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Calhoun County approves multiple nuisance abatements and declares 23 properties public nuisances
Summary
The Calhoun County Commission on Aug. 14 approved abatements for 14 properties, dismissed nuisance findings on six others, approved three removal invoices, and declared 23 additional properties as public nuisances following recommendations from Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize.
The Calhoun County Commission voted unanimously Aug. 14 to proceed with public nuisance abatements for 14 properties, dismiss nuisance findings for six properties and declare 23 additional properties as public nuisances, following recommendations by Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize.
Mize presented the lists of properties and told the commission that owners had been notified in advance. Owner Michael Byron said he had removed the nuisances from 505 Roy Webb Road in Jacksonville and brought photographs to show the work. Owner Brandon Ford said he and his wife have been cleaning 120 W. 49th Street in Anniston but had difficulty reaching the environmental manager to coordinate next steps. Mize offered to meet with owners after the meeting to discuss outstanding issues.
Commissioner Henderson moved to adopt the 14 abatement resolutions; Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion, and the board approved it by unanimous voice vote. Separately, Commissioner Shears moved to adopt the six dismissal resolutions; Commissioner Wilson seconded and the commission approved the dismissals unanimously.
Mize also presented three invoices covering the county’s cost to remove nuisance material (listed in the minutes as $626.00, $626.00 and $326.00). Commissioner Patterson moved to approve payment of the invoices; Commissioner Wilson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Finally, Mize recommended declaring 23 properties as public nuisances. Several property owners addressed the commission about their situations: Lisa Mahieu said she is seeking financing to replace a roof; Maria Martinez said she has cleaned her property and is awaiting title work to remove a camper; John Green said he has vacated a property that is now being occupied by squatters; Jabez Halcome said debris had been removed from his yard; Jennifer Lavender said she recently evicted a squatter and can now access the property to begin cleaning; and Mary Estel said her grandson lives on the property and refuses to help with cleanup. Commissioner Wilson moved to declare the properties as recommended; Commissioner Shears seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The commission’s actions were recorded as formal resolutions (14 abatement resolutions, six dismissal resolutions, three invoice‑approval resolutions, and 23 nuisance declarations). Mize said he would meet individually with owners present to discuss next steps. The commission adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
