COMMISSION MEETING – August 22, 2005

A regular meeting of the Cullman County Commission was held on Monday, August 22, 2005, at 10:00 a.m., in the County Commission Office Conference Room. Present were Chairman Wiley Kitchens, Commissioner Doug Williams, and Commissioner Stanley Yarbrough. Chairman Kitchens called the meeting to order and welcomed the visitors. Attorney, Dan Willingham gave the invocation and Chairman Kitchens led the pledge of allegiance.

APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2005 MEETING AND RECESSED MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2005

Commissioner Yarbrough made the motion to approve minutes of the August 8 and August 12, 2005 meetings as recorded. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, REQUISITIONS, TRAVEL EXPENSE, ETC.

Commissioner Yarbrough made the motion to approve appropriations, expenditures, requisitions, travel expense, etc. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

APPROVE ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES TO BE POSTED

Commissioner Yarbrough made the motion to approve all journal entries to be posted. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

CONSIDER SIGNING RESOLUTION 2005-49 CULLMAN COUNTY DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN – EMA

Phyllis Little, EMA Director stated the State and FEMA are requiring Debri Management Plans to be in writing. The plan presented here in this Resolution is what the County has been doing for years after a major event. Also two (2) sites for temporary debri need to be identified.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 2005-49. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-50 CONSIDER AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR EPA PROJECT – WATER DEPT.

David Bussman, Manager of the County Water Department stated they are finally to the point of awarding contracts on the EPA Grant that’s been going on for the past five (5) years. This resolution is giving five (5) contracts subject to meeting the requirements of the EPA. This is a 55/45 match grant.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to award contracts for the EPA Grant. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passes unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-51 CONSIDER ESTABLISHING A 4-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 1301 AND COUNTY ROAD 1339

County Engineer Philip Widner said recently the county replaced the bridge over the railroad between the intersection of County Road 1301 and County Road 1339 and AL Hwy 31. Due to the bridge replacement traffic has increased at this intersection. After further investigation it’s my recommendation for the safety of the citizens the county place a 4-way stop at the intersection of County Road 1301 and County Road 1339 complete with rumble strips and stop ahead signs. Estimated cost is approximately $3,000.00. According to State laws this is done by resolution at a commission meeting at the recommendation of the County Engineer.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to place pass Resolution 2005-51. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-52 INITIATING PROJECT NO. CCP-22-58-05 RESURFACING AND TRAFFIC STRIPING COUNTY ROAD 703

County Engineer Philip Widner stated the Commission has obtained $100,000.00 in grant money for the resurfacing of County Road 703. Estimated cost of this project is approximately $200,000.00. It’s my recommendation to initiate and proceed with Project No. CCP-22-58-05.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to initiate Project No. CCP-22-58-05. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

CONSIDER GRANTING ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION FOR SURETY HELD BY CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION FOR THE VILLAGE AT SIMPSON SHORES

County Engineer Philip Widner stated The Village at Simpson Shores is located off County Road 109. One year ago the Commission approved acceptance of this road. Mr. Joel Underwood, Developer is requesting a one year extension on the surety bond. A letter has been provided by Traditions Bank stating they will extend the surety bond for one year. It’s my recommendation to grant the extension.

Commissioner Yarbrough made the motion to extend the surety bond for one year. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

911 PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Widner stated the 911 program started in the late 80’s. Present here today is several members of the 911 Board. We appreciate the hard work of the board and all the help you have provided to this county. The 911 board provides $10,000.00 a year in funding for sign installation on county roads, we appreciate their contributions. Also I would like to recognize Mr. Jim Hunt with the sign department who has installed all the 911 signs. Another individual we would like to recognize is Mr. Earl Melton. Mr. Melton has provided approximately 65 sets of 911 road signs at $50.00 a set.

Mr. Hunt presented Mr. Melton with a plaque for his support in the 911 sign installations.

RESOLUTION NO. 2005-53 INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD AND BRIDGE APPLICATION

Sammie Danford, Director of the Economic Development Office stated this is a previous commitment by the earlier Commission as a partner with the City to recruit Cullman Casting. The total grant is approximately 1.7 million dollars.

Commissioner Williams made the motion to pass Resolution No. 2005-53 to acquire the grant money. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2005

Chairman Kitchens announced the next regular Commission Meeting will be September 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Office Conference Room.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Chairman Kitchens announced a Public Meeting with the Commission will be held September 22, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Baileyton Town Hall.

George Mann with the Purple Heart expressed his concern about the wreaths missing off the veteran’s monument here at the courthouse. Also would like to see electric doors at the entrance of the courthouse.

ADJOURN

Commissioner Williams made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Yarbrough seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.

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Wiley Kitchens, Chairman Doug Williams, Commissioner Stanley Yarbrough, Commissioner