COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 26,
2008
PRESENT: ROBERT L. BAILEY, PRESIDENT
NANCY
CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER
W. SCOTT
BIAS, COMMISSIONER
WILLIAM T.
WATSON,
STEPHEN
ZOELLER,
SHARON ROSS,
ASSISTANT
FOR
BILLABLES AND PAYABLES
CHRIS TATUM,
ASSISTANT
FOR
PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING
Robert L. Bailey, President, called the regular meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE:
Stephen Zoeller,
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to remove item #206, regarding the agreement with AT&T and to add the matter of a grant for the Prosecuting Attorney, giving the grant the agenda item number of #206. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as amended. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the purchase orders #08-6984 through #08-7428 and pay jackets. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2008, Regular Commission Meeting, May 14, Regular Commission Meeting, May 29, 2008, Regular Commission M eeting, 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
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#175 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE DESIGNATION OF
DEPOSITORIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2008-2009
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the resolution designating
the depositories
for fiscal year 2008-2009. Nancy
Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(A)
#176 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE RELEASE AND
SUBSTITUTION OF COLLATERAL BONDS
BY FIRST SENTRY BANK
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the release and
substitution of Collateral Bonds by First Sentry Bank. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
#177 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE RELEASE AND
SUBSTITUTION OF COLLATERAL BONDS
BY FIFTH THIRD BANK
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the release and
substitution of Collateral Bonds by Fifth Third Bank. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#178 LETTER,
KIM WOLFE
RE: EMPLOYMENT – LAW ENFORCEMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Matthew Siebel as a Deputy Sheriff, effective June 30, 2008, with a rate of pay of $2,355.06 per month. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#179 APPEARING,
ANDREW MILLER, ESQUIRE
RE: PETITION TO PROBATE COPY OF LAST WILL
AND TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM E. JACKSON
Andrew Miller, Attorney representing William E. Jackson, appeared before the Commission to request that a copy of the will of William Jackson be admitted for probate.
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Mr. Miller stated that the original, which had been lost or accidentally destroyed, had never been revoked or modified. Mr. Miller further stated that all interested parties had been notified on this matter.
William Watson,
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the petition to admit a copy of the will of William Jackson for probate. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#180 APPEARING,
AUDY PERRY, ESQUIRE
RE: PETITION TO APPROVE FINAL ACCOUNTING
AND RELEASE ESTATE OF DONALD W. GIBSON
Audy Perry, Attorney representing Kathy T. Gibson the Administratrix for the Estate of Donald W. Gibson, appeared before the Commission to request the release and final accounting of said estate, as the estate had more debts then assets. Mr. Perry stated that all parties had been notified of the hearing.
William Watson,
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the final accounting and to release the Estate of Donald E. Gibson. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#181 APPEARING,
MARSHA DALTON, ESQUIRE
RE: PETITION FOR RESIGNATION OF ADMINISTRATRIX
AND APPOINTMENT IN THE ESTATE OF
RACHAEL
D. BENSON
Marsha Dalton, Attorney representing Tawana Denson Administratrix for the Estate of Rachael D. Benson, appeared before the Commission to request they approve the resignation of Ms. Denson and to appoint Loretta M. Martin as the Administratrix of said estate. Ms. Dalton stated all parties had been notified and they had agreed to the appointment.
William Watson,
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Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the resignation of Tawana Denson as the Administratrix for the Estate of Rachael D. Benson and to appoint Loretta M. Martin as the Administratrix for said estate. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mr. Watson requested the record reflect that since no assets had been disbursed, the current Administratrix would not need to submit a final accounting.
#182 APPEARING,
JOHN WARREN STAPLETON, ESQUIRE
RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM MALLORY
William Watson,
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to give this matter to a Fiduciary Commissioner for review. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#183 EXECUTE
AGREED ORDER IN THE ESTATE OF
WILLIAM
NELSON WORSHAM
William Watson,
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to sign the agreed order regarding the Estate of William Nelson Worsham. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#184 EXECUTE
ORDER RELEASING CLAIM AGAINST THE
ESTATE
OF JOHN GADBUT, DECEASED
William Watson,
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to deny the claim against the Estate of John Gadbut. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#185 RESOLUTIONS,
CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: RECLASSIFICATIONS – CCEMS
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the reclassifications of
Kimberly Pinson as a full time Paramedic, effective June 27, 2008, with a rate
of pay of $9.60 per hour; Jeffrey D. Vallance as a temporary full time EMT,
effective June 27, 2008, with a rate of pay of $7.29 per hour; and Trenten
Damron as Per Diem EMT, effective June 27, 2008, with a rate of pay of $7.29
per hour. Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#186 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: EMPLOYMENT – E-911
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Paula R. Adams as a full time temporary Telecommunicator/Dispatcher effective July 16, 2008, with a rate of pay of $10.87 per hour. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#187 MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
UNIVERSITY
RESEARCH CORPORATION AND THE
CABELL
RE: TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN
MAY WISH TO USE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Chris Tatum, Assistant County
Manager, stated this agreement would be for a survey of private and public
organizations within
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement between Marshall
University Research Corporation and the
#188 AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE
COMMISSION
TO SIGN DOCUMENTS REGARDING
PURCHASE
OF PHONE SYSTEM
Stephen Zoeller,
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W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the agreement for the purchase of a phone system. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#189 AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE
COMMISSION
TO SIGN DOCUMENTS REGARDING COPS
2008
TECHNOLOGY GRANT APPLICATION
J.R. VanOoteghem, E-911 Systems Administrator, informed the Commission this grant would be shared with the Huntington Police Department, Cabell County Sheriff’s Department, Barboursville Police Department and the Milton Police Department for the purchase of laptop computers and digital and portable radios for each cruiser.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application for funds regarding the COPS 2008 Technology Grant. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#190 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: IN THE MATTER OF ESTABLISHING COBRA RATES
AND PERCENTAGES TO BE CONTRIBUTED BY
INDIVIDUALS
ELECTING MEDICAL AND
PRESCRIPTION
COVERAGE
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Cobra rates and
percentages to be contributed by individuals electing medical and prescription
coverage. Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(D)
#191 LETTER,
RESOLUTION, AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - TRI-STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
PROJECT # 08-LEDA0059 - $2,000.00
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $2,000.00, for the Tri-State
Youth Orchestra. Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(E)
#192 LETTER,
RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - CABELL-HUNTINGTON COALITION
FOR THE HOMELESS
PROJECT #08LEDA0054 - $8,500.00
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Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $8,500.00, for the
Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#193 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM -
PROJECT # 08LEDA0040 - $20,000.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $20,000.00, for the
#194 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - ARTS RESOURCES
PROJECT #08LEDA0048 - $10,000.00
Connie Gray, Administrator of
Grants, Planning and Permits, stated the funds from this grant and item #195
would be used to make repairs and upgrades to the facility located at
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $10,000.00, for Arts Resources. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (H)
#195 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - ARTS RESOURCES
PROJECT #08LEDA0049 - $17,500.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $17,500.00, for Arts
Resources. W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(I)
#196 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - LEAGUE #6 BASEBALL FIELD
EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT #07LEDA0498 - $1,000.00
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Mrs. Gray stated the funds from this grant would be used for field improvements and infrastructure for League #6.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $1,000.00, for League #6. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (J)
#197 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2007 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - OPERATION
B.E.S.T.
PROJECT #07LEDA0040 - $5,000.00
Mrs. Gray stated the funds from this grant and item #198 would be used for the purchase of computers, equipment and supplies for Operation B.E.S.T.
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $5,000.00, for Operation
B.E.S.T. Nancy Cartmill,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(K)
#198 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - OPERATION
B.E.S.T.
PROJECT #08LEDA0041 - $5,000.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $5,000.00, for Operation
B.E.S.T. W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(L)
#199 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2007 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF
KYOWVA
PROJECT #07-LEDA0037 - $4,000.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $4,000.00, for Goodwill
Industries of KYOWVA. W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(M)
#200 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2007 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM -
PROJECT #07LEDA0044-81 - $2,000.00
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Mrs. Gray stated the funds for this grant and the next two items would be used by the Vietnam Veterans of American to assist in the construction and mounting of a veterans uniform and artifacts at the Veterans Memorial Field House.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $2,000.00, for
#201 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2007 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM - VETERANS FOR CIVIC
IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE - PROJECT #07LEDA0043 -
$1,000.00
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant, in the amount of $1,000.00, for the Veterans for Civic
Improvement Committee. Nancy
Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(O)
#202 LETTER,
RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION
RE: FY 2008 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT
PROGRAM VETERANS FOR CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
COMMITTEE - PROJECT #08LEDA0062 -
$2,000.00
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Community
Participation Grant Application, in the amount of $2,000.00, for the Veterans
for Civic Improvement Committee. W.
Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(P)
#203 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: ALLOCATE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS
TO KINDRED COMMUNICATIONS, INC., FOR
ON JULY 4TH, 2008 AT
W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, moved to approve the
allocation of funds, in the amount of $5,000.00, for Kindred Communications for
July 4th fireworks at
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#204 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: ALLOCATE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS
TO CABELL
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve funds, in the amount of
$2,500.00, for the Cabell Wayne Beekeepers Association from the Hotel Occupancy
Tax Funds. W. Scott Bias,
Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit
(R)
#205 RESOLUTION,
CABELL
RE: ALLOCATE SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECTS AND
PROGRAMS EXCESS LEVY TAX FUNDS TO CITY
OF
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, stated he had a problem with this request as the property, which floods, was purchased by FEMA. Commissioner Bias further stated he was concerned that the wiring would be underground on property that floods. Commissioner Bias went on to say he did not believe the seniors would use the park after dark.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner,
stated the Commission had given
Barboursville funds for lighting of their senior park and she believed the
Connie Gray, Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits, stated that FEMA property could be used for parks as long as there were no permanent structures built on the property. Mrs. Gray went on to say that underground lighting could be installed on this property.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve funds, in the amount of
$6,500.00, for the City of Milton from the Senior Citizens Projects Excess Levy
Funds. Robert L. Bailey, President,
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Exhibit (S)
#206 SOUTHERN DISTRICT,
NEIGHBORHOODS
GRANT PROGRAM 2008 APPLICATION
RE: PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application for Project Safe Neighborhoods for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#207 LETTERS,
CABELL
RE: WV CODE 7-7-7 (DEPARTMENTS CONTROLLED BY
THE CABELL
W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the
PLACE ON RECORD
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to place on record the minutes from the Culloden Public Service District, Regular Meeting, May 21, 2008, Culloden Public Service District, Special Meeting, May 14, 2008; Greater Kanawha RC&D Council, Regular Meeting, May 21, 2008; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Meeting, May 12, 2008; Salt Rock Sewer Public Service District, Regular Meeting, April 8, 2008, Salt Rock Sewer Public Service District, Special Meeting, April 28, 2008, Salt Rock Sewer Public Service District, Regular Meetings, April 29, 2008, May 7, 2008, May 27, 2008; Tri-State Airport Authority, Regular Meeting, April 17, 2008 and OTHER DOCUMENTATION TO BE RECORDED: Cabell-Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc., Statement of Revenue and Expense, April 30, 2008; Cabell-Huntington Health Department, Environmental Health Combined Narratives, April, 2008; Salt Rock Sewer Public, Annual Operating Budget, Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009 and The Bank of New York, Various Trust Accounts, May 31, 2008. W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner,
requested that the Greater Huntington Park Board be placed on the next agenda
regarding funds for the new playground located in
Robert L. Bailey, President, adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m., until the next scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.
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