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Commission adopts multiple nuisance abatements and declares other properties nuisances
Summary
Calhoun County approved 17 abatement resolutions, dismissed seven nuisance findings, approved three removal invoices, and declared 21 additional properties as public nuisances; several property owners reported cleanup had begun and staff offered follow-up meetings.
The Calhoun County Commission on June 26 adopted multiple resolutions addressing public nuisances across Anniston and neighboring communities.
Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize presented a series of recommendations: abatement resolutions for 17 properties; dismissal of nuisance findings for seven properties; approval of three invoices to cover removal costs totaling $16,278.00; and declaration of 21 additional properties as public nuisances. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the recommended abatement resolutions and declarations and to approve the dismissals and invoices as presented.
Several people connected to affected properties spoke during the meeting. Dave McCain, representing 330 Rice Avenue, said cleaning has started at that property. Jeff Watson reported cleaning had begun at 3620 Ammons Street. Chrishun Webber told the commission she purchased a property already classified as a nuisance and is now beginning cleanup. A family member speaking for James Ransaw said Ransaw has vacated the house and plans to begin cleaning. Mize offered to meet with those present after the meeting to discuss their nuisance issues and next steps.
The three invoices approved were: $11,426.00 for 505 Howe Street (Weaver), $3,026.00 for 805 S Corning Street (Anniston), and $1,826.00 for 79 Fieldstone Way (Jacksonville). The commission’s motions to adopt, dismiss, declare or approve the items were made by commissioners as listed in the meeting record and carried by voice vote; the transcript does not provide a numerical roll-call tally.
The meeting record lists each property by street and owner name; for those declared a nuisance the resolutions were filed with the meeting materials. The county will proceed with abatement actions or follow-up as set out in those resolutions and through Environmental Programs staff outreach to property owners.
