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
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 that Sheriff Wolfe had requested the employment of three security personnel be added to the agenda.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the employment letter would be included in the agenda section dealing with courthouse security, which was already on the agenda. President Egnor went on to say the County Clerk’s record room would remain open as established for the time being and would be reviewed when full security was in place.
L. D. Egnor, President stated the letter would be addressed in the discussion of courthouse security already on the agenda and called for a question on the motion. The vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #8187-U through #8704-U and pay jackets. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve minutes from the regular meeting of June 13, 2002 and special meeting of June 19, 2002, as well as 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 the 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.
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Kim Wolfe, Sheriff, appeared before the Commission to request approval of three persons for part-time security personnel. Sheriff Wolfe stated all the security staff presently was in training at the firing range along with Mr. Simpson, Director of Security.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Roger A. Ferguson, Joseph Matt Goheen and Gregory A. Slone, effective July 1, 2002, with a rate of $10.00 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
RE:
CARRYOVER AND INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT
Adell Chandler, Circuit Clerk, appeared before the Commission requesting to carryover the balance of line item 01-403-03, for the purpose of employing part-time persons to assist with the domestic violence cases now handled by her office. Mrs. Chandler went on to say the money would be used only for employment of part-time personnel and not used for any type of salary increases.
Mrs. Chandler also stated the interest bearing account for the Circuit Clerk’s office had turned $27,000.00 back to the county’s General Fund.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the carryover of the balance of line item 01-403-03 for the Circuit Clerk. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
RE: INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT EARNINGS.
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, appeared before the Commission to present a letter which stated that $1,078.34 had been submitted to the county’s General Fund, from the interest bearing account used by her office. Mrs. Cole went on to say the letter was pursuant to West Virginia Code 59-1-37.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002
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#160 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR FY 02-03
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution designating county depositories for fiscal year 2002/2003. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#161 KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
TIMOTHY BENDER, DEPUTY SHERIFF
Kim Wolfe, Sheriff, appeared before the Commission to request approval to employ Timothy Bender as a Deputy Sheriff replacing Sergeant Gary Neely, who was retiring. Sheriff Wolfe stated Mr. Bender had been informed that if the grant funds for the additional officers ceased he would be the first person laid off. Sheriff Wolfe went on to say Mr. Bender had submitted a letter of acknowledgement of that fact to the Commission.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Timothy Bender as Deputy Sheriff, effective July 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $24,057.84. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#162 KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
INVESTMENT OF TAX MONIES
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the renewal of the authorization for the tax office to invest tax monies in an interest bearing account prior to distribution. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002
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#163 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
#164
#165 RE:
AGREEMENTS WITH DAVID TYSON
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, stated he believed the contracts should be placed out for bid. Commissioner Blankenship also stated a meeting with the Prosecuting Attorney on this matter would be beneficial.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to continue item #163, #164 and #165 until the next scheduled meeting on July 11, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, President, called for a vote on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#166 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AGREEMENT WITH ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE-
COURTS OF THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the renewal of an agreement between Cabell County and the Administrative Office of Courts of the State of West Virginia. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#167 LETTER-CAROLYN J. BAGBY, DIRECTOR OF
MAJOR GIFTS
RE:
REQUEST FOR DONATION
Carolyn Bagby, Director of Major Gifts and Barbara Winters, Dean of Libraries, Marshall University, appeared before the Commission to request a donation of $4,000.00. which would allow for the special training in the area of preservation of artifacts. Ms. Winters stated training would be the first step in creating a “preservation lab” in West Virginia and thatservices would be provided to the county on a limited basis.
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After a brief discussion, Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $4,000.00 to Marshall University for the training at Rutger’s University for Special Collections Librarian Kathleen E. Bledsoe, contingent upon money being available in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated if no funds were available in the Hotel/Motel Tax fund, then his vote would be not to grant the donation. President Egnor requested William T. Watson, County Attorney, prepare a letter of agreement.
#168 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT FOR JUVENILE ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of a grant contract with the Division of Criminal Justice Services for a Juvenile Assistant Prosecutor. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#169 FLOODPLAINS, LLC
RE:
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the extension of a contract with Floodplains, LLC, for the completion of Cabell County Risk Assessment to include man-made hazards and funds not be released until the risk assessment were received. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#170 PROJECT IMPACT
RE:
FINAL REIMBURSEMENT #39
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve reimbursement request #39 for Project Impact, in the amount of $2,110.86. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and vote was unanimous.
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#171 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve a
resolution for a Victim Assistance Grant, in the amount of $76,864.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(C)
#172 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
CWEP CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of a contract with the Department of Health and Human Resources for their CWEP program. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#173 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
RALPH ROBERTS, CONTRACT 4-H CAMP
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the contract with Ralph Roberts, for the management of the 4-H Camp. L. D. Egnor, President, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
L. D. Egnor, President aye
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner nay
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner aye
#174 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: WV CODE 7-7-7 LETTERS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment letters for the departments controlled by the County Commission, including the new security personnel . Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#175 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #7
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve county
budget revision #7 for the General Fund .
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#176 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
STATE BUDGET REVISION #1-FY 02/03
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the budget revision reflected the conditional approval of the levy estimate for Cabell County. Mr. White went on to say a letter to the Auditor was included.
After a brief discussion, Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, moved to approve state budget revision #1 for the General
Fund. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
PLACE ON RECORD:
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the Culloden Public Service District, regular meeting, May 22, 2002 and special meeting of June 3, 2002; Salt Rock Water Public Service District, regular meeting, May 13, 2002; Pea Ridge Public Service District regular meetings of April 8, and May 13, 2002 and special meeting of May 28, 2002; Cabell Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors meeting of April 11, 2002; Tri-State Airport Authority, regular meeting of May 16, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter, monthly report, May 2002; Bank of New York various trust accounts, May 31, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, asked if the courthouse could be closed for the annual picnic so all employees could attend. William T. Watson, County Attorney stated closing the entire courthouse was against state statute.
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L. D. Egnor, President, stated that each office holder could make the necessary arrangements for their offices so employees could participate in the picnic.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 12:05 p.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting of July 11, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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