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 an item had been brought to his attention that would be considered an emergency. Glenn White, County Manager, explained there was a grant application, which was required to be submitted before the end of March for the repair of the sidewalks around the courthouse. Mr. White stated that due to the seriousness of the problem with the sidewalks, and the short time frame for submission of the grant, immediate action was needed. Mr. White went on to say that approval for President Egnor to sign the grant when completed should also be included in the amendment to the agenda.
President Egnor stated that during the past rainfall, several problem areas around the courthouse had been identified and were in need of repair due to water getting into and around the foundation of the courthouse, which could cause major damage if not addressed.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to include the grant application on the agenda and also, moved to approve the President signing the grant when the application was completed. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that the grant issue would be placed on the agenda and called for a vote on the motion to approve the agenda. The vote was unanimous.
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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #5878-U through #6219-U and pay jackets. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 2002, regular 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.
DISCUSSION: COURTHOUSE
SECURITY
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that selection process to fill the part-time security positions for courthouse security was underway. President Egnor went on to say that Mr. Simpson, Security Director, would be submitting a grant which would assist with purchasing the needed equipment for the courthouse.
LETTER KAREN S. COLE, COUNTY CLERK
RE:
APPROVAL OF 2002 PRIMARY
ELECTION
OFFICIALS
Karen S. Cole, Cabell County Clerk, stated that the list of Primary election officials was not complete. Mrs. Cole went on to say that both the Republican and Democratic parties were having difficulty providing a verifiable list of election officials. Mrs. Cole informed the Commission that March 26, 2002, was the deadline for approval. Mrs. Cole stated that if the parties would be unable to provide a list, the Commission would provide an alternative list of persons.
L. D. Egnor, President, recommended that a special session be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, when a complete list could be approved. President Egnor went on to say that both parties would provide a complete list to Mrs. Cole no later than noon on March 25, 2002, to allow time to verify all nominated election officials.
L. D. Egnor, President, set March 26, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. as the special session for approval of the 2002 Primary election officials.
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LETTER KAREN S. COLE, CABELL COUNTY CLERK
Karen S. Cole, Cabell County Clerk, explained that providing an iVotronic (ADA) voting unit and having the capability to merge the canvass and the election night totals would necessitate purchasing additional software. Mrs. Cole stated that the purchase of the software was necessary to accumulate all the totals from the different types of voting terminals.
L. D. Egnor, President, requested that Mrs. Cole continue exploring the possibility of leasing or renting the iVotronic unit from Election Systems & Software for the Primary election.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the purchasing of the additional election software. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#065 AMENDED ORDER
RE:
CORRECTION OF ANNEXATION BY VILLAGE
OF BARBOURSVILLE
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated that due to a typographical error the amended order had been submitted for Ridgeview Drive and Villageview Drive. Mr. Watson went on to say that David Tyson, Attorney for the Village of Barboursville had provided the correct information. Mr. Watson stated he had reviewed the amended order and recommended that the Commission approve the correction.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the amended order of annexation of Ridgeview Drive and Villageview Drive by the Village of Barboursville. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#066 CABELL COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES
ORGANIZATION,
INC.
RE:
DONATION FOR FAIRFIELD WEST SENIOR
CENTER
Robert E. Roswall, Executive Director, appeared before the Commission to request a donation of $30,000.00, to be used as seed money to begin the process of obtaining property on which to build a new senior citizen’s center to be located between Hal Greer
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Boulevard and Twentieth Street and between Eighth Avenue and Charleston Avenue. Mr. Roswall went on to say a request for a $100,000.00 is currently before the state legislature and letters had been received from our local Delegate and Senator that the funds should be awarded soon.
Glenn White, County Manager, explained that the request from CCCSO was for $55,000.00 over a two-year period. Mr. White went on to say that after a brief discussion with Mr. Roswall, it had been determined that $30,000.00 this year and a future request of $25,000.00 next fiscal year would be more useful for purchasing the necessary property for the building site.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved for approval of a donation of $30,000.00 to the Cabell County Community Services Organization, Inc., to be taken from Senior Levy fund. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#067 CABELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE SECURITY
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR EQUIPMENT
Glenn White, County Manager, explained to the Commission that due to a deadline of March 31, 2002, the grant application was in the process of being completed. Mr. White went on to say that approval of the President signing the grant as soon as it was completed was also necessary.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
submission of a grant application for courthouse security and approval of the
President signing the grant application when completed. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#068 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
PROJECT IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT
REQUEST #37 - $15.774.95
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
reimbursement request #37, in the amount
of $15,774.95. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#069 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN 2002/2003
CABELL-HUNTINGTON-WAYNE HOUSING
CONSORTIUM
Bill Toney, Program Director for the City of Huntington, appeared before the Commission to request signing a resolution to participate in the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Housing Consortium for fiscal year 2002/2003. Mr. Toney explained that this was the third year for participation and that next year the contract would be reviewed.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution authorizing participation in the 2002/2003 Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Housing Consortium. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (B)
#070 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2002, AS
FAIR HOUSING MONTH FOR CABELL COUNTY
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution declaring April 2002, as Fair Housing Month for Cabell County. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(C)
#071 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
NOMINATION OF DARYL KINCH TO THE
CABELL/WAYNE LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
nomination of Daryle Kinch as a member of the Cabell/Wayne Local Emergency
Planning Commission. Robert L.
Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
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#072 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANC ONE
Glenn White, County Manager, explained that this resolution was the official agreement to purchase two 2002 Dodge Durangos which would be paid for by Home Confinement.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution to purchase two Dodge Durangos to be used by and paid for by Home
Confinement. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
#073 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: REVISING MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR
COVERED INDIVIDUALS
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the resolution covering covered employees participation in the medical insurance program offered by the county, was written in 1995 and was outdated. Mr. White went on to say the new resolution specifically clarified several areas of concern, such as, changing from single to family coverage, unpaid leave of absences, temporary total disability, military leave and termination/resignations.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution revising the medical insurance coverage for covered
individuals. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#074 RESOLUTION-CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF COBRA RATES AND
SETTING PERCENTAGES FOR EMPLOYEE
CONTRIBUTION FOR ELECTED MEDICAL
AND PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
Glenn White, County Manager, explained that the establishment of COBRA rates and the percentage of contribution by covered employees who choose medical and prescription coverage. Mr. White explained that COBRA rates would be $686.29 for family and $335.16 for single coverage per month. Mr. White went on to say that employee contribution for medical and prescription coverage in their first year of employment
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would be $103.00 for family and $50.00 for single coverage, for those employees on a bi-monthly pay frequency. Mr. White also stated that for county employees on bi-weekly pay frequency, family coverage would be $95.00 per pay period and $46.00 per pay for single coverage.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution establishing COBRA rates and setting percentages for employee
contribution for elected medical and prescription coverage. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(G)
RE: JIMMY RANKIN
APPOINTMENT-CABELL COUNTY BUILDING
COMMISSION
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
appointment of Jimmy Rankin as a member to the Cabell County Building
Commission, for a term to begin immediately and end on September 5, 2004. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(H)
#076 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR
Glenn White, County Manager, stated this was grant application for sidewalk repair had been included in the agenda at the beginning of the session, and that the grant application, as well as the President signing the grant application, would need to be included.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
grant application for the repair of courthouse sidewalks and approval for the
President to sign and submit the grant when completed. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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PLACE ON RECORD
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Culloden Public Service District, regular meeting, January 9, 2002, February 13, 2002, special meetings of January 24, 2002 and February 19, 2002; Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter, Board of Directors Meeting, March 11, 2002; Pea Ridge Public Service District, regular meeting, January 14, 2002, February 11, 2002; Salt Rock Water Public Service, regular meeting, January 8, 2002; Tri-State Airport Authority, regular meeting, January 17, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Cabell Huntington Health Department, monthly report for January, 2002; Branch Banking & Trust Company, Walker Children’s Trust; Bank of New York, various bond trust accounts, February 28, 2002; Lehman Brothers, Inc., January, 2002, Cabell, Putnam & Wayne Counties 1988A Municipal Refunding CMO’s. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
CITIZENS TO SPEAK:
Billy Betts, citizen, appeared before the Commission to request assistance in getting water lines to the neighborhood in which he lives. Mr. Betts explained that city water lines were within one and a half blocks but the residents of Three Mile Creek have not been able to get the water company to install city water. Mr. Betts went on to say that all the families living there bring in their water to drink and cook but they must go to a relative’s home to take a shower.
Juanita Ferguson, Assistant County Manager, stated she had placed a call to the West Virginia American Water Company and left messages but had not heard anything as yet.
L. D. Egnor, President, ask the citizens to remain after the session and speak directly with Mrs. Ferguson to further discuss the problem.
Judy Sexton, citizen, appeared before the Commission to request information concerning the status of Kawanivista Park. William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated that presently a title company was investigating the restrictions that had been placed on the property by the former owner. Mr. Watson went on to say that when all information had been gathered a more suitable answer concerning the property would be available.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the regular meeting until the next scheduled meeting on April 4, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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