Regular Jacksonville city council meeting with routine approvals including a retail beverage license, several appropriations and personnel actions, plus community event announcements; no public comments were given.

Discussion Points

•Clerk announced the resolution as an agenda amendment earlier; item later considered and approved.
•Clerk presented license application and location details.
•Clerk presented the appropriation for a street sweeper; no dollar figures were read.
•Clerk read amendment number and project (Ladoga Trail Lighting).
•Clerk read promotion and employment lists and noted ordinance conditions for hires.
•Clerk read resolution and purpose (vehicles for police).
•Clerk read the resolution and its statutory authorization (Alabama Act 2012-256).
•directions were procedural; acceptances recorded by vote.
•Directions were promotional; no formal action tied to events recorded.
•Mayor thanked staff and highlighted community events and partnerships with Jack State and the Chamber of Commerce.

Decisions

•Amendment approved by council.
•Appropriation approved by council.
•Appropriation approved; details to be provided separately.
•City authorized to participate in state tax holiday.
•License approved by voice vote.
•Promotions and hires approved; resignation accepted.
•Tax abatement approved; terms not recorded in transcript.

Directions

•HR to verify ordinance compliance for new hires.

Oct

City Council Meeting, 10-12-2026

Jacksonville City Council held a regular meeting on Oct. 12, 2026, conducting routine business including second reading of a video-camera ordinance, awarding multiple contracts, approving personnel actions, and allocating opioid-litigation funds for an EMS heart monitor. The mayor praised first responders and the council recognized community events.

Discussion Points

•All agreements were authorized by voice vote.
•Chair provided a personal account of a house fire and quick emergency response.
•Clerk read each contract item; council sought brief clarifications on contract length or terms when raised.
•Clerk read hires, promotions and reclassifications; brief procedural confusion occurred before one promotion vote.
•Clerk read ordinance sections for authorization, fees, exemptions, payments, denials, liability, and fee use.
•Clerk read resolution and bid number; council approved award by voice vote.
•Clerk read the item authorizing mayor to sign the amended agreement; no further details discussed on the record.
•Council offered congratulations to promoted employees.
•Mayor praised fire department; council members recognized community achievements.
•No purchase amount was provided on record.
•Resolution authorizes expenditure of opioid-litigation proceeds for EMS equipment.

Decisions

•Authorization approved
•Authorization granted for listed agreements
•Ordinance No. 068426 adopted on second reading
•Personnel actions approved
•Resolution R233526 approved; award to Republic Services
•Resolution R233827 approved

Oct

2026-10-08 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission convened Oct. 8, 2026, approved routine minutes and warrants, granted a specialty hemp retail license, adopted multiple nuisance resolutions (proceedings, dismissals, invoices, and new nuisance declarations), authorized surplus sales and facility renovation amendments, accepted several agreements including a $91,000 appropriation for a national monument trust, extended the HR manager contract, made an appointment to the Beautification Board, heard brief public announcements, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Gaddy announced vacancy and proposed appointment; public commenters made community announcements and offers of thanks.
•Manager presented lists of properties for various nuisance actions; owners were notified but not present.
•Staff described appropriation and source (Representative Barbara Boyd).
•Staff presented surplus and contract amendment items for facilities and appraisal department.
•Staff presented the contract modification.
•Staff presented the DYS agreement for RISE.
•Staff presented the second-reading ABC application.

Decisions

•Application approved by unanimous vote.
•Appointment approved unanimously; public comments noted.
•Authorization approved unanimously.
•Authorization granted by unanimous voice vote.
•Extension approved unanimously.
•Resolutions and amendments approved unanimously.
•Resolutions for proceedings, dismissals, invoice approval, and new declarations carried unanimously.

Directions

•Chairman authorized to sign agreement.
•Chairman authorized to sign final agreement.
•Chairman authorized to sign the extension.
•File appointment; community events proceed with organizer coordination.
•Prepare vehicles for surplus sale; file and implement minor renovations per AIA amendments.
•Proceed with abatement actions and process invoices and dismissals as adopted.
•Proceed with processing the approved application.

Sep

City Council Meeting, 9-28-2026

The Jacksonville City Council approved routine financial and personnel items, heard a public comment reporting three historical markers are fully funded (and a suggestion to rename part of Mountain Street for Lily Ledbetter), and voted to adjourn into an executive session to discuss real property under Alabama law.

Discussion Points

•A council member expressed hesitation regarding one retirement but the council accepted both with regrets.
•Clerk read board/committee items and referenced a resignation by the single name 'Joy'.
•Clerk read statutory basis for executive session under Code of Alabama Section 36-25A-7(a)(6).
•Council moved, seconded and approved the slate of appointments; no further details were recorded.
•David proposed renaming the parkway portion of Mountain Street in honor of Lily Ledbetter.
•David reported all three markers fully funded and provided suggested locations and unveiling events.
•Item read by clerk; no substantive discussion recorded.
•Motion made and seconded; roll call recorded several 'yes' votes.
•Resignations, hire, promotions, and retirements were read and each motioned and seconded.

Decisions

•All personnel items recorded as approved or accepted; no further detail recorded.
•Appointments approved; resignation accepted.
•Charge-off accounts approved by unanimous vote.
•Executive session approved and convened.
•No formal council action on renaming or marker placement recorded at the meeting.

Directions

•Clerk/staff to complete appointment paperwork and clarify the resigned person's full name for official records.
•Council adjourned to executive session; chair announced no return to open meeting that night.
•Staff to coordinate with Alabama Historical Association, Jacksonville State University and the library on marker placement and events (implied; not voted).

Sep

2026-09-24 Commission Minutes.pdf

At its Sept. 24, 2026 meeting, the Calhoun County Commission adopted a balanced FY2026 budget that includes a new county pay scale, approved multiple contracts and procurement actions, and moved to abate and declare public nuisances at several properties. Commissioners also authorized tourism and park agreements, reappointed Beautification Board members, and heard public comments from local EMS leaders and environmental advocates.

Discussion Points

•Board members thanked for encouraging property pride.
•Chamber thanked the commission for support; tourism committee to donate books to libraries.
•EMS leaders publicly thanked the commission for appropriations; river-advocacy group requested landowners for trash-trap installations.
•Eviction proceedings reported at 17 Harris St.; owner at 304 Rowan St. provided photographs to show nuisances removed; one owner requested extra time.
•Ms. Wood noted the new pay scale increased workload during budget preparation.
•Multiple procurement items and surplus declarations were presented by county staff; commissioners approved all items by voice vote.

Decisions

•Adopted abatement, dismissal and nuisance declaration resolutions
•Adopted FY2026 budget resolution
•Approved awards and contracts; rejected One World bids.
•Authorized tourism agreement and scheduled community events
•Reappointments approved unanimously
•See list above

Directions

•Staff to meet with owners after the meeting and follow up on remediation

Sep

City Council Meeting, 9-14-2026

City Council meeting of Jacksonville, Alabama covered routine approvals, a public hearing and vote on incentives for a 69-room Cobblestone Main Street Hotel, multiple personnel and budget items, and a mayor's report recognizing 9/11 memorials and community events.

Discussion Points

•Clerk presented JPWP amendments and attachments; no extended debate recorded
•Council approved a contract for a natural gas leak survey for 2026
•Council member raised lack of explicit security for recouping incentives if project fails
•Council ultimately voted to approve incentives and authorize mayor to execute agreement
•Mayor and others pointed to performance deadlines and callback provisions in the development agreement
•Multiple personnel actions (reclassifications, promotions, retirements) were bundled and approved
•No specific funding amounts were included in the read record segments.
•Policy revisions to compensation and leave were read into the record and approved with no extended debate
•R23-26 and R23-33 were read and approved with minimal discussion in the provided transcript segments

Decisions

•Both resolutions approved
•JPWP items approved; contract for leak survey authorized
•R23-29 approved; individual personnel actions approved
•Resolution R23-30/26 approved; authorization for mayor to sign approved

Directions

•Mayor authorized to sign the agreement
•Mayor to sign the gas-leak survey agreement on behalf of board
•Staff to proceed with grant submission for ARC FY27 application

Sep

2026-09-10 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission met Sept. 10, 2026, and unanimously approved a series of routine and policy items: approval of an off-premises retail table wine ABC license, multiple public-nuisance actions (declarations, dismissals and abatements), vendor contracts for county software and coroner forms, updates to recovery residence rules, a landfill-permit modification, juvenile services agreements and assorted resolutions. Several members of the public made brief remarks during the public-comment period.

Discussion Points

•County attorney clarified the substance of the changes to recovery residence regulations.
•Gaddy presented details and contract dates/costs for both agreements.
•Gaddy presented the DYS grant and the SAYS agreement; commissioners approved both by voice vote.
•Gaddy presented the permit modification request; commissioners asked no recorded questions.
•Gaddy presented the second-reading ABC application and later the levy-assignment resolution.
•Mize presented lists of properties recommended for abatement, dismissal and declaration.
•Public-comment announcements and expressions of thanks.
•Resident Mary Jo Taylor requested additional time, citing partial cleanup and lack of assistance.
•Staff presented the tourism agreement; commissioners elected to table to allow review.

Decisions

•Agreements authorized and are on file.
•Chairman authorized to sign modification.
•Commission approved abatement resolutions (seven), dismissals (six), and declarations (ten) by unanimous voice votes.
•Commission authorized Chairman to sign both vendor agreements.
•Item tabled until next meeting.
•License approved; levies assigned by resolution.
•Resolution adopted; requirements will be stricter for future recovery residences.

Directions

•Officer Mize to meet with Ms. Taylor after the meeting to discuss assistance/timeframes.

Aug

City Council Meeting, 8-24-2026

Jacksonville City Council meeting (Jacksonville, Alabama) covered routine business including adoption of the FY2026–27 budget, multiple JPWP procurement approvals, a liquor-license approval for The Roost, a scheduled public hearing for an unsafe structure, a water-line MOU, personnel actions (appointment of a new city clerk), and public comments on the farmers market.

Discussion Points

•Approval of JPWP procurement items including AC repair and sludge removal.
•Budget adoption under Rebuild Alabama Act.
•Clerk confirmed the farmers market is no longer administered by the city and can solicit sponsors.
•Clerk read agenda item and the council authorized the mayor to execute the MOU.
•Clerk read the agenda item and proposed hearing date.
•Clerk read the application details.
•Council approved scheduling unanimously.
•Motion to accept planning commission report made and seconded.
•No public speakers during hearing.
•Outgoing city clerk delivered farewell remarks to council and community.
•Patty Daigle presented budget numbers and requested permission to solicit outside sponsorships.
•Resolution to appoint Dana Snyder introduced and approved.
•Vote carried unanimously.

Decisions

•Appointment approved; rescission of Snyder as treasurer recorded.
•Authorization approved.
•Budget adopted; JPWP items approved.
•License application approved unanimously.
•Public hearing set for Oct. 12, 2026 at 6 p.m.
•Report accepted.

Directions

•Administrative handoffs to be completed by clerk’s office.
•Clerk and code enforcement to post and notify per statutory requirements.
•Departments to execute contracts and report back.
•Mayor and Calhoun County Water Authority to coordinate follow-up.

Aug

2026-08-13 Commission Minutes.pdf

Calhoun County Commission approved multiple resolutions and bids, declared and dismissed several public nuisances, approved a liquor and tobacco license for Highway 9 Cigars and Bottle Shop, designated transit services for urbanized unincorporated areas with a $52,113 county commitment, and heard community announcements before adjourning at 10:18 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Authorization for the chairman to sign the DYS subsidy and audit agreements.
•Commission adopted resolutions granting purchases to Cooper Chevrolet at listed prices.
•Commission adopted resolutions to award contracts for corrections food service and public-works materials.
•Owners Carla Maddox and Carl Ahee described improvements and documentation they said addressed county concerns.
•Presentation of multiple procurement awards by Jonathan Gaddy.
•Presentation of nuisance declarations, dismissals and invoices by Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize.
•Presentation of the 5307 designation and county commitment by Jonathan Gaddy.
•Presentation of two vehicle purchases for Revenue Department by Jonathan Gaddy.
•Second reading of ABC application for Highway 9 Enterprise LLC d/b/a Highway 9 Cigars and Bottle Shop read aloud by Jonathan Gaddy.

Decisions

•Adopt 5307 designation and authorize agreements; community announcements recorded.
•Approve ABC application; resolution adopted.
•Approve vehicle purchases and attach resolutions to packet.
•Commission adopted nuisance declarations and dismissals and approved four invoices totaling $1,820.00.
•Contracts awarded to named vendors with specified effective dates.

Directions

•Mr. Mize offered to meet with owners after the meeting to review documentation.

Aug

City Council Meeting, 8-10-2026

Jacksonville city council convened for its regular meeting, approving a temporary moratorium on bring-your-own-beer events, accepting a donation of real property from the school board, authorizing several service agreements and purchases, approving amended ambulance billing rates, and confirming multiple board liaisons and appointments. Public commenters urged more internet access at the Boys & Girls Club and raised neighborhood concerns about illegal yard debris dumping.

Discussion Points

•Item presented and approved; no additional discussion recorded.
•Item presented and approved; no substantive discussion recorded.
•Item presented as consent-style procurement with no discussion.
•Item presented with attachments; approval authorized mayor to sign the county agreement.
•Lack of internet at Boys & Girls Club affects after-school programming; foundation seeking sponsorship and donations.
•List of appointments for multiple boards was read aloud.
•MOU period and authorization to sign were presented; no oral debate on operational or financial specifics.
•Purchases over $7,500 were noted with brief vendor and dollar amounts for two vehicles.
•Reading of R-2324-26 and request for a motion.
•Resident concerns about businesses between licenses and potential impact on private events such as weddings.
•Resident reported illegal yard debris dumping on 7th Avenue and requested zoning/enforcement response.
•Staff explanation that the city lacks an established BYOB license and needs time to draft ordinance language.

Decisions

•Adopted amended ambulance billing rates.
•Adopted resolution R-2323-26 imposing a moratorium on BYOB gatherings.
•Adopted resolution to accept donated property.
•Approved appointments and consent purchases/budget amendments.
•Approved JPWP 26-154.
•Approved JPWP 26-155 and authorized mayor signature.
•Authorized mayor to sign SRO MOU.
•Authorized mayor to terminate lease.
•No formal action recorded; matters referred to appropriate staff and community coordination.

Directions

•Council suggested coordinating with the housing authority for Wi‑Fi and directed staff/community leaders to follow up.
•Mayor and school board to implement program per MOU attachments.
•Staff directed to continue drafting a BYOB licensing ordinance and provide recommendations to council.

Jul

City Council Meeting, 7-27-2026

Regular Jacksonville City Council meeting with unanimous first readings on two ordinances, multiple administrative approvals including a city clerk transition and hiring, infrastructure project approvals, and community event announcements.

Discussion Points

•Acceptance of Brenda Long's amended resignation effective 08/26/2026
•Approval of multiple hires including Dana L. Snyder as city clerk treasurer
•Clerk called out a $10,000 purchase to Warrior Tractor for a skid steer attachment
•Clerk read ordinance language and timeline for first reading.
•Clerk read ordinance text about accumulation of junk, weeds and trash.
•Consent agenda included budget amendments, purchases over $7,500 and disposition of surplus property
•Council praised police response to a code complaint
•Mayor outlined upcoming community events (glow swim, Aug. 1 public-square event, Aug. 8 kickoff at Saint Paul AME Church)
•New city clerk introduced and thanked council
•No floor debate recorded
•Presentation of JPWP 26-152 and amendment to JPWP 26-146
•Resolution to adopt clerk transition and overlap plan

Decisions

•Both items approved unanimously
•Consent items adopted unanimously
•First reading received and advanced unanimously
•Mayor authorized to sign both the web services agreement and the Alabama Historical Commission grant
•Resolution adopted; hires approved; resignation accepted

Directions

•Follow compliance steps under ordinance 273 for hires

Jul

2026-07-23 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission met July 23, 2026. Commissioners approved warrants and minutes, adopted multiple resolutions including public-nuisance abatements and dismissals, authorized contracts and appointments, and heard public comments on PCB cleanup and local events. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Appointees and term lengths presented; no objections recorded.
•Park manager described improvements and tenant issues; owner Kelley expressed uncertainty about nuisances.
•Resolutions presented for property transfer, emergency repairs, and tax-waiver; no budget details provided in minutes.
•Rodney McCain noted the road-analytics tool will help prioritize road work.
•Solutia presentations announced; coordination with Anniston PCB Mediation group noted.

Decisions

•Agreements and appointments authorized by unanimous vote.
•Appointments approved unanimously.
•Resolutions adopted unanimously.
•Resolutions to abate adopted; multiple dismissals and additional declarations adopted.

Directions

•Chairman authorized to sign; public works department to contract emergency repairs.
•Chairman to sign agreements as authorized.
•Clerk to record appointments and terms.
•Staff to meet with property owners after meeting to clarify nuisances.

Jul

City Council Meeting, 7-13-2026

Jacksonville City Council held a regular meeting that included routine approvals of procurement and personnel items, a proclamation recognizing Becky Newell for a donated quilt, and a public comment from resident Jennifer Keller asking the city to abate a long-running nuisance property that she says poses a mosquito-borne health risk.

Discussion Points

•Council made brief clarifying remarks about specific items (e.g., what 'chlorine scales' are) but no extended debate.
•Most items were on consent or moved and passed with unanimous or unrecorded votes.
•Resident provided photographs and reported a 15-year history of unsuccessful voluntary compliance efforts.
•Resident reported unmanaged bamboo, abandoned vehicles, and standing water at 703 13th Avenue and requested nuisance abatement.

Decisions

•Multiple motions approved unanimously including pay scale rescission/approval of new ranges, exempt status classifications, job description approval, hires, promotions, resignations, procurement policy adoption, and various consent items.
•No formal abatement order was issued at the meeting; staff follow-up and investigation were requested.

Directions

•Human Resources, Procurement, Water Works and relevant departments to implement approved pay ranges, classifications, hires, and procurement policy and report through normal channels.
•Resident advised to submit photographs to staff contact/email.
•Staff to initiate standard investigative notice procedures to property owner records and follow up with the resident.

Jul

2026-07-09 Commission Minutes.pdf

Calhoun County Commission met July 9, 2026; commissioners approved routine warrants and minutes, granted an ABC retail license for B Mart Alexandria LLC, adopted multiple nuisance abatement resolutions and dismissals, approved nuisance invoices totaling specified amounts, reinstated the Ag Center Board, adopted Cane Creek Community Garden rules, appointed Larry Stewart to the Board of Equalization, heard a library director public comment, and adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Appointment necessity presented by county attorney; public comment regarding library services.
•County Attorney Julie Borrelli presented application as second reading.
•Dismissals and invoices were presented by staff; no owners present for dismissals.
•Jonathan Bloodworth requested additional time to make repairs for property at 420 Russell Ave.
•Mize presented the recommendations and ownerships for seven properties.
•Park manager Randy Harmon described improvements and ongoing plans.
•Resolution presented by county attorney; Extension Director reported renovations and board purpose.
•Rules presented by county attorney; Extension Director described RC&D-funded beds.
•Staff recommended declarations for multiple lots owned by Calhoun MHP LLC and one parcel owned by Jeremy Kelley.

Decisions

•Application approved by unanimous voice vote.
•Appointment adopted; meeting adjourned.
•Declarations adopted; staff to follow up.
•Dismissal resolutions and invoices approved by unanimous voice vote.
•Resolution adopted to reinstate the Ag Center Board.
•Resolutions adopted to proceed with abatement.
•Rules approved and recorded.

Directions

•Extension Office to coordinate bed adoption.
•Mize offered to meet with Mr. Bloodworth after the meeting.
•Mize offered to meet with Mr. Harmon after the meeting.

Jun

2026-06-25 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission met June 25, 2026, approving routine warrants, multiple nuisance abatement resolutions, several county resolutions including grant and retirement-system payments, and accepting subdivisions; public commenters raised road maintenance and community event items.

Discussion Points

•All items were adopted by unanimous voice vote.
•Announcements included Woodstock 5K participant numbers and Independence Day event scheduling.
•Commissioners adopted the handbook unanimously with no substantive debate in the minutes.
•Commissioners approved the application unanimously with no recorded debate.
•Commissioners approved the resolution unanimously with no recorded debate.
•Commissioners approved without recorded debate.
•Commissioners asked no substantive questions and approved the resolutions by voice vote.
•Commissioner Shears announced a community car show and fireworks at Nancy’s Creek Park.
•County Engineer said the county is working with the city on maintenance and possible adoption.
•Gaddy presented a letter of intent and recommended participation in the ACCA joint bid.
•Gaddy presented the grant application resolution for Woodland Park.
•Mr. Gaddy presented the resolution and statutory basis (Act 608).
•Mr. Gaddy presented the revised handbook for final approval.
•Mr. Mize listed seven properties recommended for abatement; one owner present offered cooperation.
•Public comment raised safety and accessibility concerns for Foothills Road 1.
•Staff presented rights-of-way and subdivision acceptances and administrative appointment resolutions.

Decisions

•Adopt nuisance abatement resolutions for seven properties; later adopt eight additional nuisance declarations; dismiss one nuisance; approve four invoices.
•Adopt resolution to apply for playground grant.
•Adopt resolution to fund payment required by Act 608.
•Adopt revised employee handbook.
•Approve rights-of-way, accept subdivision and re-subdivision, appoint ACCA committee member, designate NACo delegate.
•Authorize participation in ACCA joint bid for FY27 equipment purchases.
•No formal action taken at the meeting; ongoing coordination noted.
•Public announcements only.

Directions

•County Engineer to continue coordination with City of Piedmont and report back.
•County finance to execute payment as required by statute.
•County staff to prepare and submit the grant application and report back.
•Environmental Programs to notify and proceed with abatement steps and meet with owners as needed.
•Highway Department to proceed with joint bid procurement and return with procurement details.
•Human Resources to distribute the handbook and implement associated policies.
•No formal action required; community organizers to proceed with event planning.
•Record rights-of-way and submit appointment/delegation paperwork to relevant organizations.

Jun

City Council Meeting, 6-22-2026

Jacksonville City Council held a regular meeting that included a public hearing and vote on a CDBG application to pave five streets, unanimous approval of multiple routine resolutions and personnel actions, community announcements, and an adjournment into executive session to discuss economic development.

Discussion Points

•Multiple items were read and approved with little or no discussion; library job classifications and hires were announced by staff.
•Presenter described project costs ($555,577), requested CDBG amount ($500,000), local match ($55,577), estimated beneficiaries (~160) and LMI share (~96%).
•Presenter emphasized competitiveness and that funding is not guaranteed; project start likely summer 2027.
•The council recorded no public comments before proceeding to an executive session.

Decisions

•Council approved resolution R-2320-26 to submit the CDBG application.
•Unanimous approval for the listed resolutions and personnel actions; motion to adjourn into executive session approved by roll call.

Directions

•Staff to finalize and submit the CDBG application to ADECA/HUD.
•Staff to process hires, job placements and contract signings as approved.

May

2026-05-28 Commission Minutes.pdf

Calhoun County Commission met May 28, 2026; commissioners approved multiple nuisance resolutions, declared surplus equipment, authorized OPEB valuation participation, approved an ALDOT resurfacing agreement and granted a five-year tax abatement to Blastcrete Equipment, LLC; several public commenters and America250 representatives addressed the board.

Discussion Points

•Announcements of upcoming America250 countywide events.
•Ceremonial presentation of a framed keepsake commemorating Liberty at the Landing.
•Commissioners authorized the chairman to sign the memorandum.
•Coosa Riverkeeper announced a fishing clinic scheduled for June 6.
•County staff presented the 2025 MOP and named Cavanaugh Macdonald Consulting as the actuarial firm.
•Don Hopper said the abatement will support a $2,000,000 expansion.
•Environmental Programs Manager offered to meet after the meeting to discuss next steps.
•No cost or schedule details provided in meeting materials.
•No disposal plan was discussed in the meeting summary.
•Owners or representatives reported partial cleanup, probate delays, or renter damage.
•Residents praised county service and courthouse upgrades.
•Resolution to approve ALDOT resurfacing agreement for Old Gadsden Highway.
•Scott Knighton thanked the commission and said the abatement would help create jobs.
•Two county equipment items and a safe were presented for surplus declaration.

Decisions

•Agreement authorized; resolution adopted.
•Authorization granted to sign MOP for full OPEB valuation.
•Five-year tax abatement granted to Blastcrete Equipment, LLC.
•Multiple nuisance declarations adopted; one nuisance dismissed (303 Smith Street) and several dismissals approved.
•Surplus declarations adopted.

Directions

•County Finance to execute MOP and proceed with valuation.
•Environmental Programs Manager to meet with property representatives for follow-up.

Apr

2026-04-23 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission met April 23, 2026, approving routine warrants and minutes, issuing proclamations for Stewardship Week and legislative appreciation, adopting multiple nuisance resolutions, awarding a $1,106,887.80 resurfacing contract, making two board appointments, hearing public comment about speeding, and adjourning at 10:33 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Shears noted similar complaints and staff coordination with engineer and sheriff.
•Presentation of bid award and contract amount.
•Presentation of proclamations for Stewardship Week and legislative appreciation.
•Public comment requesting speed limit review on Chosea Springs Road.
•Recycling van displayed; Extension and GSCC announced events; chairman invited public to America 250 kickoff.
•Staff presented recommended abatements, dismissals, and declarations and noted owners had been notified but were not present.
•Staff presented vacancies; nominations made by motion.

Decisions

•Appointments approved by unanimous voice vote
•Contract awarded to Vulcan Materials for $1,106,887.80
•Resolutions adopted/dismissed/declared as recorded

Directions

•Chairman authorized to sign contract.
•County engineer and Sheriff's Office to review complaints and advise on potential speed-limit adjustment.
•Environmental Programs to file and process resolutions and coordinate next steps.

Apr

2026-04-09 Commission Minutes.pdf

The Calhoun County Commission met April 9, 2026, and unanimously approved routine business including agenda and minutes, multiple nuisance abatements and dismissals, several surplus and grant resolutions, and agreements on local housing and opioid settlement participation. Public comments thanked the commission for EMS billing changes and announced upcoming community events.

Discussion Points

•County staff presented multiple agreements and grant reallocations, including participation in opioid settlement and continued HOME Consortium involvement.
•Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize outlined multiple nuisance actions and invoices; property owners described cleanup challenges and tenant-caused deterioration.

Decisions

•Adopted agenda and minutes; approved seven nuisance abatement resolutions and nine nuisance declarations; approved two nuisance invoices totaling $7,460; authorized participation in opioid settlement; approved $25,000 allocation to United Way; adopted ADECA reallocation, JAG grant application (not to exceed $26,685), capital facilities plan, and multiple surplus resolutions.

Directions

•County staff to finalize agreements and obtain chairman signature where authorized.
•Mize to meet with property owners after the meeting to discuss remediation steps.

Mar

2026-03-26 Commission Minutes.pdf

At its March 26, 2026 regular meeting, the Calhoun County Commission unanimously approved a series of resolutions and agreements including multiple public-nuisance declarations, dismissals and invoices, a surplus vehicle sale, grant application, software and payment agreements, and an inmate-housing agreement. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring the Saks High School girls’ basketball team and a public-comment period addressing traffic safety and community events.

Discussion Points

•Announcements of community programs and events sponsored or supported by the county
•Appointment of Facilities Manager to permanent contract
•Authorization to execute vendor agreements for landfill operations
•Need to replace lost pistol-permit revenue cited by Sheriff Hurst
•Owner Dewayne Raney requested guidance on removing nuisance designation
•Presentation of recommended abatement properties by Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize
•Request for stop signs on Choccolocco Road and a county traffic study

Decisions

•Adopt five abatement resolutions; adopt six dismissal resolutions; approve two nuisance invoices; declare nine additional nuisances later in meeting
•Approve grant application, inmate-housing agreement, vendor agreements, surplus sale and employee contract
•No formal votes were taken during public comment; items may be addressed administratively or at future meetings

Directions

•County Engineer may order a traffic study to evaluate speeding concerns
•County staff to execute agreements and submit the grant application
•Mize to meet with property owner Raney after the meeting to explain remediation steps
•Sheriff's Office to finalize inmate-housing arrangements with U.S. Marshals

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