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                                                                            MINUTES

                                  PUTNAM COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION

                                                                    February 23, 2010

 

OPENING

 

President R. Joseph Haynes, Commissioner Stephen A. Andes and Commissioner Gary O. Tillis 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.    

 

BRIAN WOOD, COUNTY CLERK

 

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

 

1.         Edit registers and checks

 

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

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the minutes of February 9, 2010.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the minutes of February 18, 2010.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENTS

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the Assessor’s Erroneous Assessment Orders as presented:

 

David &/or Peggy L. Meadows, Jesse S. &/or Kimberly Stutler, Ryan B. Thompson, Mendy &/or Garland Harless, III, four for Spectrasite Communications,

 

Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

8 Erroneous Assessments were approved totaling $4,163.92 in deduction of taxes.

 

Denied:  Kevin P. & Carla A. McKenzie

 

COURT ORDERS APPROVED

 

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

 

1.         An Order to make a payroll change for Gregory L. Wolfe, Full-time, Paramedic, Department 715, $12.35/hourly, effective February 21, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

2.         An Order to make a payroll change for Lisa D. Copley, Full-time, Accountant Specialist, Department 402, $47,369/annually, effective March 1, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

3.         An Order to make a payroll change for Elizabeth Sunyog, Full-time, Assistant Prosecutor, Department 405, $47,690.16/annually, effective March 1, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

4.         An Order to make a payroll change for Lesli D. Forbis, Full-time, Legal Assistant, Department 405, $29,644.80/annually, effective March 7, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

5.         An Order to make a payroll change for Diana B. Bailey, Full-time, Legal Assistant, Department 405, $41,873.60/annually, effective March 7, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

6.         An Order to make a payroll change for Kimberly A. Pullin, Full-time, Legal Assistant, Department 405, $25,606.40/annually, effective March 7, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

7.         An Order to delete from payroll Hope H. Hinrichs, Full-time, Office Assistant III, Department 404, effective February 20, 2010 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

8.         An Order to issue checks from the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund to the Parks and Recreation Commission in the amount of $45,000.00 and the Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $45,000.00 as presented by the Commission Assistant

 

Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

TERRY MARTIN, REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL COUNCIL

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to authorize the President to sign the Final Performance Report for the Jim/Bee Ridge Waterline Extension Project as presented by Mr. Martin.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to authorize the President to sign the final drawdown payment of $2,000.00 to the Regional Intergovernmental Council as presented by Mr. Martin.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Tillis read aloud a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application to construct the Manila Ridge Waterline Extension project.  Commissioner Tillis made a motion to authorize the President to sign the Application for Manila Ridge as presented by Mr. Martin.  Commissioner Andes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

Commissioner Tillis read aloud a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application to construct storm sewers in the community of Hometown.  Commissioner Tillis made a motion to authorize the President to sign the Application for Hometown Storm Sewers as presented by Mr. Martin.  Commissioner Andes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

MARK SORSAIA, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to authorize the President to sign a VOCA Grant Application as presented by Mr. Sorsaia.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

FRANK CHAPMAN, OES DIRECTOR

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to authorize the President to sign a Mapping and Addressing RFP Grant Award as presented by Mr. Chapman.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

DUSTY HURLEY, PROJECT MANAGER

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to authorize the President to sign a Request for Payment and Certification of Completion for the Community Participation Grant – Parks and Recreation totaling $14,000 as presented by Ms. Hurley.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

JENNIFER SCRAGG,  COUNTY ATTORNEY/FIDUCIARY SUPERVISOR

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to accept the CSSI proposal for a new fiduciary software program as presented.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

BRIAN DONAT, COUNTY MANAGER

 

Mr. Donat presented the following orders for approval:

 

1.         An Order to issue a check from the General County Fund in the amount of $76,000.00 payable to the Water and Sewer Fund for engineering costs on the Manila Ridge Waterline Extension Project

 

2.         An Order to issue a check from the General County Fund in the amount of $390.00 payable to County Commissioners Association of West Virginia for commissioner training

 

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

 

3.         An Order to issue a check from the Water and Sewer Fund in the amount of $1,097.35 payable to Mid Atlantic Storage Systems, Inc. for the Jim/Bee Ridge Water Main Extensions Project

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the order as presented.  Commissioner Tillis seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

4.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $20.00 payable to Kimberly Sanford Sizemore for mileage reimbursement

 

5.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $25.00 payable to Swana Lovejoy for mileage reimbursement

 

6.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $91.00 payable to Jamey W. Hunt  for mileage reimbursement

 

7.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $324.71 payable to nTelos for phone service

 

8.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $330.00 payable to Allie S. Crawford for professional services

 

9.         An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $135.00 payable to Kimberly Sanford Sizemore for professional services

 

10.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $39.49 payable to Express Printing Inc. for a wireless router

 

11.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $2,960.00 payable to Prestera Center for mental health services

 

12.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $135.00 payable to Chris Moles for professional services

 

13.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $1,200.00 payable to Masonic Temple Association, Inc. for Mason County rent

 

14.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $23.50 payable to Kroll for drug testing

 

15.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $160.14 payable to Appalachian Power for service

 

16.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $88.27 payable to Express Printing, Inc. for miscellaneous office supplies

 

17.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $1,190.00 payable to Steven M. Presley for professional services

 

18.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $1,215.00 payable to Dave Chadwell for professional services

 

19.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $63.75 payable to Heartland Publications LLC for advertising

 

20.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $448.12 payable to Mountaineer Gas Company for service          

21.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $30.00 payable to Compton Office Machines for copier and feeder lease

 

22.       An Order to issue a check from the Putnam County Criminal Justice Fund in the amount of $64.77 payable to the City of Pt. Pleasant for utilities

 

Commissioner Andes made a motion to approve the orders as presented.  Commissioner Tillis 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 to disburse the sum of $244.00 from the Fiduciary Special Fund made payable to Brian Wood, Clerk, for recording of settlements

 

An Order to reopen the estate of James Melvin King, deceased, for the sole purpose of cashing a check made payable to the estate of James Melvin King, deceased

 

An Order to approve and confirm the actions of Fiduciary Supervisor and/or her deputies on behalf of the Commission from February 8, 2010 through February 12, 2010; and February 16, 2010 through February 19, 2010.

 

An Order to appoint Lisa M. Moye of 3661 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV 25213, as Fiduciary Commissioner for Putnam County and affirming Timothy J. Lafon and Alexander J. Ross as Fiduciary Commissioners; that any other Fiduciary Commissioner appointments are hereby vacated

 

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

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.   

 

ADJOURN

At 10:25 a.m., having no further business, Commissioner Andes made a motion and Commissioner Tillis seconded to adjourn the regular session of the County Commission until Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Sherry Otey

Commission Assistant