COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2005
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER
WILLIAM T. WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY
STEPHEN ZOELLER, COUNTY MANAGER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER
FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
CHRIS TATUM, ASSISTANT COUNTY
MANAGER
FOR PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING
Robert L. Bailey, President, called the regular scheduled meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE:
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as presented. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #3217 A through #3465 A and pay jackets. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve erroneous assessments, land consolidations, split tickets and probate documentation. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve handwritten checks to Mountain State Blue Cross and Blue Shield Company and Fort Dearborn Medical Life, not to exceed $100,000.00, from the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
George LeMaster, Prices Creek resident, appeared before the Commission to thank them for amending the ordinance regarding animals. Mr. LeMaster went on to say there were still problems with the dogs running loose.
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated he would like to set up a meeting with Animal Control to discuss this matter.
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#369 PROCLAMATION, CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: SHIRLEY LAWSON, DIRECTOR
CABELL COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution declaring
December 30, 2005, as “Shirley Lawson Day.”
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous. Exhibit (A)
Robert L. Bailey, President, explained that Ms. Lawson would be retiring after eighteen years as the Director of E-911.
#370 RESOLUTION, CABELL COMMISSION
RE:
PLEDGING OF COLLATERAL BONDS FOR CITY
NATIONAL BANK
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the pledging of collateral
bonds for City National Bank. Nancy
Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(B)
#371 LETTER, OTTIE ADKINS, ASSESSOR
RE: EMPLOYMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Roy Hall, from temporary part-time, to full time employee in the Real Estate Department of the Assessor’s Office, effective January 1, 2006, with a rate of pay of $17,200.00. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#372 LETTER, CHRISTOPHER CHILES,
PROSECUTING
ATTORNEY
RE: EMPLOYMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Jeremy Bailey as the Juvenile Victim’s Advocate, effective January 1, 2006, with a rate of pay of $20,800.00 from the VOCA grant and $1500.00 cash match from the Prosecuting Attorney’s line item. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#373 LETTER, KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE:
GASOLINE FOR SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission that the Sheriff was requesting additional funds, in the amount of $49,000.00, to be placed in his gasoline line item. Mr. Zoeller went on to say that for the past couple of years there had not been sufficient funds placed in this line item and this year would no different.
Mr. Zoeller stated that if the Commission approved this request is would be voted on in item #384, budget revision #6.
#374 RESOLUTIONS, CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: EMPLOYMENT/E-911
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of William Todd Keck, Olen Michael Marcum, Michele Newton and Greta Wheeler as Telecommunicator/Dispatcher for E-911, effective December 30, 2005, with a rate of pay of $9.64. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#375 APPEARING, WILLIAM CRICHTON V,
ESQUIRE
RE:
PETITION TO REMOVE ADMINISTRIX IN THE
ESTATE OF GREGORY D. REYNOLDS, DECEASED
William Watson, County Attorney, stated that Amber Reynolds, Administrix of the Estate of Gregory D. Reynolds, had failed to file the appraisal and inventory for this estate. Mr. Watson further stated that Ms. Reynolds had been notified of this petition to remove her and she was not in attendance today. Mr. Watson recommended the Commission approve this petition and appoint the Sheriff as the Administrator, subject to the determination that assets exist in Cabell County.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the petition to remove Amber Reynolds as Administratrix for the Estate of Gregory D. Reynolds and to appoint the Sheriff as the Administrator, subject to the determination that assets exist in Cabell County. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#376 AMENDED ORDER APPROVING PETITION OF
THE
CULLODEN PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT TO
ENLARGE
THE SERVICE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CULLODEN PUBLIC
SERVICE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO WEST VIRGINIA
COED 16-13A-2
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the amended order approving the Culloden Public Service District to enlarge its service boundaries. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#377 LETTER, CABELL COUNTY’S E-911
ADVISORY BOARD
RE:
CABELL COUNTY’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE
CENTER
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, explained this was a letter from the county’s E-911 Advisory Board stating the Board had chosen the Gallaher School property, owned by the County Commission, for the new E-911 building.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to accept the letter from the E-911 Advisory Board. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#378 DISCUSSION/UPDATE
RE:
ROBERT NEWLON AIRPORT
William Watson, County Manager, stated that at the Commission’s request he had revised the lease agreement with the Robert Newlon Airport. Mr. Watson went into detail on the revisions which outlined the usage of the land and the removal of the thirty day out-clause.
Carl Bailey, Robert Newlon Airport, showed the Commission some of the plans he had for the airport land. Mr. Bailey stated he believed this would be a good thing for the county because it would bring people into the area to use the camping grounds and other facilities that were planned at the airport.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, asked Mr. Bailey if he had a financial plan and Mr. Bailey replied no, that so far he had provided the money for the projects.
Commissioner Cartmill stated she did not believe this was a good business agreement for the County Commission because the twenty year lease that did not have an out-clause.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, asked if the wording in the agreement would be that the airport would be responsible to build and maintain the facility and Mr. Watson replied that it did.
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Robert L. Bailey, President, stated he knew there have been improvements made and that Mr. Bailey had spent his own money making these improvements.
David Clark, Airport Authority, stated that a portion of the property was in the flood plan and could not be used. Mr. Clark further stated he believed if the agreement was approved there would be more people using the airport and the planned facilities.
President Bailey stated this item would be on the next agenda.
#379 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND APPLICATION, CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
FY 2006 LEGISLATIVE DIGEST GRANT
ONA LITTLE LEAGUE - $4,000.00
PROJECT NUMBER: 06CPGP0095
Connie Gray, Administrator for Grants, Planning and Permits, informed the Commission the funds from this grant would be used for construction costs of a handicap accessible bathroom facility for the Ona Little League Fields.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the filing of an
application for grant funds, in the amount of $4,000.00, for the Ona Little
League. Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(C)
#380 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND APPLICATION,
CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COURTHOUSE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY FUNDING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
VINYL TILE FOR 3RD
FLOOR OF CABEL COUNTY
COURTHOUSE - $14,549.00
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the filing of an
application for funds, in the amount $14,549.00, for the replacement of the
vinyl tile flooring located on the 3rd floor of the Courthouse. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#381 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND APPLICATION,
CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
COURTHOUSE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EXTERIOR MASONRY RESTORTION - $80,000.00
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Mrs. Gray stated this funding, in
the amount of $80 000.00, would be to repair the mortar joints and stonework
for the exterior of the Courthouse.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve filing an application for
grant funds, in the amount of $80,000.00, for exterior masonry
restoration. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
#382 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
IN THE MATTER OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
AND REVIEW CABELL COUNTY TAX ASSESSMENTS
FOR TAX YEAR 2006
Sharon Ross, Assistant County Manager for Billables and Payables, stated this item was to set dates for the Commission to set as the Board of Equalization and Review Board for the purpose of reviewing property assessments made by the Assessor for tax year 2006.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the dates for the Board of
Equalization and Review Board for 2006 for tax assessments. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#383 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE:
AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CABELL
COUNTY COMMISSION TO SIGN A POWER OF
ATTORNEY ALLOWING SCOTTSDALE
UNDEMNITY
COMPANY TO DISPOSE OF A DAMAGE 1997 FORD
CVP OWNED BY THE CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
Mrs. Ross stated that a 1997 Ford CVP had been totaled in automobile cash and in order to settle the claim with our insurance carrier, the carrier would need the authority to dispose of the damage vehicle.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve that the President sign a
Power of Attorney in order to dispose of the damaged vehicle. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (G)
#384 RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND STATE
BUDGET
REVISION #7, FY 2005-2006
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund State Budget
Revision #7. W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(H)
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#385 DISCUSSION/ACTION
RE:
CABELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE SNACK BAR
William Watson, County Attorney, stated the Randolph Sheppard Program had not responded to the Commission regarding the snack bar, therefore, he believed the Commission would be in compliance with the law if they wish to advertise for proposals to run the snack bar.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to advertise to accept proposals to operate the Cabell County Courthouse Snack Bar. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
PLACE ON RECORD:
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to place on record the minutes from the Culloden Public Service District, Regular Meeting, October 19, 2005, Culloden Public Service, Special Meeting, October 26, 2005; Greater Kanawha RC&D, Regular Meeting, October 10, 2005; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Meeting, October 10, 2005, Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Meeting, November 14, 2005, Pea Ridge Public Service District, Special Board Meeting, November 18, 2005; Regional Plant Operating Committee, Regular Meeting, October 20, 2005; Salt Rock Water Public Service District, Regular Meeting, October 18, 2005, Salt Rock Water Public Service District, Regular Meeting, November 8, 2005; Tri-State Airport Authority, Regular Meeting, October 20, 2005 OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO BE RECORDED: Letter from Maynard, Kent and Lewis, CPA’s, Regional Audit of Excess Levy Funds from Cabell County Commission to Barboursville Fire Department; Cabell-Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Financial Statement for the Years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004; Huntington-Cabell-Wayne Animal Control Shelter, Monthly Report, November, 2005; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Financial Statements, June 30, 2005 and 2004 and The Bank of New York, Various Trust Account Information, November 30, 2005. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:13 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
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PRESIDENT,
COUNTY COMMISSION
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