Calhoun County, AL Calhoun County, Alabama Calhoun County Commission Calhoun County Commission held a regular meeting on the 8th of June

  • Call to place an order

    • Fred Wilson – Present
    • Danny Shears Present
    • Carolyn Henderson – Absent
    • Terry Howell – Absent
    • Lee Patterson – Present
  • Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
  • Adopt Agenda Adopt Agenda Unanimously approved
  • Department Head/Elected Official Comments None
  • Adopt Minutes Unanimously approved
  • Old Business

    • Nuisance Abatements –

      Unanimously approved

      • 1109 West. 49 theStreet, Anniston – Addie, Arlene
      • 707 Parker Street, Anniston – Hallman, Kenneth & Magalene
      • 711 Parker Street, Anniston – Turner, Barbara & Jimmy
      • 3303 Dogwood Avenue, Anniston – AWH c/o Hill, Stan
      • 812 S. Hollingsworth Drive, Anniston 812 S. Hollingsworth Drive, Anniston Rollins, Nancy
      • 4618 Saks Road, Anniston – Jordan, Johnny
    • Nuisance Dismissals

      Unanimously approved

      • 814 N. Hunter Street, Anniston 814 N. Hunter Street, Anniston Rodriguez, Dolores
  • New Business

    • Nuisance Declarations –

      Unanimously approved

      • 423 East. 54 5Street, Anniston – Woodall, Michael
      • 5328 Glade Road, Anniston -Ferrera, Manuel
      • 101E. 54 54Street, Anniston – Haynes, Earline
      • 416 E. 54th Street, Anniston – Russell, Charles
      • 919 Smith Road, Weaver – Hill, Margaret
      • 2800 AL Hwy. 2800 AL Hwy. Anniston Brandford Properties of AL Brandford Properties of AL
      • 4618 Saks Road, Anniston – Jordan, Johnny
      • 4108 Whiteside Drive, Anniston – Wright, Gabrielle & Sherry
      • 931 Vaughn Street, Anniston – End of the Road LLC.
      • 260 Dawson Avenue, Alexandria – Sikorski, David

        • He. Sikorski was present to discuss the matter and to emphasize that the vehicles located on his property were not “junk or abandoned. These are cars he is trying to restore. He was told that the vehicle could be inspected by the code enforcement officials to discuss the best strategy.
    • Bid Extension Resolution – Jail Food –

      Unanimously approved

      • The contracts currently in place are with Osborn Foodservice and Flowers Baking Co. of Birmingham will be extended for two additional one-year terms, with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms if agreed to by both the parties.
    • Surplus Property Resolution – EMA Command Trailer –

      Unanimously approved

      • An 2005 Pace American 12*8.5 Enclosed Trailer currently being used by Calhoun County EMA. Calhoun County EMA will be donated to the Piedmont Police Department providing them an operational mobile command vehicle. EMA Director Myles Chamblee expressed gratitude to the commission for their acceptance of the donation. He also read an email from Piedmont chief Nathan Johnson. Chief Johnson was in a position to miss the event due to an earlier scheduled commitment.
    • ARPA Calhoun County Jail Medical Unit Addition Resolution 35% of the Design Level Unanimously Appropriated
    • G-Squared Professional Service Contract G-Squared Professional Services Contract Unanimously approved
    • ADEM Right of Way Grant Application Resolution

      Unanimously approved

      • This grant gives you an exemption of not exceeding $150,000.
    • Juvenile Justice Grant Resolution – United Way – Success Academy Program –

      Unanimously approved

      • The maximum amount for sub awards is $50,000 for a period of one year.
    • Coosa Valley RC&D Grant Application Resolution Coosa Valley RC&D Grant Application Resolution

      Unanimously approved

      • The grants awarded under these grants are reimbursable. They are to be used in a amount that does not exceed $10,000.
    • Calhoun County Travel Policy –

      Unanimously approved

      • The guidelines for request for reimbursements of expenses for travel have been revised.
    • USDA Wildlife Services Beaver Agreement Beaver Agreement with USDA Wildlife Services Unanimously approved
  • Public Comments

    • Jakob Williamson with the Chamber of Commerce invited all commissioners to attend the State of the Cities.
    • Audrey Maxwell withChamber of Commerce talked about the multitude of occasions scheduled for June and July.
    • Dr. Reyes Director for the Calhoun County Schools spoke of the numerous improvements to the facilities that will be completed during the summer. He also discussed the fantastic athletic success on playing golf, Softball and other teams within Calhoun County.
    • Ed Turner with the Anniston Water Works & Sewer Board spoke of the continuing collaboration and cooperation with County and also spoke of a leak that could require investigation.
  • Adjournment –

    Unanimously approved

    • Next Meeting: Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, 10:00 am