COMMISSION MEETING

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

 

PRESENT:                NANCY CARTMILL, PRESIDENT

                                    ROBERT L. BAILEY, 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

 

ABSENT:                  W. SCOTT BIAS, COMMISSIONER

 

Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, called the regular meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.

 

APPROVE:

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission an item needed to be added to the agenda regarding Fairfield East Community Center.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to amend the agenda to include an item regarding Fairfield East Community Center.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

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

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #09-14208 through #09-14603 and pay jackets.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the minutes from the April 30, 2009 regular Commission meeting, erroneous assessments, land consolidations, split tickets and probate documentation.  Nancy Cartmill, President, 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, not to exceed $100,000.00, from the Cabell County Insurance Fund.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

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“OPEN BIDS”          FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE STONEWORK ON THE

                                    8TH STREET EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE COURTHOUSE 

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission that four (4) bids had been received, for the restoration of the stonework, from the following companies:

 

                        General Restoration,               Columbus, OH                        $85,660.00

                        Wilson Restoration,                Pittsburg, PA                          $145,129.00

                        Keystone Waterproofing        Greensburg, PA                      $103,109.00

                        Golon Masonry                       Pittsburg, PA                          $110,000.00

 

Mr. Zoeller stated that all the companies had attended the pre-bid hearing and had presented bid bonds.  Mr. Zoeller further stated all four companies had submitted alternatives for the replacement or repair of the courthouse steps. 

 

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

 

#154                            APPEARING, JASON A. LEASURE, ESQUIRE

                                   

                                    RE:   PETITION AND AMENDED PETITION OF DEBORAH

                                              CHRISTIAN FOR ELECTIVE SHARE OF THE ESTATE

                                              OF JERRY L. CHRISTIAN, DECEASED

 

                                    APPEARING, PAUL A. RYKER, JR., ESQUIRE

                                   

                                    RE:  RESPONSE OF RESPONDENTS TO PETITION OF

                                             DEBORAH CHRISTIAN FOR ELECTIVE SHARE OF

                                             THE ESTATE OF JERRY L. CHRISTIAN, DECEASED

 

Jason Leasure and Paul Ryker, Attorneys, appeared before the Commission requesting this item be referred to Fiduciary Commissioner, Richard Tyson.  Mr. Leassure and Mr. Ryker stated their clients were in agreement with this action. 

 

William Watson, County Attorney, stated he had reviewed the petition and response and would recommend the Commission approve the appointment of Mr. Tyson.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

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#155                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF THE DESIGNATION OF CABELL- 

                                             HUNTINGTON-WAYNE HOME CONSORTRIUM FUNDS

                                             TO CABELL COUNTY COMMUNITY SENIOR

                                             CITIZENS’ ORGANIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF

                                             WEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated that once the Board of Education had moved out of the West Junior High Building, it would become the property of Cabell County Community Senior Organization (CCCSO). Commissioner Bailey further stated that CCCSO would like to use the funds from the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Home Consortium to build twenty senior citizen apartments.  Commissioner Bailey went on to say that the CCCSO office would be moved from their present location to the West Junior High building and the gym would be used as a wellness center.

 

Dawnetta Weekley, Program Director of Huntington Development & Planning, stated that two public hearings had been held, regarding the West Junior High building, and there was no opposition to this project. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to designate funds from the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne Home Consortium to the Cabell County Community Senior Citizens Organization for the purchase of West Junior High School property.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (A)

 

#156                            RESOLUTIONS, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  RECLASSIFICATION – CCEMS      

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the reclassification of Karyn Michelle Fisher as a full time temporary EMT, effective May 15, 2009, with a rate of pay of $7.59 per hour and the reclassifications of Michael A. Sparks and David L. Shafer as full time EMTs, effective May 15, 2009, with a rate of pay of $11.98 per hour.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  

 

#157                            RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF

                                             REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR THE PERIOD

                                             JULY 1, 2009 – DECEMBER 31, 2009

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the establishment of regular Commission meetings from July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and for the advertisement of the meetings.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (B)

 

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

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#158                            DISCUSSION/ACTION:

 

                                    RE:  APPROVAL OF 2009/2010 BUDGET FOR CABELL

                                             COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 

 

Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated that the E-911 and CCEMS budgets were the same budgets that the Commission had discussed with the Directors, except the salary increases had been removed as requested by the Commission. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the 2009/2010 Budget for Cabell County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS).  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.   

 

#159                            DISCUSSION/ACTION:

 

                                    RE: APPROVAL OF 2009/2010 BUDGET FOR CABELL 

                                            COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the 2009/2010 Budget for Cabell County Emergency Response Center (E-911).  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#160                            LETTER, RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION

                                    CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  FY 2009 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT

                                             PROGRAM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

                                             PROJECT NUMBER - 09CPGP0005-$9,000.00 

 

Connie Gray, Administrator of Grants, Planning and Permits, stated the funds from this grant would be used to install window treatments in all twenty-one bedrooms, the repair or replacement of furnishings and equipment for babies. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application, in the amount of $9,000.00, for the Ronald McDonald House.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (C)

 

#161                            LETTER, RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION

                                    CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  FY 2009 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT

                                             PROGRAM RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

                                             PROJECT  NUMBER – 09LEDA0072-$10,700.00 

 

Mrs. Gray informed the Commission the funds from this grant would be used to upgrade and expand the current security system and to purchase a sign. 

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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application for funds, in the amount of $10,700.00, for the Ronald McDonald House.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (D)

 

#162                            LETTER, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION

 

                                    RE:  DRAWDOWN REQUEST #6 – FY 2006 WATERLINE

                                             EXTENSION PROJECT #06SCBG0057 - $129,959.58

 

Kathy Elliot, Region II Planning & Development, informed the Commission the drawdown request for $129,959.58 would be to pay invoices for construction services, engineering services and administration services.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the drawdown request #6 for fiscal year 2006 Waterline Extension Project, in the amount of $129,959.58.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#163                            RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, COUNTY BUDGET

                                    REVISION #13, FY 2008-2009

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund County Budget Revision #13.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (E)

 

#164                            RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, STATE BUDGET

                                    REVISION #15, FY 2008-2009      

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund State Budget Revision #15.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

Exhibit (F) 

 

#165                            RESOLUTION, SPECIAL FUND BUDGET REVISION

                                    FY 2008-2009

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve Special Fund Budget Revision.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  Exhibit (G)

 

#166                            FAIRFIELD EAST COMMUNITY CENTER

 

                                    RE:  FUNDS/STEPS FOR VAN

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, stated that the Fairfield East Community Center had requested steps for the van to help the seniors enter and exit the vehicle.  Commissioner Bailey further stated the funds, in the amount of $100.00, would come out of the Senior Excess Levy Tax Funds.

 

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

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Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve funds, in the amount of $100.00, for the purchase of steps for the Fairfield East Community Center van.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, informed the Commission that the TTA would like to give one of their vans to the Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

 

Commissioner Bailey stated he would like for the Cabell County Commission to give $1,000.00 to the American Red Cross, with it being designated for the Gilbert and Matwan areas that had been flooded.

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to amend the agenda to allow the emergency item regarding Mingo County Flooding be placed on the agenda as item #167.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

#167                            FUNDS FOR MINGO COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF

 

Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve giving the American Red Cross, $1,000.00, to be designated for flood relief in Mingo County.  Nancy Cartmill, President, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

 

William Watson, County Attorney, stated the Supreme Court would be hearing the petition regarding the Board of Equalization. 

 

Nancy Cartmill, President, adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

 

           

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                      PRESIDENT, COUNTY COMMISSIONER                        

 

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