Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. The commission opted to approve the new deal. 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. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. Contact. 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. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Upon his retirement, Marchman returned to what he loved cattle and crop farming. 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. Today, Philip Widner. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. Sheriff Matt Gentry recommended the approval. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom', Benjamin Bullard 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. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. Chairman Clemons promised to work hard for the citizens of Cullman County when he took office in 2020. Our communities deserve leaders who care about them and their families. I do not see any circumstances which the tax would come back up before the county commission. long overdue, and legislation has been pre-filed for the 2023 Regular Legislative. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. 1339 for bituminous plant mix (installed) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no. Bradshaw H Grady Library, Valley, AL Cherokee County County Chair I believe people who live in the non-incorporated areas enjoy the freedom they have in the county. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. 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. If the referendum does not pass, would you consider the county commissioners approving a sales tax for education? 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. Authorize workers comp renewal with County Risk Services for FY 2023 in the amount of $553,375.31. 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. 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. Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. 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! Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Ratify abatement for BBLU lnc. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. 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! 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. Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. 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 project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. (Kelly Duke's contact 256-339-1402). It feels good now to know its over. County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. 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. If elected, I want to be a conservative steward of taxpayer money and find areas to save taxpayer money. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. Proposed plat at Hidden Hills subdivision, a major subdivision containing 58 lots located off County Road 2120. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. Do you support the 1-cent sales tax for education? 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. Low 43F. The next Cullman County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Cullman County Courthouse Commission Meeting Room. 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. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. Under the new, incoming one, only the chair will remain a full-time position. 2021 All Rights Reserved. "We. 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. 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, PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional, Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28. Welcome to Cullman County! Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. 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. Award Bid No. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Freeman is the father of two sons and is proudly married to wife Tonya. 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. I enjoy helping our citizens in any way possible. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. The annual renewal is up 10% over last year, but the contract is eligible for dividend payments. Correctional Incentive Time a prisoner may earn, and to amend the circumstances. If you are . 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. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. 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.
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