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         DATE:  ______________________________                

 

                    

                                                                            MINUTES

                                  PUTNAM COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION

                                                                        June 16, 2009

 

OPENING

 

Commissioner R. Joseph Haynes and Commissioner Stephen A. Andes were present when the 9:00 a.m. meeting was convened in the Putnam County Commission Chambers by County Clerk Brian Wood.  The Pledge of Allegiance followed.  President Gary O. Tillis was absent.

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to appoint Commissioner R. Joseph Haynes as acting President.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously. 

 

BRIAN WOOD, COUNTY CLERK

 

Mr. Wood presented the following documents for the Commissioner’s approval and signature:

 

1.         Edit registers

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve and sign the presented documents.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2009.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

COMBINE AND DIVIDES

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the Assessor’s Combine and Divide Order as presented:

 

Victor Preiser

 

Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

COURT ORDERS APPROVED

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve and sign the following orders and personnel payroll orders:

 

1.         An Order to add to payroll Lucas F. Flowers, Part-time, EMT-B, Department 715, $8.00/hourly, effective June 7, 2009 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

2.         An Order to add to payroll Michael R. Houbre, Temporary/part-time, Summer Intern, Department 405, $9.00/hourly, effective June 15, 2009 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

HAROLD PAYNE, PAYNE & GARLOW

 

Mr. Payne thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve the County over the past eleven years.  The Commission was presented a FY 2009-2010 liability insurance policy renewal.  Mr. Payne presented and discussed coverage with Travelers/Wells Fargo Insurance Services of West Virginia, Inc. and stated that premiums will slightly increase about 4% from last year.  He commended the county for its efforts to encourage safety consciousness.  After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the liability insurance policy renewal as presented by Mr. Payne.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously. 

 

JAMEY HUNT, DAY REPORT DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Hunt’s appearance before the Commission was canceled.

 

BRIAN DONAT, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to issue a check from the Putnam County Building Fund in the amount of $4,825.45 payable to IT Solutions Associates, Inc. for cabling work on the EMS/Garage Project as presented by Mr. Donat.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Donat presented the following orders for approval:

 

1.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer Fund, Jim Ridge Waterline Extension Project SCBG Account in the amount of $8,000.00 payable to the Regional Intergovernmental Council for project administration expenses for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

2.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer fund, Jim Ridge Waterline Extension Project SCBG Account in the amount of $4,486.05 payable to QK4 for engineering services for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

3.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer Fund, Jim Ridge Waterline Extension Project SCBG Account in the amount of $98,744.01 payable to Rover Construction for construction expenses for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

4.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer Fund, Jim Ridge Waterline Extension Project SCBG Account in the amount of $88,475.13 payable to the Putnam County Water and Sewer Construction Account, to reimburse the project expenses for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

5.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $7,500.00 payable to Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC for serving as PSC Counsel for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the orders as presented.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Mr. Donat presented the following orders for approval:

 

1.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Community Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $22.37 payable to Express Printing, Inc. for supplies

 

2.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Community Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $260.15 payable to nTelos for phone service

 

3.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Community Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $981.25 payable to Dave Chadwell for professional services

 

4.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Community Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $1,320.00 payable to Steven M. Presley for psychological services

 

5.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Community Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $675.00 payable to Allie S. Crawford for professional services

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the orders as presented.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve a budget revision for the Animal Shelter to cover training and education as presented by Mr. Donat.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

ESTATE SETTLEMENTS

The Fiduciary Supervisor Ms. Scragg presented the following documents to the Commission and recommended that they be approved as presented:

An Order for a disclaimer of interest in the estate of Maurice H. Young, Jr., deceased, by Wanda Fay Young, wife and beneficiary

 

An Order for Partial Settlement on the estate of Donna A. Summers, deceased

 

An Order to approve and confirm the actions of the Fiduciary Supervisor and/or her deputies on behalf of the Commission from June 8, 2009 through June 12, 2009

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the documents as presented.  Commissioner Haynes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.    

ADJOURN

At 10:55 a.m., having no further business, Commissioner Andes made a motion and Commissioner Haynes seconded to adjourn the regular session of the County Commission until Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Sherry Otey

Commission Assistant