Calhoun County Commission April 11th, 2024 Meeting Highlights

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 11th, 2024

• Call To Order
  • Fred Wilson – Present
  • Chairman Danny Shears – Present
  • Carolyn Henderson – Present
  • Terry Howell – Present
  • Lee Patterson – Present
• Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
• Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved
• Elected Official/Department Head Comments – None
• Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved
• Old Business
  • Nuisance Abatements:   – Unanimously Approved
    • 2191 Parkwood Drive, Anniston – Brian Wright & Jennifer Phipps
    • 2211 Parkwood Drive, Anniston – Katy A Cooper
    • 101 W 35^th Street, Anniston – Corridor Gardens Intown Llc
    • 640 Mountain Road, Ohatchee – John W Sr. & Melda L Turner
    • 914 Patterson Street, Anniston – Pragmatic Invest Llc
    • 51 Johnny Street, Anniston – Sandra Evans
    • 1201 W 34^th Street, Anniston – Willie Hudson & Geniva Fincher
    • 1119 Alexandria Road Sw, Jacksonville – Billy D & Regina Michelle Yates
    • 931 Vaughn Street, Anniston – End Of The Road Llc
    • 1209 Louise Drive, Weaver – Kerri L. Pruitt
  • Nuisance Dismissals: – Unanimously Approved
    • 1405 Willet Street, Anniston – Wesley & Jennifer Angel
    • 1077 Gilberts Ferry Road, Gadsden – Huey D Woodard
    • 2729 Simpson Street, Anniston – Melvin Leigh
    • 79 Sawyer Street, Anniston – James & Mariah Riggins Joshua
    • 2210 Miller Street, Oxford – Bobby Woodrow
    • 10 North Avenue, Anniston – Renee Snyder & Dean Edward Jakiel
    • 81 Seminole Trail, Ohatchee – Clinton Dolin Sr.
    • 97 Seminole Trail, Ohatchee – Clinton Dolin Sr.
    • 2305 Roy Webb Cutoff Road, Piedmont – Justin Smith & Rebecca Mcdaniel
    • 133 Glade Road W, Anniston – John Escareno
• New Business
  • Nuisance Declarations: – Unanimously Approved
    • 1014 W 32^nd St, Anniston – Kara L Smith
    • 3428 Oak Ridge Avenue, Anniston – Caradine Summers
    • 477 Morrisville Road, Anniston – Sammie Lee & Shirley Elston
    • 812 S Hollingsworth Drive, Anniston – Nancy A Rollins
    • 814 S. Hollingsworth Drive, Anniston – Rachel Juanita Haynes
    • 904 W. 32^nd Street, Anniston – Mary Ann Odell Estate
    • 731 S. Ledbetter Road, Anniston – Carolyn Ann Presley
    • 1640 Dripping Rock Road, Piedmont – Angelika Sloan
    • 3519 Gurnee Avenue, Anniston – Dominique Dupree
  • Bid Award Resolutions: –
    • Public Nuisance Removal/Demolition – Unanimously Approved
    • Body/Collision Repairs To County Vehicles – Unanimously Approved
      • Alexander Body Shop was the approved vendor.
    • ARPA Resolution – Clark Road Water Main Project – Unanimously Approved
      • The Calhoun County Water Authority received approval for the utilization of $245,000 in funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act for a vital water infrastructure project. The project, aimed at enhancing water distribution capabilities, entails the extension of a five-inch water main along Clark Road. This initiative represents a significant investment in the region’s water infrastructure, ensuring improved access to clean and reliable water resources for residents and businesses in the area.
  • Surplus Property Resolutions:
    • Appraisal Department Xerox Copier – Unanimously Approved
    • Highway Department Kubota Mower – Unanimously Approved
    • Janney Furnace Mower – Unanimously Approved
• MOA – Mcwhorter/Animal Control – Unanimously Approved
  • An agreement has been finalized between Calhoun County Animal Control and McWhorter and Co., Inc. to enhance facilities for animals in need. The agreement includes the installation of fencing in an area specifically designated for animal exercise, providing a safe and secure environment for their physical well-being. Additionally, McWhorter and Co., Inc. has generously committed to donating funds for the construction of a covered area, facilitating interactions between potential pet adopters and the animals awaiting loving homes. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to animal welfare and community support, ensuring that animals in Calhoun County receive the care and attention they deserve while awaiting adoption.
• Public Comments
  • Audry Maxwell, representing the Chamber of Commerce, unveiled upcoming events in Calhoun County. She highlighted the Noble Street Festival, slated for Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Anniston, alongside the exhilarating Sunny King Criterium bike races that are poised to attract cyclists from across the nation. Additionally, Maxwell spotlighted an historical walk through downtown Oxford, scheduled for the same day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., offering attendees a fascinating glimpse into the city’s rich heritage. Furthermore, she announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Hess Grocery Store at the Back Country Horsemen Trails in McClellan, set to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, offering convenience and amenities to the local community.
  • Jakob Williamson, the public affairs director at the Chamber of Commerce, unveiled that Jacksonville State University President Don Killingsworth and Gadsden State Community College President Kathy Murphy will jointly present a State of Higher Education forum. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at the Ayers Campus of GSCC, this event promises to offer valuable insights into the current landscape of higher education. Attendees can anticipate engaging discussions and informative presentations from both university leaders, providing a comprehensive overview of the role and impact of higher education institutions in the community.
• Adjourn – Unanimously Approved

Next Meeting:  Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 10:00 a.m.