County Commission Meeting November 9, 2023

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 9th

• Call To Order
• Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
• Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved
• Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments
• Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved
• Old Business
  • Nuisance Dismissals: – Unanimously Approved
    • 1504 Piedmont Jacksonville Hwy, Piedmont – Vinson, Rascoe & Donna
    • 6105 Autumn Trail, Anniston – Woodford, Penny
    • 124 Mountain Drive, Jacksonville – Cross, Maurice & Jessica
    • 215 Russell Avenue, Anniston – Neal, Mattie Mae Smith
    • 4215 Wellborn Avenue, Anniston – Robinson, Wanda (Estate)
    • 303 Dogwood Avenue, Anniston – AWH INC.
    • 4618 Saks Road, Anniston – Jordan, Johnny G
    • 1341 Dogwood Lane, Piedmont – Murphy, S Franklin
    • 406 Sequoya Drive, Anniston – Robertson, Geoffrey
    • 255 Dawson Dr., Alexandria – Young, Sara
    • 707 Parker St, Anniston – Hallman, Kenneth C/O St AL
    • 3882 US Hwy 78 E, Anniston – Conner, Flint
    • 1001 Cherokee Trail, Anniston – Humphries, Kevin
  • Nuisance Invoices: – Unanimously Approved
    • 630 S. Colvin St, Anniston – Baumhardt, Ronald & Donna
      • $1,500.
    • 516 S. Ledbetter Street, Anniston – Gautney, Karen
      • $2,750.
• New Business
  • Nuisance Declarations: – Unanimously Approved
    • 400 Permita Court, Anniston – Penick, Henry
    • 463 Alexandria-Jacksonville Hwy, Alexandria – Broome, Herman
    •  620 Sanota Drive, Anniston – Hocking, Havalah
  • ABC Board Applications: – Unanimously Approved
    • Wildwood Grocery and Package, LLC d/b/a Wildwood Grocery (Transfer from Wildwood Food Mart)
    • Wildwood Grocery and Package, LLC d/b/a Wildwood Package – No action as it is first reading
  • Bid Award Resolution:
    • Public Nuisance Demolition/Removal – Unanimously Approved
      • Winning bids were split between Bell’s Contracting and Wendy Thorton. Two projects did not receive bids.
  • Resubdivision Approval – Deerfield Subdivision Phase 3 – Unanimously Approved
  • Property Purchase – Wellborn Park – Unanimously Approved (Commissioner Shears Abstained)
    • The purchase was for $3,900 for 16.19 acres.
    • Commoner Shears noted he abstained because the seller was  distant cousin and he wanted to remain out of the vote, but that he does support the purchase.
    • Commissioner Henderson noted that this had been a dream of her late husband, Commissioner Eli Henderson, and she was excited and proud to be able to see it happen.
  • NEAL Community Foundation Agreement – Challenger Learning Center – STEM Program – Unanimously Approved
    • The County pledges $25,000 per years for four years.
  • Permit-Lease Use Agreement – Gadsden State/Calhoun County Career Academy – Unanimously Approved
    • An agreement with the School can use a portion of county land for care tech training, specifically skid steer training.
  • McWhorter Co., Inc. MOA – Animal Control – Unanimously Approved
    • McWhortor Co., Inc will enter into an agreement to donate work for site improvements for the county animal control.
    • Commissioner Howell noted that this company has been very supportive and wants to do even more to help.
  • Public Works Resolution – Highway Department – Fuel Island Repair – Unanimously Approved
    • The total costs are agreed to stay under $100,000.
  • Employment Contract Modification – County Attorney – Unanimously Approved
  • 2024 Holiday Schedule Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • The holiday schedule will include:
      • December 29th, 2023
      • January 1st, 2024
      • January 15th, 2024
      • February 19th, 2024
      • April 22nd, 2024
      • May 27th, 2024
      • June 19th, 2024
      • July 4th, 2024
      • September 2nd, 2024
      • October 14th, 2024
      • November 11th, 2024
      • November 28th and 29th, 2024
      • December 24th through 26th, 2024
  • Commission Meeting Cancelation Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • The regularly scheduled meetings for November 23rd, 2023 and December 28th, 2023 have been canceled.
• Public Comments
  • Audrey Maxwell with the Chamber of Commerce shared that this is a busy time and there are many events common up and more planned for 2024.
  • A representative for the Calhoun County Schools shared the many athletic achievements as well as building improvements that are happening.
  • Julie Borrelli spoke about her run for Calhoun County Probate judge. She wanted to share her excitement and willingness to put the time and effort that this position requires.
  • Jakob Williamson with the Chamber shared that there was a reception for elected officials next Tuesday and the Berman Museum from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
  • Commissioner Fred Wilson spoke to recognize the Veterans present as well as all who had served.
  • Amanda Draper, County HR Director, thanked the commission for approving the paid holiday scheduled. She stressed this will be an incentive for hiring to have these paid holidays.
• Adjourn – Unanimously Approved

Next Meeting:  Thursday, December 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m.