The new five-member commission, composed of chairman Jeff Clemons and associates Marchman, Kerry Watson, Corey Freeman, and Kelly Duke, separately agreed to retain its current once-a-month meeting schedule for the coming calendar year. 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. Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. Important Dates: I know whats it like to solve problems, thats what a deputy does almost every day, and I am ready to get to work, if I am privileged enough to be elected March 3rd. 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, Liftoff! 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. He retired after 33 years with the department. Cullman County Commission | 149 followers on LinkedIn. The budget is available at: County Road Department employee Ronald Park was recognized by the commission for his 26 years of service upon his retirement. If the referendum does not pass, would you consider the county commissioners approving a sales tax for education? 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Ratify Bid No. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. 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). Authorize EMA Director Tim Sartin to apply for the 2023 Emergency Management Performance grant (EMPG), Enter lease agreement with Enterprise for one 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic in the amount of, $43,696 for the Appraisal and Mapping Department and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork, Amend Item S from last month to remove the 2016 Ford F-250 (Vin # 1FTBF2B60GEB 17224) from the surplus list and place it back in service, Proposed plat Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision containing 42 lots located off County Road 1196, Award Bid #1416: Traffic Signs to Traffic Signs, Inc and Vulcan Inc based upon price, availability, and vicinity. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Marchman worked at Americold and other local factories before joining the military. 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. Contest chairman Jim Zachary said, "CNHI is so proud of all the newspapers that participated in the Best of CNHI journalism awards competition this year. 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. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. I started in dispatch, and worked in just about all aspects of the sheriffs office including patrol, investigations and most recently as Captain of the Special Projects Division helping raise money for our sheriffs office rodeo that benefits special needs children and other law enforcement projects. The coverage under the approved plan takes effect on Dec. 1 of this year. Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. Self employed at Affordable Automotive, a family business he started with his brother Kerry in 2001, Duke earned a bachelors degree from Athens State University. Freeman attended Wallace State for criminal justice and worked as a volunteer fire fighter in his community. 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. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Freeman is the father of two sons and is proudly married to wife Tonya. 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.. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Today, Philip Widner. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. He shared, Serving is a passion. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. Under the current, outgoing setup, the commission is made up of a full-time chair and two full-time associate commissioners. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Each department within the Cullman County Commission will receive a 5.64% pay raise plus a pay scale adjustment. 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. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab 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. 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 More information on the program is expected at a later date. Extended by two years the countys current lease agreement with the Cullman Electric Cooperative for use of the Bates Building, which the co-op uses to store materials related to its Sprout rural internet service. The commission opted to approve the new deal. 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. In 1910 it created a Hookworm Commission. 794 0 Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons, Commissioner Kerry Watson, County Road Department retiree Ronald Park, Commissioner Garry Marchman and County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. As I have gone around Cullman County the past few months I have talked to voters who support and oppose the tax and what they have in common is they want this issue decided March 3rd. Duke said he is ready for his new responsibilities to the citizens of Cullman County. Its truly an honor when the citizens have this much trust in you, he said. 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. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. You have permission to edit this article. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monks Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. Whether that involves seeking a new local landfill site said by Lynn only to be an option in the countys far northwest corner, thanks to soil and terrain attributes or something else, its a topic likely to arise again in the near future as the calendar swings toward 2023. Those little things that come along that you can do that makes a difference in peoples lives- thats the reason I do it.. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. dba ProBin Global for the Town of South Vinemont in the amount of $168,004, Ratify abatement for Project Redesign for the City of Cullman in the amount of $4,007,670, Resolution 2023-13: Change speed limit to 20 mph on County Road 514, Resolution 2023-16: Payment to Non-Profit from American Rescue Plan Act Revenue Replacement Funds to the North Alabama Agriplex in the amount of $200,000, Resolution 2023-17: Payment to Non-Profit from American Rescue Plan Act Revenue Reduction Funds to the Cullman County Fire Association in the amount of $100,000, Resolution 2023-18: Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the Purchase of Road Materials for County Road Projects in the amount of $1.2 million, Resolution 2023-19: Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the Purchase of 55-ton Detachable Low Boy Trailer in the amount of $83,075.38, Resolution 2023-20: Renew Participation in the Liability fund for calendar years 2024-2026 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork, Resolution 2023-21:Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the purchase of two 2024 T480 Tandem Dump Trucks and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork, Authorize Chairman and County Attorney to sign the Federal FY 2023 Certifications and Assurances for FTA Assistance Programs For CARTS, Consider approval of an allocation agreement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens negotiated by Attorney General Steve Marshall as part of a statewide opioid settlement, Consider approval of the Walmart settlement sign-on agreement negotiated by Attorney General Steve Marshall as part of a state-wide opioid settlement, Consider approval of opening a new bank account for the Opioid Settlement Funds at Traditions Bank with Chairman and all Commissioners as signers, Consider Chairman Clemons nominee, Bradley Williams, for appointment to the Industrial Development Board for a term to expire Jan. 19, 2019 to replace Layne Lowery, Consider approval of Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance with Hunt Insurance Group/Sirius America Insurance Option 2 in the amount of $73,184.40, Consider approval of the annual Tek84 maintenance agreement for jail scanner equipment in the amount of $8,995, Consider adding four doors at the Courthouse for security system in the amount of $13,903.41, Consider the surplus of 151 miscellaneous obsolete automotive filters from the county garage to be auctioned on GovDeals, Consider the surplus of the following items from the Road Department to be auctioned on GovDeals, 20132 Freightliner 1085D (Vin# 1FVHG58SOEHFJ0570), 2015 International Dump Truck Model 7 (Vin# 3HAWNSUT3GL220169), 2009 Isuzu Nprhd (Vin # JALE5W16597300150), 2014 Freightliner 1085D (Vin# 1FVHG5BS2EHFJ0571), Etnyre Asphalt Distributor (Serial# 52330), Etnyre Asphalt Distributor (Serial# 53421), 2015 International 7500 64 Tandem Dump Truck (Vin# 3HAWNSUT3GL22169), AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK (Vin# OT58166710150), 1979 AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK M917 (Vin# OT58166710350), 1979 AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK M917 (Vin# OT58166710250), 1997 Stewart Stevenson m1083 (Vin# BT4999BCBF). Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. Additionally, signs will be posted along Bolte Road stating No Thru Trucks, Local Deliveries Only in hopes of curtailing the use of the road as a thoroughfare for large trucks. Benjamin Bullard 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. 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. 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. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. This is a 100% grant for high traffic/incident areas. Whereas, a permanent solution to Alabama's overly lenient "Good Time" law is. 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. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. The countys current contract with landfill owner Cullman Environmental, Inc. is up for renewal next year, under a pricing structure that pegs future customer rate increases to changes in the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). He shared, Even though it can be a thankless job, every now and then you get an opportunity to do something good for somebody and thats what I like about it. to Bryant Enterprises. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Local chatter both online, and on the ground, had spurred a motivated throng of Hanceville-area residents to show up at Wednesdays meeting with a list of questions about the countys interest in a recycling technology test site on private property, just east of the city near Mountain Grove Cemetery. Married to his wife Randa for 17 years, Duke is the father of Tanner, Tate and Tess, who is married to Griffin Morris. This amendment will allow counties more time to enter the program and set a minimum fee of 3% to the program. Concerned Hanceville residents crowd five-member commissions first meeting. I have spent the past 32 years in. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard No such issues are expected with the new company. 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. Today, Wiley Kitchens. The current pair of associate commissioner's seats will give way to four part-time elected positions, with each of the four part-time associates hailing from a different corner of the county. High 66F. 1338 for lease of one or more excavators to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. Both the Republican and Democratic party primary elections will be held on May 24 of this year. Award Bid No. 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. Correctional Incentive Time a prisoner may earn, and to amend the circumstances. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. With 50 of 50 boxes reporting late Tuesday, Clemons enjoyed a lead of 9,728 votes over Walkers 4,916. 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS . 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. The item was previously approved, but County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick found a lower price afterward. High 66F. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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! Each of those four areas will deliver one of its residents as an associate commissioner. 2022 All Rights Reserved.This site is designed and maintained by theCullman County Commission500 2nd Ave SWCullman, AL 35055. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no. Low 43F. The annual renewal is up 10% over last year, but the contract is eligible for dividend payments. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. 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. This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people.
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