Meeting Minutes

7/25/2006 - Special Called Meeting

Special Called Meeting
July 25, 2006

The Tallapoosa County Commission held a special called meeting July 25, 2006 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m.  Tallapoosa Publishers was present.   

Chairman Johnny Allen called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Public Comments from Citizens:
Mary Tremelling with the Tallapoosa County Children's Policy Council addressed the Commission requesting a salary for her work.  Tremelling gave a presentation on the accomplishments of the Children's Policy Council, and stated that other county's pay their Council leaders a range of $25 to $50 thousand. Commissioner Coley stated that the Commission is in the middle of budget season and will consider her request. Commissioner Archer told Tremelling that he appreciates her hard efforts. Chairman Allen stated that Tremelling has his support.

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

Chairman Allen called roll. All commissioners were present.

Commissioner Coley gave the invocation.

Chairman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 12th meeting. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Attachment

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to seek annual bids for FY2007. Commissioner Archer seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to accept Chairman Allen's recommendation to appoint Wilbur Terrell to the Financial Committee. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Archer made a motion to accept Commissioner Oliver's recommendation to appoint Joann Carlisle to the Financial Committee. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business:

New Business:

Discussion Items by Commissioners:
Chairman Allen called for a discussion of the vacancy of the administrator. Commissioner Shaw stated that we are currently advertising for the position. What is the deadline for resumes? Chairman Allen stated that the deadline is August 11th. Chairman Allen stated that we have received a letter of proposal from James Brumley offering his services. Chairman Allen stated that he has also contacted John Dendy and has an appointment with him tomorrow morning.
Commissioner Coley asked how long these men are willing to help. Commissioner Archer asked if Chairman Allen was seeking approval to hire these men. Chairman Allen stated that he wants to know what the other Commissioners want him to do. Commissioner Archer stated that something needs to be done. The headlines of the newspaper are an embarrassment to him and should be to the rest of the Commissioners. It is the Commissioners' job to hire the professionals to work in the office, and there have been a lot of county administrators over the years. Why would anyone want to work for the County when there is such a high turn over rate? Commissioner Archer also stated that the County needs to create a positive picture to attract business. Commissioner Coley asked how soon Mr. Brumley would be able to come here. Chairman Allen stated that he did not know because he was waiting for a decision from the Commission before he responded to Mr. Brumley's proposal. Commissioner Shaw requested that Chairman Allen talk to both Mr. Brumley and Mr. Dendy to see when they could come and how long they could stay. Commissioner Coley, Commissioner Oliver, and Commissioner Archer agreed. Commissioner Archer made a motion to allow and request County Attorney Thomas Radney to write a letter to the Examiner's of Public Accounts requesting an extension to the deadline imposed upon the County. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  Commissioner Archer asked if Mr. Brumley or Mr. Dendy can come should Chairman Allen make the decision to okay it. Chairman Allen stated that he wants everyone to be in agreement before any thing is decided upon.

Commissioner Archer stated that he wants the County Attorney to give an opinion on how Solid Waste money should be used. Commissioner Archer wants to know who is eligible for these funds. Commissioner Coley stated that the current policy is that Solid Waste can be used for any activity that allows you to use General Fund money. Commissioner Coley stated that he has already begun a proposal to present at the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Archer made a motion to allow and request that the County Attorney present an opinion as to how the Solid Waste money should be used. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to enter in executive session. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to return to regular session. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Announcements:

Chairman Allen stated that he has some issues with his family and business that he needs to take care of. Chairman Allen requested that Vice-Chairman Coley take over for 30 days. Commissioner Shaw made a motion to allow Commissioner Coley to take over as Chairman for 30 days. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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