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. Glenn White, County Manager, stated an item needed to be added to the agenda. Mr. White explained a budget revision of the General Fund was necessary and would be numbered item #160 and placed at the end of the agenda.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to include the budget revision item #160 to the end of the agenda. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #7881-U through #8186-U and pay jackets. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve minutes from the regular meeting of May 30, 2002 and special meeting of June 10, 2002, as well as 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 the handwritten 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. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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MARSHALL NATORIUM
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that two bids had been received for an integrated start and timing system for the Marshall University Natorium. Mr. White went on to say the bids were as follows:
Colorado Time Systems base package price Total bid $26,025
Daktronics, Inc. base package price $22,385
(with additional spare parts package of--$775
HS-200 Start system options for a total--$1,200 plus
Scoreboard options for an additional-----$4,480) Total Add on $ 6,455
Total bid $28,840
L. D. Egnor, President, asked the Marshall University representatives if they were prepared to evaluate the bids while the Commission was in session. Mr. Ed Kowal, with the YMCA and Leonard J. Kraus, II, Marshall Women’s Swim and Diving Coach, stated they were prepared to evaluate both bids and would return as soon as possible with their recommendation.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the Marshall University representatives taking the bids under advisement and returning with their recommendations. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
COURTHOUSE SECURITY:
Frank Simpson, Director of Courthouse Security, stated that the individuals being hired for courthouse security had passed all requirements for employment as part-time security personnel and their oath of office would be administered on Friday, June 14, 2002.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Michelle Bailey, Stephen M. Bowyer, Fred Buchanan, Joshua C. Coffey, Travis B. Colquitt, Angelo Gill, Jr., Edward N. Haun, Frank Riggio, Rebecca Riggs, Stephen J. Wilson and James B. Wright, as part-time security personnel, effective July 1, 2002, with a salary rate of $10.00 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#147 LETTER-KAREN S. COLE, COUNTY CLERK
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the temporary part-time employment of Natalie J. Meadows, as a deputy clerk, effective June 10, 2002, with a salary rate of $7.50 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, addressed the Commission concerning the issue of Sunday hunting. President Egnor stated that the issue was very confusing and that Richard Thompson, Delegate from Wayne County, had called to clarify the issue. President Egnor stated the code section, 20-5-5, provided in sub- division 10, prohibition of hunting on Sunday, without the written permission of the landowner upon which the hunt is taking place.
President Egnor further stated Mr. Thompson informed him this was the original legislation as it was about to be approved by the legislature, but in the concluding moments of the session, there was introduced an amendment which is now sub-division 28 of code section 20-5-5. President Egnor stated sub-division 28 provided for a referendum process upon the question of whether there would be approval of Sunday hunting at the instance of the respective county commissions of the state.
President Egnor stated citizens could not request for a question to be placed on a ballot for vote, but sub-division 28 would allow for the citizens to request the question of Sunday hunting to be placed for a vote after the referendum by the county commission.
President Egnor went on to say the Commission would look at the issue of Sunday hunting at a meeting in August and discuss the issue with the citizens. Commissioner Bailey stated he also would like to have input from the citizens about their feelings on the Sunday hunting.
Bob Johnson, citizen, stated he owned a large farm in the county and he felt it was his choice as to whether anyone hunted on his property. Mr. Johnson stated his property is posted and hunting is not permitted. Mr. Johnson went on to say he did not want to tell his neighbors whether they could allow persons to hunt on their property or not.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, stated he felt that Sunday should be held as the Sabbath and hunting should not be allowed. Commissioner Blankenship went on to say he would be willing to hear what the public had to say regarding the issue.
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#148 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR CCERC-911-$125,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
grant application for CCERC-911 equipment, in the amount of $125,000.00, to the
Governor’s Community Partnership Grant program. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#149 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR COLLIS P.
HUNTINGTON RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
grant application for Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society, Inc.,
in the amount of $40,000.00, to the Governor’s Community Partnership Grant
program. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
#150 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT APPLICATION FOR CULLODEN VFD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
grant application for Culloden Volunteer Fire Department, in the amount of
$40,000.00, to the Governor’s Community Partnership Grant program. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#151 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
TIME EXTENSION FOR YWCA
“WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE”
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the time extension of a contract between Cabell County Commission and the YWCA for “Week Without Violence” to extend from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#152 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST #1-FINAL
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve reimbursement request #1 in the amount of $50,000.00 and final Certification of Project Completion for Southwestern Community Action Council, Inc., for purchasing a head start van. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#153 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
VETERANS MEMORIAL FIELD HOUSE
REIMBURSEMENT #4-FINAL
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve reimbursement request #4 in the amount of $3,426.07, and final Certification of Project Completion for Veterans’ Memorial Field House grant. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#154 LETTER-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: PROJECT IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
#38-$2,669.24
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve reimbursement request #38 in the amount of $2,669.24, for Project Impact. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#155 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT OF PER DIEM PARAMEDICS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Brett K. Wellman, Marsha K. Knight, Scott L. Suttles and Matthew K. Arrowood, as per diem paramedics, effective June 14, 2002, with salary at $8.71 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#156 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID FOR SALT ROCK
CCEMS STATION
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve
advertisement for an invitation to bid to provide a new 3,840 GSF building to
house an ambulance garage and personnel quarters to be located at the
intersection of Route 10 and Hales Branch Road for Cabell County Emergency
Medical Services. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion. Exhibit
(D)
William Watson, County Attorney, stated the deed to the property had been recorded and the county was prepared to move ahead with the new EMS station.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a question on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#157 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AUTHORIZE APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS FOR PRESSLEY RIDGE SCHOOL
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve authorizing issuance of revenue bonds for the Pressley Ridge Schools by applicable elected representative. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (E)
#158 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #6-GENERAL FUND
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve county budget revision #6 for the General Fund, FY 01-02. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the revision reflected changes within the budgets of the elected officials. Mr. White went on to say the revisions required no increase in funds but simply moved funds within line items already established.
L. D. Egnor, President, called for a question on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (F)
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#159 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #2-COAL
SEVERANCE FUND
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve county budget revision #2 for the Coal Severance Fund for FY 01-02. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded for purposes of discussion
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, stated the revision would provide another air conditioner for the E-911 dispatch building. Commissioner Blankenship went on to say that if the roof were to be painted white to reflect the heat the additional air conditioner would not be necessary.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated painting would be researched
before the purchase of the additional air conditioner. President Egnor called for a question on the
motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(G)
#160 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
STATE BUDGET REVISION
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
state budget revision for the General Fund for FY 01-02. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(H)
CITIZENS TO SPEAK:
Tom McCallister, City of Huntington Councilman, appeared before the Commission to request the county challenge the service fee placed to go into effect on July 1, 2002. Mr. McCallister stated the service fee was a thinly disguised tax.
L. D. Egnor, President, informed Mr. McCallister that if he were concerned over the service fee, it was his right as a councilman to challenge the enactment on his own, he did not need the Commission to challenge the fee in court.
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After a heated discussion, Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve scheduling a special meeting on June 19, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., to discuss the City of Huntington user fee. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
L. D. Egnor, President nay
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner aye
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner aye
Ed Kowal, Attorney, and Leonard J. Kraus, II, Marshall Swim Coach, returned with their recommendation for the Marshall University Natorium Integrated Start and Timing System. Mr. Kowal and Mr. Kraus stated that after examining both bids, their recommendation would be to purchase the system from Colordo Timing Systems, Inc., because their system would be easier to understand and did not require all the add-ons of the system from Datronics, Inc.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve acceptance of the bid from Colorado Timing System, to provide an Integrated Start and Timing System for the Marshall University Natorium. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. until the next regular scheduled meeting of June 27, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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