County Commission Meeting May 13, 2021

May 14, 2021
Lee Evancho

Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Accepted
Proclamation – Be Kind Day (Mental Illness Awareness Day) – Tim Hodges presented the official proclamation that May 20th will be Mental Health Awareness Day. The proclamation was presented in honor of Stewart Chandler. Commissioner Hodges acknowledged that more work is needed for mental health in the schools, jails, and hospitals.
Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No comments
Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Accepted
Old Business
- Bid/RFP Awards
  - Solid Waste Services (Ratify) This contract would go into effect on July 1st and be for three years with an option to extend.
  - Nuisance Demolition/Removal – Holly Trace, Anniston (Mixson) – The recommended bid was from Bail It Out Construction with a bid of $15,000. – Unanimously Accepted
- Nuisance Invoice
  - 322 Ledbetter Street, Anniston – McDonald – Invoice amount was sent for $376 for abatement – Unanimously Accepted
New Business
- Nuisance Declarations
  - 708 N. Ledbetter Street, Anniston – Hicks – no representative present – Unanimously Accepted
  - 616 S. Ledbetter Street, Anniston – Dickson – no representative present – Unanimously Accepted
  - 522 S. Corning Street, Anniston – King – no representative present – Unanimously Accepted
  - 861 Old Coldwater Road, Anniston – Copeland – Representative present. Owner acknowledged the issue and brought the commission up-to-date on the work that has been done. He also let the Commission know of the health issues that were impeding the progress. District Commissioner Henderson spoke up and thanked the owner for the effort and the commission stated they would have no issues working with him because he is making an effort. – Unanimously Accepted
  - 610 Old Coldwater Road, Anniston – Bowman – no representative present – Unanimously Accepted
- Examiners Contract to Audit Federal Awards – Contract amount $16,168 – Unanimously Accepted
- Employment Contract – EMA Director Contract extended to Myles Chamblee – Unanimously Accepted
- Property Acceptance Resolution – This matter was for a Deed to right-of-way – Unanimously Accepted
- Real Estate Sales Contract – Old Fred’s Building Parking Lot – This contract was for $15,000. – Unanimously Accepted
- Coosa Valley RC&D Grant Application Resolution – This resolution is for $7,000 for playground equipment. – Unanimously Accepted
- Coronavirus Rescue Act Fund / Certification Document – Unanimously Accepted
- Courthouse Re-roofing Change Order #2 – Concrete Pavers – Unanimously Accepted
- 911 District Board Appointment – The option was to reinstate Tony Taylor or move forward with a different appointment. Tim Hodges suggested John Blue and the appointment was seconded then voted upon – Unanimously Accepted
- Road Acceptance – Jim Angel Drive – Unanimously Accepted
Public Comments
- Kim Boyd from the Calhoun Chamber of Commerce spoke. She also reported for Audrey Maxwell who is on vacation. She discussed that the Iron Mountain Pass ribbon cutting was a success and thanked Commissioners Hess and Patterson for attending. She mentioned the Ohio Valley Softball Conference on May 12-15. She mentioned the upcoming Cheaha Challenge on May 15-16. She discussed the US Canine Biathlon on May 15-16th. She also talked about the 60th Freedom Ride Anniversary. There will be a virtual program that can be viewed on Facebook live through the City of Anniston’s page. There is also a display at the Greyhound Station that is open to the public from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. She also discussed the horse trails that are opening this summer. Commissioner Hess also talked about the 80+ horse trailers that came to the Horse Event that recently took on Saturday. He also mentioned he spoke with Mr. Smiley with Alabama Power about getting power to the campgrounds.
- Commissioner Hodges wanted to acknowledge that Commissioner Fred Wilson will be speaking at the Freedom Riders event and all commissioner’s were invited. He also mentioned that JSU will be playing at Choccolocco Park.
- Commissioner Carolyn Henderson wanted to speak to the code enforcement officer to thank him for all the work he does and the speed at responding to her requests. She also apologized for putting so much on him. She stated she appreciated what he does.
Adjournment – Unanimously Accepted