Its truly an honor when the citizens have this much trust in you, he said. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Benjamin Bullard | The Cullman Times. 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. 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. High 66F. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. 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. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. 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. We sat down with the established commission and the newcomers to get to know them. File This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. Authorize The Link of Cullman County Trunk or Treat in the parking lot of the Cullman County Extension Office/Board of Education Building on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, from 4-9 p.m. Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. They blessed me with the chance to serve the community and to continue to serve them. Clems stepson Justin has been with Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 18 years. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. 1,576 likes. A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. This amendment will allow counties more time to enter the program and set a minimum fee of 3% to the program. Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. The wide margin echoed the outcome of the March 3 primary election that just barely put the two into a runoff in the first place, with Clemons earning 10,129 votes against Walkers 5,642 (and the two last-place challengers combining for an additional 4,625 votes). If the referendum does not pass, would you consider the county commissioners approving a sales tax for education? 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. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. . 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. He now works in law enforcement at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office. 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. Set the speed limit along County Road 1121 at 25 mph. Both the Republican and Democratic party primary elections will be held on May 24 of this year. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. 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. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 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. Winds light and variable. 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. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. In 1910 it created a Hookworm Commission. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. to Bryant Enterprises. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. 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. 2022 All Rights Reserved.This site is designed and maintained by theCullman County Commission500 2nd Ave SWCullman, AL 35055. 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. 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. Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. Low 43F. 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. 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. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. 1FMEU63E87UB28358) to be donated to the Town of Colony. 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. The following agenda items were approved: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21, at the Cullman County Courthouse. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. The project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. Those little things that come along that you can do that makes a difference in peoples lives- thats the reason I do it.. More information on the program is expected at a later date. Consider authorizing the chairman to sign the North Alabama Highway Safety Grant for FY 2023. 2022 All Rights Reserved.This site is designed and maintained by theCullman County Commission500 2nd Ave SWCullman, AL 35055. 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. 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 Award Bid No. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. 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. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. 1409: Cold Laid Plant Mix to Advanced Asphalt Products, LLC, Award Bid No. 1340 for cement for full depth reclamation to National Cement, Awarded Bid no. 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. (Kelly Duke's contact 256-339-1402). 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. With 50 of 50 boxes reporting late Tuesday, Clemons enjoyed a lead of 9,728 votes over Walkers 4,916. Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. He wanted to be more transparent by being easily accessible to the Cullman County employees and . With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. 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. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people. 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. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Low 43F. Under the new, incoming one, only the chair will remain a full-time position. Chairman Clemons promised to work hard for the citizens of Cullman County when he took office in 2020. This is an annual contract renewal. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Clem grew up in Bug Tussle and is a graduate of Cold Springs High School and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. 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. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. 1 Cold Springs falls to 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. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. 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. 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. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. I have spent the past 32 years in. Disclaimer. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. NOTE: The Republican Party reserves the right to allow or disallow ballot access, and the campaign committee must approve you. 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. 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. 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. Cullman County Commission is a government administration company based out of 6894 County Road 818, Logan, Alabama, United States. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. This will definitely be challenging and not everything will happen overnight but communication goes a long way in my opinion.. Clemons, who monitored the returns remotely from a socially-distant vantage at a nearby local business, said he was grateful for the vote of confidence that Cullman County residents had placed in him with the victory. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Authorized coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick to sign a memo of understanding between the county and the Office of Emergency Preparedness of the Alabama Department of Public Health. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Concerned Hanceville residents crowd five-member commissions first meeting. 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. The commission approved a speed limit reduction on Bolte Road (County Road 700) to 35 mph from Third Avenue Southeast to Welti Road (County Road 702) due to the density of established homes and those under construction. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. I feel very honored to represent the people of Cullman County.. 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. 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 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 5 (vote for one . County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Cullman County Commission Chairman, Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, has officially served a whole year, and the accomplishment continues to add up. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: 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. You have permission to edit this article. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. Benjamin Bullard, The Cullman Times, Ala. Reports: 3 children dead, 2 wounded in attack at Texas home, Kellyanne Conway, George Conway To Divorce After Decadeslong Marriage: Report, School punished teen girl for working out in sports bra in 100-degree Texas heat, ACLU says, U.S. court won't require FAA to make airplane seat size, spacing rules, 'Extremely dangerous': Spike in illegal crossings at Canada-Vermont border has feds sounding alarm, SoCal in for cool start to weekend, butlight showers make brief return, AccuWeather: Clouds and wind into Saturday AM, Large hail coats the ground of Sherman, Texas, Coroner called to scene of house fire in Bullskin Township, Its a mental sport. Focus a key for LS students competing in this tournament. Contact. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. 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. Welcome to Cullman County! 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. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! 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. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. First up, Jeff Clem Clemons. The Jones Chapel native grew up farming and graduated from West Point High School in 1981. 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. No decision was made public by the commission. Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little reported said States declaration is set to expire Friday afternoon. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. The coverage under the approved plan takes effect on Dec. 1 of this year. 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. The annual renewal is up 10% over last year, but the contract is eligible for dividend payments. Winner selections were difficult because. If we do our jobs well and work together, we will make jobs of future commissioners better and the future of Cullman County even brighter!. Duke said he is ready for his new responsibilities to the citizens of Cullman County. long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular Legislative. Approved an agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for county property and casualty coverage for the 2023 fiscal year, at a premium of $512,159. Approved an annual payment of $19,404.16 to Harris Local Government for use of its SmartFusion financial software at county offices. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. 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.
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