Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? 1411: Placement of Surface Treatments to Charlie E. Watts, Inc. Award Bid No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. 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. I do NOT believe Cullman County should have home rule. 1409: Cold Laid Plant Mix to Advanced Asphalt Products, LLC, Award Bid No. 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. 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. The work session begins at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Marchman worked at Americold and other local factories before joining the military. You have permission to edit this article. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. Doug Davenport of County Parks and Recreation explained that the current company changed hands multiple times, making credit card processing impossible at times. County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. Clem grew up in Bug Tussle and is a graduate of Cold Springs High School and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. Walker will serve out his term through November, when Clemons will be sworn into office. 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. 1FMEU63E87UB28358) to be donated to the Town of Colony. There was a problem saving your notification. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. I believe people who live in the non-incorporated areas enjoy the freedom they have in the county. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. 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. 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. 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. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. I have spent the past 32 years in. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Benjamin Bullard, The Cullman Times, Ala. 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Focus a key for LS students competing in this tournament. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. With the CPI expected to rise, the commission, which operates rural trash collection through the Cullman County Sanitation Department, is assessing ways to secure waste disposal that minimize costs to both municipal government and to customers. Chairman Jeff Clemons, (R) Commissioner Kerry Watson, (R-Place 1) Commissioner Garry Marchman, (R-Place 2) . 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. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. Cullman County Commission. You have permission to edit this article. Awarded a standing bid for corrugated plastic pipe to Bear Concrete Products Inc., ADCO Pipe & Supply LLC, and White Cap Construction Supply, with as-needed purchases to be based on price, availability, and proximity. Correctional Incentive Time a prisoner may earn, and to amend the circumstances. 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. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. No such issues are expected with the new company. In other business at its regular meeting, the commission: Benjamin Bullard can be reached by phone at 256-734-2131 ext. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. Welcome to Cullman County! The item was previously approved, but County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick found a lower price afterward. With 50 of 50 boxes reporting late Tuesday, Clemons enjoyed a lead of 9,728 votes over Walkers 4,916. Authorize EMA director to apply for and sign for grant in the amount of $30,000 with the Alabama Department of Public Health to purchase supplies/or equipment for the State Mortuary Operations Response Team. 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. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. I feel very honored to represent the people of Cullman County.. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Benjamin Bullard Editor's note: The Times is counting down 2020's most. Authorize workers comp renewal with County Risk Services for FY 2023 in the amount of $553,375.31. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Ratify abatement for BBLU lnc. to Bryant Enterprises. 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. 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. [3] A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of . Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. Set the speed limit along County Road 1121 at 25 mph. 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). Abundant sunshine. Disclaimer. Cullman Emergency Management Agency director Tim Sartin to apply for an Emergency Management Performance Grant grant for 2023. 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.