COMMISSION MEETING

COMMISSION MEETING

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006

PRESENT: W. SCOTT BIAS, PRESIDENT

ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER

NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER

STEPHEN ZOELLER, COUNTY MANAGER

CHRIS TATUM, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

FOR PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING

CONNIE GRAY, ADMINISTRATOR FOR GRANTS,

PLANNING AND PERMITS

ABSENT: WILLIAM WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY

SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER

FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES

W. Scott Bias, President, called the regular scheduled meeting of the County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.

APPROVE:

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, stated an item of emergency need to be added to the agenda regarding the Hazard Mitigation Project.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to add to the agenda an emergency item regarding the Hazard Mitigation Project. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated another item of emergency was a request from the Ona Volunteer Fire Department.

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to add to the agenda an emergency item regarding the Ona Volunteer Fire Department. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the amended agenda. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #5146 A through #5424 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. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve handwritten checks to Mountain State Blue Cross and Blue Shield Company, not to exceed $100,000.00, from the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

“OPEN Bids” CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6350 SF BUILDING TO HOUSE

AN AMBULANCE GARAGE AND PERSONNEL QUARTERS,

TO BE LOCATED AT NORWAY AVENUE AND GALLAHER

STREET, HUNTINGTON, CABELL COUNTY

W. Scott Bias, President, asked if anyone present had a proposal to submit and no other bids were presented.

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated seven bids were received for the construction of the CCEMS Station to be located on Norway Avenue. The seven bids were as follows:

Oval Construction, Charleston, West Virginia $1,264,000

Agsten Construction, Charleston West Virginia $1,362,000

E P Leach & Sons Inc., Huntington West Virginia $1,338,000

Portco Inc., Portsmonth Ohio $1,278,442

CTB Inc., Catlettsburg Ohio $1,360,000

Neighborgall Construction, Huntington West Virginia $1,333,000

Hager Construction, Huntington West Virginia $1,075,119

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to take the bids under advisement. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#110 LETTER, KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF

RE: EMPLOYMENT

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Morris T. Veasey as a full time deputy, effective April 24, 2006, with a rate of pay of $2,004.82 per month. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#111 LETTER, KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF

RE: CABELL COUNTY’S TOWING POLICY

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated the Commission had received a letter from Sheriff Wolfe and in the letter the Sheriff stated it had come to his attention that Johnny’s Wrecker Service storage lot did not meet the security policy for the impoundment of vehicles and he requested that Johnny’s Wrecker be taken off the rotation.

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Chris Tatum, Assistant County Manager, stated that J&K Towing would be taken off the rotation due to the fact they were no longer in business.

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to remove Johnny’s Wrecker Service from the rotation schedule. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated he would like to work with the Sheriff’s Department and the current carriers for guidelines regarding the county’s policy for towing services.

#112 APPEARING, PAULA L. WILSON, ESQUIRE

RE: ESTATE OF LESLIE (NMN) BROWNING

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated he had discussed this with County Attorney, William Watson, and Mr. Watson recommended this item be referred to a Fiduciary Commissioner.

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to refer this item to a Fiduciary Commissioner. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#113 LETTER, A. GORDON MERRY, III, DIRECTOR, CABELL

COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

RE: OBTAINING A CREDIT CARD WITH A $1,000.00

CREDIT LIMIT FOR CCEMS LONG-DISTANCE

TRANSPORTS

Steve Murray, CCEMS Assistant Director, stated that Gordon Merry, CCEMS Director, sent a letter to the Commission requesting permission to obtain a credit card, with a $1,000.00 limit, to be used only in cases of an emergency during long distance transports.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the request for a credit card, with a $1,000.00 limit, for CCEMS for long-distance transports. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#114 AMBULANCE STORAGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CABELL

HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, INC., THE CABELL COUNTY

COMMISSION AND CABELL COUNTY EMERGENCY

MEDICAL SERVICES

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between Cabell Huntington Hospital, the Cabell County Commission and Cabell County Emergency Medical Services. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

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#115 LETTER, DONALD M. DAVIS, DIRECTOR, CABELL

COUNTY E-911

RE: CHANGE OF STATUS-EMPLOYMENT

Mike Davis, E-911 Director, stated he was requesting that Todd Keck, Mike Marcum and Michelle Newton’s original hire date be changed to reflect their employment as “full time permanent” status instead of “full time temporary.” Mr. Davis further stated this would correct an inconsistency on the seniority list for E-911.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the status of employment for Todd Keck, Mike Marcum and Michelle Newton as full time permanent Telecommunicator’s for E-911. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#116 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: RENEWAL OF THE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

INSURANCE THROUGH ACORDIA OF WEST

VIRGINIA WITH SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated that Sharon Ross, Assistant County Manager, and Debra Johnson, the county’s representative with Acordia, worked on the renewal of the insurance policy. Mr. Zoeller further stated that after speaking with Ms. Johnson he had some recommendations for the Commission to consider. Mr. Zoeller suggested dropping the under-insured and he believed the current umbrella insurance coverage was too low.

After discussion, W. Scott Bias recommended $5,000,000 on the umbrella insurance coverage, $500,000 on employee dishonesty and dropping the under-insured.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the renewal of the property and casualty insurance through Acordia of West Virginia Scottsdale Insurance Company and that the recommended changes be included. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)

#117 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULAR MEETINGS

JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the establishment of regular meetings for the Commission from July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)

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#118 DISCUSSION: NACO PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN

Chris Tatum, Assistant County Manager for Personnel and Purchasing, explained the drug discount program to the Commission. Mr. Tatum went on to say there would be no membership fees and no requirements to qualify.

#119 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SECURITY

EQUIPMENT FOR THE COURTHOUSE

Connie Gray, Administrator for Grants, Planning and Permits, explained this would be to install card readers, audio/color video remote entry system and entry card readers in the courtrooms.

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve advertisement for bids regarding security equipment for the Courthouse. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)

#120 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND GRANT CONTRACT,

CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: FY 2006 GOVERNOR’S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

GRANT PROGRAM – ONA LITTLE LEAGUE - $4,000.00

PROJECT #06CPGP0095

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of the grant contract, in the amount of $4,000.00, for the Ona Little League to provide a handicap accessible bathroom facility. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)

#121 LETTER, RESOLUTION, AND GRANT CONTRACT,

CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: FY 2006 LEGISLATIVE DIGEST GRANT PROGRAM

LEDA CONTRACT CABELL-WAYNE ASSOCIATION

OF THE BLIND - $10,000.00 – Project #06LEDA0044

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of a grant contract, in the amount of $10,000.00, for construction of a multi-purpose training, conference and recreational facility for the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)

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#122 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND GRANT CONTRACT,

CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

RE: FY 2006 LEGISLATIVE DIGEST GRANT PROGRAM

LEDA CONTRACT ARTS RESOURCES FOR THE

TRI-STATE - $15,000.00 - PROJECT #06LEDA0012

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of a grant contract, in the amount of $15,000.00, for the Arts Resources for the Tri-State to assist in the acquisition of their facility. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)

#123 RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND,

COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #8, FY 2005-2006

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund, County Budget Revision #8, for FY 2005-2006. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit G)

#124 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS

RE: PROPERTY ACQUISITION –

BIG TWO MILE CREEK ROAD

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the execution of a check, in the amount of $9,443.77, for acquisition of property. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

#125 LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE ONA VOLUNTEER

FIRE DEPARTMENT

RE: LOW INTEREST LOAN FROM THE USDA

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a letter of support for the Ona Volunteer Fire Department to obtain a low interest loan to provide training and maintenance areas, an additional bay for firefighting apparatus, quarters for firefighters and a community meeting area. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

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PLACE ON RECORD:

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the minutes from the Salt Rock Water PSD, Special Meeting, March 14, 2006; Tri-State Airport Authority, Annual Meting, February 16, 2006 and OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO BE RECODED: Cabell Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Statement of Revenue and Expense, February 28, 2006; Culloden Public Service District’s Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005; Sub-Lease Agreement Between the Cabell County Airport Authority and Robert Newlon Airport, Inc. and The Bank of New York, Various Account, March 31, 2006.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, asked if the Cabell County Airport Authority and Robert Newlon Airport, Inc. sub-lease agreement should be approved by the Commission instead of placing on record. Commissioner Cartmill also asked if Mr. Bailey was able to purchase insurance for the airport.

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated the arrangement the Commission approved with the Airport Authority Board, gave the board authorization to execute the sub-lease. Mr. Zoeller further stated the Commission had not received a notice of insurance from Mr. Bailey and he would check on this issue and several other concerns.

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Karen Cole, County Clerk, informed the Commission early voting had started with the use of paper ballots. Mrs. Cole further stated the employees were testing audio files and soft wear equipment and there were still problems and she did not know when the problems would be corrected. Mrs. Cole went on to say she was concerned that the equipment may not ready for the public test. Mrs. Cole provided the Commission with information should the county should use paper ballots for the Primary Election.

W. Scott Bias, President, adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m., until the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.

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PRESIDENT, COUNTY COMMISSION

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