THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

 

 

 

PRESENT:                             L. D. EGNOR, PRESIDENT

                                                EARL “JR” BLANKENSHIP, COMMISSIONER

                                                ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER

                                                WILLIAM T. WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY

                                                GLENN WHITE, COUNTY MANAGER

                                                JUANITA FERGUSON, ASSISTANT COUNTY

                                                MANAGER FOR PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING

                                                SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

                                                FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

 

 

L. D. Egnor, President, called the regular scheduled meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROVE:

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.

 

L. D. Egnor, President, stated that several items needed to be removed from the agenda for various reasons.  President Egnor went on to say that #040, #041 and the discussion with the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District would need to be removed.

 

L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote on the motion to approve the agenda and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #5260-U through #5573-U and pay jackets.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve minutes of February 7, 2002, regular session and February 11, 2002, special session; erroneous assessments/land consolidations/split tickets and probate documents.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve hand written checks not to exceed $100,000.00 for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, for the General Funds, CCEMS and CCERC-911.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

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DISCUSSION:            COURTHOUSE SECURITY

 

John Cummings, Chief Judge, appeared before the Commission to request an executive session to discuss the employment of a Director of Security for the courthouse.

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve going into executive session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a Director of Security.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

L. D. Egnor, President, recessed the regular session at 10:10 a.m., to go into executive session.

 

L. D. Egnor, President, reconvened the regular session at 10:18 a.m.

 

President Egnor called for a motion on the information given the Commissioners in executive session, regarding the employment of Frank Simpson, as Director of Security.  President Egnor stated that the effective hire date would be whenever Mr. Simpson was available.

 

After a brief discussion, Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Frank Simpson, as Director of Security.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

#039                            LETTER-ADELL CHANDLER, CIRCUIT CLERK

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT

                                             TERRI GARRETT-DEPUTY CLERK

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Terri Garrett, as a Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Clerk’s office, effective March 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $17,960.00.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

#040                            REMOVED FROM AGENDA

 

 

#041                            REMOVED FROM AGENDA

 

 

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

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#042                            RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  PLEDGING OF COLLATERAL BONDS BY

         FIRST SENTRY BANK

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the pledging of collateral bonds by First Sentry Bank.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (A)

 

 

 

#043                            RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF COLLATERAL

                                             BONDS BY HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the release and substitution of collateral bonds by Huntington National Bank.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (B)

 

 

 

DISCUSSION:            REMOVED FROM AGENDA

 

 

 

#044                            RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT

                                             CHARLES W. PEOPLES, III-TRANSFER TO CCEMS

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the transfer of Charles W. Peoples, III, from CCERC-911 to CCEMS, effective February 8, 2002, at a rate of $6.03 per hour.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

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#045                            CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  AGREEMENT WITH WEST VIRGINIA EMS

                                             TECHNICAL SUPPORT NETWORK, INC.

 

Glenn White, County Manager, explained that the agreement with West Virginia EMS Technical Support Network, Inc., would allow the county to continue to use the communication tower and facility located at Rotary Park.  

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve signing the agreement with West Virginia EMS Technical Support Network, Inc., for use of the communications tower at Rotary Park.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

#046                            CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE

                                             WEST VIRGINIA EMS TECHNICAL SUPPORT

                                             NETWORK, INC.

 

Glenn White, County Manager, stated the memorandum allowed the use of the communication tower, without a charge for rent or utilities, for the duration of the agreement.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Virginia EMS Technical Support Network, Inc.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

#047                            LETTER-GREENBOTTOM COMMUNITY AND SENIOR

                                    CENTER, INC.

 

                                    RE:  REQUEST FOR DONATION

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $15,000.00, to the Greenbotton Community and Senior Center, Inc.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

 

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#048                            LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

RE:  RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

         FOR VETERAN’S MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution to apply for a Legislative Digest Grant for the Veteran’s Memorial Field House to change the scope of the repairs listed in the grant.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (C)

 

 

 

#049                            LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  DRAWDOWN REQUEST #36-PROJECT IMPACT

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve drawdown request #36 for Project Impact, in the amount of $5,146.00.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

 

DISCUSSION:            JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PROGRAM

 

                                    RE:  GRANT APPLICATION

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Program.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

 

#050                            RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to postpone indefinitely the updating of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for Cabell County.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

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#051                            CENTRAL FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH

 

                                    RE:  COURTHOUSE GROUNDS PERMIT FOR

                                             EASTER EGG HUNT

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the use of the courthouse lawn for an Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, 2002, by the Central Freewill Baptist Church.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

#052                            LETTER-BANC ONE LEASING CORPORATION

 

                                    RE:  PROPOSAL TO FINANCE TWO VEHICLES FOR

                                             HOME CONFINEMENT

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the financing of two vehicles for Home Confinement program, which had been approved at an earlier meeting.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

LETTER                     MOUNTAIN STATE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

 

                                    RE:  COBRA RATES

 

Glenn White, County Manager, placed into the Commission record information pertaining to the Cobra rates, which had been received from Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

 

 

PLACE ON RECORD:

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Pea Ridge PSD, regular meeting, December 2001; Salt Rock Sewer special meeting of August 24, 1998; Salt Rock Sewer regular meetings of July 10, 2000, August 7, 2000, September 6, 2000, October 2, 2000, November 6, 2000, December 4, 2000, January 8, 2001, February 5, 2001 and March 5, 2001; special meeting March 12, 2001, April 2, 2001, May 8, 2001, June 4, 2001, July 9, 2001, August 2001, September 10, 2001, and October 1, 2001; special meeting October 15, 2001, November 5, 2001, December 3, 2001 and January 7, 2002; Tri-State Airport Authority, regular meeting, December 13, 2001.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Cabell Huntington Health Department, monthly report for December, 2001 and Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter, monthly report for January, 2002.  Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Branch Banking and Trust Company report for Walker Children’s Trust; Branch Banking and Trust Company West Virginia-American Water Company Project revenue bonds; Cabell County Commission West Virginia Lease revenue bonds, 1999 Series A Documents; Bank of New York various bond trust account report for January 31, 2002.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

DISCUSSION:

 

William T. Watson, County Attorney, informed the Commission that the Corrective Deed for Pressley Ridge School had been executed and that all other property deed had been recorded as discussed.  Mr. Watson went on to say that he had contacted the Division of Forestry to check the timber at Kiwanivista Park and would sent a report back in the near future.

 

 

Ottie Adkins, Assessor, shared information with the Commission regarding the availability of property tax, business tax or voting precinct information on the Internet for Cabell County citizens.  Mr. Adkins went on the say that information could be accessed by entering Cabellassessor.com.

 

 


L. D. Egnor, President, recessed the regular session of the Cabell County Commission, at 11:10 a.m., to conduct the Board of Equalization and Review’s final meeting.

 

L. D. Egnor, President called the regular scheduled meeting back to order at 1:30 p.m. and stated that the Board of Equalization and Review for 2002 had been completed.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes and signing of the resolution to complete the Board of Equalization and Review for 2002.  L. D. Egnor, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

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L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 1:35 p.m., until the next scheduled meeting of March 7, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                PRESIDENT, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

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