CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting Tuesday, Aug. 30, recognized Commissioners Kelly Duke and Corey Freeman. The men were recognized last week at the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Annual Conference for completing the County Commissioner training conducted by the Alabama Local Government Training Institute.
Two longtime employees are retiring. The commission accepted the resignations of Sharon Townson, who will be retiring from her position as director of the Cullman County Public Library System after 27 years, and Chris King following 25 years of service with the Sales Tax Department.
The following agenda items were approved:
- Recognition: Chris King retiring after 25 years of service with the Sales Tax Department
- Recognition: Sharon Townson retiring after 27 years of service with the Library
- Recognition: Commissioner Duke for completing Alabama Local Government Training Institute
- Recognition: Commissioner Freeman for completing Alabama Local Government Training Institute
- Resolution 2023-37: FY 2024 FAA AIP Pre-Application for the Cullman Regional Airport
- Resolution 2023-38: Approving a warrant purchase agreement by Cullman County, Alabama, and Piper Sandler & Co.
- Authorize Chairman to sign Alabama Department of Youth Services Long Term Detention Subsidy Contract for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024
- Authorize Chairman to sign the Inmate Communications System agreement with Combined Public Communications, LLC and CyberPath Services, LLC for the Cullman County Detention Center
- Ratify commissary agreement with Legacy Commissary Services for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
- Consider the renewal of employee/retiree health insurance enrollment agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Renewal to be effective 10/1/2023. Cullman County maintains a self-insured policy that is administered by Blue Cross.
- Consider changing stop-loss insurance carrier to Lloyd’s of London to be effective 10/1/2023. 2% reduction in annual costs for FY 2024 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Consider the renewal of Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness insurance with Mutual of Omaha. Renewal effective 1/1/2024. No change in rates for FY 2024 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Consider the renewal of air ambulance service with AirMedCare and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork. Covers all active Cullman County employees eligible for employee benefits. Renewal effective 10/1/2023. No change in rates for FY 2024
- Consider adding annual CPI increase to all sanitation rates
- Consider a one-time distribution in the amount of $5,000 to Restoring Women’s Outreach from the Opioid Settlement Fund
- Consider quote from Haley Company, LLC for Victim Services Flooring Installation in the amount of $46,819
- Consider quote from Bryant Enterprises for the Board of Education building for window improvements in the amount of $16,200
- Consider the purchase of a Takeuchi TB240, off state bid (contract# MA230000004123) for the Water Department in the amount of $58,668.66 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Consider the purchase of two Isuzu Tomcat 10-yard Curbtender Manual Side Loader, off Sourcewell bid (contract# 060920-NAF) for the Sanitation Department in the amount of $339,742 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Consider Chairman Clemon’s nominee, Barry Slatton, for reappointment to the E-911 Board for a four (4) year term to expire 9/1/27
- Consider Commissioner Marchman’s nominee, Dewayne Goodwin, for reappointment to the E-911 Board for a four (4) year term to expire 9/1/27
- Consider Chairman Clemon’s nominee, Brittney Heron, for appointment to the Cullman County Tourism Bureau
- Consider a request from New Ground Fellowship to hold a Prayer Event in the south parking lot on Saturday, October 215\ from 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
- Consider authorization for Cullman Caring for Kids to use the Board of Education parking lot to host a car show on November 11, 2023, from 7:00 am-3:00pm
- Consider authorization for Premier Volleyball Travel Team to use the south parking lot at the Courthouse to host Swamp John’s on November 1, 2023, from 11:00am-3:00pm and on December 1, 2023, from 3:00pm-6:30pm
- Proposed plat Serenity Pointe Cabins Phase 2 / Lots 3 through 9. A major subdivision containing 7 Lots located off County Road 338
- Proposed Bond release for Pointe Sixteen subdivision. All Construction has been completed and passed final inspection
- Award Bid# 1439: Thermal Imaging to W.S. Darley & Co.
- Award Bid# 1440: Sector Scan Sonar to CA Richards & Associates, Inc.
- Award Bid # 1442: Spot repair to County Roads to Careel & G Construction, LLC
- Award Bid# 1443: for jail supplies and chemicals to North Alabama Chemical, Central Paper for the laundry and kitchen chemicals, and to Apeiro Solutions for the Fogging Machine Chemicals
- Award Bid# 1444: Service of the Sheriff’s Office and other various County Vehicles to Berea Inc; DBA Havoline Express Lube
- Award Bid# 1445: Pest Control to Cook’s Pest Control
- Request from Attorney for Executive Session Under Section 7 of Act No. 2005-40
