This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 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. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of . Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. 1 Board Supervisor Neal Brooks was present. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. Award Bid No. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. We sat down with the established commission and the newcomers to get to know them. 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. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. Authorized a $27,839.43 payment to ADS Security for upgrades to the courthouses current door access system. Commissioner Kelly Duke has lived in Welti his whole life, starting school at Welti before graduating from Holly Pond High School in 1990. The commission was mostly funded by the Rockefeller Fund. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. High 66F. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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! Tags Commission Chairman Politics Work. 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. 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. Today, Philip Widner. All meetings will be held in the first-floor commission meeting room of the Cullman County Courthouse. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. The following agenda items were approved: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, March 21, at the Cullman County Courthouse. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. All Rights Reserved. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 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. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. What are your thoughts on changing Cullman Countys governance to a 5-person board? 1338 for lease of one or more excavators to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. If you are . Approved request to have a prayer gathering on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Feb. 20, 2021 at noon by Jesus in the World Ministry. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. 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. Today, Wiley Kitchens. A recent dividend payment was received by the commission for $36,000. 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. 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. What makes you the best candidate for the office of County Commission Chairman? Noah Carpenter, 166 County Road 1600, invited the council and community to attend the Cullman Community Theater's production of Steel Magnolias this weekend, February 16-19, 2023. The commission opted to approve the new deal. 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. This is a 100% grant for high traffic/incident areas. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. There was a problem saving your notification. long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular Legislative. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. Welcome to Cullman County! The work session will be at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6. I do NOT believe Cullman County should have home rule. 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. Hanceville-area residents packed a Cullman County Commission work session Wednesday. Sheriff Matt Gentry recommended the approval. I served the citizens of Cullman County all my life and its truly an honor just to be serving the citizens of this great county. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. Copyright 2021 Humble Roots, LLC. Cullman County Commission Chairman candidates, from left, are Philip Widner, Jeff "Clem" Clemons, Wiley Kitchens, and Kenneth Walker (incumbent). Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities 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. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 2023-17 for the vacation and surplus of a portion No decision was made public by the commission. This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people. 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! 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. The project will be funded by a $300,000 High Risk Rural Road (HRRR) grant funded by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 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. 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. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Ratify abatement for BBLU lnc. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Set the speed limit along County Road 1121 at 25 mph. 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. High 66F. 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. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, Dial . 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. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 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. Those little things that come along that you can do that makes a difference in peoples lives- thats the reason I do it.. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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 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. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. Disclaimer. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. We have some good guys here and I think well continue to have good men on the commission that we can work with to make progress.. Walker will serve out his term through November, when Clemons will be sworn into office. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. Appointed Matt Smith to the board of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for a five-year term expiring in November of 2027. Freeman attended Wallace State for criminal justice and worked as a volunteer fire fighter in his community. 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. Abundant sunshine. You have permission to edit this article. Do you support the 1-cent sales tax for education? Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. You have permission to edit this article. bbullard@cullmantimes.com. 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.