Meeting Minutes

2/14/2005 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting February 14, 2005 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m. All commissioners 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 January 10 minutes. 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.

Danny Lloyd with the Volunteer Fire Department Association thanked the Commission for the money that was allocated to the fire departments. Lloyd asked for an update on the Hospital Board money. Chairman Shaw stated that no decision has been made regarding that money.

Stan Giles of the Still Waters Volunteer Fire Department addressed the Commission. Giles stated that Still Waters residents pay for ambulance service. Giles stated that Still Waters has been on standby for the County ambulance service 12 times this year. Three times Still Waters has had to go out of their district to cover for the County. Giles stated that this costs the Still Waters residents money. Giles stated that at this point in time Still Waters can cover for the County, but that there may be a time when that is not possible.

Chairman Shaw read a proclamation honoring former County Attorney E. Paul Jones.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Levy Ad Valorem Taxes for 2005. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to reappoint James Bassett to the Hackneyville Water Board. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to amend the budget for CDBG Project No. CY-CM-PF-03-004. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to vacate Hidden Heights from residential to commercial property. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to reject the probate scanner bids. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to reject the bids for the Sheriff's cars. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve a $16.00 charge for building inspections for 200 amp service. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to appoint Patricia Potts to the East Alabama Regional Planning Commission. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the change in the Khafra contract. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the contract with Edward Still Law Firm & Mediation Center for redistricting plans. Chairman Shaw seconded the motion. The motion failed by a 2-3 vote. Commissioners Oliver, Thweatt, and Allen voted no. Commissioners Shaw and Coley voted yes. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the contract with AlaTax for collection of sales tax. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the Agency Agreement with the Secretary of State's Office. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to reduce the speed limit on Haven Place Road to 30mph. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to close Bishop Road at a point of 2640' from the Coosa-Tallapoosa County Line. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the three year contract with J.M. Wood Auction Company for the sale of dump trucks and Caterpillar Equipment. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-1 vote. Commissioners Oliver, Shaw, Thweatt, and Allen voted yes. Commissioner Coley voted no. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to call a special called meeting to discuss the redistricting voting lines within Tallapoosa County. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to seek right-of-way on Piedmont Road. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat and the Construction Plat for Shady Bay Addition #2. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Construction Plat for South Creek Hill subdivision. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to seek right-of-way for Sulpher Springs Road. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Preliminary Plat and Construction Plan for The Village at Blue Creek, phase III. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the County Levies for Alcoholic Beverages. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve overtime for District 3 Highway department employees. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to make a policy approving overtime for all highway department employees when there is an emergency situation. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to approve the road names presented by Anita Haggerty, E911 Coordinator. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to seek bids for the renovations to the Courthouse Annex in Alex City. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to name the Courthouse Annex in Alexander City the Clinton Jackson Coley Courthouse Annex in honor of C J. Coley, former Probate Judge. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The vote was 4 yeas and 1 abstention from Commissioner Allen.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to seek bids for Single-Axle Dump trucks. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve Family Medical Leave for Tricia Collum. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Building Inspector, Larry Scott, stated that Russell Lands is moving forward in their development.

Sheriff Abbett stated that the City Council is having a meeting tonight to discuss the plans for expanding the ambulance service. The City Council had agreed to cover all areas of Tallapoosa County, but the expanded map does not cover all concerned areas of Tallapoosa County. Sheriff Abbett stated that he would report back to the Commission regarding the City Council meeting.

Commissioner Coley stated that he was glad to see progress in the Industrial Park. Commissioner Coley made a motion to name the road entering the Industrial Park from Highway 280 Thweatt Industrial Blvd in honor of Commissioner Thweatt's 30+ years of service. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw welcomed and introduced Thomas Radney as the new County Attorney.

Commissioner Thweatt commended Sheriff Abbett for getting the video conferencing system is the courtrooms. Commissioner Thweatt stated that the system will give the deputies more time for more important duties and will also reduce the liability that goes along with transporting inmates.

Chairman Shaw announced that the Courthouse will be closed on February 21, 2005 in honor of George Washington/Thomas Jefferson's birthdays.

Chairman Shaw announced that Lee Apparel will break ground in the Industrial Park on February 17, 2005 at 2:00 p.m.

Chairman Shaw announced that agenda items need to be turned in no later noon on the Thursday before the Monday of the Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Coley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:45.

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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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