Meeting Minutes

3/8/2004 - Regular Term Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular scheduled meeting at the Courthouse in Dadeville, Alabama at 9:00 a.m. on March 8, 2004. All commissioners were present except for Commissioner Thweatt of District 4.

Chairman Coley called the meeting to order. Commissioner Shaw gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

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

Tony Pitts addressed the Commission concerning the status of Halls Folly Road. He asked if the road is public or private. County Attorney, E. Paul Jones, stated that that should be decided by the circuit clerk.

Chris Taylor, Jackson's Gap Water Manager and Danny Lloyd addressed the Commission requesting that Jackson's Gap be placed on the list for a water grant. They also requested to change the agenda to include the Eagle Creek Water Extensions Project. Commissioner Shaw made a motion to change the agenda. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to appoint the serving Chairman to the Board of Courthouse Security. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to put Eagle Creek on the list for the next ADECA water grant. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Coley stated that Commissioner Thweatt is also on board with wanting this project done.

Randy Rushton of Frazier Lanier requested that the Commission authorize the issuance of a $1,990,000.00 State Gasoline Tax Anticipation Warrant, Series 2004-A. The following resolution (a full and complete copy of which is included in the transcript of proceedings pertaining to the issuance by the County of the warrants authorized by the said resolution, which copy is hereby incorporated by reference as if the same were out in full herein) was introduced by Commissioner Shaw. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Rushton also requested that the Commission authorize the issuance of $1,130,000.00 State Gasoline Tax Anticipation Warrant, Series 2004-B. The following resolution (a full and complete copy of which is included in the transcript of proceedings pertaining to the issuance by the County of the warrants authorized by the said resolution, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if the same were out in full herein) was introduced by Commissioner Shaw Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Reid Cavnar of Merchant Capital requested that the Commission authorize the issuance of $2,210,000.00 General Obligation Taxable Warrants, Series 2004-A. The following resolution (a full and complete copy of which is included in the transcript of proceedings pertaining to the issuance by the County of the warrants authorized by the said resolution, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if the same were out in full herein) was introduced by Commissioner Shaw. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Cavnar also requested the issuance of a $425,000.00 General Obligation Taxable Warrants, Series 2004-B. The following resolution (a full and complete copy of which is included in the transcript of proceedings pertaining to the issuance by the County of the warrants authorized by the said resolution, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if the same were out in full herein) was introduced by Commissioner Shaw. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve a plat for Paces Bluff Subdivision. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve a plat for Preserves at Stony Ridge in District 4. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Danny Lloyd of the Volunteer Fire Department Association addressed the Commission. He thanked the Commission for the money for training. He stated that they had twenty-eight people to attend the fire fighter school. Lloyd informed the Commission that the task force has met, and requested that they meet again with the Commission to discuss the fire protection district. Lloyd stated that the Association appreciates County Attorney, E. Paul Jones, for working with them. Lloyd also requested assistance with insurance. No decision was made.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to seek bids for sheriff vehicles. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement with AEMA for EMA. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the budget amendment for the Sheriff's Youth Girls Ranch. Commissioner Oliver seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Coley made a motion to appoint Irene Grubbs and Janie Merrifield to the East Alabama Regional Planning Board of Director vacancies. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Mary Tremling of the Children's Policy Council informed the Commission that there have been some changes to the firefighter's Grant and everyone needs to be aware of them.

Anita Feltman of 911 informed the Commission that 32 new addresses have been added for the month of February.

Joe Paul Boone of EMA informed the Commission that Cindy Railey is requesting a grant from the state for ham radio classes. He stated that twenty-two people completed the class and that these people are the eyes and ears for everyone during severe weather.

County Engineer, Dan Cook, stated that this would be his last meeting. Commissioner Shaw thanked Cook for all his time and service to Tallapoosa County. Commissioner Oliver stated that Cook has done an excellent job.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to hire David Moore as the County Engineer, and to authorize Chairman Coley to negotiate a contract. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to divide 75% of the Solid Waste monies equally between Districts 3, 4, and 5, and 12.5 % to Districts 1 and 2. Commissioner Chairman Coley seconded the motion. Coley, Shaw and Oliver voted yes. Commissioner Allen voted no. The motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to place two trucks on surplus to sell for scrap. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen stated that people ask him why the county buys Mack trucks every year. Commissioner Allen stated that the trucks cost $87,000 and they bring in $92,000-$95,000 at auction. Commissioner Allen wants the public to be aware of this.

Commissioner Oliver made a motion to authorize Chairman Coley to negotiate a contract between Larry Speake & Associates for the topographical work for the Russell R&D Building. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:55. Chairman Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

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Thomas L. Coley, District 1

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Charles Shaw, District 2

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Dylan Oliver, District 3

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Bill Thweatt, District 4

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Johnny Allen, District 5

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