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:
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #7126-U through #7476-U and pay jackets. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes of May 2, 2002, regular session; erroneous assessments/land consolidations/split tickets and probate documents. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve handwritten checks not to exceed $100,000.00 for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, for the General Fund, CCEMS and CCERC-911. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION: COURTHOUSE
SECURITY
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the courthouse security plan was on target and security personnel would be employed as soon as possible. President Egnor went on to say that a presentation would be made on May 29, 2002, to secure other security equipment.
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DISCUSSION: EDEN’S
BRANCH WATER
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, explained that the citizens from Eden’s Branch had been instructed to return for the Commission meeting today.
Juanita Ferguson, Assistance County Manager, stated she had contacted West Virginia-American Water to secure a copy of the contract to install the water lines. Mrs. Ferguson went on to say that the specifics would have to be met before the water company would proceed. Mrs. Ferguson explained the residents would have to provide their portion of payment at the time the contract was executed.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, requested that Mrs. Ferguson contact the citizens when all the information had been received. Mrs. Ferguson stated that when the contract was prepared she would make arrangement for the citizens to come into the courthouse to sign the contract and render their portion of payment.
L. D. Egnor, President stated that the Cabell County Commission would enter into the contract as soon as the information was provided. President Egnor went on to say that as soon as the contract was provided, the item would be placed on the agenda at the next scheduled Commission meeting.
#121 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
RELEASE AND SUBSTITUTION OF COLLATERAL
BONDS BY GUARANTY BANK & TRUST
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
release and substitution of collateral bonds by the Guaranty Bank & Trust
Company. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#122 LETTER-ADELL CHANDLER, CIRCUIT CLERK
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
SARAH GEORGE, DEPUTY CLERK
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Sarah George as a Deputy Clerk, effective May 15, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#123 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
KATRINA MILLER-UTILITY CLERK/CASHIER
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Katrina Miller as a Utility Clerk/Cashier in the Tax department, effective May 6, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#124 R. LEE BOOTEN, ESQUIRE
RE:
NOTICE AND PETITION FOR THE EXECUTOR OF
CARVELLA TUBBS ESTATE TO FILE
APPRAISEMENT
R. Lee Booten, Attorney, appeared before the Commission to state that an agreement had been reached for the filing of the appraisement by the Executor and his counsel. Mr. Booten went on to say the estate should move forward without further problems. Mr. Booten stated if the estate did not continue to move forward, then a formal order would be filed with the Commission.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the extension of the time frame for the appraisement to be filed, in regards to the estate of Carvella Tubbs, upon recommendation of Mr. Booten. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#125 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
APPOINTMENT OF BOYD MEADOWS TO THE
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
appointment of Boyd Meadows to the Cabell Huntington Hospital Board of
Directors, beginning May 16, 2002 and ending January 10, 2005. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(B)
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2002\
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#126 LETTER-JIM MORGAN, PRESIDENT OF
HUNTINGTON
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
RE:
REQUEST FOR DONATION-$5,000.00
James H. Morgan, President of the Huntington Symphony Orchestra, appeared before the Commission to request a donation of $5,000.00 to assist with the “Picnic with the Pops” series, classical season and the orchestra’s educational outreach programs.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $5,000.00 to the Huntington Symphony Orchestra to be taken from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#127 LETTER-LEN ROGERS, WEST VIRGINIA
ROWDIES
SOCCER CLUB TOURNAMENT HOST CHAIRMAN
RE:
REQUEST FOR DONATION-$3,000.00
Len Rogers, Chairman of the West Virginia Rowdies Soccer Club, appeared before the Commission to request a donation of $3,000.00 to assist with the field preparation and other necessary expenses pertaining to the tournament. Mr. Rogers went on to say that the June 1 and 2, 2002 tournament would be the largest ever held in this area. Mr. Rogers further stated that currently approximately 120 to 140 teams would participate.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $3,000.00 for the West Virginia Rowdies Soccer Club, to be taken from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
EEOC COMPLAINT-INFORMATION
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that due to the mature of the two issues in question he would entertain a motion to move into executive session.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve going into executive session for the purposes of discussing the status of Robert Bell and also the EEOC complaint. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, moved the Commission into executive session at 10:25 a.m.
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L. D. Egnor, President reconvened the meeting at 10:58 a.m.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the reinstatement of Robert Bell as a full time E-911 dispatcher, effective immediately and at the same salary, including all back pay due Mr. Bell. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated he did not feel this was the time to reinstate Mr. Bell and he would therefore vote no on the motion. President Egnor went on to say that he could not condone such behavior from a person in such a position.
Commissioner Bailey stated that he firmly believed that a person was innocent until proven guilty and he would vote in favor of Mr. Bell’s reinstatement, but if Mr. Bell came to trial and was found guilty he would be the first to vote to dismiss him.
After a brief discussion, Commissioner Bailey called for a question on the motion and the vote was as follows:
L. D. Egnor, President nay
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner aye
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner aye
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that the second issue discussed involved EEOC complaint was subject to litigation and would be taken under the advisement of counsel.
#128 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
DERRICK ALLEN RAY, TEMPORARY EMT
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Derrick Allen Ray as a temporary EMT, effective May 18, 2002, with a salary of $6.03 per hour. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2002
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#129 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT TO ACCEPT SEALED BIDS FOR
THREE 1997 E-350 AMBULANCES
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve
advertising to accept sealed bids for the auction or sale of three (3) 1997
E-350 Wheeled Coach Moduvan Ambulances.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#130 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TO PROVIDE AN
INTEGRATED START AND TIMING SYSTEM FOR
THE MARSHALL UNIVERSITY NATATORIUM
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve
advertising for bid to provide an integrated start and timing system for the
Marshall University Natatorium. Robert
L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#131 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
CREATING THE CABELL COUNTY MEDICAL
INSURANCE FUND
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that as a safeguard to higher insurance cost for E-911 and CCEMS and Assessor’s Evaluation fund, he would propose the establishment of a medical fund which each of the different departments would contribute a portion, based upon the amount of enrollment for each employee. Mr. White went on to say that the fund would be responsible to pay for covered services for the eligible employees from each department. Mr. White further explained that a medical fund would enable the smaller department to better budget their programs and to ensure a safety net for major insurance claims for the smaller departments.
Mr. White also stated that with the establishment of the fund the county would then have a cushion of money available if they chose to return to another form of coverage such as
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PEIA. Mr. White went on to say that having a special fund for medical coverage was good business practice.
After a brief discussion, Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, moved to approve the establishment of a special fund entitled
“Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund”, with each participating fund paying the
following amounts toward the start-up fund:
General County $355,110
CCEMS 131,771
CCERC 41,577
Reappraisal __21,504
Total $549,962
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (E)
L. D. Egnor, President, congratulated Glenn White, County Manager, for his participation in the West Virginia University Local Government Leadership Academy. President Egnor stated that Mr. White had received an achievement award at the first graduate assembly of the Academy.
John Holley, citizen, appeared before the Commission to inquire as to the status of the sale of Kiwanivista Park. Mr. Holley stated he was the highest bidder for the property.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that a decision regarding the sale and also the cutting of timber had not been reached as yet. President Egnor went on to say that when the information was available it would be released to the public.
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DISCUSSION: CABELL COUNTY FAIR BOARD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated that the Cabell County Fair Board had requested a donation of $10,000.00 to help with the completion of their building. Mr. Bailey went on to say he had received two letters of request and would like to address the issue.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated he had investigated the request and had communicated with the Fair Board that possibly the county could assist with a donation for the fair. Mr. White went on to say the item would be placed on the agenda for the meeting of May 30, 2002.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:58 a.m. until the next scheduled meeting of May 30, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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