Meeting Minutes

12/13/2004 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting December 13, 2004 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m. All commissioners were present except District 1 Commissioner, Thomas L. Coley Jr. The Alexander City Outlook and the Plain Talker were present.

Chairman Shaw called the meeting to order.

Chairman Shaw gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the November 8 minutes. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the November 22 minutes. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the warrants. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

County Administrator, Annette McGrady stated that the County has received the monies from the Tallapoosa County Hospital Board.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Tallapoosa County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Lease Agreement with Baystone Financial Group for the Technology Upgrades. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to seek bids for a 42" color scanner for the Probate Office. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the Building Inspection Permits. Chairman Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the Cleveland Pit Option. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Stevenson Pit Option. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to seek bids for Tri-Axle Dump Trucks and Truck Tractors. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to resurface various County roads with RRR Bond Money. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the preliminary plat and construction plans for plat #2 in Lake Lane Subdivision on Boat Ramp Road. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. County Engineer, David Moore, stated that the Alexander City Engineer would do the inspections.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to award the bid for bid # 111FY2005-18 to Larry Puckett Chevrolet. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the Resolution of Policy for Act 92-234 Amended by SB 451. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a 3-1 vote. Commissioner Oliver, Commissioner Thweatt, and Commissioner Allen voted yes. Chairman Shaw voted no. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to accept the resignation from Janie Merrifield from the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to table the appointment of a citizen to the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to appoint Frank Harris to the Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority. Chairman Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed with 3 votes. Commissioner Allen abstained from voting. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the resolution to apply admission to the National Flood Insurance Program. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve bid 3 001-FY2005-19 for a used Sheriff's car to Tallapoosa Ford for $13,850.00. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to award bid 3 001-FY2005-20 for Modular Lighting System to United Rentals, Inc. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to award bid 3 001-FY2005-21 for a new Security System for the Tallapoosa County Courthouse to Harris Security Systems. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to award bid # 001-FY2005-22 for a video surveillance system for the Tallapoosa County Courthouse to Harris Security Systems. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to hire an Assistant Engineer. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Danny Lloyd with the Volunteer Fire Department Association thanked the Commission for the money to pay insurance. Lloyd also stated that the Volunteer Fire Departments would like to receive some of the Hospital Board money.

Anita Haggerty with 911 addresses the Commission with a Report of Activity for 2004. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the reappointment of 911 Board Members. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to hire James Nolen on contract to be the Business License Inspector. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Chairman Shaw made a motion to rename Elkahatchee Bridge to Gerald McGill Bridge. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Shaw stated that the Courthouse would be closed on December 24, 2004 for Christmas, and on December 31, 2004 for New Year's.

Chairman Shaw made a motion to donate $5,000.00 to the Alexander City Fire Department and $1,000.00 to both the Alexander City Rescue Squad and the Peckerwood Rescue Squad. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt stated that the County was required to redistrict after the 2000 census. Commissioner Thweatt stated that he would like the County to redistrict as we should have done, but did not at that time.

Commissioner Allen stated that he wants all citizens and media to know what it costs to replace street signs. He requested that County Engineer, David Moore, explain. Moore stated that from October of 2003 to October of 2004, $17,338.53 was spent to replace signs plus $10,131.93 for labor. Moore stated that over 200 signs are currently down. He stated that it was estimated $3,000.00 or more to replace those signs. Commissioner Thweatt stated that it is hard for emergency vehicles to find the correct roads when the street signs are down. He suggested that the County explore numbering roads. Commissioner Allen stated that the County has purchased a new sign truck from the state. Commissioner Allen stated that someone in the public has to see something, and requested help from the public.

On behalf of Commissioner Coley, Commissioner Shaw made a motion to authorize a memorandum of understanding for Auburn University and Tuskegee University to provide engineering and design services for the entry to the Industrial Park. Chairman Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

At 9:35, Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Absent __________________
Commissioner Thomas L. Coley Jr.

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Commissioner Charles Shaw

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Commissioner Dylan Oliver

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Commissioner William Thweatt

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Commissioner Johnny Allen

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