Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Several changes to the policy were adopted at different times throughout the year. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Upon his retirement, Marchman returned to what he loved cattle and crop farming. Each department within the Cullman County Commission will receive a 5.64% pay raise plus a pay scale adjustment. He wanted to be more transparent by being easily accessible to the Cullman County employees and . The agenda item said the appointments were within Cullman County but, after discussion, it was concluded that while the patients must reside in Cullman County, their transportation to appointments and treatment outside of Cullman County would most likely be covered as well. Davenport said the increased costs to the park for fuel, water and other services to operate the RV parks also factored into the rate increase. Another issue is transparency in our local county government. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. This was put off for three and-a-half months, and it did become stressful. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times Then commission candidate Corey Freeman. Cullman County continues moving forward, and is now among one of the fastest growing counties in the Great State of Alabama, with new industries and businesses, as well as established ones that are expanding at a high rate. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Marchman worked at Americold and other local factories before joining the military. Clems stepson Justin has been with Cullman County Sheriffs Office for 18 years. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. I enjoy helping our citizens in any way possible. Calhoun County County Chair Sheila Gilbert PO Box 563 , Jacksonville, AL 36265 Meeting Time & Place 3rd Thursday at Headquarters 6:30 pm 812 Noble Street Website Email (256) 403-1449 Chambers County County Chair Johnnie M. Sutton AL Meeting Time & Place Contact for meeting schedule. More information on the program is expected at a later date. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. You have permission to edit this article. 2021 All Rights Reserved. "We've tried to place them in areas where we expect there will be a large amount of people who can use the extra help," explained county commission chairman Jeff Clemons on Wednesday. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Ratify abatement for BBLU lnc. Hanceville-area residents packed a Cullman County Commission work session Wednesday. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. This week The Times will publish Q&As with the four candidates seeking the Cullman County Commission Chairman seat. I served the citizens of Cullman County all my life and its truly an honor just to be serving the citizens of this great county. Approved a $20,000 payment to the City of Hanceville for its participation in cleaning and maintaining Mud Creek for the 2022 fiscal year. In this year's race, all of the associate commissioner candidates are Republicans, which means the winners of the May 24 primary election will face no further opposition in the November general election. The most crowded field falls in the new District 4 seat, where five new candidates Andy Pate, Corey Freeman, Jeremy S. Jackson, Kristi Creel Bain, and Morris L. Williams all will be vying to become the office's first-ever occupant. Going from a three-person to a five-person commission, we will be laying the foundation for the future of the commission. But I started getting back out in June and seeing people across the county a lot of touching base with folks was through social media and Im just grateful that they followed through with their support for me tonight.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Watson has been married to Rena Sparks Watson for 37 years, and is father to Jessica Watson Brooks and father-in-law to Nathan Brooks. 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. 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.. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. In other business at its regular meeting, the commission: Benjamin Bullard can be reached by phone at 256-734-2131 ext. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. Sheriff Matt Gentry recommended the approval. Chairman Clemons was authorized to sign the Amendment to IAC Program. 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. Amended a contract with data analytics provider SambaSafety to include certifications for hazardous materials, in order to expedite records involving the use of county-operated vehicles that require a commercial drivers license. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Tabled the ratification of the City of Cullman abatement for ST Holdings, LLC by the Cullman Economic Development Agency, Approved Apel Machine & Supply Co. to fabricate 72 cell window screens with one coat of industrial enamel paint for the Cullman County Detention Center at a cost of $20,120, Passed Resolution 2021-10 authorizing a grant application for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funds for Stony Lonesome OHV Park, Approved the surplus and authorized sale by best means possible of 17 vehicles from CARTS, Approved the surplus of a 2007 Ford Cutaway Van from CARTS to be disposed of as scrap, Approved payment of CARES Act funds received from the Department of Corrections to the sheriffs office for housing state inmates in the amount of $345,745.25, Approved the transfer of a Ford F-150 in the amount of $36,940 and a GMC Terrain in the amount of $19,206 from the sheriffs office to the Cullman County Commission, Approved Tradition Gutters, lowest estimate, to complete the gutter and downspout project at the County Garage in the amount of $11,900, Authorized distribution of request for qualifications for an architect/engineer to review County buildings and parks regarding ADA compliance. The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons said, as he embraced Wilson, "We are just so thankful for all you do with Curt's Closet for the families in Cullman County." Welti School's Colton Olinger is pictured with Cullman County Commissioner Garry Marchman, Chairman Jeff Clemmons and Commissioners Kelly Duke and Kerry Watson. 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! 1341 for herbicides and adjuvants to Helena Chemical, Awarded Bid no. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. Copyright 2022 Humble Roots, LLC. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. First up, Jeff Clem Clemons. Cullman, Alabama, United States 199 followers 195 connections Join to view profile Athens State University University of Alabama at Birmingham About During my time in education and. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. 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. Awarded a standing bid for traffic striping to J.C. Cheek Contractors, Inc. The project will also include some safety upgrades to the roadway. Once the new system is in place beyond the current election cycle, all of the commissioner's seats including the chair will be elected to four-year terms. County commission recognizes 2023 City Family of the Year, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Marchman is married to wife Bobbi and father to four adult children ranging in age from 28-40 with a grandson and granddaughter and a great-grandson on the way. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Authorize County administrator to sign billing authorization form for lnfintech BridgePay for credit card processing at County parks. Low 43F. 122 Borrow pit site, Consider amended Samba Safety contract to include hazmat certification class, Consider allowing the library to keep half the proceeds from the Bookmobile sale, Consider extending the contract with the Cullman County Co-op for a two-year lease of the Bates building, Authorize Chairman to appoint Matt Smith to the Community Action of North Alabama for a 5-year term to expire Nov. 2027, Authorize purchase for upgraded door access control system from ADS in the amount of$27,839.43, Authorize Coroner to sign Memorandum of Understanding between the Alabama Department of Public Health and Cullman County Commission for Mortuary Cooler. Authorize chairman to sign scheduled service agreement with TRANE through Omnia Cooperative (Contract No. Cullman County Commission. Whereas, a permanent solution to Alabama's overly lenient "Good Time" law is. Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. I have worked during my career throughout Cullman County and I see the needs of all County County Citizens. Award Bid No. Approved a plat proposal for Fly South Campground Phase 1, a major RV subdivision consisting of 42 lots located along County Road 1196. The 3% increase was built into the original contract. Approved the commissions regular meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. No decision was made public by the commission. No such issues are expected with the new company. He now works in law enforcement at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on?