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Calhoun County commissioners approve nuisance abatements, contracts and board appointments
Summary
At the Feb. 27 meeting, the Calhoun County Commission unanimously approved six public-nuisance abatements, declared six additional nuisances, extended a grass-cutting contract, authorized two ARPA jail change orders totaling $18,439 and confirmed multiple board appointments.
Vice-Chair Howell presided over the Calhoun County Commission’s Feb. 27, 2025 meeting, where commissioners unanimously approved multiple nuisance resolutions, routine contracts and several board appointments before adjourning at 10:18 a.m.
The meeting opened with Reverend Anthony Cook giving the invocation and leading the Pledge of Allegiance; Commissioner Wilson presented a Black History Month proclamation to Reverend Cook in recognition of his community service.
Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize recommended proceeding with abatements on six properties in Anniston, Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Mr. James Rogers and Ms. Brenda Camp addressed the commission about one parcel at 2810 Alabama Highway 202, saying the owner is their 97-year-old mother currently undergoing treatment for dementia and requesting a meeting with Mr. Mize to discuss steps to bring the property into compliance. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the abatement resolutions.
Mr. Mize also recommended dismissing the public-nuisance finding for 1407 Parkwood Drive (owner listed as the estate of Eddie Hicks c/o Brianne Wade); no representatives were present and the commission adopted the dismissal by voice vote.
The commission declared six additional properties to be public nuisances. Mr. Timothy Clark said he has a tenant purchasing 55 Tiffany Lane under a lease-to-own arrangement and was uncertain of the next steps; Mr. Larry Bridges reported he had begun cleaning 305 48th Street. Commissioners approved the nuisance declarations unanimously.
County staff brought several administrative items before the commission. Mr. Gaddy presented a resolution extending the Grass Cutting and Maintenance contract with Maddox Lawn with no changes to terms; commissioners approved the extension. The commission declared an Econoline van assigned to the sheriff’s office as surplus and authorized sale at auction, and it accepted subdivision roads in Deerfield Phase II and Phase III following inspection and certification of compliance with county subdivision regulations.
The commission authorized a three-year employment contract for a maintenance supervisor effective March 17, 2025 through March 16, 2028 and approved two AIA change orders for the ARPA-funded Jail Additions & Renovations project: $2,500 with Tindall Corporation and $15,939 with Hale Building Company (combined total $18,439). Commissioners authorized the chairman to sign the change orders and the motions passed unanimously.
On appointments, commissioners reappointed Phillip Winkles to the 911 District Board (District 2) for a four-year term beginning March 1, 2025; reappointed Joel Prickett (District 4) and Mike Almaroad (District 5) to six-year terms on the Calhoun County Water & Fire Authority Board beginning March 1, 2025; and appointed Van Roberts Sr. and Jessica Leonard to at-large seats on the McClellan Development Authority Board for terms beginning April 1, 2025. All appointments were approved by unanimous voice vote.
During public comment, Jakob Williamson, Public Affairs Coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, reminded commissioners of an Economic Forum at Jacksonville State University the following day, announced the State of the County event March 7 at the DHR office in Anniston, and invited the public to a March 12 Public Affairs meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
