Meeting Minutes

1/14/2008 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting January 14, 2008 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m. Tallapoosa Publishers was present.

Chairman Allen called the meeting to order.

Chairman Tapley gave the invocation.

Chairman Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Allen called the roll. All commissioners were present.

Public Comments from Citizens:

Stan Gillies addressed the Commission concerning the poor service provided by Advanced Disposal. Gillies stated that Advanced Disposal only picks up his trash every other week and only after multiple calls to the office. Gillies stated that Advanced Disposal always has some excuse as to why his trash is not picked up. Gillies requested that the Commission take some kind of action toward Advanced Disposal. Commissioner Coley stated that the Commission needs to investigate the contract to see what options are available to the County. Commissioner Tapley stated that he has also been having problems with his trash and cannot get a response. Commissioner Thweatt and Commissioner Shaw stated that they too have been having problems with Advanced Disposal. Chairman Allen stated that the County is aware of the problem. The County has been calling, but has not had cooperation from advanced Disposal.

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

Consent Agenda:

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the December 10th minutes. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

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

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the leave transfers. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve a resolution for the formation of Russell Crossroads Improvement District. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve a resolution for the formation of Russell Crossroads Cooperative District. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to post a 25 MPH speed limit on Davis Road. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to surplus some Highway Department equipment. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the contract with J.M. Wood Auction Co. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to order three (3) lease vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the county levies for alcoholic beverages. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the budget amendments. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 4-1. Commissioners Allen, Coley, Shaw, and Thweatt voted yes. Commissioner Tapley voted no. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to enter executive session. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to leave executive session. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Commissioner Tapley asked if the budget amendment lifted the freeze on employee pay increases. County Administrator Blake Beck stated that the freeze is now lifted. All employees who should have received a raise under the freeze will get their raises retro-actively.

County Administrator Blake Beck stated that there is a vacant position on the Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Board. Commissioner Shaw made a motion to table this item until the February meeting. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

 

Discussion Items by Commissioners:

County Engineer David Moore stated that Alabama Power has requested that Box Road, located south of Highway 22, be closed. Moore stated that there have been some litter problems among other issues leading to this request. Moore stated that because Box Road is a public road the Commissioner must hold a public hearing on this matter. The meeting has been set for 8:30 a.m. on February 11th. Moore also stated that a public notice has been posted in the Alex City Outlook and on the bulletin board at the Courthouse.

County Administrator Blake Beck stated that the state of Alabama has increased the mileage rate reimbursement. Beck stated that he will evaluate the cost to the County over the next month and will make his recommendation at the February meeting.

Announcements:

The Courthouse will be closed on Jan. 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Commissioner Coley discussed having a better year in 2008.

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

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