Meeting Minutes

2/9/2004 - Regular Term Meeting

Regular Term Meeting
February 9, 2004

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular scheduled meeting at the Courthouse in Dadeville, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. on February 9, 2004. All commissioners were present except District 4 Commissioner, William Thweatt.

Chairman Coley called the meeting to order. In the absence of Boy Scout Troop 316 from Jackson's Gap, Commissioner Shaw gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes of the January meeting. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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

Wayne Cotney, who was scheduled to appear before the Commission, was not present. Commissioner Allen made a motion to amend the agenda to remove Discussion: Item A. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

County Engineer, Dan Cook reported to the Commission on proposals from auction companies for road business. Cook stated that the county received three proposals. The highest proposal was from J.M. Wood Auction. The proposal was a gross financial guarantee of $1,098,800.00 for the sale of equipment. A Commission rate of 7% will also be charged. Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the bid from J.M. Auction. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the millage levy on property ad valorem. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

District 4 Commissioner William Thweatt joined the Commission meeting.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the levy for alcoholic beverages. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

EMA Director Joe Paul Boone addressed the Commission concerning the approval of the contract with Lee Helms Associates. Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the contract. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Danny Lloyd and Dan Hart of the Volunteer Fire Department Association addressed the Commission. They presented the Commission with a State Codes for the Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services information packet. Lloyd reported on the VFDA's recent task force meeting. Lloyd also requested that the Commission have the county attorney work with the task force regarding state laws 11-88 and 11-89 Fire Protection Districts. With no opposition, their request was granted. Lloyd also requested the Commission consider allocating $750.00 to each volunteer fire department to purchase workman's compensation insurance. Commissioner Allen made a motion to amend the budget to help the Volunteer Fire Department Association to purchase updated equipment. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Sheriff Jimmy Abbett addressed the Commission concerning a local bill for retiring sheriff deputies. Commissioner Allen made a motion to advertise. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Hazard Mitigation Grant. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Anita Feltman of 911 informed the Commission that 911 has 26 addresses for the month of January.

County Engineer, Dan Cook, stated that he plans to retire April 1, 2004.

Commissioner Allen made a motion for the authorization to pay a District ½ employee overtime. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Coley stated that all business needs to be placed on the agenda. Doing so makes the meetings run that much smoother.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:25.

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Thomas L. Coley Jr., District 1 Commissioner

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Charles Shaw, District 2 Commissioner

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Dylan Oliver, District 3 Commissioner

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William Thweatt, District 4 Commissioner

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Johnny Allen, District 5 Commissioner

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