohio County 3,739 3,788 3,798 3,895 3,804 Wetzel County 190 182 170 172 180 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Education and Health Services
For the education and health services sector—the second largest in the Belomar region— annual average employment decreased in the last five years by about 0.7 percent overall. Table 16 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector from 2014 to 2018. After increases through the middle of the period, sector employment in the Belomar region declined again in 2017 and 2018. Only Belmont County increase jobs during the five-year period. The BBER forecasts a modest 0.6 percent annual growth in the region through 2023.
Table 16. Employment in the Education and Health Services Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 3,689 3,718 3,845 3,714 3,798 Marshall County 1,409 1,447 1,479 1,437 1,331 Ohio County 6,974 7,019 7,193 6,973 6,902 Wetzel County 491 479 485 485 444 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Selected accomplishments in the Education and Health Services sector include:
CEDS 2019 – 2023 23 Belomar Regional Council West Liberty University (WLU). In 2014, WLU dedicated a new $23 million, 72,000 square foot health sciences building.
Wheeling Hospital. A new $30 million, 107,000 square foot continuous care facility was opened by Wheeling Hospital in 2018.
Leisure and Hospitality
In the Belomar region overall, average annual employment in the leisure and hospitality sector was relatively stable, with only a modest decline over the last five years. All counties had decreases in employment from 2014 to 2018, with the largest—11 percent—in Marshall County. Table 17 shows the annual average number of workers in this sector from 2014 to 2018.
Table 17. Employment in the Leisure and Hospitality Sector, by County Annual Average 2014-2018
Jurisdiction 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018* Belmont County 2,880 2,909 2,893 2,923 2,864 Marshall County 940 1,001 953 924 834 Ohio County 3,658 3,600 3,560 3,491 3,627 Wetzel County 583 574 574 596 568 *Preliminary Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Selected accomplishments in the Leisure and Hospitality sector include:
New hotel construction. In the Belomar region, new hotel and motel construction is attributed to increased demand from oil and gas workers in the region. In Belmont County, the 85-room Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham, a 55-room Comfort Inn, and a 76-room Days Inn & Suites recently opened. A 100-room Candlewood Suites, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and a Hawthorne Suites all opened in 2016. New restaurants have also opened throughout the region. In 2019, MPH Hotels began construction of a 123-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Moundsville. The estimated construction cost is $10 million. The company has plans for a second hotel and several restaurants on the 11-acre property and estimates creating 200 to 250 permanent jobs when all projects are completed.
3. Economic Resilience
Examples of economic resilience initiatives that are underway or finalized in the Belomar region are listed below.
• Coordinated planning efforts. Belomar’s comprehensive planning efforts are coordinated, integrated, or aligned with other planning activities in the region. They included wide- ranging community involvement. CEDS 2019 – 2023 24 Belomar Regional Council o The Belomar Regional Council coordinated the process of updating the multi- jurisdiction Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel Counties. Local cities, villages, county governments, emergency management personnel and other stakeholders participated in the planning process. Belomar also coordinated the development of Source Water Protection Plans for several cities and towns in the region to ensure safe drinking water.
o The Belomar Regional Council also coordinated development of the Belomar Regional Council (Region 10) Broadband Strategic Plan. Working with local partners in several economic sectors the project identified patterns of use, along with needs and issues, as the basis for the plan.
• Diversification efforts. The Belomar economy is fortunate to be diversified in several important sectors.
o Energy. Energy production has become an increasingly important part of the regional economy. The WVU BBER reports that the Belomar region, unlike other areas of West Virginia, "has high levels of production across multiple fossil fuel types."
o Healthcare. Seven hospital are located in the Belomar counties, including Wheeling Hospital and the Ohio Valley Medical Center (both in Ohio County). Belmont Community Hospital is affiliated with Wheeling Hospital, which recently entered into a management agreement with WVU Medicine. Barnesville Hospital and the East Ohio Regional County Hospital are also in Belmont County. Reynolds Memorial Hospital (Marshall County) and Wetzel County Hospital are both affiliated with WVU Medicine.
o Education. The Belomar region has five major institutions of higher education, including one public and one private not for profit four-year institution, a regional campus of a state university, and two public two-year community and technical colleges.
• Tracking economic activity. The WVU Bureau of Business and Economic Research provides economic data and profiles for the Belomar region. They also provide a forecast of the likelihood of swings in economic activity in West Virginia by monitoring lead economic indicators.
• Maintaining geographic information systems (GIS). Public agencies in the Belomar region are using or planning to expand GIS to support business development and increase post-incident recovery capabilities. The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and other sources identified several examples:
o Belomar Regional Council staff maintain a GIS and are developing a land use CEDS 2019 – 2023 25 Belomar Regional Council layer to assist local jurisdictions.
o GIS software was used to identify the impact of flooding, including loss estimates and replacement values for physical structures in parts of the Belomar region.
o Emergency management agencies maintain maps of pipelines, facilities that produce, process, or store hazardous materials, and major roads for transporting hazardous materials.
o Several state agencies maintain geographic information systems and share data with local agencies to identify areas that are vulnerable to hazards such as land subsistence or to industrial activities such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
o The Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency will update their GIS system regularly to support its critical infrastructure program and hazard vulnerability plans.
• Telecommunications and broadband networks. The Belomar region has multiple communication providers to deliver redundant coverage of Internet and phone services. Belomar counties have ongoing plans to strengthen existing landline, cellular, and wireless communication networks.
• Safe development practices. The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan includes several objectives intended to protect existing and future development from the effects of weather-related hazards, for example, minimizing flood damage by reassessing future development in the floodplain.
4. Additional Data and Supporting Information
Regional Profile
Attachment 5 contains general statistical profiles of all four Belomar Counties. Data is presented in the categories of population, age and sex, race and Hispanic origin, other population characteristics, housing, families and living arrangements, computer and internet use, education, health, the economy, transportation, income & poverty, businesses, and geography.
Education
There are over 60 public and private schools in the Belomar region that serve children in grades kindergarten through 12. (See Attachment 6.) In the first month of the 2018-2019 school year, the 10 public school districts in the four counties had a combined enrollment of 21,427 students in grades preK-12. (See Attachment 7.) Table 18 lists the five colleges and universities in the region and the counties they are located in.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 26 Belomar Regional Council Table 18. Institutions of Higher Education in the Belomar Region
Higher Education Institution Belomar Locations Belmont College Belmont County Ohio University Eastern Belmont County West Liberty University Ohio County West Virginia Northern Community College Ohio and Wetzel Counties Wheeling Jesuit University Ohio County
Academic Performance. For all public schools in the Belomar region, Attachments 8 and 9 show the results of West Virginia Achieve and the Ohio County Report Card, which are the state standardized test results. The tables indicate that in the three West Virginia counties, in the two assessment categories of English Language and Math, for the schools where test results were reported, seven of fifteen elementary schools met the assessment standard in at least one category. All seventeen middle or high schools did not meet or only partially met the standard. In Belmont County Ohio, twenty of twenty-one schools where test results were reported received a performance index letter grade of C or D. Only one received a B.
Educational Attainment. Based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates for the population between the ages of 25 and 64, the Belomar counties combined have more high school graduates (92%) than the averages for the U.S. (89%), Ohio (91%), and West Virginia (89%).
For the percent of the population with some college education or a college degree, only Ohio County (63%) was equal to or above both state and national averages (U.S. 63%; Ohio 60%; West Virginia 49%). Comparable figures for the other counties were 53% in Belmont County, 49% in Marshall County, and 37% in Wetzel County. (See Attachment 10 for additional data).
One effort to increase both college education and regional employment is the new “West Virginia Invests Grant Program” created by the West Virginia legislature in 2019. The program will provide financial assistance for eligible students in selected certificate and associate degree programs, especially in high-demand occupations. The program covers tuition and fees on a “last dollar in” basis (after all other grants and scholarships). West Virginia Northern Community College, with two campuses in the Belomar region, is one of ten public institutions participating in the program.
Taxes
In West Virginia, local tax sources can include a hotel occupancy tax, property taxes, municipal license taxes, business and occupation or privilege taxes, a public utilities tax, amusement taxes, a tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors and private club fees, a license tax on horse and dog racing, a motor vehicle operator’s tax, a domestic animal tax, and various user fees. Both Moundsville and Wheeling also impose a one percent sales and use tax in addition to the six percent state tax.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 27 Belomar Regional Council Counties and municipalities in West Virginia also receive distributions of some state taxes and fees, including gaming income, emergency 911 fees, and severance taxes on extraction of natural resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. A major tax revenue benefit to Belomar counties has been the distribution of severance and property taxes related to energy production. In West Virginia, for example, a percentage of oil and gas severance taxes are allocated to counties and municipalities. Oil and gas producing counties receive 75 percent of the oil and gas severance taxes collected and 25 percent is distributed among all counties and municipalities in the state, based on population. There is a similar arrangement for coal severance taxes. Oil and natural gas severances taxes distributed in 2018 amounted to $1.3 million for Marshall County, $640 thousand for Ohio County, and $1.5 million for Wetzel County. They were among the top ten counties in West Virginia. The City of Wheeling received $59 thousand, the highest amount for a Belomar municipality.
The West Virginia and the Ohio Oil and Natural Gas Associations also estimate that oil and natural gas production result in tens of millions of dollars in property tax revenue for Belmont, Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel Counties. Dominion estimates that by 2022 its Supply Header Project will result in over $4 million in property taxes to five West Virginia counties, including Marshall and Wetzel.
The West Virginia legislature has passed several laws designed to boost economic development, either generally or for specific industries. Examples from the 2018 session include: To increase investment in the coal industry, House Bill 3144 provided for a coal severance tax rebate when certain property improvements or capital investments are made, such as buying new machinery or equipment.
Cultural Resources.
The cultural resources of the Belomar area—buildings, archeological sites, and other objects and documents—reflect the region’s deep heritage. Many of the cultural resources mark important historical events and achievements. There are many groups in the region working to identify, interpret, and preserve these resources. (A complete list of entries from Belmont, Marshall, Ohio, and Wetzel Counties in the National Register of Historic Places is provided in Attachment 11.)
CEDS 2019 – 2023 28 Belomar Regional Council III. SWOT Analysis
Based on the data and profile information presented in earlier sections, this section summarizes the major trends and forces impacting the regional economy, that is, the economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the Belomar region.
Table 19. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats in the Belomar Region
Strengths Opportunities
• Career development and training • A new ethane cracker programs • Downstream manufacturing potential • Innovation • Cultural resources • Leveraging resources
Weaknesses Threats
• Population loss • Ongoing population loss • Low labor force participation • Lack of job growth diversification • Few suitable industrial and • Drug use commercial sites • Low educational achievement and attainment
A. Strengths
• Career development and training programs. The region has a strong mix of career development and training programs offered by higher education institutions, public agencies, and private and non-profit organizations.
• Innovation. Communities in the Belomar Region has instituted innovative strategies to promote entrepreneurship and economic development. The National Main Street Center chose Wheeling Heritage as the winner of the 2019 Great American Main Street Award. The award recognized Wheeling Heritage for its efforts to revitalize downtown Wheeling and its success in building partnerships that included both the public and private sectors. (See Section IV.B. for examples of additional strategies.)
• Cultural resources. Many sites in the region are destinations for tourists and residents and make significant contributions to the local economy. A few examples include:
CEDS 2019 – 2023 29 Belomar Regional Council o Grave Creek Mound Archeology Complex in Moundsville. The largest and perhaps the most famous burial mound built by the Adena people, who lived in a wide area of the eastern and Midwestern United States, including the Ohio Valley, from about 1000 B.C. to about 1 A.D.
o New Martinsville Downtown Historic District. An area of downtown New Martinsville of significant economic, architectural, commercial, and political significance in the history of the area, its architectural styles include Greek Revival, Late Victorian, and Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals.
o West Virginia Independence Hall. Initially constructed to be the headquarters for federal offices for the Western District of Virginia, this historic building was the site of heated political discussions and constitutional conventions leading up to statehood for West Virginia in 1863 and served as the seat of government for the Restored Government of Virginia (aligned with the Union) from 1861-1863.
• Leveraging resources. Belomar communities have been able to leverage federal, state, and private funding and other resources to advance the economic goals, objectives, and strategies of the region. Examples include Community Development Block Grants, Federal highway grants, and others:
o Marshall County recently received a CDBG grant of $125,000 to improve broadband connectivity.
o The City of Cameron in Marshall County received nearly $1 million in CDBG funds for the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
o The Belomar Regional Council was successful in securing a $58,630 grant through the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health to complete the engineering portion of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program for the Cities of Cameron and Wheeling along with the Town of Pine Grove.
o In March 2019, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources received a $14.6 million federal grant to expand medication-assisted treatment services to people with opioid use disorders.
o In 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Belomar a three- year $200,000 grant to complete environmental site assessments of properties located within the four-county region. The project will also develop strategies to address environmental issues caused by the hazardous substances. Belomar’s long-term goal is to have the properties restored and redeveloped. Other efforts to clean up and redevelop contaminated sites include RED Partnership’s agreement with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to have the 15- acre former Teletech property, located at the Moundsville Business Park, added as a remediation site under the State’s Voluntary Remediation Program. CEDS 2019 – 2023 30 Belomar Regional Council B. Weaknesses
• Population loss. As described in an earlier section, the Belomar Region’s population decreased by 5.6 percent between 2010 and 2018, over 9,000 people. The negative economic and community impacts range from less federal funding to local governments and state agencies for support services programs to fewer people supporting local government programs and services.
• Low labor force participation. In all Belomar counties, the percentage of the working age population that participates in the labor force (i.e., either working or looking for work) is 5 to 19 percent lower than the national average. Participation rates in Belmont and Wetzel Counties are also lower than their respective state averages by more than 5 percent. According to the BBER “the key reason why labor force participation is so low is because of a major deficit in education and health, and the drug abuse epidemic. These problems prevent a lot of our people from even looking for work in the first place.”
• Lack of suitable industrial and commercial sites. Partly due to the topography of the region as discussed in an earlier section, the Belomar region has a limited number of suitable for industrial and commercial development or expansion. The WVU Energy Institute Director recently stated “We have two sites in West Virginia that are able to house a cracker, maybe three if we’re creative. These large facilities need infrastructure, not just green grass.”
• Low educational achievement attainment. An earlier section presented data on the low academic achievement of public schools in the region. In its most recent economic outlook for the Belomar region, the WVU BBER also points out that “the four-county area lags both state and national averages in measures of educational attainment among the adult population. Just over 19 percent of residents aged 25 years and older possess at least a bachelor’s degree.”
C. Opportunities
• New ethane cracker. Chances for a new ethane cracker in the region, proposed by PTT Global Chemical, are discussed in an earlier section.
• Downstream manufacturing potential and development of natural gas resources. The growth of the energy industry in the region presents an opportunity to develop or attract downstream manufacturing facilities that will create long-term, good-paying jobs. The WVU Energy Institute Director recently stated that “Business, government and community leaders must take advantage of the economic opportunities connected to development of natural gas now…. Instead of just producing and shipping out or even producing and cracking it, we need to have additional downstream manufacturing…. It would include growing those sectors, like reopening a smelter for aluminum, which adds value and adds jobs to low-cost natural gas…. Then, on the other side, it’s absolutely how CEDS 2019 – 2023 31 Belomar Regional Council you convert methane or ethane or propane into polymers and petrochemicals that are directly going into the manufacturing sector.” In anticipation of an ethane cracker plant being built in Belmont County, the industrial park expansion in the Barnesville area (discussed earlier) is a good example of a community that is planning to take advantage of this opportunity. Businesses have indicated plans to initiate or expand operations in all parts of the Belomar region once there is an official announcement about the proposed ethane cracker plant.
D. Threats
• Ongoing population loss in the region hinders our ability to be economically resilient. The negative impact on local governments revenues may also force them to reduce or eliminate services to local communities.
• Job growth in the region is not diversified. Almost all job growth has been in a single sector, energy (and energy-related construction).
• Drug Use. Many reports have documented the disproportionate amount of drug use and drug overdoses in Appalachia. In addition to the social impacts and health effects, the drug epidemic also threatens the labor force and economic development in the region.
CEDS 2019 – 2023 32 Belomar Regional Council IV. Strategic Direction/Action Plan
A. Vision, Goals, Objectives, And Development Strategies
The vision for the Belomar Region encompasses strong partnerships that cultivate a more stable and diversified economy and improve the quality of life in the region.
Considering the regional assessment presented in an earlier section, the Belomar Regional Council, in coordination and cooperation with other public and private agencies, proposes to pursue the following goals, objectives, and strategies for the Belomar region.
Goal I: To create stable jobs providing employees with a decent standard of living.
Objective 1: To expand and improve the pool of industrial and commercial site locations.
Strategies:
1. Improve and expand water and sewer systems to existing industrial and commercial business parks to meet future demand.
2. Develop new industrial and business park sites.
3. Encourage the reuse of abandoned industrial and commercial sites.
4. Encourage public land banking where feasible.
5. Support the development of an outlet mall or similar concept.
6. Continue to support and pursue federal and state funding for the development of a second interchange at “The Highlands.”
7. Pursue federal funding to assess the extent of Brownfield sites (certain properties where hazardous contaminants may be present) in the region and their potential for cleanup and economic reuse or revitalization.
Objective 2: To attract new business to the region and help existing ones expand.
Strategies:
1. Pursue new business from outside the region, from industrial sectors where the region appears to have competitive advantages.
2. Continue to provide a good mix of public and private financing tools for businesses to fund improvements and expansion activities. CEDS 2019 – 2023 33 Belomar Regional Council 3. Work with local businesses to help identify expansion opportunities and address business needs.
4. Continue to support the development of high tech business initiatives.
5. Pursue full implementation of Wheeling’s Heritage Area Plan.
6. Encourage the development of projects that capitalize on the region’s rich historical resources.
7. Continue support for the growth of Oglebay Park and Grand Vue Park.
Goal II: To improve and expand water and wastewater systems and other community facilities that will support future growth and ensure the health and safety of all residents.
Objective 1: To improve funding opportunities for local governments seeking financial aid for water, wastewater, and community development projects.
Strategies:
1. Provide communities with project pre-application technical assistance.
2. Assist communities with the preparation of grant applications for state and federal aid.
3. Administer water, wastewater, and community development projects for communities lacking administrative capacity.
4. Work with state and federal agencies to help identify the most critical priorities in the region.
Objective 2: To encourage adequate planning, development, and operation of water and wastewater systems.
Strategies:
1. Encourage communities to adopt capital investment programs to ensure that water and wastewater systems are adequately maintained and developed.
2. Encourage the consolidation of water and wastewater systems where feasible.
3. Encourage the West Virginia Legislature to approve legislation to assist communities with Geographic Information Systems technology to map municipal water and wastewater systems. CEDS 2019 – 2023 34 Belomar Regional Council Objective 3: To expand public water and wastewater service into unserved areas.
Strategies:
1. Identify rural areas that have critical need for public water and wastewater facilities.
2. Increase the acceptance of public wastewater systems by residents of rural areas.
Goal III: To create and maintain safe and affordable housing for the region’s low- and moderate-income population.
Objective 1: To ensure that the region’s modestly priced housing is maintained.
Strategies:
1. Prepare Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) grant applications for eligible communities.
2. Administer Community Housing Improvement Programs for communities needing assistance.
3. Recruit local banks to participate as CHIP lenders.
4. Encourage communities to adopt housing codes that fairly represent community standards and can be enforced by code officials.
5. Develop new housing and rehabilitate older housing that is affordable.
Goal IV: Provide safe, fast, and economic movement of goods and people.
Objective 1: Promote commercial utilization of rail service to enhance economic development.
Strategies:
1. Improve the database for rail transportation.
2. Develop new users and new interfaces with the rail system.
Objective 2: Upgrade existing water facilities and develop new facilities.
Objective 3: Generate industrial data for areas along the Ohio River.
Strategies:
CEDS 2019 – 2023 35 Belomar Regional Council 1. Develop new water port facilities along the Ohio River where justification can be made related to the overall development activity in the area.
2. Improve and upgrade already existing water facilities.
3. Use waterway transportation to promote economic development in areas along water routes.
Objective 4: Expand and improve air carrier and general aviation facilities and services.
Objective 5: Use air transportation to promote economic development in the region.
Strategies:
1. Improve access to the Wheeling-Ohio County airport by improving the roads leading to the airport.
Goal V: Improve the quality of life of residents
Objective 1: Promote health for all residents, especially young and senior populations
Strategies:
1. Provide drug awareness education and improve treatment and recovery options
2. Encourage volunteerism and community involvement.
3. Encourage environmental stewardship of natural resources.
4. Improve recreation and leisure opportunities for area residents and visitors.
Goal VI: Improve education opportunities.
Objective 1: Encourage collaboration among school districts, institutions of higher education, and technical and trade schools in developing educational strategies and processes.
Objective 2: Encourage collaboration with business and industry to identify and address training needs.
Goal VII: Advance economic resiliency
Objective 1: Diversify business and job growth in economic sectors to reduce regional economic and financial risk
Objective 2: Promote hazard mitigation planning
CEDS 2019 – 2023 36 Belomar Regional Council B. Additional Strategies
In addition to the goals, objectives, and general strategies listed above, stakeholders in the Belomar region are implementing specific strategies, including traditional activities (e.g., downtown redevelopment and site or infrastructure development) as well as new programs. Some examples include:
• RED, Wheeling Heritage, Orrick, and others are implementing programs to promote entrepreneurship:
o Co.Starters provides resources and a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs to create or grow a successful business.
o Show of Hands gives residents and businesses the opportunity to financially support small business projects through crowd-funding events.
• Grow Ohio Valley is addressing food security and sustainability issues in the regions through partnerships with local farmers, schools, and communities. The nonprofit’s projects include community gardens, school education programs, a mobile farmers market, food access programs for families with low incomes, and a soon to open public market in downtown Wheeling.
• In Belmont County, with assistance from the Belmont County Commissioners and the Belmont County Port Authority, the Village of Barnesville and Warren Township participated in creating two Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) to more cooperatively develop land in the Township for commercial or industrial use. Although, the arrangement has been allowed under Ohio state law since 1993, it was first implemented in the Barnesville area only in 2008. The second District was created in 2012. Under the JEDD agreements, Barnesville does not own the land, but provides water and sewer services. For JEDD #2, Barnesville, the Port Authority, and the landowner shared the cost of extending the lines. Under the agreements the Districts can also levy a one percent tax on personal and business income. The industrial parks on this land continue to expand, with more than a dozen businesses and an estimated 500 jobs now located there, most supporting the energy industry.
• The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) of Belmont County provides technical assistance and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Activities include monthly workshops on business topics and visits to existing businesses to connect them with relevant resources. They also partner with a Small Business Development Center in the region to host monthly Basis for a Successful Start (BOSS) workshops for those wanting to start a new business. The CIC also partners with other regional organizations such as the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks and TechGROWTH Ohio.
• As part of downtown revitalization programs, several communities are purchasing buildings and renovating them or converting them for other uses or to provide parking for CEDS 2019 – 2023 37 Belomar Regional Council workers and shoppers. The intent is to attract new businesses to the downtown. Health care businesses have been a significant part of this strategy. In downtown Barnesville, Ohio Hills Health Services is locating in the former First National Bank Building and Barnesville Hospital intends to occupy a portion of an anchor building in the downtown for their therapy departments. In downtown Wheeling, The Health Plan recently constructed a new building for their relocated corporate headquarters.
• The nonprofit Uptown Moundsville Activities Committee is partnering with local businesses to reinvigorate the historic central business district. One strategy they are employing is to organize cultural events that will increase visitors to the district. Many other communities also organize or support seasonal or recurring music, arts, and other cultural events.
C. Action Plan/Regional Development Program
1. Description of the Program, Project Selection, and Prioritization Process
Selection and prioritization of projects begins with the mailing of ballots to the full Belomar membership, several of whom are also CEDS committee members. Each member receives a project prioritization ballot and project worksheet with instructions for their completion. They are requested to initially rank order twelve functional categories for projects based on their importance to that member’s constituency. Functional categories include:
• Commercial development • Housing • Industrial development • Other community services (library, erosion control, city building, etc.) • Public safety (police, fire, flood control, emergency services, etc.) • Recreation • Sewer systems (sanitary or storm) • Social services • Solid waste disposal • Transit • Transportation • Water systems
Members also receive a list of projects from the previous year. They are requested to review those projects appearing on the list that are related to their county or community. On the project worksheet, projects are deleted once they are completed and new projects are added as they are developed. Information is provided on the status of all old and new projects. Project status information includes the following:
• Is the project being jointly sponsored (two or more communities)? • Will the project generate any new employment or retain existing employment? CEDS 2019 – 2023 38 Belomar Regional Council • Is the project mandated by law? • Has the community been cited by state or federal authorities creating a need for the project? • Have project plans and specifications been completed? • Is existing project service available?
As ballots and worksheets are returned to the Belomar office, they are computerized and ranked by a point system based on project functional category and status. Before final rankings are assigned, members are contacted by telephone to update any changes to the status of their community’s projects. Upon completion of Belomar’s project priority listing, the project listing is incorporated into the Belomar CEDS planning document and the Regional Development Plan. Copies of the listing are distributed to CEDS members for their information.
Over the years, the process for establishing project priorities has reflected changes in the District in the importance of various types of projects and changing perceptions of the CEDS members.
2. Program and Project Priorities and Consolidated Project List
This section provides a set of tables containing information on the specific projects that have been prioritized for the District, including:
• A summary by category of the points assigned to each project, for each county and for the region overall (see Table 20). • A summary listing of the Belomar Regional Council priority projects in West Virginia as of June 2019 (see Table 21). • A descriptive summary by rank of each prioritized project in Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties as of June 2019 (see Table 22). • A descriptive summary of funded or completed projects in Ohio, Marshall, and Wetzel Counties as of June 2015 (see Table 23).
CEDS 2019 – 2023 39 Belomar Regional Council Table 20
BELOMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL
PRIORITIZATION WEIGHTED POINT SCALE BY FUNCTIONAL CATEGORY
REGION
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 36 WATER SYSTEMS 33 HOUSING 30 TRANSIT 27 PUBLIC SAFETY 24 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 21 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 18 TRANSPORTATION 15 SEWER SYSTEMS 12 OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE 9 SOCIAL SERVICES 6 RECREATION 3
MARSHALL COUNTY OHIO COUNTY
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 36 SEWER SYSTEMS 36 PUBLIC SAFETY 31.5 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 33 WATER SYSTEMS 31.5 PUBLIC SAFETY 28.5 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 27 TRANSPORTATION 28.5 SEWER SYSTEMS 24 TRANSIT 24 HOUSING 21 HOUSING 21 RECREATION 18 WATER SYSTEMS 18 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 15 OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES 15 TRANSPORTATION 12 RECREATION 12 OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES 9 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 9 SOCIAL SERVICES 6 SOCIAL SERVICES 6 TRANSIT 3 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 3
WETZEL COUNTY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 36 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT 33 PUBLIC SAFETY 30 TRANSPORTATION 27 WATER SYSTEMS 24 HOUSING 21 OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE 18 SEWER SYSTEMS 15 RECREATION 12 SOCIAL SERVICES 9 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 6 TRANSIT 3
June, 2019
CEDS 2019 - 2023 40 Belomar Regional Council Table 21. REGION X - BEL-O-MAR REGIONAL COUNCIL PRIORITY LISTING OF PROJECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA
RANK STAGE OF IN APPLICANT POTENTIAL FUNDING PROJECT DEVELOP- PROJECTED TIME POINTS PROJECT NAME NAME CTY SOURCE G O S TYPE MENT IMPACT FRAME COST
259 The Highlands Interchange Project Ohio County O WVDOH, OCDA, BUILD, County 1 B 1 Commercial Dev. D ED, R, E, T L $70,000,000
129 Complete Streets (RENEWAL) W heeling O BUILD, WVDOH, Local 1 B 1 Commercial Dev. P CI, T, R S 19,100,000
106.5 Highlands Site Development Ohio County O EDA, OCDA 1 B 1 Commercial Dev. P ED, T, S
100 Grandview-Doolin PSD Industrial Waterline Extension Wetzel County W EDA, Private 2 C 2 Water Systems P E, ED S $3,200,000
96 Industrial Park Access Road Extension Benwood M EDA, ARC, IJDC, DOH, IAR 1 B 1 Industrial Dev. P ED, T S $2,615,760
89.5 Wastewater Treatment Plant & System Improvements McMechen M EPA, SCBG, Infrastructure, FEMA 2 C 2 Water Systems D E S
74.5 Airport Expansion Ohio County O EDA, ARC 1 B 1 Transportation P ED S $5,000,000
69.5 Waterline Extension Project Cameron M SCBG, DWTRF, Marshall Co. Comm 2 B 3 Water Systems P E S $1,710,970
64.5 First Street Waterline Replacement Project Moundsville M CDBG 2 B 3 Water Systems P E S $1,300,000
64.5 Waterline Replacement Project Moundsville M W V CDBG 2 B 3 Water Systems P E S $1,500,000
63 Fairmont Pike Sewer System Ohio County O SCBG, EPA STAG 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $5,000,000
62 Wetzel Co. P.S.D. #1 Phase V Waterline Extension Wetzel County W SCBG, IJDC 2 C 2 Water Systems P E S $2,000,000
56 Waterline and Fire Hydrant Upgrade Project Bethlehem O SCBG 2 C 2 Water Systems P E S $223,500
56 Mt. Top Lane New Waterline Project Valley Grove O SCBG, W DA 2 C 2 Water Systems P E S $50,000
55.5 Fire Hydrant Replacement Benwood M SCBG, Community Partnership 6 C 1 Public Safety P CI S $102,013
55.5 Flood Control Project Glen Dale M NRCS, Community Partnership 6 E 2 Public Safety P E S
54 VFD Tanker Truck Hundred W FEMA 6 E 2 Public Safety P E S $300,000
54 Fire Hydrant Replacement Pine Grove W SCBG, Community Partnership 6 C 1 Public Safety P CI S
54 Flood Control Pine Grove W NRSC, Community Partnership 6 E 2 Public Safety P CI S $40,000
53.5 Route 2 Extension W heeling O FHWA 7 F 1 Transportation P T, ED L
51 Water Storage Replacement Project Bethlehem O IJDC 2 C 2 Water Systems P E S
51 Housing Demolition Project Cameron M Community Partnership 3 A 1 Housing P H S $50,000
51 Low Income Housing Cameron M Section 8 3 B 3 Housing P H S
51 B & O Railroad Sewer Extension Project Area 4 Marshall County M SCBG, EPA-STAG 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $1,738,000
51 Glen Dale Hts/Sherrard San. Sewer Project Area 1 Marshall County M SCBG, EPA 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $6,424,000
51 Grand Vue Park to Limestone San. Sew. Ext. Area 3 Marshall County M SCBG, EPA-STAG, RUS 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $7,984,000
51 MCSD - Phase II Mozart Area Sanitary Sewer Extension Marshall County M CWSRF, USDA, IJDC, Local 2 C 2 Sewer Systems P E S $5,000,000
51 Housing Demolition Project Moundsville M CDBG 3 A 1 Housing P H S $200,000
51 Housing Demolition New Martinsville W CDBG 3 A 1 Housing P H S $60,000
51 Waterline Replacement Valley Grove O SCBG, W DA 2 C 2 Water Systems P E S $50,000 CEDS 2019 - 2023 41 Belomar Regional Council REGION X - BEL-O-MAR REGIONAL COUNCIL PRIORITY LISTING OF PROJECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA
RANK STAGE OF IN APPLICANT POTENTIAL FUNDING PROJECT DEVELOP- PROJECTED TIME POINTS PROJECT NAME NAME CTY SOURCE G O S TYPE MENT IMPACT FRAME COST
51 Housng Demolition Project West Liberty O CDBG 3 A 1 Housing P H S $150,000
48.5 Bicycle Trail W heeling O TEA-21, Match 7 A Transportation P T, R L $470,532
48 Storm Sewer Repairs West Liberty O SCBG 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P CI S
42 High School Road to Rt. 20 Street Paving Hundred W SCBG 7 A Transportation P T S
42 Street Construction Hundred W SCBG 7 A Transportation P T S
42 Street Paving Project Pine Grove W SCBG 7 A 4 Transportation P T S
36 Floodwall Improvements Benwood M CWSRF/IJDC 2 4 A Sewer Systems P E S $350,000
36 Phase II Sewer Separation Project Benwood M CWSRF 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $1,541,610
36 Storm/Sanitary Sewer Separation McMechen M SCBG, ARC, SRF, Infra. Fund 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $1,500,000
36 Sanitary Sewer Separation Triadelphia O CDBG, IJDC, CWSRF 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S
27 County Road #10 Resurfacing Glen Dale M Community Partnership 7 A Transportation P T S
27 Sidewalk Construction Hundred W SCBG 7 B Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $140,000
27 Storm/Sanitary Sewer Separation, Phase II New Martinsville W ARC, SRF, EPA 2 A 4 Sewer Systems P E S $1,961,800
24 New Municipal Building Clearview O Comm. Partner., USDA Rural Loan/Grant 5 A 1 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S
24 Community Center Renovation Triadelphia O Community Partnership 5 A 1 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S
24 Community Building Repairs Valley Grove O Community Partnership 5 A 1 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S
23 Street Improvements Cameron M Community Partnership 7 A Other Comm. Serv. P CI, T S $100,000
21 Swimming Pool Phase II Pool House Renovation Benwood M LW CF, City 6 A 3 Recreation P R S $371,350
21 City Community Park Cameron M LWCF 6 A 3 Recreation P R S $38,000
21 New Swimming Pool Complex McMechen M LWCF, Community Partnership 6 A 3 Recreation P R S $1,500,000
21 Four Seasons Pool Renovation Project Moundsville M LW CF, City 6 4 3 Recreation P R S $200,000
20 Community Park Paving Project Bethlehem O LWCF, Community Partnership 6 A 3 Recreation P R S $90,000
18 Beautification Project Benwood M CDBG, Community Partnership 6 A 3 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S
18 Handicap. Accessibility to Sidewalks/Curbs Benwood M SCBG, RC&D, Community Partnership 7 E Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $30,000
18 City Building Improvements Cameron M Community Partnership 5 A 1 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $19,000
18 Sidewalk Improvements Cameron M MAP21 (TE Funds), City 7 B Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $375,000
18 Sidewalk Replacement McMechen M Community Partnership, SCBG 7 B Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $98,777
18 City-Owned Facilities Repair Moundsville M Budget Digest 5 A 1 Other Comm. Serv. P CI S $405,000
15 Highlands Bicycle and Walking Trail Ohio County O WVDOH Recreational Trail Program 6 A 2 Recreation P R S $100,000
15 Riverfront Development New Martinsville W LWCF 6 A 2 Recreation P R S $1,000,000 CEDS 2019 - 2023 42 Belomar Regional Council REGION X - BEL-O-MAR REGIONAL COUNCIL PRIORITY LISTING OF PROJECTS IN WEST VIRGINIA
RANK STAGE OF IN APPLICANT POTENTIAL FUNDING PROJECT DEVELOP- PROJECTED TIME POINTS PROJECT NAME NAME CTY SOURCE G O S TYPE MENT IMPACT FRAME COST
15 Community Park Recreational Improvements Bethlehem O LWCF, Community Partnership 6 A 3 Recreation P R S
15 Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail New Martinsville W WVDOT Enhancement 6 A 2 Recreation C R S $200,000
COUNTY FUNDING SOURCE G = Goal FOR DESCRIPTIONS OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES O = Objective AND STRATEGIES, SEE THE RDP M = Marshall County, West Virginia ARC = Appalachian Regional Commission S = Strategy O = Ohio County, West Virginia COE = U.S. Army Corps of Engineers W = Wetzel County, West Virginia EDA = U.S. Economic Development Administration EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PROJECTED IMPACT * FHWA = Federal Highway Administration IJDC = Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council CI = Community Improvement STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT IAR = Industrial Access Road E = Environmental ISTEA = Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ED = Economic Development P = Planning Legislative Digest = West Virginia Legislative Digest (Governor's Partnership Program) H = Housing D = Design Local = Funding through other municipal or county governments R = Recreation C = Construction LWCF = Land and Water Conservation Fund S = Social Services NPS = National Park Service T = Transportation NRCS = Natural Resource Conservation Service RC&D = Resource, Conservation & Development TIME FRAME RUS = Rural Utilities Service SCBG - Small Cities Block Grant S = Short Term (0 - 2 yrs.) SCS = Soil Conservation Service L = Long Term (2+ yrs.) SRF = State Revolving Fund STAG = State Tribal Assistance Grant TEA = Transportation Equity Act USDA = United States Department of Agriculture WDA = Water Development Authority WVCFA = West Virginia Courthouse Facility Authority WVDOH = West Virginia Division of Highways WVDOT = West Virginia Department of Transportation WVIJDC = West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council
CEDS 2019 - 2023 43 Belomar Regional Council Table 22. REGION X BELOMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL PROJECT PRIORITY LISTING JUNE, 2019
259 OHIO COUNTY - THE HIGHLANDS INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Contact: GREG STEWART, OHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: The project consists of a new full-access Interchange on I-70 East of the City of Wheeling to provide an additional access point to the 1,000 acre development known as the "Highlands." The project will create approximately 1,200 jobs.
Funding: $70 Million Source: WVDOH, OCDA, BUILD
Status: Design Time Frame: Long Term
Anticipated Impact: 47,427 persons Projected Impact: Environmental, Recreation, Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
129 WHEELING COMPLETE STREETS (RENEWAL) , OHIO COUNTY
Contact: ROBERT HERRON, CITY MANAGER
Description: Provide convenient and comfortable access and travel for all users of Wheeling Downtown, regardless of their transportation mode.
Funding: $19,100,000 Source: BUILD, WVDOH, LOCAL
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 28,486 persons Projected Impact: Environmental, Community Improvement, Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
106.5 OHIO COUNTY HIGHLANDS SITE DEVELOPMENT
Contact: GREG STEWART, OHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Infrastructure improvements and excavation work to prepare 7 acres of the Highlands property for development.
Funding: Source: EDA, OCDA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 47,427 persons Projected Impact: Environmental, Economic Development Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 44 Belomar Regional Council 100 WETZEL COUNTY GRANDVIEW-DOOLIN P.S.D. INDUSTRIAL WATERLINE EXTENSION
Contact: GORDON MYERS, CHAIRMAN
Description: Extension of waterline to serve potentially three industrial customers.
Funding: $3,200,000 Source: EDA, Private
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: Environmental, Economic Projected Impact: 15 - 30 jobs Development Cluster Based Project: Yes
96 BENWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK ACCESS ROAD EXTENSION, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: Extension of existing Industrial Park Road through CSX property and connecting to the northern industrial park to expand economic development opportunities and remove truck traffic from residential streets.
Funding: Source: EDA, ARC, IJDC, DOH, IAR
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Economic Development, Transportation Cluster Based Project: Yes
89.5 MCMECHEN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVID GODDARD, MAYOR
Description: The City's water and sewage plants need to be brought into compliance with State Laws. This project would provide for the health and safety of the community's residents by providing safe wastewater treatment.
Funding: Engineers preparing cost estimate Source: EPA, SCBG, Infras., USDA, FEMA Preliminary Engineering Report
Status: Design Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,937 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
74.5 OHIO COUNTY AIRPORT EXPANSION
Contact: GREG STEWART, OHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Site development including infrastructure to expand hangar space, aviation and technology facilities.
Funding: $5,000,000 Source: EDA, ARC
Status: Planning Time Frame: Long Term
Anticipated Impact: 47,427 persons Projected Impact: Economic Development, Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 45 Belomar Regional Council 69.5 CAMERON WATERLINE EXTENSION PROJECT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Improve and extend service to approximately 52 new customers along Green Valley (1.6 miles) and Tunnel Hill Road.
Funding: $1,203,450 - Under Review Source: SCBG $ 404,360 - Under Review DWTRF $ 103,160 - Committed Marshall Co. Commission $1,710,970
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
64.5 MOUNDSVILLE FIRST STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Contact: RICK HEALY, CITY MANAGER
Description: Replacement of 3,300 l.f. of dilapidated waterline on First Street.
Funding: $1,300,000 Source: CDBG
Status: Under Review Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 8,585 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
64.5 MOUNDSVILLE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DEANNA HESS, CITY MANAGER
Description: Replacement of waterlines in the Lockwood Avenue area.
Funding: $1,500,000 - Under Review Source: WV CDBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,000 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
63 OHIO COUNTY FAIRMONT PIKE SEWER SYSTEM
Contact: GREG STEWART, OHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Extension of sewer line through Fairmont Pike area to serve residential customers without any sewage collection system.
Funding: $5,000,000 Source: SCBG, EPA - STAG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 200 households Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 46 Belomar Regional Council 62 WETZEL COUNTY P.S.D. #1 - PHASE V WATER LINE EXTENSION
Contact: A.C. WIETHE, BELOMAR
Description: Extension of 6.5 miles of water line on Route 20 from Jacksonburg to Smithfield. Extension will serve approximately 38 homes.
Funding: $1,500,000 - Under Review Source: SCBG 500,000 - Under Review IJDC $2,000,000
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
56 BETHLEHEM WATERLINE AND FIRE HYDRANT UPGRADE PROJECT, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: TIM BISHOP, MAYOR
Description: Replace the Village's deteriorated lines from Sugar Lane and extend to Maple Lane 450 linear ft., replace Elk Avenue lines 325 linear ft.,and replace Hubbard Lane 1,650 ft. to tie-in with the City of Wheeling's waterline that runs into Rio Vista's area. This will also include new fire hydrants, gate valves and boxes. This will provide better water and fire service to those in need.
Funding: $223,500 Source: IJDC
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 2,651 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
56 VALLEY GROVE MT. TOP - NEW WATERLINE PROJECT, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: CHAD KLEEH, MAYOR
Description: Run new waterlines to serve an additional 7 households located at Mt. Top Lane (former Stewarts Road)
Funding: $50,000 Source: SCBG, WDA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 20 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
55.5 BENWOOD FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: Purchase fire hydrants and citywide fire alarm system.
Funding: $102,013 Source: SCBG, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No CEDS 2019 - 2023 47 Belomar Regional Council 55.5 GLEN DALE FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVE BLAZER, MAYOR
Description: Alleviate flooding. Culverts near Sun Valley Bridge back up during heavy rainfall, forcing the creek to flood onto Co. Road 10 near Glen Haven. Work has been done to clean out some of the culverts.
Funding: Source: NCRS, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,552 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
54 HUNDRED VFD TANKER TRUCK
Contact: JOHANNA LEMASTERS
Description: Application for new tanker truck or replace truck damaged in 2017 flood.
Funding: $300,000 - Under Review Source: FEMA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 344 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
54 PINE GROVE FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: RICHARD PRICE, MAYOR
Description: All fire hydrants in the Town need to be replaced due to their age and unavailability of parts. This will assure that the Town has adequate fire protection for its residents.
Funding: Source: SCBG, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 571 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
54 PINE GROVE FLOOD CONTROL, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: RICHARD PRICE, MAYOR
Description: Operations and maintenance of a snagging and clearing project for flood control, Fishing Creek, Pine Grove.
Funding: $40,000 Source: Natural Resource Conservation Service, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 571 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 48 Belomar Regional Council 53.5 WHEELING ROUTE 2 EXTENSION, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: ROBERT HERRON, CITY MANAGER
Description: Extend Route 2 N. of I70 to reduce traffic congestion in North Wheeling and to support Heritage Development.
Funding: Source: FHWA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Long Term
Anticipated Impact: 47,427 persons Projected Impact: Transportation, Housing, Economic Development Cluster Based Project: No
51 BETHLEHEM WATER STORAGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: TIM BISHOP, MAYOR
Description: Repairs have been made but replace a 200,000 gallon water storage tank located on Sugar Lane. Some repairs have been completed.
Funding: To be Determined Source: IJDC
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
51 CAMERON HOUSING DEMOLITION, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Clear deteriorating and dilapidated structures to make way for new activities that will better serve as viable functions within the community.
Funding: Source: Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Housing Cluster Based Project: No
51 CAMERON LOW INCOME HOUSING, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: To provide for low/moderate income housing needs of the community.
Funding: Source: Section 8
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Housing Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 49 Belomar Regional Council 51 MARSHALL COUNTY B & O RAILROAD SEWER EXTENSION - PROJECT AREA 4 IN FACILITIES PLAN
Contact: BETSY FROHNAPFEL, MARSHALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Extend sewer service to approximately 60 residences along County Road 54/Graves Creek Road.
Funding: $1,738,000 Source: SCBG, EPA-STAG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 60 households Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
51 MARSHALL COUNTY GLEN DALE HTS/SHERRARD SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSION - PROJECT AREA 1 IN FACILITIES PLAN
Contact: BETSY FROHNAPFEL, MARSHALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Expansion of sanitary line from Glen Dale Heights to Rt. 88 Sherrard area; eliminating 3 package plants and includes 2 schools.
Funding: $6,424,000 Source: SCBG, EPA-STAG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 842 households, 2 schools Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
51 MARSHALL COUNTY GRAND VUE PARK TO LIMESTONE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AREA 3
Contact: BETSY FROHNAPFEL, MARSHALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Expand sanitary sewer in the Grand Vue Park area and Limestone area eliminating 6 package plants and includes 1 school.
Funding: $7,984,000 Source: SCBG, EPA-STAG, RUS
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 657 households, 1 school, Projected Impact: Environmental 1 recreation area Cluster Based Project: No
51 MARSHALL COUNTY SEWERAGE DISTRICT - PHASE II MOZART AREA SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION
Contact: JOHN L. BLAIR, CHAIRMAN
Description: Extend sanitary sewer service to residents in the Mozart and Mount Olivet area of the County that are served by failing on-site septic systems.
Funding: $5,000,000 Source: CWSRF, USDA, IJDC, Local
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 200 households Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 50 Belomar Regional Council 51 MOUNDSVILLE HOUSING DEMOLITION PROJECT
Contact: RICK HEALY, CITY MANAGER
Description: Demolition of 62 dilapidated residential structures.
Funding: $200,000 - Under Review Source: CDBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 8,585 persons Projected Impact: Housing Cluster Based Project: No
51 NEW MARTINSVILLE HOUSING DEMOLITION PROJECT
Contact: Steven Bohrer, Mayor
Description: Demolition of a vacant dilapidated structure located at 242 North Street.
Funding: $60,000 Source: CDBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 5,420 persons Projected Impact: Housing Cluster Based Project: No
51 VALLEY GROVE WATERLINE REPLACEMENT, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: CHAD KLEEH, MAYOR
Description: Replace existing dilapidated waterline with new lines and make repairs to the pump house to better serve the community
Funding: $50,000 Source: SCBG, WDA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 405 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
51 WEST LIBERTY HOUSING DEMOLITION PROJECT
Contact: MARK GRIFFITH, MAYOR
Description: Demolition of 6 vacant dilapidated residential structures that pose a health and safety risk to the citizens.
Funding: $150,000 - Under Review Source: CDBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 405 persons Projected Impact: Housing Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 51 Belomar Regional Council 48.5 WHEELING BICYCLE TRAIL, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: ROBERT HERRON, CITY MANAGER
Description: Phase One of the eight phase plan provides an alternative downtown route avoiding the current course along city streets and through intersections and 1.46 miles of abandoned railway will be converted during this phase. The Walkable Wheeling Task Force plans to increase the number of trails in the City's limits by more than 13. The plan involves creating 11 loops, instead of out-and-back trails, and incorporating the renovation of three additional abandoned tunnels.
Funding: $470,532 Source: Transport. Enhance. (WVDOH)
Status: Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 31,419 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
48 WEST LIBERTY STORM SEWER REPAIRS, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: MARK GRIFFITH, MAYOR
Description: The Town needs its storm sewers replaced or repaired to alleviate drainage problems in the town.
Funding: Source: Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,220 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
42 HUNDRED HIGH SCHOOL ROAD TO RT. 20 STREET PAVING, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: CHARLES GOFF, MAYOR
Description: Blacktop the road in front of the high school to Rt. 20 and some surrounding areas.
Funding: Source: SCBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 344 persons Projected Impact: Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
42 HUNDRED STREET CONSTRUCTION, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: CHARLES GOFF, MAYOR
Description: To complete paving of streets within corporate limits.
Funding: Source: SCBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 344 persons Projected Impact: Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 52 Belomar Regional Council 42 PINE GROVE STREET PAVING PROJECT, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: RICHARD PRICE, MAYOR
Description: Pave 2.5 miles of deteriorating streets to better serve the Town.
Funding: Source: SCBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 571 persons Projected Impact: Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
36 BENWOOD FLOODWALL IMPROVEMENTS
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: Replacement of collapsed combined sewer lines crossing through floodwall.
Funding: $350,000 Source: CWSRF/IJDC
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
36 BENWOOD PHASE II SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: City proposes to continue sewer separation in the South Benwood area by installing new sanitary sewer line and converting existing combined sewers into a storm sewer. Project will remove two CSOs.
Funding: $1,541,610 Source: CWSRF - Under Review
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
36 MCMECHEN STORM/SANITARY SEWER SEPARATION, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVID GODDARD, MAYOR
Description: Separation of the City's storm and sanitary sewers to alleviate drainage and flooding problems.
Funding: $1,500,000 Source: SCBG, ARC, SRF, Infra. Fund
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,937 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 53 Belomar Regional Council 36 TRIADELPHIA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Contact: KENNETH MURPHY, MAYOR
Description: Replacement of various sanitary sewer lines throughout the Town.
Funding: Source: CDBG, IJDC, CWSRF
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 817 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
27 GLEN DALE COUNTY ROAD #10 RESURFACING, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVE BLAZER, MAYOR
Description: A portion of County Road #10 was resurfaced, leaving a section from Lindy Lane to the City limits that needs completed.
Funding: Source: Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,552 persons Projected Impact: Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
27 HUNDRED SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: CHARLES GOFF, MAYOR
Description: Replace 41,000 sq. ft. of concrete sidewalk with handicapped ramps.
Funding: $140,000 Source: SCBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 344 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
27 NEW MARTINSVILLE STORM/SANITARY SEWER SEPARATION, PHASE II, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: BONNIE SHANNON
Description: Alleviate flooding in the streets, yards and basements in the community.
Funding: $1,961,800 Source: ARC, SRF, EPA
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 500 persons Projected Impact: Environmental Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 54 Belomar Regional Council 24 CLEARVIEW NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: CHARLES J. REINACHER, MAYOR
Description: Construct new council building to better serve the citizens of Clearview
Funding: Source: Community Partnership, USDA Loan and Grant
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 590 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
24 TRIADELPHIA COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: KEN MURPHY, MAYOR
Description: Open the area over the gym to a 2nd floor, finish 2nd floor for rental and add an elevator.
Funding: Source:
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 817 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
24 VALLEY GROVE COMMUNITY BUILDING REPAIRS, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: CHAD KLEEH, MAYOR
Description: Upgrade lighting, new flooring, installation of new doors and windows and ceiling renovation. Create new offices for Mayor, Police and Council Chambers where the fire department once housed their fire trucks. This will better serve the needs of the village and the community.
Funding: Source: Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 405 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
23 CAMERON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Resurface 3 streets, install new road drains, misc. street repairs.
Funding: $100,000 Source: Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement, Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 55 Belomar Regional Council 21 BENWOOD SWIMMING POOL - PHASE II POOL HOUSE RENOVATION, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: Pool house renovations will consist of improvements to interior and exterior addressing ventilation, electrical system and Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
Funding: $185,675 Source: LWCF $185,675 Local $371,350 Total
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
21 CAMERON CITY COMMUNITY PARK CONSTRUCTION, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Construct gazebo, walkways, landscaping, benches, picnic tables, and lighting to benefit the City residents. Partial funding to improve recreational area and the City's pool.
Funding: $38,000 Source: LWCF $28,000 - Funded Trans Energy
Status: Planning - Under Review Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
21 MCMECHEN NEW SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVID GODDARD, MAYOR
Description: The City's 36 year old swimming pool is in dire need of replacement due to its age and deteriorated condition. This project will benefit the residents of the City by providing a safe recreational activity.
Funding: $1,500,000 Source: LWCF, Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,937 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
21 MOUNDSVILLE FOUR SEASONS POOL RENOVATION PROJECT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DEANNA HESS, CITY MANAGER
Description: Roof replacement of Four Seasons Pool.
Funding: $200,000 - Under Review Source: LWCF, City
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 9,998 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 56 Belomar Regional Council 20 BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY PARK PAVING PROJECT, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: TIM BISHOP, MAYOR
Description: Paving of the parking lot next to the Village's recreational shelter and Veterans Memorial Site.
Funding: $90,000 Source: LWCF, Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 2,651 persons Projected Impact: Transportation Cluster Based Project: No
18 BENWOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: This project would consist of a new streetscaping design, new sidewalks and street lighting in order to beautify the City after demolition of dilapidated structures has been completed.
Funding: Source: CDBG, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
18 BENWOOD HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY FOR SIDEWALKS AND CURBS, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: EDWARD KUCA, JR., MAYOR
Description: Improvements to sidewalks and curbs to make handicapped accessible in targeted areas of City.
Funding: $30,000 Source: SCBG, RC&D, and Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,585 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
18 CAMERON CITY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Improvements to the city building to better serve the citizens of Cameron. Some repairs to roof and canopy were made.
Funding: $19,000 - Under Review Source: Community Partnership 3,000 - Funded Marshall County Commission
Status: Under Review Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 57 Belomar Regional Council 18 CAMERON SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Replace nearly 1,200' of old sidewalks throughout the Town. Add 10 ADA ramps.
Funding: $300,000 Source: Map 21 (TE Funds) $ 75,000 City $375,000 Total
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,212 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
18 MCMECHEN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DAVID GODDARD, MAYOR
Description: Due to street paving, many sidewalks are now below street level causing water to runoff onto residents' properties. Replacing the sidewalks would alleviate this problem.
Funding: $98,777 Source: Community Partnership, SCBG
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 1,937 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
18 MOUNDSVILLE CITY-OWNED FACILITIES REPAIR, MARSHALL COUNTY
Contact: DEANNA HESS, CITY MANAGER
Description: The City proposes to make improvements to its city building and garage. The city's garage is in need of restrooms and salt storage space needs upgraded.
Funding: $405,000 Source: Budget Digest
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 9,998 persons Projected Impact: Community Improvement Cluster Based Project: No
15 BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY PARK RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: TIM BISHOP, MAYOR
Description: Replace the community's obsolete playground equipment and install miniature golf caricatures. This will provide safe recreational facilities for the community.
Funding: Source: LWCF, Community Partnership
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 2,651 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 58 Belomar Regional Council 15 NEW MARTINSVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN TRAIL - PHASE II, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: BEVERLY GIBB, PARK DIRECTOR
Description: Phase II of the project will include the remainder (3 miles) of the bicycle/pedestrian trail on the lower end of the City. When totally completed, this will provide the community with a bicycle/pedestrian trail stretching 5 miles.
Funding: $200,000 Source: WVDOT Enhancement
Status: Under Review Time Frame: Long Term
Anticipated Impact: 5,984 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
15 NEW MARTINSVILLE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: BONNIE SHANNON
Description: Construction of an open-air amphitheater below Ohio Street to add to the City's recreational facilities and promote tourism.
Funding: $1,000,000 Source:
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 5,984 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
15 OHIO COUNTY - HIGHLANDS BICYCLE AND WALKING TRAIL, OHIO COUNTY
Contact: GREG STEWART, OHIO COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: Develop a paved 1 mile walking and biking trail situated behind Target, J.C. Penney and Power Center shops near Dallas Pike. The trail would enhance the area as a destination attraction, increase property values, improve access and pedestrian safety and promote health and wellness.
Funding: $ 80,000 Source: WV Division of Highways Recreational Trails 20,000 - Committed Program $100,000 Ohio County (match) Total
Status: Planning Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 47,427 persons Projected Impact: Recreation Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 59 Belomar Regional Council Table 23. 2019 FUNDED OR COMPLETED PROJECTS REGION X - BELOMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL
CAMERON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SANITARY SEWER, MARSHALL CO.
Contact: BETTY SCOTT, MAYOR
Description: Replacement of pumps and various equipment at the wastewater treatment plant, as well as separation of sanitary and storm sewers to eliminate excessive effluent discharge into Grave Creek.
Funding: $955,000 - Funded Source: SCBG
Status: Funded Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 969 persons Projected Impact: Sewer Systems Cluster Based Project: No
MARSHALL-OHIO-WETZEL REGIONAL BROADBAND PROJECT
Contact: BETSY FROHNAPFEL, MARSHALL COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Description: This project will provide a comprehensive planning and system engineering for a multi-jurisdictional area in Northern West Virginia (Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel Counties). There are many gaps in internet service with areas under served or unserved, which places these counties in a disadvantage for economic growth. The funds will be used to procure a qualified broadband engineer to assess and map the gaps and to provide options for upgrades and expansion.
Funding: $125,000 - Funded Source: CDBG
Status: Funded and Under construction Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 92,274 persons Projected Impact: Commercial Development Cluster Based Project: No
BELMONT-OHIO-MARSHALL-WETZEL BROWNFIELDS TASK FORCE ASSESSMENT GRANT
Contact: NATALIE HAMILTON, BELOMAR
Description: Development of a Brownfields Task Force application for a community wide assessment grant.
Funding: $200,000 Source: EPA
Status: Funded Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: TBD Projected Impact: Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 60 Belomar Regional Council PINE GROVE PHASE III SANITARY SEWER PROJECT, WETZEL COUNTY
Contact: RICHARD PRICE, MAYOR
Description: This is the final phase to construct a gravity sewer system to replace a poorly functioning sewer system.
Funding: $1,030,004 Source: CDBG 1,469,956 ARC 822,000 IJDC 138,000 Local $3,460,000 Total
Status: Funded Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: 658 persons Projected Impact: Sewer Systems Cluster Based Project: No
WETZEL COUNTY COURTHOUSE SECURITY PROJECT
Contact: LISA HEASLEY, COMMISSIONER
Description: Purchase and install x-ray machine with a walk-through metal detector in a single point public entry access point of the Wetzel County Courthouse. County will purchase handheld metal detectors for security officer to scan individuals. Additional security cameras to be installed in the courthouse stairwells.
Funding: $30,711 Source: WV Court Security Grant Funds
Status: Funded/Under Construction Time Frame: Short Term
Anticipated Impact: Projected Impact: Public Safety Cluster Based Project: No
CEDS 2019 - 2023 61 Belomar Regional Council V. Evaluation Framework
Belomar will use the measures outlined in Table 24 to assess progress on its objectives.
Table 24. CEDS Performance Measures
Category Measure Indicator Data Source
Employment Jobs created and Average annual U.S. Bureau of Labor retained employment in the Belomar Statistics, Workforce West region Virginia, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services
Wealth creation Workers’ Average wage; increase in U.S. Bureau of Labor and retention earnings and total region wages; Statistics, Workforce West wages increased employment in Virginia, and Ohio Dept. of high wage sectors Job and Family Services
Economic Business Number and percent of U.S. Bureau of Labor growth diversification business establishments in Statistics, Workforce West major economic sectors Virginia, and Ohio Dept. of Job and Family Services
Wealth creation Household Median household income U.S. Census Bureau and retention income
Wealth creation Per capita Median per capita income U.S. Census Bureau and retention income
Education and Supply of Percent of working age U.S. Census Bureau training skilled workers population with (1) a high school diploma or greater; (2) a college degree or certificate
Economic New businesses New business establishments U.S. Census Bureau growth
Housing Affordable Median home value; median U.S. Census Bureau Housing monthly housing costs (renters)
Infrastructure Broadband Households with a broadband Connect Ohio; West Virginia availability and Internet subscription; Broadband Enhancement households with new or CEDS 2019 – 2023 62 Belomar Regional Council Category Measure Indicator Data Source adoption improved broadband speeds Council; U.S. Census Bureau
Education and Supply of Number of degrees and WV Higher Education Policy training skilled workers certificates attained Commission; WV Community and Technical College System; University System of Ohio
Economic Site availability New and improved State and county growth industrial and business development offices parks
Infrastructure Economic Grants, financial assistance, Public utilities; Belomar development and other external funding for Regional Council projects water, wastewater, and community development projects
CEDS 2019 – 2023 63 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 1. BELOMAR REGIONAL COUNCIL AND INTERSTATE PLANNING COMMISSION REGION X CEDS COMMITTEE
June, 2019
Name and Address Affiliation
TIM MCCORMICK OHIO COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN - BEL-O-MAR, VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMMITTEE COURTHOUSE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: OHIO 1500 CHAPLINE STREET, #215 APPOINTED: 1996 RACE: WHITE WHEELING, WV 26003 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
BERNARD P. TWIGG * WESBANCO EMPLOYEE 204 - 12TH STREET VICE CHAIRMAN - WV, VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND GLEN DALE, WV 26038 EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMMITTEE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: MARSHALL APPOINTED: 1999 RACE: WHITE SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: N
LISA HEASLEY WETZEL COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BELOMAR TREASURER, VOTING - EXECUTIVE/CEDS WETZEL COUNTY COMMISSION COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 156 COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: WETZEL NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155 APPOINTED: 2017 RACE: WHITE SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
JOHN GRUZINSKAS MARSHALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER MARSHALL COUNTY COMMISSION VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND CEDS/EXECUTIVE COMM. 600 7TH STREET COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: MARSHALL P.O. DRAWER B APPOINTED: 2018 RACE: WHITE MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
ED KUCA, JR. MAYOR, CITY OF BENWOOD MAYOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. CITY OF BENWOOD COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: MARSHALL 430 MAIN STREET APPOINTED: 2003 RACE: WHITE BENWOOD, WV 26031 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
PHIL REMKE MAYOR, CITY OF MOUNDSVILLE MAYOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. CITY OF MOUNDSVILLE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: MARSHALL 800 SIXTH STREET APPOINTED: 2018 RACE: WHITE MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
RANDY WHARTON OHIO COUNTY COMMISSIONER; BUSINESSMAN, OHIO COUNTY COMMISSION WHARTON'S AMOCO COURTHOUSE VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND CEDS/EXECUTIVE COMM. 1500 CHAPLINE STREET, #215 COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: OHIO WHEELING, WV 26003 APPOINTED: 1999 RACE: WHITE SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
CEDS 2019 - 2023 64 Belomar Regional Council DON RIGBY * DIRECTOR, REDP; REPRESENTATIVE, OHIO COUNTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. REDP COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: OHIO P.O. BOX 1029 APPOINTED: 1999 RACE: WHITE WHEELING, WV 26003-9958 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: N
TIM BISHOP MAYOR, VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM MAYOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. VILLAGE OF BETHLEHEM COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: OHIO P.O. BOX 6339 APPOINTED: 2005 RACE: WHITE WHEELING, WV 26003 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
BOB HERRON CITY MANAGER, CITY OF WHEELING CITY MANAGER VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. CITY OF WHEELING COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: OHIO CITY COUNTY BUILDING APPOINTED: 2002 RACE: WHITE WHEELING, WV 26003 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: N
STEVEN BOHRER MAYOR, CITY OF NEW MARTINSVILLE MAYOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. CITY OF NEW MARTINSVILLE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: WETZEL 191 MAIN STREET APPOINTED: 2016 RACE: WHITE NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
LARRY LEMON WETZEL COUNTY COMMISSIONER WETZEL COUNTY COMMISSION VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. P.O. BOX 156 COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: WETZEL NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155 APPOINTED: 2018 RACE: WHITE SEX: FEMALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
RICHARD PRICE MAYOR, TOWN OF PINE GROVE MAYOR VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. TOWN OF PINE GROVE COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: WETZEL P.O. BOX 286 APPOINTED: 2018 RACE: WHITE PINE GROVE, WV 26419-0286 SEX: MALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: Y
SHIRLEY MALLORY * MINORITY REPRESENTATIVE 805 41ST STREET VOTING - BOM/BOMTS AND EXECUTIVE/CEDS COMM. BELLAIRE, OH 43906 COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: BELMONT APPOINTED: 2016 RACE: AFRICAN AMERICAN SEX: FEMALE ELECTED OFFICIAL: N
* Denotes Private Citizen
The method of selecting new members of the CEDS Committee is dictated by Bel-O-Mar’s Bylaws.
CEDS 2019 - 2023 65 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 2. Bel-O-Mar/BOMTS/AAA Associate Board Meeting Thursday, February 22 - 12:00 Noon Highlands Event Center Triadelphia, WV
CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Chairman: Timothy P. McCormick
Minutes
A motion was made by Robert Herron, and seconded by Terry Pugh, to approve the minutes.
Aging Services Department Report
Mrs. DiPasquale informed the members of the proposed FY 2019 Bureau of Senior Services Budget submitted to the West Virginia Legislature as part of the Governor’s Budget Bill. The funding remains steady at LIFE $3.1M; State funding for Title III: $600K ; FAIR & LIGHTHOUSE; $3M and contains no reduction in funding for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1 for Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Centers. Bureau budget hearings in both the House and Senate were held January 29 and January 31, 2018. Discussion followed.
Mrs. DiPasquale reported on the regional statistics for both FAIR and LIGHTHOUSE Programs provided by the 16 senior centers in the Area Agency on Aging’s (AAA) PSA for State FY 17. 56,000 hours of respite and 129,000 respectively were completed during FY 17. The numbers represent an 8% decrease for FAIR over FY 16, while the LIGHTHOUSE saw a slight 1% increase in units. Additionally, over 110,342 Congregate meals and 330,039 Home Delivered meals were provided by the Area Agency on Aging’s Title III C Nutrition Contractors during federal FY 2017.
The Area Agency on Aging continues to operate the Wetzel County Title III C Program.
On site and desktop monitoring continues by AAA staff of our 19 subgrantees. Standardized Monitoring tools designed by the Bureau of Senior Services are used by all four Area Agencies on Aging. Board training/continuing education by the AAA also continues.
Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects:
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2016 Private Rehab Projects - 4 Completed, 7 Under Contract/In Construction Home Repair Projects - 12 Completed, 2 Under Construction/Pending, 2 Septic Replacement Pending
We have met or exceeded our goals and outcomes. The program construction deadline is October 31, 2018.
CEDS 2019 - 2023 66 Belomar Regional Council Minutes BOM/BOMTS/AAA Associate Board Meeting February 22, 2018 Page 2
Belomar is in the process of planning the FY 2018 Belmont County and City of Martins Ferry Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program application due May 4, 2018.
Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program Belmont County is estimated to receive $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018. The first of two or more public hearings will be held in March to receive information regarding all CDBG programs available.
Wetzel County Commission Belomar, on behalf of the Wetzel County Commissioners, submitted an application for the Wetzel County PSD #1 to the Small Cities Block Grant Program. This Project extends waterline from the Jacksonburg area to the Smithfield area to provide service for 38 new customers. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,954,000. A $1.5 million SCBG was requested, along with a $454,000 IJDC loan or grant. The project was not selected for funding in FY 2017 and will be reviewed and re- submitted in May 2018.
Town of Pine Grove Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project - $1,500,000 The project consists of the installation of 6,655 LF of 8” and 6” sanitary sewer line, two 4” duplex grinder pumps and 52 lateral hook-ups to eliminate failing vacuum type sanitary sewer collection system. Construction is complete and a final walk through will take place in early spring. The Town and Belomar are planning the final phase III project to be submitted to funding sources in 2018.
Town of Hundred Belomar prepared an application for a FEMA Firefighter Assistance Grant to replace a tanker truck lost on the July 2017 flood. Amount is for $300,000. The Anticipated Funding Selection Date is 3/19/2018, with the Anticipated Award Date of 04/06/2018.
City of Moundsville Staff is preparing a Land and Water Conservation Grant application for rehab at the Four Seasons Pool at the East End Playground Complex. This is a 50% match. Application will be submitted in April 2018.
Staff is also preparing a Community Development Block Grant application for a waterline replacement project for $1.5 million. Application is targeted to be submitted in May 2018.
Marshall County PSD #2 USDA delivered the Letter of Conditions on February 14 for this $1.4 million project. This includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and re-painting of an existing tank. Funding also came from IJDC and Marshall County Commission.
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Sewer Separation Improvements Project in the amount of $935,880.00. The project will consist of the replacement and installation of various components at the waste water treatment plant and the separation of areas of combined sewer system with the installation of 800 L.F. of 12 inch storm sewer and 500 L.F. of 8 inch sanitary sewer line. The City is currently under DEP findings and orders and these improvements will enable to attain compliance with their WVNPDES Permit. The project will benefit the 396 customers and 965 residents of the City, which is 60 percent LMI. The project was not selected for funding in FY 2017 and will be reviewed and re-submitted in May 2018.
City of Benwood – Combined Sewer Overflow System Improvements Project $3,775,400 The project consists of the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with the existing combined sewer system left in place to serve as a storm drainage system. The project will reduce a large amount of infiltration and inflow associated with the combined sewer system overflows that overwhelms Lift Station D and creates Combined Sewer Overflow. The project will address West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection Notice of Violations for CSO-008. Project is be funded through the WV Clean Water State Revolving Fund and local funds. Construction is approximately 35% complete.
City of Benwood Land and Water Conservation Fund Project City of Benwood has been awarded an $400,000 LWCF grant and the City has matched the grant for complete reconstruction of the pool and filtration system.
Staff is also preparing a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Phase II which will consist of ADA and other various improvements to the pool house. Application will be submitted in April 2018.
Marshall County Sewerage District (MCSD) – Mozart Sanitary Sewer Project $9,389,000 Construction commenced in mid-June of 2017. The sewer system is expected to be operational by the end of March of 2018. This project provides sanitary sewer to 277 new customers. This was a collaborative effort with the City of Wheeling where sewerage will be conveyed for wastewater treatment. Mr. Robert Herron, City Manager of Wheeling asked about future phases of this project. Mr. Wiethe informed the Board that the Marshall County Sewerage District is in the early planning stages for Phase II now. Mr. Herron commended the Belomar Staff for their efforts in getting this much needed project to construction.
City of McMechen- Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000 The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient Water Treatment Plan, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant. The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions and hopes to request authorization to bid by late spring.
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Brownfields Task Force Belomar formed a Brownfields Task Force in 2017 to include the three West Virginia counties. An application for a Community-Wide Assessment grant was submitted in November 2017. Mr. Hicks announced that the Task Force is being expanded to include Belmont County and a meeting will be held in our office March.
EDA CEDS
Mr. Wiethe informed the board that the staff is working on the 2018 Annual CEDS update due in June of 2018 and informed the board that the priority projects list will be sent out to all communities for input.
Opportunity Zones Program
Mr. Wiethe provided information regarding a new program established by Congress int eh Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring long-term private sector investment to low income urban and rural. Governors’ have until March 22nd to submit application to the US Treasury Department designating their states opportunity zones. Mr. Wiethe informed the Board an email containing specifics on eligible census tracts will be sent today. He encouraged all to review and act on eligible tracts in their communities.
Transportation Department
Transportation Performance Measures - Safety Targets
Mr. Sharma provided background information stating that surface transportation acts MAP-21 and FAST Act laid the ground work for performance planning by establishing seven national goals. FHWA then, through regulation, identified performance measures for each goal and now States and MPOs are setting targets for each measure. Safety performance measures are the first. States must have targets, while MPOs have options. MPOs can either approve statewide targets or set their own targets for the MPO area. He noted in West Virginia all MPOs have approved statewide targets and in Ohio all but one MPO have approved the state’s targets. Safety targets are annual targets and will be revisited every year.
Mr. Sharma referred to the resolution before the board and went over the statewide targets for both states. He noted that the Technical Advisory Committee met yesterday and recommended the adoption of statewide targets.
A motion to approve statewide targets was made by Mr. Herron and seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion carried.
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Draft FY2019 Work Program
Mr. Sharma noted that originally this agenda item was for approving the FY2019 Draft Work Program. After the agenda package was sent, WVDOT requested a revision of the current FY2018 UWP. A board resolution approving each action is needed. Also, a third resolution related to UWP was needed to authorize the Executive Director to sign the interagency MOUs and consultant contracts for the special studies. He informed the board that since all three resolutions are related, if the board wishes, these can be adopted by one motion. He then explained that WVDOT’s revision request is for a special study. The study “Downtown Wheeling Mobility and Streetscape Study” is for seeing the feasibility and cost of converting Market and Main Streets one-way pair to two way streets. Also it is to make pedestrian crossing safer by reducing the curb to curb walking distance using streetscape features such as bump outs. The study is funded from State’s FHWA funds with the State and City providing the local match. The total cost of the study is $120,000. Mr. Sharma noted that a resolution was mailed and is included in the handouts.
Next, he went over the Draft FY2019 Work Program. He highlighted the performance planning activities and briefly went over each work task in the program. The work program budget, activities and resolution were mailed to the membership. A resolution was also included in the handouts.
Mr. Sharma then pointed out that since performance planning calls for cooperation among State DOTs, MPOs and Transit Operators, both states have prepared Memorandums of Understanding clarifying the responsibilities of each agency. Also, the consultant contract for the Wheeling Study needs to be executed. He then referred to a resolution in the handouts, that would give the Executive Director authority to sign these documents.
Mr. Sharma also noted that the Technical Advisory Committee recommended the adoption of these resolutions.
Mr. McCormick asked if the membership was willing to do all three resolutions with one motion.
A motion was made by Mr. Herron, seconded by Mayor Pugh. Motion carried.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Revision Update
Since the previous meeting, WVDOT requested two separate TIP revisions. Most of the revisions were project adjustments involving replacing federal funds with State funds. However, there were three projects worth noting.
1) WV2 upgrade to 4-lane projects in southern Marshall County and crossing over into Wetzel County are moved up to FY2019 for construction. These were previously programmed in FY2020. These are bond issue projects and the estimated cost is $110 million.
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2) A new resurfacing project on US250 through Glen Dale is programmed for FY2018. The cost of this project is $1 million.
3) The Monument Bridge project in the City of Wheeling is pushed back to FY2020. It was in FY2019.
These revisions were done under the WVDOT Groupable Project Policy.
No action was needed.
Resolution to Accept West Virginia Legislative Funds
Scott Hicks presented a resolution authorizing Belomar to accept $31,363 in matching funds from the WV Legislature (through Dept. of Commerce) to match a $56,200 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and a $70,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration. The funds will be used to promote economic development, water and sewer and community development initiatives within the region.
A motion to pass the resolution by Commissioner Miller, and seconded by Mr. Gruzinskas. Motion passed.
Old Business
There was no old business to be discussed.
New Business
Scott Hicks gave an update on the WV Department of Commerce’s plan to consolidate some of the state’s regional councils. The plan called for Belomar to be consolidated with the Brooke- Hancock-Jefferson Regional Council. The Regional Council Directors received a letter from Mary Jo Thompson of the WV Development Office on December 7, 2017 stating that the consolidation meetings would be postponed until sometime after the 2018 legislative session. Mr. Hicks will continue to monitor the situation and keep the membership updated.
Mr. Hicks referenced a brochure recently assembled by the WV Association of Regional Planning and Development Councils which spells out the various activities and functions the regional councils perform. The brochure was modeled after a marketing effort conducted by the Ohio Association of Regional Councils.
Mr. Hicks thanked the Ohio County Commission and Ohio County Development Authority for providing the meeting room at the Highlands Event Center and their staff for setting everything up for the meeting.
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Mr. Hicks announced the date of the next meeting will be Thursday, April 19th at noon. The location will be in Marshall County. The venue has not yet been determined. A meeting notice and agenda will be sent out in early April.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Stanley Stein and seconded by John Gruzinskas to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
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Attendance
Name Representing
Roger Deal Village Administrator, Barnesville, Ohio Crystal Lorimor Director, Belmont County CIC J.P. Dutton Belmont County Commissioner Mark Thomas Belmont County Commissioner Terry Lively Belmont County Engineer Anthony Atkins Director, Belmont County GIS Department Larry Merry Director, Belmont County Port Authority Stan Sobel Mayor, Village of Belmont Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar LuAnn Kennedy Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Marvin Husarik Councilman, Village of Bridgeport Roger Stewart Councilman, Village of Brookside Libby Reasbeck Congressman John McKinley’s Office Betsy Frohnapfel Marshall County Administrator Robert Miller Marshall County Commissioner John Gruzinskas Marshall County Commissioner Allen Hendershot Mayor, City of Moundsville Deanna Hess City Manager, City of Moundsville Scott Warner ODOT Planning Engineer Cody Notz ODOT Geotechnical Engineer Tim McCormick Ohio County Commissioner Greg Stewart Ohio County Administrator Stanley Stein OVRTA/EORTA Jeff Haught Mayor, Powhatan Point Terry Pugh Mayor, City of St. Clairsville Tom Murphy St. Clairsville Planning & Zoning Administrator Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Bill Phipps St. Clairsville Mark Griffith Mayor, Village of Valley Grove Rory Barnes Councilman, Village of Valley Grove Robert Mozingo Councilman, Village of Valley Grove Bob Herron City Manager, City of Wheeling Gus Suwaid WV Division of Highways Kevin Sullivan WV Division of Highways Jason Workman Program Development, WV Division of Highways Chris Kinsey WV Department of Transportation
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CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Chairman: Timothy P. McCormick
Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Gruzinskas and seconded by Mr. Stein to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2018 meeting. The motion passed.
Aging Services Department Report
Lynn DiPasquale reported that staff is reviewing state FY 2018 budget and service revisions from the 17 LIFE providers within the AAA’s 16 county PSA. Staff is also reviewing federal FY 2018 budget and service revisions of the 18 OAA (Titles III B, D and E) providers and 12 Title III C Nutrition Providers. In addition, onsite and desktop monitoring continues by AAA staff of our subgrantees by the Aging Department Monitor Cynthia Wells. Cynthia is also assisting our sister Area Agency on Aging in the eastern panhandle, Upper Potomac AAA. Upper Potomac is in the process of searching for a replacement of its Monitor.
Preparations are being made by staff for FY 2019 LIFE program which begins July 1, 2018. In addition, in prepping for federal FY 2019, the State Unit on Aging in Charleston is looking to redesign the Area Plan/Provider Plan on Aging format. Mrs. DiPasquale has been requested to assist with the redesign.
Belomar’s Aging Services Department continues to operate the Title III C Nutrition program for Wetzel County. Aging Services staff continue to work with Wetzel County Senior Center staff.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced the theme and the availability of materials for this year’s Older Americans Month, “Engage at Any Age”. Observances will be held at the county senior centers throughout the month of May. The emphasis this year is on promoting positive aging by keeping healthy and engaging in activities and reducing social isolation.
Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects:
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2016
Private Rehab Projects Home Repair Projects 7 Completed 12 Completed 4 Under Contract/In Construction 3 Under Construction/Pending 2 Septic Replacement Under Contract
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An application for the 2018 CHIP Program will be submitted in early May. The County, with the City of Martins Ferry as a partner, will be requesting $700,000 to complete private rehab and emergency repair activities.
Belomar is in the process of planning the FY 2018 Belmont County and City of Martins Ferry Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program application due May 4, 2018.
Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program
Belmont County will receive $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018. The County has sent application and program information to all municipalities in the County. Applications are due back to the County Commission by May 11th . Please contact A.C. Wiethe if you have any application questions or need guidance on project eligibility.
Working with the Village of Powhatan Point on submitting a Critical Infrastructure application for reconstruction of a section of German Hill Road.
Wetzel County Commission - PSD No. 1 Waterline Extension
Belomar, on behalf of the Wetzel County Commissioners, is preparing an application for the Wetzel County PSD #1 to the Small Cities Block Grant Program. This project extends waterline from the Jacksonburg area to the Smithfield area to provide service for 38 new customers. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,954,000. A $1.5 million SCBG was be requested, along with a $454,000 IJDC loan or grant. This project will be submitted in June or July depending on the SCBG deadline.
Town of Pine Grove Phase II Sanitary Sewer Project $1,500,000
The project consists of the installation of 6,655 LF of 8” and 6” sanitary sewer line, two 4” duplex grinder pumps and 52 lateral hook-ups to eliminate failing vacuum type sanitary sewer collection system. Construction is complete and a final walk through will take place in May.
Town of Pine Grove Phase III Sanitary Sewer Project $3,460,000
Phase III will consist of the replacement of the remaining vacuum sewer collection system with gravity sewer lines in the downtown area (Alley Addition/School Street and North Fork Road to the Robert C. Byrd Center) and upgrades at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Total Project cost is $3,460,000. Proposed funding is:
1. Small Cities Block Grant $1,500,000 2. Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Principal Forgiveness) $1,000,000 3. WV IJDC (District 1 Grant) $ 822,000 4. Wetzel County Commission Grant $ 138,000
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Project will require approximately 60 easements and 3 site acquisitions for pump stations. The WV IJDC funding committee will review the project on May 21, 2018.
City of Moundsville
A Land and Water Conservation Grant application for rehab at the Four Seasons Pool at the East End Playground Complex was submitted in April. This is a $186,000 project that requires a 50% match from the City.
We submitted an application for one eligible census tract in Moundsville for the Opportunity Zone Program.
Preparing a Community Development Block Grant application for a waterline replacement project on First Street for $1.3 million. Application is targeted to be submitted in June or July of 2018. WV IJDC Funding Committee will review the project at the May 2, 2018 meeting.
Preparing a Community Development Block Grant application for demolition to be submitted in June or July of 2018.
Marshall County PSD #4
This $1.4 million project includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and re-painting of an existing tank. Funding is from USDA, IJDC and Marshall County Commission. Funding is secured, and accounting work is currently being done, with submittal to IJDC for a binding commitment in May. The IJDC Funding Committee will review on May 21 and hopefully to be forwarded to the full council meeting on June 6, 2018.
City of Cameron
Belomar, on behalf of the City of Cameron, submitted an application to the West Virginia Development Office, Small Cities Block Grant Program for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sewer Separation Improvements Project in the amount of $935,880.00. The project will consist of the replacement and installation of various components at the waste water treatment plant and the separation of areas of combined sewer system with the installation of 800 L.F. of 12 inch storm sewer and 500 L.F. of 8 inch sanitary sewer line. The City is currently under DEP findings and orders and these improvements will enable to attain compliance with their WVNPDES Permit. The project will benefit the 396 customers and 965 residents of the City, which is 60 percent LMI. The project was not selected for funding in FY 2017 and will be reviewed and re-submitted in June or July 2018.
City of Benwood – Combined Sewer Overflow System Improvements Project $3,775,400
The project consists of the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with the existing combined sewer system left in place to serve as a storm drainage system. The project will reduce a
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City of Benwood Land and Water Conservation Fund Project
City of Benwood has been awarded an $400,000 LWCF grant and the City has matched the grant for complete reconstruction of the pool and filtration system.
Staff is also preparing a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Phase II which will consist of ADA and other various improvements to the pool house. Application was submitted on April 12, 2018 in the amount of $370,000, with the City providing a 50% match.
Marshall County Sewerage District (MCSD) – Mozart Sanitary Sewer Project $9,389,000
Construction commenced in mid-June of 2017. The sewer system is expected to be operational by the end of May 2018. This project provides sanitary sewer to 277 new customers. This was a collaborative effort with the City of Wheeling where sewerage will be conveyed for wastewater treatment. Mr. Robert Herron, City Manager of Wheeling asked about future phases of this project.
Mr. Wiethe informed the Board that the Marshall County Sewerage District is in the early planning stages for Phase II now. Phase II is projected to be approximately $5M and will continue towards the Mount Olivet Area.
Mr. Wiethe reported that he was asked and presented the Marshall County Sewerage District – Mozart Sewer project to the Tri-State Environmental Health Association on April 18, 2018 at the Highlands Conference Center.
City of McMechen- Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000
The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient Water Treatment Plan, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines, as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant. The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions and hopes to request authorization to bid by summer.
Brownfields Task Force
Belomar formed a Brownfields Task Force in 2017 to include the three West Virginia counties. An application for a Community-Wide Assessment grant was submitted in November 2017.
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Mr. Hicks announced that the Task Force is being expanded to include Belmont County and a meeting was held in March. Belomar was informed yesterday that the 2017 assessment grant was not awarded. Belomar will review the application and prepare to submit applications for both WV and Belmont County Ohio in the fall of 2018.
EDA CEDS
Mr. Wiethe informed the board that the staff is working on the 2018 Annual CEDS update due in June of 2018 and we will be preparing to complete a “SWOT” analysis for the new 2019-2023 CEDS. We will be looking for the members participation.
Opportunity Zones Program
Mr. Wiethe informed the members that the Governor’s office asked for a 30-day extension to submit the State’s opportunity zones. The State would have submitted those by April 22, 2018 but no word on what census tracts were submitted.
Broadband Assessment Grant
Belomar is in the early stages of planning to pursue a Small Cities Block Grant on behalf of Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel Counties to complete a broadband assessment of our unserved and under- served areas. The WV Development Office has set-aside 5% of the states CDBG funds for broadband assessment and expansion. The application deadline has no been set but will likely be in the fall of 2018.
Transportation Department
Final FY2019 Work Program
Rakesh Sharma reminded the membership that the draft work program was presented in the previous meeting and sent to the funding agencies for review and comments. Comments were received. Most of the comments were editorial. All comments have been addressed. The important and new activities, listed in the summary activity list and budget that was included in the agenda package and provided as a handout, were highlighted. Mr. Sharma noted that one of the comments was to include a comprehensive Title VI plan. This is included under work task 6011. Other highlights are new FY2020 - FY2023 TIP; annual safety targets and the need to show progress in meeting the previous targets; pre2020 census related work; special studies to be undertaken; transit targets; required Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan and pending transit safety performance measures. A Washington D.C. Circuit Court ruling on revoking EPA’s 1997 Ozone Standards was also discussed. Mr. Sharma further explained that work tasks 6252 and 6253 are identical because 6253 is carryover funds from this year and is separated for accounting purposes only. The funding shown in the work program can also change. Committee was informed that the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) had recommended adoption of the work program resolution.
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Chairman McCormick inquired if it was ok to do one motion for all three transportation action items. The Committee was in agreement for one motion for all three items.
FY2018 - FY2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Revision
Referring to a press release in the handouts, Mr. Sharma noted that as requested by ODOT, three projects will be added to the TIP. The projects are:
1) Right-of-way phase of a slide repair project on SR147 near the intersection with SR379 near the county line. Previously programmed project for FY2018 will also be moved to FY2019.
2) A rails to trails project in Barnesville will also be added. This project is being programmed with sub-allocated funds.
3) A traffic flow study on Lincoln Avenue in Bridgeport will be added. The study is funded with sub-allocated funds.
As requested by the Ohio Valley Regional Transportation Authority (OVRTA), a project to replace the roof of the office/garage facility on the Wheeling Island is to be added. The cost of the roof is estimated at $300,000.
It was noted that the public comment period for the TIP revision ended on April 23rd and no comments were received.
FY2018 Work Program Revision
As requested by WVDOT, the Wheeling Transit-Trails accessibility study was moved from long range planning work task (6101) to West Virginia Service work task (6251). The study is funded by WVDOT with local match provided by the City of Wheeling, Wheeling National Heritage Corporation and OVRTA. The funding table is also revised showing funds to be expended this year. The revision was included in the agenda package and was included in the handouts.
Mr. Sharma noted again that the TAC had met and recommended adoption of resolutions for each transportation action items.
A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Thomas, to adopt the FY2019 Work Program and Budget resolution; FY2018 - FY2021 TIP Revision and the FY2018 Work Program Revision Resolution. The motion carried.
Old Business
There was no old business to be discussed.
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New Business
Scott Hicks noted the next meeting of the Council will be on July 26th at noon at Quinet’s Restaurant in New Martinsville. This July meeting is considered our Annual meeting and we will have the election of officers. Mr. Hicks will be conferring with the Nominating Committee prior to the July meeting to get their recommendations for officers.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Pugh and seconded by Mr. Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
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Attendance
Name Representing
Roger Deal Barnesville Village Administrator Roger P. Conroy Belmont County Auditor Mark Thomas Belmont County Commissioner Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Judy Hunt Benwood Clerk Betsy Frohnapfel Marshall County Administrator Robert Miller Marshall County Commissioner John Gruzinskas Marshall County Commissioner Scott Varner Marshall County Commissioner Deanna Hess City Manager, City of Moundsville Scott Warner ODOT Planning Engineer Nick Susich ODOT Capital Programs Administrator Tim McCormick Ohio County Commissioner Stanley Stein EORTA Dave Walters Powhatan Point Councilman Terry Pugh Mayor, City of St. Clairsville Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Bill Phipps St. Clairsville Mark Griffith Mayor, Town of West Liberty Rory Barnes Councilman, Town of West Liberty Lisa Heasley Wetzel County Commissioner Chris Kinsey WV Division of Highways Kevin Sullivan WV Division of Highways Perry Keller WV Department of Transportation Jessica Cross Representative, Senator Capito’s Office
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CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Vice Chairman: Mark Thomas
Minutes
A motion was made by Mayor Pugh and seconded by Stanley Stain, to approve the minutes of the April 26th , 2018 meeting. Motion passed.
Aging Services Department Report
Mrs. DiPasquale reported to the members on staff preparations for the federal FY 2019 Area Plan on Aging. The Plan is submitted annually in August to the West Virginia State Unit on Aging, Bureau of Senior Services for approval. The Plan has four sections as follows: Verification of Intent, Assurance of Compliance with provisions of the Older Americans Act, the Program Plan and Financial Plan.
The Program Plan section outlines Services and Activities projected to be done by the AAA’s sub-recipients (the county senior centers) and the Objectives and Action Steps by the AAA for the federal fiscal year of 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019). The six Objectives in the Area Plan focus on Planning & Evaluation, Training & Technical Assistance, Leadership & Advocacy, Coordination & Resource Development, Targeting (of services) and finally, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention.
The Financial Plan contains a regional composite of the funding available to senior centers to provide the services projected by each senior center in their individual FY 2019 Provider Plans. The due date to the AAA is Friday, July 27, 2018. Staff have received several of the Plans already and has begun review. The information contained in the individual Provider Plans are an integral part of the overall Area Plan for the federal fiscal year. Discussion followed.
Mrs. DiPasquale updated the Council on the 2019 State Programs of L.I.F.E. and In-Home Services. Funding for the programs (L.I.F.E., F.A.I.R. and LIGHTHOUSE) remains steady for State FY 2019. Funding regionally remains at 3 million for L.I.F.E. providers and 3 million for LIGHTHOUSE/F.A.I.R. The Notification of Grant Awards have been issued by the Area Agency to the seventeen (17) LIFE Providers within the AAAs’ PSA after receipt of the FY 2019 Regional NGA from the Bureau. The 2019 Standard Conditions, normally attached to the NGA from the Bureau, are still under review at the state level. The In-Home Services NGAs continue to be issued by the Bureau of Senior Services directly to the county providers. Discussion followed.
The Wetzel County Title III C Nutrition Program continues to be administered by the Aging Services Department (Northwestern Area Agency on Aging). Discussion followed.
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Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects and applications prepared for our membership communities:
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2016
Private Rehab Projects 8 Completed 4 Under Contract/In Construction
Home Repair Projects 16 Completed 3 Under Construction/Pending
An application for the 2018 CHIP Program was submitted in early May. The County, with the City of Martins Ferry as a partner, requested $700,000 to complete private rehab and emergency repair activities.
Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program
Belmont County will receive $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018-2019. The Belmont County Commissioners have submitted for funding the list below.
Village of Bellaire - Replacement of sidewalks around Union Park $65,000 Village of Bridgeport - Resurfacing Howard Street $70,000 Pease Township - Resurfacing of Maple Heights & Farr Road $71,500 Village of Powhatan Point - Resurfacing of the Tree Streets $94,500 Pultney Township - Resurfacing of Rock Hollow Road $35,000 Fair Housing $14,000 Project Administration $42,000
The balance of funding is from the local communities and CDBG revolving loan funds.
Belmont County Commissioners also submitted a CDBG Critical Infrastructure project for the reconstruction of a section of German Hill Road in the Village of Powhatan Point in the amount of $322,900. This is a competitive program.
Awards made September 1, 2018.
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Wetzel County Commission - PSD No. 1 Waterline Extension
Belomar, on behalf of the Wetzel County Commissioners, is preparing an application for the Wetzel County PSD #1 to the Small Cities Block Grant Program. This Project extends waterline from the Jacksonburg area to the Smithfield area to provide service for 38 new customers. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,954,000. A $1.5 million SCBG was be requested, along with a $454,000 IJDC loan or grant. This project will be submitted July 31, 2018.
Town of Pine Grove Phase III Sanitary Sewer Project $3,460,000
Phase III will consist of the replacement of the remaining vacuum sewer collection system with gravity sewer lines in the downtown area (Alley Addition/School Street and North Fork Road to the Robert C. Byrd Center) and upgrades at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Total Project cost is $3,460,000. Proposed funding is:
Small Cities Block Grant $1,500,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Principal Forgiveness) $1,000,000 WV IJDC (District 1 Grant) $822,000 Wetzel County Commission Grant $138,000
Project will require approximately 60 easements and 3 site acquisitions for pump stations.
The SCBG application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
City of Moundsville
Census tract 202 in Moundsville was selected by the Governor’s Office for the Opportunity Zone Program. Belomar submitted that application in March 2018.
A Land and Water Conservation Grant application for rehab at the Four Seasons Pool at the East End Playground Complex was submitted in April. This is a $186,000 project that requires a 50% match from the City.
Small Cities Block Grant Applications
First Street Waterline Replacement Project to the West Virginia Community Development Block Grant Program. This Project replaces the existing 6” waterline to an 8” line from Fostoria Avenue to Pine Avenue. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,300,000. Application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
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City-Wide Demolition Project to the West Virginia Community Development Block Grant Program. This project will fund the demolition of twelve dilapidated houses in the City. The project cost is estimated at $200,000. Application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
Belomar is also working with City of Moundsville on a potential Recycling Program Grant.
Marshall County PSD #4
This $1.4 million project includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and re-painting of an existing tank. Funding is from USDA, IJDC and Marshall County Commission, and all is secured. Project has been filed at the WV PSC.
Brownfields Task Force
The Belomar Brownfields Task Force will meet again in early fall to begin preparation on a Community Wide Assessment Grant. Belmont County was recently added to the Task Force.
City of Cameron
Belomar, on behalf of the City of Cameron, will submit an application to the West Virginia Development Office, Small Cities Block Grant Program for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sewer Separation Improvements Project in the amount of $966,000.00 on July 31, 2018. The project will consist of the replacement and installation of various components at the waste water treatment plant and the separation of areas of combined sewer system with the installation of 800 L.F. of 12 inch storm sewer and 500 L.F. of 8 inch sanitary sewer line. The City is currently under DEP findings and orders and these improvements will enable to attain compliance with their WVNPDES Permit. The project will benefit the 396 customers and 965 residents of the City, which is 60 percent LMI.
City of Benwood – Combined Sewer Overflow System Improvements Project $3,775,400
The project consists of the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with the existing combined sewer system left in place to serve as a storm drainage system. The project will reduce a large amount of infiltration and inflow associated with the combined sewer system overflows that overwhelms Lift Station D and creates Combined Sewer Overflow. The project will address West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection Notice of Violations for CSO-008. Project is be funded through the WV Clean Water State Revolving Fund and local funds. Construction is approximately 65% complete.
City of Benwood Land and Water Conservation Fund Project
City of Benwood has been awarded an $400,000 LWCF grant and the City has matched the grant for complete reconstruction of the pool and filtration system. This project is currently out to bid.
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Belomar has submitted a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Phase II which will consist of ADA and other various improvements to the pool house. Application was submitted on April 12, 2018 in the amount of $370,000, with the City providing a 50% match. Awards should be announced late Summer or early Fall.
Marshall County Sewerage District (MCSD) – Mozart Sanitary Sewer Project $9,389,000
Construction commenced in mid-June of 2017. The sewer system is expected to be operational by the end of July to mid-August 2018. This project provides sanitary sewer to 277 new customers. This was a collaborative effort with the City of Wheeling where sewerage will be conveyed for wastewater treatment. Phase II planning is in progress.
City of McMechen- Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000
The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient Water Treatment Plan, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant. The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions and hopes to request authorization to bid by summer.
Belomar is also working with the City on FEMA project to rehabilitation or replacement of the Waste Water Treatment Plant damaged in the flood. Engineering selection process is currently taking place.
EDA CEDS
Mr. Wiethe informed the board that the 5-year 2019-2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy will be due in June 2019. We will need members input on our economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis. Stay tuned.
Broadband Assessment Grant
Belomar is in the early stages of planning to pursue a Small Cities Block Grant on behalf of Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel Counties to complete a broadband assessment of our unserved and under- served areas. The WV Development Office has set-aside 5% of the states CDBG funds for broadband assessment and expansion. The application deadline October 2018.
Fair Housing Program Information
A.C. Wiethe conducted a Fair Housing presentation to the Regional Council. The presentation covered the following:
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• Fair Housing Laws • Protected Classes • Examples of discriminatory housing practices • Tenant/Landlord legal rights • How to file a complaint
Materials distributed:
• Equal Housing Opportunity Poster • Fair housing resolution template • Practices & Policies • Tenant/Landlord Handbook • Complaint Forms
Transportation Department
Air Quality and Transportation Conformity
Mr. Sharma noted that Belomar’s involvement with Air Quality Conformity started after the area was designated as “non-attainment” of ozone standard. To implement the provisions of the Clean Air Act, EPA issued regulations that required transportation conformity. The conformity essentially is a determination that the surface transportation projects in the long range plan and TIP do not make the air quality worse than before.
In 2007 the area achieved attainment and became a maintenance area. Conformity was still required. In 2015, EPA revoked the 1997 ozone standards and ozone conformity was no longer required. The Transportation Plan for 2040 was adopted in 2016 and the current TIP was adopted in 2017.
Ozone conformity was not required as per EPA guidelines. In February, 2018 a court ruling reversed the EPA’s decision to revoke the 1997 ozone standards. As per the new guidelines, conformity of the previously approved long range plan and TIP is required again.
As per new guidelines, an emissions analysis is done using EPA’s MOVES software. These emissions are then compared to the previously approved budgets for ozone precursors that were published in the Federal Register. Mr. Sharma then pointed to a “Budgets and Emissions” table in the handouts and noted that emissions for each analysis year are less than the approved budgets. Therefore, a determination is made that since all plan and TIP projects are included in the emissions analysis done by ODOT, both plan and TIP documents are conforming documents. He then explained the resolution for conformity determinations and noted that it is combined with the long range amendment resolution, the next item on the agenda.
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Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment
For the conformity determination, it was necessary to include the revised construction year of the WV2 upgrade to a 4 lanes project from the Wetzel County line to Kent in Marshall County. The construction year change was requested by the WVDOT that moved the emissions analysis year from 2040 to 2030.
Also as per the requirement of the FAST ACT, previously adopted safety performance measures and targets are to be included in the long range plan.
Mr. Sharma then explained that the resolution includes Ozone conformity determination for the long range plan and TIP, change in analysis year of the WV2 upgrade project and inclusion of previously adopted safety measures and targets.
It was also noted that a public notice and press release was issued to inform the public and solicit comments on this amendment and conformity determination. No comments were received and the Technical Advisory Committee has recommended the adoption of the resolution.
A motion was made by Tom Murphy and seconded by Commissioner Gruzinskas. Motion carried.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Revision
Pointing to a press release in the handouts, Mr. Sharma informed the membership that both EORTA and OVRTA have requested a change in operating assistance amounts shown for FY2019 in the TIP. In addition, OVRTA requested a change in the amount shown for the garage/office building roof replacement. Also, OVRTA requested the addition of six replacement buses.
Additionally, there was a need to add the previously approved safety measures and targets to the TIP.
Mr. Sharma noted that the comment period on the TIP revision has ended and no comments were received. Further, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has recommended the adoption of a resolution for these revisions.
A motion was made by Roger Deal and seconded by Mayor Bohrer. Motion carried.
Public Participation Plan
Mr. Sharma informed the committee that a Public Participation Plan document is required by the Surface Transportation Act starting with SAFETEA-LU. A periodic update of this document is also required. An updated draft document has been prepared and is available for comments on the
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Wheeling Mobility and Streetscape Study Update
Scott Hicks gave an update on the status of the Wheeling Mobility and Streetscape Study. Belomar was the contracting agency for the study, commissioned by the WVDOH at the request of the City of Wheeling. Burgess and Niple was the consultant, tasked with analyzing the feasibility of changing the traffic patterns on Main and Market Streets from one-way to two-way. The goal of the conversion was to slow down traffic on those streets, make the downtown businesses more visible and improve pedestrian safety and walkability. Mr. Hicks explained that, although the study concluded that the conversion was feasible and would not result in a significant level of service loss (traffic delays), the WVDOH was reluctant to allow the conversion based on the lack of a consensus within the City and the community. It was noted that public opinion was heavily against the conversion, including the Wheeling Chamber of Commerce. For this reason, Mayor Glenn Elliott recently announced that the City was withdrawing its petition for the two-way conversion. Instead, the City plans to pursue the “enhanced one-way” improvements identified in the B&N study, to include signalization coordination, mid-block crossings and “bump-outs” at intersections. These improvements are believed to aid in the goal of “traffic calming” on Main and Market Streets. The City will request that WVDOH incorporate the enhancements into the design on the upcoming streetscape project set to begin in early 2019.
Report of Nominating Committee and Election of Officers
Betsy Frohnapfel gave the Nominating Committee Report. The Nominating Committee met and recommended a slate of officers and Executive Committee for the upcoming year. The Nominating Committee consists of Betsy Frohnapfel, Stanley Stein, Bob Herron and Commissioner Larry Lemon.
The Committee recommended the following slate of officers to serve for the upcoming year:
Chairman Commissioner Tim McCormick (Ohio County) Vice Chairman from WV Bernie Twigg (Marshall County) Vice Chairman from OH Commissioner Mark Thomas (Belmont County) Treasurer Commissioner Lisa Heasley (Wetzel County) Secretary Scott Hicks as directed by the bylaws
Old Business
There was no old business to be discussed.
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New Business
Scott Hicks introduced David Brabham, District 6 Engineer, who gave an update on the I-70 Bridge Rehab/Renovation Project. Mr. Brabham stated that bids were recently let for the project and came in approximately 70 million over the WVDOH estimate of approximately $172 million. The WVDOH will now review the bids and determine where the discrepancies are and how to move forward. The project will involve replacing all the bridges along I-70 from the Ohio to Pennsylvania state lines. Construction will likely begin in the Spring of 2019 and significant traffic delays are to be expected. WVDOH will do what they can to minimize the traffic delays.
Scott Hicks thanked all those who serve as Officers and on committees for Belomar and thanked Commissioner Thomas for filling in for Commissioner McCormick who was not able to attend due to a recent injury.
Scott Hicks announced the next Board meeting would take place on October 18th at noon at the Belmont Hills Country Club.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Heasley and seconded by Mayor Goddard.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
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Attendance
Name Representing
Roger Deal Barnesville Village Administrator Crystal Lorimor Belmont County CIC Mark Thomas Belmont County Commissioner Terry Lively Belmont County GIS Department Director Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Rick Healy Belomar Betsy Frohnapfel Marshall County Administrator John Gruzinskas Marshall County Commissioner David Goddard McMechen Mayor Deanna Hess City Manager, City of Moundsville Steven Bohrer New Martinsville Mayor Bonnie Shannon New Martinsville Kim Whiteman New Martinsville City Recorder Steve Pallisco New Martinsville Scott Warner ODOT Planning Engineer Waseem Khalifa ODOT Stanley Stein EORTA Dave Walters Powhatan Point Councilman Brady Dierkes Powhatan Point Council Chair Terry Pugh Mayor, City of St. Clairsville Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Tom Murphy St. Clairsville Planning and Zoning Administrator Bill Phipps St. Clairsville Lisa Heasley Wetzel County Commissioner Larry Lemon Wetzel County Commissioner David Brabham WV Division of Highways Chris Kinsey WV Department of Transportation Phillip Avis WV Department of Transportation
CEDS 2019 - 2023 91 Belomar Regional Council BELOMAR/BOMTS/AAA ASSOCIATE BOARD MEETING Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 12:00 Noon Belmont Hills Country Club St. Clairsville, Ohio
CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Vice Chairman: Timothy McCormick
Minutes
The minutes of the July 26, 2018 Regional Council meeting were approved on a motion by Stanley Stein and seconded by Mayor Pugh.
Aging Services Department Report
Staff is compiling federal FY 2018 Regional Final Financial Reports for submission to the State Unit on Aging. The reports are Title III Program Income Collections, Title III Nutrition Program Expenses, Titles III B, D and E Expenditures and the Federal Cost Share Accountability Forms.
Mrs. DiPasquale reported the status of the federal FY 2019 Area Plan on Aging. The Plan was submitted in August to the West Virginia State Unit on Aging, Bureau of Senior Services for approval. The Plan has four sections as follows: Verification of Intent, Assurance of Compliance with provisions of the Older Americans Act, the Program Plan and Financial Plan.
The Program Plan section outlines Services and Activities projected to be done by the AAA's sub- recipients (the county senior centers) and the Objectives and Action Steps by the AAA for the federal fiscal year of 2019 (October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019). The six Objectives in the Area Plan focus on Planning & Evaluation, Training & Technical Assistance, Leadership & Advocacy, Coordination & Resource Development, Targeting (of services) and finally, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention.
The Financial Plan contains a regional composite of the funding available to senior centers to provide the services projected by each senior center in their individual FY 2019 Provider Plans. The State Unit on Aging is reviewing the Area Plan and has issued the Regional Notification of Grant Award. Staff has issued individual County NGAs with Standard Conditions as well as the County Nutrition Contracts.
Mrs. DiPasquale updated the Council on the 2019 State Programs of L.I.F.E. and In-Home Services. Funding for the programs (L.I.F.E., F.A.I.R. and LIGHTHOUSE) remained steady for State FY 2019. The Notification of Grant Awards with Standard Conditions were issued by the Area Agency to the 17 LIFE Providers within the AAAs' PSA.
The Council was provided with a status report on the Wetzel County Title III C Program. The Area Agency (Aging Services Department) continues to operate the Program. Discussion is being held with the State Unit on Aging with regards to the future of the Title III C program in Wetzel County.
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Mrs. DiPasquale announced that WVDOT Division of Public Transit's Coordinated Public Transit- Human Services Transportation Plan local public meetings will be held in early November 2018. This program is known by the senior centers as "The 5310 Program". The 16 counties of the Aging Services Department fall within five (5) of the 11 Regional Councils boundaries.
Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects and applications prepared for our membership communities:
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2016
Private Rehab Projects 8 Completed 4 Under Contract/In Construction Home Repair Projects 16 Completed 3 Under Construction/Pending
An application for the 2018 CHIP Program was submitted in early May. The County, with the City of Martins Ferry as a partner, requested $700,000 to complete private rehab and emergency repair activities.
Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program
Belmont County will receive $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018-2019. The Belmont County Commissioners have submitted for funding are listed below.
Village of Bellaire - Replacement of sidewalks around Union Park $65,000 Village of Bridgeport - Resurfacing Howard Street $70,000 Pease Township - Resurfacing of Maple Heights & Farr Road $71,500 Village of Powhatan Point - Resurfacing of the Tree Streets $94,500 Pultney Township - Resurfacing of Rock Hollow Road $35,000 Fair Housing $14,000 Project Administration $42,000
The balance of funding is from the local communities and CDBG revolving loan funds.
The Belmont County Commissioners also submitted a CDBG Critical Infrastructure project for the reconstruction of a section of German Hill Road in the Village of Powhatan Point in the amount of $322,900. This is a competitive program.
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Wetzel County Commission - PSD No. 1 Waterline Extension
Belomar, on behalf of the Wetzel County Commissioners, are preparing an application for the Wetzel County PSD #1 to the Small Cities Block Grant Program. This Project extends waterline from the Jacksonburg area to the Smithfield area to provide service for 38 new customers. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,954,000. A $1.5 million SCBG was be requested, along with a $454,000 IJDC loan or grant. This project will be submitted July 31, 2018.
Town of Pine Grove Phase III Sanitary Sewer Project $3,460,000
Phase III will consist of the replacement of the remaining vacuum sewer collection system with gravity sewer lines in the downtown area (Alley Addition/School Street and North Fork Road to the Robert C. Byrd Center) and upgrades at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.
The Total Project cost is $3,460,000. Proposed funding is:
• Small Cities Block Grant $1,500,000 • Clean Water State Revolving Fund (Principal Forgiveness) $1,000,000 • WV IJDC (District 1 Grant) $822,000 • Wetzel County Commission Grant $138,000
The project will require approximately 60 easements and 3 site acquisitions for pump stations. The SCBG application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
City of Moundsville
Census tract 202 in Moundsville was selected by the Governor's Office for the Opportunity Zone Program. Belomar submitted that application in March of 2018.
A Land and Water Conservation Grant application for rehab at the Four Seasons Pool at the East End Playground Complex was submitted in April. This is a $186,000 project that requires a 50% match from the City.
Small Cities Block Grant Applications
First Street Waterline Replacement Project to the West Virginia Community Development Block Grant Program. This project replaces the existing 6" waterline to an 8" line from Fostoria Avenue to Pine Avenue. The preliminary cost estimate on this project is $1,300,000. Application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
Citywide Demolition Project to the West Virginia Community Development Block Grant Program. This project will fund the demolition of twelve dilapidated houses in the City. The project cost is estimated at $200,000. Application will be submitted on July 31, 2018.
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Belomar is also working with City of Moundsville on a potential Recycling Program Grant.
Marshall County PSD #4
This $1.4 million project includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and repainting of an existing tank. Funding is from USDA, IJDC and the Marshall County Commission, and all is secured. The project has been filed at the WV PSC.
Brownfields Task Force
The Belomar Brownfields Task Force will meet again in early fall to begin preparation on a Community Wide Assessment Grant. Belmont County was recently added to the Task Force.
City of Cameron
Belomar, on behalf of the City of Cameron, will submit an application to the West Virginia Development Office, Small Cities Block Grant Program for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sewer Separation Improvements Project in the amount of $966,000.00 on July 31, 2018. The project will consist of the replacement and installation of various components at the wastewater treatment plant and the separation of areas of combined sewer system with the installation of 800 L.F. of 12 inch storm sewer and 500 L.F. of 8 inch sanitary sewer line. The City is currently under DEP findings and orders and these improvements will enable to attain compliance with their WVNPDES Permit. The project will benefit the 396 customers and 965 residents of the City, which is 60 percent LMI.
City of Benwood - Combined Sewer Overflow System Improvements Project $3,775,400
The project consists of the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with the existing combined sewer system left in place to serve as a storm drainage system. The project will reduce a large amount of infiltration and inflow associated with the combined sewer system overflows that overwhelms Lift Station D and creates Combined Sewer Overflow. The project will address West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection Notice of Violations for CSO-008. Project is be funded through the WV Clean Water State Revolving Fund and local funds. Construction is approximately 65% complete.
City of Benwood Land and Water Conservation Fund Project
City of Benwood has been awarded a $400,000 LWCF grant and the City has matched the grant for complete reconstruction of the pool and filtration system. This project is currently out to bid.
Belomar has submitted a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for Phase II which will consist of ADA and other various improvements to the pool house. Application was submitted on April 12, 2018 in the amount of $370,000, with the City providing a 50% match. Awards should be announced late Summer or early Fall.
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Marshall County Sewerage District (MCSD) - Mozart Sanitary Sewer Project $9,389,000
Construction commenced in mid-June of 2017. The sewer system is expected to be operational by the end of July to mid-August 2018. This project provides sanitary sewer to 277 new customers. This was a collaborative effort with the City of Wheeling where sewerage will be conveyed for wastewater treatment. Phase II planning is in progress.
City of McMechen- Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000
The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient Water Treatment Plan, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant. The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions and hopes to request authorization to bid by summer.
Belomar is also working with the City on FEMA project to rehabilitation or replacement of the Waste Water Treatment Plant damaged in the flood. Engineering selection process is currently taking place.
EDA CEDS
Mr. Wiethe informed the board that the 5-year 2019-2023 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy will be due in June 2019. We will need members input on our economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis. Stay tuned.
Broadband Assessment Grant
Belomar is in the early stages of planning to pursue a Small Cities Block Grant on behalf of Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel Counties to complete a broadband assessment of our unserved and under-served areas. The WV Development Office has set-aside 5% of the states CDBG funds for broadband assessment and expansion. The application deadline October 2018.
Fair Housing Program Information
A.C. Wiethe conducted a Fair Housing presentation to the Regional Council. The presentation covered the following:
Fair Housing Laws
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Materials distributed:
• Equal Housing Opportunity Poster • Fair housing resolution template • Practices & Policies • Tenant/Landlord Handbook • Complaint Forms
Transportation Department
Pavement and Bridge Performance Measures
Mr. Sharma referred to the NHS map and ODOT’s and WVDOT’s performance targets included in the handouts He informed the membership that Congress set seven national goals and FHWA identified the performance measures for each Transportation Performance Management goal. States are required to get targets for each measure. MPOs have the option of either supporting the statewide targets or setting their own goal.
In explaining the statewide targets, it was noted that the targets are set for the pavement and bridge condition, personnel travel time and truck travel time and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) measures. Some targets are for 2 years, or 4 years and some are for both 2 years and 4 years. There are separate targets for interstates and non-interstate National Highway System (NHS) routes. Relevant CMAQ targets apply to us because we are a maintenance area for Ozone and PM2.5.
The MPO has elected to support the statewide targets on both sides of the river. There were three transportation department action items. The board chose to approve all three resolutions with one motion after hearing presentation of each agenda item.
The motion to adopt the resolution for supporting the statewide targets was made by Mr. Herron, seconded by Mr. Miller. Motion carried.
Public Participation Plan
The Public Participation Plan (PPP) was send with the agenda package. It was also emailed to other stakeholders for review and comment. The PPP identifies the opportunities to be provided to the public for participation in the transportation planning process. Mr. Sharma noted the 45 day public comment period has expired and no comments were received. Mr. Herron noted that usually there are no comments on these documents. Mr. Sharma further noted that the funding agencies here also reviewed the plan and this plan meets the statutory required of recent acts MAP-21 and FAST ACT. The previous plan was approved in 2007.
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The motion to adopt the resolution for approving the plan was made by Mr. Herron, seconded by Mr. Miller. Motion carried.
FY2018 - FY2021 Transportation Improvement Program Revision
Referring to a press release in the handout, Mr. Sharma noted that as requested by ODOT, a resurfacing project on SR647 through Martins Ferry will be added for FY2020. The cost of the project is $427,000 and it includes up to $100,000 of sub-allocated (TC) for reducing the local match for the City.
He then noted the resolution for the revision was for this project only, but the WVDOT has requested that the I-70 bridge project for the replacement of 25 bridges be revised to change the cost of the construction phase and to add right-of-way and engineering phases. It was suggested that this project go through the required 15 day comment period and if no negative comment is received then it be considered part of the resolution to be adopted on October 18, 2018. There was unanimous concerns to adopt the contingent inclusion of the I-70 bridge project.
There was a discussion on the schedule and cost of the I-70 project. I was spurred by the estimated cost and the excessive bid amount and the new estimate for the TIP programming. It was noted that removing the pavement reconstruction and scaling back the project will cause multiple disruptions in this corridor and will have negative affect on the local businesses.
Mr. Herron also inquired if the signals for the downtown Wheeling streetscape project need to be in the TIP. Mr. Sharma responded that if the state chooses to use 100% state money, they can by-pass the TIP. This can be done for regionally insignificant projects and the cost of the project may also play a role.
The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Mr. Herron, seconded by Mr. Miller.
Audit Committee Report
Scott Hicks announced that Belomar’s FY 18 Audit had recently been completed and Belomar received a clean opinion. Wilson Kozicki & Gwynn completed the audit. Mr. Hicks introduced Jayetee Herron and Andrew Moretz of WK&G who were in attendance. Ms. Herron confirmed the clean opinion and thanked Belomar staff for their cooperation during the audit. Mr. Hicks thanked those serving on the Audit Committee for their participation.
Resolution to Accept West Virginia Legislative Funds
Scott Hicks referred to a resolution in the meeting packet whereby Belomar would be required to formally accept $31,000 from the WV Department of Commerce and define how those funds would be used. Mr. Hicks stated that Belomar uses those state funds to match a $70,000 EDA grant and a $56,200 grant from the ARC. A motion was made by Robert Herron and seconded by Larry Merry to approve the resolution. CEDS 2019 - 2023 98 Belomar Regional Council Minutes BOM/BOMTS/AAA Associate Board Meeting October 18, 2018 Page 8
Janet Spry – U.S. Census Bureau
Scott Hicks introduced Donnie Tucker, Partnership Specialist from the U.S. Census Bureau covering West Virginia. Mr. Hicks explained that Janet Spry had been scheduled to speak, but had to cancel due to a family health matter and that Mr. Tucker would be giving the presentation instead. Mr. Tucker spoke about the importance of getting a good participation rate in West Virginia since many of the federal funding formulas are based on population and demographic factors. Mr. Tucker also spoke about the need for additional census workers in West Virginia and encouraged those in attendance to pass along the information to their communities. Mr. Hicks stated that the situation with a lack of census workers was also true for Ohio.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Mr. Hicks announced the next quarterly meeting would be held on February 21st in Ohio County at the West Liberty Events Center at The Highlands.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Larry Merry and seconded by Robert Herron.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
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ATTENDANCE
Name Representing
J.P. Dutton Belmont County Commissioner Josh Meyer Belmont County Commissioner Mark Thomas Belmont County Commissioner Terry Lively Belmont County Engineer Larry Merry Belmont County Port Authority Director Jim Benner Belomar Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Rick Healy Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar George Ruberg Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Mark Hennigan Belomar Marvin Husarik Bridgeport Councilman Stanley Stein EORTA Betsy Frohnapfel Marshall County Commission Administrator Robert Miller Marshall County Commissioner John Gruzinskas Marshall County Commissioner Allen Hendershot Moundsville Mayor Sondra Hewitt Moundsville Interim City Manager Scott Warner ODOT Planning Engineer Tim McCormick Ohio County Commissioner Terry Pugh St. Clairsville Mayor Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Tom Murphy St. Clairsville Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Phipps St. Clairsville Representative Donnie Tucker U.S. Census Bureau Michael Witherow WVDOH Dist. Traffic Engineer Chris Kinsey WVDOH Kevin Sullivan WVDOH Robert Herron Wheeling City Manager Jaytee Herron Wilson Kozicki & Gwynn Andrew Moretz Wilson Kozicki & Gwynn
CEDS 2019 - 2023 100 Belomar Regional Council BELOMAR/BOMTS/AAA ASSOCIATE BOARD MEETING Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 12:00 Noon Highlands Event Center Triadelphia, WV
CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Minutes
The minutes of the October 18, 2019 Regional Council meeting were approved on a motion by Roger Deal and seconded by Crystal Lorimor.
Election of Vacant Officer Position
Scott Hicks announced that per the Belomar By-laws, a vacancy in the Officer position is to be filled at the next regular meeting after the vacancy occurs. Due to the November elections, the position of Vice Chairman from Ohio became vacant at the end of the year. Nominations from the floor were requested. Stanley Stein nominated Belmont County Commissioner J.P. Dutton to serve. Bob Herron seconded the motion. There were no other nominations from the floor so Commissioner J.P. Dutton was elected to fill the unexpired term of former Belmont County Commissioner Mark Thomas by a unanimous vote.
Aging Services Department Report
Mrs. DiPasquale informed the members of the proposed FY 2020 WV Bureau of Senior Services Budget submitted to the WV Legislature as part of the Governor’s Budget Bill. The funding remains steady at LIFE: 3.1M; State funding for Title III: $600K ; FAIR & LIGHTHOUSE: $3M and contains no reduction in funding for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1 for Area Agencies on Aging and Senior Centers. The budget does include a request for an additional 1.7 million dollars for the In Home Nutrition Program. Bureau budget hearings in both the House and Senate were held January 28 and January 30, 2019. Discussion followed.
Mrs. DiPasquale reported on the regional statistics for both FAIR and LIGHTHOUSE Programs provided by the 16 senior centers in the Area Agency’s PSA for State FY2018. 60,000 hours of respite and 134,000 service units respectively were completed during FY2018. Additionally, over 106,000 Congregate meals and 361,000 Home Delivered meals were provided by the Area Agency’s Title III C Nutrition Contractors during federal FY 2018.
The Area Agency (Aging Services Department) continues to operate the Wetzel County Title III C Program.
On site and desk top monitoring continues by AAA staff of our 19 subgrantees. Standardized Monitoring tools designed by the WV Bureau of Senior Services are used by all four Area Agencies on Aging. Board Training / continuing education continues by the AAA also continues.
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Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects and applications prepared for our membership communities:
Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program
Belmont County was awarded $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018-2019. Total project costs of $403,500 with the balance of funding from the local communities and CDBG revolving loan funds. The are five (5) community development projects to be completed by July 2020. Environmental Review is complete and projects bid packages are being prepared.
Belmont County FY 2018 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Project
Belmont County Commissioners were awarded a CDBG Critical Infrastructure project for the reconstruction of a section of German Hill Road in the Village of Powhatan Point in the amount of $226,700 with a total project cost including local match funds of $322,900. Construction work must be completed by August of 2020. Environmental Review process is complete and working with engineer to complete bid documents and specifications. Anticipate advertising for bids in spring.
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2018
Belmont County, in partnership with the City of Martins Ferry was awarded $638,100 for the 2018 Program. Funds are used to assist residents that meet low to moderate income criteria and reside in owner occupied houses in Belmont County. Applications are currently being accepted for Private Rehabilitation and Home Repair activities. Two home repairs have been completed and we are in the process of completing preliminary inspections for the private rehabilitation projects.
Marshall County PSD #4
This $1.4 million project includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and re-painting of an existing tank. Funding is from USDA, IJDC and Marshall County Commission.
Bid opening was held October 24, 2018. Loan/Grant closing was delayed due to federal government shutdown. Fortunately, all four contractors agreed to extend their bids for an additional 30 days. Loan closing and preconstruction conference were held February 12, 2019. Construction is scheduled to begin in March and completed by July 31, 2019.
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Brownfields Task Force
The Belomar Brownfields Task Force has begun meeting again in preparation on a Community Wide Assessment Grant application. Belmont County had been added to the Task Force.
Belomar has submitted a Brownfields Assessment Application for the Belomar Region on January 31st, requesting $200,000. Awards should be announced in May.
City of McMechen - Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000
The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient Water Treatment Plan, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant.
The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions. City is waiting for a final order from WV Public Service Commission and in the process of acquiring ROW access on one property. Anticipating advertising for bids late spring of 2019.
Small Cities Block Grant Awards
We are awaiting award announcements any day on several applications submitted by Belomar. • City of Cameron Sewer Separation • City of Moundsville Water System Improvements • City of Moundsville Demolition • City of New Martinsville Demolition • Town of Pine Grove Phase III Sanitary Sewer • Wetzel County PSD No. 1 Phase V Waterline Extension • Marshall-Ohio-Wetzel County Regional Broadband Assessment
Planning Projects: • City of Bellaire Water System Improvements • City of Bellaire Sewer Separation • City of Cameron Water System and Line Extension • Town of Triadelphia Sanitary Sewer Improvements • City of New Martinsville Storm Sewer Improvements • City of Benwood Industrial Park Access Roadway Extension • Wetzel County Courthouse Security Improvements • Belmont County Community Development Implementation Strategy Plan • Grandview-Doolin PSD Waterline Extension • 2019-2023 EDA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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2019 Application Information
Belmont County ARC Pre-Applications are due April 30, 2019. Any community that has a project that may meet the ARC eligibility guidelines, please contact A.C. Wiethe as soon as possible.
Small Cities Block Grants in West Virginia will be due in Mid-May 2019. Please contact A.C. Wiethe in the office as soon as possible for potential projects.
Transportation Department
FY2019 Work Program Revision
Mr. Sharma explained that by board action, the work program can be revised at any time. A revision is needed, as ODOT has postponed the scheduled TIP development for a new FY2020 - FY2023 TIP. The new TIP for FY2021 to FY2024 will be done next year. The funds programmed for a new TIP in work task 6021 now need to be moved to other joint funded work tasks.
A resolution to approve the revision was in the handouts.
The agenda included four action items for the transportation department. The members present decided to approve all four items with one motion.
Mr. Sharma noted that the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) recommended the approval of the work program revision.
FY2018 - FY2021 TIP Revision
Referring to a press release in the handouts, Mr. Sharma explained that as requested by ODOT, three projects using suballocated funds are to be added to the TIP. The projects are:
• Intersection Improvements at the intersection of SR147 and SR800 in Barnesville. • Improvements near the intersection of SR149 with I-70 Eastbound Ramp at Exit 208. • Improvement at the National Road Bikeway Tunnel under US40 in St. Clairsville.
Mr. Sharma noted the public comment period ended on February 19th . No comments were received.
Mr. Sharma went on to explain that following administrative modification procedures, on the request of WVDOT, the I-70 Bridge project has also been modified. The project is moved from FY2018 to FY2020 with the obligation date of July 28, 2019.
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Mr. Bob Herron inquired about the status of the I-70 Bridge project. Mr. David Brabham responded that it is on schedule and the consultant HDR, Inc. will present proposed detours at a public meeting on February 27th.
Mr. Phipps inquired about the work on I-70 at the Pennsylvania State Line. Mr. Brabham responded that it is on schedule for completion in May. Mr. Phipps then inquired about the work on I-470 at the Ohio State Line. Mr. Waseem responded that it too is on schedule and will be done before the I-70 bridges project starts.
Mr. Sharma then noted that the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has recommended approval of this TIP revision.
2019 Performance Planning Safety Targets
Mr. Sharma informed the membership that under the performance based planning requirements, safety targets are to be adopted annually before February 27th. Belomar can elect to adopt statewide targets or set its own targets. Since MPOs do not have implementational authority in West Virginia and very limited suballocated funds for Belmont County, it is recommended statewide targets be adopted this year. All West Virginia MPOs and all but one MPO in Ohio have elected to adopt statewide targets.
Mr. Sharma then noted that the TAC recommended adoption of statewide targets.
Draft FY2020 Work Program
Mr. Sharma referred to a summary of work task activities included in the handout. He noted it was also sent with the agenda package. He then highlighted the emphasis areas for FY2020 and explained associated activities. The draft program will be sent to funding agencies for review and comments.
Mr. Sharma also reminded the membership that an online survey link was sent to them to seek input for the long range plan update. He emphasized the importance of this survey to understand future growth and traffic issues in and around local communities.
Mr. Sharma noted that the work program was presented in detail at the TAC meeting and TAC recommended its approval for sending to funding agencies for review and comments.
A motion was made by Bob Herron, seconded by Tom Murphy to adopt all 4 resolutions.
Old Business
None.
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New Business
Scott Hicks thanked the Ohio County Commission and OCDA and their staff for allowing Belomar to use the Events Center and for helping with the arrangements. Mr. Hicks announced the next quarterly meeting would be held on April 18th in Marshall County at a location to be determined. A meeting notice will be sent out to the membership around the first week of April.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Rick Healy and seconded by Greg Stewart.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
SH/lk
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ATTENDANCE
Name Representing
Roger Deal Barnesville Village Administrator Crystal Lorimor Belmont County Community Improvement Corporation Sherri Butler Belmont County Port Authority Director Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar LuAnn Kennedy Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Dirk Davis Bethesda Village Administrator Roger Stewart Brookside Councilman Stanley Stein EORTA Betsy Frohnapfel Marshall County Commission Administrator Phil Remke Moundsville Mayor Rick Healy Moundsville City Manager Scott Warner ODOT Planning Engineer Waseem Khalifa ODOT Greg Stewart Ohio County Administrative Assistant Brady Dierkes Powhatan Point Councilman David Walters Powhatan Point Councilman Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Tom Murphy St. Clairsville Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Phipps St. Clairsville Representative Lisa Heasley Wetzel County Commissioner Chris Kinsey WVDOH Kevin Sullivan WVDOH David Brabham WVDOT - District Six District Engineer Robert Herron Wheeling City Manager Jessicah Cross Senator Shelley Moore Capito’s Office
CEDS 2019 - 2023 107 Belomar Regional Council BELOMAR/BOMTS/AAA ASSOCIATE BOARD MEETING Thursday, April 18, 2019 - 12:00 Noon Moundsville Country Club Moundsville, WV
CEDS Committee Meeting - 11:45 a.m.
Minutes
The minutes of the February 21, 2019 Regional Council meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Gruzinskas, seconded by Mr. Healy.
Aging Services Department Report
Mrs. DiPasquale updated the members on additional money being allocated for T3C Nutrition Programs discussed during the February meeting. The Governor’s FY 2020 budget includes $1.7 million in additional money for the Nutrition Programs and $1 million for meal delivery vehicle replacement. The money will be available July 1, 2019. The Bureau of Senior Services (BoSS) will be issuing instructions on how the money is to be invoiced.
Mrs. DiPasquale reported that staff is reviewing state FY 2019 budget and service revisions from the 17 LIFE providers within the AAA’s 16 county PSA. After review, the revisions are sent to Boss for final approval. Staff is also reviewing federal FY 2019 budget and service revisions of the 18 OAA (Titles III B, D and E) providers and 12 Title III C Nutrition Providers. In addition, on site and desk top monitoring continues by AAA staff of our subgrantees by the Aging Department Monitor Cynthia Wells.
Preparations are being made by staff for FY 2020 LIFE program which begins July 1, 2019. In addition, in prepping for federal FY 2020 the Bureau of Senior Services (BoSS) is in process of redesigning the Area Plan / Provider Plan on Aging format.
Belomar’s Aging Services Department continues to operate the Title III C Nutrition program for Wetzel County. Aging Services staff continue to work with Wetzel County Senior Center staff.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced the theme and the availability of materials for this year’s Older Americans Month, “Connect Create Contribute”. Observances will be held at the county senior centers throughout the month of May. The Bureau of Senior Services will be conducting a day long observance at the Charlestown Town Mall. During the festivities, 5 Aging Well Awards will be presented.
Management Services Department Report
Mr. Wiethe updated the Regional Council membership on the following projects and applications prepared for our membership communities:
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Belmont County FY 2018 Community Development Allocation Program
Belmont County was awarded $280,000 in CDBG funding for the CD Allocation Program in FY 2018-2019. Total project costs of $403,500 with the balance of funding from the local communities and CDBG revolving loan funds. There are five (5) community development projects to be completed by July 2020. Environmental Review is complete and project bid packages are being prepared.
Belmont County FY 2018 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Project
The Belmont County Commissioners were awarded a CDBG Critical Infrastructure project for the reconstruction of a section of German Hill Road in the Village of Powhatan Point in the amount of $226,700 with a total project cost including local match funds of $322,900. Construction work must be completed by August of 2020. Environmental Review process is complete and working with engineer to complete bid documents and specifications. Anticipate advertising for bids this summer.
Belmont County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program 2018
Belmont County, in partnership with the City of Martins Ferry, was awarded $638,100 for the 2018 Program. Funds are used to assist residents that meet low to moderate income criteria and reside in owner occupied houses in Belmont County. Applications are currently being accepted for Private Rehabilitation and Home Repair activities. Two home repairs have been completed and we are in the process of completing preliminary inspections for the private rehabilitation projects.
Marshall County PSD #4
This $1.4 million project includes an extension to Adaline, radio read meters, construction of a new water storage tank, and re-painting of an existing tank. Funding is from USDA, IJDC and Marshall County Commission.
Construction is underway and anticipate completion by July 31, 2019.
Brownfields Task Force
The Belomar Brownfields Task Force has begun meeting again in preparation on a Community Wide Assessment Grant application. Belmont County had been added to the Task Force. Belomar submitted a Brownfields Assessment Application for the Belomar region on January 31st, requesting $200,000. Awards should be announced in May.
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City of McMechen - Water Treatment Plant & System Improvements $6,650,000
The City of McMechen is proposing a project to construct a new efficient water treatment plant, rehabilitate the two (2) existing 300,000 gallon water storage tanks and replace approximately 12,500 LF of dilapidated sections of water distribution lines, as well as demolish the existing water treatment plant. The project is estimated at $6,650,000. City is addressing all the requirements listed in the USDA Rural Development Letter of Conditions. The City is waiting for a final order from WV Public Service Commission and in the process of acquiring ROW access on one property. Once PSC approval and property acquisition are complete, advertisement for bids will take place.
Small Cities Block Grant Awards were announced by Governor Justice
We are happy to announce that three of our community’s projects were approved for funding. We will meet with our unfunded communities to evaluate the projects for future funding rounds or alternative funding opportunities.
• City of Cameron Sewer Separation Awarded $955,000 • City of Moundsville Water System Improvements • City of Moundsville Demolition • City of New Martinsville Demolition • Town of Pine Grove Phase III Sanitary Sewer Awarded $1,030,044 • Wetzel County PSD No. 1 Phase V Waterline Extension • Marshall-Ohio-Wetzel County Regional Broadband Assessment Awarded $125,000
Planning Projects:
• City of Bellaire Water System Improvements • City of Bellaire Sewer Separation • City of Cameron Water System and Line Extension • Town of Triadelphia Sanitary Sewer Improvements • City of New Martinsville Storm Sewer Improvements • City of Benwood Industrial Park Access Roadway Extension • Wetzel County Courthouse Security Improvements Belmont County Community Development Implementation Strategy Plan • Grandview-Doolin PSD Waterline Extension • 2019-2023 EDA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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2019 Application Information
Belmont County ARC Pre-Applications are due April 30, 2019. Any community that has a project that may meet the ARC eligibility guidelines, please contact A.C. Wiethe as soon as possible.
Small Cities Block Grants in West Virginia will be due in August 30, 2019. Please contact A.C. Wiethe in the office as soon as possible for potential projects.
EDA Partnership Planning Grant and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
George Ruberg has been working on the SWOT analysis for our five- year strategy. Please take the time to respond to requests for comment.
Transportation Department
FY2018 - FY2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Revision
Mr. Sharma, referring to a copy of the press release included in handouts, noted that there are three proposed revisions. These are:
A SR7 bridge replacement project starting at the off ramp for Howard Street in Bridgeport (M.P. 19.75).
FY2020 Operating Assistance for OVRTA.
FY2020 Operating Assistance for EORTA.
It was noted that the public comment period ended yesterday and no comments were received.
The Committee members recognizing that the three transportation agenda items have one resolution each, decided to consider all three resolutions with one motion after the presentation.
FY2020 Work Program
Mr. Sharma briefly went over the FY2020 Work Program. He noted that the draft program was sent to funding agencies for their review and comment. Comments were received and have been addressed to the satisfaction of the funding agencies.
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ODOT Biennial Agreement
Mr. Sharma noted that ODOT requires all Ohio MPOs to execute a biennial agreement for the implementation of transportation planning process. It includes process and responsibilities. The resolution before the committee is for authorizing the executive director Scott Hicks to sign the agreement.
Mr. Murphy made the motion to adopt the three transportation resolutions, one each for items presented, seconded by Mr. Lively. Motion carried.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Scott Hicks introduced Brooke Stull and Valerie Piko of REDP. Belomar representatives met with REDP staff recently to discuss projects and needs of local municipalities and how our two agencies may be able to work more closely together on projects.
Mr. Hicks informed the membership that the next quarterly meeting would be held on July 18th at Quinet’s Restaurant in New Martinsville. The July meeting is considered Belomar’s Annual Meeting where the election of Officers takes place. Mr. Hicks will be meeting with the Nominating Committee prior to the July meeting to discuss their recommendations.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Stewart, by Mr. Remke.
Respectfully submitted by,
Scott Hicks Secretary
SH/lk
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ATTENDANCE
Name Representing
Terry Lively Belmont County Engineer Lynn DiPasquale Belomar Natalie Hamilton Belomar Scott Hicks Belomar Rakesh Sharma Belomar A.C. Wiethe Belomar Marvin Husarik Bridgeport Reporter Roger Stewart Brookside Councilman Stanley Stein EORTA John Gruzinskas Marshall County Commissioner James Schramm Martins Ferry Councilman Phil Remke Moundsville Mayor Rick Healy Moundsville City Manager Kim Whiteman New Martinsville Scott Warner ODOT District Planning Engineer Waseem Khalifa ODOT Bridge Program Manager Tim McCormick Ohio County Commissioner Brooke Stull REDP Valerie Piko REDP Jim Zucal St. Clairsville Director of Public Service Tom Murphy St. Clairsville Planning & Zoning Administrator Lisa Heasley Wetzel County Commissioner Kevin Sullivan WVDOT David Brabham WVDOT-District Six, District Engineer
CEDS 2019 - 2023 113 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 3. Establishments, Employment, and Wages in Belomar Counties, by Industry Sector Annual Averages, 2018
Belmont County
Total Wages per Industry Establishments Employment Wages Employee
Total, All Industries 1,514 19,023 $785,935,296 $41,314
Natural Resources and 67 1,889 173,495,999 91,833 Mining
Construction 133 1,265 79,990,283 63,242
Manufacturing 42 716 37,117,203 51,852
Trade, Transportation, 437 5,607 187,606,414 33,459 and Utilities
Information 11 272 11,087,479 40,788
Financial Activities 144 828 35,898,048 43,355
Professional and Business 181 1,192 67,207,004 56,394 Services
Education and Health 221 3,798 133,792,136 35,226 Services
Leisure and Hospitality 152 2,864 44,552,682 15,557
Other Services 128 593 15,188,048 25,612
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Total Wages per Industry Establishments Employment Wages Employee
Total, All Industries 507 11,323 $903,537,145 $79,800
Natural Resources and 18 2,067 207,440,915 100,338 Mining
Construction 46 3,054 404,551,158 132,466
Manufacturing 22 1,052 93,888,557 89,269
Trade, Transportation, 120 1,861 86,011,431 46,222 and Utilities
Information 4 22 675,062 31,037
Financial Activities 36 243 8,885,442 36,628
Professional and Business 52 566 29,774,020 52,597 Services
Education and Health 65 1,331 52,713,397 39,609 Services
Leisure and Hospitality 73 834 13,249,414 15,887
Other Services 73 293 6,347,749 21,646
CEDS 2019 – 2023 115 Belomar Regional Council Ohio County
Total Wages per Industry Establishments Employment Wages Employee
Total, All Industries 1,461 25,246 $1,088,505,573 $43,116
Natural Resources and 8 ** ** ** Mining
Construction 89 ** ** **
Manufacturing 48 1,115 56,727,448 50,896
Trade, Transportation, 310 5,474 195,835,033 35,776 and Utilities
Information 17 312 10,743,455 34,407
Financial Activities 139 1,582 89,596,548 56,650
Professional and Business 238 3,804 196,206,046 51,575 Services
Education and Health 238 6,902 330,172,689 47,841 Services
Leisure and Hospitality 195 3,627 71,138,484 19,615
Other Services 179 1,143 37,516,530 32,830
CEDS 2019 – 2023 116 Belomar Regional Council Wetzel County
Total Wages per Industry Establishments Employment Wages Employee
Total, All Industries 362 3,273 $109,366,347 $33,412
Natural Resources and 20 238 17,454,288 73,466 Mining
Construction 30 315 17,283,290 54,911
Manufacturing 8 128 5,193,206 40,493
Trade, Transportation, 92 1,021 30,766,844 30,149 and Utilities
Information 9 47 2,179,349 46,205
Financial Activities 38 145 4,524,900 31,314
Professional and Business 27 180 7,630,867 42,453 Services
Education and Health 34 444 13,426,623 30,274 Services
Leisure and Hospitality 41 568 8,432,209 14,839
Other Services 64 189 2,474,771 13,094
*Data does not include federal, state, or local government
** Data do not meet BLS or State agency disclosure standards
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
CEDS 2019 – 2023 117 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 4. Establishments, Employment, and Wages for All Private Establishment Sizes Annual Averages and Summary of Changes, by County, 2014 - 2018
Total Wages per Jurisdiction Establishments Employment Wages Employee
2014 Levels 1,433 19,910 $777,416,107 $39,047 2018 Levels 1,514 19,023 $785,935,296 $41,314 Belmont Level Change 81 -887 $8,519,189 $2,267 County from 2014 to 2018 Percent Change 5.70% -4.50% 1.10% 5.80% from 2014 to 2018 2014 Levels 508 9,403 $520,137,506 $55,315 2018 Levels 507 11,323 $903,537,145 $79,800 Marshall Level Change -1 1,920 $383,399,639 $24,485 County from 2014 to 2018 Percent Change -0.20% 20.40% 73.70% 44.30% from 2014 to 2018 2014 Levels 1,462 25,257 $968,406,354 $38,342 2018 Levels 1,461 25,246 $1,088,505,573 $43,116 Ohio Level Change -1 -11 $120,099,219 $4,774 County from 2014 to 2018 Percent Change -0.10% 0.00% 12.40% 12.50% from 2014 to 2018 2014 Levels 360 3,446 $101,433,650 $9,439 2018 Levels 362 3,273 $109,366,347 $33,412 Wetzel Level Change 2 -173 $7,932,697 $3,973 County from 2014 to 2018 Percent Change 0.60% -5.00% 7.80% 13.50% from 2014 to 2018 2014 Levels 3,763 58,016 $2,367,393,617 $40,806 2018 Levels 3,844 58,865 $2,887,344,361 $49,050 Level Change Belomar 81 849 $519,950,744 $8,244 from 2014 to 2018 Percent Change 2.15% 1.46% 21.96% 20.20% from 2014 to 2018 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
CEDS 2019 – 2023 118 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 5. Data Profiles for Belomar Counties1
Belmont Marshall Ohio Wetzel Category County County County County People Population Population estimates, July 1, 2018 67,505 30,785 41,755 15,270 Population estimates base, April 1, 2010 70,405 33,107 44,448 16,565 Population, percent change - April 1, 2010 -4.1% -7.0% -6.1% -7.8% (estimates base) to July 1, 2018 Population, Census, April 1, 2010 70,400 33,107 44,443 16,583 Age and Sex Persons under 5 years, percent 4.8% 4.9% 5.0% 5.3% Persons under 18 years, percent 18.9% 19.3% 19.0% 19.9% Persons 65 years and over, percent 20.8% 22.4% 21.8% 23.1% Female persons, percent 48.9% 50.4% 51.7% 50.9% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent 93.4% 97.5% 93.1% 97.9% Black or African American alone, percent 4.3% 0.7% 3.6% 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, 0.2% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% percent Asian alone, percent 0.5% 0.3% 0.8% 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (see (see footnote (see 0.0% alone, percent footnote 3) 3) footnote 3) Two or More Races, percent 1.6% 1.1% 2.2% 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, percent2 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.0% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 92.6% 96.6% 92.2% 97.1% Population Characteristics Veterans, 2013-2017 5,392 2,681 3,157 1,132 Foreign born persons, percent, 2013-2017 1.0% 0.7% 1.7% 0.7%
CEDS 2019 – 2023 119 Belomar Regional Council Belmont Marshall Ohio Wetzel Category County County County County Housing Housing units, July 1, 2018, (V2018) 32,155 15,734 20,912 8,175 Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2013- 75.9% 78.2% 69.4% 78.9% 2017 Median value of owner-occupied housing $94,800 $99,800 $114,800 $90,700 units, 2013-2017 Median selected monthly owner costs -with $986 $873 $961 $807 a mortgage, 2013-2017 Median selected monthly owner costs - $365 $322 $338 $286 without a mortgage, 2013-2017 Median gross rent, 2013-2017 $607 $608 $625 $630 Building permits, 2018 115 0 1 50 Families & Living Arrangements Households, 2013-2017 26,910 12,695 17,846 5,979 Persons per household, 2013-2017 2.41 2.49 2.27 2.62 Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of 89.6% 93.6% 89.4% 91.3% persons age 1 year+, 2013-2017 Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 1.8% 1.4% 2.2% 0.5% 2013-2017 Computer and Internet Use Households with a computer, percent, 2013- 79.7% 78.7% 80.0% 72.9% 2017 Households with a broadband Internet 69.6% 68.2% 66.4% 64.4% subscription, percent, 2013-2017 Education High school graduate or higher, percent of 90.4% 90.3% 92.1% 83.4% persons age 25 years+, 2013-2017 Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of 16.1% 17.1% 30.8% 11.8% persons age 25 years+, 2013-2017 Health With a disability, under age 65 years, 12.3% 11.8% 10.2% 14.2% percent, 2013-2017 Persons without health insurance, under age 6.5% 7.5% 6.4% 7.8% 65 years, percent
CEDS 2019 – 2023 120 Belomar Regional Council Belmont Marshall Ohio Wetzel Category County County County County Economy In civilian labor force, total, percent of 54.7% 52.3% 59.0% 44.5% population age 16 years+, 2013-2017 In civilian labor force, female, percent of 52.1% 46.2% 53.5% 39.4% population age 16 years+, 2013-2017 Total accommodation and food services 112,179 32,424 226,722 28,220 sales, 2012 ($1,000) Total health care and social assistance (see footnote (see 311,651 52,674 receipts/revenue, 2012 ($1,000) 4) footnote 4) Total manufacturers shipments, 2012 (see (see footnote (see 337,537 ($1,000) footnote 4) 4) footnote 4) Total merchant wholesaler sales, 2012 (see (see footnote (see 27,637 ($1,000) footnote 4) 4) footnote 4) Total retail sales, 2012 ($1,000) 1,042,545 344,742 896,046 208,708 Total retail sales per capita, 2012 $14,964 $10,551 $20,330 $12,709 Transportation Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers 23.2 25.0 19.7 26.9 age 16 years+, 2013-2017 Income & Poverty Median household income (in 2017 dollars), $46,484 $42,473 $45,777 $40,694 2013-2017 Per capita income in past 12 months (in $25,326 $24,043 $29,769 $22,088 2017 dollars), 2013-2017 Persons in poverty, percent 11.1% 19.1% 12.7% 20.6%
CEDS 2019 – 2023 121 Belomar Regional Council Belmont Marshall Ohio Wetzel Category County County County County Businesses Total employer establishments, 2016 1,445 486 1,385 334 Total employment, 2016 19,935 9,096 27,203 4,345 Total annual payroll, 2016 ($1,000) 668,504 381,579 1,023,154 179,110 Total employment, percent change, 2015-2016 1.7% -4.1% -1.8% 0.3% Total nonemployer establishments, 2017 3,227 1,143 2,464 539 All firms, 2012 4,239 1,957 3,278 958 Men-owned firms, 2012 2,205 1,032 1,875 512 Women-owned firms, 2012 1,457 609 968 249 Minority-owned firms, 2012 190 49 159 < 25 Nonminority-owned firms, 2012 3,862 1,734 2,860 836 Veteran-owned firms, 2012 565 147 408 73 Nonveteran-owned firms, 2012 3,371 1,582 2,545 777 Geography Population per square mile, 2010 132.3 108.4 420.0 46.3 Land area in square miles, 2010 532.13 305.43 105.82 358.06
1 Data may be not comparable to other geographic levels due to methodology differences that may exist between different data sources 2 Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories 3 The value is greater than zero but less than half of the unit of measure shown 4 This data has been suppressed to avoid the disclosure of confidential information Source: U.S. Census Bureau
CEDS 2019 – 2023 122 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 6. Public and Private Schools in the Belomar Region, by County
Belmont County McNinch Primary School Anna Marie Ayers Elem. School Moundsville Middle School Barnesville Elementary School Our Lady of Peace School* Barnesville High School Sand Hill Elementary School Barnesville Middle School Sherrard Middle School Bellaire Elementary School Washington Lands Elem. School Bellaire High School Bellaire Middle School Ohio County Bridgeport Elementary School Bethlehem Elementary School Bridgeport High School Bridge Street Middle School Bridgeport Middle School Central Catholic High School* East Richland Christian Schools* Corpus Christi School* Jefferson Elementary School Elm Grove Elementary School Leona Middle School Linsly School* Martins Ferry Christian School* Madison Elementary School Martins Ferry High School Middle Creek Elementary School Martins Ferry Middle School Ritchie Elementary School Olney Friends School * St Michaels Parish School* Shadyside High School St Vincent De Paul Parish School* St. Clairsville Elementary School Steenrod Elementary School St. Clairsville High School Triadelphia Middle School St. Clairsville Middle School Warwood School St. John Central Grade School* West Liberty Elementary School St. Mary Central School* Wheeling Country Day School* Union Local Elementary School Wheeling Middle School Union Local High School Wheeling Park High School Union Local Middle School Woodsdale Elementary School Union Local School District Wetzel County Marshall County Hundred High School Cameron Elementary School Long Drain School Cameron High School Magnolia High School Center McMechen Elem. School New Martinsville School Central Elementary School Paden City Elementary School Gateway Achievement Center Paden City High School Glen Dale Elementary School Short Line School Hilltop Elementary School Valley High School John Marshall High School
*Private
CEDS 2019 – 2023 123 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 7. Primary and Secondary Enrollment, by County, Public School District, and Grade, 2018-2019 School Year
County School District Pre.K Kind. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Total Belmont Bellaire Local 24 94 80 94 86 85 76 107 91 91 92 69 84 86 1,159 Belmont Martins Ferry City 40 116 98 126 100 114 123 114 113 120 113 103 95 105 1,480 Belmont Barnesville Exempted Village 85 110 112 102 102 111 97 94 113 123 86 83 89 97 1,404 Belmont Bridgeport Exempted Village 66 78 49 53 70 54 60 43 52 60 45 51 44 51 776 Belmont St Clairsville-Richland City 31 126 119 130 120 133 119 131 130 110 159 136 136 140 1,720 Belmont Shadyside Local 34 60 56 57 53 65 72 46 65 67 62 51 53 65 806 Belmont Union Local 71 103 99 124 119 98 109 115 104 128 109 112 80 79 1,450 Marshall Marshall County Schools 219 351 356 350 326 346 344 327 339 333 329 314 337 325 4,596 Ohio Ohio County Schools 245 415 372 367 338 416 388 389 389 402 382 371 374 373 5,221 Wetzel Wetzel County Schools 464 188 175 179 161 137 173 176 205 174 212 195 195 181 2,815 Total 1,279 1,641 1,516 1,582 1,475 1,559 1,561 1,542 1,601 1,608 1,589 1,485 1,487 1,502 21,427
CEDS 2019 – 2023 124 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 8. West Virginia Balanced Scorecard Dashboard, 2017-2018 School Year
Key Exceeds Standard. Performance is above the expected level set by the State Board of Education (BOE). Meets Standard. Performance is within the expected range set by the State BOE. Partially Meets Standard. Performance is not yet at the expected range set by the State BOE. Does Not Meet Standard. Performance is substantially below the expected level set by the State BOE. Assessment English District Language Arts Assessment Math Name School Name Type Performance Value Performance Value Marshall Cameron Elementary School Elementary 47.2% 48.0% Marshall Center McMechen Elementary School Elementary 57.4% 49.6% Marshall Central Elementary School Elementary 48.1% 49.1% Marshall Glen Dale Elementary School Elementary 66.7% 68.2% Marshall Hilltop Elementary School Elementary 53.9% 52.5% Marshall Sand Hill Elementary School Elementary 56.7% 35.0% Marshall Washington Lands Elementary School Elementary 65.8% 60.7% Marshall Moundsville Middle School Middle 45.8% 39.8% Marshall Sherrard Middle School Middle 58.4% 60.8% Marshall Cameron High School Secondary 48.1% 35.3% Marshall John Marshall High School Secondary 56.1% 40.8% Ohio Bethlehem Elementary School Elementary 71.2% 75.0% Ohio Elm Grove Elementary School Elementary 58.9% 57.5% Ohio Madison Elementary School Elementary 59.0% 58.0% Ohio Middle Creek Elementary School Elementary 60.5% 57.5% Ohio Ritchie Elementary School Elementary 65.0% 77.2% Ohio Steenrod Elementary School Elementary 71.7% 68.9% Ohio West Liberty Elementary School Elementary 69.6% 71.5% Ohio Woodsdale Elementary School Elementary 66.2% 67.7% Ohio Bridge Street Middle School Middle 62.4% 57.1% Ohio Triadelphia Middle School Middle 64.3% 60.1% Ohio Warwood School Middle 55.9% 47.9% Ohio Wheeling Middle School Middle 59.8% 46.3% Ohio Wheeling Park High School Secondary 63.5% 48.6% Wetzel Paden City Elementary School Elementary 47.3% 43.9% Wetzel Long Drain School Middle 57.5% 52.2% Wetzel New Martinsville School Middle 51.1% 52.6% Wetzel Short Line School Middle 46.4% 42.4% Wetzel Hundred High School Secondary 43.5% 34.8% Wetzel Magnolia High School Secondary 57.1% 41.2% Wetzel Paden City High School Secondary 57.5% 38.5% Wetzel Valley High School Secondary 43.0% 36.4% Statewide 56.4% 52.5%
CEDS 2019 – 2023 125 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 9. Belmont County Public School Report Cards, 2017-2018 School Year
Performance Index1 School Score Percent Grade2 Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School 94 79 C Barnesville Elementary School 93 78 C Barnesville High School 77 64 D Barnesville Middle School 82 68 D Bellaire Elementary School 95 79 C Bellaire High School 67 56 D Bellaire Middle School 89 74 C Bridgeport Elementary School 95 79 C Bridgeport High School 79 66 D Bridgeport Middle School 88 73 C Jefferson Ave Elementary School Not Calculated Leona Ave Middle School 93 78 C Martins Ferry High School 65 54 D Martins Ferry Middle School 84 70 D Powhatan Elementary School 72 60 D Shadyside High School 75 63 D St Clairsville Elementary School 97 81 B St Clairsville High School 89 74 C St Clairsville Middle School 87 73 C Union Local Elementary School 89 74 C Union Local High School 78 65 D Union Local Middle School 82 68 D
1 “The Performance Index measures the test results of every student, not just those who score proficient or higher. There are seven levels on the index and schools receive points for every student who takes a test. The higher the achievement level, the more points awarded in the school's index. This rewards schools and districts for improving the performance of all students, regardless of achievement level.” There is a maximum of 120 points. Source: Ohio Department of Education
2 Grade Key A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79% D = 50 - 69% F = 0 - 49%
CEDS 2019 – 2023 126 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 10. Educational Attainment for the Population 25 to 64 Years
U.S. Ohio West Virginia Belmont County Marshall County Ohio County Wetzel County
Educational Attainment
Number % Number % Number % Number % Number % Number % Number %
Less than high school 19,230,541 11.4 517,279 8.6 107,104 11.2 3,047 8.2 1,217 7.3 1,341 6.2 1,083 13.7 graduate
High school graduate 43,784,920 26.0 1,892,938 31.3 381,716 39.9 14,210 38.1 7,371 44.1 6,683 31.1 3,914 49.6 (includes equivalency)
Some college or 51,003,146 30.3 1,866,946 30.9 262,996 27.5 13,421 36.0 4,909 29.4 6,188 28.8 1,942 24.6 Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree 54,520,648 32.3 1,766,345 29.2 205,523 21.5 6,648 17.8 3,228 19.3 7,301 33.9 957 12.1 or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
CEDS 2019 – 2023 127 Belomar Regional Council Attachment 11. Properties in the Belomar Region on the National Register of Historic Places
Belmont County
Barnesville Barnesville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot Barnesville Historic District Barnesville Petroglyph Friends Boarding School & Ohio Yearly Meetinghouse Historic District Tower Site
Bellaire B & O Railroad Viaduct Belleview Heights Rock Hill Presbyterian Church Zweig Building
Belmont Belmont Historic District George-Caldwell-Grum Farm James Kinney Farmstead Dr. Lindley Schooley House and Office
Bridgeport Joseph Kirkwood House
Brookside Thomas T. and Wesley B. Frasier Houses
Colerain Township Concord Hicksite Friends Meeting House
Martin’s Ferry Finney-Darrah House
Morristown Morristown Historic District
Pease Township Blaine Hill "S" Bridge
CEDS 2019 – 2023 128 Belomar Regional Council St Clairsville Brick Tavern House Brokaw Site Great Western Schoolhouse Opatrny Village Site St Clairsville Historic District
MARSHALL COUNTY
Cameron Cameron City Pool Cameron Downtown Historic District Spencer Cemetery
Glen Dale Bennett Cockayne House
McMechen McMechen Lockmaster Houses on the Ohio River
Moundsville Ferrell-Holt House Grave Creek Mound Moundsville Commercial Historic District Bushrod Washington Price House West Virginia State Penitentiary
OHIO COUNTY
Roney’s Point Stone Tavern at Roney's Point
Triadelphia Vicinity David Stewart Farm
West Liberty Shaw Hall, West Liberty State College Campus Shotwell Hall, West Liberty State College Campus West Liberty Presbyterian Church
CEDS 2019 – 2023 129 Belomar Regional Council Wheeling Cathedral Parish School Centre Market Square Historic District Centre Wheeling Market Chapline Street Row Historic District East Wheeling Historic District "Edemar" (Stifel Fine Arts Center) Elm Grove Stone Arch Bridge Fisher-Lasch Farmhouse Harry C. and Jessie F. Franzheim House L.S. Good House Robert W. Hazlett House Highland Park Historic District La Belle Iron Works Henry K. List House, (Red Cross Building) John McClure House Johnson Camden McKinley House ("Willow Glen") Lang-Hess House Monroe Street East Historic District Mount de Chantal Visitation Academy National Road Mile Markers North Wheeling Historic District H.C. Ogden House Oglebay Mansion Museum (Waddington Farm) Riverside Iron Works Office Building Charles W. Russell House Shepherd Hall, (Monument Place) William Miles Tiernan House Beagle Hotel Warwood Firehouse West Virginia Independence Hall Feay Inn National Road Corridor Historic District Wheeling Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Passenger Station Wheeling Historic District Wheeling Island Historic District Wheeling Suspension Bridge Wheeling Warehouse Historic District Robert C. Woods House Woodsdale-Edgwood Neighborhood Historic District Woodridge,
CEDS 2019 – 2023 130 Belomar Regional Council Wheeling Vicinity Carter Farm ("Everbreeze") "Elm Hill",(Campbell-Bloch House) Mount Saint Joseph Wheeling Country Club
WETZEL COUNTY
Hundred Vicinity Fish Creek Covered Bridge
New Martinsville New Martinsville Downtown Historic District North Street Historic District War Memorial Building
Source: Ohio History Connection and West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History
CEDS 2019 – 2023 131 Belomar Regional Council