CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
June 23, 2009
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME
Chairman James Graves called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. and welcomed the visitors.
CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Charlotte Slatton, County Clerk, called the roll; present were Chairman James Graves, Commissioner Wayne Willingham, and County Attorney Dan Willingham. Commissioner Doug Williams was absent. The invocation was given by Dan Willingham and Commissioner Wayne Willingham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2009 MINUTES, APPROVE APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, REQUISITIONS, TRAVEL EXPENSES; AND APPROVE ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES TO BE POSTED.
Commissioner Wayne Willingham made the motion to approve the June 9, 2009 minutes, approve appropriations, expenditures, requisitions, travel expenses and approve all journal entries to be posted. Chairman James Graves made a second to the motion, and upon a voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jimmie Judkins, a resident of County Road 1186, questioned the Commission as to whether County Road 1186 is a county maintained road. Recently a red road sign has been posted which indicates the road is not in the county’s maintenance system. Commissioner Willingham stated that some roads have been marked in error and this would be corrected.
NEW BUSINESS
Proclamation honoring all Alabama Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel
Chairman Graves read a proclamation honoring all Alabama Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel especially those from Cullman County.
Consider the surplus of the brick building located in the block south of the Courthouse
Chairman Graves stated the brick building will be torn down along with the building currently occupied by a title loan business; their lease will expire in the near future. Both road departments will do the necessary work required for a much needed parking area. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to surplus the brick building in the block south of the Courthouse. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Consider approval of Cullman Community Corrections annual plan for the Department of Correction.
Sandra Castaneda from Cullman Community Corrections stated this is the first year the Alabama Department of Corrections has required the County Commission to review and submit written approval of the annual plan prior to the funding. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to approve the Cullman Community Corrections annual plan. Chairman Graves seconded. Upon a unanimous voice vote, the motion passed.
Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency
Kelly Allen from the EMA Office explained the Alabama Department of Public Health appropriates the money to Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Agency. Cullman County is part of the Madison County Region. Cullman County in turn signs an agreement for the transfer of contract funds. The $5,000.00 distribution of funds from the Huntsville Metropolitan Medical Response Plan and the Strategic National Stockpile Program will be handled by the Cullman EMA for reimbursement claims to enhance the areas identified as the sites for the Strategic National Stockpile. Ultimately Cullman County EMA is accountable to the Department of Public Health. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to authorize the Chairman sign the agreement for the transfer of contract funds from the Huntsville-Madison County EMA. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Surplus of 1998 Chevrolet Lumina from Juvenile Probation Services and donate the vehicle to Camp Mitnick
Juvenile Probation Services requested that a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, VIN 2G1WL52M3W9231660, be declared surplus and donated to Camp Mitnick in Jasper which services children from Cullman County. Commissioner Willingham made motion to surplus the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina from Juvenile Probation Services. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Approve the purchase of a Suburban from the State bid list and charge the Juvenile Programs and Subsistence Fund
Commissioner Willingham made a motion to authorize the purchase of a Suburban from the state bid list and charge the Juvenile Probation and Subsistence Fund. Chairman Graves seconded the motion and it passed upon a unanimous voice vote.
Approve the surplus of equipment from the Water Department
David Bussman, Water Department Manager, stated the following surplus equipment will be placed for sale on govdeal.com.
John Deere - LV0110T410523
Case 560 Trencher - JAF0348529
JCB 530B - 583293
Ditch Witch 3610 - 3T0685
Commissioner Willingham made a motion to surplus the equipment from the Water Department. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Consider a donation of $100.00 to the Cullman County Singing Convention
Chairman Graves stated the Commission has made an annual donation for several years. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to donated $100.00 to the Cullman County Singing Convention. Chairman Graves seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Resolution 2009-36 – Set the speed limit on County Road 806 at 20 MPH
Fred Penn, County Engineer, stated County Road 806 is a dead end road and recommended setting the speed limit at
20 MPH. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to set the speed limit on County Road 806 at 20 MPH. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2009-37 – Set the speed limit on County road 1442 at 35 MPH
Fred Penn stated County Road 1442 has horizontal and vertical curves and recommended setting the speed limit at
35 MPH. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to set the speed limit on County Road 1442 at 35 MPH. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2009-38 – Set the speed limit on County Road 1079 at 25 MPH
Fred Penn, County Engineer, stated County Road 1079 is a dead end road and recommended setting the speed limit at
25 MPH. Commissioner Willingham made a motion to set the speed limit on County Road 1079 at 25 MPH. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2009-39 – Authorize the Chairman to enter an agreement for engineering services for relocation of utilities for Project No. NHF-0074(509)
David Bussman, Water Department Manager, stated the relocation of utilities is in connection with the replacement of Vest Bridge on Hwy 278 W. The resolution authorizes engineering services, which will be reimbursed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Commissioner Willingham made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement for engineering services for Project No. NHF-0074(509) with the ALDOT. Chairman Graves seconded. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Resolution 2009-28 – Resurfacing and Traffic Striping on County Road 1069
The resolution was tabled at the May 12, 2009 Commission Meeting. Fred Penn, County Engineer, stated this is the project slated for the 2009 federal aid money. Commissioner Willingham stated County Road 1069 is the County’s lowest scoring federal aid road. He made a motion to approve the resurfacing and traffic striping of County Road 1069. Chairman Graves seconded, and upon a voice vote, the motion passed unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009
Chairman Graves announced the next regular Commission Meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Office Conference Room.
ADJOURN THE MEETING
Chairman Graves asked if there was further business to consider and there was none. Chairman Graves adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m.
__________________________ ______ABSENT ________ ______ __________________________
James D. Graves, Chairman J. Douglas Williams Wayne Willingham
Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner