ROBERT L.BAILEY, COMMISSIONER

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1 PRESENT: ANNE YON, PRESIDENT ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER WILLIAM WATSON, COUNTY ATTORNEY BETH THOMPSON, COUNTY MANAGER APRIL TOOLEY, BUDGET FINANCIAL ANALYST Anne Yon, President, called the meeting of the Cabell County Commission to order at 10:00 a.m. ELECTION OF COMMISSION PRESIDENT Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve nominating Anne Yon as President of the Cabell County Commission for Anne Yon, President, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: ANNE YON, PRESIDENT ROBERT L.BAILEY, COMMISSIONER NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER AYE NAY AYE Anne Yon, President, moved to nominate Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, as President Pro- Tem of the Cabell County Commission for Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. APPROVE: Beth Thompson, County Manager, explained the agenda would need to be amended to include two emergency items that would be placed at the end of the meeting as item #928 and #929. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the agenda as amended. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve purchase orders # through # and pay jackets; 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 the minutes from the December 22, 2015, regular Commission meeting; minutes from the December 29, 2015, special Commission meeting. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve ACH Drafts: EBSO Weekly Claims Experience/Administration Cost Invoices. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

2 PAGE TWO CITIZENS REGISTERED TO SPEAK Joe Jefferson, Cabell County resident, appeared before the Commission with questions regarding the Sheriff s Concealed Weapon account. Mr. Jefferson stated he had tried on numerous occasions to contact the Sheriff to discuss the matter, but none of his calls had been returned. Mr. Jefferson explained the cost of a concealed weapon permit was $105.00, $60.00 of which he knew went toward the applicant background check. Mr. Jefferson stated it was his understanding that funds remaining after administration costs were placed in the Concealed Weapons account. Mr. Jefferson stated he did not feel the administration cost was that great, and would like to know how the remaining funds were spent. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, stated the Commission did not have the authority to dictate how the Sheriff spent the funds in his Concealed Weapons Account. Commissioner Cartmill stated she did, however, feel the Sheriff had used the funds in a responsible manner; purchasing cars, weapons and radios. Anne Yon, President, stated without the Sheriff being here to discuss the issue, there was no further information the Commission would be able to provide. President Yon recommended Mr. Jefferson stop by the Sheriff s office to request a meeting with him personally. Mary Lyons, Cabell County resident, appeared before the Commission with concerns regarding a property that neighbored her own, located on US Route 60. Ms. Lyons stated there were various issues with the neighboring lot, owned by Matt Casto. Ms. Lyons explained the lot was flood plain property which had not been properly packed. Ms. Lyons stated when these impoper modifications had been made to the neighboring lot it had caused substantial water damage to her property. William Watson, County Attorney, stated Grant Coordinator Jade Abbott had already been in contact with Mr. Casto and had been working to remedy the existing issues. Mr. Watson stated if Mr. Casto did not comply with the requirements Ms. Abbott had addressed the matter would be turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney. OPEN RFP BIDS FOR 2015 AUDIT Beth Thompson, County Manager, stated there were two bids received and were as follows: Perry & Associates Parkersburg, WV $36, Balestra, Harr & Scherer Huntington, WV $38, Mrs. Thompson stated the Karen Cole, County Clerk and the members of the Audit Committee would take the bid under advisement and return at the end of the meeting with their recommendation.

3 PAGE THREE #914 APPEARING, JENNIFER HATTEN RE: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY David Michael, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, stated during the past 25 years in operation, Habitat has provided housing for 95 families in the Tri-State area. Mr. Michael explained in order to own a Habitat home, applicants must currently reside in substandard housing; have a dependable source of income; have a good credit history; and must be willing to put in sweat equity hours toward the construction of their home. Jennifer Hatten, Habitat for Humanity, stated that 63% of individuals no longer relied on government assistance after becoming homeowners. Ms. Hatten explained these individuals not only obtained an affordable home, but were also able to become more independent in their own lives. Mr. Michael and Ms. Hatten presented a check to the Commission in the amount of $27, The check was simply a visual aid to represent the amount of property taxes paid by Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Anne Yon, President, thanked Mr. Michael and Ms. Hatten for their continued work in the community. #915 LETTER, GREEN ACRES REGIONAL, INC. RE: RENEWAL OF THE GREEN ACRES REGIONAL CENTER, INC. EXCESS LEVY, AT CURRENT RATES Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve placement of the Green Acres Regional Center, Inc. Excess Levy, at current rates, on the ballot for the 2016 Primary Election. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #916 LETTER, SEAN K. HAMMERS, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY RE: EMPLOYMENT DREAMA CREMEANS- RECEPTIONIST/LEGAL SECRETARY Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Dreama Cremeans as a Receptionist/Legal Secretary in the Prosecuting Attorney s Office. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

4 PAGE FOUR #917 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION EMPLOYMENT JUSTIN MICHAEL BURCHFIELD- FULL TIME PARAMEDIC Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the employment of Justin Michael Burchfield as a full time paramedic, effective January 15, 2016, at a rate of pay of $ per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #918 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: RECLASSIFICATION BRANDON LASSETER- PER DIEM PARAMEDIC Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the reclassification of Brandon Lasseter as a per diem paramedic, effective January 16, 2016, at a rate of pay of $ per hour. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #919 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: IN THE MATTER OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW CABELL COUNTY PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS FOR TAX YEAR 2015 Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve the dates for the Board of Equalization and Review for Tax Year Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #920 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF A TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO BE DESIGNATED THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF CABELL COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 2- TANYARD STATION AND ADOPTION OF THE TANYARD STATION PROJECT NO. 1 PROJECT PLAN

5 PAGE FIVE CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE WEST VIRGINIA DEVELOPMENT OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF THE CREATION OF A TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO BE DESIGNATED THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF CABELL COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 2- TANYARD STATION AND ADOPTION OF THE TANYARD STATION PROJECT NO.1 PROJECT PLAN, AND FOR APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, asked if anyone present wished to oppose the creation of the Tax Increment Development District, Tanyard Station, to which no one replied. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the submission of an application to the Director of the West Virginia Development Office for approval of the creation of a Tax Increment Development District to be designated The County Commission of Cabell County Development District No. 2 Tanyard Station and adoption of the Tanyard Station Project No. 1 Project Plan, and for approval of other items in connection therewith. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #921 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: AN ORDER PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION OF ADDITIONAL LEVY FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED PURPOSES BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF CABELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve an order providing for submission of additional levies for certain specified purposes by the County Commission of Cabell County. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #922 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION INSURANCE SUMMARY OF BENEFITS RE: HMBCBS SUPER BLUE PLUS 10

6 PAGE SIX Pete Thackston, USI Insurance, appeared before the Commission to discuss the summary of benefits for HMBCS Super Blue Plus 10. Mr. Thackston explained there were some changes to the plan benefits, including an increase in deductible amounts. Mr. Thackston explained the deductible for individual coverage would increase from $ to $500.00, and the family coverage would see an increase from $ to $1, Mr. Thackston explained various other changes to the plan and also explained new benefits that would be made available with this coverage. Mr. Thackston stated a $ spousal surcharge would also be charged to any employee who elected coverage for their spouse, if said spouse had coverage available through their employer. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Summary of Benefits for HMBCBS Super Blue Plus 10. Anne Yon, President, seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: ANNE YON, PRESIDENT ROBERT L. BAILEY, COMMISSIONER NANCY CARTMILL, COMMISSIONER AYE NAY AYE #923 LETTER, RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: FY 2015 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION GRANT PROGRAM- CONTRACT CULLODEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PROJECT #15LEDA0025- $7, Jade Abbott, Grant Coordinator, explained the funds would be used by the Culloden Volunteer Fire Department to purchase auto extraction equipment. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the Grant Contract for the Culloden Volunteer Fire Department. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #924 RESOLUTION, CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION RE: AN ORDER ESTABLISHING EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve the order establishing employee contributions for health insurance. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

7 PAGE SEVEN #925 CABELL COUNTY COMMISSION, FY 2015 AUDIT UNIFORM CONTRACT TO AUDIT/REVIEW LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Karen Cole, County Clerk, explained both bids had met the required specifications. Ms. Cole stated since both bids met the specifications, the lowest bid, Perry and Associates, would be the Audit Committee s recommendation. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve awarding the FY 2015 Audit Contract to Perry and Associates. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #926 RESOLUTION, COUNTY BUDGET REVISION #8 Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve County Budget Revision #8. Anne Yon, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #927 RESOLUTION, STATE BUDGET REVISION #6 Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve State Budget Revision #6. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #928 HANDWRITTEN CHECK- CCEMS Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, moved to approve a handwritten check from the CCEMS account. Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. #929 HANDWRITTEN CHECK- UNITED BANK/FLEET CARD Nancy Cartmill, Commissioner, moved to approve a handwritten check to United Bank for the Fleet Card account. Robert L. Bailey, Commissioner, seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Anne Yon, President, adjourned the meeting of the Cabell County Commission at 11:15 a.m., until the next regular schedule meeting. PRESIDENT, COUNTY COMMISSION

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