CCAWV Newsletter 10.2013

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CCAWV Attends WVU Extension'sCommunity Leadership Academy

On October 3rd and 4th, Commissioners and othercommunity leaders from across the state descended uponMorgantown for WVU Extension Service's CommunityLeadership Academy.This year's theme, "Working

Together", was integrated into all of the Academy'ssessions.The keynote speaker, Ed Morrison, discussedhis concept of "Strategic Doing" and led participantsthough an exercise based on a small town's success story.

Participants learned how to entice members of theircommunities to participate in community development,and to discover and use existing resources to moveprojects towards measurable goals.

Students at the Community Leadership Academy were also treated to a lunchtime address by WVU's President, JimClements. Participants could elect to pursue either a Community Leadership or a Local Government Leadership track.Each track o"ered a robust program of continuing education workshops led by engaging instructors.

In addition, this year WVU Extension Service rolled out a new recognition program for individuals who complete stepped"tiers" of instruction: Bronze #24 hours of instruction$, Silver #48 hours$, Gold #72 hours$, Platinum #96 hours$, and

Titanium #120 hours$. At the Titanium level, individuals are placed in a mentorship program to recruit and guide new

participants.Register Today for Your 2013 Regional Meeting!

Dates have been finalized for the 2014 Regional Meetings! The eight regional meeting provide an opportunity forcommissioners to interact with their legislators in an informal, round table setting. During the meetings, which arehosted by di"erent counties each year, legislative priorities as determined by the CCAWV Board at the Fall Board Meetingare discussed.

Fondly Remembering CCAWV Past President

It is with great sadness that CCAWV shares the news of the passing of longtime

member and mentor, Joe Coburn of Mercer County.

In 1959, Joe entered the world of public service when he was elected DeputySheri".Joe was first elected to the o%ce of County Commissioner in 1972 andserved again in 1977. He ran again in 1997 and was in his twenty&ninth year as aCounty Commissioner when he passed.

In addition to tirelessly serving the residents of Mercer County, Joe was an activemember of CCAWV, serving on our board of directors as an ex o%cio memberup until his passing. We are honored to have had such a shining example ofpublic service among our ranks. We extend our deepest condolences to hisfamily. He will be missed.

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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)

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) 345-4639

[email protected]

Vivian Parsons

Executive Director

[email protected]

Megan Stroup

Administrative Assistant

[email protected]

Director's Discussion with Vivian Parsons

BoardofDi

rectorsGood news!The RJA board voted to keep the per diem rate at '48.25 for FY

2015.At the October 17th Board meeting, Director Joe DeLong reported onthe FY 2013 finances.

The RJA saved 48(over last year by streamlining their P&Card purchases andincreased revenues from inmate phone usage by 11(by adding more phones &

implementing a new rate.

Further, through a pilot program currently in onejail, that increased the number of employees and is using a new method ofsta%ng to reduce overtime, RJA has saved '240,000 for FY 2013. TheGovernor has approved implementing the same program in 2 more jails#Southern and Western$ and Director DeLong hopes they will be up andrunning by January 1, 2014. RJA also negotiated new federal per diem rates of'65/day an estimated increase of 16(.

Considering these results over all and the projected number of inmates for nextyear, DeLong recommended that the per diem stay at '48.25. He had hoped topropose a slightly reduced rate, but with DOC currently pulling some 600 oftheir inmates out of the RJA system into newly renovated DOC facilities, andthe possibility of 400 more going out of state, he feared the RJA budget could

not absorb all the resulting e"ects if per diem was lowered also. The boardagreed not to lower the per diem and risk having to raise it again, midwaythrough the county budget year. Delong also went over the current per diemformula and important factors that are not addressed in it. He listed 4 thingsthat are prudent to consider when setting the per diem: 1$ projected inmatepopulation changes; 2$ ancillary revenues from inmates; 3$ federal inmate perdiem revenues; and 4$fugitive inmates #who by nation&wide agreement, stay forfree. For this reason RJA will propose legislative rule changes that will allowRJA to look at all factors that could REDUCE the per diem rate, a proposalsupported by CCAWV.

Trick or treat!!!

It's that time again for the little ghosts andgoblins to make their rounds!! I hope youwill all make your rounds and take part intheRegional Rountable for your area. Thisis your chance to make contact with yourlegislators and discuss the CCA's legislativeagenda.

It's a great opportunity to get some qualityface to face time with them and have thosediscussions. Hopefully everyone had arepresentative go to the ACAworkshopsthat were made available. Some great info was

disseminated to hopefully make our lives easier.Great job of organizing byVivian and Megan!!!! Thanks to both of you for all you do!!

I will keep this short so I can get to our local tent makers to get my ghostcostume made!!! If there are any questions on the CCA legislative issues, just callVivian or your local legislative committee rep and they will be able to fill you in.Have a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

President's Message by Tim McCormick
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Spotlight on a County Commission: Monongalia CountyCrowning Achievement: Receiving approval of the legislature and Governor for excise tax TIF district & a '45Millionproject.Biggest debacle or most embarrassing moment: Changing meeting times back and forth to assist with newly electedCommissioners' schedules.Best advice for other County Commissioners: Don't make promises you can't keep.Funniest thing to ever happen at a commission meeting:We all know the secret signal to shut up and move on.Please list Count Commission sta#:Diane DeMedici, Count Administrator

Eldon A. Callen

Place where I grew up:Morgantown, WV

Real life occupation: Retiredfrom the Federal Prison Systems anda small business owner

Years' experience as a CountyCommissioner: 4 1/2 years

You would be surprised to knowthat I: Spent 24 years in FederalPrison &working, that is!

My personal philosophy: Enjoyeach day, it's a gift.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Making decisions that are in thetaxpayers' best interests, not forother reasons.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?The limited powers granted to the

County Commission by the State.

Who would you invite $living ordead% to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss?The authorsof the U.S. Constitution to see whatthey thought about where

government is today.

L. W. Bartolo Tom Bloom

Place where I grew up:

Philadelphia, PA

Real life occupation:Morgantown High GuidanceCounselor

Years' experience as a CountyCommissioner: 6 months

You would be surprised to knowthat I: I co&wrote the BoogieCadence as a bass drummer atWVU

My personal philosophy:Thosewho expect to reap the blessings offreedom must, like men, undergothe fatigue of supporting it.#Thomas Paine$

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?It is the ultimate in communityservice.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Newspaper editorials in a onenewspaper town.

Who would you invite $living ordead% to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss? ThomasJe"erson) his ideals are still everpresent in our U.S. Constitution andour everyday Commission meetings.

Place where I grew up: I amstill trying to figure out where thatmight be!

Real life occupation: Lawyer

Years' experience as a CountyCommissioner: 2+ years

You would be surprised to knowthat I: Was once blown out of atank by friendly fire.

My personal philosophy:Everyone should be treated withrespect, regardless of their situationand/or opinions.

What do you like most aboutbeing a County Commissioner?Listening to people and assistingthem with any problems they mayhave.

What do you like least aboutbeing a County Commissioner?

People who turn a debate on issuesinto a personal attack.

Who would you invite $living ordead% to your next CountyCommission meeting and whatwould you discuss?My parents.I would like to know how theythought I am doing as a CountyCommissioner.


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Calendar of Events

CCAWV Regional

Roundtables

November, and December 2013Stay tuned for dates andlocations!

CCAWV LegislativeConference

January 26 &28, 2014Charleston MarriottCharleston, WV

2014 Spring Board Meeting

May 18 &19, 2014Wheeling IslandWheeling, WV

2014 CCAWV AnnualConference

August 3 &6, 2014Pullman PlazaHuntington, WV

County Commission OutreachBringing public awareness to the o!ce of County Commissioner

Across the nation, the new Healthcare Exchanges opened on October 1, the first part ofmany changes to existing healthcare laws. Instead of the relief the A"ordable Care Act#ACA$was intended to provide, it has, for many, been a source of confusion and headacheas individuals and employers struggle to determine exactly how the new laws will a"ectthem.As a service to our members, CCAWV put together a panel of experts to providea day&long training on the ins and outs of the ACA.

With representatives from PEIA, the private insurance sector, the WV O%ces of theInsurance Commissioner, and Bailey & Wyant PLLC, CCAWV hopes that participants

will walk away with a better understanding of their obligations, both as employers and asindividuals, under the new laws. Topics covered included a general overview of the

ACA by the WV O%ces of the Insurance Commissioner; a discussion on what publicemployers are doing to help by PEIA; the role of private providers and tips byShenandoah Valley Group; and some issues from the perspective of employment law byBailey and Wyant.

CCAWV would like to extend a hearty thank you to all the presenters! We hope to beable to provide additional guidance in the future as these new laws roll out.

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