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Calhoun County Commission unanimously approves nuisance actions, bids, contracts and board reappointments
Summary
At its Feb. 12 meeting in Anniston, the Calhoun County Commission unanimously approved public-nuisance abatements and dismissals, multiple highway bid awards and contract actions, a $45,000 compensation study contract, authorization to seek an ADECA HVAC grant, and several board reappointments.
Calhoun County Commissioners met Feb. 12, 2026, in Anniston and, in a series of unanimous voice votes, approved a range of administrative actions including public-nuisance abatements and dismissals, highway bid awards, contract extensions and several board reappointments.
Chairman Patterson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.; the panel approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes before moving into departmental presentations. Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize recommended proceeding with public-nuisance abatements for seven properties across Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville and Weaver. Resident Bonnie Jones, representing one property, asked what violations applied to her address; Justin Rogers, a contractor for a second property, said work had been delayed by an insurance claim. Mize offered to meet with both after the meeting. Commissioner Henderson moved to adopt the abatements and the motion carried unanimously.
Mize also recommended dismissal of public-nuisance findings for six other properties; that resolution likewise passed on a unanimous voice vote. Later Mize recommended declaring two additional properties in Anniston as public nuisances; the Commission approved that action as well.
County staff presented and the Commission approved multiple Highway Department procurement actions. Jonathan Gaddy introduced resolutions awarding the aluminized pipe bid to Fallin Farms dba Harvey Culvert and the concrete pipe bid to Wells and Wells LLC; both awards were approved by voice vote. The Commission also adopted a surplus-property resolution to send several Highway Department vehicles and tractors to auction and authorized an agreement with JM Wood Auction Company to conduct the sale.
The Commission extended the soft-drink sales contract for the Sports Complex with Coca‑Cola through April 9, 2027, and approved Coca‑Cola’s new pricing schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026. Gaddy also presented a correction to a groundskeeping bid, specifying the monthly award for facilities 33A–33G as $565.00; the amendment passed unanimously.
On personnel and administrative matters, the Commission authorized an agreement with Paypoint HR to perform a classification and compensation study at a cost of $45,000 and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement. The panel also approved a resolution authorizing the county to apply for an Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) State Energy Program grant to purchase and install HVAC equipment for county facilities.
The Commission approved subdivision acceptance for Cedar Springs Estate and completed several reappointments: Gary Sparks (district 3) and Chief Johnnie Phelps (district 4) to the 911 Board; Ken McElroy (district 5) to the 911 Board; Van Roberts Sr. (at-large) to the 911 Board; and Philip Smith to the MDA Board. All reappointments begin March 1, 2026, and were approved unanimously.
Public comments included remarks from Johnny Warren, president of Anniston EMS, who thanked the Commission and referenced Alabama House Bill 400 regarding ambulance providers, and Richard Rybka of Coosa Riverkeeper, who announced a volunteer cleanup at Harts Ferry Park scheduled for Feb. 28. Chairman Patterson closed the meeting by thanking Commissioner Howell for nine months serving as Commission chairman. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
