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County Commision Honors The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

Calhoun County Commission
  • Call to Order
    • Fred Wilson – Absent
    • Danny Shears – Present
    • Carolyn Henderson – Present
    • Terry Howell – Present
    • Lee Patterson – Present
  • Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
  • Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved
  • Proclamations  – Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – Presented by Commissioner Danny Shears
    • Patty Tiller with The Arc of Calhoun and Cleburne Counties stated how much she appreciated the support she has received from the commissioners as individuals and as a group. She also thanked Commissioner Shears who is a former board member of the Arc.

Calhoun County Commission

  • Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments
  • Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved
  • Old Business
    • Nuisance Abatements – Unanimously Approved
      • 409 Rice Avenue, Anniston – Ogle, Bruce
        • Mr. Ogle was present and is currently working with Code Enforcement to bring the property into a good status.
      • 2310 W C Street, Anniston – Ghode
      • 2611 Eulaton Road, Anniston – Land Home Properties
      • 413 Mountain Drive, Jacksonville – Reeves
      • 14 Gray Drive, Ohatchee – BB&T/Truist Bank
    • Nuisance Dismissals – Unanimously Approved
      • 0 Madison Street, Anniston – Jackson, Nelson & Ida
      • 174 Warrior Circle, Ohatchee – Barclay, Robert & Angela
      • 5400 Long Avenue, Anniston – Rissler, Jonas & Pamela
      • 1008 Mary Jane Drive, Anniston – Doss, Gary
  • New Business
    • Nuisance Declarations – Unanimously Approved
      • 2422 Newborn Street, Anniston – Stoval, Felicia & Padgett
      • 2423 Newborn Street, Anniston – Free, Billy
      • 2826 Paul Street, Anniston – Aguilar, Rogelio & Maria
      • 116 Ridgeview Drive, Alexandria – Lugo, Marco
      • 6305 Gunter Street, Anniston – Daniel, William & Ellen
        • Mrs. Daniel was present to let the commission know the property should be within code requirements by Monday.
      • 516 S. Ledbetter Street, Anniston – Gautney, Karen & Betty
      • 1341 Dogwood Lane, Piedmont – Murphy, Franklin
    • Bid Awards Extension Resolution – Unanimously Approved
      • Body/Collision Repairs to County Vehicles
        • Bid is awarded to Skinner Body Shop for body/collision repairs to heavy duty vehicles.
        • Bid is awarded to Alexandria Motors, Inc. for body and collision repairs for non-heavy duty vehicles.
  • Absentee Election Manager Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • Amanda Draper was appointed.
  • Resubdivision Approval – Thomas Family  – Unanimously Approved
    • The property has been reviewed and inspect4ed by the engineering department and meets the provisions of the resubdivision regulations of Calhoun County.
  • OPEB Memorandum of Participation – Unanimously Approved
    • Melissia Wood will be recipient.
  • Department of Youth Services Resolution – United Way/Success Academy – Unanimously Approved
    • The grant amount is $246,100.
  • MOA – Calhoun County Mental Health Officers – Unanimously Approved
    • Agreement between Calhoun County, the Sherif’s department, and the Calhoun County Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • Board Appointment – Highland Health Systems Board – Unanimously Approved
    • Tobi Burt is appointed to fill the unexpired seat of Steven Johnson who was removed from his seat after a conflict was determined.
  • Public Comments
    • Linda Hern with the Chamber of Commerce reminded all of the upcoming Small Business awards and encouraged nominations.
    • Audrey Maxwell with Chamber of Commerce spoke about the community involvement between local and neighboring counties and businesses. They are working with a spirit of cooperation to try to increases tourism in the area.
    • Terry Howell spoke to remind all of the Adoption event at Picketts this Saturday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm and to make sure everybody knew that starting Monday microchipping was available for $20.
  • Adjournment – Unanimously Approved
    • Next Meeting: Thursday, April 13, 2023, 10:00 am

 

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