Important Dates: 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. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. During Tuesday's regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission Meeting led by Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman approved a well-deserved county-wide pay raise for all Cullman County employees. Appointed Matt Smith to the board of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for a five-year term expiring in November of 2027. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. This is an annual contract renewal. Whereas, a permanent solution to Alabama's overly lenient "Good Time" law is. 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. Feb. 2The Cullman County Commission is changing, and the upcoming primary election season will determine the makeup of its new look as a five-member body. 1FMEU63E87UB28358) to be donated to the Town of Colony. Authorized Kilpatrick to separately apply for a $20,000 grant through the National Network of Public Health Institutes. This will definitely be challenging and not everything will happen overnight but communication goes a long way in my opinion.. The item was previously approved, but County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick found a lower price afterward. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Winds light and variable. County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. 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! Abundant sunshine. A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. Cullman County Commission Chairman candidates, from left, are Philip Widner, Jeff "Clem" Clemons, Wiley Kitchens, and Kenneth Walker (incumbent). Clem grew up in Bug Tussle and is a graduate of Cold Springs High School and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. 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. Amend Item R from the Aug. 16, 2022, meeting minutes to reflect the installation of GPS in County vehicles from One Step GPS in the amount of $13.95 per vehicle per month. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. 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. When youre out for that long, you lose your momentum. What makes you the best candidate for the office of County Commission Chairman? The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard Winds light and variable. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . 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. 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. 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). 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS . 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. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? Excepting holidays, the commission will meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., preceded by a public work session at 4 p.m. on the same day. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. 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. Consider the surplus of a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (Vin No. Award Bid No. 1 Board Supervisor Neal Brooks was present. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Today, Philip Widner. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. 1341 for herbicides and adjuvants to Helena Chemical, Awarded Bid no. Abundant sunshine. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The commission opted to approve the new deal. Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. High 66F. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. All meetings will be held in the first-floor commission meeting room of the Cullman County Courthouse. 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. 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. This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people. 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 Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. The project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. Ratify Bid No. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. 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. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. to Bryant Enterprises. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. 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. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Its truly an honor when the citizens have this much trust in you, he said. In other business at its regular meeting, the commission: Benjamin Bullard can be reached by phone at 256-734-2131 ext. NOTE: The Republican Party reserves the right to allow or disallow ballot access, and the campaign committee must approve you.