A Day of Recognition at the Calhoun County Commission Meeting Marks the End to the 2023 Calendar

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 14th, 2023

• Call To Order
  • Fred Wilson – Present
  • Chairman Danny Shears – Present
  • Carolyn Henderson – Present
  • Terry Howell – Present
  • Lee Patterson – Present
• Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
• Presentation: Extension Office – Children’s Policy Council Literacy Grant
  • Dr. David West introduced Vanessa Wood and Bre Steele to discuss the No Child Left Inside Outdoor Classroom. This classroom has a bond, and 350 seat amphitheater, a waterfall, and many native plants. It was also designated at a National Wildlife Preserve. This allows children to learn in an outdoor environment and not be restricted to the classroom.

• Proclamation:
  • Pleasant Valley High School Volleyball
    • Proclamation showcases the achievement of the PV Volleyball team in their state win.

• • Mrs. Donna Thomas
    • Mrs. Thomas celebrated her retirement with a proclamation and tearful thank you to the work family she has made a the Calhoun County office.

• Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved
• Elected Official/Department Head Comments – 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
    • 620 Sanota Drive, Anniston – Hocking, Havalah
  • Nuisance Dismissals: – Unanimously Approved
    • 1051 W. 33^rd Street, Anniston – Coggins, April
    • 2733 Simpson Street, Anniston – Suburban Living LLC
    • 260 Dawson Avenue, Anniston – Sikorski, David
    • 3531 Ammons Street, Anniston – Ware, Curtis
    • 409 Rice Avenue, Anniston – Ogle, Bruce
    • 138 W. 43^rd 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
    • 435 E. 54th Street, Anniston – Emigh, John
    • 423 E. 54^th 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
    • 430 S. Hunter Street, Anniston – Coleman, Cecil & Mary
    • 924 W. 49^th 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 Gonzalez
  • 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 – 1st Reading no Action Needed
  • Bid Extension Resolution – Pest Control Services – Unanimously Approved
  • Surplus Property Resolutions
    • Highway Department – Vehicles – Unanimously Approved
    • Revenue/Appraisal Department – Office Furniture – Unanimously Approved
    • Landfill/ Recycling – Converter – Unanimously Approved
      • There will be a $8,00 reserve on this item.
  • Public Works Resolutions
    • ARPA Jail Additions and Renovations/Mobile Kitchen – Unanimously Approved
      • The total cost $61,373.00.
    • County Animal Control Facility – Unanimously Approved
      • Instillation of field lines and other septic services. The total cost to not exceed $100,000.
  • 2024 Calhoun County Farmers Market Rules & Regulations, Growers Permit – Unanimously Approved
  • FY2023 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report – Unanimously Approved
  • DataWorks Plus Agreement – Unanimously Approved
    • Total $6,050.00
  • Travel Policy Revision – Unanimously Approved
  • MDA – Oversight Committee Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • For full story please see separate article.
  • 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 a piano.
  • Property Purchase Ratification Resolution – Wellborn Park – Unanimously Approved
  • Wellborn Park – Name Change Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • Park to be named Eli Henderson Park.
  • Board Appointments
    • Calhoun County Community Punishment & Corrections Board – Unanimously Approved
      •  Commission – Danny Shears
      • At Large – Amanda Young
• Public Comments
  • Dr. Weston introduced Preston Hale with the 111 Legion in Oxford. Mr. Hale is helping revitalize Piney Wood Chapel. This will be an ongoing project he has asked the commission to assist with the purchasing of doors.
  • Jon Garlick spoke about his run for Calhoun County Probate Judge. He listed his many certification and strong background in mental health as a large asset to being able to help those that came before him get the help they needed and avoid jail.
  • Dr. Reyes, Calhoun County Superintendent, gave an update on school improvements and sports victory with special recognition to the Weaver Band and their “Domination of any other band in the state.”
  • Julie Borrelli spoke and also mentioned she was running for Calhoun County Probate Judge, but took the time to thank the Commissioners for their hard work. She also acknowledged that much of what is done is not seen and often not released so she want dot publicly thank them for all they do.
  • Linda Hearn with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce gave an update on the many event held over 2023 and also noted many more to come next year.
  • Ed Turner with the Anniston Water and Sewer Board thanked the Commission for the many projects that were accomplished and noted the progress on the Wellborn Tower.
  • Calhoun County Public Information Officer, Brittany Reeves reminded everyone of the pet adoption on 12/22 12:00pm to 4:00 pm at the Calhoun County Animal Control Facility.
• Adjourn – Unanimously Approved – Unanimously Approved
  • Next Meeting: Thursday, January 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.