Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. This meeting was followed by a reception for County Administrator Mark Tyner
- Call To Order
- Fred Wilson – Present
- Chairman Danny Shears – Present
- Carolyn Henderson – Present
- Terry Howell – Present
- Lee Patterson – Present
- Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance
- Adopt Agenda
- Elected Official/Department Head Comments
- Senator Keith Kelly was present, but stated he was just here to listen and support.
- Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved
- Old Business
- Nuisance Abatements: – Unanimously Approved
- 519 S. Corning Street, Anniston – Judy Lynn Heining (Est.)
- 514 S. Corning Street, Anniston – Ruth Hayes c/o Patsy Moss
- 510 Parker Street, Anniston – John H. Goodwin Sr.
- 10 Elaine Street, Alexandria – William P. Frachiseur & Shawn Hill
- 10668 Al. Highway 77, Ohatchee – Richard Eugene Wilson
- 901 W. 32nd Street, Anniston – Doreen Holley Pepper
- Nuisance Dismissals: – Unanimously Approved
- 731 S. Ledbetter Street, Anniston – Carolyn Ann Presley
- 41 Boozer Drive, Anniston – Alan Investments III LLC.
- Nuisance Invoices: – Unanimously Approved
- 245 Smith Road, Oxford – Robert & Donna Hale (Est.)
- Total amount of $326
- 1071 W. 33rd Street, Anniston – Tony Hewitt c/o State of Alabama
- Total amount of $326
- 620 Sanota Drive, Anniston – Havalah Hocking
- Total amount of $526
- 628 Parker Street, Anniston – Wendy Ellen Thomas
- Total amount of $1,026
- 4810 Old Birmingham Highway, Anniston – Doral A. Haynes & Jerre L. Etals
- Total amount of $2,526
- 6238 Cane Creek Circle, Anniston – Alexander Eugene & Kevin Mack
- Total amount of $276
- 245 Smith Road, Oxford – Robert & Donna Hale (Est.)
- Nuisance Abatements: – Unanimously Approved
- New Business
- Nuisance Declarations: – Unanimously Approved
- 50 Coleman Lane, Anniston – Phillip Lipham
- 89 Wildman Road, Anniston – Joseph D. Smith Jr.
- Owner was present to state the majority of the work was done and will meet with Code Enforcement following the meeting.
- 1012 Patterson Street, Anniston – Jerry D. O’Dell c/o William Doyel O’Dell
- 2305 W. D Street, Anniston – Johnathan D. Hardy
- 427 Russell Avenue, Anniston – Delbert & Chandell Worley
- 1726 Willett Street, Anniston – Caradine Summers
- 5408 Glade Road, Anniston – Lisa V. Emigh & Jesse Woodard
- ABC Board Applications:
- Dollar General Store 30439 – 1st Reading no action required
- Located at 1165 West Point Road in Jacksonville
- Dollar General Store 30462 – 1st Reading no action required
- Located at 7423 AL HWY 9 in Anniston.
- Dollar General Store 30439 – 1st Reading no action required
- Bid Award Resolution – Landfill Timber Sale – Unanimously Approved
- Cherokee Timber Company with a bid amount of $350 per acre.
- Insight Public Sector Agreement – Animal Control Camera – Unanimously Approved
- Two year commitment in the amount of $3,650 for the 1st year and $3,000 for the 2nd year.
- Residential Waste Extension Resolution – Arrow Disposal Service – Unanimously Approved
- Extened services through July 1st, 2027
- ARPA Resolutions:
- Alexandria Community Center Improvements – Unanimously Approved
- Approved up to $20,000.
- Landfill Transfer Station Renovations – Unanimously Approved
- Approved up to $1,300,000.00
- Landfill Transfer Station Improvements Amendment – Unanimously Approved
- Change Order to amend to reflect the new costs. Total amount not to exceed $110,479.96.
- Alexandria Community Center Improvements – Unanimously Approved
- InfoSeal Service Agreement – IT Department – Unanimously Approved
- One year agreement through 5/13/2025.
- Bank Authorization Signature Resolution – Unanimously Approved
- Authorizing the addition of Melissia Wood as a signatory.
- Credit Card Equipment Agreement – Unanimously Approved
- Justice Technology Fund Allocation Resolution – Unanimously Approved
- $5 per case will be allocated to the Justice Technology Fund
- Coosa Valley RC&D Grant Application Resolutions:
- Webster’s Chapel Playground Equipment – Unanimously Approved
- Up to $15,000.
- Camp McClellan Improvements – Tourism – Unanimously Approved
- Up to $15,000.
- Webster’s Chapel Playground Equipment – Unanimously Approved
- Board Appointment – Beautification Board, District 5 – Unanimously Approved
- Gene Lockette appointed by Commissioner Patterson
- NACO Voting Delegate Appointment – Unanimously Approved
- Commissioner Lee Patterson nominated
- Commissioner Lee Patterson nominated
- Employee Contract Modification – Human Resource Manager – Unanimously Approved
- Extension of contract
- Employee Contract – County Administrator – Unanimously Approved
- Jonathan Gaddy will be the new Calhoun County Administrator.
- Nuisance Declarations: – Unanimously Approved
- Public Comments
- Representatives from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and spoke about an upcoming event called Ballers Against Bullets on June 10th at the Anniston Performing Arts Center
- Audrey Maxwell with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Tourism spoke about the many events being held in Calhoun County.
- Dr. David West mentioned the recent Earth Day event that served so many local students. He also talked about recent 4H events.
- Jakob Williamson with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce spoke about the upcoming State of Law Enforcement on May 30th and Legislative Review with Senator Keith Kelley on June 12th.
- Proclamation
- A proclamation was given to Mark Tyner. This was his last commission meeting before retiring. He was joined by his wife and three children. The commissioners and many county employees spoke of their experiences with him over the last six years. After adjournment all were invited to a reception in his honor.
- Commissioner Shears stated, “For the last three years that I have been around he has always had a one door and been there for the employees. Whatever lies ahead we know you will be successful.”
- Commissioner Howell stated, “I don’t know how many calls you got from others, but you got a lot from me. I appreciate everything you have done for me in the last 18 months.”
- Commissioner Wilson stated, “Mark was a fair man. Nothing bad ever came out of his mouth. He was a strong good man and a pleasure to work with.”
- Commissioner Henderson stated, “Well when I talked to Mark I used ugly language and told dirty language and he just laughed it off.”
- Commissioner Paterson stated, “Mark I appreciate you and this is a hard job. You have everybody pulling on you with different personalities. You handled it well and never were uncompleted and you took it like a man. You will be missed”
- County Attorney Gloria Floyd shared, “Mark is the annoying big brighter I never had. We have had many different moment and he is a super nice guy to work with and he will be missed.”
- County CFO Melissa Wood shared, “I want to second what Gloria said. Mark has been great. He never makes you mad or upset and it has been a joy to work with him.”
- Sheriff Matthew Wade shared, “I can be a little bit difficult on occasion and Mark is a good man and he will be missed.”
- Mr. Tyner thanked the commission for the opportunity and then stressed how none of this would have been possible without the support of his family. He commented all being a wonder staff and stated the job wasn’t that hard because of all the support. He also wanted to thank all the elected officials and appreciated all of them.
- A proclamation was given to Mark Tyner. This was his last commission meeting before retiring. He was joined by his wife and three children. The commissioners and many county employees spoke of their experiences with him over the last six years. After adjournment all were invited to a reception in his honor.
- Adjourn – Unanimously Approved
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
