PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
L. D. EGNOR, COMMISSIONER
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
WILLIAM T. WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY
GLENN WHITE, COUNTY MANAGER
ABSENT: SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
Robert L. Bailey, President, called the regular scheduled meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE:
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as presented. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #3249 X through #3475 X and pay jackets. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2003 meeting, erroneous assessments/land consolidation/split tickets and probate documentation. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Larry Kendall, Traffic Safety Officer, presented the “Saved By The Belt Award” to Deputy Mike McCallister. Mr. Kendall informed the Commission that Deputy McCallister was involved in an automobile accident and due to the use of his seat belt, did not sustain serious injury. Chief Sheriff’s Deputy, Jim Schiedler, accepted the award for Deputy McCallister.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, moved to approve handwritten checks to Mountain State Blue Cross and Blue Shield, not to exceed $100,000.00, from the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund, purchase order #3475 X, pay jacket and handwritten check to U. S. Postal Service in the amount of $500.00. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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PERTAINING TO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE
LOCATION OF AND REGULATING ADULTS ONLY
ESTABLISHMENTS OFFERING EXOTIC
ENTERTAINMENT
Robert L. Bailey, President, asked if anyone present would like speak for the Ordinance on Adult Entertainment.
Larry Greene, Pastor of the River Cities Community Church, stated he was concerned about the video gambling establishments near his church. Mr. Greene further stated he supported the Ordinance on Adult Entertainment and hoped the passing of this ordinance would help with the regulation of the video gambling establishments.
Brett Booth, River Cities Community Church, informed the Commission he was concerned there would be more drug use around the adult entertainment establishments.
Larry Tucker, River Cities Community Church, voiced concern over the ABCC who made the decision on designating which door was the front door of a school or church when permission was given to open an establishment for video gambling and bars.
L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, informed Mr. Greene, Mr. Booth and Mr. Tucker that unfortunately, the ordinance today would not help with the regulation of where video gambling or bar establishments could be placed. Commissioner Egnor further stated this ordinance pertained to adult entertainment establishments only.
Larry Legge, resident of Cabell County, stated he was in support of the Adult Entertainment Ordinance.
Robert L. Bailey, President, asked if anyone present would like to speak against the ordinance and no one appeared to speak. President Bailey said the Commission would vote on the ordinance at the December 18, 2003 meeting.
#299 PETITION AND ORDER TO APPROVE FINAL
ACCOUNTING AND RELEASE ESTATE
RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT H. HUBBARD
Audy M. Perry, Attorney, appeared before the Commission requesting the closing of the estate for Robert H. Hubbard. Mr. Perry reported this estate had more debts than assets. William Watson, County Attorney, stated credit companies would not sign a release if there was money owed. Mr. Watson recommended the Commission sign the release and order.
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Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the petition and order to close the estate of Robert H. Hubbard. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
APPEARING: A. GORDON MERRY, CCEMS DIRECTOR
RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR THE AWARD OF
CONTRACT OF THIRTEEN (13) MONITOR
DEFIBRILLATORS
Gordon Merry, CCEMS Director, stated that after reviewing both bids and talking with his Medical Director, his recommendation would be to accept the low bid from Medtronics Physio-Control.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the low bid from Medtronics Physion-Control for $181,377.75. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#300 LETTER AND RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: LEGISLATIVE DIGEST GRANT APPLICATION
ARTS RESOURCES FOR THE TRI-STATE, INC
$6,000.00/PROJECT #04CPGP0015
Connie Gray, Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits, reported the funds from this grant would be used toward the payment on the lease/purchase of property located at 900 8th Street in Huntington. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve authorizing the filing of an application in the amount of $6,000.00 for acquisition of property. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#301 LETTER AND RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
GRANT APPLICATION ARTS RESOURCES
FOR THE TRI-STATE, INC. $25,000.00
Connie Gray informed the Commission the funds from the Governor’s Community Partnership Grant would be used for lease/purchase of property located at 900 8th Street. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve authorizing the filing of an application for funds in the amount of $25, 000.00 for acquisition of property. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
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#302 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: AUTHORIZE THE CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
TO ENTER INTO BILLING CONTRACTS FOR THE
COLLECTION OF THE ENHANCED EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SYSTEM FEE
William Watson, County Attorney, stated at the last meeting the Commission approved a billing contract with Verizon. Mr. Watson further stated that Mr. White informed him there were other companies that provide phone service that should be charged under the same terms as Verizon. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to authorize the Cabell County Commission to enter into a billing contract with other phone systems for the collection of the E-911 phone system fee. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#303 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: SETTING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR 2004
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution for designating legal holidays for 2004. L. D. Egnor, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
CITIZENS REGISTERED TO SPEAK:
Lieutenant Mike Davis, Huntington Police Department, reported the Huntington Police Department had a concern about JB’S Auto Salvage 24 Hour Towing and Recovery Company being added to the rotation list at E-911. Lieutenant Davis stated that JB’S was located nine miles outside the city limits.
William Watson, County Attorney, stated the Commission had received a letter from the Huntington Chief of Police requesting that JB’S be added to the list, therefore, the Chief must send another letter requesting JB’S be taken out of the rotation.
Robert L. Bailey, President, adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting on December 18, 2003 at 10:00 a.m.
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