BOOK 027 PAGE.446 BARBOUR COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. PRESENT: TIM MCDANIEL PRESIDENT, PHIL HART COMMISSIONER, SUSIE CVECHKO COMMISSIONER, CONNIE KAUFMAN COUNTY CLERK, BEN PROPST COUNTY COORDINATOR AND SHANA FREY COUNTY ADMINSTRATOR Tammy Narog, Tamela Smith, Judy Buckner Larry, Reggie Trefethen, Bayli Helmick, John Cutright, Shonna Fox, Cory Cox, Tony Smith, Ron Skidmore, James Abbot, Corey Brandon, Sharon Righman, Philip Ferguson Tim McDaniel called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. Meeting minutes from January 3, 2017 were approved on a motion by Phil Hart and seconded by Susie Cvechko. John Cutright presented Exonerations. Hart, the settlements were approved. Amateur Civil Emergency Service board. put a list together for the March meeting. Connie Kaufman presented 12 final settlements. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and seconded by Phil Onar motion by Phil Hart and second by Susie Cvechko, Lemuel Jones was appointed to Radio There are several Committee Appointments that need updated. The commission will review these and Tim McDaniel stated that past practice of the commission was to allow commissioners to attenda meeting via telephone if needed. This was approved on a motion by Tim McDaniel and seconded by Tammy Narog provided a report on the Community Corrections Program. Several individuals were moved out ofj jail into treatment. She reported their new furnace was installed and they are pleased. Ms. Nargo discussed the security camera bids. She was ok to stay with the same vendor as the They are currently in the grant submission period and the grant is due March 15. She invited the commission to attend the grant review and she would inform them of the date. Reggie Trefethen attended on behalf of the Philippi/Barbour Regional Airport Authority. Mr. Trefethen discussed some needs at the airport in order to get a steel building erected. The building was funded through USDA and several obstacles have prevented moving forward with construction. Mr. Trefethen reported the funding levels they have through FAA and noted they need to raise an additional $20,000 from the city and county to get the project complete. Once complete they have a company' willing to Susie Cvechko. courthouse and stated their bid was lower. lease the building. # 221261 BOOK 027 PAGE447 Mr. Trefethen also wanted to commend the work of Verle Brown and the Community Correction The commissioners requested more detailed information from the Project Engineer on the steel building Tim McDaniel reported that an appointment to the Airport Authority is needing replaced. This will be Phil Hart had several complaints on road conditions during recent winter weather. He requested for 911 dispatchers to be directed to notify DOH every time service personnel makes the requests, even though they think the DOH is aware of the problem. He would like for this be their protocol. The commissioners were approached by attorneys regarding a Pharmaceutical lawsuit that several counties are participating in with hopes to recover costs the County has consumed through Regional Jail bills, OEM costs, and emergency services costs. Statistically, Barbour County is listed as 28th in the state for pill overdoses. The commissioners feel acquiring an attorney that has the best interest of Barbour County in mind would be most beneficial. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and second by Phil Hart, the commission agreed entering into a contract with Hunter Mullins to represent Barbour County int these Tammy Smith and Judy Buckner Larry presented services and statistical information from Belington and Philippi Libraries. They explained their funding requirements and the requirement of 51% local tax based dollars which comes from the County Commission, Board of Education and City Councils. The remainder oft their budget is from fundraising and fees collected. They are requesting that the Commission considers an increase in their contribution level. The Commission will give careful review of their budget. Ron Skidmore presented a report for the OEM/911 operations. He presented a policy for 911 Recording Requests. This policy details the WV Code and the Barbour County 911 Policy. Fees have been updated He presented an Application for Road Name Change. This application will be required each time a road name change is requested and a fee will be collected at that time. The request will also require 100% of signatures from people the change affects and the applicant provide a proof of property ownership. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and second by Susie Cvechko, they approved the 911 Recording Request Skidmore also discussed upcoming legislative topics that could affect 911 fees and discussed shift and participants of a job well done keeping the airport grounds in good shape. project. discussed at the March Meeting. cases. to meet the average of surrounding counties. OEM is currently reevaluation the Flood Plain Ordinance. and the Application for Road Name Change and their associated fees. schedule changes. Tim McDaniel read the animal control report for January. It has been noted that during snowy weather, there is a section of roof that allows snow to fall onto the handicap walkway. This is a hazard and needs addressed. Architects have been contacted for ideas included putting a cover of the entire walkway to moving the handicap ramp away from the building and installing a cover of the entry way. On a motion by Phil Hart and seconded by Tim McDaniel, this will be tabled until they get clarification on what the bids cover. BOOK 027 PAGE 448 The Commission was contacted by the Community Coordinator at the WVU Center for Service and Learning regarding a service project at Arden Community. Communications with the Arden Community Members and WVU are underway and plans are being developed for a Service project in the Arden area. Tim McDaniel read a thank you letter from NCREMS for the Commission's contribution. Tim McDaniel summarized al letter form the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce will no longer coordinate the Firework event or any other events held at the Fairgrounds. On ar motion by Tim McDaniel and second by Phil Hart, Executive session was entered at 6:47 p.m. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and seconded by Susie Cvechko, regular session resumed at 7:35 p.m. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and: seconded by Susie Cvechko, the Sheriff can move forward ordering three weapons for the: security officers. Clothing for this position was discussed and with this motion the Sheriff can also order two shirts and two pants for each of the security officers. The Next Regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2017 at! 5:00. ASpecial meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2017 at! 5:001 to approve. the 2017-18 Levy Estimate. On a motion by Tim McDaniel and: seconded by Phil Hart, the following final settlements were approved: FREDERICK N. WHITE, CATON NELSON HILL, JR., SYLVIA D. SANDY-ROWAN, FRANCIS C. WILSON, PAUL JAMES THORNE, JR., FREDERICK KARL SCHWIRIAN, ERNEST LANTZ, RONZEL DAVID CAYTON, MARY On a motion by Tim McDaniel and second by Susie Cvechko, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. KOVACH, SHIRLEY M. FRIDLEY, GENE H. MOATS, TEDI MITCHEL NORRIS m.D.l TIMOTHY MCDANIEL, PRESIDENT