5 (vote for one . Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. 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. 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. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Disclaimer. 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. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. 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. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind 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. 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. Jeff 'Clem' Clemons for Chariman of the Cullman County Commission 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. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. Freeman is the father of two sons and is proudly married to wife Tonya. Benjamin Bullard Editor's note: The Times is counting down 2020's most. 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 workers comp renewal with County Risk Services for FY 2023 in the amount of $553,375.31. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Council President Folsom opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. for Resolution No. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. Benjamin Bullard | The Cullman Times. 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. 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded 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. 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. Approved an agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for county property and casualty coverage for the 2023 fiscal year, at a premium of $512,159. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. 1410: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Marchman worked at Americold and other local factories before joining the military. Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . I believe people who live in the non-incorporated areas enjoy the freedom they have in the county. This will definitely be challenging and not everything will happen overnight but communication goes a long way in my opinion.. Those little things that come along that you can do that makes a difference in peoples lives- thats the reason I do it.. 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. 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. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. He shared, I am excited to be a part of a new style of the Cullman County Commission. What makes you the best candidate for the office of County Commission Chairman? Should Cullman County have home rule authority; why/why not? Disclaimer. Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. 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. Benjamin Bullard, The Cullman Times, Ala. 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A Look At The Past Year In The Commission | Cullman Daily This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. The work session will be at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6. 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. Each of those four areas will deliver one of its residents as an associate commissioner. A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little reported said States declaration is set to expire Friday afternoon. Winner selections were difficult because. 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. County EMA Director Tim Sartain explained this is a 100% funded grant, therefore it will be no cost to the County. 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). Clems stepson Justin has been with Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 18 years. 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. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The commission approved CARTS participation in the Access 2 Care program, allowing Medicaid and insurance companies to cover the costs of transportation of patients to and from medical appointments. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. 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. Several changes to the policy were adopted at different times throughout the year. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. More information on the program is expected at a later date. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. No decision was made public by the commission. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. 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. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Approved an annual payment of $19,404.16 to Harris Local Government for use of its SmartFusion financial software at county offices. (Year in review: No. 6) Election brings changes to commission, councils High 66F. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. 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. I have spent the past 32 years in. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular 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. He retired after 33 years with the department. 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. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to 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. Our communities deserve leaders who care about them and their families. Clemons wins runoff to take commission chairmans seat. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. 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. All meetings will be held in the first-floor commission meeting room of the Cullman County Courthouse. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Important Dates: The following agenda items were approved: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21, at the Cullman County Courthouse. 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. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. You have permission to edit this article. In 1910 it created a Hookworm Commission. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. He has been married to his wife Deborah for 33 years. Cullman County Commissioners Kelly Duke and Kerry Watson, Chairman Jeff Clemons, and Commissioners Corey Freeman and Garry Marchman (Contributed) 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. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. 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, 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. Correctional Incentive Time a prisoner may earn, and to amend the circumstances. Set the speed limit along County Road 1121 at 25 mph. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced 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. 1340 for cement for full depth reclamation to National Cement, Awarded Bid no. Contact. 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. 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. Cullman County Commission approves American - The Cullman Tribune Welcome to Cullman County! You have permission to edit this article. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. 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. Cullman County Commission Chairman, Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, has officially served a whole year, and the accomplishment continues to add up. Low 43F. Authorized Kilpatrick to separately apply for a $20,000 grant through the National Network of Public Health Institutes. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. Married to his wife Randa for 17 years, Duke is the father of Tanner, Tate and Tess, who is married to Griffin Morris. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people. 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. to Bryant Enterprises. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 1409: Cold Laid Plant Mix to Advanced Asphalt Products, LLC, Award Bid No. I do NOT believe Cullman County should have home rule. PDF Cullman City Council Meeting Monday, February 13, 2023 at 7:00 P.m. in In this year's race, all of the associate commissioner candidates are Republicans, which means the winners of the May 24 primary election will face no further opposition in the November general election. 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. Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal.
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