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Meeting Minutes
1/9/2006 - Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2006
The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting January 9, 2006 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m. Tallapoosa Publishers was present.
Chairman Thweatt called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Public Comments from Citizens:
Coy Powell with the New Site Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Board addressed the Commission requesting $90,000 for a new ambulance. Commissioner Coley asked if 25-30% would help. Powell stated that the percentage would have to stay in escrow until all the money was raised which could be 2 or 3 years. Commissioner Oliver stated that the Commission will do all that they can to help.
David Berry with the Camp Hill Fire Department addressed the Commission requesting $25,000 for the purchase of an extension kit and a maverick combination kit.
Roy Mathis with the Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department addressed the Commission requesting funding for new life rescue equipment.
Dan Hart with the Volunteer Fire Department Association addressed the Commission to thank them for all of the financial support approved for the 2006 fiscal year.
Rosie Ware, a resident of Camp Hill, addressed the Commission concerning the re-naming of Hwy 280 to Lyman Ward Highway. Ware stated that Camp Hill's Mayor and City Council without the residents' knowledge or input. Ware presented a petition signed by 64 other residents protesting the change. Attachment
Mary Tremeling with the Children's Policy Council addressed the Commission concerning the UAB Dental Organization. Commissioner Coley made a motion to table this discussion. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comments from Elected Officials:
Commissioner Coley stated that he would like for everyone to be involved in the Martin Luther King events.
Commissioner Shaw stated that he appreciates volunteers in the community.
Commissioner Allen stated that money has come out of his district and no money has been put back in. Commissioner Allen stated that equal money needs to be given to the Reeltown, Unity, and Tallassee Fire Departments.
Chairman Thweatt called the roll. All commissioners were present.
Commissioner Shaw gave the invocation.
Chairman Thweatt led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the December 5th and December 13th Commission minutes. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the purchase orders for the Highway department and warrants for all funds. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Allen made a motion to appoint Ben Sands to the Walnut Hill Water Authority. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to appoint Chairman Bill Thweatt to the Alexander City Work Release Center Board of Directors. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Mutual Assistance Agreement between Tallapoosa County and the Volunteer Fire Department Association. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to hire Todd Flurry as a Building Inspector in the Building Department. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-1 vote with an abstention from Commissioner Oliver.
Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the payroll agreement between Tallapoosa County and the 911 Board. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the payroll agreement between Tallapoosa County and the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the acquisition of ROW on Harlan Road. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the surplus property for the Highway Department. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve surplus property of the Voting Trailer. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve to seek bids for a voting trailer. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the acquisition of ROW on Town Creek Road. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Accounting and Purchasing Policies and Procedures for CDBG Project No: CY-CE-PF-05-039. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Allen made a motion to appoint Annette McGrady, County Administrator, as purchasing agent for the Tallapoosa County Commission. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve Section 504 ADA Requirements of non-Discrimination Policy, EO Statement, Grievance Procedures, and Reasonable Accommodations Policy and Appoint County Administrator ADA Coordinator. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve Goodwyn, Mills, & Cawood as the architects for the Wall Street Nutrition Center grant. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve Roth, McHugh Associates as Grant Administrators for the Wall Street Nutrition Center grant. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the resolution to amend the Criminal Litter Law. The motion died from a lack of a second.
Old Business:
New Business:
Commissioner Allen made a motion to provide Reeltown, Union, and Tallassee Volunteer Fire Departments with funding. Commissioner Coley made a motion to table the motion. Commissioner Shaw seconded Commissioner Coley's motion. The motion passed with a 4-1 vote. Commissioner Allen voted no.
Discussion Items by Commissioners:
Commissioner Coley encouraged people to participate in the Martin Luther King and Robert E. Lee events.
Commissioner Shaw thanked everyone for attending the meeting and stated that he would like that kind of attendance at every meeting.
Announcements:
Commissioner Allen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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Thomas L. Coley Jr. William Thweatt
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Charles Shaw Johnny Allen
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Dylan Oliver
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