Meeting Minutes

5/12/2008 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting May 12, 2008 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m.

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order.

Commissioner Tapley gave the invocation.

Chairman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Allen called the roll. Commissioner Coley was absent.

Public Comments from Citizens:

Mr. Mullican addressed the Commission. He stated that as a member of the Steering Committee of the Citizen’s for Good Government, he is requesting that the agenda and the packet of information that the Commission uses be made available at least one day prior to the meeting.

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

Commissioner Coley joined the meeting.

Consent Agenda:

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the April 14th minutes. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the May 7th minutes. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Tapley abstained from voting. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the purchase orders for the Highway Department and warrants for all funds. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve a resolution in support of the U.S. Air Force regarding implementing the KC-45 tanker project. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the transfer of leave time. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to reappoint Jean Bozeman and Gloria Sinclair to the East Alabama Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the final plat for Karis Park Phase 1. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Old Business

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the following appointments to the East Alabama Rural Planning Organization: the County Commission Chairman to the District Policy Committee, County Engineer David Moore to the Technical Advisory Committee, and Jackie Haynes to the Section 5311 Rural Public Transportation System Committee. Commissioner Coley stated that these appointees should have the authority to name a replacement in the event that they are not able to attend the meetings. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to authorize Chairman Allen to make an appointment to the East Alabama Rural Planning Organization’s Airport Authority Committee after requesting nominations from Alexander City. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to table the appointment to the East Alabama Planning Organization’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee until the June meeting. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the good name and character of an individual. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to exit Executive Session. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to authorize the County Administrator to take select actions regarding personnel. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. Commissioner Tapley asked County Attorney Thomas Radney if this was his recommendation. Radney stated that as it relates to following the County’s personnel policy and it is his recommendation that the Commission approve the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

 

New Business:

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve a resolution pledging 20% of any increased Ad-Valorem Revenues that are realized by the County as a result of the location and construction of CER Generation in Tallapoosa County to Alexander City. Commissioner Tapley also stated that this 20% should not begin until after the 10 years of the tax abatement. The motion failed due to lack of a second.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve an incentive grant agreement with Constellation Energy for the completion and operation of the Hillabee Power Plant. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1. Commissioner Coley, Shaw, Allen, and Thweatt voted yes. Commissioner Tapley voted no. Attachment

Announcements:

Chairman Allen stated that the Courthouse will be closed on May 26th in observance of Memorial Day and on June 2nd in observance of Jefferson Davis’ Birthday.

Commissioner Coley requested that the County Administrator and the Revenue Commissioner provide him with a breakdown of the projected revenues for education that we will receive from Constellation Energy. Commissioner Tapley stated that he wants to know how much will go to the County schools and how much will go to the City schools.

Commissioner Shaw thanked Constellation Energy for investing in our County and in our community.

Chairman Allen stated that he has had his turn as Chairman and is resigning from the position of Chairman effective May 31st. Commissioner Coley made a motion to appoint Commissioner Shaw to the position of Chairman effective June 1st. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Coley made a motion to appoint Commissioner Tapley to the position of vice-chairman effective June 1st. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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