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Calhoun County Commission approves dozens of nuisance actions affecting multiple properties
Summary
The commission unanimously approved resolutions to proceed with abatements on 11 properties, dismiss nuisances on 10 others, declare 17 properties as nuisances, and approved a $726 invoice for removal costs. Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize led recommendations and offered follow-up meetings with affected representatives.
The Calhoun County Commission on Oct. 23, 2025, approved a package of public-nuisance actions affecting multiple properties across the county.
Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize recommended proceeding with abatement resolutions for 11 properties and presented separate resolutions to dismiss nuisance findings on 10 additional properties. The board also voted to declare 17 properties as public nuisances and approved an invoice of $726.00 for removal work at 640 Mountain Road in Ohatchee. All motions carried by unanimous voice votes.
Two property representatives spoke during the discussion. Jason Doland, representing 629 S. Hillman, said improvements were being made to that property. Jacqueline Bass, representing 46 New Prospect Street, said clearing work was underway; Mize offered to meet with both representatives after the meeting to discuss outstanding issues.
Commissioners adopted a separate resolution awarding the county’s public-nuisance removal bid to the sole bidder, Wendy Thornton. That award and the individual abatement/dismissal declarations were handled as recorded resolutions.
The actions address properties in Anniston, Jacksonville, Weaver, Oxford, Ohatchee and Alexandria; the transcript lists specific addresses and owners for each resolution. Owners were notified in advance; many were not present at the meeting when their properties were discussed.
Next steps: The resolutions authorize county staff to proceed with abatement or dismissal actions as stated in each resolution. For properties where owners reported ongoing repairs, staff pledged follow-up meetings to verify progress.
