Sheriff’s Budget Takes Center Stage and Former Commissioner J.D. Hess Rejoins Public Service

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 10th.

• Call To Order
  • Fred Wilson – Present
  • Danny Shears – Present
  • Carolyn Henderson – Present
  • Terry Howell – Present
  • Lee Patterson – Present
• Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance – Pastor Chad Pesnell, Cornerstone Worship Center
• Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved 
• Elected Official/Department Head Comments
  • Sheriff Matthew Wade spoke about supporting a $2 increase on tags in Calhoun County. *For details please the full article.
  • Weaver Mayor Jeff Clendenning was also recognized; however stated he was only there if there were questions regarding the polling location change.
• Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved 
• Old Business
  • Nuisance Abatements: – Unanimously Approved 
    • 2305 W. D Street, Anniston – Hardy, Johnathan
    • 2312 Jefferson Street, Anniston – Ireland, Diane
    • 998 Mary Jane Drive, Anniston – Greathouse, Jerel
  • Nuisance Invoices: – Unanimously Approved 
    • 1136 Rhodes Street, Anniston – Robertson, Randall & Tamela
      • $226
    • 4200 Bryan Avenue, Anniston – Vinson, Coraetta & Guthrie, Roberta
      • $326
    • 614 1^st Avenue, Anniston – Manis, Kenneth
      • $276
    • 413 Mountain Drive, Jacksonville – Reaves, Matthew & Jennifer
      • $276
    • 703 W. 44^th Street, Anniston – Pitts, John & Lona
      • $176
• New Business
  • Nuisance Declarations: – Unanimously Approved 
    • 306 Rice Avenue, Anniston – Joiner, Amy
    • 2306 W. D Street, Anniston – Perry, Andria
    • 2253 Alexandria-Wellington Road, Anniston – Truitt, Gary
  • Abc Board Application – Goode Bbq Llc, D/B/A Rons Goode Bbq (1^st Reading) – No Action Needed
  • Bid Award Resolutions:
    • Public Nuisance Debris & Removal – Unanimously Approved 
      • Bid was awarded to Wendy Thornton for $1,000.
    • Hydraulic Dump Recycling – Unanimously Approved 
      • Contract with Pro-tainer for $45,070.00
    • Sheriff’s Office Footwear & Boots – Unanimously Approved 
      • Agreement with Galls, LLC.
  • Bid Extension Resolutions:
    • Grass Cutting & Maintenance – Nance’s Creek & Saks Community Center – Unanimously Approved 
      • $500 per month at Nances Creek and Saks Community center at $209
    • Grass Cutting & Maintenance – Various County Properties – Unanimously Approved
      • Wellborn Sportsplex – $780 per month
      • Cedar Springs Community Park $310 per month
      • Thankful Pappy Dunn Park – $875 per month
      • Blue Mountain Community Center $209 per month
      • Alexandria Community Center  $330 per month
    • Soft Drinks Sales – Sports Complex – Unanimously Approved
      • Agreement extended with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company United
  • Surplus Property Resolution – Sheriff’s Office Vehicles – Unanimously Approved
    • Nine vehicles to be sold on GovDeals.org
  • Employment Contract – Director Of Operations, Calhoun County Sports Complex – Unanimously Approved
    • Contract with Felecia B. Mullinax
  • Terracon Agreement – Bynum Leatherwood Roundabout – Unanimously Approved
    • Proposal for Construction Materials Testing Services
  • JM Wood Auction Company Agreement – Unanimously Approved
    • Agreement for $3,000
  • Solutia/Pharmacia Sampling License Agreement – Unanimously Approved
    • For property at 0 West 4th Street, Anniston, AL
  • Road Acceptance – Mountain View Phase 9 Subdivision, Freedom Way & Patriot Place – Unanimously Approved
  • Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • SSUT funds will be allocated to the Sheriff’s budget
  • Polling Place Change Resolution – Unanimously Approved
    • Polling Beat 5 Box 1 will move from the 1st United Methodist Church to the City of Weaver Meeting Center
  • Board Appointments:
    • DHR Board – District 1 – Unanimously Approved
      • Kristin Fargason to fill the unexpired term of Janice Howard
    • MDA Board – District 3 – Unanimously Approved
      • J. D. Hess nominated by Commissioner Carolyn Henderson was unanimously voted onto the McClellan Development Authority Board. Mr. Hess stated he is honored to go back into public service where he has spent the bulk of his career. He also noted that he was proud of the growth he saw first hand as a commissioner and he appreciated the unanimous support of the current Commission and looks forward to being a part of the continued growth of Calhoun County while serving on this board.
• Public Comments
  • ASAP held their 50th Anniversary Gala and they wanted to thank the Commissioner for there support and participation.

• • Milton Ford, owner of Ford’s Barber Shop on Bynum-Leatherwood Road, asked the commissioners to consider adding increased lighting and to sweep the emergency lanes after free dump days at the county dump.
  • Audrey Maxwell with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce has been visiting local hotels and businesses with the EMA Public Information Officer, Brittney Reaves to ensure they are aware of local shelters and emergency procedures. She also discussed upcoming events such as the AirRifle Match upcoming softball matches at Chocoloco Park.
  • EMA Public Information Officer, Brittney Reaves spoke again to share the importance of proprietors knowing about emergency procedures to help guide their guests to safe locations. They are also asking business to place a QR code in their establishments and to sign up themselves to stay informed.
  • They also are asking proprietors to sign up. The code is below and is available for all residents and tourists to utilize.

• • Dr. David West with the County Extension Office shared about upcoming Arbor Day events and Pig Auction.
  • Weave Mayor Jeff Clendenning thanked the Commissioners for their help in moving the polling location.
• Adjourn – Unanimously Approved

Next Meeting:  Thursday, February 23, 2023, 10:00 A.M.