COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER
WILLIAM WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY
STEPHEN ZOELLER, COUNTY MANAGER
SHARON ROSS, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER
FOR BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
CHRIS TATUM, ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER
FOR PURCHASING AND PERSONNEL
Robert L. Bailey, President, called the regular meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE:
W. Scott Bias, 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 #09-10904 through #09-11192 and pay jackets. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes from the regular Commission meetings on October 2, 2008, October 16, 2008 and October 30, 2008, minutes from the Special Commission meetings on October 8, 2008 and October 23, 2008, 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 and Fort Dearborn Medical Life, not to exceed $100,000.00, from the Cabell County Medical Insurance Fund. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#401 LETTER, KIM WOLFE, SHERIFF
RE: PROMOTION – RON MILLER
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated that at a previous meeting Sheriff Wolfe had requested the Commission make a decision regarding the promotion of Deputy Ron Miller. President Bailey went on to say that county policy stated seven years of service and no where did the policy say continuous service.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the promotion of Deputy Ron Miller to Deputy 1st Class. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#402 APPEARING, DAVID LUNSFORD, ESQUIRE
RE: INFORMATION REPORT REGARDING THE
PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF BANK QUALIFIED
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
David Lunsford, Attorney, appeared before the Commission to inform them of the proposed issuance of bonds in the next couple of months for Cabell Huntington Hospital. Mr. Lunsford also informed the Commission the county would not be liable for re-paying the bonds.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, stated before the Commission approved any bonds for other entities, he would like to see what projects the Commission may have in mind and also to look at perhaps re-financing the new E-911 Center.
#403 APPEARING, EMMA SUE SMITH, DIRECTOR, GREEN
ACRES REGIONAL CENTER, INC., AND CHARLES AMOS,
GREEN ACRES REPRESENTIVE
RE: DISCUSS RECENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES AT
GREEN ACRES CENTER RESULTING IN MORE
EFFICIENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS
Emma Sue Smith, Green Acres Director, presented the Commission with a signed painting by Chuck Ripper of a black bear to hang in the Commission Chambers.
Ms. Smith gave the Commission a brief history of Green Acres and stated that in January, 2008, they realized changes must be made in order to continue to serve their clients, as the center was unable to provide all the needs.
Charles Amos, Green Acres Representative, stated that ResCare was now involved in the every day running of Green Acres and gave the Commission an update on new plans. Mr. Amos also told the Commission that the tax funds Green Acres received from the county would go to clients who were unfunded.
#404 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: NAMING OF THE NEW WEST END AMBULANCE
STATION
Robert L. Bailey, President, stated that because of his years of service and as the founder of the Cabell County Medical Services, the new ambulance station would be named for Ted T. Barr.
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W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to name the West End Ambulance Station as “The Ted T. Barr West End Ambulance Station.” Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#405 APPEARING, KATHY ELLIOTT, REGION II PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT
RE: 2006 CABELL COUNTY WATERLINE EXTENSION
DRAWDOWN REQUEST #4 AND BUDGET
AMENDMENT
Chris Tatum, Assistant County Manager, explained this request would be for administrative and accounting services.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve drawdown request #4 and budget amendment. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#406 DISCUSSION/ACTION:
RE: FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT,
CABELL COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY,
SUB-LESSOR AND ROBERT NEWLON AIRPORT,
INC., SUB-LESSEE
William Watson, County Attorney, informed the Commission the lease and the sub-lease had been amended and now both leases reflect the same language.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the amendment to the lease agreement for the Cabell County Airport Authority, sub-lessor and the Robert Newlon Airport, sub-lessee. Robert L. Bailey, President, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
Exhibit (B)
Robert L. Bailey, President aye
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner nay
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner aye
#407 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: APPOINTMENT – HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to delete the resolution from the agenda. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#408 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: REAPPOINTMENT – CCERC BOARD
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the reappointment of Sharon Hockenberry to the Enhanced Emergency System Advisory Board (E-911), for a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2011. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#409 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: REAPPOINTMENT – HISTORIC LANDMARKS
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the reappointment of John H. Hankins as a member of the Cabell County Historic Landmarks Commission, for a term beginning immediately and ending August 15, 2011. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#410 AWARD BIDS FOR SECURITY SYSTEM AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR CABELL COUNTY
E-911 CENTER
Mike Davis, E-911 Director, stated he had reviewed the bids and after speaking with the architects, he would recommend Miller Communications. Mr. Davis further stated Miller Communications had met the specifications.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve awarding the bid to Miller Communications for a security system and associated equipment for the new E-911 Center. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#411 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: ALLOCATE SENIOR CITIZEN PROJECTS AND
PROGRAMS EXCESS LEVY TAX FUNDS TO
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S.
$5,000.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the allocation of funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, for the Veterans of Foreign Wars from the Senior Citizen Projects and Programs Excess Levy Tax Funds. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
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#412 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: EMPLOYMENT – COMMISSION
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Marie Holmes for the custodian position, effective January 5, 2009, with a rate of pay of $21,739.90 yearly. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#413 LETTER, OSCAR T. ADKINS, DIRECTOR CABELL COUNTY
ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAM
RE: EMPLOYMENT – ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Jennifer Lynn Turner as full time office staff, effective December 1, 2008, with a rate of pay of $18,000.00 per year. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#414 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: EMPLOYMENT – CCEMS
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Thomas King as a full time EMT, effective December 12, 2008, with a rate of pay of $11.98 per hour. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#415 RESOLUTIONS, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: RECLASSIFICATIONS – CCEMS
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the reclassification of Seth L. Priode, Danny R. Reynolds and Jeffrey D. Vallance, Chere E. Sevy as Paramedics, effective December 11, 2008, with a rate of pay of $10.20 per hour; reclassification of Lorri D. Ransbottom as full time temporary Paramedic, effective December 11, 2008, with a rate of pay of $10.70 per hour; reclassification of Jonathan L. Calhoun as a full time temporary Paramedic, effective December 11, 2008, with a rate of pay of $10.20 per hour; reclassification of Jennifer L. Workman as a full time EMT, effective December 14, 2008, with a rate of pay of $7.59 per hour; reclassification of Tracy D. Holmes, Jerry Lee Adkins, Brett Spitler as full time EMTs, effective December 11, 2008, with a rate of pay of $7.59 and reclassification of Nicole Suzane Rowe as per diem EMT, retroactive to November 30, 2008, with a rate of pay of $7.59 per hour. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#416 EXECUTE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT AND
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, WEST
VIRGINIA HOMELAND SECURITY REGION 6
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding, regarding the West Virginia Homeland Security Region 6. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#417 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: AMENDING THE LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR 2008
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated that Governor Manchin had declared ½ day off Christmas Eve and a ½ day off New Year’s Eve for state employees and there was a good chance he would declare the entire day off for both holidays. Mr. Zoeller further stated that the resolution, if approved by the Commission, called for the ½ days off for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and if the Governor did declare the entire day off or any other days off before January 1, 2009, the county would honor those days with pay.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to amend the legal holidays by giving ½ day December 24, 2008 and ½ day December 31, 2008, and in the event the Governor designated any additional time off prior to January 1, 2009, the County Commission designated that as time off for the county. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#418 DISCUSSION/ACTION:
RE: PURCHASE OF HOLIDAY TURKEYS FOR EMPLOYEES
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to give all employees turkeys for the holidays. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#419 RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, COUNTY BUDGET
REVISION #6, FY 2008-2009
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund County Budget Revision #6. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (G)
Robert L. Bailey, President, asked if the Sheriff’s Deputies, located in Ona, would be moving to 8th Avenue after E-911 moves out.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, stated that it needed to be discussed at some point.
President Bailey requested Stephen Zoeller and Gordon Merry pick up the horse trailer and take it to the parking lot at CCEMS so it could be sold.
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W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, stated since there would be a surplus of money, he would like to take another look at the old jail building to see if the county had more options.
Connie Gray, Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits, announced that funds have been received for the refurbishing of the 8th Street side of the Courthouse.
Robert L. Bailey, President, adjourned the Commission meeting at 11:30 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
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