PRESENT: ROBERT
L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT PRO-TEM
EARL “JR”
BLANKENSHIP, 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
ABSENT: L.
D. EGNOR, PRESIDENT
Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, 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, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that item #201, which referred to a 32-camera closed circuit TV system, should be removed from the agenda. Mr. White went on to say that other options, which would be compatible with the existing security equipment, would be reviewed and a recommendation made at a later date.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to amend his motion and remove item #201 from the agenda and approve the remainder of the agenda for the July 25, 2002, meeting. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #296-W through #630-W and pay jackets. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve minutes from the regular meeting of July 11, 2002, as well as erroneous assessments/land consolidations/split tickets and probate documents. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, 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 for the General Fund, CCEMS and CCERC-911. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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Frank Simpson, Director of Security, stated there were no new developments at this time.
RE:
AWARD CONTRACT FOR CCEMS STATION AT
SALT ROCK
A. Gordon Merry, Director Cabell County Emergency Medical Services, appeared before the Commission with his recommendation to award the construction contract to Hager Construction LLC. Mr. Merry stated that Hager had submitted the lowest bid for the proposed 3,840 GSF building at Salt Rock that would house an ambulance garage and personnel quarters. Mr. Merry went on to say that Hager Construction had received favorable recommendation from past clients, including a reference from the VA Hospital.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve awarding the construction contract to Hager Construction, LLC, for the new CCEMS station at Salt Rock. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#194 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
RICHARD TYSON, ATTORNEY
RE:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR JAIL ADVOCACY
PROGRAM
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
agreement between the Cabell County Commission and Richard Tyson, Attorney, for
the jail advocacy program. Robert
L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
#195 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
RICHARD TYSON,
ATTORNEY
RE:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR TAX
COLLECTION
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between the Cabell County Commission and Richard Tyson, Attorney, for legal representation of tax collection. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#196 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
RICHARD TYSON, ATTORNEY
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the 30 day contract between the Cabell County Commission and Richard Tyson, Attorney, to assist with collection of outstanding payments due to CCEMS. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#197 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
PAUL RYKER, ATTORNEY
RE:
JAIL ADVOCACY PROGRAM
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the removal of this item from the agenda. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, directed Glenn White, County Manager, to arrange a meeting with all participating agencies and county officials connected with the collection of taxes to discuss the possibility of hiring a person to work on the lawsuits on a full time basis. President Bailey went on to say Monday, August 5, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. would be satisfactory.
#198 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
PAUL RYKER, ATTORNEY
RE:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR COLLECTION OF
TAXES
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between Cabell County Commission and Paul Ryker, Attorney, for legal assistance to collect unpaid delinquent taxes up to $5,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#199 AGREEMENT-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
AND
PAUL RYKER, ATTORNEY
RE:
LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR COLLECTION OF
MEDICAL PAYMENTS DUE CCEMS
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between the Cabell County Commission and Paul Ryker, Attorney, for legal assistance to collect unpaid medical emergency payments due to CCEMS. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#200 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID TO PURCHASE TWO (2)
HIGH-RESOLUTION X-RAY MACHINES FOR
COURTHOUSE SECURITY
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
bid advertisement to provide the purchase and installation of two (2)
high-resolution x-ray machines for security purposes for the courthouse. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#201 REMOVED FROM AGENDA
#202 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF AN
ACCESSIBLE ELEVATOR AT
MOUNTAIN STATE
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
bid advertisement to provide for the purchase and installation of an accessible
elevator to be installed at the Mountain State Center for Independent Living,
located at 821 Fourth Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2002
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#203 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
KASEY S. MCCLURE-FULL TIME PARAMEDIC
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Kasey S. McClure as a full-time paramedic, effective August 7, 2002, with a salary rate of $7.11 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#204 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
MARCIE JOANN WELLMAN-TEMPORARY EMT
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Marcie Joann Wellman as a temporary EMT for CCEMS, effective July 28, 2002, with a salary rate of $6.03 per hour. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#205 LETTER & RESOLUTION-CABELL
COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: COMMUNITY COURT PROJECT
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve a
contract for a drug and violent crime control grant in the amount of
$19,496.00, for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#206 ORDER
RE:
CLOSING ESTATE OF ANNABELL CASEY
LINSENMEYER
William T. Watson, County Attorney, explained that the estate of Annabell Casey Linsenmeyer had been opened for the purpose of obtaining medical records. Mr. Watson went on to say that Nancy Linsenmeyer Aluise, Administratrix, revealed that no medical records could be found and requested the estate be closed.
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Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the closing of the estate of Annabell Casey Linsenmeyer. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
PLACE ON RECORD:
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the Culloden Public Service District, regular meeting of June 12, and special meeting of June 25, 2002; Salt Rock Water Public Service District, regular meeting of June 11, 2002; Cabell Huntington Health Department monthly reports for April and May, 2002; Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter monthly report for June, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commission, moved to approve placing on record the Bank of New York various bond accounts for June 30, 2002. Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated that the hearing before Judge Cummings regarding the City of Huntington’s user fee was being taken under advisement. Mr. Watson went on to say a decision could be received as early as Friday or possibly Monday, July 29th.
Robert L. Bailey, President Pro-tem, adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m., until the next scheduled meeting of August 8, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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