MARION COUNTY COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 22nd, 2017
The Marion County Commission sat in regular session pursuant to its
adjournment on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017. Present were Commissioner
Elliott, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner VanGilder were in attendance
Sabrina Haught led the Court with a prayer. Jesse Corley led the Court with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
President VanGilder called the meeting to order.
The proceedings of Wednesday February 1st, 2017, together with those had and
done under the supervision of Janice Cosco, Clerk and Recorder for the Marion
County Commission February 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th
and 21st, 2017 were approved as submitted and signed.
Commissioner Elliott moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 and accept them as presented. Commissioner
Garcia seconded. President VanGilder concurred.
For the record, notes Mark Trach, Assessor presented to the County
Commission the following Exonerations for approval.
Dated February 22nd, 2017
Nos. #2017-64 through #2017-87
Pursuant to the recommendation of Mark Trach, Assessor and approval of
Patrick Wilson, Prosecuting Attorney; Commissioner Elliott moved that the
President sign Nos. #2017-64 through #2017-87. Commissioner Garcia seconded.
President VanGilder concurred.
The Commission received an Order of Probate of Wills from the County
Clerk’s Office for the month of January, 2017. County Administrator Kris
Cinalli stated that this Order is a list of Estates in which have been admitted to
Probate in the County Clerk’s Office, in vacation of the Commission, from
January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017 pursuant to West Virginia Code §415-10, as amended.
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Commissioner Elliott stated that hearing no objection moved that the
Commission sign the Order. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President
VanGilder concurred.
This day came David A Glance, Fiduciary Supervisor for Marion County,
West Virginia, and presented to the Commission His Report of Claims and First
and Final Settlement Reports for the following estates which reports he has filed in
the Office of the County Clerk of the County Commission, pending confirmation.
There being no further objections received to these reports and no errors
appearing, the Report of Claims and First and Final Settlement Reports are hereby
ratified, confirmed and approved.
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At a Regular Session of the County Commission of Marion County, West
Virginia, continued and held February 15th, 2017.
This day came David A. Glance, Fiduciary Supervisor for Marion County, and
presented to the County Commission the Waivers and Applications for Short Form
Settlements, Proposed Settlements and Annual Settlement Reports filed by the
personal representatives of the following estates, which he has reviewed and
approved and which are the same estates which were advertised for proposed
settlement in the February 7th, 2017, issue of the Fairmont Times West Virginian,
all in accordance with West Virginia Code 44-3A.
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Commissioner Elliott stated that hearing no objection moved that the
Commission sign the Order. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President
VanGilder concurred.
The Commission presented the Resolution for naming West Virginia State
Office complex “Joe Manchin, III Office Building”.
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Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission sign the Resolution.
Commissioner Garcia seconded. President VanGilder concurred.
The Commission received a request for advice and consent from James C.
Riffle, Sherriff, to hire Jack O. Flint, III as Deputy, full time with benefits, to be
effective February 21, 2017.
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Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission grant its advice and consent
to hire Jack O. Flint, III as Deputy, full time with benefits, to be effective February
21, 2017. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President VanGilder concurred.
The Commission received a request for advice and consent to hire Loretta
Gillespie to fill dispatch position vacated by Chris Griffith, effective February 6,
2017.
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Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission grant its advice and consent
to hire Loretta Gillespie to fill dispatch position vacated by Chris Griffith, effective
February 6, 2017. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President VanGilder
concurred.
The Commission presented the appointment of Zana Nesselrotte to the
NCWVCAA Board.
Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission appoint Zana Nesselrotte to
the NCWVCAA Board. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President VanGilder
concurred.
For the record, note the Commission received the Grant Adjustment Notice
from the West Virginia Community Corrections Grant Program; (17-CC-10) our
Day Report Program to change three employees to be funded by grant funds.
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The Commission received a request for funding for the Veteran’s Appreciation
Day Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Palatine Park.
Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission appropriate $1,000.00 from
the Hotel/Motel Fund. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President VanGilder
concurred.
The Commission received the Results of “Bright Futures for Marion County
Students” field trip day. Lauren Prinzo came before the Commission and
presented a short detail of the events that took place at the Bright Futures field
trip.
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For the Record, note the Marion County Commission received from the West
Virginia State Auditor’s Office the Marion County FY 2017-2018 Certified
Apportion values of the Public Utility Property located in Marion County.
The Commission presented the Opening of proposals for sliding door
entrances. The Commission received 4 bids to be opened and was by the
Commissioners; the bids are as follows:
Company
Bid Amount
• May Contracting
$36,000.00
• Stanley Access Technologies
$35,790.00
• Automated Entrance System Inc.
$39,314.00
• Allegheny Entrance
$32,950.00
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President VanGilder asked for a review of the submitted bids to compare each
that all companies are bidding on the same equipment and plans.
Commissioner Elliott moved that the Commission refer the bids to the County
Administrator Kris Cinalli and County Attorney Chuck Shields to see if they meet
all the requirements of bid package. Commissioner Garcia seconded. President
VanGilder concurred.
George Belloni wanted to thank the Commission for their support of Veteran’s
Appreciation Day Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Palatine Park. He added that Bob
Evans is assisting by donating a percentage of day’s sales on two occasions in
March and April to the event. Mr. Belloni stated that any leftover funds will be
donated to the Korean War Memorial.
Jesse Corley presented an update on the Marion County Solid Waste and
thanked the Commission for all of their support. He added that the Brownfield
Representative is coming in to see what type of development can occur on the
property they own which is approximately 300 plus acres.
Chris McIntire spoke on the funding for the 911 Center in that they receive
from the phone company $2.25 per land line in the County. He added that those
phone lines are decreasing rapidly; therefore, their revenue is down. He along
with others Centers throughout the State are proposing legislation this session in
Charleston to change the fee from the phone companies to electric companies. He
continued that they have been in contact with the Power Companies and there does
not seem to be an issue transferring to them. He added that the y will also receive
the 3% handling fee that the phone companies receive in processing the 911 Fee.
Chris added that Belinda Biafore has been a great asset in this process along with
Mike Caputo and Bob Beach. He added that without this change there will be a
growing shortfall in revenue that will fall back to the Commission for funding. The
Commissioners were supportive of this endeavor and are in favor of seeing and
assisting in this matter.
Frank Jarman from the Family Resource Network presented a handout on a
community meeting at White Hall Municipal Building to cover among other topics
prevention prosecution of drug related issues. He asked that the Commissioners
attend for their support. He also stated that there will be a Hero Awards Dinner
on April the 2nd in which the Commissioners are asked to attend honoring such as
Tim Manchin, Natalie Tennant and Mary Jo Thomas.
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Warren Hilsbos spoke to the Commission about community revitalization and
wants to work with local leaders in order to make our community a better place to
live.
President VanGilder stated that he like his statement that local solutions are
the best remedy to local problems. He and Commissioner Elliott informed him to
get in touch with Nancy Bickerstaff in order to have a local contact that makes a
difference in what she is involved. They added that she can show you how to get
things accomplished. Bob Gribben stated that he is pleased that someone of his
age wants to get involved in community service.
Tom Antulov a deputy county clerk wanted to thank Jeff Biafore and his
department for making shelves in Jacob’s Building that would allow the Clerk’s
Office to store some of their records. Lauren Prinzo also wanted to thank Jeff and
his department for all that they do. She added that all you have to do is to call them
and whatever it is repaired.
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There being no further business to come before the County Commission, it is
ordered that this Commission do now recess until, Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 at
10:00 a.m. for the next scheduled County Commission Meeting.
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Ernest VanGilder, President
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