COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
PRESENT: W. SCOTT BIAS, PRESIDENT
ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER
NANCY CARTMILL, 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
W. Scott Bias, President, called the regular meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVE:
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission that an item needed to be added to the agenda regarding a grant for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve amending the agenda to include a grant for the Prosecuting Attorney’s office. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as amended. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders #10-21101 through #10-21875 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 February 4, 2010 regular Commission meeting, the minutes from the Special Commission meeting of February 8, 2010, minutes of the Board of Equalization and Review, January 29 to February 16, 2010, 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.
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#050 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: PLEDGING OF COLLATERAL BONDS BY
FIRST SENTRY BANK
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the pledging of collateral bonds by First Sentry Bank. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (A)
#051 LETTER, KAREN S. COLE, COUNTY CLERK
RE: REMOVE SHELIA MCOWEN AS THE DEMOCRAT
BALLOT COMMISSIONER
APPOINT: CAROLYN HAGER AS HER REPLACEMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to place the letter on record removing Shelia McOwen as the Democrat Ballot Commissioner and appointing Carolyn Hager as her replacement. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#052 LETTER AND RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION
RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE CABELL COUNTY
COMMISSION SITTING AS A BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW – JANUARY 29
THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the matter of the Cabell County Commission sitting as a Board of Equalization and Review from January 29, 2010 through February 16, 2010. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (B)
#053 LETTER, KAREN S. COLE, COUNTY CLERK
RE: EMPLOYMENT
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Valerie Perdue as Payroll Administrator, effective February 9, 2010. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#054 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: LOCAL SUB-ALLOCATION OF THE VOLUME CAP
WITH RESPECT TO RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY
DEVELOPMENT BONDS TO THE RAHALL
TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE FOUNDATION AND
OTHERS AND RELATED MATTERS
Fred Williams, Attorney with Steptoe & Johnson, appeared before the Commission to explain the bond resolution and the allocation of funds for certain projects. Mr. Williams informed the Commission they would not be responsible for payment.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the local sub-allocation of the volume cap with respect to recovery zone facility development bonds to the Rahall Transportation Institute Foundation and others and related matters. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (C)
#055 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION FOR RECOVERY
ZONE FACILITY BONDS
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, informed the Commission this item was the certification for the state regarding the recovery bonds.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the preliminary certification for recovery zone facility bonds. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#056 LETTER, THOMAS W. MCCOMAS, SHERIFF
RE: EMPLOYMENT – ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Gregg F. Mullins as a part time Alternative Sentencing Officer, effective March 1, 2010, with a rate of pay of $12.21 per hour. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
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#057 APPEARING, MICHAEL ADKINS
RE: ESTATE OF HAZEL KATHERINE ADKINS
NOTICE OF HEARING AND PETITION TO APPOINT
MICHAEL ADKINS AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATOR
TO THE ESTATE
Michael Adkins appeared before the Commission requesting to be appointed as Administrator of the Estate of Hazel Adkins. Mr. Adkins stated that Ms. Adkins’ sister had been appointed as the administratrix, however, she died before the estate was closed.
William Watson, County Attorney, stated that since an accounting of the estate had not been submitted, he was concerned for Mr. Adkins in taking on the responsibility of probating the estate.
Mr. Adkins assured Mr. Watson, he understood Mr. Watson’s concern, however, he believed he could take care of the matter and he did have the support from relatives.
W. Scott Bias, President, asked if there were any objections to appointing Mr. Adkins as the administrator and there were no objections.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the appointment of Michael Adkins as the Administrator for the Estate of Hazel Katherine Adkins. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#058 PRESENTATION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: OPEB (OTHER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS)
LIABILITY – LOCKSTONE ADVISORS LLC,
DAVE BARTON, SHENANDOAH VALLEY GROUP
David Rumas, representing Lockstone Advisors LLC, explained that his company had been hired to evaluate the postretirement health plan and to determine if the county’s obligations and cost were in accordance with the government standard for GASB 45. Mr. Rumas presented his findings to the Commission and they took it under advisement.
#059 LETTER, RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION
RE: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM
UNITED WAY OF THE RIVER CITIES, INC.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION - $1,500.00
PROJECT #10LEDA0401
Connie Gray, Administrator for Grants, Planning and Permits, stated the funds from this grant would be used to purchase educational materials regarding substance abuse.
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Carmilla Herrera, Prestera Center, appeared before the Commission and explained some of the drug prevention programs available for the public and how important the grant would be to Prestera Center.
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the grant application for funds, in the amount of $1,500.00, for the United Way of the River Cities, Inc. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (D)
#060 DISCUSSION/ACTION:
RE: REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
Stephen Zoeller, County Manager, stated a letter had been received from Homeland Security regarding the administrative salary for Connie Gray. Mr. Zoeller further stated that Homeland Security had approved the method by which Mrs. Gray had been paid, however, they now have decided the county should include the administrative fees in Mrs. Gray’s salary and the county would be reimburse by Homeland Security. Mr. Zoeller went on to say that the salary increase would just be for the duration of the grant and after the grant ended, Mrs. Gray’s salary would go back to her previous salary.
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve increasing Connie Gray’s salary to include the administrative fee for the duration of the Homeland Security Grant, with reimbursement by Homeland Security. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#061 DISCUSSION/ACTION:
RE: ALLOCATION OF SENIOR LEVY FUNDS TO
BARBOURSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the allocation of funds for the Barboursville Senior Center from the Senior Levy Tax Funds. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
#062 RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, COUNTY BUDGET
REVISION #9, FY 2009-2010
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund County Budget Revision #9. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (E)
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#063 RESOLUTION, GENERAL FUND, STATE BUDGET
REVISION #9, FY 2009-2010
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve General Fund State Budget Revision #9. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (F)
#064 SPECIAL FUNDS REVISION
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve Special Funds Budget Revision concerning E-911, Homeland Security, and the JP Fund. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (G)
#065 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION
RE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
BLOCK GRANT (JABG) FUNDS THROUGH THE
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES FOR
FUNDING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A JUVENILE
PROSECUTOR
Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the filing of an application for a grant, in the amount of $19,000.00, to fund the employment of a Juvenile Prosecutor. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Exhibit (H)
PLACE ON RECORD
Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placing on record the minutes from the Culloden Public Service District, Special Meeting, December 2, 2009; Culloden Public Service District, Regular Meeting, December 16, 2009; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Meeting, December 14, 2009; Pea Ridge Public Service District, Regular Meeting, January 11, 2010 and OTHER DOCUMENTATION BB&T Account Statement, August 31, 2009 through January 31, 2010 and The Bank of New York Mellon, Various Accounts, January 1, 2010 through January 31, 2010. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
William Watson, County Attorney, informed the Commission that the Supreme Court granted the county’s appeal in the two court cases, regarding the low income tax credit property, and remanded them back to the Circuit Court.
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W. Scott Bias, President, adjourned the Commission meeting at 11:00 a.m., until the next regular scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
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