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

Commissioners Gather at StonewallResort for Annual Meeting

Commissioners, county administrators,managers, and assistants gathered at StonewallResort in Lewis County, WV August 4th through7th for the 2013 CCAWV Annual Meeting fortwo and a half days of training and networking.

This year's theme was "Blazing New Trails", andthe agenda was filled to the brim with valuabletraining for what is sure to be a challenging year

ahead. With the Affordable Care Act loomingand jail costs soaring, CCAWV had plenty ofmaterial to tackle.

After an opening reception on Sunday evening,Commissioners rolled up their sleeves and dovein to a full schedule bright and early Mondaymorning. Dave Barton of SVG and WillieParker of the Harrison County Commission spoke about the Federal Affordable Care Act, which is set to roll out thisOctober. Vanessa VanGilder of Behavior Health Sciences presented "Disaster Planning and Recovery". Kevin Snead of theNational Floodplain Insurance Program and Richard Carte gave attendees an "Update on Floodplain Permitting/BiggertWaters Act of 2012". Larry Walker and Barbara Gandy from the Division of Labor educated commissioners about"Prevailing Wage Issues and Construction Projects". Secretary of State Natalie Tennant and House Speaker Tim Miley wereon hand to discuss issues facing West Virginia counties. Another distinguished guest was NACo 1st Vice President RikiHokama, who traveled all the way from Maui, Hawaii to join the meeting. During the lunch break, Mr. Hokama addressedcommissioners about county goings-on at the national level.

Jimmy Lees rounded out the day's speakers with a lively presentation on "Pretrial Release Programs and Drug Courts".CCAWV's Roundtable of Regional Jail Best Practices followed directly, providing commissioners with innovative ways toreduce rising jail costs.

West Virginia State Auditor's Training kicked offTuesday morning with a talk by State Auditor Glenn Gainer III.TheAuditor's Office presented on a wide variety of topics, covering everything from "The Dos and Don'ts of MajorConstruction" (presented by Cindy Whetsell of Lewis County), to "The Tax Exoneration Process" (presented by Jan P.Mundrinich of the State Tax Department), to "Taxable Fringe Benefits" (presented by Shellie Humphrey of the WV State

Auditor's Office).Wednesday morning began with a discussion led by Ora Ash, Deputy State Auditor, on Maximum Allowable Rainy Day FundBalance, Requirements for Grants to Other Entities and Allocation of Funds, etc. After some updates, Joe DeLong, theExecutive Director of the WV Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority delivered a powerhouse speech about theimpressive lengths he and his team have gone to in an effort to rein in Regional Jail spending.John Sorrenti of the WV State

Auditor's Office closed the meeting with a presentation on "Dealing with Media" - something that is increasingly importantin today's media-drenched world.

Commissioners headed back to their home counties with a bounty of information, in addition to memories of new bondsforged and old ones renewed.Thanks so much to everyone who worked hard to make this year's meeting a success!
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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)

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Vivian Parsons

Executive Director

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Megan Stroup

Administrative Assistant

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Director's Discussion with Vivian Parsons

BoardofDi

rectorsThe CCAWV Annual meeting was well attended and

received high marks from those attending. Weworked hard, lots of valuable information was shared,and we enjoyed some nice after hours events. Muchthanks to our host county, the Lewis CountyCommission and Stafffor their major efforts to oursuccess. Congrats to all our award winners!The

August Legi sl at ive Inter ims included financ ia lreporting from the Regional Jail Authority DirectorJoe Delong, the same report that was shared at theCCAWV Annual meeting.

Finance Committee "C" discussed the current magistrate court system andproposed changes. Steve Canterbury, WV Supreme Court Administrator,reported on committee work looking at possibilities including going from acounty magistrate system to a regional system much like the circuit judgesystem.

Government Organization subcommittee "C" discussed Deputy Sheriff

Reserves and the possibility of broadening the use of reserves across WV, aslimited law enforcement officers similar to special deputies. Committeemembers discussed whether removing some current limitations could enhancetheir effectiveness. The Berkeley County Sheriffshared his experience withusing "reserves" (volunteers who have some in-house training) to extend his lawenforcement capabilities.The sheriffexpressed concerns regarding training ifcurrent limitations are removed. '

Some questions were raised regarding liabilities. I am also checking into thisissue and will share more soon. This same committee will discuss countyofficial salary increase methods next month.

I hope everyone made it backhome safelyfromour Annual meeting and Auditor's training inStonewall. Everyone should be congratulated andthanked for their attendance and input for a greatconference. Thank you to Lewis County for their

wonderful hospitality as hosts for the event. Thankyou toFirst Vice -President of NACo,Commissioner Riki Hokama from Maui, Hawaii,forhis attendance and participation with us, letting usknow that NACo is OUR organization and that

weneed to be involved. Riki liked it here in Wild,Wonderful West Virginia so much, I think we have

him coming back again next year when we meet in Cabell County!! Thank youto Vivian, Jennifer and Megan for all that they do for us to make our jobs easier,more efficient and moreeffective!! Mostly, I would like to thank all of you,myfellow Commissioners,and your Administrators for being involved with ourorganization, CCAWV!! You are the backbone of our association and we, likeNACo, are a membership drivenorganization!! Without all of you, we arenothing!!

We may not always agree, but in the end, we move forward to make ourconstituents' lives better than it was the day before. In closing, again, thank youto all that participated and good luck with your fantasy football teams!!!!

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

Crowning Achievement: Summers/Mercer Water ProjectBiggest debacle or most embarrassing moment: Being denied a grant in the middle of an on-going project.Best advice for other County Commissions: Being open-minded in decision makingFunniest thing to ever happen at a commission meeting: Sheriffs practical joke demanding a new cruiser from theNew Commissioner at his first meeting.Please list County Commission Staf: NA

Place where I grew up: Brooke,WV

Real life occupation: Bai lbondsman

Years experience as a CountyCommissioner: 11 years

You would be surprised to know

that I:was a private detective

My personal philosophy: If itsworth doing, its worth doing right.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner:Being in a position to help ourcitizens.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner:Lack of funding to do our jobs.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss: My mother todiscuss the drastic change in oureveryday life.

Bill Lightner

Place where I grew up: City ofHinton/Summers County

Real life occupation: FuneralDirector/Real Estate Sales andProperty Management


You would be surprised to knowtha t I: successfully paddled theUpper Gauley in an open canoe.

My personal philosophy: Laissezles bons tempe rouler

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner:Shaping the future of the county

while serving the community today.

What do you like least about

being a County Commissioner:The slow pace that governmentmoves. The private sector gets itdone.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss: The FoundingFathers of Summers County todiscuss if this is what theyinvisioned the count becomin .

Jack David Woodrum Tony Williams

Place where I grew up: JumpingBranch, WV

Real life occupation: Barber


You would be surprised to knowthat I: like to farm.

My personal philosophy: Treatothers like you would like to betreated.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner:Trying to help the community.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner:When you have to tell someone youcannot help them.

Who would you invite (living ordead) to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss: My dad; just tosee what he would think about mynew job.


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Calendar of Events

September 12-13, 2013WVCoRP Board and AnnualMeetingBridgeport Conference Center,Harrison County

September 22-23, 2013CCAWV Fall Board MeetingHoliday Inn ExpressBarboursville, Cabell County

September 23-25, 2013Legislative Interim Meeting

WV State CapitolOctober 3-4, 2013Community Leadership

AcademyWaterfront Place Hotel,Monongalia County

October 6-9, 2013WVACo Fall Board MeetingOglebay Resort, Ohio County

January 26-28, 2014

CCAWV LegislativeConferenceMarriott Hotel, Kanawha

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County Commission OutreachBringing public awareness to the office of County Commissioner

For the second year in arow, a promising youngstudent f rom MingoCounty won the CCAWVEssay Contest.A panel of

judges read scores ofsubmissions beforese lecting Aer iannaMcClannahan's thoughtfully

wri tten piece. AeriannaMcClannahan wowed thejudging panel with herimpressive vocabulary anddeep understanding ofcounty government. Thisisn't the only honor Aerianna has garnered in recent months - she was also chosen torepresent Mingo County at this year's weeklong West Virginia Ambassadors Camp.

CCAWV Executive Director Vivian Parsons traveled to Williamson to personally presentAerianna and her teacher, Tonya Slone, with a certificate of recognition and cash prizes($300 each for the lucky student and for her teacher). In a ceremony conducted at theMingo County Courthouse, Vivian explained the judging process and congratulated

Aerianna on behalf of the County Commissioners' Association.Aerianna then read heressay to the crowd assembled and answered questions for the local newspaper. MingoCounty Commissioner Greg "Hootie" Smith praised the young wordsmith and thankedthe County Commissioners' Association for sponsoring the contest. He announced thather essay will be posted in the courthouse as a way to educate others about county

government. He also asked if she would be willing to return to Burch Middle School toread her essay to the younger students and share her passion for local government.Half-jokingly, he turned to Aerianna's younger brothers who were in attendance.

"You've got some big shoes to fill," he warned.The County Commissioners' Associationwould like to thank all the students who participated in the contest, and congratulateAerianna once again for her fine work.

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