Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. County EMA Director Tim Sartain explained this is a 100% funded grant, therefore it will be no cost to the County. 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. 1340 for cement for full depth reclamation to National Cement, Awarded Bid no. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. 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. I will also work with my fellow commissioners to make life better for our citizens, county employees and also work to keep water rates as low as possible on the citizens, businesses and poultry farmers of Cullman County. Cullman County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood said, Theres some safety improvements like widening the shoulders and trying to reduce some of the runoff accidents. Cheatwood said he is hopeful that work on the project can begin in the late summer. 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. "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. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. PUBLIC HEARINGS . 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. 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. 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. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. Approved a $20,000 payment to the City of Hanceville for its participation in cleaning and maintaining Mud Creek for the 2022 fiscal year. Welcome to Cullman County! 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. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. Doug Davenport of County Parks and Recreation explained that the current company changed hands multiple times, making credit card processing impossible at times. 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. I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. Freeman attended Wallace State for criminal justice and worked as a volunteer fire fighter in his community. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. 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. 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. Do you support the 1-cent sales tax for education? 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 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. Awarded a standing bid for traffic signage to Traffic Signs, Inc. and Vulcan, Inc., with as-needed purchases to be based on price, availability, and proximity. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. Approved request to have a prayer gathering on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Feb. 20, 2021 at noon by Jesus in the World Ministry. You have permission to edit this article. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 1410: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. 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. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. 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. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of . 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. 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. The MOU will secure the countys use and maintenance, for a five-year period, of a mortuary cooler to be used in emergencies as a cadaver container in the event of a mass casualty event. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Cullman County Commission is a government administration company based out of 6894 County Road 818, Logan, Alabama, United States. Today, Wiley Kitchens. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. Low 43F. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk's Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. Each of those four areas will deliver one of its residents as an associate commissioner. 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). 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. 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. 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). 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. 1411: Placement of Surface Treatments to Charlie E. Watts, Inc. Award Bid No. Award Bid No. 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. 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. 1341 for herbicides and adjuvants to Helena Chemical, 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. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 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 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. Consider authorizing the chairman to sign the North Alabama Highway Safety Grant for FY 2023. Copyright 2021 Humble Roots, LLC. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. The item was previously approved, but County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick found a lower price afterward. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman