Local Hero Recognized and Homeless Task Force Receives Praise at Anniston Work Session and City Council Meeting 1/1/2022
Work Session Bids Bids for the removal of existing roof and re-roofing of the property located at 1025 & 1029 Gurnee Avenue will be held on February 1, 2022 This will be on the next agenda with bids that were received on the 1st. Surplus Equipment Discussion of surplus of equipment for Public Works […]
$39 Million in Investments Brought into Anniston in 2021 – Anniston Work Session and City Council Meeting 1/4/2022
January 5, 2022 Lee Evancho Work Session Nuisances Group 2022-01 Grass/Debris/Vehicles – No discussion Alcohol License Application Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) alcohol license for Yousef Yaqoub, Inc., d/b/a Express Mart 25 located at 1229 Wilmer Avenue within the corporate city limits – No discussion Bids Evaluation of bids […]
Anniston City Council Completes the Vote for Setting up Airport Authority – 10/19/2021
October 20, 2021 Lee Evancho Work Session The meeting began with a warm birthday greeting to Chief Nick Bowles. Audit ending FY2020 Presentation of draft Audit for Fiscal Year 2020. Formation of Airport Authority Resolution approving an Application Seeking Permission to Incorporate an Airport Authority and Authorizing such Incorporation The Mayor addressed that biggest […]
Special Called City Council Meeting Approves Alcohol for Coldwater Mountain Fat Tire Festival
October 8, 2021 Lee Evancho Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order Roll Call Mayor Jack Draper – Present Ward 1 Councilman Jay Jenkins – Absent Ward 2 Councilman Demetric D. Roberts – Present Ward 3 Councilwoman Ciara Smith – Present Ward 4 Councilwoman Millie Harris – Absent Adoption of Agenda – Unanimously Approved […]
Anniston Work Session and City Council Meeting – October 5, 2021
October 6, 2021 Lee Evancho Work Session Bids Advertisement for bids for the demolition of four (4) substandard structures 2021 Modified Payscale Revise the current pay scale to add Step 19 Redistricting Agreement Agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (EARPDC) for redistricting following the recent census Mayor Draper discussion items Update on […]
Anniston Holds Successful Planing Meeting with the Community 9/9/2021
September 10, 2021 Lee Evancho The city of Anniston is working to engage residents in working toward improving their city. One step in this process is a Charrette Workshop. The first meeting was held Thursday, September 9th. Approximately 50 people gathered to take part as city planners and to help develop strategic plans for […]
$1.5 Million Sewer and Water Works Project Discussed at Anniston Work Session and City Council Meeting 9/7/2021
September 8, 2021 Lee Evancho Work Session Rescue Act Funds Discuss collaborative effort with Anniston Water Works Sewer Board and County using Rescue Act Funds – The proposal addressed a need that has been present for a long time according to Mayor Draper. Maps and cost estimates were distributed to the council members. The plan […]
Gun Violence Addressed at Anniston City Worksession and City Council Meeting 7/6/2021
July 7, 2021Lee Evancho Worksessions McDaniel Avenue Safety Consolidation Project Draft Resolution providing for the elimination of a Grade Crossing; repealing all prior actions in conflict herewith; and for other purposes. Research was presented including studies by ALDOT, statistics on accidents at this crossing as well as others. Eliminating this crossing could be done at […]
Coming Soon to Anniston!
We are excited for the launch of the Calhoun County Journal. We will be posting articles as often as possible. It will take some time to develop articles in all our sections. Please be patient as we build content. If you are interested in being a contributing author please let us know as well! […]