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 as presented. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #7477-U through #7880-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 May 16, 2002, regular session and Board of Canvass for 2002 Primary election; 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 handwritten checks not to exceed $100,000.00 for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, for the General Fund, CCEMS and CCERC-911. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
“OPEN BIDS” AUCTION/SALE
OF THREE 1997 AMBULANCES
L. D. Egnor, President, requested any auction bids from the audience be presented prior to opening the sealed auction bids that had previously been received. There were no bids presented by those in attendance.
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Glenn White, County Manager, opened the sealed auction bids for the three (3) 1997 ambulances. Mr. White stated two sealed bids had been received and the bids were as follows:
LIFE LINE #127 $11,567.85
#132 $10,655.85
#136 $ 8,256.99
LINCOLN COUNTY EMS #127 $12,000.00
“OPEN BIDS” PURCHASE THREE (3) 2002 AMBULANCES
Glenn White, County
Manager stated that four (4) sealed bids had been received for the purchase of
three (3) 2002 Ford E350 ambulances.
Mr. White went on to say the bids were as follows:
NATIONAL EMERGENCY $162,534.00
WITH TRADE IN FOR USED VEHICLES $
10,000.00 EACH
NORTHWESTERN EMERGENCY $167,745.00
WITH TRADE IN FOR USED VEHICLES $ 11,000.00 #127
$ 9,000.00 #132
$ 10,000.00 #136
SINGER ASSOCIATES FIRE
WITH NO TRADE IN $268,314.00
WHEELED COACH $189,450.00
WITH TRADE IN FOR USED VEHICLES $ 9,491.00 #127
$ 8,405.00 #132
$ 8,815.00 #136
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved that A. Gordon Merry, Director of Cabell County EMS Services, review the bids and return with his recommendations for both the sale of the used vehicles and the purchase of three (3) 2002 ambulances. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION COURTHOUSE SECURITY
L. D. Egnor, President, stated Mr. Simpson, Director of Security and Sheriff Kim Wolfe, had presented to the courthouse security committee, plans for grant applications
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for x-ray equipment and scanners. President Egnor went on to say the employment of the part-time security personnel would be finalized for the June 13, 2002 meeting.
APPEARING: KIM
WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
APPROVAL/ACCEPTANCE OF DELINQUENT LIST
Kim Wolfe, Sheriff, presented the delinquent tax list for 2002. Tom Bell, Chief Deputy for the Tax office, stated the list contained both personal and business delinquent taxes. Mr. Bell went on to say the total of delinquent taxes was $7,671,699.00.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the acceptance of the delinquent tax list for 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#132 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
JOHN BOWMAN,
II-FULL TIME
JANICE SUE KEESEE, FULL TIME
KATHLEEN BROWN, FULL TIME
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
employment of John Bowman as a full time civilian jail employee, effective May
13, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00 and Janice Sue Keesee as a full
time civilian jail employee, effective May 20, 2002, with an annual salary of
$16,960.00 and Kathleen Brown as a full time cook at the jail, effective May
16, 2002, with an annual salary of $16,960.00.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous.
#133 CERTIFICATION OF
DELIVERY OF REAL AND PERSONAL TAX
BOOK
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the delivery of the Real and Personal Tax book. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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APPEARING: R.
R. FREDEKING, ATTORNEY
RE: INCREASE COMPENSATION TO ADMINISTRATOR,
DBN OF ESTATES OF NANCY M. POLAN AND
LINCOLN M. POLAN
R. R. Fredeking, Attorney, appeared before the Commission to request an increase of compensation in regard to the handling of the estates of Nancy M. Polan and Lincoln M. Polan. Mr. Fredeking stated that documentation showing “peculiar circumstances” had been provided to the Commission. Mr. Fredeking went on to say he was requesting approval to charge 5% of the total receipts or $150.00 per hour whichever was greater.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the increase of attorney’s fees to 5% of total receipts or $150.00 per hour, whichever was greater. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded for purposes of discussion.
William Polan, citizen, requested the Commission delay a vote on the proposed increase until his attorney, Amy Crossan, was present. Mr. Polan stated she was currently in another courtroom but would be available in a short period of time.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the meeting would continue until Ms. Crossan was available.
RE:
PETITION TO CHANGE ADMINISTRATOR IN THE
ESTATE OF MARTHA MARTIN
Cheryl L. Henderson, Attorney, representing Ben Martin, appeared before the Commission to request that Mr. Martin be removed as Administrator of the estate of Martha Jane Martin, due to health reasons and Levi Martin be appointed as Administrator because he was the son of Martha Jane Martin and the brother of Ben Martin.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the appointment of Levi Martin as the Administrator in the estate of Martha Jane Martin, replacing Ben Martin as Administrator. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#134 ORDER-R. LEE BOOTEN, ATTORNEY
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve signing the order to remove Cornell Tubbs as executor, in the estate of Carvella Tubbs which R. Lee Booten had presented at the May 16, 2002 meeting. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that Amy Crossan, Attorney representing William Polan, was now present.
Ms. Crossan stated she objected to the fee increase as outlined by Mr. Fredeking. Ms. Crossan went on to say that attorney fees for representing themselves should not be taken from the estate.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, President, stated that Mr. Fredeking had established “peculiar circumstances” which allowed the administrator a fee in excess of the standard %5.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a question on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
RE: REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM
L. D. Egnor, President, stated that due to the seriousness of the issue he believed a special meeting would be more beneficial than a brief discussion. President Egnor asked that all parties share the necessary information to make a valid presentation. President Egnor set the special meeting for June 10, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
#135 RESET UNTIL JUNE 13, 2002
#136 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY FAIR
RE:
REQUEST FOR DONATION
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a donation of $10,000.00 to the Cabell County Fair to be taken from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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AWARD OF BIDS: A.
GORDON MERRY, CCEMS DIRECTOR
Mr. Merry stated he had evaluated the bids for the used ambulance as well as the bids to purchase three (3) new ambulances. Mr. Merry went on to say the bids were as follows:
Used vehicle #127 Lincoln County $12,000.00
Used vehicle #132 Lifeline Medical $10,655.85
Used vehicle #136 Trade in value $ 8,815.00
3 2002 Ford E-350 Ambulances Wheeled Coach $180,635.00
#137 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
REAPPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT AUTHORITY
ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER
EARL “JR” BLANKENSHIP, COMMISSIONER
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
reappointment of Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner and Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, to the Cabell County Airport Authority for a term beginning July
1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2007. Earl
“JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#138 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
WILLIAM T. BROOKS
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
reappointment of William T. Brooks, as a member of the Board of Directors of
the Cabell Huntington Hospital, effective immediately and ending September 30,
2004. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
#139 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
APPOINTMENT-BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAM STURGIS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
appointment of Pam Sturgis, as a member of the Board of Directors of Prestera
Center for Mental Health Services, Inc., beginning June 1, 2002 and ending May
30, 2005. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2002
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#140 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN VANCE TO THE
CABELL-HUNTINGTON-WAYNE HOME
INVESTMENT TRUST
ADVISORY BOARD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
appointment of John Vance, as a member of the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Home
Investment Trust Advisory Board, for a term beginning May 30, 2002 and ending
at the discretion of the Cabell County Commission. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#141 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT-CCERC E-911
MATTHEW SHAY MCMILLIAN, DISPATCHER
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Matthew Shay McMillian, as a dispatcher for CCERC E-911, effective June 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $18,550.00. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#142 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT CONTRACT FOR MOUNTAIN STATE
CENTER
FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve a grant contract for the Legislative Digest Grant Fund to be used for Mountain State Center for Independent Living, in the amount of $40,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
#143 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
STATE BUDGET REVISION #7, GENERAL FUND FY
2001-2002
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve state
budget revision #7, for the General Fund for FY 2001-2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2002
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#144 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #5, GENERAL FUND
FY 2001-2002
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve
county budget revision #5, for the General Fund for FY 2001-2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(G)
PLACE ON RECORD:
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the minutes from Pea Ridge Public Service District regular meeting of March 11, 2002; Tri-State Airport Authority regular meeting of March 21, 2002 and special meeting of March 27, 2002; Salt Rock Water Public Service District regular meetings of March 12, and April 9, 2002; Culloden Public Service District regular meeting of April 10, 2002 and special meeting of April 15, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Cabell Huntington Health Department’s, monthly report; Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter, monthly report for April, 2002; Bank of New York, various trust accounts report for April 30, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
CITIZENS TO SPEAK:
Billy Betts, citizen, appeared before the Commission to inquire about the status of water service to the Three Mile area.
Juanita Ferguson, Assistant County Manager, stated she had been in contact with West- Virginia American Water and was waiting on more contract information. Mrs. Ferguson went on to say she would contact Mr. Betts and his neighbors as soon as she had all the information.
GOOD AND WELFARE:
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, stated he would like to investigate the possibility of having an employee picnic or swim party sometime in August. Commissioner Blankenship went on to say the party could be at the 4-H Camp or a similar facility.
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William Watson, County Attorney, stated he would discuss the use of the Glenbriar facility with the YMCA.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated he had received several complaints about mosquitoes in the area. Commissioner Bailey went on to say the Cabell Huntington Health Department used to spray for these insects but no longer provided the service. Commissioner Bailey explained these insects were causing a real health problem.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated he would like to place the issue regarding the Sunday hunting legislation on an upcoming Commission agenda. President Egnor went on to say the wording of the legislation contained confusing ideas related to Sunday hunting, which would need to be discussed. President Egnor stated that 35 counties had placed the item on their ballots and it was voted down in all 35 counties.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, requested the President of the Ministerial Association and any other interested persons be invited to attend the June 13, 2002 meeting to discuss the Sunday hunting issue.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. until the next scheduled meeting of June 13, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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