Meeting Minutes

4/9/2007 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting April 9, 2007 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m.

Vice Chairman Shaw called the meeting to order.

Vice Chairman Shaw called roll. Vice Chairman Shaw, Commissioner Tapley, and Commissioner Thweatt were present.

Vice Chairman Shaw gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments from Citizens:

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the March 12th minutes. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the purchase orders for the Highway Department and warrants for all funds. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve April 23-29, 2007 as “Cover the Uninsured Week”. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the resolutions for Coley Creek Road and Cowpens Road. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the List of Federal Aid Project. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to fill the vacant foreman and truck driver positions in the Highway Department. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the hiring of temporary employees for ROW mowing for the Highway Department. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 2-1. Commissioner Tapley and Commissioner Thweatt voted yes. Commissioner Shaw voted no.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve April 8-14, 2007 as “National Public Safety Telecommunications Week”. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve road names for E-911. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve April 22-28, 2007 as “National County Government Week”. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Industrial Development Resolution. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the salvage of vehicles 194 and 195 for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve funding for part-time grass cutters for the Highway Department to be paid equally out the Discretionary Funds. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 2-1. Commissioner Tapley and Commissioner Thweatt voted yes. Commissioner Shaw voted no.


Old Business:
Commissioner Tapley made a motion to table the approval of funding for Volunteers Unlimited. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:
Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to table the discussion of the ACCA Self-Governance Act. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion Items by Commissioners:

Announcements:
The Courthouse will be closed on April 23rd in observance of Confederate Memorial Day.
Alexander City is hosting a clean up day for anyone who would like to assist in cleaning up the area.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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