COMMISSION MEETING

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007

 

PRESENT:                 W. SCOTT BIAS, PRESIDENT

                                    ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER

                                    NANCY CARTMILL, 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 

 

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

 

APPROVE:

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, move 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 #5128 B through #5440 B and pay jackets.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes from the March 6, 13, 15, 20, 2007, Special Commission meetings, March 22, 2007 regular Commission meeting, March 27, 2007 Special Commission meeting, erroneous assessments, land consolidations, split tickets and probate documentation.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

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

 

“OPEN BIDS” CABELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE 4TH

   AVENUE STONEWORK REPAIR  

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission four (4) bids were received for the stonework repair and they were as follows:

 

                                                                        Base Bid                      Alternate Bid

            Keystone Waterproofing                       $265,137                     $22,215 

            Allegheny Restoration               $98,000                       $22,000

            General Restoration                              $162,480                     $26,900

            Olentangy Restoration               $173,000                     $48,000

 

 

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

 

CITIZENS TO SPEAK:

 

Herbert Allen, Huntington resident, informed the Commission he was having problems with the Huntington Police Department.

 

W. Scott Bias, President, informed Mr. Allen the Commission had no control over the Huntington Police Department and he would need to discuss his problems with the Huntington City Council or with Mayor Felinton. 

 

Vickie Shaffer, TTA Director, presented plaques to the Commissioners with a picture of the new trolley named Cabell.  Ms. Shaffer explained that the four new trolleys were named Huntington, Cabell, Barboursville and Milton.

 

#101                            PROCLAMATION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL FLAG DAY - APRIL 27, 2007 

 

 Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to adopt the Proclamation declaring April 27, 2007, as “Children’s Memorial Flag Day.” in Cabell County.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (A) 

 

#102                            APPEARING, ROMIE MUNDY, WEST VIRGINIA

                                    AMERICAN WATER COMPANY

 

                                    RE:  CURRENT AND FUTURE WATER PROJECTS

                                             IN CABELL COUNTY

 

W. Scott Bias, President, stated the presentation by Mr. Mundy would be at the end of the Commission meeting.

 

#103                            APPEARING, KATHY ELLIOTT, REGIONAL II PLANNING                          AND DEVELOPMENT

 

                                    RE:  CABELL COUNTY WATERLINE EXTENSION    

                                             PROJECTION – 2006 

 

Kathy Elliott, Project Administrator for Region II Planning and Development, appeared before the Commission with a list of requirements for documentation, regarding the Small Cities Block Grant Program, for continuation of construction for waterline extensions. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the signing of documentation for the continuation of the Small Cities Block Grant Program, regarding waterline extensions.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

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#104                            LETTER, KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYEE – COURTHOUSE SECURITY

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Robert Price and Matthew Davis as part time Courthouse Security.  Motion died for lack of second. 

 

W. Scott Bias, President, stated he would like to have a meeting with Sheriff Wolfe before hiring any additional security guards.  President Bias further stated this item could be reconsidered at the next meeting. 

 

#105                            DISCUSSION/ACTION REGARDING “HEALTH PLACE ON

                                    THE MOVE”  HEALTH SCREENINGS PERFORMED BY

                                    MOUNTAIN STATE BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD  

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated he would like to offer the employee, who sign up for the health screenings, one month free premium on their health insurance.  Mr. Zoeller went on to say he believed this would help motivate the employees into having health screens.

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, stated she supported the health screenings, however, she did not believe in paying people to come. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the one month free premium for employees who sign up for health screenings.  W. Scott Bias, President, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:

 

                                    W. Scott Bias, President                                aye

                                    Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner                  aye

                                    Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner                     nay 

 

#106                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  RENEWAL OF PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

                                             INSURANCE TO BE EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 2007 

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated the premiums were down this year, however, he believed the Courthouse replacement value for buildings was under insured.  Mr. Zoeller recommended the Commission increase the insurance for the Courthouse and the 8th Avenue building, which would cost $7,703.00 for both buildings. 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve entering into an agreement with Wells Fargo Insurance Service to renew with increases in coverage for the Courthouse and the 8th Avenue Building, with Scottsdale Insurance Company, the property and casualty insurance program.   Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (B) 

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#107                            LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CABELL COUNTY

                                    COMMISSION AND JOSEPH GOODPASTER

 

                                    RE:  FEMA PROPERTY IN MILTON, CABELL COUNTY, WV  

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the lease agreement between the Cabell County Commission and Joseph Goodpaster, for FEMA property in Milton.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#108                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS – GEOTECHNICAL

                                             EXPLORATION SERVICES FOR CABELL COUNTY

                                             E-911 

 

Mike Davis, E-911 Director, stated the advertisement for bids would be for core drilling on the property where the new E-911 Center would be located.

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the advertisement for bids for geotechnical exploration services for the proposed site of the new E-911 Center.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (C)

 

#109                            AGENCY WORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CABELL

                                    COUNTY COMMISSION AND THE WEST VIRGINIA

                                    REGIONAL JAIL AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

                                    AUTHORITY

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission this was an agreement to use inmate work crews on county property and would be supervised by Home Confinement. 

 

William Watson, County Attorney, stated a change had been made in the agreement stating the county would only be responsible for work related injuries. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement with the Regional Jail Authority for inmate work crews.  Nancy Cartmill, Commission, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#110                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT – DAY REPORT CENTER   

 

Chris Tatum, Assistant County Manager, stated the Cabell County Criminal Justice Board recommended Ms. Rocknich for the position of Director.

 

 

 

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Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Shawna Rocknich as Director of the Day Report Center, effective May 1, 2007, with a rate of pay of $40,000.00 per year.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (D) 

 

#111                            RESOLUTIONS, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT – CCEMS 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Kyle Jeffrey Adkins, Trina Christine Bradley, Sean Michael Gue, Scott Michael Preston, Teresa May Reyes and Danny Ray Reynolds as per diem EMTs, effective April 20, 2007, with a rate of pay of $6.82 per hour; Matt Dieter Schors and Christopher Michael Howell as per diem Paramedics, effective April 20, 2007, with a rate of pay of $8.97 per hour.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#112                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT – CCEMS – RECLASSIFICATION 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the reclassification of Seth L. Priode as a full time temporary EMT, effective April 20, 2007, with a rate of pay of $6.82 per hour.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#113                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT – CCEMS  

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Freddie E. Meredith as a full time temporary EMT, effective April 20, 2007, with a rate of pay of $9.57.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#114                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT – MAINTENANCE    

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated the job for maintenance was advertised in the newspaper and he, Chris Tatum and Pete Meadows had interviewed four individuals and they were recommending Randy William Wintz for the position.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Randy William Wintz for the building maintenance position, effective April 23, 2007, with a rate of pay of $18,500.00 per year.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  

 

 

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#115                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

                                             REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE CABELL COUNTY

                                             COMMISSION FROM JULY 1, 2007 TO

                                             DECEMBER 31, 2007  

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the advertisement of regular meetings for the Cabell County Commission from July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

Exhibit (E) 

 

#116                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  APPOINTMENT 

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the appointment of Chad Barry to the Cabell County Building Commission, for a term beginning immediately and ending November 30, 2009.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (F)

 

#117                            RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, COUNTY BUDGET

                                    REVISION #8, FY 2006-2007

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund Budget Revision #8.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

Exhibit (G) 

 

#118                            RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, STATE BUDGET

                                    REVISION #11, FY 2006-2007

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund State Budget Revision #11.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Exhibit (H)

 

Mr. Romie Mundy, West Virginia American Water Company, gave a presentation regarding the current and future projects of the West Virginia American Water Company to the Commission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007

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PLACE ON RECORD 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to place on record the minutes from the Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Board Meeting, February 12, 2007; Greater Kanawha RC&D Council Meeting, March 21, 2007; Tri-State Airport Authority, Annual Meeting, February 15, 2007 and OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO BE RECORDED Cabell Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Statement of Revenue & Expense, February 28, 2007; Culloden Public Service District, Annual Audit for Year Ending June 30, 2006; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Manager’s Report, February, 2007, Pea Ridge Public Service District, Field Report, January, 2007 and The Bank of New York, Various Trust Accounts, March 312, 2007.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

Debra Johnson, County’s Insurance Representative, stated she did not believe the county would be covered by insurance regarding the inmate work force. 

 

William Watson, County Attorney, recommended the correctional facility be responsible for any medical problems.   

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to amend the contract with the Regional Jail Authority, item #109 on the agenda, eliminating any reference to medical responsibility by the Commission.  Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

W. Scott Bias, President, adjourned the Commission meeting at 11:23 a.m., until the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                           PRESIDENT, COUNTY COMMISSION

 

 

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