Meeting Minutes

11/30/1999 - SUMMARY OF MINUTES COMMISSION MEETING

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting in Alexander City, Alabama on November 30, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. Members present were T.C. Coley , Jr., Frank Tapley, Gerald McGill and William Thweatt. Chairman Allen was absent and Vice-Chairman Coley called the meeting to order. Commissioner Tapley gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 8,1999 Commission Meeting. Following a second by Commissioner Thweatt, the minutes were approved unanimously.

Commissioner McGill made a motion to approve the payment of October 1999 bills for all funds. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion and approval was unanimous.

John Hodnett, representative of Liberty National Insurance, appeared before the Commission to request approval to administer the county's cafeteria plan. Following a motion by Commissioner Thweatt and a second by Commissioner Tapley, Mr.Hodnett's request was approved by a unanimous vote.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to grant the Commission Chairman authorization to sign the contract / agreement with motion and approval was granted unanimously.

Cindy Hand, appeared before the Commission representing citizens of Cowpens Community to express concern about hybrid wolf/dogs roaming free and indangering humans and livestock in the Community. Following discussion of possible remedies Sheriff Jimmy Abbett volunteered to act as the complainant in a nuisance action against the owner of the animals.. Commissioner Tapley made a motion for the County Attorney to file a nuisance complaint and Commissioner McGill seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.

David Kaufman, representative of Delta Com, presented a proposal to provide phone service for Tallapoosa County offices to the Commission. After discussion, Commissioner McGill made a motion to give the proposals to the County Administrator for review. Following a second by Commissioner Tapley, the motion was approved unanimously.

County Engineer Dan Cook referenced a petition to close Young's Ferry West Road stating it would be handled in Probate Court. Commissioner McGill made a motion to adopt the Resolution and turn the matter over to the Probate court for further action. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion and the Resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote.

County Administrator Jeanette Medders requested the Commission to approve a set of change orders on the Walnut Hill Water Grant for East Brothers Construction in the amount of $47,315.10 to be paid by Walnut Hill Water Authority. Upon motion by Commissioner McGill and a second by Commissioner Tapley, Ms. Medders' request was approved unanimously.

Commissioner McGill made a motion to recind a motion of the November 8, 1999 meeting adopting a Resolution authorizing a General Obligation Warrant with Aliant Bank in the amount of $310,00.00 and to adopt a Resolution authorizing a General Obligation Warrant with Aliant Bank in the amount of $300,00.00. Following a second by Commissioner Thweatt, the motion was approved by a unanimous vote.

County Attorney E. Paul Jones recommended the Commission adopt a Resolution granting Linda Harris Revenue Commissioner authorization to return funds to individuals purchasing property at the tax sale, tax deeds for the property had been issued. The property in question had been incorrectly assessed. Commissioner McGill made a motion to approve Mr. Jones' recommendation. Following a second by Commissioner Tapley, the Resolution was adopted unanimously.

Chairman Coley welcomed three Benjamin Russell High School students, Marquis Whetstone, Meheil Patel and Alan Norris for thanked them for attending the meeting.

Sheriff Jimmy Abbett requested authorization for the County Attorney to seek an Attorney General's Opinion for collecting from municipalities serving papers. Commissioner McGill made a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to request a Attorney General's Opinion. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion and approval was granted by a unanimous vote.

Assistant EMA Director Janet Mayo requested approval of a bill in the amount of $550.00 from AllCom/Tri City Communications for optimization of the Dadeville Warning Siren. Following a motion by Commissioner Thweatt and a second by Commissioner McGill, approval was granted unanimously.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve an invoice from the City of Alexander City for installation of warning sirens in Camp Hill and New Site in the amount of $1680.00. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by a unanimous vote.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to remove two vans from county inventory. One is donated to the City of Dadeville and one the City of Camp Hill. Following a second by Commissioner Tapley, approval was unanimous.

Commissioner McGill made a motion to pursue local legislation to abolish Supernumerary Retirement in Tallapoosa County. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion and the Resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote.

Commissioner Thweatt requested that serious consideration be made to revising the County Personnel Policy Manual made a motion to revise the County's Personnel Policy. Following a second by Commissioner McGill, the motion was approved unanimously.

Upon motion by Commissioner McGill, a second by Commissioner Tapley and approval by a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned.

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