KANAWHA COUNTY COMMISSION
A REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF KANAWHA COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA, WAS HELD ON THE 19th DAY OF JANUARY 2006 IN THE
COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION LOCATED IN THE KANAWHA COUNTY
COURTHOUSE IN CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, BEGINNING AT 3:04 P.M.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
W. KENT CARPER, PRESIDENT
HENRY C. SHORES, COMMISSIONER
DAVE HARDY, COMMISSIONER
THE ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES AS SET FORTH ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGES WERE ADOPTED:
1-19-06
2006-047Order Confirming and Approving Orders in Excess of
$4,999.99 to be issued by the Kanawha County Commission Purchasing
Department
1-19-06
2006-048Order Confirming and Approving Orders in Excess of
$4,999.99 to be issued by the Kanawha County Commission Purchasing
Department, contingent upon the approval and posting of a pending
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Revision (Stephens Auto Center,
$87,698.00; 2006 Crown Victor Police Interceptors for Glasgow,
Belle, Cedar Grove, and Chesapeake Police Departments per Coal
Severance Funding Recommendations approved by the Kanawha County
Commission 1/5/06)
1-19-06
2006-049Order Confirming and Approving Cash Disbursements to be
made by
the Clerk of the Kanawha County Commission-General Fund
1-19-06
2006-050Order Confirming and Approving Cash Disbursements to be
made by
the Clerk of the Kanawha County Commission-Special Fund
1-19-06
2006-051Order Confirming and Approving Orders Entered by the
Clerk of the County Commission of Kanawha County, West Virginia
(Probate Order Report 12/1/05 through 12/31/05)
1-19-06
2006-052Order approving overtime for Kanawha County Commission
employees for pay period ending January 31, 2006, for hours worked
in the pay period of December 25, 2005, through January 7, 2006
1-19-06
2006-053Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to
Post all Budget Revisions, subject to appropriate approval(s),
within one (1) Business Day following acknowledged receipt by the
Clerks Office
1-19-06
2006-054Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to
Reconcile all Accounting Trial Balance Differences on a Monthly
Basis, and to Provide said Reconciliations to the Commission no
later than ten (10) Business Days following the End of the Previous
Month
1-19-06
2006-055Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to
Produce Financial Statements for All FUNDS (Standard Balance Sheets
and Income Statements) and Internally Publish said Statements to be
included on the first Commission Meeting Agenda following One
Calendar Month after Period Ending; that is, Statements are
Required to be Prepared for Internal Publication (Management Use
Only) for the first Commission Meeting in a given Month, One Month
in Arrears
1-19-06
2006-056Salary Increase Stephanie Murnahan, Commission
(Temporary Part-Time Status) from $9.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour
(retroactive to January 1, 2006)
1-19-06
2006-057Authorization for the President of the County Commission
to sign bond presented for transfer of previously canceled bonds
(Bond No. R-361)
1-19-06
2006-058Order ratifying the transfer of 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
(VIN No. 2FAFP71W9WX146317) to the City of Montgomery on January
10, 2006
1-19-06
2006-059Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Certificates of Title to the herein listed
vehicles
1-19-06
2006-060Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Duplicate Certificates of Title transferring
surplus vehicles to the Kanawha County Parks & Recreation
Commission
1-19-06
2006-061Order authorizing the Clerk of the County Commission to
issue a check in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)
from Line Item #002-439.00-800-5-68.00 (Coal Severance Developing
Projects) to the Belle Fire Department per Commission Approval at
the December 15, 2005 Commission Meeting
1-19-06
2006-062Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Customer Name Addendum with Dolphin Capital for
the Kanawha Prosecutors Office (original Lease signed 9/22/05;
Order No. 2005-528)
1-19-06
2006-063Order requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to
void Check Number 167585 dated June 29, 2005, in the amount of
$165.00 payable to Cynthia J. Kenney and reissue the Honorable Vera
J. McCormick, County Clerk
1-19-06
2006-064Order authorizing the President of the County Commission
of Kanawha County to execute a Financial Status Report for the
2004-SH-WX-0146 COPS in Schools Grant
1-19-06
2006-065Order authorizing the Clerk of the County Commission to
issue a check in the amount of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($12,500.00) from Line Item #001-809.00-5-68.00 (Developing
Projects) to the City of Charleston for matching funds for the
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
1-19-06
2006-066Order Authorizing the Clerk of the County Commission to
Issue a Check in the Amount of Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred
Thirteen Dollars and Forty-Eight Cents ($15,913.48) from Line Item
#003-716.00-5-68.02 (Dog Fund) to the Kanawha/Charleston Humane
Association
1-19-06
2006-067Order Authorizing the Clerk of the County Commission to
issue a check in the amount of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
($2,400.00) from Line Item #001-401.00-3-41.01 (Equipment
Non-Depreciable) to the Town of Jefferson
1-19-06
2006-068Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Agreement of Amendment, Consent, Waiver and
Release (0.43 acre tract of land to Timberwolf Development
Corporation Charleston Area Alliance)
1-19-06
2006-069Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Sanitary Sewer Easement approximately 510 feet
+/- in length, depicted on the drawing attached hereto Plat Showing
10 Sanitary Sewer Easement, Southridge Business Park, Kanawha
County, West Virginia
1-19-06
2006-070Order In the matter of the property owned by Dorsey
Woodwine, Jr., Samantha Paige Casto, and Sarah Nicole Casto (Tax
Map 31, Parcel 5.2, Malden District, 1-9/100 A Pt. Smithers Est.
Simmons Creek, MH)
1-19-06
2006-071Order appointing Robin Louderback as Guardian Ad Litem
for the minors Samantha Paige Casto and Sarah Nicole Casto for the
matter of property owned by Samantha Paige Casto and Sarah Nicole
Casto
1-19-06
2006-072Order In the matter of the property owned by George M.
Bratt, Renee Bratt, and NAJ, LLC (Tax Map 38, Parcel 28, Elk
District, Lt. 60 x 154 Surf Coopers Creek)
1-19-06
2006-073Order In the matter of the property owned by Brian D.
Woods, Edward A. Woods, Estate of Jessie Wherle, Betty Jean Freeman
Jones, Willis Freeman, Daphne Logan (beneficiary under the Estate
of Joshua Woods), Donna Jackson (beneficiary under the Estate of
Willis Woods), unknown heirs of Willis Woods (Tax Map 19B, Parcel
169, Malden District, Lt. 8, Bk D-1, Levi 1 MH Site)
1-19-06
2006-074Order In the matter of the property owned by Carlos
Burdette and Joann Burdette (Tax Map 11A, Parcel 87, Malden
District, Lt. 71 x 51, Surf Big Btm Hol)
1-19-06
2006-075Order In the matter of the property owned by Estate of
Harold D. Gillispie and Estate of Charlene Gillispie (Tax Map 22,
Parcel 61, Washington District, 3A Big Briar Creek)
1-19-06
2006-076Order In the matter of the property owned by Martha
Louise Hancock, Phil Arlie Hancock, Nancy Chappel, and Gary Lee
Hancock (Tax Map 45B, Parcel 15, Cabin Creek District, Lot 19,
Gallagher)
1-19-06
2006-077Order In the matter of the property owned by Thomas L.
Coping and Lori Ann Coping (Tax Map 1, Parcel 28, Cedar Grove
District)
1-19-06
2006-078Order In the matter of the property owned by Nannie
Olive Ramsey (Tax Map 11, Parcel 72.1, Clendenin District, Fr. Pt.
Lot 21, Kelly Adn)
1-19-06
2006-079Order In the matter of the property owned by Pauline
Williams, (Tax Map 35G, Parcel 1, Elk District, Lt 1 F Williams
Sub)
1-19-06
2006-080Order In the matter of the property owned by Clarence
Bletner, II (Tax Map 5, Parcel 168, Belle District, Lts. 29-30,
100x196 Belle House and MH)
1-19-06
2006-081Order In the matter of the property owned by John Smith
(Tax Map 26, Parcel 60, Loudon District, 1/2 A Lens Creek Less O
& G U1 Imps and Garage)
1-19-06
2006-082Resolution Budget Revision #18
1-19-06
2006-083Order conveying walk behind Gravely snow plow/brush hog
from Maintenance to Kanawha County Parks & Recreation
1-19-06
2006-084Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign an Asbestos Contract between the Kanawha County
Commission and Astar Abatement, Inc.
1-19-06
2006-085Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County
Commission to sign Extradition Order for Rodney Len Grose to the
Governor of the State of Michigan
1-19-06
2006-086Order reappointing Lucie Mellert to the Kanawha County
Parks and Recreation Commission (term to expire February 10,
2009)
1-19-06
2006-087Order reappointing Wayne Dawson to the Kanawha County
Parks and Recreation Commission (term to expire February 10,
2009)
1-19-06
2006-088Order reappointing Anna Dailey to the Kanawha County
Parks and Recreation Commission (term to expire February 10,
2009)
1-19-06
2006-089Order reappointing John Mitchell to the Kanawha County
Parks and Recreation Commission (term to expire February 10,
2009)
1-19-06
2006-090Applications for Apportionment of Personal Property
Taxes Pursuant to Final Divorce Orders in Accordance with Chapter
11, Article 5, Section 14, of the Code of West Virginia
1-19-06
2006-091Approval of Erroneous Assessment Exonerations submitted
by the Kanawha County Assessor (Decrease $3,843.86)
New Hire 1/19/06:
William Joseph Melton, III, Deputy Clerk, Voter Registration
Department, permanent employee replacing Kent Rowley, $18,000.00
per year (effective January 20, 2006, pending Commission
approval)
Letters of Intent 1/19/06:
City of Nitro, $25,000.00, 4-door crew cap pick-up truck to be
used by the Public Works Department
St. Albans Little League, $20,000.00, construction of a
multi-purpose building (concession stand and restrooms)
Town of Marmet, $43,736.00, upgrade of Waste Water Treatment
Plant (Coal Severance Funds)
Mary Ingles Elementary School, $25,000.00, playground equipment
(Coal Severance Funds)
Upper Kanawha Valley Improvement Council, $5,000.00, employment
assistance, GED, training tuition, computer courses, etc. (Coal
Severance Funds)
Upper Kanawha Valley Improvement Council, $6,000.00, tuition for
low income individuals to attend mining certification (Coal
Severance Funds)
Upper Kanawha Valley Improvement Council, $5,000.00, general
repairs for homes in need (Coal Severance Funds)
Chesapeake Elementary School, $8,500.00, classroom and library
furniture and supplies (Coal Severance Funds)
Woodland Cemetery Association, $1,500.00, grounds upkeep costs
(Coal Severance Funds)
Gaston Caperton Senior Nutrition Center, $2,000.00, kitchen
supplies (Coal Severance Funds)
Alum Creek Elementary School, $9,982.00, computer equipment
(Coal Severance Funds)
East Bank Middle School, $5,925.00, stage curtain (Coal
Severance Funds)
East Bank Middle School, $6,669.00, cafeteria table (Coal
Severance Funds)
Malden Elementary School, $25,000.00, broadcasting and media
technology for students and programs (Coal Severance Funds)
Town of East Bank, $50,000.00, seed money to purchase 250,000
gallon water storage tank (Coal Severance Funds)
Town of Glasgow, $7,000.00, swimming pool renovations (Coal
Severance Funds)
Town of Glasgow, $25,000.00, new police cruiser (Coal Severance
Funds)
Town of Cedar Grove, $25,000.00, new police cruiser (Coal
Severance Funds)
Town of Belle, $25,000.00, new police cruiser (Coal Severance
Funds)
Booker T. Washington Community Center, $30,000.00, roof repairs
and electrical upgrades/paving (Coal Severance Funds)
Town of Chesapeake, $25,000.00, new police cruiser (Coal
Severance Funds)
Town of Cedar Grove, $7,000.00, furniture for City Hall (Coal
Severance Funds)
Rand Senior Center, $2,500.00, ice machine and supplies for
center (Coal Severance Funds)
Elizaville Historical Society, $8,000.00, maintenance of
Ebenezer Chapel (National Registry of Historical Places, Marmet)
(Coal Severance Funds)
East Bank Garden Club, $1,500.00, replace Welcome signs for East
Bank (Coal Severance Funds)
Upper Kanawha Valley Little League, $3,000.00, grounds keeping
machinery/equipment (Coal Severance Funds)
Fields Creek Water Shed, $1,000.00, rent expenses and printer
cartridges (Coal Severance Funds)
Budget Revisions 1/19/06:
1. F.Y. 2005-2006 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVISION #18
2. F.Y. 2005-2006 GENERAL FUND LINE ITEM BUDGET REVISION
3. F.Y. 2005-2006 COAL SEVERANCE FUND LINE ITEM BUDGET
REVISION
Supplementals 1/19/06:
Supplemental voucher, Universal Electric, Maintenance,
$34,631.36 (Purchase Order No. S062020)
Supplemental voucher, Byrne Justice Assistance Grant, $12,500.00
(matching funds for the Justice Assistance Grant JAG)
Supplemental voucher, Belle Fire Department, $10,000.00 (per
Commission approval 12/15/05, Coal Severance)
On Agenda but not processed/approved by unanimous vote of
Commission 1/19/06:
Twin City Cougars, $10,786.00, midget league football,
cheerleading and majorette operations (Coal Severance Funds)
Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Shores
Moment of Silence and Recognition
Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2005
Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2006
Commissioner Hardy moved to approve the above minutes.
Commissioner Shores seconded. Commissioner Carper stated he would
like to review them and for the minutes of December 15, 2005 and
January 5, 2006 be placed on the next meeting of February 2,
2006.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Clerks Office
William Joseph Melton, III, Deputy Clerk, Voter Registration
Department, permanent employee replacing Kent Rowley, $18,000.00
per year (effective January 20, 2006, pending Commission
approval)
Commissioner Hardy moved approval of the above new employee in
the County Clerks Office at a salary of $18,000.00 per year.
Commissioner Shores seconded. Motion carried.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
None
RESOLUTIONS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion regarding the implementation of the new Optical
Scan/AutoMark voting system to include, but not be limited to,
discussion and update regarding public education plan
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Shores
Commissioner Hardy
The Honorable Vera McCormick, County Clerk
Brent Pauley, County Manager
The Honorable Vera McCormick, County Clerk stated that the
Clerks
Office is on target regarding the implementation of the new
Optical Scan/Auto Mark voting system. Commissioner Shores asked if
Mrs. McCormick anticipated any problems with the new voting system.
Mrs. McCormick stated no. The Clerks Office took the new system to
the Senior Citizens Center in St. Albans and they liked the new
system. The Clerks Office will be visiting several other Senior
Centers this month. Commissioner Shores stated there is a new way
to register for an office in Kanawha County. Mrs. McCormick stated
for anyone who wants to file for office they can register in the
County Clerks Office. The last day to file is January 28, 2006 from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Carper asked how the public
information campaign was going. Mrs. McCormick stated it is going
well. Commissioner Carper commended the Clerk for taking the M100
to the St. Albans Senior Center. Commissioner Shores asked about
the plan to get the machines to the precincts. Mrs. McCormick
stated very carefully and they will be delivered the day before the
election by the Clerks Office.
Discussion regarding funding request by the Upper Kanawha Valley
Development Corporation in the amount of $35,000.00 from Coal
Severance Funds
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Shores
Commissioner Hardy
The Honorable Damron Bradshaw, Mayor, Town of
Chesapeake
Dr. Anne Cavalier, Upper Kanawha Valley Dev. Corp.
Dr. Cavalier appeared before the Kanawha County Commission and
thanked the Commission for giving her the opportunity again to
address the Commission. You have been a tremendous friend of the
Upper Kanawha Valley and as you say we do not know the impact of
what the latest announcements is going to do for us. We need your
help. A few years ago we endeavored as the Economic Development
Corporation of the Upper Kanawha Valley to attract businesses
related to technology and through tremendous support and generosity
of this Commission we were able to get the first funds of $100,000
that allowed us to ultimately pull down $3.2 million dollars to
build a beautiful facility and that facility is state of the art.
Commissioner Carper confirmed it is in Fayette County. Dr. Cavalier
stated it is in Fayette County. Commissioner Carper asked how he
explains that he is sending money out of Kanawha County to Fayette
County? Could that be that is what we really are supposed to do and
look beyond these lines and cooperate and merge and work together?
Dr. Cavalier stated that is her hope and that is the hope of what
we all do. All ships rise with the tide and that sounds like a very
strife expression but the reality is when you watch the traffic
flow on Route 60. We draw from here and you draw from there. We
share employees, residents and when we share that means we all win.
That building is complete as of January 1, 2006. The entire
basement and first floor have a paid renter. West Virginia is now
home to the National Publishing Innovation Center. This is a center
unlike any thing anywhere else in the United States and every major
newspaper chain has brought money to the table.
There is nearly two million dollars that has been raised to
equip this facility as a National Training Facility for the
newspaper industry because to my colleagues from the newspapers we
all know information technology is touching the printed page.
Commissioner Carper stated for purpose of discussion he moved to
approve $35,000.00 from Coal Severance Funds to the Upper Kanawha
Valley Development Corporation. Commissioner Shores seconded.
Commissioner Shores stated that West Virginia Tech has always been
dear to this County. With part of the City of Montgomery being in
Kanawha County and our support is a real blessing for us to know we
had something to do with West Virginia Tech. Commissioner Shores
went to West Virginia University. Commissioner Hardy is a graduate
from our institution. Dr. Cavalier stated that we take it very
seriously that those who come through our door leave better
prepared to feed their families contribute to their communities, to
pay their taxes and make businesses a better place. Dr. Cavalier
stated we have about 130 faculty members and about that many more
staff. Commissioner Hardy asked are you speaking of the college or
on behalf of the Development Corporation? Dr. Cavalier stated she
has her Development Corporation hat on. Commissioner Hardy asked
what the annual budget is for the Development Corporation. Dr.
Cavalier stated the annual budget for the Development Corporation
right now is extremely small. The operating budget itself is
probably less than $10,000.00 a year because there are no current
employees of the Upper Kanawha Valley Economic Corporation since we
lost our Executive Director nearly two years ago. We volunteer all
of the work including the custodial work, typing the letters,
recruiting and the marketing work. Commissioner Hardy inquired if
the college that supports the same. Is this a partnership with the
college? Dr. Cavalier stated the Economic Development Corporation
is a partnership of businesses with community leaders in the Upper
Kanawha Valley. It has on its board all of the Mayors of the Upper
Kanawha Valley. Commissioner Hardy asked what he is trying to
understand is it an official arm of the college. Does the college
support it? Dr. Cavalier stated it is not an official arm of the
college. It is part of the community but is not an official arm of
the college.
Commissioner Hardy asked how many square feet is in the
building. Dr. Cavalier stated there is 30,000 square feet in the
building but only 22,000 is rental space because of hallways,
bathrooms and lobbies. Commissioner Hardy asked how much is under
rent right now. Dr. Cavalier stated that she can not give the exact
square foot, but the basement and first floor would be at least
half and there is an office on the third floor that is about a
quarter of the third floor. Commissioner Hardy asked how much a
square foot do you rent it for. Dr. Cavalier stated $12.00 a square
foot. Commissioner Hardy stated the National Publishing Innovation
Center signed a lease for that amount as of January 1, 2006.
Commissioner Hardy asked how long is their lease for? Dr. Cavalier
stated it is through the State of West Virginia and the lease had
to be designed for only a year at a time but the companies that
have come forward such as US Today, Wall Street Journal and Scripts
Howard. We have enough re-lease money for the next five years. Dr.
Cavalier stated through Techs Foundation Incorporated which is a
West Virginia Tech entity, have put in deposit sufficient funds to
pay that lease for five years. Commissioner Hardy asked what the
annual lease would be? Dr. Cavalier stated she was sorry but she
could not do the math that fast. Commissioner Hardy asked you have
the National Publishing Innovation Center committed for a one year
lease for the basement and the whole first floor? Dr. Cavalier
stated yes. Commissioner Hardy stated that the Tech Foundation has
received a deposit even though there is not a five year lease but
it will cover five years of rent. Dr. Cavalier stated even more
than that because they have also put money in for equipment and
furnishings. Commissioner Hardy asked who is renting one-half of
the third floor. Dr. Cavalier stated the corner of the third floor
is rented by UTRON and they are a National Research and Development
Corporation and they also have a facility in Mason County, West
Virginia and they build and design equipment for the military.
Commissioner Hardy asked how long is their lease for? Dr. Cavalier
stated that their first lease was for three years and they have
been there two and she has a meeting next week to renew for another
three years. Commissioner Hardy asked how many people are employed
by the National Publishing Innovation Center. Dr. Cavalier stated
at this point there is one and that is Jack Knuckles who is also an
employ of West Virginia University Tech and because the lease just
started January 1, 2006. They have to do a build out first. This is
a shell building. Commissioner Hardy asked who is paying for the
build out. Dr. Cavalier stated the build out is being paid by
donated funds from this National group with newspaper chains.
Commissioner Hardy asked did they make any representation of how
many people they would employ. Dr. Cavalier stated their
representation to us is that any given time there will be only
about three employees. This is a National Training Center. The
economic value of this does not so much come from three permanent
employees as it does the constant class of trainees coming from
Wall Street Journal, Miami Herrald, and USA Today learning new
techniques on new equipment. Commissioner Hardy asked how many
people they are going to train a year. Dr. Cavalier stated the
facility is built so they can train 30-50 at a time. Right now,
they have commitment for eight training sessions as soon as the
build out gets finished. Commissioner Hardy asked how many people
does UTRON employ. Dr. Cavalier stated they have three at the site
right now and they are advertising for a fourth.
Commissioner Hardy asked if the proposal is for $35,000.00 from
Coal Severance money? Dr. Cavalier stated yes. Commissioner Hardy
asked what will the $35,000.00 be used for. Dr. Cavalier stated
$10,000.00 is for marketing the EDA University Center that she
manages at Tech is matching that with $10,000.00. So it is a
$20,000.00 study and the EDA Group is putting in another $5,000.00
to support the marketing study. Commissioner Hardy asked what will
the marketing study entail? Dr. Cavalier stated there are two
phases of the marketing study. The company doing marketing study is
headed by two gentlemen, one of whom has such a high national
reputation that after 911 he was the person called to run the
forensic savage for the devastation that was there at 911 and the
first person called after Katrina. He turned Katrina down because
he just emotionally could not take that work again. He is connected
all over the United States. The second is a person who has worked
in business industry in Federal Government. He is also connected
all over the United States. What they are going to do for us in
Phase I is look at what we have done so far, what we have to offer,
rebuild and redesign and redeploy our entire marketing effort so
that we are targeting specific areas and specific companies. In
Phase II they are going to work with us to make a short list of
companies, take us to those companies, and make those
introductions. Although they are still on Phase I they have already
contacted two companies which we will meet over the next month.
Commissioner Hardy asked what the other $25,000.00 will be used
for?
Dr. Cavalier stated we are hoping that the Commission will
continue an annual contribution of $10,000.00 to help us along with
our efforts and $15,000.00 is for the bathroom build out on second
floor because we need bathrooms for employees. We have the funds to
build out the first floor and that is where the National Publishing
Innovation Center will be although they will build out their own
office space. We need money to build out the bathrooms on second
floor because when we bring people in they feel like they need to
see the public parts of that building build out. Commissioner Hardy
asked if there were bathrooms on the third floor at all.
Commissioner Hardy asked if the third floor is where UTRON is.
Right now the bathrooms are not finished on third floor. Dr.
Cavalier stated that is correct.
Commissioner Hardy asked does the Economic Development
Corporation actually own the building? Who actually owns the
building? Dr. Cavalier stated the Economic Development Corporation
actually owns the building. Commissioner Hardy asked if there are
any more Federal Grant pending on the building as far as those that
might be received or applied for? Dr. Cavalier stated they have
applied, have been awarded, but have not received $200,000.00 to
help with the build out in the area that will be the National
Publishing Innovation Center. Commissioner Hardy asked from whom?
Dr. Cavalier stated USDA. Dr. Cavalier stated it has been awarded
but we do not have the money in hand. Commissioner Hardy asked when
this will be due? Mayor Bradshaw stated in April, 2006. Dr.
Cavalier stated she received the letter before Christmas, it was
late fall. Commissioner Hardy asked what happened to the other
prospective tenants that indicated interest in coming there? To get
the Federal Grant we had to have signatories on leases and we did
have two large companies that signed off on that. These are
companies that service Federal contracts. One was Accordia and the
other one was Information Manufacturing Corporation and they are a
national documents digitizing company and they just received a
contract to digitize all of the documents in Iraq. They are a huge
corporation and she is proud to say their CEO is Admiral Joe Lopez,
retired. They were committed to coming. They stayed with us through
two dates when the building was supposed to be done and it was not
and they were under threat of being in violation in servicing their
Federal contracts. They had to implement those contracts somewhere.
Commissioner Hardy asked how they escaped from the contract? Did
they actually have an escape clause? Dr. Cavalier stated yes they
had an escape clause. Commissioner Hardy asked do they have any
interest in coming back to the building. Dr. Cavalier stated they
do. Dr. Cavalier has talked to Acordia and they are interested and
they are working on a contract and would come back to the table
with us. Dr. Cavalier thinks that we all know that the Admiral
would bring economic help to our area if he could. They too are
looking for a contract. Commissioner Hardy stated he has been in
the building and it is a beautiful building. To me it is a lot
easier to commit funds to capital improvement to the building than
marketing studies. Commissioner Hardy cannot tell you the marketing
studies that have been held by Advantage Valley, Charleston Area
Alliance, and HADCO in Huntington, with prospects all over the
country, Europe, Asia and frankly it seems like they generate a lot
of paper and prospects but rarely do you ever see the pay off.
Commissioner Hardy stated his experience has been those who want to
make money know how to find where they want to put their businesses
and he can not tell you the money that has been spent with
Charleston Area Alliance and Advantage Valley on marketing studies
and the people who are brought in from Europe, Italy and the State
Economic Development Office and he is yet to see a pay out on it.
Commissioner Hardy asked are the Upper Kanawha Valley Mayors
supporting this and is it Coal Severance dollars? Commissioner
Hardy could debate this because there is London and there is a need
for funds there. Mayor Bradshaw stated that RDA took that up today.
Commissioner Hardy asked are you going to deal with the issues at
London. Mayor Bradshaw stated with the American Water Company in
tow we will take care of the issues in London. Ms. Blake has that
on her agenda as well as Mark Sankoff.
Commissioner Hardy asked are you saying your marketing arm for
Tech is going to match the marketing study, dollar for dollar? Dr.
Cavalier stated she is not saying marketing arm for Tech, Dr.
Cavalier runs a program called EDA University Center where she gets
federal money to grant economic studies and plans. Dr. Cavalier
will allocate $10,000.00 to match the Commissions $10,000.00.
Commissioner Hardy asked is Fayette County in for a dollar? Have
you asked Fayette County? Dr. Cavalier stated Fayette County gives
us between $2-5,000.00 a year. Commissioner Hardy stated we are in
for at least $10,000.00 a year. Dr. Cavalier stated yes.
Commissioner Carper stated we are not guaranteed to do that. Dr.
Cavalier stated that is correct and that is why she is here asking
for the Commissions help.
We are at the point where we are going to make this work and we
need your help. Commissioner Shores stated when we are helping you,
we are helping West Virginia Tech. Dr. Cavalier stated yes you are.
Commissioner Shores stated that it was his understanding that the
Engineering Department is moving out of West Virginia Tech, is that
correct? Dr. Cavalier stated that was her understanding and if the
Legislature passes the bill that will happen. Commissioner Shores
asked what will that do for Tech. What do you think the substance
is going to be to that school to lose their Engineering Department?
Dr. Cavalier stated are you asking me to wear my Tech hat, my
Alumni hat or my economic development hat. Commissioner Shores
stated you can wear what ever hat you choose to wear. Is there
anything you can do to supplement what has been lost? Dr. Cavalier
stated if the Legislature believes that this is the wises thing for
the State of West Virginia than look at us as an institution to
receive special considerations in the way of starting new academic
programs to receive a residence hall and to receive additional
operating dollars. There would hopefully be compensation to offset
the loss of the Engineering program. There is one ray of sunshine
in all of this and that is West Virginia University Tech has been
seen as an institution with phenomenal quality with outstanding
potential that places like DOW Research Center which is reported to
track millions of dollars (research dollars) would need Techs
Engineering program to succeed. In that we could take some
pride.
Commissioner Carper stated that it seems like it was just
yesterday but it was a long time ago he remembers coming up when
the project first started and you all needed some seed money from
the Kanawha County Commission to start the building. What year was
that, do you remember? Mayor Bradshaw stated 1998. Commissioner
Carper stated a little while ago and he remembers a lot of people
told us that we would never get the money from the Federal
Government. How much was that original investment by the Federal
Government? Dr. Cavalier stated 3.2 million. Commissioner Carper
stated 3.2 million and yes there has been three steps forward and
two steps back but you have tried so hard and it looks like to me
your tipping point. Commissioner Carper understands the tipping
point and we are very close to success and in light of this recent
announcement that part of the County again is hit hard. Hit hard in
the last 20-30 years of lost chemical jobs by tens of thousands and
coal mining jobs by 20-30 thousands, so enormous and so
irreplaceable. Commissioner Carper always looked at West Virginia
Tech like an anchor store for education for that part of the area
and even though a small portion is in Kanawha County, he always
felt it was in Kanawha County and an obligation. Interestingly
enough he is an alumni of West Virginia State, now a University.
They have made a request from this Commission just about every year
since he has been here and we have never granted any of those
requests. Commissioner Carper can see the difference the large
grant you have gotten and the ability to pull it together and you
needed seed money and the original $125,000.00 and we added
$25,000.00. Dr. Cavalier stated yes. Commissioner Carper stated we
did that and that was the right thing to do. Commissioner Carper
can see the risk of what happens six months from now and none of
the rentals been there and the building is foreclosed and
Commissioner Carper stated someone asked why we did this. Someone
ask me the other day why in the world did we put money in
Independence Air and if you look at the math on that one and the
money that was put in by this Commission and the State and Yeager
Airport to support Independence Air. According to national figures,
that was a marketing study, and that is one that actually worked
for a while and according to that, the figures of saving over
$34,000,000.00. Sometimes these economic study goals are hard to
put together and to work and he understands that your explanation
cleared it up. Commissioner Hardy stated my final point of
marketing studies is that $100,000.00 is being spent in this state
for marketing studies for economic development. A ten dollar raise
in the price of coal per ton does more to change the economic
landscape in the Upper Kanawha Valley than millions of dollars
worth of economic studies. We are spending coal severance dollars
generated and we have a surplus because of the raise in price of
coal. So coal price goes up Coal Severance goes up and we therefore
have the funds to put more money into the marketing study.
Commissioner Hardy has been here five years and really hoped at
some point the Economic Development Corporation has a full building
up there and he would like to see Acordia there.
Commissioner Hardy stated when there is money to be made and
private businesses come whether there is economic development
studies or not. They know how to come in there and make money real
quick and you can see that from here to Montgomery on both sides of
the river. Commissioner Carper stated with the economic studies he
agrees but he does not know how much money was wasted more than by
the State on economic development studies and all of those
engineering studies they did when they were going to build all of
those roads which will never be built. The State spent fifty
million dollars or something like that but my favorite economic
studies were the Port Authority. Commissioner Shores stated he
wanted to help in anyway and the best thing he could do is to ask
our County Manager, Brent Pauley to put this on our Legislative
list and make that this a number one main point to protect West
Virginia Techs Engineering Department.
Commissioner Carper stated that his vote would be yes because of
the confidence he has for Tech and the need to help Tech and also
for the confidence he has in Dr. Cavalier. Commissioner Hardy
agreed with Commissioner Carpers statement and also stated that Dr.
Caveliers answers were complete and not at all vague. Motion
carried.
Discussion regarding security issue at Judicial Building
vestibule
Commissioner Carper
Brent Pauley, County Manager
The Honorable Mike Rutherford, Sheriff
Chief Deputy John D. Rutherford
Representative(s) from the Judicial Building
Commissioner Carper announced that Judge Bloom will be the new
Chief Judge for the year 2006.
Commissioner Carper noted that the Commission received a report
from the Sheriff addressing the needs for additional security
within the Judicial Building. The Sheriff stated that the Judges
reviewed the report prior to its submission to the County
Commissioners. Judge Bloom ensured the Commission that all of the
Judges reviewed the suggestions that the Sheriff made and certainly
support the suggestions. The suggestions detailed in the report
will help to protect the publics interest and the employees with
additional security measures.
The report included five recommendations for additional security
within the Judicial Building. First, exit doors at the front of the
building. The exit doors are currently located with the screening
area and there is a traffic flow problem with those entering the
building and exiting the building. The security personnel cannot
properly monitor individuals who may try to come through an exit.
The recommendation is to install an alarm system between the inner
and out door and also make the exit door a one-way door. If an
individual is exiting the first inner door and then try to turn
around and come back in they will not be able to open the door
because it will be a one-way door and there will be an alarm that
will alert security that someone is coming in the outer doors.
Commissioner Carper stated that he felt that this item would be an
emergency item that needed to be correct ASAP for the safety of all
individuals within the Judicial Building. Sheriff Rutherford stated
that he thinks that the exit door problem is the most critical and
important issue to address. Commissioner Carper stated that it was
the opinion of the Chair of the Commission to make the exit door
issue an emergency item. Commissioner Hardy asked Sheriff
Rutherford to clarify that an alarm was needed for the exit doors
to warn the security staff that someone was trying to enter the
building without going through security. Sheriff Rutherford
confirmed that the alarm was part of the request. The Sheriff also
explained that if an individual exits the building properly and
does not try to come back in the exit doors, the alarm will not go
off. It will only be sounded when someone tries to re-enter the
building through the exit doors. The alarm has a motion detector
that will alert security if an individual is going the wrong way in
the exit area. Judge Bloom explained that individuals will often be
polite and hold a door open for someone to come in the building,
and that the alarm would keep people from entering the building
through the wrong door. This will allow security to monitor the
traffic that might be attempted to enter through the exit doors.
This alarm would sound and that would alert the security people.
This is a very congested area and when the alarm sounds, security
would be alerted. Commissioner Hardy stated there is so much
commotion coming and going that without the alarm someone could get
missed and get back in the building. Commissioner Shores agreed
that the exit doors were an emergency item that needed to be
corrected. Commissioner Carper stated that the chair finds it as an
emergency. Commissioner Hardy moved to approve an alarm to be
placed between the inner and outer doors. Commissioner Shores
seconded. The Commissioners agreed to have the purchasing
department follow the correct procedures for getting a price for
the alarm and asked them to assist the Sheriff in getting quotes or
going out to bid as needed. Motion carried. Commissioner Carper
stated that alarm should be purchased unless it comes back at
$30,000.00 and then the Commission will need to review the item
again.
The second recommendation from the Sheriff is the installation
of an additional door on the Virginia Street side of the building,
which is the south side of the building. The door will be identical
to the door on the north side of the building, in the entrance
area. Commissioner Carper stated that this item will need to bid
out by the Purchasing Department. Judge Bloom stated that the point
of this request is to allow for additional space and to have a
secure vestibule area, so that one door locks and other one
closed.
The third recommendation was for the front configuration of the
security vestibule. The recommendation is that a counter be placed
on the south side of the security area. This would keep people from
coming in and around and into the security area itself.
Commissioner Carper requested that additional planning and
architectural development be used for this portion of the project.
Judge Bloom stated that the Sheriff did not want something
permanent built. The request is for furniture to be installed to
allow some restrictions to the security area. Sheriff Rutherford
stated that there needs to be a counter or something there to keep
people from being able to easily walk in and around the security
area. Commissioner Carper requested that the County Manager take
notes on these request and keep track of what the Commission
approves.
Another issue that needs to be addressed for the Judicial
Building is the stairwell where a fire exit comes down next to the
elevators. The existing fire exit door comes right out in the
screening area. Anyone exiting through the building through the
stairwell comes right out in the screening area. If an additional
door is added, then the door at the security area could be used for
a fire exit only and used only for emergencies. Commissioner Carper
suggested that all proposed recommendations be cleared by the Fire
Marshall before the renovations begin. The Sheriff is requesting
that the door be reinstalled that empties into the lobby for the
regular traffic access.
Judge Bloom brought to the Commissions attention that on all
floors of the Judicial Building except for the 2nd and 3rd floors,
there are emergency buttons on the doors of the back stairwell that
can be punched to regain entrance into the building if stuck in the
stairwell. This area can be used as an emergency exit if there is a
fire. Commissioner Carper recommended that the additional emergency
buttons be installed on the 2nd and 3rd floor. This will be treated
as a necessary item, the Purchasing Department is to get prices for
the installation of this equipment. Commissioner Hardy stated is
this an oversight in the renovation. Judge Bloom stated that
buttons were installed on all other floors during the construction
and he does not know why they were not installed on the second or
third floor. Commissioner Carper recommended that the County
Manager follow up on this and determine if this was an oversight by
the contractors. If it was left off by the contractors, the
Commission will request that the contractors install the equipment
at their expense.
The next recommendation made by Sheriff Rutherford was with
regard to the monitors and communication equipment. We have an
excellent communications and monitor center further back into the
Judicial Building but it is not manned. There are currently no
security personnel monitoring this equipment. The security
personnel at the front security vestibule are having to watch the
monitors, screen patrons and employees into the Building, listen to
radio communications and answer the telephone. There are too many
distractions for the security vestibule personnel to properly
monitor the screens. The back security area is near the Family Law
Judge area. The Sheriff stated that due to the lack of manpower
this area is not properly manned. The Sheriff recommended that
additional security personnel be hired to monitor the screens in
the back security area during the week, Monday-Friday during normal
court hours. This would allow for the front security vestibule
personnel to properly monitor the screening of individuals entering
the building. Sheriff Rutherford stated that to properly man the
back security area, two additional security personnel will need to
be hired. Sheriff Rutherford stated you usually have two or three
at the front door.
Commissioner Carper noted that the Court Security Grant is due
March 31, 2006. Commissioner Carper requested that the Grant
Coordinator work with Judge Bloom, Sheriff Rutherford and Chief
Rutherford to prepare the application. Commissioner Carper
suggested that the items in the Security Recommendations memo be
applied for in the grant. Commissioner Shores asked if Coal
Severance funds could be used for the Judicial Building.
Commissioner Hardy explained that 75% of the Coal Severance funds
had to be used in coal producing areas and that the other 25% could
be used in non-coal producing areas.
Commissioner Hardy asked Judge Bloom if the Judges allow the
bailiffs to work in other areas of the Judicial Building when they
are not conducting court. Judge Bloom explained that when he is not
in Court, he allows his bailiff to assist in other areas of the
building. Judge Bloom further stated that when he is not conducting
Court he specifically sends his bailiff to the front security
vestibule for assistance. Commissioner Hardy stated that he wanted
that building to be secure as it could possibly be. A great deal of
money was spent for the high tech equipment. Commissioner Carper
stated that the Commission has added significant personnel to the
Sheriffs Department that could have been used for the Security
Vestibule or back security room. The addition of the Family Law
Court has added additional judges and additional security needs to
the Judicial Building. Commissioner Carper noted that the majority
of the traffic is from Magistrate Court. Sheriff Rutherford noted
that there are currently 21 Judges located within the Judicial
Building. Commissioner Hardy stated we took the Prosecuting Office
out of the building. We spent ten plus million dollars on the
building, put the best security equipment in the building, built
the security vestibule. Commissioner Hardy stated that prior to the
renovations numerous individuals were entering the Judicial
Building on a daily basis. The difference now is that ten million
dollars worth of renovations were completed on the building and the
best security equipment that the Commission could purchase was
installed. Commissioner Hardy stated that he supports the
recommendations, however it is tough decision to add additional
personnel. Judge Bloom stated that he did not think that it was a
new proposal to add additional security personnel. Commissioner
Hardy stated he felt that Circuit Court should have a policy that
when the bailiffs are not being used by their Judges, that they be
disbursed around the building. Judge Bloom stated that he can only
speak for himself and not all of the Judges. Judge Bloom stated
that he believes that State Law allows each Circuit Judge to use
their own discretion on how they use the bailiff that is assigned
to their court. Commissioner Hardy stated that is true. Judge Bloom
stated that it would be up to the Commission to discuss the issue
with each Judge individually. Judge Bloom recommended that
Commissioner Hardy discuss it with each of the Judges. Commissioner
Hardy stated that it was his opinion that the bailiffs be used in
other areas when court is not being conducted. Commissioner Hardy
further stated that he thinks the Circuit Judges need to be mindful
of the cost of the sworn bailiffs and that when their not being
used in the court room they should be assigned to assist in anyway
to securing the building as a whole. Judge Bloom stated as he has
indicated previously the Judges are just. Commissioner Carper
recommended that the Sheriff meet with the Judges and stress the
concerns from the Commission and relay the request that the
bailiffs be used elsewhere in the building during their free time.
Judge Bloom requested that Commission Hardy speak with the Judges
since it is his request. Commissioner Carper stated he or
Commissioner Hardy could attend the next Judges meeting and make
the request. Commissioner Hardy stated he knows what the law is
with regards to the bailiffs. Judge Bloom invited Commissioner
Hardy to speak with each Judge individually concerning the matter.
Commissioner Hardy asked if Judge Bloom was speaking on behalf of
all of the Judges. Judge Bloom stated that he is speaking solely
for himself. Commissioner Hardy stated that correspondence that he
has received from Judge Bloom on other matters has been from Judge
Bloom as the Chief Judge. Judge Bloom reiterated that it was up to
each Judge to decide what to do with their bailiff when Court is
not in session and that he mandates that his bailiff be used at the
security vestibule. Judge Bloom again suggested that Commissioner
Hardy take the matter up with each individual Judge because it is
their decision collectively not his decision as Chief Judge on how
the other bailiffs are used in the building. Commissioner Hardy
stated he only had an issue of when the bailiff is not being used
by the Circuit Judge. Obviously, it is clear the Circuit Judge
needs to have his bailiff. Commissioner Carper requested that Judge
Bloom discuss this at the next Judges meeting and if needed one of
the Commissioners could attend to discuss it.
Commissioner Carper stated that he continues to have concerns
regarding the security in the Parking Building. Commissioner Carper
stated that he did not see a request for additional cameras within
the Parking Building in the Sheriffs memorandum. Commissioner
Carper requested that moveable cameras be placed in the Parking
Garage for a better monitoring of the activities. Judge Bloom
reiterated that their are cameras within the Parking Garage but
they are not properly monitored. Commissioner Hardy asked if during
the day the bailiffs were able to physically monitor the Parking
Garage on an occasional basis. Commissioner Hardy further asked if
the Parking Garage system could afford to hire a civilian security
employee to monitor the garage. Commissioner Carper explained that
currently the County Commission was subsidizing the Parking Garage
Budget. Commissioner Carper requested that the County Manager
review the option of closing the Parking Garage and using an
automated pass system for entry to the building. The County Manager
is to check on liability issues with closing the garage.
Commissioner Carper further stated that the money that is saved by
closing down the Parking Garage could pay for two additional
security personnel. Commissioner Hardy wanted to know if the garage
had been paid off or if the County was still financing it.
Commissioner Carper stated that the building was refinanced.
Commissioner Hardy stated that he believed the most cost effective
way to operate the parking garage was to secure it and restrict who
parks within the building. The Commission decided to discuss the
Parking Garage issue at a later date.
The next recommendation from Sheriff Rutherford is for tinted
glass for safety in the screening area in the front of the security
vestibule. At night with the lights on inside, individuals outside
the building can see within the building, but security personnel
cannot see individuals lurking outside the building. Sheriff
Rutherford stated that they way to solve this issue would be to
tint the windows. After further clarification by Sheriff Rutherford
regarding the tinting, Commissioner Carper stated the tinting of
the glass would be very cost effective.
An additional request would be for another panic alarm at the
front security area. The alarm could trigger at the Sheriffs
Department Headquarters for assistance. Commissioner Carper
recommended that the Sheriffs Department look at also providing
access to the alarm system to Metro 911 so that they may also
monitor the duress calls and provide additional dispatch to the
Judicial Building if needed. Sheriff Rutherford agreed to check
into the connection with Metro 911. Judge Bloom again stated that
it important that security personnel monitor the back security area
to provide additional assistance during an emergency. Commissioner
Carper stated that the current radio system allows the security
personnel to communicate with the personnel located at the Sheriffs
Department. Sheriff Rutherford clarified this statement and said
that the radio does not communicate with the Sheriffs Department
Office. Commissioner Shores asked for clarification of what occurs
if there is an emergency within the Building at the current time.
Judge Bloom stated in theory if an alarm is pulled somewhere in the
building it is communicated to the front entrance and there are
instructions on how to respond.
Sheriff Rutherfords next recommendation was to institute new
written procedures for emergency situations within the Judicial
Building. These written policies would provide information for the
security personnel to follow during an emergency situation. Sheriff
Rutherford stated that they may need assistance from a contractor
in writing the policies. Commissioner Carper requested that the
funds for the contractor be requested through the Court Security
Grant.
The final request from Sheriff Rutherford is for non-lethal
security. The non-lethal security could be placed on an ankle
bracelet and use to control a prisoner within the building. Sheriff
Rutherford further stated that the Judges would have to approve the
non-lethal security prior to it being used. Commissioner Carper
requested that the non-lethal security also be part of the Court
Security Grant. Commissioner Carper requested that the Sheriff seek
permission from the Judges before approving this
recommendation.
Commissioner Shores requested that the Sheriff work with the
Purchasing Department to receive cost estimates for each item
within he recommendations. Commissioner Shores further requested
that a prioritized list be put together. Commissioner Carper
requested that Ms. Herrald coordinate a meeting for Judge Bloom,
Commissioner Carper and Steve Canterbury regarding the Court
Security Grant.
Commissioner Carper requested that the County Manager put
together an action plan for the Security recommendations for the
next Commission Meeting.
Update on traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 60
and C.R. and Witcher Creek Road near Diamond, West Virginia
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Shores
Commissioner Hardy
Commissioner Carper noted that a letter was received by the
Department of Highways during the afternoon. Ms. Herrald explained
that the letter basically stated that the Department of Highways
was not interested in installing the traffic signal at this time.
Department of Highways reviewed the statistics and did not feel
that the area meets the Federal guidelines for a traffic
signal.
Mr. Pauley stated that he made a follow up phone call to Paul
Maddox, author of the letter from the Department of Highways to get
a clear answer from him because the letter was kind of vague. The
County Manager reported that Mr. Mattox agreed to have his Traffic
Engineer schedule a meeting with the Commission next week.
Commissioner Hardy asked if a study was attached to the
conclusion. Mr. Pauley explained that the letter simply noted the
studies but that the information was not attached.
Commissioner Carper noted that the letter stated that the
Department of Highways would not install the Traffic Signal even if
the Commission paid for it.
Commissioner Carper requested that Richard Milam assist with
this project and attend the meeting with the Department of
Highways. Commissioner Carper further requested that Robin
Holstein, Witcher Creek resident attend the meeting as well.
Sheriff Rutherford stated he was familiar with the intersection
because a couple of deputies were injured at that intersection in
car wrecks. He further stated that he worked a double fatality at
that intersection when he was a deputy.
Commissioner Carper indicated that he would speak to the
Governor if a positive outcome did not occur after the meeting with
the Department of Highways.
Discussion regarding release of previously approved budget
allocation to Fund for the Arts
Commissioner Hardy
Mark Dempsey, Fund for the Arts
Commissioner Carper moved approval regarding release of
previously approved budget allocation to Fund for the Arts.
Commissioner Shores seconded. Motion carried. Commissioner Shores
told Charlie Wire that we put you on our budget last year and we
think it is our responsibility to fulfill that responsibility, but
we want you to come to our budget hearings so we know what you are
doing and we can coordinate those things with you. Commissioner
Carper stated he had some concerns that he expressed previously,
and if we are going to give funds to your group then perhaps maybe
those need to be earmarked by us. If they are going somewhere
anyway then we will know. Commissioner Carper has a continued
concern about funding a group that it takes funds and then does a
grant with someone else that we have no control over. We do have an
obligation and too many governments do not follow upon it. We have
been very careful of not using public funds and giving it to a
group that uses those public funds in a way that we would not spend
them. We would not fund a private company. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding request from Humane Association for
additional $10,000 to be placed in their gasoline budget for this
fiscal year
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Carper asked Ms. Clark how much was their fuel
allocation and how much over did it go? Ms. Clark stated we were
allocated $7,000.00 for gasoline and tires. The Humane Association
spent $1,000.00 for tires and oil already, so we are in the hole
now. Commissioner Carper asked how much have you spent for gas. Ms.
Clark stated we have spent right at $7,000.00. Commissioner Carper
stated that line item has been depleted. What do you think it would
take to carry you through the end of the year? Ms. Clark stated she
is asking for $10,000.00. We have three vehicles. We will have to
have tires again and their oil changed. Commissioner Shores moved
approval regarding the request from Humane Association for an
additional $10,000.00 to be placed in their gasoline budget for
this fiscal year. Commissioner Hardy seconded. Motion carried.
Discussion regarding the VAWA Grant for the Prosecutors Office
awarded through the City of Charleston
Commissioner Carper
The Honorable Bill Charnock, Prosecutor
Mr. Charnock stated it was his duty to advise that the Kanawha
County Grand Jury has indicted 61 people and 18 of that number have
been indicted for meth making felonies. In 12 months the
Prosecutors Office has obtained felony meth making indictments
against 105 people. Mr. Charnock presented the Commission with an
annual report and he put in his annual report a recommendation for
Commission action to allow him to fund his office with $24,000.00
more to take our Victim Advocate off the criminal justice services
grant and have her as a full time employee without being reimbursed
through a grant. The purpose of that request is he does not like
using grants to fund personnel. Mr. Charnock thinks they are great
for a one time purchase but does not like using them for full time
employees. More importantly grants end and then you are stuck with
this position. You have this person and the grant is gone and we
have to terminate this position unless the Commission funds the
position. There is no reason the grant is in trouble of being
funded. Mr. Charnock does not want any grant funded positions in
his office. Mr. Charnock respectfully requests an additional
$20,000.00 to have a full time victim advocate in his office under
the current arrangement 1/3 of her salary is from the Commission
revenue and the other 2/3 is grant reimbursement. Mr. Charnock
would just like to get her off the grant. Commissioner Shores
stated he agrees with some of those grants. Commissioner Shores has
been in a bad situation on a lot of personnel grants. Mr. Charnock
stated he did not want to be in that position. The work that our
victim advocate does is exemplary and he would like to have her
full time. Commissioner Carper asked who is your victim advocate.
Mr. Charnock stated it is Caroline Carte. She has been an employee
of the Prosecuting Office for many years and currently under the
Violence Against Women Act Grant. She is responsible for getting
aid and assistance, referrals to victims of domestic violence. If
Mr. Charnock could get her off the grant, she will still council
domestic violence victims but also be able to assist other victims
of crime, refer them to the Court of Claims for claims against the
compensation fund and other victims. Commissioner Hardy asked what
if the grant goes undrawn? Mr. Charnock stated he guessed what they
would do is leave her on the grant and let the money be drawn down
through the remainder of this fiscal year and not have her as part
of the application for year 2007. Commissioner Carper stated would
that not be appropriate to do that when we do our budget. Mr.
Charnock stated it is a budgetary matter. Commissioner Carper
stated we do not have to vote on this right now. Mr. Charnock
stated it would be great if you did. Commissioner Hardy stated he
shares Commissioner Shores feelings on these Federal Grants.
Commissioner Hardy stated that the Federal government is
intelligent on how they do them and makes them irresistible to
local government and has been in the ten years that he has been in
public service. Commissioner Hardy stated you need the position but
as long as the grant does not run out, why would we take her off
the grant? Mr. Charnock stated he would rather she spend her time
providing assistance to victims of crimes than filling out monthly
reports, time sheets and doing the requirements that the grant
requires. Commissioner Hardy stated some of those requirements are
accountability requirements. Mr. Charnock stated arguably. Mr.
Charnock would rather Ms. Carte spend her time doing her job then
fulfilling administrative requirements. Commissioner Hardy asked
what would happen if we do draw down the grant through another
person or we just would not draw down the grant. Mr. Charnock
stated we would not draw it at all. The grant would end for us but
the money would be given back in a big pot which is available to
all municipalities and local government across the state.
Commissioner Hardy stated we are walking away from a grant
opportunity. Mr. Charnock stated we are looking away and turning
our back on free money, and he sees what you are saying but he
takes the position that Kanawha County is really uniquely situated
in that Kanawha County does not need grant assistance in the extent
that the other 54 counties in the state do and by us not drawing
it, you are leaving that money available for the other counties and
political sub-divisions in the state.
Mr. Charnock does not think Kanawha County needs grants. At
least his office does not. Commissioner Carper stated he has worked
with this Commission for the last eight years and through hard work
of this Commission we have literally brought millions of dollars in
grants. Some grants are good and some are bad. Commissioner Carper
asked if Mr. Charnock could you look at this in your budget? Mr.
Charnock stated this is clearly a budgetary issue. Commissioner
Carper stated it is a budgetary issue with him. Commissioner Hardy
stated he understands the logic but as a Kanawha County
Commissioner he thinks we have an obligation to try to maximize our
grant opportunities. Commissioner Carper stated we will fight for
every dollar. Commissioner Hardy remembers sitting on Charleston
City Council under President Clintons administration and President
Clinton said to put $100,000.00 more police officers on the street.
Grants came but those grants ran out but we still voted to take
them and put more police officers on the street.
Commissioner Carper stated if it is ok with you he expects we
can work something out. Commissioner Shores asked can you do
anything with the Day Report Center? Mr. Charnock stated assuming a
person takes a plea, we do. Mr. Charnock does not think its
appropriate that his position to recommend the Day Reporting Center
in exchange for dismiss for reducing the charge. If they want to
plead guilty, we will not oppose. Commissioner Shores asked do you
make recommendations for them? Mr. Charnock stated to be honest my
office tries to stay away from making recommendations. Commissioner
Carper stated you make recommendations for people for probation.
Mr. Charnock stated they try to stay away from that. Commissioner
Carper stated it is a tool you all should consider using more
often.
Ms. Herrald asked if the City of Charleston still going to
submit the 2006-2007 application or are you? Mr. Charnock stated
the City of Charleston will submit it and whether or not it
includes the request for the Kanawha County portion, he does not
know. Commissioner Carper asked if they would administer this and
they handle this as their liaison would that help or you just do
not want to handle this at all. Mr. Charnock stated he just does
not want to deal with it at all.
Update regarding the Kellys Creek Communities Association
Brownfield Grant
Commissioner Carper
Terry Martin, Regional Intergovernmental Council
Commissioner Carper stated he has cautioned this group of losing
$90,000.00. Mr. Martin stated we are getting ready to finalize the
water quality initially with Kelly and Ward. That gives us the
information to bring back the Kellys Creek to a quality situation.
We have had some set back as far as with going to get a refuse
study for the Arch Coal. With the previous Arch Coal and Ward
Estate. Commissioner Carper stated the Commission asked you to come
in and help. You are the facilitator for the group. Commissioner
Carper asked if any members of the group here? Mr. Martin stated
no. Commissioner Carper asked when will the Grant run out. Mr.
Martin stated the 31st of March, 2006. Commissioner Hardy stated
the meeting the other night did not go very well and he was
disappointed at hearing that and he thinks we are going to place
some influence there. Sounds like the purpose of the meeting really
did not occur. Commissioner Hardy asked Ms. Herrald what happened
up there at the meeting? Ms. Herrald stated part of the meeting did
occur but they did not get around to discussing the grant.
Commissioner Carper stated they were attacking the first lady.
Commissioner Hardy stated it turned into a discussion of matters
unrelated to the Brownfield Grant. Ms. Herrald stated it was their
Communities Association Meeting so they had several things on the
agenda but they did not discuss the Brownfield Grant.
Commissioner Hardy stated the Commission is really concerned.
The Commission has given them a lot of rope and Commissioner Hardy
is concerned that they are going to miss their deadline.
Commissioner Hardy asked what can we do to expedite that?
Commissioner Carper stated he got into this before. Commissioner
Hardy stated we have given them the benefit of the doubt and tried
to work with them. Mr. Martin stated if you remember they were
working with Larry Emerson of Arch Coal and working with them
through the transition where Arch Coal and Ark Light were forming a
new company, Mamouth Coal Company with Arch Coal being a 35%
interest in this when it comes out at the end of the day on the
31st of December, 2005, Ark Light bought out Arch Coal. Arch Coal
has no interest in the Ward Estate or that property. They are a new
company that has been formed and does not have an office in
Charleston and has been putting together their management staff.
Mr. Martin is working with Mr. Emerson to see if he could get a
meeting set up with the owners of Mamouth to see if we can get a
right of entry for a refuse study. Arch Coal did not want to
discuss anything.
Commissioner Carper asked when will you be coming in and asking
for us to extend the grant again? Mr. Martin stated he is going to
recommend if they cannot make some determination by your 2nd
meeting in February that they do not ask for the extension of the
grant. Commissioner Carper stated that is not their call. Mr.
Martin stated yes. Commissioner Carper stated we need to send a
letter expressing our concerns and if they are not able to put it
together, where do they stand on it and let us know if there is
something they think we should do. Commissioner Hardy asked that
this be placed on the agenda for the 16th of February, 2006 and
have the group come in.
Discussion regarding 2006-2007 Synfuel distribution
Commissioner Carper
Brent Pauley, County Manager
Susan Blake, Planning Director
Ms. Blake stated the funding scenario will be the same as last
year $333,333.00. Commissioner Carper asked for the date we have to
submit. Ms. Blake stated the middle of February. They have not
given us the dead line but typically it is the middle of February.
Commissioner Hardy moved to move $30,000 of the $40,000 for the
FestivAll's Funds to Yeager Airport. Commissioner Carper asked for
what purpose? Commissioner Hardy stated he does not think it is a
good allocation of synfuel to put more money in FestivAlls Funds
than we are putting in Yeager Airport. Commissioner Carper stated
he certainly agrees with that. The idea of FestivAlls Funds is to
give them a one time kick off. Commissioner Carper thinks that on
this end of the bench we share your support of Yeager Airport.
Commissioner Hardy moved to amend his motion to delete FestivAlls
Funds and put all $40,000.00 into Yeager Airport out of Synfuel.
Commissioner Shores seconded. Ms. Blake stated Synfuel has to be
used for economic development. Commissioner Carper stated Yeager
Airport is building a hanger and putting jobs up there. Motion
carried.
Commissioner Carper stated we can submit it now. Give me the
list. Ms. Blake stated $133,000 to the Ball Park, $125,000 Clay
Center and $35,333 to Yeager Airport. Commissioner Hardy stated he
is moving that we add $40,000 more to Yeager Airport, which would
be $75,333 now. Commissioner Carper stated this money is a grant
that this Commission worked with Mr. Keener when he was in the
House of Delegates and these funds come in from synfuel money from
coal and its money we use for these items. That is how we funded
the Ball Park and Clay Center for our pledge which takes a lot of
pressure off our general line item dollars. Motion carried.
Commissioner Carper stated we will go ahead and submit our Synfuel
application and let us remember not to take it for granted. Every
year we have gone up there and fought for it.
Discussion regarding approval of the Demolition of Substandard
Structures Contract to Pepper Electric Enterprise for the Small
Cities Block Grant Demolition Program
Commissioner Carper
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Terry Sayre, Deputy Director of Planning
Mr. Sayre stated the Contractors Grant was rebid for the fourth
time and we have a successful bidder this time. Commissioner Carper
asked how many houses have we torn down in the last year? Mr. Sayre
stated about 120 houses. Commissioner Carper asked how many did we
tear down five years ago? Mr. Sayre stated he does not know.
Commissioner Carper stated zero. Commissioner Carper commended the
Planning Department for a tremendous job. Commissioner Carper
stated we had to go to the Legislature to get the law so we could
tear down houses. We got the law to do it but did not have the
funding. We got sued a couple of times, learned how to do it
better. It has made a difference. Ms. Herrald stated we are not
ready for the contract to be signed as we are waiting for some
additional information. The Commission could approve the acceptance
of the bid and allow the President to sign the contract when
everything is ready and then ratify the same at the next Commission
meeting. Commissioner Shores moved approval the acceptance of the
bid and to allow the President to sign the contract when everything
is ready and ratify at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner
Shores wants to make sure the contractor has insurance.
Commissioner Carper seconded with the proviso that it be approved
by the County Attorney, County Manager and Purchasing Director and
if anyone thinks it is not what we bid out, let the Commission
know. We will have staff approve the contract for demolition
because we have already bid out. Motion carried.
Update with regard to the hiring of Emergency Services Director,
who will act as the Kanawha County Commissions representative to
the Metro Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to include, but not be
limited to, status of Committee to review applications
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Shores
Commissioner Hardy
Brent Pauley, County Manager
David Fontalbert, Deputy County Manager/Comptroller
Commissioner Carper stated this is just an update. Mr. Pauley
stated the committee met and narrowed the field down to five
applicants that they desired to interview. When those five
contacted, one notified us that he has withdrawn his application.
We are down to four and we will be interviewing the candidates
tomorrow morning. Commissioner Carper asked what do we do next? Mr.
Pauley stated they would finish interviews and make a
recommendation to the Commission to interview on February 2, 2006.
Commissioner Hardy asked how many total resumes did you have? Mr.
Pauley stated 29.
Update regarding the Fire Suppression Project
Commissioner Carper
Commissioner Shores
Commissioner Hardy
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Ms. Whitehead stated we open bids on the first floor of the
mezzanine in the County Clerks Office on February 9, 2006.
Commissioner Carper stated by the 16th agenda we will know the
amount. Mr. Fontalbert and Mr. Pauley are to analyze if there are
funds available and the possibility to see if we have money to pay
for it and prioritize it. Commissioner Carper asked for Ms. Herrald
to see if we could apply some of this to a Grant. Remind everyone
we still have a Court Room in this building and that is one reason
that applies because of Court Room #4.
Discussion regarding the request from the Parks and Recreation
Park Police to use the remainder of their allocated funds for the
2004-2005 Public Safety Grant Committee Funds for Bullet Proof
Vests
Commissioner Carper
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Jennifer Herrald, Grant Coordinator/Executive Assistant
to the County Manager
Ms. Herrald stated Parks and Recreation was granted $20,000.00
for MDTs from Public Safety Grant Committee. The price of the MDTs
was less than originally thought. There is a small amount of money
remaining and Parks would like to use that for bullet proof vests.
Commissioner Carper asked do you know how much. Ms. Herrald stated
less than $5,000.00. Commissioner Hardy asked do you think they
would actually wear them? Mr. Pauley stated he asked the same
question and found out they do assist in off site events such as
the Capitol with other Law Enforcements throughout the County. When
they are out in that environment they have a greater need than at
the Parks and Recreation. Commissioner Hardy stated he could not
imagine them wearing them at Coonskin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday but he
can imagine wearing them at night. Mr. Pauley stated that is when
they are called out. Commissioner Shores stated the Pettigrew
property is a bad location. Commissioner Hardy stated he was
thinking of Coonskin but they do have other properties they take
care of. Commissioner Hardy moved approval regarding the request
from the Parks and Recreation Park Police to use the remainder of
their allocated funds for the 2004-2005 Public Safety Grant
Committee Funds for Bullet Proof Vests. Commissioner Shores
seconded. Commissioner Carper stated we expect them to be used and
not hanging in a closet. Motion carried.
Presentation and donation of 1996 Ford Van from Union Carbide
Corporation Dow Chemical to Day Report Center
Commissioner Carper
The Honorable Mike Rutherford, Sheriff
Dave Farmer, Director, Day Report Center
Representative(s) from Dow Chemical
This item was not discussed and it will be placed on a future
agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNTY MANAGERS REPORT
None
COUNTY ATTORNEYS REPORT
None
COMMISSIONERS REPORT/AGENDA SETTING
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
FIDUCIARY
Status update regarding Commissioners Ruling, Estate of Retha
Imogene Higginbotham
Order Confirming and Ratifying Supervisors Report of Claims and
Settlement Reports
Order Confirming and Ratifying Supervisors Report of Claims and
Short Settlement Reports
Objections and Exceptions
Order Revoking Administratrix, c.t.a - Appoint Administrator,
c.t.a., d.b.n., Estate of Girlden Cleo Bowe
Order Revoking Administrator Appoint Administrator, d.b.n.,
Estate of Dickie W. Bowe
Order Revoking Administratrix, - Appoint Administrator, d.b.n.,
Estate of Jackie R. Bowe
Order, Estate of Christopher P. Bastien
Recommendation and Order, Estate of Pete Romeo
Recommendation and Order, Estate of Leo Fuentes
Order, Estate of Nathaniel Youngblood
Order Referring to a Fiduciary Commissioner, Estate of Elizabeth
Payne Lupardus, a/k/a Sarah Elizabeth P. Lupardus (O. Gay Elmore,
Fiduciary Commissioner)
Commissioner Carper stated although he is present there are
number of matters you pulled because either myself or my Law Firm
is representing someone and Commissioner Carper will not be
participating in them. Commissioner Carper did not participating in
the Estate of Gordon Cleo Bowe, Jackie Bowe and the Estate of
Christopher P. Bastien but for forum purposes he remained present.
Commissioner Shores approved of the above Fiduciary Orders.
Commissioner Hardy seconded. Motion carried. Commissioner Carper
asked Mr. Layne if he had any objection in the one matter and
inquired if he had read the Order in the Bastien Estate? Mr. Layne
stated Bill Chambers has been appointed as Administrator and he had
no objection.
PURCHASE ORDERS
Order Confirming and Approving Purchase Orders in Excess of
$4,999.99 to be issued by the Kanawha County Commission Purchasing
Department:
Vendor
Department
Amount
Comments/Description
Electronic Communications of WV, Inc.
Public Safety
$7,702.95
$4,153.00, installed voter at Malden & receiver at Bee
Mountain; $3,549.95, installed voter receiver at Cedar Grove
IT Solutions Associates, Inc.
Prosecuting Atty.
$13,000.00
Contractual work for computer services for remainder of
2005-2006
Electronic Specialty
Sheriffs Tax
$33,499.00
Video security system for Tax Division per bid specifications
with alternate #1
Elite Woodcrafters, Inc., d/b/a Cole CAD
County Clerk Elections
$14,416.00
4 cabinets @ $3,604.00, pressed particle board with victoria
mahogany laminate
Summit Electric, Inc.
Maintenance
$8,517.00
Install additional lighting in Circuit Courtrooms per agreement
approved by Commission 12/1/05
John P. Slappe Painting Contractor
Maintenance
$8,400.00
Painting front stairway walls with two coats of deflex
semi-gloss, painting handrails, stairs and steel risers to match
existing paint concrete floor with two coasts of porch and deck
enamel
St. Paul Travelers
Commission
$236,485.97
Insurance premium for policy GP06301643, commercial insurance,
policy period 7/1/05 through 7/1/06
Goldman & Associates, Inc.
Planning
$5,500.00
Residential appraisals
Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc.
Planning
$11,823.37
$10,316.46, tipping and recycle fees for Sissonville Cleanup;
$1,506.91, multiple invoices for sub area planning roll-offs for
the month of November 2005
Charleston Newspapers
Sheriffs Tax
$15,559.00
2004 Sheriffs Tax Sale from November 2005
Prestera Center for Mental Health
Commission
$7,500.00
$3,333.33, mental health and PI services, December 2005;
$4,166.67, involuntary emergency medical commitments, December
2005
Federal Signal Corporation
Sheriffs LED
$7,964.73
27 stinger spike systems @ $294.99, State contract
Dohm Cycles
Parks
$9,410.52
Kawasaki Mule for Parks Police per Public Safety Grant Letter of
Intent
Universal Electric
Maintenance
$34,631.36
$25,130.14, install Courthouse generator running conduct, and
wire from LED to basement; $4,501.22, install conduit and wire from
Assessor & Sheriff Tax 2nd floor to basement; $5,000.00,
as-built drawings for Courthouse 1st floor and bookkeeping CAD
Drafting Services
Handley Volunteer Fire Department
Handley VFD
$7,761.79
Reimburse fire truck payment for Handley VFD per Letter of
Intent
Order Confirming and Approving Purchase Orders in Excess of
$4,999.99 to be issued by the Kanawha County Commission Purchasing
Department, contingent upon the approval and posting of a pending
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget Revision (Stephens Auto Center,
$87,698.00; 2006 Crown Victor Police Interceptors for Glasgow,
Belle, Cedar Grove, and Chesapeake Police Departments per Coal
Severance Funding Recommendations approved by the Kanawha County
Commission 1/5/06)
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Commissioner Hardy moved approval of the above Purchase Orders.
Commissioner Shores seconded. Motion carried.
ORDERS
Order Confirming and Approving Cash Disbursements to be made by
the Clerk of the Kanawha County Commission for the General Fund
(documentation available for inspection at the County Clerks
Office)
The Honorable Vera J. McCormick, County Clerk
Order Confirming and Approving Cash Disbursements to be made by
the Clerk of the Kanawha County Commission for Special Funds
(documentation available for inspection at the County Clerks
Office)
The Honorable Vera J. McCormick, County Clerk
Order Confirming and Approving Orders Entered by the Clerk of
the County Commission of Kanawha County, West Virginia (Probate
Order Report 12/1/05 through 12/31/05)
The Honorable Vera J. McCormick, County Clerk
Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to Post all
Budget Revisions, subject to appropriate approval(s), within one
(1) Business Day following acknowledged receipt by the Clerks
Office
Brent Pauley, County Manager
David Fontalbert, Deputy County Manager/Comptroller
Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to Reconcile
all Accounting Trial Balance Differences on a Monthly Basis, and to
Provide said Reconciliations to the Commission no later than ten
(10) Business Days following the End of the Previous Month
Brent Pauley, County Manager
David Fontalbert, Deputy County Manager/Comptroller
Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to Produce
Financial Statements for All FUNDS (Statements of Net Assets and
Activities) and Internally Publish said Statements to be included
on the first Commission Meeting Agenda following One Calendar Month
after Period Ending; that is, Statements are Required to be
Prepared for Internal Publication (Management Use Only) for the
first Commission Meeting in a given Month, One Month in Arrears
Brent Pauley, County Manager
David Fontalbert, Deputy County Manager/Comptroller
The above Order should read as the following:
Order Requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to Produce
Financial Statements for ALL FUNDS (Standard Balance Sheets and
Income Statements) and Internally Publish said Statements to be
included on the first Commission Meeting Agenda following One
Calendar Month after Period Ending; that is, Statements are
Required to be Prepared for Internal Publication (Management Use
Only) for the first Commission Meeting in a given Month, One Month
in Arrears
Order approving overtime for Kanawha County Commission employees
for pay period ending January 31, 2006, for hours worked in the pay
period of December 25, 2005, through January 7, 2006
Brent Pauley, County Manager
Kim Fleck, County Clerks Office, Accounting Department
PAY PERIOD 12/25/2005 - 01/07/2006
NAME
OT STRAIGHT
AMOUNT
OT TIME/HALF
AMOUNT
TOTAL
McCray, Dottie
0.88
$19.46
0.00
$0.00
$19.46
Dunn, Susan
2.21
$47.76
0.00
$0.00
$47.76
Morrison, Rachelle
3.48
$75.20
0.00
$0.00
$75.20
Harrison, Blanche
0.62
$6.96
0.00
$0.00
$6.96
Melton, Joe
9.67
$127.21
0.00
$0.00
$127.21
Estep, Bill
2.92
$34.75
0.00
$0.00
$34.75
Lewis, BJ
3.94
$48.25
0.00
$0.00
$48.25
Lilly, Mindy
0.45
$7.52
0.00
$0.00
$7.52
Lanham, Shellie
3.03
$44.01
0.00
$0.00
$44.01
McDonnell, Larry
3.21
$38.50
0.00
$0.00
$38.50
TOTAL
30.41
$449.62
0.00
$0.00
$449.62
Salary Increase Stephanie Murnahan, Commission (Temporary
Part-Time Status) from $9.50 per hour to $10.00 per hour
(retroactive to January 1, 2006)
Brent Pauley, County Manager
Authorization for the President of the County Commission to sign
bond presented for transfer of previously canceled bonds (Bond No.
R-361)
Marc Slotnick, County Attorney
Order ratifying the transfer of 1998 Ford Crown Victoria (VIN
No. 2FAFP71W9WX146317) to the City of Montgomery on January 10,
2006
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County Commission
to sign sixteen (16) Certificates of Title to the herein listed
vehicles
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County Commission
to sign Duplicate Certificates of Title transferring surplus
vehicles to the Kanawha County Parks & Recreation
Commission
Jerie Whitehead, Purchasing Director
Order authorizing the Clerk of the County Commission to issue a
check in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from Line
Item #002-439.00-800-5-68.00 (Coal Severance Developing Projects)
to the Belle Fire Department per Commission Approval at the
December 15, 2005 Commission Meeting
Brent Pauley, County Manager
Order authorizing the President of the Kanawha County Commission
to sign Customer Name Addendum with Dolphin Capital for the Kanawha
Prosecutors Office (original Lease signed 9/22/05; Order No.
2005-528)
Marc Slotnick, County Attorney
Order requiring the Clerk of the County Commission to void Check
Number 167585 dated June 29, 2005, in the amount of $