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 #2545-W through #2860-W 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 October 17, 2002, 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 hand written checks not to exceed $100,000.00 for Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield from the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund and reaffirmation of approval to issue a handwritten check for $1,000.00, as earnest money for the purchase of a building at 631 Fourth Avenue, as discussed at the October 17, 2002, meeting. 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
Frank Simpson, Security Director, stated that at the present they were waiting on equipment to come in and that the electronic locks for the doors on the first floor, at the Eighth Street and Fifth Avenue entrances, were now being installed and the security system at the Fourth Avenue entrance would be operational by the third week of November 2002.
RE:
ANNEXATION
Scott McClure, Assistant City Attorney for Huntington, appeared before the Commission requesting approval of an annexation of property owned by Daniel T. Wells, which connects with the City of Huntington. Mr. McClure stated all posting and public notification had been documented.
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated he had reviewed the documents and all were in order according to the requirements. Mr. Watson recommended approval of the annexation.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the annexation of property owned by Daniel T. Wells as presented. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#284 WEST VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
FUND
RE:
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the Letter of Understanding with the West Virginia Housing Authority Fund would allow employees of the county more affordable housing. Mr. White went on to say the Letter of Understanding did not commit any funds or resources from the county but by signing would enable the county to offer its employees the chance to apply for home loans through this program. Mr. White further stated that he understood there were no income restrictions, employees do not have to be first time home buyers and the program would loan up to 97% of the appraised value of the property.
William T. Watson, County Attorney, stated the program would be a good employee program, which would allow the county employees to apply for home loans.
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Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve the President signing the Letter of Understanding with the West Virginia Housing Development Fund. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
RE:
DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION PERSON
Kim Wolfe, Sheriff, appeared before the Commission to request the employment of a delinquent business tax collection person. Sheriff Wolfe stated with two attorneys actively seeking the delinquent taxes the workload justified another employee to handle the delinquent taxes.
After a brief discussion, L. D. Egnor, President, requested a meeting be set between Attorneys Paul Ryker and David Tyson, Sheriff Wolfe and William T. Watson, County Attorney, to review all information concerning the options for delinquent tax collection.
L. D. Egnor, President, stated the issue would be revisited when appropriate.
#285 ROBERT D. CARPENTER, TRI-STATE FIRE
ACADEMY
RE:
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Robert D. Carpenter, President of the Tri-State Fire Academy, appeared before the Commission to request assistance with operational funds to cover utilities at the fire school. Mr. Carpenter stated the funding assistance would keep the fire school operational.
Glenn White, County Manager, stated the immediate need to enhance their conferencing ability and the training they are providing to our volunteer fire fighters and others from outside the area was an invaluable service. Mr. White went on to say alternative sources of funding, other than Hotel/Motel Tax fund were being explored. Mr. White explained that out of the Franchise Fees collected, a certain amount was designated for volunteer fire departments and for economic development and that out of these, funds not earmarked to other entities, could be used as a donation to assist them with their operation.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a donation of $20,000.00 for the Tri-State Fire School, from the Franchise Fee tax fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#286 EBENEZER MEDICAL OUTREACH, INC.
RE:
REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Susan L. Nine, RN, MSN, CDE with Ebenezer Medical Outreach, Inc., appeared before the Commission to request funding in the amount of $3,000.00, to be used for assistance of the Chronic Disease Management program. Ms. Nine stated the funds would be used to fund the weekly support group and to purchase strips for the clients to check their blood sugar before and after exercise. Ms. Nine further stated that 67% of the clients served are 55 years of age or older.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a request for funding of $3,000.00 for program support to Ebenezer Medical Outreach, Inc., from the Senior Citizens Levy fund. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#287 LETTER AND RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: LEGISLATIVE DIGEST GRANT-$25,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application and letter for a Local Economic Development Assistance Grant, in the amount of $25,000.00, for the Business and Education Succeeding Together (BEST) grant. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (A)
#288 LETTER AND RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT FOR TRI-STATE AMATEUR HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION-$7,500.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
application for a Legislative Digest grant for the Tri-State Amateur Hockey
Association in the amount of $7,500.00.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
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#289 LETTER AND RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT FOR GREENBOTTOM COMMUNITY AND
SENIOR CENTER, INC.-$25,000.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the
application of a Legislative Digest grant for repairs to the Greenbottom
Community and Senior Center, Inc., in the amount of $25,000.00. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#290 LETTER AND RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE:
GRANT FOR GREENBOTTOM COMMUNITY AND
SENIOR CENTER, INC.-$5,500.00
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the application of a Legislative Digest grant for the purchase of needed tools at the Greenbottom Community and Senior Center, Inc., in the amount of $5,500.00. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (D)
#291 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AGREEMENT WITH TODD MITCHELL, AIA TO
PROVIDE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CABELL-
WAYNE ASSOCIATION OF THE BLIND MULTI-
PURPOSE FACILITY
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the Commission President signing an agreement with Todd Mitchell, AIA, for the provision of schematic designs for the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind’s multipurpose facility. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (E)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2002
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#292 RESOLUTION-CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
EMPLOYMENT
VIRGIL MCCOY
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Virgil McCoy to the maintenance department, effective November 1, 2002, with an annual salary of $18,500.00. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#293 RESOLUTION-CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
ESTABLISH REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR
THE CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve
establishing the following as regular meeting dates for the Cabell County
Commission: January 2nd and 16th; February 13th
and 27th; March 13th and 27th; April 10th
and 24th; May 8th and 22nd; June 5th
and 19th, 2003. Earl
“JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#294 RESOLUTION- CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
STATE BUDGET REVISION #4-GENERAL FUND
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve State
budget revision #4, for the General Fund.
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous. Exhibit (G)
PLACE ON RECORD:
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the following: Culloden Public Service District, regular meeting of September 11, 2002; Salt Rock Water Public Service District, regular meeting of September 9, 2002; Tri-State Airport Authority, regular meeting of August 15, 2002; Cabell Huntington Health Department monthly clinic report of June, July and August, 2002; and Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter monthly report of September 2002. Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, moved to approve
placing on record documents from The Bank of New York, various bond trust
account statements of September 30,2002.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous.
DISCUSSION:
Earl “JR” Blankenship, Commissioner, stated his concern of Amendment One. Commissioner Blankenship went on to say the County Commission had supported a regional airport and he requested continued encouragement for the establishment of a regional airport, which would bring business and jobs into the area.
L. D. Egnor, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting of November 14, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
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