PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Clem grew up in Bug Tussle and is a graduate of Cold Springs High School and the Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy. Each department within the Cullman County Commission will receive a 5.64% pay raise plus a pay scale adjustment. You have permission to edit this article. 1411: Placement of Surface Treatments to Charlie E. Watts, Inc. Award Bid No. The new five-member commission, from left, are associates Kerry Watson, Garry Marchman, chairman Jeff Clemons, Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. I have spent all of my adult lifethe past 33 yearsworking for the Citizens of Cullman County as a deputy sheriff. 1,576 likes. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing, Cullman County Farm-Citys 2023 City Family of the Year Ashley Wilson, Hanceville council, planning commission to meet on tiny houses development. If we do our jobs well and work together, we will make jobs of future commissioners better and the future of Cullman County even brighter!. In other business, the commission took the following actions: The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be March 16, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the commission meeting room. Other than roads, what is one specific area that you believe the county commission needs to work on? Cullman County Parks and Recreation camping rates will increase for the first time in six years beginning March 1. "We. Eleven changes will go into the handbook which will be published online and be public record. I am Jeff Clemons and I am seeking the Republican nomination for Cullman County Commission Chairman. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A State Finals 53-36, PREP BASKETBALL: No. Approved a $20,000 payment to the City of Hanceville for its participation in cleaning and maintaining Mud Creek for the 2022 fiscal year. With no Democrat on the ballot, Clemons effectively won the chairmans seat outright with his Tuesday victory. Feb. 2The Cullman County Commission is changing, and the upcoming primary election season will determine the makeup of its new look as a five-member body. Copyright 2021 Humble Roots, LLC. (Kelly Duke's contact 256-339-1402). 2 Mars, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of. Making our commission meetings more accessible to the public via technology and website and also making where taxpayer dollars are spent more accessible to the public. 5 (vote for one . 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. Session by Sen. April Weaver and Rep. Russell Bedsole to reduce the amount of. Self employed at Affordable Automotive, a family business he started with his brother Kerry in 2001, Duke earned a bachelors degree from Athens State University. Winner selections were difficult because. In other business at its regular meeting, the commission: Benjamin Bullard can be reached by phone at 256-734-2131 ext. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Welcome to Cullman County! Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons has dedicated his life to working for the betterment of Cullman County and its citizens. Authorize EMA director to apply for and sign for grant in the amount of $30,000 with the Alabama Department of Public Health to purchase supplies/or equipment for the State Mortuary Operations Response Team. Play bingo at Sacred Heart during Oktoberfest! The work session will be at 4 p.m. and regular meeting at 6. Low 43F. Newly elected Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clem Clemons talks on the phone at a watch party Tuesday night. The new commission recognized Miss Cullman County Fair Outstanding Teen Heidi Armstrong and Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin. Most of them would like more accessibility to their Chairman and county commissioners, to see the commissioners be part time so that more citizens are able to serve on the commission, and a part time commission so that we do NOT grow spending and government. He shared, Public service is a huge passion for me. 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. 2021 All Rights Reserved. I do not see any circumstances which the tax would come back up before the county commission. He retired after 33 years with the department. 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.. This site is designed and maintained by the Cullman County Commission 500 2nd Ave SW Cullman, AL 35055 . County Administrator John Bullard said, We want to be able to budget and stick to that budget when presenting the updated budget, which was approved unanimously. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. When youre out for that long, you lose your momentum. Abundant sunshine. Important Dates: This is a 100% grant for high traffic/incident areas. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A, PREP BASKETBALL: No. In 1910 it created a Hookworm Commission. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Bobo was seeking sponsorship of approximately five schools at the cost of $1,000 each. Our communities deserve leaders who care about them and their families. 1299 extension for guardrails to Alabama Guardrail, Awarded Bid no. Never afraid to get his hands dirty, Marchman worked at Americold and other local factories before joining the military. County Commission approves FY 2023 budget, recognizes Ronald Park, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Nov 1, 2022 1 of 2 Kelly Duke, left, talks with County Commission Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons in March 2020. He has been married to his wife Deborah for 33 years. Each of those four areas will deliver one of its residents as an associate commissioner. Thanks to a 2019 legislative. You have permission to edit this article. Supreme Court hears arguments over student loan, YOULL SEE THEM AGAIN': No. Proposed plat at Johnnys Junction subdivision, a minor subdivision containing three lots located off County Road 1763. The District 2 race fields three candidates: Incumbent associate commissioner Garry Marchman, who faces a challenge from candidates Josh Speakman and Richard Barnett. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday night approved its $70 million-plus budget. The work session begins at 4 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6. Authorized a $43,696 lease agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for a 2022 Dodge Ram truck to be used by the appraisal and mapping department. During Tuesday's regularly scheduled Cullman County Commission Meeting led by Chairman Jeff 'Clem' Clemons, Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman approved a well-deserved county-wide pay raise for all Cullman County employees. Abundant sunshine. Cullman County Commissioners Kelly Duke and Kerry Watson, Chairman Jeff Clemons, and Commissioners Corey Freeman and Garry Marchman (Contributed) On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County. 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. for cullman countyfor chairman, cullman county commission commission chairman (vote for one) jeff "clem" clemons republican write-in for cullman county revenue commissioner (vote for one) barry willingham republican write-in for member, cullman countyfor member, cullman county board of education, board of education, district no. PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. What are your thoughts on changing Cullman Countys governance to a 5-person board? Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times Then commission candidate Corey Freeman. If a major issue arises that needed to be addressed I am confident the county commission could work with our local legislators to pass a local bill to address the issue. More information on the program is expected at a later date. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing, PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs downs Aliceville 47-38 to advance to NW Regional, Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Feb. 26-28. Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. Starting off as a dispatcher at the Cullman County Sheriffs Office in 1986, the deputy sheriff worked in investigations, patrol and was captain of the Special Projects Division. 1412: Micro Surfacing to Whitaker Contracting Corp. 1319 extension for bituminous plant mix (product only) to Good Hope Contracting, Awarded Bid no.1335 for lease of one or more current model backhoe(s) to Warrior Tractor, Awarded Bid no. Benjamin Bullard Editor's note: The Times is counting down 2020's most. Cullman County Commissioners Garry Marchman, Kerry Watson, Chairman Jeff Clemons, Miss Cullman County Fair Alexis Sartin and Commissioners Corey Freeman and Kelly Duke (Amy Leonard for The Cullman Tribune) In other business, the commission approved the following: Change speed limit to 25 mph on County Road 1121 Benjamin Bullard, The Cullman Times, Ala. 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CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission passed a resolution Thursday evening approving the resurfacing of County Road 1301 from near Monk's Flooring in South Vinemont on U.S. Highway 31 east to County Road 1319. Welcome to Cullman County! The commission reappointed Gordon Sandlin as Chairman to the Local Emergency Planning committee for FY 2022. 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. Agreed to allow the Cullman County Public Library to retain half the proceeds from the recent $8,700 sale of its old bookmobile, with the library to receive $4,350. In 1907, the state established a public health laboratory to ensure the quality of drinking water and milk. Commissioner Corey Freeman grew up in Brushy Pond and attended Cold Springs schools before home schooling while working at a family service station in Dodge City. For 32 years I have worked for the Cullman County Sheriff's office as a dispatcher, detention deputy, patrol deputy, investigator, and Captain of the Special Projects Division. Authorize chairman and EMA director to sign Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in the amount of $2,342- annual grant renewal. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. I strongly believe that to be elected to this office one should be there to listen and communicate with our citizens and do everything possible to make our county the best it can be. 2 Mars Hill in 2A State Finals 69-47, Shift-based scheduling offered by WSCC EMS program for Paramedic training, PREP BASKETBALL: Arab punches ticket to 5A State Finals with 52-49 win over Brewbaker Tech, Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Roll, Career fairs March 7 and March 9 at Wallace State, CCBOE names AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month, COLUMN: The spiritual recommitment of Lent, Were just saturating the place with prayer, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts 1st Birmingham Diocesan Day of Liturgical Formation, St. Bernard opens school with service of commitment and blessing. Two of the seats are uncontested: Incumbent associate commissioner Kerry Watson faces no opposition in his bid for the newly-created District 1 seat, while Kelly Duke is running unopposed for the new District 3 seat. 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. CULLMAN, Ala. The Cullman County Commission grew by two on Tuesday, Nov. 16 as Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman joined the standing commission members, Garry Marchman and Kerry Watson, along with Chairman Jeff Clemons. 2 Mars Hill Bible , Chamber celebrates leaders, businesses at gala, Theatre Program to perform 'The Robber Bridegroom'. Landowner Thomas Barrett Lynn explained that the site isnt being discussed as a potential landfill location, and that he had instead been recruited by associate commissioner Garry Marchman to conduct uncompensated, voluntary testing at the property as the commission weighs whether recycling might factor into a future change in landfill operations. Education, community, local government focus of annual State of Our Communities PREP BASKETBALL: Arab falls to No. The commission also terminated the local emergency declaration put into place at a special meeting Monday due to the inclement wintry weather. Mike Graves of Cullman County was present and addressed the group about his ideas to represent part of Blount County as a candidate for the upcoming HD11 Alabama House of Representatives election. Added new associate commissioners Freeman and Duke to all county bank accounts. Consider adopting revisions to the Cullman County Commission Employee Handbook, effective Oct. 1, 2022. Today, Wiley Kitchens. Low 43F. Local chatter both online, and on the ground, had spurred a motivated throng of Hanceville-area residents to show up at Wednesdays meeting with a list of questions about the countys interest in a recycling technology test site on private property, just east of the city near Mountain Grove Cemetery. 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. 4 Pleasant Grove in 5A Local students named to Ole Miss Chancellors Honor Roll, Deans Honor Change speed limit to 15 mph on County Road 1150, Change speed limit to 20 mph on County Road 757, Change speed limit to 30 mph on County Road 76, CARTS Third-Party Service Contracts- FY 2023- yearly contract renewals. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The Cullman County Notification System is available for sign up. 1 Cold Springs falls to No. Park joked that he had, never worked a day in my life when working for the department. The current pair of associate commissioner's seats will give way to four part-time elected positions, with each of the four part-time associates hailing from a different corner of the county. At least there's no confusion about which of the four associate seats local voters are eligible to cast a ballot for: By law, every voter in Cullman County can vote in each of the four races no matter where in the county he or she resides. Amended a previously-approved item from last months regular commission meeting to remove a 2016 Ford F-250 from the surplus list and place the vehicle back in service. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County.