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Calhoun County Commission approves abatement, dismissal and nuisance declarations for multiple properties
Summary
On Oct. 9 the Calhoun County Commission unanimously adopted a set of resolutions addressing public nuisances across the county: 15 abatement resolutions, dismissals for 11 properties and nuisance declarations for 14 properties after brief remarks from owners and representatives.
The Calhoun County Commission on Oct. 9 unanimously approved a series of resolutions addressing public-nuisance cases across Anniston, Ohatchee, Jacksonville and Weaver, adopting 15 abatement resolutions, dismissing nuisance findings on 11 properties and declaring 14 properties to be public nuisances.
Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize presented the lists and recommended action on each group. Mize identified 15 properties recommended for abatement; several owners and representatives spoke during the meeting. Jennifer McCormick, owner of 900 W. 51st St., showed photographs she said documented improvements to that property. Mike Smith, speaking as a representative for two parcels on Front Street, told the commission he "has been clearing both properties." Robert Carmona, representing a property on Paul Street, asked for additional time to address the listed nuisance; Mize offered to meet with property representatives after the meeting to discuss next steps.
Commissioner Patterson moved to adopt the abatement resolutions; Commissioner Henderson seconded and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the commissioners present. Mize then presented 11 properties for dismissal of nuisance findings; Commissioner Wilson moved to adopt those dismissals, and Commissioner Patterson seconded. Finally, Mize recommended declaring 14 properties as public nuisances; after brief discussion and a question from a representative, Commissioner Henderson moved to declare the properties as recommended and Commissioner Wilson seconded. Each set of actions was approved unanimously. The minutes note the resolutions are on file.
The commission did not provide a public schedule for physical abatement work in the meeting record; Mize offered to meet with individual property owners or their representatives to discuss cleanup timelines. The commission adjourned at 10:18 a.m.; the next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2025. For a full list of properties and the official resolutions, see the resolutions on file with the county.
