1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Authorized Kilpatrick to separately apply for a $20,000 grant through the National Network of Public Health Institutes. Its truly an honor when the citizens have this much trust in you, he said. 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. First up, Jeff Clem Clemons. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. to Bryant Enterprises. Clems stepson Justin has been with Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 18 years. They blessed me with the chance to serve the community and to continue to serve them. The Jones Chapel native grew up farming and graduated from West Point High School in 1981. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? The commission was mostly funded by the Rockefeller Fund. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no. County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Disclaimer. If you are experiencing an emergency situation, Dial . Should Cullman County have home rule authority; why/why not? Jeff Clem Clemons at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 Cullman County Republican Womens dinner. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Correctional Incentive Time a prisoner may earn, and to amend the circumstances. He has been married to his wife Deborah for 33 years. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. 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. Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. Approved a $20,000 payment to the City of Hanceville for its participation in cleaning and maintaining Mud Creek for the 2022 fiscal year. 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. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. I do NOT believe Cullman County should have home rule. The item was previously approved, but County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick found a lower price afterward. Chairman Clemons promised to work hard for the citizens of Cullman County when he took office in 2020. 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. 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 5 (vote for one . 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. 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. You have permission to edit this article. You have permission to edit this article. PUBLIC HEARINGS . 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Ratify abatement for BBLU lnc. Today, Wiley Kitchens. 1342 for polypropylene pipe to Bear Concrete Products. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: 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. I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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 Commission. 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. 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. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. The commission opted to approve the new deal. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. 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. 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. 1338 for lease of one or more excavators to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. The coverage under the approved plan takes effect on Dec. 1 of this year. High 66F. Cullman County Commission is a government administration company based out of 6894 County Road 818, Logan, Alabama, United States. 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. 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. Contest chairman Jim Zachary said, "CNHI is so proud of all the newspapers that participated in the Best of CNHI journalism awards competition this year. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. Married to his wife Randa for 17 years, Duke is the father of Tanner, Tate and Tess, who is married to Griffin Morris. 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. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 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. long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular Legislative. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Elected three times to the commission, Marchman has served on the commission since 2014. 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.. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. "We've tried to place them in areas where we expect there will be a large amount of people who can use the extra help," explained county commission chairman Jeff Clemons on Wednesday. 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. Amended a previously-approved item from last months regular commission meeting to remove a 2016 Ford F-250 from the surplus list and place the vehicle back in service. 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. Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Chairman Jeff Clemons, (R) Commissioner Kerry Watson, (R-Place 1) Commissioner Garry Marchman, (R-Place 2) . 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. This is an annual contract renewal. Approved an annual payment of $19,404.16 to Harris Local Government for use of its SmartFusion financial software at county offices. 1 Cold Springs 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. 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. Welcome to Cullman County! Whether that involves seeking a new local landfill site said by Lynn only to be an option in the countys far northwest corner, thanks to soil and terrain attributes or something else, its a topic likely to arise again in the near future as the calendar swings toward 2023. 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. Two of the seats are uncontested: Incumbent associate commissioner Kerry Watson faces no opposition in his bid for the newly-created District 1 seat, while Kelly Duke is running unopposed for the new District 3 seat. The project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. 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. Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. Winner selections were difficult because. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. 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. 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. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. 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. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. 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. 234. In 1910 it created a Hookworm Commission. 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. More information on the program is expected at a later date. 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. Appointed Matt Smith to the board of the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama for a five-year term expiring in November of 2027. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to 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. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. But I started getting back out in June and seeing people across the county a lot of touching base with folks was through social media and Im just grateful that they followed through with their support for me tonight.. Abundant sunshine. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. 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. 1,576 likes. 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. 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. He shared, I am excited to be a part of a new style of the Cullman County Commission. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission members, Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, along with Chairman Jeff Clemons. 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. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. Our communities deserve leaders who care about them and their families. Authorized a $27,839.43 payment to ADS Security for upgrades to the courthouses current door access system. 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. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. 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. 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. 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. Cullman County Commission | 149 followers on LinkedIn. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. What makes you the best candidate for the office of County Commission Chairman? 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. Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Important Dates: 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. 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. No decision was made public by the commission. Low 43F. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. He shared, Even though it can be a thankless job, every now and then you get an opportunity to do something good for somebody and thats what I like about it. 1340 for cement for full depth reclamation to National Cement, Awarded Bid no. "We. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. He now works in law enforcement at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Several changes to the policy were adopted at different times throughout the year. 256-255-5011; jclemons2020@outlook.com; 534 County Road 945 Cullman, AL 35057 2023-17 for the vacation and surplus of a portion There was a problem saving your notification. The commission reappointed Gordon Sandlin as Chairman to the Local Emergency Planning committee for FY 2022. 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. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal. 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. 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. 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. CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk's Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. This is my biggest like in working in our Commission and for the people. For 32 years I have worked for the Cullman County Sheriff's office as a dispatcher, detention deputy, patrol deputy, investigator, and Captain of the Special Projects Division. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab 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. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. 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. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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).
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