COMMISSION MEETING
January 8, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
A regular meeting of the Cullman County Commission was held Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., in the County Commission Office Conference Room. Chairman Kitchens called the meeting to order and welcomed all visitors.
CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present were Chairman Wiley Kitchens, Commissioner Wayne Willingham, Commissioner Doug Williams and County Attorney Dan Willingham. Dan Willingham gave the invocation and Commissioner Williams lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES, APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, REQUISITIONS, TRAVEL EXPENSE AND ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES TO BE POSTED
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to approve. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Balch addressed the Commission concerning water issues. Mr. Balch questioned the Commission on what the county’s short term plan is for water and what the estimated cost is.
David Bussman, Manager of the Cullman County Water Department stated the county has decreased water purchases from the City of Cullman during the months of August through December by 23%. Water consumption is approximately 3½ million gallons per day.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to authorize Mr. Bussman to send a letter to Mayor Green requesting permission to investigate other water sources to help alleviate some of the problem. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider awarding Bid No. 925 – Uniforms for Sheriff’s Department
Lt. Sandlin of the Sheriff’s Department stated three (3) bids were received and recommended awarding Bid No. 925 for Sheriff Uniforms to McCain Uniform.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to award Bid No. 925 to McCain Uniform. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote the motion carried unanimously.
Consider awarding Bid No. 926 – Truck mounted spray injection road repair machine
County Engineer Fred Penn stated only one (1) bid was received and recommended awarding the bid to Duraco.
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to award Bid No. 926 to Duraco. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider awarding Bid No. 928 – DVR & Cameras for Jail
Lt. Sandlin stated only one (1) bid was received and recommended awarding the bid to Sharp Communications.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to award bid No. 928 to Sharp Communications. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider proposed plat for Clearwater Shores Subdivision located in District 2 on County Road 365
Engineering Assistant Keith Creel stated the proposed plat for Clearwater Shores Subdivision meets all the requirements and recommended approval of the proposed plat.
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to accept the proposed plat. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Grant Revision on the Phelan Road Project
Commissioner Williams made a motion to table this item for further review. Item was tabled.
Project No. STPAA-2210 Partner with the City of Cullman for 50% of overrun on project
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to send a letter to the City of Cullman committing 1.26 million dollars to cover the county’s portion for overruns on Project No. STPAA-2210. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the FY-08 Title III Aging Contract
Gary Teichmiller, County Administrator, stated this is an annual Title III Aging Contract through NARCOG for the Commission on Aging and recommended authorizing the chairman sign the contract.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with NARCOG. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Authorize the Chairman to sign renewal maintenance agreement on the AS400
Joey Martin, IT Department stated this is the annual renewal contract for the maintenance on the AS400 in the amount of $7,716.10.
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the maintenance agreement on the AS400. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Authorize the Chairman to sign a renewal agreement with ACCA Liability Self Insurance Fund
Gary Teichmiller, County Administrator, stated this is the renewal agreement with the ACCA Liability Self Insurance Fund in the amount of $410,706.00, which is down $8,000.00 from last year. Mr. Teichmiller recommended authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreement.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to authorize the chairman to sign the agreement. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
No Old Business
NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
Chairman Kitchens announced the next regular Commission Meeting will be Tuesday, January 22. 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Office Conference Room.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote the motion carried.
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Wiley Kitchens, Chairman J. Douglas Williams Wayne Willingham
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner