Meeting Minutes

12/11/2006 - Regular Meeting

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting December 11, 2006 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m. Tallapoosa Publishers was present.

Chairman Coley called the meeting to order.

Public Comments from Citizens:
Dan Hart addressed the Commission to request $3100 for the Firefighter’s Class. Hart stated that all districts are represented in the class except for District 1. The Commission decided to split the request among the Solid Waste accounts from all the districts except District 1.

Florence Estes with the Buttston Water Authority Board addressed the Commission requesting $3600 for perk tests. The Commission decided to split the request among the Solid Waste accounts from all of the districts.

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

Commissioner Shaw, Chairman Coley, and David Moore recognized Wade Crowe for his 40 plus years of service to the County. Crowe was presented with a plaque for his retirement.

County Attorney Thomas Radney addressed the Commission concerning a resolution that the Commission passed. Radney stated that there have been some issues to arise regarding the Home Owner’s Association in Stillwaters. The Commission passed a resolution to contact the Home Owner’s Association before approving plats in Stillwaters. Radney recommended that the Commission rescind that resolution and continue with the normal procedure for approving plats.

Joe Paul Boone, EMA Director, informed the Commission that the five new weather sirens are up and running. Boone also stated that the EMA Department has been conducting classes and that a new class is scheduled next year for the firefighters.

Linda Harris, Revenue Commissioner, informed the Commission that they have collected over 2 million dollars in taxes in the past 15 days. Harris also reported a surplus of $10.58 from the fiscal year 2004-2005 audit.

Chairman Coley called the roll. All Commissioners were present.

Commissioner Shaw gave the invocation.

Chairman Coley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent Agenda:
Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the November 11th minutes. Commissioner Shaw 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 Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to seek bids for a 15 passenger van (# 18) for the Jail. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to seek bids for 3 lease vehicles (#17) for the Sheriff Department. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to award bid # 001-FY2007-13 to Best Rental. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion t0 reject bid # 131-FY2007-15 and negotiate prices. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to seek bids (#16) for truck tractors for the Highway Department. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to seek bids (# 14) for guardrail for Denver Road. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve Cherokee Subdivision plat #2. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to allow County Engineer David Moore to inspect and approve the Russell Lands Private Developments that include Private Roads. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the Subdivision plat at Blue Creek. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to have the following names on the C.J. Coley Courthouse Annex Dedication Plaque:
Commissioner Thomas “T.C.” Coley – District 1
Commissioner Charles Shaw – District 2
Commissioner Dylan Oliver and Commissioner Frank Tapley – District 3
Commissioner William T. Thweatt and Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt – District 4
Commissioner Johnny Allen – District 5
Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 3-1 vote. Commissioners Shaw, Tapley, and Thweatt voted yes. Commissioner Coley voted no. Commissioner Allen abstained. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the following reappointments to the E911 Board: Kenneth Thompson, Danny Lloyd, Charlie Love, and Lloyd Cotney. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to appoint the following to the Jackson’s Gap Water Authority Engineering and Grant Administration Review Committee:
Commissioner Tapley
Commissioner Thweatt
Chris Taylor – Water Authority Manager
Elgin Harris – Water Authority Board Chairman
John Dendy – Water Authority Board Member
Roger Pritchard – Water Authority Board Member
Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to appoint Ferrell Tidwell to the Finance Committee. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Coley announced that the Industrial Access Grant for Wellborn Industries has been approved.

Old Business:
New Business:

Discussion Items by Commissioners:
The Commissioner wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Announcements:
Chairman Coley announced that the Courthouse will be closed on December 25th in observance of Christmas Day and on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.

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

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