WEST VIRGINIA:
At a regular meeting of the Raleigh County Commission held on the1st dayof June 2010 in the Commission Courtroom thereof:
PRESENT: John Humphrey, President
John Aliff, Commissioner
Pat Reed, Commissioner
The meeting was opened with Pledge of Allegiance to Flag and prayergiven byRev. Wes Rigdon, Lester Baptist Church
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IN RE:EXONERATIONS
Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve 4 exonerations,28 cancellations and0refunds for personal property; and 0exonerations,2cancellations and0 letters of correction for real property as presented today. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Reed. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT A)
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IN RE: SHERIFF TANNER – NEW EMPLOYEE – KIMBERLY CERNUTO
Sheriff Tanner requested approval to hire Kimberly Cernuto for a vacant position in the tax department.
Jeanette Hannah, Chief Tax Deputy presented Ms. Cernuto to the Commission for approval. Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve the hiring of Kimberly Cernuto. Motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT B)
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IN RE: DREMA EVANS, ASSESSOR – NEW EMPLOYEES – CASEY BOLAND, MERILENE MANNING, PATRICK
SNAIDOWSKI, HATTIE WICKLINE AND PATSY HOUCK
Motion to approve those presented for part time summer employment made by Commissioner Aliff. Motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT C)
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IN RE: RANDOLPH GREER AND JANET HAROLD – WINDING GULF RESTORATION ORGANIZATION –
VANDALISM, ANIMAL CONTROL, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND CELL TOWER
Mr. Greer, president of the Winding Gulf Restoration Organization presented Janet Harold, who is the commander of the Neighborhood Watch Group. Mrs. Harold spoke to the Commission regarding some needs and concerns of the community; as in the need of a cell phone tower, which enable emergency vehicles to get information while in the area. Also Ms. Harold addressed the need for Law Enforcement presence in the area. She would like to see patrols vehicles drive thru town, not just do a drive by. They do have drug problems in a certain area and juvenile vandalism, which usually escalates in the summer months. She expressed the community’s appreciation for the Commission’s help with the sewer system and asked for any assistance the Commission could give the community, as they are doing things to help themselves.
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IN RE: JEFF WOOD – OFFICE OF COALFIELD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FAYETTE, NICHOLAS AND
RALEIGH COUNTIES
Mr. Wood addressed the Commission regarding updating the Land Use Master Plan for Surface Mine Operations only. The original plan was passed in November of 2003 and as a result of the legislative changes made last year (2009), Mr. Wood believes the county needs to add the Burning Rock Areas and any part of the Boy Scout Project areas that are in our County. After a discussion with the Commission and Mr. Terry, Planning and Zoning Officer, Mr. Terry will get with Zoning Commission and Judy of 4-C Economic Development Authority and update the information. The Coalfield Community Development Office in conjunction with Marshall University will update and reprint the map at no cost to the County.
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IN RE: DUI GRANT APPLICATION
Dennis Sizemore, County Administrator presented an application for a $5,000 DUI Grant Application which needs a motion to approve the application and authorize the president to sign any and all related documents. Commissioner Aliff made the motion as presented. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT D)
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IN RE: PARTICIPATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR BURNING ROCK OFF ROAD PARK
County Administrator presented a Community Participation Grant Application in the amount of $2,500 to purchase a Public Announcement System. Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve the grant application and authorize the president to sign any related documents. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT E)
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IN RE: HELEN SEWER PROJECT
Drawdown #25, in the amount of $19,000 requires signature of the president. (SEE EXHIBIT F)
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IN RE: HOMELAND SECURITY REGIONAL COORDINATOR AGREEMENT
Jack McVey, Regional Homeland Security Coordinator presented the Grant Application in the amount of $75,000 for the continuation of the Homeland Security Region Five Coordinator Position for F. Y. 2010-2011 needs the approval of the Commission. Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve the grant and authorize the president to sign all related documents. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT G)
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IN RE: HOMELAND SECURITY DRAWDOWN – CITY OF BECKLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT PLANNING
Drawdown in the amount of $2,167.00 requires signature of the president. (SEE EXHIBIT H)
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IN RE: HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT APPLICATION – MASS MIGRATION FUNDING
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS
CITIZEN PREPAREDNESS
Jack McVey, Regional Coordinator updated the Commission on the work completed throughout Southern West Virginia and gave a summary of 2009 Grant Allocation totaling $442,409.00. Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve the grant applications as presented and authorize the president to sign all related documents. Motion seconded by Commissioner Reed. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT I)
IN RE: RALEIGH COUNTY AIRPORT EDA PROJECT DRAWDOWN
Drawdown #5 in the amount of $108,269.00 requires the signature of the president. (SEE EXHIBIT J)
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IN RE: BUDGET REVISIONS
County Administrator Dennis Sizemore presented the Commission with several revisions to bring the year end budget into balance. First is revision #3 to the General County Fund in the amount of $119,000 and requires the approval of the State Auditor’s Office. He also has in-house revisions for the following offices; the Prosecuting Attorney, the County Commission, GIS, the County Courthouse, other buildings, Central Garage, Building Code, County Clerk Elections and the County Clerk. Commissioner Aliff made a motion to approve the revisions as presented by the Administrator. Commissioner Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT K)
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IN RE: OLD BUSINESS
NONE
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IN RE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
NONE
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IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NONE
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IN RE: VACATION ORDERS
Commissioner Aliff moved to approve the Vacation Orders from May 18, 2010 to May 31, 2020 inclusive. Seconded by Commissioner Reed and motion carried. (SEE EXHIBITL)
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IN RE: FINAL ACCOUNTINGS AND WAIVERS OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
The following Final Accountings and Waivers of Final Settlement were read into the minutes and approved.
(SEE EXHIBITM)
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IN RE: BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Aliff made a motion to appoint Scott Worley to the Raleigh County Community Action Board to fill a vacancy. Commissioner Reed seconded the appointment. Motion carried. (SEE EXHIBIT N)
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Meeting adjourned until thenext regular meeting, June 15, 2010 at 10:00 am.
s/s______John Humphrey
P R E S I D E N T
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