1 Cold Springs falls to No. Authorize Chairman Jeff Clemons to sign the Alabama Department of Youth Services Agency Grant Agreement for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $184,340 as the fiscal agent for Cullman County Juvenile Court (CCJC). Nov 1, 2022 1 of 2 Kelly Duke, left, talks with County Commission Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons in March 2020. Low 43F. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. The work session will be at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6. You have permission to edit this article. Those four corners are defined by the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 31 in Cullman, effectively splitting the county into four parts of roughly equal population. Starting off as a dispatcher at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office in 1986, the deputy sheriff worked in investigations, patrol and was captain of the Special Projects Division. Excepting holidays, the commission will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., preceded by a public work session at 4 p.m. on the same day. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson, "We are just so thankful for all you do with Curt's Closet for the families in Cullman County." Welti School's Colton Olinger is pictured with Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman, Chairman Jeff Clemmons and Commissioners Kelly Duke and Kerry Watson. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. The commission allayed residents concern that a new landfill might one day locate in Hanceville, with Lynn explaining that the soil composition in the area isnt suited to the purpose and that the property used only for testing would never be granted regulatory approval for large-scale landfill use. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson, We are just so thankful for all you do with Curts Closet for the families in Cullman County.. All Rights Reserved. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Authorized a $27,839.43 payment to ADS Security for upgrades to the courthouses current door access system. 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no. Benjamin Bullard, The Cullman Times, Ala. Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, SoCal in for cool start to weekend, butlight showers make brief return, AccuWeather: Clouds and wind into Saturday AM, Large hail coats the ground of Sherman, Texas, Coroner called to scene of house fire in Bullskin Township, Its a mental sport. Focus a key for LS students competing in this tournament. Cullman County Commission Chairman, Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, has officially served a whole year, and the accomplishment continues to add up. 1338 for lease of one or more excavators to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? More information on the program is expected at a later date. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Award Bid No. High 66F. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Hanceville-area residents packed a Cullman County Commission work session Wednesday. Freeman attended Wallace State for criminal justice and worked as a volunteer fire fighter in his community. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Chairman Clemons promised to work hard for the citizens of Cullman County when he took office in 2020. I do NOT believe Cullman County should have home rule. If you are . 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Appointed Matt Smith to the board of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for a five-year term expiring in November of 2027. Cullman, Alabama, United States 199 followers 195 connections Join to view profile Athens State University University of Alabama at Birmingham About During my time in education and. In this year's race, all of the associate commissioner candidates are Republicans, which means the winners of the May 24 primary election will face no further opposition in the November general election. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduated from Fairview High School in 1981 and worked with the Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 16 years before moving to the Cullman County Sales Tax Office as a revenue agent in 2004. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Today, Philip Widner. Award Bid # 1714: Traffic Striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. Award Bid # 1418: Corrugated Plastic Pipe to Bear Concrete Products, Inc, ADCO Pipe & Supply, LLC, and White Cap Construction Supply based upon price, availability, and vicinity, Bid # 1420: New Air Control 1 /, Ton & 5 Ton split System Unit. Located in the heart of north Alabama, Cullman County is centrally positioned on Interstate 65 between two of the states largest cities (Huntsville and Birmingham) and covers 743 square miles on the Cumberland Plateau. Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Approved an annual payment of $19,404.16 to Harris Local Government for use of its SmartFusion financial software at county offices. Once the new system is in place beyond the current election cycle, all of the commissioner's seats including the chair will be elected to four-year terms. Copyright 2021 Humble Roots, LLC. 2022 All Rights Reserved.This site is designed and maintained by theCullman County Commission500 2nd Ave SWCullman, AL 35055. Calhoun County County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. If awarded, the grant would require no additional match from the county and would fund the purchase of cameras, laptops, tablets, and case management software for use by the coroners office. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. If a major issue arises that needed to be addressed I am confident the county commission could work with our local legislators to pass a local bill to address the issue. He now works in law enforcement at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair Today, Wiley Kitchens. Located in the heart of north Alabama, Cullman County is centrally positioned on Interstate 65 between two of the state's largest cities (Huntsville and Birmingham) and covers 743 square miles on the Cumberland Plateau. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman, Kerry Watson, Chairman Jeff Clemons, Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin and Commissioners Corey Freeman and Kelly Duke (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune) In other business, the commission approved the following: Change speed limit to 25 mph on County Road 1121 Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. At least there's no confusion about which of the four associate seats local voters are eligible to cast a ballot for: By law, every voter in Cullman County can vote in each of the four races no matter where in the county he or she resides. Approved an agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for county property and casualty coverage for the 2023 fiscal year, at a premium of $512,159. Benjamin Bullard | The Cullman Times. Two of the seats are uncontested: Incumbent associate commissioner Kerry Watson faces no opposition in his bid for the newly-created District 1 seat, while Kelly Duke is running unopposed for the new District 3 seat. Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. Agreed to allow the Cullman County Public Library to retain half the proceeds from the recent $8,700 sale of its old bookmobile, with the library to receive $4,350. He has been married to his wife Deborah for 33 years. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 2021 All Rights Reserved. 5 (vote for one . 234. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. The newest addition to the family, 10-month-old Watson Owen Brooks, is the first grandchild of Watson and his wife Renas and the first boy in his family in over 18 years! 1341 for herbicides and adjuvants to Helena Chemical, Awarded Bid no. Noah Carpenter, 166 County Road 1600, invited the council and community to attend the Cullman Community Theater's production of Steel Magnolias this weekend, February 16-19, 2023. NOTE: The Republican Party reserves the right to allow or disallow ballot access, and the campaign committee must approve you. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of . Cullman County continues moving forward, and is now among one of the fastest growing counties in the Great State of Alabama, with new industries and businesses, as well as established ones that are expanding at a high rate. Disclaimer. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. Visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.alabama.gov to learn how to register to vote ahead of this year's primaries. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. 2 Mars, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Welcome to Cullman County! Winner selections were difficult because. Estimated cost $647,000 to be split with the City of Cullman, Approved the funding for replacement of Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) at Cullman Regional Airport, Authorized John Bullard, county administrator, to work with Wesley Moore, city clerk, on financing options for airport runway and AWOS project, Authorized Little to purchase a tent under ADPH Grant- cost $17,000 (100% reimbursable) covered by GSA contract, Authorized Chairman Jeff Clemons and the county attorney to sign the Federal FY 2021 Certifications and Assurances for FTA Assistance Programs, Reappointed Linda Cabri to the Regional Housing Authority for a 5-year term to expire 2/1/26, Authorized County Attorney Emily Johnston to negotiate a purchase price for commercial property associated with the grant application approved in Resolution 2021-09, Approved the reimbursement for a washing machine to the Cullman County Detention Center at a cost of $12,450, Awarded Bid no. I did read a recent article in one of the local media outlets about our local legislators saying they plan to bring this bill back up again. All Rights Reserved. Mike Graves of Cullman County was present and addressed the group about his ideas to represent part of Blount County as a candidate for the upcoming HD11 Alabama House of Representatives election. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. In other business, the following items were approved: During the work session, the commission discussed the viability of donating $5,000 to the Liberty Learning Foundation. Benjamin Bullard Editor's note: The Times is counting down 2020's most. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. If we do our jobs well and work together, we will make jobs of future commissioners better and the future of Cullman County even brighter!. Authorize The Link of Cullman County Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the Cullman County Extension Office/Board of Education Building on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, from 4-9 p.m. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. Freeman is the father of two sons and is proudly married to wife Tonya. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. "We. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Low 43F. Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. Commissioner Corey Freeman grew up in Brushy Pond and attended Cold Springs schools before home schooling while working at a family service station in Dodge City. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. He wanted to be more transparent by being easily accessible to the Cullman County employees and . The following agenda items were approved: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21, at the Cullman County Courthouse. Consider renewal of Southern Health Partners Health Services Agreement at 3% increase, base price $740,094.96 and authorize chairman to sign all related documents. I would like to obviously read the bill, to see if the issues above are addressed, and also any new issues that may or may not be in the legislation, before I make a firm commitment either way. Winds light and variable. Authorized coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick to sign a memo of understanding between the county and the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the Alabama Department of Public Health. Landowner Thomas Barrett Lynn explained that the site isnt being discussed as a potential landfill location, and that he had instead been recruited by associate commissioner Garry Marchman to conduct uncompensated, voluntary testing at the property as the commission weighs whether recycling might factor into a future change in landfill operations. In other business, the commission took the following actions: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be March 16, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the commission meeting room. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Each of those four areas will deliver one of its residents as an associate commissioner. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. PUBLIC HEARINGS . You have permission to edit this article. The annual renewal is up 10% over last year, but the contract is eligible for dividend payments. Most of them would like more accessibility to their Chairman and county commissioners, to see the commissioners be part time so that more citizens are able to serve on the commission, and a part time commission so that we do NOT grow spending and government. "We've tried to place them in areas where we expect there will be a large amount of people who can use the extra help," explained county commission chairman Jeff Clemons on Wednesday. Benjamin Bullard 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Ahead of its regular November meeting, the expanded commission fielded questions during a packed pre-meeting work session to explain the countys interest in pursuing options beyond next years end of waste disposal contract at the Cullman County Landfill. Jeff Clem Clemons at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cullman County Republican Womens dinner. 1410: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. Several changes to the policy were adopted at different times throughout the year. A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. 1405 for Rail Track Construction Project for Sportsman Lake to SDAC Rail Services in the amount of $58,142.72 and authorize chairman to sign all related paperwork. Ratify Bid No. Upon his retirement, Marchman returned to what he loved cattle and crop farming. Ratified renewal of a permit through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to operate the borrow pit located at County Road 122, which is serves as a materials site for the county road department. Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing. Abundant sunshine. 15- JLP-023) in the amount of $41,784 and building automation systems agreement in the amount of $3,813.25 for the HVAC system in the Cullman County Detention Center- annual service contract for HVAC. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Consider the surplus of the following items from the Parks and Rec to be auctioned on GovDeals: 7-ft Landpride bushhog (Serial #826-376(), 8-ft 6-way blade attachment for skid steer (Serial# G059265), 2000 White Single Cab GMC Sierra (Vin# 1GTEC14V6Y2300724), Green Tandem Axle Dump Truck (Vin# 1HTCF2570DHA182C3), Consider the surplus of the following items from CARTS to be auctioned on GovDeals, 1995 Ford E350 Van (Vin# 1FDKE30F55HA54734), 2007 Ford E350 Van (Vin# 1FDXE45P57DA32096), Consider new labor rate schedule for the County Garage as follows: Remainder of FY 23 change from $40 to $60 per hour then, beginning Oct. 1, 2023, change to $80 per hour, Approve the County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (CRAAR) for FY 2022 as required by the Rebuild Alabama Act, Proposed preliminary plat Fair Harbor Subdivision, a major subdivision containing seven lots located off County Road 102, Proposed preliminary plat COBO Subdivision, a minor subdivision containing six lots located off County Road 337, Proposed preliminary plat Amelia Acres Subdivision, a minor subdivision containing 11 lots located off County Road 1338 and County Road 1435, Proposed preliminary plat Archers Point Subdivision, a major subdivision containing 19 Lots located off County Road 2015, Award Bid 1426: Shoulder Material {Installed) to Wheeler Contracting, LLC and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc based on availability and vicinity, Award Bid 1427:Painting (Labor Only) for the County Owned Property at 310 Third Avenue N.E.
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