CCAWV Newsletter 09.2013

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A publication of The County Commissioners' Association of West Virginia - September 2013 -www.ccawv.org

CCAWV Members Vote NO 2014Salary Hike

CCAWV Board Members convened September 22- 23, 2013 in Barboursville to tackle a number ofhot-ticket items, including the possibility of a 2014salary increase bill. Commissioners understandthat their fellow elected official have gone eightlong years without a raise, and appreciate thesacrifices they have made and continue to make fortheir fellow citizens. However, after reviewing

the voting results of al l member countycommissions on the issue, the board had to respectthe will of the entire body.A decisive 70% of theCCAWV membership voted to NOT support thebill in 2014. After much deliberation, and carefulconsideration, the board agreed that it was notfiscally responsible to support a salary increase in2014. Some of the primary reasons commissionerscited to support their decision included:

The still-lagging economy

Dire warnings from state leaders of impending

money woes for 2014 for both State and localgovernments

Continued decreases in coal severance monies

Not the surge expected in oil & gas prices tomake up the loss

The rise of drug-related incarcerations andsubsequent soaring jail bills

Budget cuts on the state and federal levels thatcould reduce grant funding and other resourcesto counties

Recent EPA regulations that will take a furthertoll on already reduced WV coal miningproduction

Slowed production of plants and mines, leading to layoffs and shutdowns across the state, further reducing the counties taxbase and leaving many county taxpayers jobless

Fallout from failed legislative attempts to control county lawsuits due to firing practices, and unfunded mandates

Even some counties that supported a raise in theory admitted that, due to some recent county budget woes, they would nothave enough money in the county coffers to cover the cost of a salary hike.At the end of the day, Commissioners just couldnot support a salary increase for themselves and fellow elected officials when their fellow taxpayers face, in many counties, a10% unemployment rate.

It was not a decision taken lightly. Commissioners began the discussion in August at the annual meeting. It was there theyput the question to a county-by-county vote.The final results of the vote left no question - a full 70% of the membership

voted against supporting any salary increase in 2014.

Jack Woodrum, John Stender, Bernie Fazzini, Don Mason

Mickey Brown, Bob Pasley, Rick Handley, Matt Wender
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President

Tim McCormick, Ohio (234-3628)

Vice-President

Nancy Cartmill, Cabell (526-8634)

Immediate Past President

Ron Watson, Harrison (624-8500)

Ex Officio Member(s)

Joe Coburn, Mercer (487-8306)

District 1-- Western Division

Don Mason, Marshall (845-0482)

John Stender, Tyler (758-2102)

Danny Greathouse, Hancock (564-3311)

District 1 -- Eastern Division

Chair: Janice LaRue, Mineral (788-5921)

Bernie Fazzini, Harrison (624-8500)

District 2 -- Western Division

Agnes Queen, Lewis (269-8200)

Jerry Linkinoggor, Clay (587-4259)


Chair: Mike Taylor, Randolph (636-2057)

J.R. Keplinger, Hardy (530-0284)

Donnie Tenney, Upshur (472-0535)

District 3 -- Western Division

Chair: Mickey Brown, Boone (369-1561)

Rick Handley, Mason (675-1110)


Bob Pasley, Wayne (523-5246)

Jack Woodrum, Summers (466-7100)

Denise Scalph, Fayette (574-4290)

CCAWV

2309 Washington Street East

Charleston, WV 25311

(304) [email protected]

Vivian Parsons

Executive Director

[email protected]

Megan Stroup

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Director's Discussion with Vivian Parsons

BoardofDi

rectorsFall is just around the corner! Its that time of

year that CCAWV starts to concentrate onpreparing for the coming legislative session.Tothat end we are currently scheduling our 8regional roundtables and hope that you will planto attend the one nearest you! The entireschedule of meeting dates & locations will be

coming to you shortly. Be sure to call yourlegislators and invite them to participate also.

Well talk about our legislative priorities for2014 and also discuss issues particular to eachregion.

Also coming soon, CCAWV is hosting 3 regional opportunities to learn moreabout the Federal Affordable Care Act and how it relates to counties. InMonongalia County, October 11th; Braxton County, October 16th; and inMercer County, October 18th.

We are just putting the finishing touches on our program and registration formsshould already be in your hands! This is a membership benefit, withoutregistration fees to member counties! Lunch will be provided.

Any county employee who has responsibilities for compliance of the ACAshould attend this workshop.

Commissioners, you are ultimately responsible for compliance and Irecommend that you also attend, so that even if youre not doing the task, youare cognitive of the responsibilities and deadlines that must be met! Dont becaught unprepared if the US Department of Labor comes auditing!

Good morning, afternoon or evening!! you arereading this, you get to pick which one!!!

The Legislative Committeeand Board of theCCA just met recently in Barboursville for ourfall board meeting. Thank you to NancyCartmilland Chris Tatum for being such

gracious hosts!!! They did a heck of a job!!!

The legislative agenda has been set andsoon itwill be time to go to work on our agenda.

Congratulations to our new legislativechairperson, Ms. Nancy Cartmill. She and her

committee put together a great agenda for all of us to work on. Pay attentiontotheRegional Roundtable dates, times and locations for your county!!Please make every effort to attend so you can stay on top of what we are all

working for. Interact with your legislators and help them help us!!

Once again, our legislativeagenda isset. If you have any questions or ideas,please let Vivian or Megan know! Enjoy the fall colors that are coming soon andstay safe and healthy!!!!

President's Message by Tim McCormick
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Spotlight on a County Commission: McDowell County

Crowning achievement: Federal Prison and Correctional CenterBiggest debacle or most embarrassing moment: We were sitting in the Judge's chamber a few years ago and a fewceiling tiles fell.Best advice for other County Commissions: Always be honest with the public.Funniest thing to ever happen at a commission meeting: During one of the probate hearings one family member saidto the other, "Mama never liked you anyhow."Staf: Jennifer Wimmer, Administrator; CliffMoore, Manager; Frances Hale, Grant Coordinator; Cathy Patton, PRDirector; Judy Heath, CIAD director

Place where I grew up: Leckie,WV

Real life occupation:Counselor

Years experience as a CountyCommissioner: 20+ years

You would be surprised to knowthat I: Played professional

football.

My personal philosophy: Helpthose who help themselves.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Helping others.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Not having the funds to do projectsthat need to be done.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss? My Dad -changes that have taken place in ourcounty.

Gordon O. Lambert

Place where I grew up: Welch,WV

Real life occupation: Owner ofMcBride Electrical and SterlingDrive-In

Years experience as a CountyCommissioner: 2 years

You would be surprised to knowthat I: I'm a certified scuba diver.

My personal philosophy: Treatpeople the way you want to betreated.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Trying to improve the county.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?

How long it takes government to doanything.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss? Robert Byrd- I would get suggestions on how todo things better.

Harold McBride Ray Bailey

Place where I grew up: Iaeger -Panther & Bull Creek, WV

Real life occupation: Educatorand owner of private business

Years experience as a CountyCommissioner: 4 years

You would be surprised to know

that I: I love golf.

My personal philosophy: Treatothers as you want to be treated.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Helping people.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Not able to do or give things to helppeople that need help.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss? Past countyleaders - things they should havedone to help our county prosper.


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Calendar of Events

Friday, October 11, 2013

CCAWV ACA RegionalTrainingRamada Morgantown Hoteland Conference CenterMorgantown, WV

Wednesday, October 16,2013CCAWV ACA Regional

TrainingFlatwoods Days Hotel andConference CenterSutton, WV

Friday, October 18, 2013CCAWV ACA Regional

TrainingHoliday Inn ExpressPrinceton, WV

Regional Roundtables -October, November, andDecember 2013

Legislative ConferenceJanuary 26 - 28, 2014

Charleston MarriottCharleston, WV

This is a monthly publication for county commissioners and their staff, Associate members and other interested parties."POWERED BY BRICKSWITHOUTSTRAW

County Commission OutreachBringing public awareness to the office of County Commissioner

Every year at the AnnualMeeting, several awards are

g iven out to recognizecommissioners who have

gone above and beyond the

cal l of duty. The first ofthese awards given out wasthe 2013 Early Bird Award,

which is given to the firstcounty to pay their CCAWVdues. This year's winner wasPocahontas County. Thank

you for your d i l igence ,Pocahontas Commission!

The next award presentedwas the James H. BootonRising Star Award. The recipient of this award issomeone who has displayed exceptional potential forleadership by being an engaged, active participant of theCounty Commissioners' Association. This year's RisingStar was Craig Jennings of Preston County.Congratulations, Craig! Keep up the great work!

The West Virginia State Auditor's Office presents anaward every year to the county commission that bestexemplifies the qualities of teamwork, having a unified

vision, and using each individual's unique talents for thebetterment of the county. This year's Thelma J. StoneMemorial Achievement Award went to Monongalia

County. Congratulations to Commissioners Eldon A. Callen,Bill Bartolo, Tom Bloom, and Administrator Diane Demedicifor their outstanding teamwork!

Diane DiMedici, Rennetta McClure, Eldon A. Callen, &Mack Parsons, Senior Deputy, WV State Auditor's Oce

Craig Jennings

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