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:
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that before entertaining a motion to approve the agenda, as Chair, President Egnor requested including an item on the agenda due to its urgency, as it related to a letter dated April 15, 2002, from an accounting firm in Maryland, dealing with the University Courtyard and the affect of the item on county finances.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve including the item concerning the University Courtyard on the agenda. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated he would now call for a motion to approve the amended agenda as the regular agenda. President Egnor stated the item would be placed on the agenda before the first numbered item.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the amended agenda as the regular agenda. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #6921-U through #7125-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 April 18, 2002, regular session; erroneous assessments/land consolidations/split tickets and probate documents. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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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.
DISCUSSION: COURTHOUSE
SECURITY
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that the selection process for the part-time employees who would be monitoring the security of the courthouse was on target with testing and psychological profiles. President Egnor went on to say that certain equipment has been installed and other was expected for delivery.
DISCUSSION: UNIVERSITY
COURTYARD
L. D. Egnor, President, explained that Ottie Adkins, Assessor, had presented the letter concerning the University Courtyard to him. President Egnor went on to say the letter had been received from Reznick, Fedder & Silverman of Baltimore, Maryland, regarding the possibility of selling University Courtyard apartments to another holding company, which had requested a nonprofit status as a perk to purchasing the property. President Egnor also stated the original intent when the property was sold, was to keep the property on the tax books for revenue coming into the county. President Egnor stated the total tax revenue for the property was $265,502.28 per year.
Ottie Adkins, Assessor, stated his office could not give an opinion of a proposed sale that had not occurred. Mr. Adkins went on to say that the state would examine all the information and then make a determination of status concerning the nonprofit rating.
L. D. Egnor, President, went on to say a letter opposing a nonprofit status should be sent to the state. President Egnor stated a letter would be drafted to the state explaining the entire situation.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve sending a letter to the state explaining the county’s position with regard to the nonprofit status of University Courtyard Apartments. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2002
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#107 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
INSPECTION OF VOTING EQUIPMENT AND
TESTING OF TABULATION EQUIPMENT
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, appeared before the Commission to request the advertisement of a “Public Notice” for inspection and testing on May 7, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., of the voting and tabulation equipment which would be used in the May 14, 2002, election. Mrs. Cole went on to say that a quorum of the County Commission was required to be present during all testing and inspection of equipment.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve May
7, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., for the inspection and testing of voting and tabulation
equipment for the May 14, 2002, Primary Election. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
SYSTEM
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, stated a public test of the election tabulation system would be conducted immediately prior to the official tabulation of votes cast during the 2002 Primary Election. Mrs. Cole went on to say the test would be in Room 108 at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2002. Mrs. Cole explained that a second test would be performed immediately after the official tabulation had been completed. Mrs. Cole reminded the Commission that a quorum would be necessary for this test also.
RE:
BOARD OF CANVASS
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, stated that pursuant to West Virginia Code 3-5-17, the Board of Canvassers would need to convene on Friday, May 17, 2002, for the purpose of examining all challenged ballots cast during the 2002 Primary Election. Mrs. Cole further stated a quorum of Commissioners would need to be present.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve May 17, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. for the Board of Canvassers to convene. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#108 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
KERMA DANIELLE DICKERSON, CIVILIAN
CABELL COUNTY JAIL
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Kerma Danielle Dickerson, as a full time civilian employee of the Cabell County Jail, effective April 29, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded for purposes of discussion.
Commissioner Bailey inquired as to what Ms. Dickerson’s job duties would entail. Glenn White, County Manager, stated that in Sheriff Wolfe’s absence he would explain the position. Mr. White went on to say that Ms. Dickerson would be located in a secure area and would have minimal contact with prisoners. Captain Bowman explained that having a civilian monitoring the cameras as well as dealing with persons coming into the jail and keeping written journal of entries, would free a correctional officer to work the floor.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#109 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
SAMANTHA RYDER, UTILITY CLERK/CASHIER
MARY MCVEY, UTILITY CLERK/CASHIER
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Samantha Ryder and Mary McVey as utility clerks/cashiers effective May 1, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded for purposes of discussion.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, questioned the starting salary of these two employees since that information was not included in the employment letter. Tom Bell, Chief Deputy stated the starting salary for both employees would be $16,960.00.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote and it was unanimous.
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#110 LETTER-OTTIE ADKINS, ASSESSOR
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
SHEILA Y. GARTEN, CLERK-PERSONAL
PROPERTY
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Sheila Y. Garten, Clerk in the Personal Property office, effective May 6, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded for purposes of discussion.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, requested the elected officials be informed to include all information in their employment letters, such as starting salary, whether the employee was a relative and their starting date. Commissioner Bailey also requested that the Assessor furnish the starting salary for Sheila Garten, which the Commission was notified that the salary was $17,000.00.
Commissioners Bailey and Blankenship both agreed that employment with the county is with the ascent of the Commission and an employee should not be on the job before the Commission has voted on that persons’ employment.
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated that a procedure had been established for posting, internally, for positions available. Mr. Watson went on to say that some of the elected officials had not engaged in this process.
L. D. Egnor, President, asked Tom Bell, Chief Deputy Tax Department, to clarify the background and credit checks that were performed on new employees. Mr. Bell stated this was included in the application, which contains a page specifying background checks and other pertinent release of information. President Egnor stated that a credit check should be spelled out prior to being performed. Mr. Watson, County Attorney, agreed that a specific list of background information and credit checks should be listed.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote, and the vate was unanimous.
#111 ORDER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
APPOINTMENT OF STACY KILLEN AS
ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF
FETUS KILLEN
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the appointment of Stacy Killen as Administratrix of the estate of Fetus Killen. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#112 ORDER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
RELEASE RICHARD TYSON AS FIDUCIARY
COMMISSIONER OF THE ESTATE OF SELMA
FAYE MCCOMAS
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the release of Richard Tyson, Attorney, as Fiduciary Commissioner of the estate of Selma Faye McComas, due to a conflict of interest. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#113 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR LEFT FORK UNION
RIDGE AND FAIRVIEW
WATER SERVICE
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve filing a
grant application for funds from the Small City Block Grant Program, for water
service on the Left Fork of Union Ridge and Fairview. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, requested the Commission allow Carl Eden to speak concerning water on Edens Branch Road. Commissioner Bailey agreed to have the citizens speak at the end of the regular meeting.
Carl Eden, citizen, appeared before the Commission to request assistance from the county in providing water to approximately 12 homes in the Edens Branch area. Mr. Eden stated that water was within one quarter of a mile but there was no water available as yet. Juanita Ferguson, Assistant County Manager, stated that a grant application had been submitted and several phone calls had been made but no approval had been received.
L. D. Egnor, President, requested Mr. Eden work closely with Mrs. Ferguson for the next two weeks and to return at the next scheduled meeting on May 18, 2002, to further discuss the water situation. President Egnor requested that Mrs. Ferguson seek a contract with West Virginia American Water to reimburse the county for hookup fees at the completion of water service.
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2002
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#114 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID TO PROVIDE
THREE AMBULANCES FOR CCEMS
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve
advertising for bid three (3) ambulances for Cabell County Emergency Medical
Services. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#115 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
KASEY SEAN MCCLURE, GREGORY MARTIN
COOPER AND BARRY KENT
WELLMAN AS FULL
TIME PARAMEDICS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Kasey Sean McClure, Gregory Martin Cooper and Barry Kent Wellman, as full time paramedics, effective May 3, 2002, at the rate of $7.11 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#116 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
DARRELL BRENT WILLIAMS, TEMPORARY
FULL TIME EMT
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Darrell Brent Williams, as a temporary full time EMT, effective May 3, 2002, at a rate of $6.03 per hour. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#117 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
GAYLE L. MEADOWS-FULL TIME REGULAR
MATTHEW S. MCMILLIAN-TEMPORARY
TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCHER FOR E-911
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved for the approval of Gayle L. Meadows, regular full time and Matthew S. McMillian as temporary full time dispatchers, effective May 6, 2002, with an annual salary of $18,550.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#118 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
CABELL-WAYNE ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
grant contract between Cabell County Commission and the West Virginia
Development Office, for a $35,000.00 grant benefiting the Cabell-Wayne
Association of the Blind. Robert L.
Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#119 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
FINANCIAL STATUS REPORT-#2001-LB-BX-4029
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the financial status report of grant #2001-LB-BX-4029, in the amount of $9,215.71. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#120 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULAR MEETING DAYS
FOR JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the establishment and publication of regular meeting days from July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (E)
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. until the next scheduled meeting of May 16, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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