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Calhoun County Commission approves dozens of nuisance resolutions after property owners respond
Summary
The commission voted unanimously Oct. 9 to adopt resolutions to abate 15 properties, dismiss nuisances at 11 others, and declare 14 properties public nuisances after Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize presented recommendations and several property representatives spoke about cleanup progress or requested more time.
The Calhoun County Commission on Oct. 9 adopted three sets of resolutions affecting private properties across the county, approving abatement actions for 15 parcels, dismissing nuisance designations for 11 parcels and declaring 14 parcels as public nuisances following recommendations by Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize.
The actions began with Mize’s recommendation to proceed with abatement resolutions for 15 properties in Anniston, Ohatchee and nearby communities. Commissioner Patterson moved to adopt the abatement resolutions and Commissioner Henderson seconded; the motion carried by unanimous voice vote of the commissioners present.
During that portion of the meeting, property owner Jennifer McCormick showed photos she said documented improvements at 900 W. 51st St., one of the properties on the abatement list. Mike Smith, identifying himself as a representative for two Front Street properties, told commissioners he has been clearing those properties. Robert Carmona, representing 0 Paul St., asked for more time to address listed nuisances; Mize offered to meet with him after the meeting to review the outstanding issues.
Later in the agenda, Mize recommended dismissing nuisance proceedings for 11 properties; Commissioner Wilson moved to adopt the dismissals and Commissioner Patterson seconded. That motion likewise passed unanimously. Immediately after, Mize presented a separate set of recommendations to declare 14 properties as public nuisances in Anniston, Piedmont, Jacksonville and Weaver. Commissioner Henderson moved to declare the listed properties a public nuisance, Commissioner Wilson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The resolutions are recorded in the meeting file; the minutes list property addresses and owner names for each of the three sets of actions. The meeting record shows owners were notified in advance of the hearing and several had representatives attend to provide status updates or request additional time.
The commission’s adoption of the resolutions authorizes staff to proceed under the county’s nuisance-abatement procedures for the properties found to meet the nuisance criteria. In cases where owners showed corrective action or where staff recommended dismissal, the county removed the nuisance designation. Mize offered follow-up meetings with representatives who requested more time to resolve issues.
The commission adjourned at 10:18 a.m.; no appeals or further procedural steps were recorded during the Oct. 9 meeting.
