COMMISSION MEETING
May 13, 2008
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
A regular meeting of the Cullman County Commission was held Tuesday, May 13, 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 Attorney Dan Willingham. Attorney 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.
PROCLAMATION
Commissioner Williams read the proclamation proclaiming May 17, 2008 as Senior Women’s Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jason Kelly, who lives on County Road 1154, petitioned the commission to install speed limit signs and children playing signs along County Road 1154.
NEW BUSINESS
Authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with ADS for additional security equipment
Mr. Teichmiller, County Administrator, explained this is an expansion of the county’s current equipment with the addition of 10 cameras and monitoring equipment totaling $22,000.00. This will be paid for through a grant. Commissioner Williams made the motion to allow the Chairman to sign the contract. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider an agreement with AT&T and authorize the Chairman to sign
No representative from AT&T was present for the meeting. Commissioner Williams suggested this be tabled until and AT&T representative was present. Commissioner Willingham agreed.
Authorize Chairman and EMA Director to sign agreement for Professional Services to update the Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Phyllis Little, EMA Director, stated EMA had received a Hazard Mitigation Grant. The total approved for the project was $13,000.00. This is a 75% - 25% grant; 25% of this can be in-kind match on the county’s part. Lee Helms Associates has proposed to do this work for $9,700.00 and to document all the in-kind work for reimbursement. Mrs. Little recommended using Lee Helms Associates since the County has worked with him on other projects; as former state EMA Director he is very familiar with Hazard Mitigation. Commissioner Williams made the motion to allow the Chairman to sign the agreement. Commissioner Willingham seconded and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
E911 Board Appointment
Commissioner Wayne Willingham made the motion to appoint Mr. Dewayne Goodwin with EMS to the 911 Board. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider the surplus of IBM AS400
Joey Martin, IT Director, explained the new AS400 has been installed. The old AS400 needs to be surplus; the county will receive a $5,600.00 trade in for the old AS400. Commissioner Williams made the motion to surplus the AS400 and to use as a trade in towards the new system. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider the surplus on DYT4000 21 Horse Craftsman Lawn Mower – Sheriffs Dept.
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to surplus the DYT4000 Horse Craftsman lawn mower for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider plat for Re-Subdivision of Lots 54 & 55 in Lakeshore West – Phase IV-AA in District 2 on County Road 175
Keith Creel, Engineering Assistant, explained that lots 54 and 55 are owned by one individual. This is a redrawing of the lot lines No new construction is involved and the regulations for a minor subdivision are met. Mr. Creel recommended approving the redrawing of the lot lines. Commissioner Willingham made the motion to approve the change in the plat. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider plat for Broadway East Subdivision located in District 4 on 3rd St. SE (Hwy. 278 East)
Mr. Creel explained this is a piece of property located across from the East Park Shopping Center that has not been annexed into the City of Cullman. It has been through the City Planning Commission and has been approved under their extra territorial planning jurisdiction. This subdivision meets the county’s requirements for a minor subdivision. Mr. Creel recommended approval of the plat. Commissioner Williams made the motion to approve the subdivision plat. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-19 Speed Limit on a portion of County Road 1518 at 35 mph
Fred Penn, County Engineer, stated residents of County Road 1518 have requested a speed limit reduction. Due to the vertical curves, Mr. Penn recommended reducing the speed on County Road 1518 from 45 mph to 35 mph.
Commissioner Williams made the motion to reduce the speed on County Road 1518 and requested the Sheriff and State Trooper to work this road the next couple of weeks. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 2008-20 Set Speed Limit on County Road 386 at 20 mph
Mr. Penn stated County Road 386, located in Smith Lake Park, goes to a boat launch and a residential area. He recommended reducing the speed to 20 mph. Commissioner Willingham made the motion to lower the speed to 20 mph on County Road 386. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider donation to Joppa Community Center /Polling Place
Commissioner Williams stated the voting location in Joppa has requested a donation of $1,000.00 to make this location more accessible for handicapped voters. Commissioner Williams made the motion to allow the donation. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider donation to White City Community Center
Commissioner Williams stated there is a request from the White City voting location for a donation to help repair storm damage to the roof. Commissioner Williams made the motion to donate $1,000.00. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Consider awarding Bid No. 956 Computer Equipment
Joey Martin, IT Director, stated this is the county’s six (6) month bid for computers and lap tops. Only one (1) bid was received and it was from Dell, He recommended awarding the bid to Dell. Commissioner Willingham made the motion to award the bid to Dell. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Recognition of Animal Control
Commissioner Williams stated that Tim McCoy, Director of the Animal Shelter, has received a Life Time Achievement Award for animal control and animal shelters. This award is presented by the National Association of Animal Control Officers and Shelters. Commissioner Williams requested this be tabled until the next commission meeting when a proclamation would be read.
Resolution No. 2008-21 Speed Limit on a portion of County Road 35 at 35 mph
Commissioner Willingham stated County Road 35 is in the Arkadelphia area near the community center. Residents have requested the speed be reduced to 35 mph. Commissioner Willingham made the motion to reduce the speed to 35 mph on the section of County Road 35 and add Children Playing signs. Commissioner Williams seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Consider donation to Providence voting location
Commissioner Williams stated the Providence voting location has requested a donation to make this location more accessible for handicapped voters. Commissioner Williams made the motion to donate $1,000.00. Commissioner Willingham seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008
Chairman Kitchens announced the next regular commission meeting will be Tuesday, May 27 at 10:00 am in the Commission Office Conference Room at 10:00 am.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Willingham made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Williams seconded.
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Wiley Kitchens, Chairman J. Douglas Williams Wayne Willingham
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner