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. L. D. Egnor, President, suggested that the issue dealing with casino gaming be moved to the end of the agenda to allow time for discussion. President Egnor stated that without objection the item would be moved to the end of the agenda.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, amended his motion to approve the agenda with the exception of moving item #211 to the end of the agenda and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #631-W through #948W-U and pay jackets, as well as #949-W. 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 July 25, 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 and Medical Life for the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund, and M & M Mailing. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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L. D. Egnor, President, stated the courthouse security was on track and several pieces of equipment were expected for delivery.
RE:
GENERAL FUND CARRYOVER
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, presented the statement of the General Fund carryover for fiscal year 2001-2002.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the information would be received and they would work with their staff to be considered at the next meeting. President Egnor further stated a meeting would be scheduled with the elected officials in September to discuss the carryover.
SIMPSON, COURTHOUSE
SECURITY DIRECTOR
RE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFTER HOURS USE OF
THE RECORD ROOM
Karen S. Cole, County Clerk, stated the record room had been closed down during the month of July to review the policies and procedures relative to security during after hours use. Mrs. Cole went on to say that she and Mr. Simpson had been working together on a security proposal for the record room.
Frank Simpson, Courthouse Security Director, recommended installation of a programmable card reader at the back door of the record room and those interested could make application to receive a card. Mr. Simpson explained the cards would be programmed only for admittance during certain days of the week and between certain hours.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the protocol at the Kanawha County Courthouse provides for an annual fee for such use. President Egnor urged this be included as part of the policy and procedure being developed.
Mrs. Cole state she would still request a staff person be present to monitor the use of the record room and a fee would help offset the salary of a part-time person.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002
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#207 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
PLEDGING OF COLLATERAL BONDS BY
FIRST SENTRY BANK
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution for pledging of collateral bonds by First Sentry Bank. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
APPEARING: OTTIE
ADKINS, CABELL COUNTY ASSESSOR
RE:
CARRYOVER OF SALARY LINE ITEM-FY 2001/2002
TO THE 2002/2003
BUDGET
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the request by Mr. Adkins would be considered after the review of the carryover.
#208 LETTER-OTTIE ADKINS, ASSESSOR
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
GABRIELE K. MOORE, CLERK
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Gabriele K. Moore as a Deputy Clerk in the Assessor’s office, effective August 15, 2002, with an annual salary of $17,000.00. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#209 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
SHERIFF’S SETTLEMENT FOR FY 2001/2002
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve accepting the Sheriff’s Settlement letter for fiscal year 2001/2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#210 LETTER-KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
CHARLES SKIDMORE,
TEMPORARY FULL-TIME
RONNIE CHAPMAN, COMMUNITY SERVICE
COURT OFFICER
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
employment of Charles Skidmore as a temporary full-time Home Confinement
officer, with an annual salary of $22,063.20 and Ronnie Chapman as a Community
Service Court officer. Robert L.
Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#211 LETTER-DAVID FELINTON, MAYOR
CITY OF HUNTINGTON
RE:
CASINO GAMBLING
Moved to end of agenda.
#212 PETITION AND ORDER
RE:
TEMPORARY LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF
ELIZABETH JEAN TWOHIG
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated the parents requested their daughter, Margaret Veronica Twohig, who resides in Wadsworth, Ohio, be granted temporary guardianship and custody of Elizabeth Jean Twohig. Mr. Watson went on to say the order would allow Elizabeth Jean Twohig to attend school in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the order giving temporary guardianship of Elizabeth Jean Twohig to her sister, Margaret Veronica Twohig. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#213 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AMENDMENT 1, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution supporting “Amendment 1”, for local option economic development amendment. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
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#214 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AMENDMENT 2, EXCESS LEVY TIME EXTENSION
Vickie Shaffer, Director of Tri-State Transit Authority, spoke in favor of the supporting amendment 2 to extend the Excess Levy from three years to five years.
Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, moved to approve supporting the resolution amendment 2 to
extending the Excess Levy from three years to five years. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#215 LETTER-TIM PATTON, CHAIRPERSON
RE:
DONATION FOR BARBOURSVILLE
OKTOBERFEST, INC.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $5,000.00 to the Barboursville Oktoberfest to be taken from Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#216 LETTER-TRACI FRICKE, PRESIDENT
ARTS RESOURCES FOR THE TRI-STATE
RE:
DONATION REQUEST OF $5,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the donation of $5,000.00 for ARTS Resources for the Tri-State area to be taken from Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#217 LETTER-WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
REALLOCATION OF HOME PROGRAM FUNDS
Bill Toney, City of Huntington‘s Program Director, appeared before the Commission to request reallocation of HOME funds to Wayne County to help, establish a domestic violence shelter. Mr. Toney stated the repayment of the reallocated funds would be accomplished by reducing Wayne County’s annual allocation by $116,666.67 per year, for the next three years.
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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the reallocation of funds to Wayne County to help develop a domestic violence shelter, with repayment to be $116,666.67 per year, for the next three years. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
DISCUSSION: KIWANIVISTA
PARK
William T. Watson, County Attorney, explained he had requested an assessment of the property referred to as Kiwanivista Park to locate the boundaries. Mr. Watson went on to say he had contacted Jeffrey L. Stephens, a Surveyor, to examine the boundaries of the park. Mr. Watson stated that Stephens had submitted a proposal in two sections, the first being a certified boundary survey of the property at a cost between $3,600.00 and $5,400.00, to be completed within 30 days. Mr. Watson further stated the second would be flagging and rough measurements at a cost of $1,200.00, to be completed within 14 days.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the Commission needed an accurate survey of the Kiwanivista Park.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve Jeffrey L. Stephens, PS, proposal to do a complete survey of the property known as Kiwanivista Park, at a cost of between $3,600.00 and $5,400.00, to be completed within 30 days. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, asked if a response had been received on cutting the timber on the property from the forestry division. Mr. Watson stated the report from Mr. Stephens would allow the forestry division to mark the trees that would be appropriate for cutting.
#218 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
PARTICIPATION WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT
PROGRAM
Glenn White, County Manager, stated that participation with the West Virginia Local Economic Development Grant program was an annual resolution for the continued economic development of Cabell County.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002
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Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution for participation and cooperation with the West Virginia Local
Economic Development Grant program. Robert
L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#219 RESOLUTION AND GRANT CONTRACT
BETWEEN
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION AND WEST
VIRGINIA
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
RE:
SCOTT COMMUNITY CENTER - $11,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
resolution and contract between Cabell County Commission and the West Virginia
Development Office for the administration of a grant in the amount of
$11,000.00, to be used for repairs at the Scott Community Center. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
#220 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
BUREAU OF JUSTICE GRANT-$13,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a grant
from the Bureau of Justice Grant for $13,000.00, to be used for the purchase of
equipment for the Sheriff’s department.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#221 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
APPOINTMENT
SHARON ANN HOCKENBERRY AS A MEMBER OF
E-911 ENHANCED EMERGENCY SYSTEM BOARD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
appointment of Sharon Ann Hockenberry as a member of Enhanced Emergency System
Advisory Board, with a term beginning August 9, 2002 and ending June 30,
2005. Earl “JR” Blankenship,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (G)
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#222 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
USE OF COURTHOUSE LAWN
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the use of courthouse lawn for a September 11th Remembrance service, to be held on Wednesday September 11, 2002, from 7:30 p. m. to 9:00 p.m. presented by the Huntington Downtown Ministerial Association from 7: Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#223 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CENTER
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the
acquisition and financing of dictaphone recording equipment for the Cabell
County Emergency Response Center with a five year maintenance, for a total of
$63,867.05. Robert L. Bailey,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (H)
#224 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a lease agreement with Xerox Company to provide a 460ST 460 Digital System Copier. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#225 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
MOUNTAIN STATE BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between Cabell County Commission and Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield for administrative services effective, February 1, 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#211 LETTER-DAVID FELINTON, MAYOR-CITY OF
HUNTINGTON
RE:
PLACING CASINO GAMBLING ON NOVEMBER 2,
2002 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
David Felinton, Mayor, City of Huntington, appeared before the Commission to request the support of a referendum on casino gambling to be placed on the ballot for the November 2, 2002 General election. Mayor Felinton stated a casino hotel would benefit Huntington as well as Cabell County and the entire region.
Robert L. Bailey, Commission, moved to approve placing the issue of casino gambling on the General Election ballot in November, for purposes of discussion. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion.
L. D. Egnor, President, read West Virginia State Code 29-25-1, which provides for the establishment of a single gaming facility in the state that must meet certain criteria to qualify. President Egnor stated the facility must be a historic landmark hotel with no less than 500 guest room and amenities. President Egnor went on to say that before a gaming facility could be established, the citizens of the county in which the gaming facility would be located must vote for approval in a general election.
After a lengthy discussion, between the Commission and those present, President Egnor called for a vote on the motion and the vote was unanimous.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting of August 22, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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