for cullman countyfor chairman, cullman county commission commission chairman (vote for one) jeff "clem" clemons republican write-in for cullman county revenue commissioner (vote for one) barry willingham republican write-in for member, cullman countyfor member, cullman county board of education, board of education, district no. Calhoun County County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. 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. What are your thoughts on changing Cullman Countys governance to a 5-person board? Winds light and variable. 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. 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. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. All Rights Reserved. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair "We. 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. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Cullman County Commission Chairman candidates, from left, are Philip Widner, Jeff "Clem" Clemons, Wiley Kitchens, and Kenneth Walker (incumbent). Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. Watson has been married to Rena Sparks Watson for 37 years, and is father to Jessica Watson Brooks and father-in-law to Nathan Brooks. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. If a major issue arises that needed to be addressed I am confident the county commission could work with our local legislators to pass a local bill to address the issue. Nov 1, 2022 1 of 2 Kelly Duke, left, talks with County Commission Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons in March 2020. Benjamin Bullard Editor's note: The Times is counting down 2020's most. Consider the surplus of a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (Vin No. 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. to Bryant Enterprises. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. 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. . Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. Both the Republican and Democratic party primary elections will be held on May 24 of this year. Council President Folsom opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. for Resolution No. Cullman Emergency Management Agency director Tim Sartin to apply for an Emergency Management Performance Grant grant for 2023. 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. 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! Whereas, a permanent solution to Alabama's overly lenient "Good Time" law is. 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. 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. 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. He shared, Public service is a huge passion for me. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! Hanceville-area residents packed a Cullman County Commission work session Wednesday. Contact. Disclaimer. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. The commission reappointed Gordon Sandlin as Chairman to the Local Emergency Planning committee for FY 2022. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 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. 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. 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. I believe people who live in the non-incorporated areas enjoy the freedom they have in the county. All meetings will be held in the first-floor commission meeting room of the Cullman County Courthouse. 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 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. Duke said he is ready for his new responsibilities to the citizens of Cullman County. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Authorized a $27,839.43 payment to ADS Security for upgrades to the courthouses current door access system. Chairman Jeff Clemons, (R) Commissioner Kerry Watson, (R-Place 1) Commissioner Garry Marchman, (R-Place 2) . long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular Legislative. 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. He shared, I am excited to be a part of a new style of the Cullman County Commission. [3] Award Bid No. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. 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. 234. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. Jeff Clem Clemons at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cullman County Republican Womens dinner. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. All individuals who intend to run on the Republican ticket should contact the local Republican Party Chairman (Kelly Duke) before registering as a candidate. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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. 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. 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. High 66F. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. 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. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities 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. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. Authorize Coroner to apply for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) grant in the amount of $20,000. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. 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. 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. Approved a $20,000 payment to the City of Hanceville for its participation in cleaning and maintaining Mud Creek for the 2022 fiscal year. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Important Dates: Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Sheriff Matt Gentry recommended the approval. 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. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. 15- JLP-023) in the amount of $41,784 and building automation systems agreement in the amount of $3,813.25 for the HVAC system in the Cullman County Detention Center- annual service contract for HVAC. 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. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. 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, 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. dba ProBin Global for the Town of South Vinemont in the amount of $168,004, Ratify abatement for Project Redesign for the City of Cullman in the amount of $4,007,670, Resolution 2023-13: Change speed limit to 20 mph on County Road 514, Resolution 2023-16: Payment to Non-Profit from American Rescue Plan Act Revenue Replacement Funds to the North Alabama Agriplex in the amount of $200,000, Resolution 2023-17: Payment to Non-Profit from American Rescue Plan Act Revenue Reduction Funds to the Cullman County Fire Association in the amount of $100,000, Resolution 2023-18: Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the Purchase of Road Materials for County Road Projects in the amount of $1.2 million, Resolution 2023-19: Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the Purchase of 55-ton Detachable Low Boy Trailer in the amount of $83,075.38, Resolution 2023-20: Renew Participation in the Liability fund for calendar years 2024-2026 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork, Resolution 2023-21:Allocating American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Revenue Reduction Funds to the purchase of two 2024 T480 Tandem Dump Trucks and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork, Authorize Chairman and County Attorney to sign the Federal FY 2023 Certifications and Assurances for FTA Assistance Programs For CARTS, Consider approval of an allocation agreement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, and Walgreens negotiated by Attorney General Steve Marshall as part of a statewide opioid settlement, Consider approval of the Walmart settlement sign-on agreement negotiated by Attorney General Steve Marshall as part of a state-wide opioid settlement, Consider approval of opening a new bank account for the Opioid Settlement Funds at Traditions Bank with Chairman and all Commissioners as signers, Consider Chairman Clemons nominee, Bradley Williams, for appointment to the Industrial Development Board for a term to expire Jan. 19, 2019 to replace Layne Lowery, Consider approval of Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance with Hunt Insurance Group/Sirius America Insurance Option 2 in the amount of $73,184.40, Consider approval of the annual Tek84 maintenance agreement for jail scanner equipment in the amount of $8,995, Consider adding four doors at the Courthouse for security system in the amount of $13,903.41, Consider the surplus of 151 miscellaneous obsolete automotive filters from the county garage to be auctioned on GovDeals, Consider the surplus of the following items from the Road Department to be auctioned on GovDeals, 20132 Freightliner 1085D (Vin# 1FVHG58SOEHFJ0570), 2015 International Dump Truck Model 7 (Vin# 3HAWNSUT3GL220169), 2009 Isuzu Nprhd (Vin # JALE5W16597300150), 2014 Freightliner 1085D (Vin# 1FVHG5BS2EHFJ0571), Etnyre Asphalt Distributor (Serial# 52330), Etnyre Asphalt Distributor (Serial# 53421), 2015 International 7500 64 Tandem Dump Truck (Vin# 3HAWNSUT3GL22169), AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK (Vin# OT58166710150), 1979 AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK M917 (Vin# OT58166710350), 1979 AM GENERAL 8X6 MILITARY TRUCK M917 (Vin# OT58166710250), 1997 Stewart Stevenson m1083 (Vin# BT4999BCBF).