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.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that two items needed to be addressed before the agenda would be complete. Mr. White went on to say that item #080 needed to be removed from today’s agenda and placed on the agenda for the meeting of May 16, 2002. Mr. White also stated that Medical Life would need to be included in the hand written checks.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote on the motion to approve the agenda with the amendments stated and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #6220-U through #6527-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 21, 2002, regular session and March 26, 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 and Medical Life, for the General Fund, 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
L. D. Egnor, President, stated there were no new updates concerning the courthouse security, other than ongoing interviews for personnel, arrangements for training and checking resources to provide for uniforms and other equipment.
#076 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
JACOB BOLEN, FULL-TIME COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATOR
WAYNE G. JARRELL, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Jacob Bolen as a full-time Committee Administrator in the Sheriff’s Tax office, effective March 18, 2002, and Wayne G. Jarrell as Correctional Officer, effective April 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $19,080.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#077 LETTER-ADELL CHANDLER, CIRCUIT CLERK
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
DONNA L. WINTZ
PEGGY S. MAYNARD
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Donna L. Wintz as a Deputy Clerk in the Circuit Clerk’s office, effective April 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00 and Peggy S. Maynard as a Deputy Clerk, effective April 8, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#078 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
CRYSTAL BLOOMFIELD-PARAMEDIC
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Crystal Bloomfield as a full-time paramedic, effective April 5, 2002, with an annual salary of $23,300.00. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2002
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#079 NOTICE AND PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF
ADMINISTRATOR
RE:
ESTATE OF ROGER H. SMITH
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated that a discussion was taking place by the attorneys to settle this issue and requested the item be moved to later in the meeting.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated he would move the item to the end of the agenda.
#080 REMOVED FROM AGENDA
#081 PROCLAMATION-CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE:
“CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL DAY”
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
proclamation designating April 26, 2002 as “Children’s Memorial Day” and that
the official flag would be flown over the courthouse on that day. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#082 LETTER-WODA CORPORATION
RE:
APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 50 UNIT SENIOR
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Jeffrey J. Woda, President of Woda Development, appeared before the Commission to request reconsideration of a housing proposal for a 50 unit senior community. Mr. Woda explained that he was working in conjunction with the Spirit of Victory church and the church would be an active development partner of the housing unit.
Mr. Woda stated the tax relief would be granted to Fifth Third Bank and would not be a personal break for Woda Development. Mr. Woda went on to say the development would be paying taxes in Cabell County and would employ three area persons to manage the development.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated that when the original request was presented it was understood that two properties would be built, one on Rt. 2 and the other on Rt. 60, but the deadline for the grant had been missed. Commissioner Bailey went on to say he did not know how this item had reappeared on the agenda.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2002
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President Egnor explained he had placed the item on today’s agenda in response to a request by Woda Development.
After a lengthy discussion, Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated that this item should not have been placed on the agenda and there should not be a discussion on the item.
L. D. Egnor, President, moved to approve sending a letter
of no opposition on the Woda Development project. The motion died for lack of a second.
L. D. Egnor, President, advised Woda Development that West Virginia Code 47-18-3 provided for restraint of trade and the penalty could be up to $100,000.00.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated the item should not have been placed back on the agenda because it had previously been voted on and defeated.
L. D. Egnor, President, recessed the regular meeting at 11:20 a.m.
L. D. Egnor, President, reconvened the regular meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated he was requesting the minutes show that on the item for Woda Development, that there had been no specially called meeting to place this item back on the agenda.
#083 LETTER-GEORGE SMAILES, JR.-YMCA
RE:
REQUEST FOR DONATION
George Smailes, Jr., Associate Director for YMCA, appeared before the Commission to request $18,000.00 from the Senior Levy Fund, to assist with senior programs at the YMCA. Mr. Smailes stated the funds would be used for the YMCA Senior Wellness Program.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a donation of $18,000.00 to the YMCA, for the Senior Wellness Program, to be taken from the Senior Citizen’s Levy Fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#084 LETTER-GEORGE SMAILES, JR.-YMCA
RE:
DONATION REQUEST
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $2,500.00 to purchase a refurbished treadmill for Pre Cor Senior Wellness Program for the YMCA, to be taken from the Senior Citizen’s Levy Fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#085 CHRIS CHILES, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
RE:
GRANT REQUEST
Chris Chiles, Prosecuting Attorney, appeared to request the Commission submit a grant application for the Drug and Violent Crime Program. Mr. Chiles explained that due to a time constraint the grant had to been sent to the state before the President had signed the letter of approval.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the salary breakdown for the grant was not correct and would need to be revisited to include the correct numbers.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve submitting the grant application to be used in the Drug and Violent Crime Program, with the understanding that the grant salary would be reviewed for corrections. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#086 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: GRANT APPLICATION
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
signing and submission of a grant application for Southwestern Community Action
Council, Inc., to purchase a 2002 American Transportation International
35-passenger van for the head start program.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2002
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#087 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
TIME EXTENSION REQUEST
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the time extension request for the Marshall University-YMCA Swim Team, project #02CPGP0048, from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#088 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN
Glenn White, County Manager, explained that in order to continue receiving federal grant funds, the county must adopt an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. Mr. White went on to say that the plan was for the employees of the Commission but all other elected officials would be requested to adopt the same plan.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
adoption of an Equal Employment Opportunity Plan for the Cabell County
Commission. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that item #079-Estate of Roger H. Smith had been settled and would be removed from the agenda.
Kim Wolfe, Sheriff, stated that the elected officials were concerned about the recent budget cuts. Sheriff Wolfe went on to say the courthouse runs well due to the efforts of the employees and the 6% raise the employees received was a much needed increase, however, the budget cuts which were put into effect negated the increase. Sheriff Wolfe expressed a desire for the elected officials to be included in the budget process in the future.
Tom Bell, Chief Deputy, Tax Office, presented documents showing a continual increase in yearly carry-over. Mr. Bell explained that the history of the county carry-over showed
an increase that should continue through this budget year and into the next budget year.
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Mr. Bell went on to say that due to litigation on a large piece of real estate the Assessor’s estimated assessed revenue would be what Mr. White had referred to as a flat year. Mr. Bell stated that when a decision come down from Judge Pancake, the property would be placed back on the tax rolls and would show an increase in taxes collected.
Chris Chiles, Prosecuting Attorney, stated he was confused concerning the $400,000.00 to be transferred into a medical fund. Mr. Chiles went on to say that reviewing the past history of the medical fund line item showed that at no time had the entire amount budgeted been spent. Mr. Chiles stated that he saw no reason to pad the medical insurance line item with an additional $400,000.00.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that the cushion in the medical insurance line item would cover the possibility of changing from a self-insured program to a private company. Mr. White explained these funds would be necessary should the county return to a premium paid plan. Mr. White went on to say that the county would also be responsible to cover any and all claims during the transfer time involved.
After a lengthy discussion, L. D. Egnor, President, stated that after the budget is returned from the state, the Commission would have a much better picture of the status of financial affairs. President Egnor went on to say the budget is a work in progress and could be changed.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, suggested waiting until after the financial figures were available to have another meeting to discuss possible changes in the proposed budget cuts. Commissioner Bailey stated that he would also like to know where the rent from the Magistrate Court and Family Law Master
was going and to what line item it was posted.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated he would be in favor of keeping things status quo until after July 10, 2002, when all the information was available and to delay the issues of insurance premiums, longevity and step increases. President Egnor stated a meeting around August 15, 2002, would allow everyone to gather and review budget information.
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, stated she recommended paying the longevity with the freeze in effect and if the freeze is lifted in August 2002, paying the difference to those employees which were affected.
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L. D. Egnor, President, stated this would be the best way to handle the longevity and the Commission agreed.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, and Commissioner Bailey agreed that a meeting with Judge O’Hanlon and Chief Judge Cummings would be a step in addressing the issue of payments from the Magistrate Court and Family Law Master for their facilities.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m., until the next scheduled meeting of April 18, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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