June 11, 2021
Lee Evancho
Commission Meeting
* All Commissioners Present
- Call to Order
- Invocation
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Adopted
- Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Adopted
- Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No comments
- Special Presentations
- David West with the County Extension Office introduced Shaquilla Burks of A Vision Daycare and also Sheree Taylor. Ms. Burks has received certification for Supporting Breastfeeding mothers using daycare. She is now teaching this certification to childcare providers in Calhoun County. This is available to both licensed and unlicensed providers and is free. The purpose is to stress that breast feeding is the best start at life and can be continued even in a daycare environment.
- The second presentation was made by J.D. Hess. Commission Hess welcomed Jerry Oaks of Back Country Horsemen of America as well as Sherry Brown and Gemma. The Back Country Horsemen have adopted Sassy Tails, a special needs program. The program works with children and helps them have fun. The goal is not just to teach them to ride. It is to give them a fun experience and to also give their parents the opportunity to just see their children enjoy life. Commissioner Hess presented Gemma with a check for $1,500 to continue supporting this program. They offer many activities through this program. A few activities are the paint a pony program (animal friendly paints are used) and various games. They also provide ramps for wheelchair accessibility. The McClellen Chapter of Back Country Horseman is proud of this program and looks forward to adding more in the near future.
- Old Business – Abatement Unanimously Passed
- 105 Wayside Drive, Aniston – Dill (no representatives present)
- 107 Wayside Drive, Aniston – Dill (no representatives present)
- New Business
- Section 5311 Public Transportation Program Resolution – Unanimously Passed
- ABC Board Application – Bryant Feed and Seed (1st Reading) – No action needed
- Public Comments
- Audrey Maxwell from the Calhoun Chamber of Commerce talked about the success of the American Cornhole Tournament last weekend at JSU. She mentioned many events this past May and coming soon this month that have brought in tourists and will bring in more. She also mentioned the upcoming Noble Street Festival July 3rd and 4th as well as the Dixie Tournament at Choccolocco Park that has 50+ teams signed up. She stated that she was excited that the hotels were full from the many events being held.
- Adjourn – Unanimously Accepted
