Calhoun County (AL) – On Thursday, January 12th 2023, the Calhoun County Commission met as per their regular schedule.

  • Call to Order

    • Fred Wilson – Present
    • Danny Shears – Present
    • Carolyn Henderson – Present
    • Terry Howell – Current
    • Lee Patterson – Current
  • Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance – Unanimously Aproved
  • Adopt Agenda – unanimously approved
  • Comments from Elected Official/Department Head –
  • Special Recognition – Donoho High School Volleyball team

    • The state champions were named to the Donoho school. After being placed in a more competitive category, they won.
    • These are the winners

      • Lily Grace Draper
      • Mary Marshall Perry
      • Ansley Simmons
      • Hannah Sprayberry
      • Sarah Waggoner
      • Estalla Connell
      • Ryals Jones
      • Blair Kitchen
      • Samantha Wakefield
      • Callee Taylor
      • Kate Willamon
      • Coach: Anna Taylor
    • You can read the article about their win for more information.
  • Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Aproved
  • Old Business

    • ABC Board Application – SSSS22 LLC, d/b/a Choccolocco Package Store –

      Unanimously approved

      • This lounge retail liquor license is located at 3400 Choccolocco Road, Suite B in Anniston.
    • Nuisance Abatements –

      Unanimously approved

      • 329 Rice Avenue Anniston – Reeves, Billy & Carolyn
      • 907 Vigo Avenue, Weaver – Harrast ET AL, Kenneth
      • 15 Timike Drive, Anniston – Santos, Hermenio
    • Nuisance Dismissals

      Unanimously approved

      • 1117 W. 49 th St, Anniston – Commons, William & Maria
      • 3911 Boxwood Avenue Anniston-Montalto, Bobby
      • 60 Turley Drive, Anniston – Everly, Debbie
      • 2305 Roy Webb Cutoff Road Piedmont – McDaniel Justin & Rebecca
      • 507 Oak Lane Anniston-Hooper, Jason
      • Anniston, Champion, Greta, 320 W. Medders Street
      • 711 W. 62nd Street, Anniston – Allen, Ricky
      • 0 Eulaton Road, Anniston – Sims, Larry & Coppitt. Eugenia
      • Anniston – Bence, Rhonda, 5512 Chandler Street
      • 94 Bailey Street, Anniston – Minniefield, Mattie
      • Anniston – Hopson, John (EST), 2033 Old Choccolocco Road
      • 1213 Carter Street Anniston – Jordan, Jennie
      • Anniston – Manis, Lora, 0 Adams Street
    • New Business

      • Nuisance Declarations –

        Unanimously approved

        • 322 S. Marshall Street Anniston-Winningham, Harold, c/o Greg
        • Anniston – Winningham, Harold, c/o Greg
        • 331 S. Ledbetter Street Anniston-Winningham, Harold, c/o Greg
        • 1504 Piedmont Jacksonville Road, Piedmont – Vinson, Rascoe & Donna
      • Annual Report 2022 County Rebuild Alabama –

        Unanimously approved

        • The annual report shows that $1,965,305.65 was spent on two Rocky Hallow Road projects as well as a Viggo Road project.
      • Surplus Property

        Unanimously approved

        • Commissioner of Licence – 2013 Ford F-150 truck
      • Property Acceptance

        Unanimously approved

        • Commissioner of License – 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
      • Flock Safety Service Agreement

        Unanimously approved

        • This money was used to purchase ten tag reader cameras, two in each district. This will allow the Sheriff’s Department to monitor roads.
      • Counseling Services for Prospective Law Enforcement Officers: Contract Extension Resolution

        Unanimously approved

        • The contract was extended for an additional year at no cost.
      • Board Appointments

        • Calhoun County Community Punishment & Corrections Authority – At Large –

          Unanimously approved

          • Fred Wilson selected Amanda Young.
        • MPO Citizens Advisory Committee – District 2 –

          Unanimously approved

          • Bill Williams was the chow to fulfill the unfinished term of Julie Borelli.
      • Calhoun County Policy Resolution

        Unanimously approved

        • The human resources department made minor changes to the language.
    • Public Comments

      • ASAP representatives spoke out to remind everyone about the GALA that will be held at the Oxford Civic Center on February 7, 2012.
      • Audrey Maxwell, Chamber of Commerce, reminded everyone about upcoming events and that the focus was on regional chamber events rather than just one county.
      • Dr. Reyes discussed the County School System’s many successes and discussed the upcoming community meetings.
      • David West reminded everyone about the upcoming AG Shows. Contact the Calhoun County Extension Office for more information.
    • Adjourn – Unanimously Aproved