Calhoun County Commission Holds Last Meeting for 2022 and Goes Out With Much Praise to Local Athletes

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held its scheduled Commission Meeting on December 15, 2022.

Call to Order
- Fred Wilson – Present
- Danny Shears – Present
- Carolyn Henderson – Absent
- Terry Howell – Present
- Lee Patterson – Present
Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved
Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved
Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments
Special Recognition
- Hawkeyes Rifle Club represented the state of Alabama at Nationals. They were the only Alabama team present and woman many awards and overall places in the various disciplines and were recognized by the Commission for their hardworking and dedication.
- Sarah Sloughfy – 4H State Ambassador – Ms. Sloughfy was chosen to by a 4H Ambassador and as worked tirelessly to be a leader for the 4H community and represent Calhoun County well. She was recognized for her hardworking and leadership.

Old Business
- ABC Board Application – Ssss22 Llc, D/B/A Choccolocco Food Mart – 2^nd Reading – Unanimously Approved
  - This is for off premises beer and wine license.
- Nuisance Abatements – Unanimously Approved
  - 75 Fieldstone Way, Jacksonville – Hamlin, Mark & Larry
  - 65 Fieldstone Way, Jacksonville – Hudgins, Annie
  - 3210 Oakridge Avenue, Anniston – Barr, Judy & Bennie
  - 3218 Oakridge Avenue, Anniston – Barr, Judy & Bennie
  - 4500 Asbury Avenue, Anniston – Mckinney, Grace & Bryant, Brandy
New Business
- Nuisance Declarations – Unanimously Approved
  - 7329 Rice Avenue, Anniston – Reeves, Billy & Carolyn
  - 1117 W. 49^thStreet, Anniston – Commons, William & Maria
  - 3911 Boxwood Avenue, Anniston – Montalto, Bobby
  - 907 Vigo Avenue, Weaver – Harrast Et Al, Kenneth
  - 15 Timike Drive, Anniston – Santos, Hermenio
  - 60 Turley Drive, Anniston – Everly, Debbie
- Bid Awards
  - Steinburg Bridge Removal – Unanimously Approved
    - Awarded to Jerry Doss Construction as the sole bidder in the amount of $161,500.00.
  - Public Nuisance Demolition and Removal – Unanimously Approved
    - Awards were split amongst Bell’s Contracting and Wendy Thorton for two separate properties.
- Bid Extensions – Unanimously Approved
  - Pest Control Services
    - Service agreement continued for one year with Orkin Pest Control.
- 2023 Calhoun County Farmers Market Rules & Regulations, Growers Permit – Unanimously Approved
- Quality Counts Service Agreement – Unanimously Approved
- Dataworks Plus Agreement – Unanimously Approved
- Local Government Pistol Permit Revenue Loss Resolution – Unanimously Approved
  - Application for a state grant application to apply for lost review sustained by the Calhoun County Sherri’f Office after legislation was voted on for Constitutional Carry.
- EMA EMPG Agreement – Unanimously Approved
- Local Assitace and Tribal Consistency Fund Resolution – Unanimously Approved
- Eulation United Methodist Church Polling Precinct Agreement – Unanimously Approved
- Everbridge by Safeware MOA – Unanimously Approved
- ARPA Resolutions
  - Transfer Station – Unanimously Approved
    - Up to $850,000.
  - White Plains Community Center – Unanimously Approved
    - Up to $750,000.
  - Alexandria Community Center – Unanimously Approved
    - $Up to $125,000.
  - Thankful Park – Unanimously Approved
    - Up to $750,000.
  - Calhoun County Courthouse – Unanimously Approved
    - Up to $86,000.
  - Chief Ladiga Park – Unanimously Approved
    - Up tp $750,000.

Public Comments
- Dr. West thanked to Commission for their continued support and reminded all about the Hog Show this weekend at the AG Center starting at 12:00 pm.
- Representatives from the Agency for Substance Abuse Prevention reminded all of there Gala they will hold to celebrate their anniversary. It will be 2/7/23 at the Oxford Civic Center.
- LaTasha Aguirre also from ASAP spoke about a new program call Safe Care Calhoun County working with pregnant women with substance abuse issue.
Adjourn – Unanimously Approved

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