BOOK 28 PAGE 173  Barbour County Commission Meeting February1,2021 5:00 pm  SUSIE CVECHKO COMMISSION PRESIDENT, JAMIE CARPENTER COMMISSIONER, DAVIDS STRAIT COMMISSIONER, CONNIE KAUFMAN COUNTY CLERK, SHANA FREY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR James Sandy, James Poling, Brett Carpenter, Derick Spencer, Kim Lewis, Cory Cox, Matt Lambert, Susie Cvechko called the meeting to order at 5:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Due to COVID-19 circumstances, the commission meeting wâs held via conference call. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by David Strait, the. January 15, 2021 meeting  Jessie Wilmer, Wesley Gray, Corey Brandon  minutes were approved. 3/0 Exonerations were presented.  Onar motion by David Strait and seconded by. Jamie Carpenter, five (5) final settlements were STEVEN DEAN WEGMAN, DONALD LEE ZIRKLE, EDWARD JOSEPH SERBACK, MACELLOUISE Tammy Narog submitted the Barbour /Taylor Community Corrections grant budget totaling $326,584.00 for FY21-22 and requested $55,200.00 in local match from each county. This is an increase of $5,200.00. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by Susie Cvechko this Commissioner Cvechko read the proposed Declaration of Oath and Reaffirmation oft the People's Bill of Rights and Constitutions of West Virginia and the United States. On a motion by David Strait and seconded by Jamie Carpenter. The resolution passed unanimously. All commissioners are in support oft the seconded amendment and fully support the Constitution. 3/0 Aresolution opposing any and all efforts by the WVI Legislature to adopt policies and laws that alter the calculations oft the ad valorem tax assessments that would reduce county budgets was adopted on a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by David Strait and passed unanimously. This resolution is a matter of supporting Barbour County, our schools, our emergency services, our seniors and our families. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Commission A discussion was held regarding a lease agreement with Shentel to install beam fixed wireless equipment on the tower located at: 185 Antenna Drive. Iti is anticipated to provide internet service to approximately 499 underserved homes. On a motion by David Strait and seconded by Jamie Carpenter, this agreement was approved. The commission has a continued effort to improve connectivity issues within the county andi feelt this is a stepi int the right direction. 3/0  approved. 3/0  HARRIS, ROBERT PATRICK COLE  request was approved. 3/0  Association. 3/0    BOOK 28 PAGE 174  February1,2021 Page 2  Discussion was held on Sheriff's Department Cruisers. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by David Strait, the purchase of a 2021 Dodge Truck from Elkins Dodge in the amount ofapproximately: $31,600.00 and equipment installation at approximately $6,500.00 was approved. This purchase will be from the County Commission Capital Projects fund. 3/0 Sheriff Carpenter gave a report on the Civil Service testing. Two of nine applicants showed up Sheriff Carpenter requested to appoint James Sandy as the Barbour County Humane Officer. Discussion was held regarding policy and procedures. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by Susie Cvechko, it was approved to pursue James Sandy provided the animal control report. Discussion was held regarding the animal chip reader. On a motion by David Strait and seconded by. Jamie Carpenter, the DataMars OmniMax Derick Spencer presented a consent to hire for Chasity McBee as a fulltime Front Counter Clerk and Mapping Assistant and Phil Ferguson as a parttime-as needed Field Assistant. He also noted ac change of titles for Rebecca Shumway- Deputy Assessor and Heather Plum- Field Data  and no one passed the physical fitness test.  seconded by David Strait this was approved. 3/0  applying for a grant for Law Enforcement Ballistic Vests. 3/0  was approved in the amount of $325.00.3/0  Collector.  A discussion was also held regarding Chasity McBee assisting with Elections in 2022. This will be Deep Freeze Meats submitted a request to install a sign on the Fairgrounds property along Rt. 250. It was determined that privately owned businesses could not place advertisement on Corey Brandon reviewed the Community Vaccination plan. If someone is interested in volunteering at one of these events, they can contact the OEM office at 304-457-5686 or the Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Fire Department representatives requested a meeting with the Cory Cox reported that dispatch had 1,332 calls for services in January and noted that there was  revisited in January 2022 to evaluate need and availability.  county property.  Barbour County Health Department.  Commission at a later date to discuss concerns and procedures.  an increase in severity of calls in January.  OEM reported 48 active COVID-19 cases as of meeting time.  A discussion was held regarding GIS projects that are pending with Region VII Planning and  Development Council.    BOOK 28 PAGE 175  February: 1, 2021 Page 3  Discussion was held on the Rainy Day CDs that are upi for renewal. On a motion by. Jamie Carpenter and seconded by Susie Cvechko, the Rainy Day CDs will be moved from Premier Bank to BC Banki for a 12-month term ata a rate of 0.30%. The CDs are in the amount of $436,175.16 Ad discussion was held regarding Animal Friends. They are requesting consideration to increase their contributions by $1,000. They are currently allocated $500/month: and paid quarterly. It was recommended that they submit a Grants Funds Application andy will be discussed at a later  and 108,182.17. Eight banks were contacted for current rates. 3/0  date.  Tree trimming services was tabled until the February 19th meeting.  Shana Frey requested an approval to submit a 6-month time extension request for the 17th Cycle Courthouse Facilities Improvement: Authority grant. On a motion by Susie Cvechko and seconded  by. Jamie Carpenter, this was approved.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2021.  Ther meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm on a motion by Susie Cvechko and seconded by Jamie  Carpenter.  Susie Cvechko, President    BOOK 28 PAGE 176  RESOLUTION and Our Families  In a matter of supporting Barbour County, Our Schools, Our Emergency Services, Our Seniors  At ar regular session of the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia, held at the Courthouse thereof  on the 15 day of February, 2021, the following resolution was made and entered:  BE IT RESOLVED:  The citizens of Barbour County are hardworking and resilient individuals who are productive members of society and deserve nothing but the absolute best operating government imaginable; II. Barbour County takes pride in providing the services its citizens have earned and deserve; III. Barbour County citizens rely heavily on the responsiveness and effectiveness of their local government IV. Barbour County, West Virginia, the Unites States and the world have faced unprecedented struggles as V. Citizens have earned the right for stability and predictability in how their communities are managed; VI. Counties and all government entities face great difficulty predicting budgets during unprecedented VII. The citizens of Barbour County deserve safe communities, strong schools and reliable emergency VII. Any statewide changes to ad valorem tax assessments must be carefully studied and managed; IX. Reduction in funding to counties for schools, emergency services, law enforcement, seniors and other important services would cripple local economies, harm our families and bring about devastating X. Further, adopting statewide ad valorem tax assessment policies that change predictability and reduce county services at any point is harmful; however, particularly during a global pandemic such changes would add unnecessary burdens on local communities across West Virginia at at time when workers have XI. Senate bill 655 from the 2019 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature would have caused dramatic harm to counties and greatly hampered the ability to provide services that the citizens of XII. We oppose any and all efforts by the West Virginia Legislature to adopt policies and laws that alter the calculations of the ad valorem tax assessments ina a manner that reduces county budgets and the ability XIII. We further oppose any efforts, be it through rulemaking, regular legislation, or any other means, to resurrect the language of Senate Bill 655 from the 2019 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature;  and local government agencies to provide the services they need; aresult of the COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped society;  economic times like those we face now;  services;  consequences;  been displaced and our citizens are relying upon county services more than ever;  Barbour County deserve and need;  tos serve our citizens;  and,    BOOK 28 PAGE 177  XIV. We continue to support the citizens of Barbour County and will work hard every day to ensure their The adoption oft thei foregoing resolution having been moved by) Jamie_Corpenier ands seconded by  safety and harmony. Dowid Shrat  Whereby, Susie Cvechko, President declared said Resolution duly adopted and it is, therefore, ADJUDGED and  ORDERED, that said Resolution be and the same is hereby adopted.  Siler Susie Cvebcko, President  DavidStrait, Commissioner 2-1-202) Date  F    BOOK 28 PAGE 178  Declaration of Oath and Reaffirmation of the People's Bill of Rights and.  Constitutions of West Virginia and the United States  WHEREAS Article II, Section 22 of the Constitution of West Virginia provides, "A person has the right tol keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home and state, and for lawful hunting and WHEREAS the Second Amendment of the United! States Constitution states, "A well regulated Militia,- being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall WHEREAS the right to bear arms is a natural and constitutional right pledged by all officials in West WHEREAS1 the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia recognizes thati federaland: state laws are presumed constitutional until finally declared otherwise by a court of appropriaté WHEREAS the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia in our support for our people's naturalando constitutional rights chose to dos SO under our Oatht to the West Virginia andl United States Constitution andi intend no way to denigrate or disrespect any prior action on this matter by others, WHEREAS the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia is concerned for the rights oft the people to keep and bear arms and all the people'sr rights we have: sworn to uphold. THEREFORE BEI ITRESOLVEDTHAT the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia through our oath declare that we will preserve, protect and defend the United States Constitution and the West Virginia Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and that we will oppose all unconstitutional infringements upon all individual rights as therein required. We reaffirm the Be It Further Resolved, which the undersigned Clerk of the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia, hereby certifies that the resolution set forth above was adopted during an open meeting on February 1, 2021 by the County Commission of Barbour County, West Virginia, with the  recreational use.",a and  not bei infringed.",and  Virginia by their oath making a sanctuary unnecessary, and  jurisdiction;and,  and  people's natural rights and our responsibility to protect them.  following votes:  'Yes No V, - -  Commissioner Susie Cvechko, President  Commissioner Commissioner David Strait  Jamie Carpenter  ATTEST:  Si Dieih Susie Cvechko, Commission President  Lmmuekmulmon  Connie Kaufman, County Clerk