COMMISSION MEETING

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009

 

PRESENT:                NANCY CARTMILL, PRESIDENT

                                    ROBERT L. BAILEY, 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 PERSONNEL AND PURCHASING

 

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

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #09-12623 through #09-12869 and pay jackets.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2009, regular Commission meeting, erroneous assessments, land consolidations, split tickets and probate documentation.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

Robert L. Bailey, 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. 

 

#066                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF THE RELEASE AND

                                             SUBSTITUTION OF A LETTER OF CREDIT BY

                                             GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the release and substitution of a Letter of Credit by Guaranty Bank & Trust Company.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (A)

 

 

 

 

 

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#067                            LETTER, ADELL CHANDLER, CIRCUIT CLERK

 

                                    RE:  EMPLOYMENT 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Kira N. Lobaldo as a full time deputy clerk, effective March 16, 2009.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

#068                            ESTATE OF ROBERT L. CHAPMAN

 

                                    RE:  AGREED ORDER OF DISMISSAL

 

William Watson, County Attorney, informed the Commission that both parties had agreed to the dismissal and he would recommend that the Commission sign the order.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the order of dismissal regarding the Estate of Robert L. Chapman.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#069                            APPEARING, JAMES MADISON KIMBALL, SR.

 

                                    RE:  PETITION TO PROBATE THE LOST WILL OF

                                            GERTUDE E. KIMBALL, DECEASED   

 

James Madison appeared before the Commission to request approval to probate a copy of Gertude E. Kimball’s will, as the original will had been accidentally misplaced or discarded.

 

William Watson, County Attorney, stated he had reviewed the documentation and since James Kimball was the only heir, he would recommend the Commission allow a copy of the will be admitted for probate.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the petition to allow a copy of the will of Gertude E. Kimball be admitted for probate.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#070                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF TIF FUNDS

                                             FOR PEA RIDGE PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

                                             SEWER PROJECT

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the application for funds, in the amount of $500,000.00, for the Pea Ridge Public Service District to construct a new sewer facility to be located at the HADCO Industrial Plant.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (B)

 

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#071                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF DESIGNATING THE

                                             INDUSTRIAL ROAD TO HADCO INDUSTRIAL

                                             PARK AS “VISION LANE 

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve support for designating the access road into HADCO Business Park as “Vision Lane.”  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (C)

 

#072                            RESOLUTIONS, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  REAPPOINTMENT – A. MICHAEL PERRY

                                   

                                    RE:  APPOINTMENT – W. SCOTT BIAS

 

                                             TRI-STATE AIRPORT AUTHORITY   

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the reappointment of A. Michael Perry, for a term beginning immediately and ending February 20, 2012 to the Tri-State Airport Authority and the appointment of W. Scott Bias, for a term beginning immediately and ending February 26, 2012 to the Tri-State Airport Authority.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (D)

 

#073                            LETTER, RESOLUTION AND GRANT CONTRACT

 

                                    RE:  MOUNTAIN STATE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT

                                             LIVING - PROJECT # 08-LEDA0076 - $3,000.00 FY 2009

                                             COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM

 

Connie Gray, Administrator for Grants, Planning and Permits, stated the funds from this grant would be used for the purchase of equipment and supplies. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant contract, in the amount of $3,000.00, for the Mountain State Center for Independent Living.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (E)

 

#074                            LETTER, RESOLUTION AND GRANT CONTRACT

 

                                    RE:  WAYNE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

                                              PROJECT #09LEDA0061 - $10,000.00 FY 2009

                                              COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM 

 

Mrs. Gray informed the Commission that this grant contract and the grant contract in item #075 would be to purchase equipment and supplies and would also include working bee hives.  

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W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant contract, in the amount of $10,000.00, for the Cabell-Wayne Beekeepers Association.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (F) 

 

#075                            LETTER, RESOLUTION, AND GRANT CONTRACT

 

                                    RE:  WAYNE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

                                             PROJECT #09LEDA0062 - $3,000.00 FY 2009

                                             COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant contract, in the amount of $3,000.00, for the Cabell-Wayne Beekeepers Association.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (G)

 

#076                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CABELL

                                             COUNTY COMMISSION TO SIGN DOCUMENTS

                                             APPROVING AN AWARD OF BID TO REPLACE                                                     GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS, SOFFIT AND FASCIA

                                             AT THE CABELL COUNTY FARM 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve for the President of the Commission to sign documents awarding the bid to Fairfax, Inc., in the amount of $29,460.00, to replace gutters, downspouts, soffits and fascia at the County Farm.  W. Scott, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (H) 

 

#077                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CABELL

                                             COUNTY COMMISSION TO SIGN DOCUMENTS

                                             APPROVING AN AWARD OF BID TO REPLACE

                                             THE ROOF AT THE CABELL COUNTY FARM 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve for the President of the Commission to sign documents awarding the bid to Fairfax, Inc., in the amount of $54,800.00, for replacement of the roof at the County Farm.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (I)

 

#078                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE CABELL 

                                             COUNTY COMMISSION TO SIGN DOCUMENTS

                                             APPROVING AN AWARD OF BID FOR RADIO

                                             CONSOLES AND ASSOCIATED RF SUBSYSTEM

                                             FOR THE E-911 CENTER 

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Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated a letter from Mike Davis, E-911 Director, had been received with a recommendation the bid be awarded to B&C Communications.

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve for the President of the Commission to sign documents awarding the bid to B&C Communications, in the amount of $491,283.15, for radio consoles and associated RF Subsystem for the E-911 Center.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

Exhibit (J) 

 

#079                            DISCUSSION/ACTION: 

                                   

                                    RE:  REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF SCOPE FOR SEWER  

                                           PROJECT - CULLODEN PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated a letter was received from the Culloden Public Service District requesting funds, in the amount of $20,472.27, be used to upgrade infrastructure for one of the facilities.  Mr. Zoeller further stated that the grant money was left over from a previous project.   

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve the change of scope for a sewer project for the Culloden Public Service District.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (K)

 

#080                            AGREEMENT, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  USE OF COURTHOUSE GROUNDS PERMIT

                                             NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 7, 2009

                                             11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the permit for the use of Courthouse grounds on May 7, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for National Day of Prayer.  W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

#081                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY GENERAL FUND,

                                    COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #9, FY 2008-2009

 

W. Scott Bias, Commissioner, moved to approve Cabell County General Fund, County Budget Revision #9.  Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (L)

 

W. Scott Bias, Commission, informed the Commission that he and County Manager, Stephen Zoeller, discussed with the Legislature the increase in the daily rate for prisoners, which would take effect July 2009.  Commissioner Bias went on to say he did not understand the increase as the Jail Authority had a surplus of funds.  

 

 

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Gordon Merry, CCEMS Director, stated that President Cartmill had requested information on the areas where ambulance calls were high.  Mr. Merry presented the Commission with documentation regarding the call volumes in the different areas.  Mr. Merry stated the most calls were in the Barboursville area.

 

Mr. Merry stated he had discussed with the Village of Barboursville about land for an ambulance station.  Mr. Merry further stated he was still having discussions with the Town of Milton regarding land for an ambulance station.

 

Chris Tatum, Assistant County Manager, informed the County Commission that the Landmark Commission was interested in something special for the County’s Bicentennial and asked if they wanted to work with the Landmark Commission. 

 

The Commission agreed to work with the Landmark Commission on the Bicentennial. 

 

Nancy Cartmill, President, adjourned the Commission meeting at 10:50 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.  

 

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                            PRESIDENT, COUNTY COMMISSION

 

 

 

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