4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Change speed limit to 15 mph on County Road 1150, Change speed limit to 20 mph on County Road 757, Change speed limit to 30 mph on County Road 76, CARTS Third-Party Service Contracts- FY 2023- yearly contract renewals. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. I do not see any circumstances which the tax would come back up before the county commission. 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). Award Bid No. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. Jeff Clem Clemons at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cullman County Republican Womens dinner. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Authorized a $43,696 lease agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a 2022 Dodge Ram truck to be used by the appraisal and mapping department. 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. 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). Welcome to Cullman County! 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. [3] 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. to Bryant Enterprises. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. It feels good now to know its over. 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. 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. 2FAFP71W45X156137) to be donated to State Probation-Cullman County Office, Consider the surplus of a 2007 Ford Explorer from the Sheriffs Office fleet (Vin No. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. Making our commission meetings more accessible to the public via technology and website and also making where taxpayer dollars are spent more accessible to the public. Clemons wins runoff to take commission chairmans seat. 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. Authorized a $27,839.43 payment to ADS Security for upgrades to the courthouses current door access system. Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. He has been married to his wife Deborah for 33 years. The agenda item said the appointments were within Cullman County but, after discussion, it was concluded that while the patients must reside in Cullman County, their transportation to appointments and treatment outside of Cullman County would most likely be covered as well. High 66F. You have permission to edit this article. No such issues are expected with the new company. 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. 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. What are your thoughts on changing Cullman Countys governance to a 5-person board? 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. With 50 of 50 boxes reporting late Tuesday, Clemons enjoyed a lead of 9,728 votes over Walkers 4,916. This amendment will allow counties more time to enter the program and set a minimum fee of 3% to the program. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Winds light and variable. Copyright 2021 Humble Roots, LLC. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. Disclaimer. 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. Cullman County Commission. 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. If elected, I want to be a conservative steward of taxpayer money and find areas to save taxpayer money. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. 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. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. 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. Council President Folsom opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. for Resolution No. Low 43F. Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little reported said States declaration is set to expire Friday afternoon. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Change speed limit to 25 mph on County Road 1121, Set the dates and times for Commission Meetings, Add Commissioner Kelly Duke and Commissioner Corey Freeman to all County bank accounts, Consider authorizing payment to the City of Hanceville for Mud Creek Cleanup in the amount of$20,000 for FY 2022, Approve insurance agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for Property and Casualty insurance for FY 2023, effective Dec. 1, 2022, with a premium of $512,159, Approve annual payment to Harris Smart Fusion in the amount of $19,404.60 for financial software, Ratify renewal of ADEM Permit ALG890252 for Co. Rd. PUBLIC HEARINGS . I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. 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. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? 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. 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. 2022 All Rights Reserved.This site is designed and maintained by theCullman County Commission500 2nd Ave SWCullman, AL 35055. The commission opted to approve the new deal. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. The Republican chairmen of the House Oversight Committee and the subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic requested information from several people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, surrounding the. Today, Wiley Kitchens. First up, Jeff Clem Clemons. 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 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. 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. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. 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. Cullman County Commission Chairman, Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, has officially served a whole year, and the accomplishment continues to add up. 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! If you are experiencing an emergency situation, Dial . 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. I believe people who live in the non-incorporated areas enjoy the freedom they have in the county. Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal. Cullman Emergency Management Agency director Tim Sartin to apply for an Emergency Management Performance Grant grant for 2023. 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. Home Rule would allow County Commissions to levy heavy taxes and impose numerous ordinances upon citizens who live in the non-incorporated parts of Cullman County. Chairman Clemons promised to work hard for the citizens of Cullman County when he took office in 2020. 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. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. 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. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. File The project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. 1410: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. Cullman County Commission is a government administration company based out of 6894 County Road 818, Logan, Alabama, United States. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. I feel very honored to represent the people of Cullman County.. 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. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. Under the current, outgoing setup, the commission is made up of a full-time chair and two full-time associate commissioners. 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. Appointed Matt Smith to the board of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for a five-year term expiring in November of 2027. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair 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. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Approved an agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for county property and casualty coverage for the 2023 fiscal year, at a premium of $512,159. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. The new-look Cullman County Commission faced an immediate public test this week as the freshly inducted group assembled for the first time under its new five-member structure. 1338 for lease of one or more excavators to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. 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 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. 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! 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. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. The work session will be at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. There is nothing greater a public servant can do-whether thats as a deputy sheriff or as an elected officialbut to help people! Low 43F. This is an annual contract renewal. 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.. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. The coverage under the approved plan takes effect on Dec. 1 of this year. But I want to thank all the great citizens across Cullman County who came out and supported me. 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. 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. Whereas, a permanent solution to Alabama's overly lenient "Good Time" law is. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman The most crowded field falls in the new District 4 seat, where five new candidates Andy Pate, Corey Freeman, Jeremy S. Jackson, Kristi Creel Bain, and Morris L. Williams all will be vying to become the office's first-ever occupant. Clems stepson Justin has been with Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 18 years. 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.