Calhoun County, AL Calhoun County, Alabama Calhoun County Commission Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on December 14th, 2014 on Thursday 2023.

  • Call to place an order

    • Fred Wilson – Present
    • Chairman Danny Shears – Present
    • Carolyn Henderson – Present
    • Terry Howell – Present
    • Lee Patterson – Present
  • Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
  • The presentation: Extension Office – Children’s Policy Council Literacy Grant

    • The Dr. David West introduced Vanessa Wood and Bre Steele to talk about the The No Child left Inside Outdoor Classroom. The school has bonds, a 350 seats amphitheater, waterfall, and a lot of native plants. The area was also designated as an National Wildlife Preserve. It allows children to study in the natural environment and not be limited to the classroom.
  • Proclamation:

    • Pleasant Valley High School Volleyball

      • Proclamation highlights the accomplishments by The PV Volleyball team in winning their state championship..
    • Mrs. Donna Thomas

      • Mrs. Thomas celebrated her retirement by announcing her retirement and giving a an emotional thank you to the team she’s created for her Calhoun County Office.
  • Adopt Agenda Adopt Agenda Unanimously approved
  • Elected Official/Department Head Comments There are no comments
  • Adopt Minutes Unanimously approved
  • Old Business

    • ABC Board Application –

      Unanimously approved

      • Wildwood Grocery & Package LLC, d/b/a Wildwood Package (2 nd reading)
    • Nuisance Abatements: –

      Unanimously approved

      • 463 Alexandria-Jacksonville Highway, Alexandria – Broome, Herman
      • 600 Sanota Drive, Anniston – Hocking, Havalah
    • Nuisance Dismissals: –

      Unanimously approved

      • 1051 West. 33 street Street Anniston Coggins, April Coggins, April
      • 2733 Simpson Street, Anniston – Suburban Living LLC
      • 262 Dawson Avenue, Anniston – Sikorski, David
      • 3531 Ammons Street, Anniston – Ware, Curtis
      • 409 Rice Avenue, Anniston – Ogle, Bruce
      • 138 W. 43rd Street, Anniston – Barton, Donna
      • 2033 Old Choccolocco Road, Anniston – Taylor (EST), John & Hobson, Cathy
      • 2045 Old Choccolocco Road, Anniston – Taylor (EST), John & Hobson, Cathy
      • 6012 Holly Trace, Anniston – Denny, William
      • 2826 Paul Street, Anniston – Aguilar, Rogelio & Maria
      • 400 Permita Court, Anniston – Penick, Henry
    • Nuisance Invoices: –

      Unanimously approved

      • 435E. 54 435 E. 54Street, Anniston – Emigh, John
      • 423 East. 54 423 E. 54 street, Anniston 423 E. 54th Street, Anniston Woodall, Michael
  • New Business

    • Nuisance Declaration: –

      Unanimously approved

      • 2422 Newborn Street, Anniston – Padgett (EST), Flora & Stoval, Felicia
      • 1005 Duncan Avenue, Anniston – Vaughn, Margie C/O King, Ricky
      • 433 S. Hunter Street, Anniston – Coleman, Cecil & Mary
      • 924 West. 49 the Street Anniston 924 W. 49th Street, Anniston Craig, Jerry
      • 2718 Paul Street, Anniston – Moates (EST), Sara C/O Moates, Brian
      • 628 Parker Street, Anniston – Thomas, Wendy
      • 309 Russell Avenue, Anniston – Torres, Catarino Gonzales
    • ABC Board Applications

      • Circle K Stores Inc. (d/b/a Circle K Store 2709326 (Transfer from Mapco Express 5117) – Unanimously approved
      • Family Dollar Stores of Alabama LLC (d/b/a Family Dollar 33570ABC Board Application The Board Application is for 1st Reading, No action required
    • Bid Extension Resolution Pest Control Services Unanimously approved
    • Surplus Property Resolutions
      • Highway Department – Vehicles – Unanimously approved
      • Revenue/Appraisal Department Revenue/Appraisal Department Office Furniture – Unanimously Appropriated
      • Landfill/Recycling Converter –

        Unanimously approved

        • There is a $8,000 reserve for this item.
    • Public Works Resolutions
      • ARPA Jail Renovations and Additions/Mobile Kitchen

        Unanimously approved

        • The total cost was $61,373.00.
      • County Animal Control Facility –

        Unanimously approved

        • Field lines installation as well as other septic systems. The total cost should not exceed $100,000.
    • 2024 Calhoun County Farmers Market Rules & Regulations and The Growers Permit Unanimously approved
    • FY2023 – County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report FY2023 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report Unanimously approved
    • DataWorks Plus Agreement –

      Unanimously approved

      • Total $6,050.00
    • Revised Travel Policies – Unanimously approved
    • MDA MDA Oversight Committee Resolution

      Unanimously approved

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    • AT&T Video Services Agreement – Unanimously approved
    • Flock Agreement –

      Unanimously approved

      • Contract amount $75,000.00
    • Donor Agreement Saks Community Center –

      Unanimously approved

      • Donation of the piano.
    • Real Estate Purchase Resolution Wellborn Park – Unanimously approved
    • Wellborn Park – Name Change Resolution –

      Unanimously endorsed

      • Park is to get the name Eli Henderson Park.
    • Board Appointments
      • Calhoun County Community Punishment & Corrections Board –

        Unanimously approved

        • Commission – Danny Shears
        • At Large – Amanda Young
  • Public Comments

    • It was Dr. Weston introduced Preston Hale in his 111 Legion at Oxford. Preston. Hale is helping revitalize Piney Wood Chapel. It will be a continuous project. He’s asked the commission to aid in the purchase of doors.
    • Jon Garlick spoke about his campaign in the race for Calhoun County Probate Judge. Garlick cited his numerous certifications and a solid background with mental healthcare as an important advantage to assist those who were before him receive the help they need and avoid the risk of jail.
    • Dr. Reyes, Calhoun County Superintendent, provided an update on improvements to schools and the sports team’s victory, with special mention to The Weaver Band and their “Domination of all other bands within the State.”
    • Julie Borrelli addressed the audience and said she would be running for the position of Calhoun County Probate Judge. However, she did not hesitate to thank all the Commissioners for their dedication to their work. She also said that a lot of the work done isn’t seen, and frequently not made public, so she wanted to be sure to publicly acknowledge them for their work.
    • Linda Hearn with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Linda Hearn, Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, gave an account of various events scheduled for 2023. She she also mentioned many more coming up next year.
    • Ed Turner with the Anniston Water and Sewer Board expressed gratitude to Commission members for their efforts. Commission for the numerous projects that were completed. He also acknowledged the progress of Wellborn Tower. Wellborn Tower.
    • Calhoun County Public Information Officer, Brittany Reeves reminded everyone of the adoption event for pets on 12/22, 12:00 pm – 4:45 pm in Calhoun County Animal Control Facility. Calhoun County Animal Control Facility.
  • Adjournment – Approved Unanimously

    Unanimously approved

    • The next meeting is Thursday, 11 January 2024. 10:00 a.m.