Current commission chairman Jeff Clemons was elected to his position last year, so the recently-filled chairman's seat won't be a part of this year's race. The current pair of associate commissioner's seats will give way to four part-time elected positions, with each of the four part-time associates hailing from a different corner of the county. 2 Mars, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of. It feels good now to know its over. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County. Cullman County Commissioners Kelly Duke and Kerry Watson, Chairman Jeff Clemons, and Commissioners Corey Freeman and Garry Marchman (Contributed) On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County. The story of the August 2022 execution of a death-row inmate who had turned his life around in prison highlighted the quality of the newspaper's journalism - in photos and stories, including an. Approved request to have a prayer gathering on the front steps of the Cullman County Courthouse Feb. 20, 2021 at noon by Jesus in the World Ministry. Jeff Clemons Cullman County Commission Chairman. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. But I want to thank all the great citizens across Cullman County who came out and supported me. NASAs Artemis I Mega Rocket launches Orion to Moon, CCBOE recognizes Holly Pond FFA students, teachers. Should Cullman County have home rule authority; why/why not? 794 0 Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons, Commissioner Kerry Watson, County Road Department retiree Ronald Park, Commissioner Garry Marchman and County Engineer Bryan Cheatwood (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. This will definitely be challenging and not everything will happen overnight but communication goes a long way in my opinion.. Under the new, incoming one, only the chair will remain a full-time position. Abundant sunshine. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Thanks to a 2019 legislative change, the commission's current three-member structure is expanding. Awarded a standing bid for traffic signage to Traffic Signs, Inc. and Vulcan, Inc., with as-needed purchases to be based on price, availability, and proximity. On the Issues: Philip Widner This week The. 1410: Fog & Scrub Seal to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. The Republican chairmen of the House Oversight Committee and the subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic requested information from several people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, surrounding the. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. Award Bid # 1714: Traffic Striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. Award Bid # 1418: Corrugated Plastic Pipe to Bear Concrete Products, Inc, ADCO Pipe & Supply, LLC, and White Cap Construction Supply based upon price, availability, and vicinity, Bid # 1420: New Air Control 1 /, Ton & 5 Ton split System Unit. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. We have some good guys here and I think well continue to have good men on the commission that we can work with to make progress.. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Additionally, signs will be posted along Bolte Road stating No Thru Trucks, Local Deliveries Only in hopes of curtailing the use of the road as a thoroughfare for large trucks. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing, Cullman County Farm-Citys 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson, Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development. Winds light and variable. Commission honors retirees; CR 1301 to be resurfaced, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Visit the Alabama Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.alabama.gov to learn how to register to vote ahead of this year's primaries. Commissioner Kerry Watson graduated from Fairview High School in 1981 and worked with the Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 16 years before moving to the Cullman County Sales Tax Office as a revenue agent in 2004. Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. All meetings will be held in the first-floor commission meeting room of the Cullman County Courthouse. Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little reported said States declaration is set to expire Friday afternoon. Cullman Emergency Management Agency director Tim Sartin to apply for an Emergency Management Performance Grant grant for 2023. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Those four corners are defined by the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 31 in Cullman, effectively splitting the county into four parts of roughly equal population. 1,576 likes. If you are . Consider the surplus of the following items from the Parks and Rec to be auctioned on GovDeals: 7-ft Landpride bushhog (Serial #826-376(), 8-ft 6-way blade attachment for skid steer (Serial# G059265), 2000 White Single Cab GMC Sierra (Vin# 1GTEC14V6Y2300724), Green Tandem Axle Dump Truck (Vin# 1HTCF2570DHA182C3), Consider the surplus of the following items from CARTS to be auctioned on GovDeals, 1995 Ford E350 Van (Vin# 1FDKE30F55HA54734), 2007 Ford E350 Van (Vin# 1FDXE45P57DA32096), Consider new labor rate schedule for the County Garage as follows: Remainder of FY 23 change from $40 to $60 per hour then, beginning Oct. 1, 2023, change to $80 per hour, Approve the County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (CRAAR) for FY 2022 as required by the Rebuild Alabama Act, Proposed preliminary plat Fair Harbor Subdivision, a major subdivision containing seven lots located off County Road 102, Proposed preliminary plat COBO Subdivision, a minor subdivision containing six lots located off County Road 337, Proposed preliminary plat Amelia Acres Subdivision, a minor subdivision containing 11 lots located off County Road 1338 and County Road 1435, Proposed preliminary plat Archers Point Subdivision, a major subdivision containing 19 Lots located off County Road 2015, Award Bid 1426: Shoulder Material {Installed) to Wheeler Contracting, LLC and Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc based on availability and vicinity, Award Bid 1427:Painting (Labor Only) for the County Owned Property at 310 Third Avenue N.E. The new five-member commission, composed of chairman Jeff Clemons and associates Marchman, Kerry Watson, Corey Freeman, and Kelly Duke, separately agreed to retain its current once-a-month meeting schedule for the coming calendar year. I will also work with my fellow commissioners to make life better for our citizens, county employees and also work to keep water rates as low as possible on the citizens, businesses and poultry farmers of Cullman County. Nov 1, 2022 1 of 2 Kelly Duke, left, talks with County Commission Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons in March 2020. Approved an agreement with Byars Wright Insurance for county property and casualty coverage for the 2023 fiscal year, at a premium of $512,159. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Cullman County Commission holds first five-person meeting, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Whether that involves seeking a new local landfill site said by Lynn only to be an option in the countys far northwest corner, thanks to soil and terrain attributes or something else, its a topic likely to arise again in the near future as the calendar swings toward 2023. Making our commission meetings more accessible to the public via technology and website and also making where taxpayer dollars are spent more accessible to the public. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Winds light and variable. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer. Located in the heart of north Alabama, Cullman County is centrally positioned on Interstate 65 between two of the states largest cities (Huntsville and Birmingham) and covers 743 square miles on the Cumberland Plateau. The wide margin echoed the outcome of the March 3 primary election that just barely put the two into a runoff in the first place, with Clemons earning 10,129 votes against Walkers 5,642 (and the two last-place challengers combining for an additional 4,625 votes). Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times Then commission candidate Corey Freeman. At least there's no confusion about which of the four associate seats local voters are eligible to cast a ballot for: By law, every voter in Cullman County can vote in each of the four races no matter where in the county he or she resides. Benjamin Bullard Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. Chairman Jeff Clemons, (R) Commissioner Kerry Watson, (R-Place 1) Commissioner Garry Marchman, (R-Place 2) . 1409: Cold Laid Plant Mix to Advanced Asphalt Products, LLC, Award Bid No. If a major issue arises that needed to be addressed I am confident the county commission could work with our local legislators to pass a local bill to address the issue. In 1918, Alabama ranked eleven amongst the twelve Southern states in funding of public health. He shared, Even though it can be a thankless job, every now and then you get an opportunity to do something good for somebody and thats what I like about it. 2FAFP71W45X156137) to be donated to State Probation-Cullman County Office, Consider the surplus of a 2007 Ford Explorer from the Sheriffs Office fleet (Vin No. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. The newest addition to the family, 10-month-old Watson Owen Brooks, is the first grandchild of Watson and his wife Renas and the first boy in his family in over 18 years! The nonprofit agency was represented by VP of Regional Development Tricia Bobo who noted that, while the program is free and already available in all Cullman County schools, the organization is running at a $50,000 deficit. After comparing current rates with those charged by other parks and locations in and around Cullman County, Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug Davenport explained, We found out we are like $8 under everybody else so we would like to see an increase from $22 to $30 a day. Weekly and monthly rates will also be slightly increased. Today, incumbent Kenneth Walker. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. bbullard@cullmantimes.com. Concerned Hanceville residents crowd five-member commissions first meeting. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Commissioner Garry Marchman has worn many hats in his lifetime. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. Authorize workers comp renewal with County Risk Services for FY 2023 in the amount of $553,375.31. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing, PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional, Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28. Amend Item R from the Aug. 16, 2022, meeting minutes to reflect the installation of GPS in County vehicles from One Step GPS in the amount of $13.95 per vehicle per month. For 32 years I have worked for the Cullman County Sheriff's office as a dispatcher, detention deputy, patrol deputy, investigator, and Captain of the Special Projects Division. I enjoy helping our citizens in any way possible. Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . 1411: Placement of Surface Treatments to Charlie E. Watts, Inc. Award Bid No. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! This is a 100% grant for high traffic/incident areas. With 50 of 50 boxes reporting late Tuesday, Clemons enjoyed a lead of 9,728 votes over Walkers 4,916. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Located in the heart of north Alabama, Cullman County is centrally positioned on Interstate 65 between two of the states largest cities (Huntsville and Birmingham) and covers 743 square miles on the Cumberland Plateau. Winds light and variable. Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. Authorize Chairman Jeff Clemons to sign the Alabama Department of Youth Services Agency Grant Agreement for FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $184,340 as the fiscal agent for Cullman County Juvenile Court (CCJC). [3] Welcome to Cullman County! Council President Folsom opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. for Resolution No. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff "Clem" Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. Both the Republican and Democratic party primary elections will be held on May 24 of this year. In other business, the commission approved the following: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with the work session beginning at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Courthouse in the Commission Meeting Room.