On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County. 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. The commission reappointed Gordon Sandlin as Chairman to the Local Emergency Planning committee for FY 2022. There was a problem saving your notification. Winner selections were difficult because. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. Consider the surplus of a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (Vin No. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of . Those little things that come along that you can do that makes a difference in peoples lives- thats the reason I do it.. Sheriff Matt Gentry recommended the approval. 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. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. CULLMAN, Ala. After being led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Welti Schools Colton Olinger, the Cullman County Commission on Thursday recognized the Cullman County Farm-Citys 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson. In other business, the commission approved the following: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with the work session beginning at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Courthouse in the Commission Meeting Room. Under the current, outgoing setup, the commission is made up of a full-time chair and two full-time associate commissioners. High 66F. 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. Award Bid No. Marchman is married to wife Bobbi and father to four adult children ranging in age from 28-40 with a grandson and granddaughter and a great-grandson on the way. He shared, I am excited to be a part of a new style of the Cullman County Commission. Winds light and variable. File After comparing current rates with those charged by other parks and locations in and around Cullman County, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport explained, We found out we are like $8 under everybody else so we would like to see an increase from $22 to $30 a day. Weekly and monthly rates will also be slightly increased. 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. For 32 years I have worked for the Cullman County Sheriff's office as a dispatcher, detention deputy, patrol deputy, investigator, and Captain of the Special Projects Division. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. Concerned Hanceville residents crowd five-member commissions first meeting. Low 43F. Duke said he is ready for his new responsibilities to the citizens of Cullman County. 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. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. I do not see any circumstances which the tax would come back up before the county commission. NOTE: The Republican Party reserves the right to allow or disallow ballot access, and the campaign committee must approve you. Jeff Clem Clemons at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cullman County Republican Womens dinner. He shared, Public service is a huge passion for me. 1340 for cement for full depth reclamation to National Cement, Awarded Bid 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. After a three-month delay that placed both voters and candidates into unfamiliar territory when it came to forecasting Tuesdays GOP primary runoff, challenger Jeff Clemons walked away from the race with a decisive victory over incumbent Kenneth Walker in the contest for the chairmans seat on the Cullman County Commission. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Consider a one-year maintenance agreement with Johnston Technologies, Inc for battery back up for the Cullman County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $5,484 and authorize signature of all related documents. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. 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, Cullman County Farm-Citys 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson, Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, Dial . More information on the program is expected at a later date. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. Serving on the commission since 2014, Watson said, Ive always like helping people and I felt like the commission was the best way for me to help the community and do what was right by them and represent them the way they ought to be represented. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no. Under the new, incoming one, only the chair will remain a full-time position. Approved an annual payment of $19,404.16 to Harris Local Government for use of its SmartFusion financial software at county offices. 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.. Freeman attended Wallace State for criminal justice and worked as a volunteer fire fighter in his community. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 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 As I have visited with citizens all across Cullman County many of them have told me they would like to see a 5 member county commission. 234. All Rights Reserved. What are your thoughts on changing Cullman Countys governance to a 5-person board? Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. The commission approved CARTS participation in the Access 2 Care program, allowing Medicaid and insurance companies to cover the costs of transportation of patients to and from medical appointments. I served the citizens of Cullman County all my life and its truly an honor just to be serving the citizens of this great county. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. Benjamin Bullard | The Cullman Times. Today, Philip Widner. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. During Tuesday's regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission Meeting led by Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman approved a well-deserved county-wide pay raise for all Cullman County employees. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. 1342 for polypropylene pipe to Bear Concrete Products. Current commission chairman Jeff Clemons was elected to his position last year, so the recently-filled chairman's seat won't be a part of this year's race. 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. to Bryant Enterprises. Cullman County Commission Chairman candidates, from left, are Philip Widner, Jeff "Clem" Clemons, Wiley Kitchens, and Kenneth Walker (incumbent). Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. But, in order to avoid the need for special elections, all four of the new associate commissioner seats will be included on this year's May 24 primary ballot even though two of those seats will initially be filled only for two-year terms. 1319 extension for bituminous plant mix (product only) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no.1335 for lease of one or more current model backhoe(s) to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Married to his wife Randa for 17 years, Duke is the father of Tanner, Tate and Tess, who is married to Griffin Morris. When the 2024 election cycle rolls around, all four associate commissioner spots will be up for election once again and all for full four-year terms. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Contact. If you are . 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. He retired after 33 years with the department. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. First up, Jeff Clem Clemons. We have some good guys here and I think well continue to have good men on the commission that we can work with to make progress.. "We. Watson has been married to Rena Sparks Watson for 37 years, and is father to Jessica Watson Brooks and father-in-law to Nathan Brooks. 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. High 66F. 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. No decision was made public by the commission. Abundant sunshine. The story of the August 2022 execution of a death-row inmate who had turned his life around in prison highlighted the quality of the newspaper's journalism - in photos and stories, including an. The commission opted to approve the new deal. The work session begins at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6. I strongly believe that to be elected to this office one should be there to listen and communicate with our citizens and do everything possible to make our county the best it can be. Freeman is the father of two sons and is proudly married to wife Tonya. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. 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. 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. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. 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. 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. 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. 122 Borrow pit site, Consider amended Samba Safety contract to include hazmat certification class, Consider allowing the library to keep half the proceeds from the Bookmobile sale, Consider extending the contract with the Cullman County Co-op for a two-year lease of the Bates building, Authorize Chairman to appoint Matt Smith to the Community Action of North Alabama for a 5-year term to expire Nov. 2027, Authorize purchase for upgraded door access control system from ADS in the amount of$27,839.43, Authorize Coroner to sign Memorandum of Understanding between the Alabama Department of Public Health and Cullman County Commission for Mortuary Cooler. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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). 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. The nonprofit agency was represented by VP of Regional Development Tricia Bobo who noted that, while the program is free and already available in all Cullman County schools, the organization is running at a $50,000 deficit. 5 (vote for one . Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. County Administrator John Bullard said, We want to be able to budget and stick to that budget when presenting the updated budget, which was approved unanimously. Chairman Jeff Clemons, (R) Commissioner Kerry Watson, (R-Place 1) Commissioner Garry Marchman, (R-Place 2) . When youre out for that long, you lose your momentum. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. Hanceville-area residents packed a Cullman County Commission work session Wednesday. Doug Davenport of County Parks and Recreation explained that the current company changed hands multiple times, making credit card processing impossible at times. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Abundant sunshine. The commission was mostly funded by the Rockefeller Fund. Cullman County Commission is a government administration company based out of 6894 County Road 818, Logan, Alabama, United States. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. Walker will serve out his term through November, when Clemons will be sworn into office. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. This amendment will allow counties more time to enter the program and set a minimum fee of 3% to the program. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. It feels good now to know its over. 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. Davenport said the increased costs to the park for fuel, water and other services to operate the RV parks also factored into the rate increase. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Tabled the ratification of the City of Cullman abatement for ST Holdings, LLC by the Cullman Economic Development Agency, Approved Apel Machine & Supply Co. to fabricate 72 cell window screens with one coat of industrial enamel paint for the Cullman County Detention Center at a cost of $20,120, Passed Resolution 2021-10 authorizing a grant application for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funds for Stony Lonesome OHV Park, Approved the surplus and authorized sale by best means possible of 17 vehicles from CARTS, Approved the surplus of a 2007 Ford Cutaway Van from CARTS to be disposed of as scrap, Approved payment of CARES Act funds received from the Department of Corrections to the sheriffs office for housing state inmates in the amount of $345,745.25, Approved the transfer of a Ford F-150 in the amount of $36,940 and a GMC Terrain in the amount of $19,206 from the sheriffs office to the Cullman County Commission, Approved Tradition Gutters, lowest estimate, to complete the gutter and downspout project at the County Garage in the amount of $11,900, Authorized distribution of request for qualifications for an architect/engineer to review County buildings and parks regarding ADA compliance. This will definitely be challenging and not everything will happen overnight but communication goes a long way in my opinion.. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. 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.
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