Meeting Minutes

3/12/2007 - Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting
March 12, 2007

The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regular meeting March 12, 2007 at the Courthouse in Dadeville, AL at 9:00 a.m.

Chairman Coley called the meeting to order.

Chairman Coley called roll. All Commissioners were present.

Commissioner Shaw gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Comments from Citizens:
Stan Gillies addressed the Commission to present the Grand Jury Report concerning renovation of the Courthouse. Gillies stated that the Grand Jury believes that the Courthouse is desperately in need of renovation. Chairman Coley stated that at the February meeting the Commission voted to send requests for proposals for Courthouse renovations. Chairman Coley also stated that the Commission has been looking for the last two years for better accommodations for the Board of Education. Chairman Coley thanked Mr. Gillies for his time and stated that the Commission is working toward all of the renovations that the Grand Jury suggested.

Dick Bronson addressed the Commission concerning the Alabama Self-Governance Act. Bronson stated that Leon Archer had brought this item to the attention of the County while he was on the Commission. Bronson stated that this item needs to be addressed. Several counties in the state of Alabama have the act in effect. Bronson stated that this would need to be voted on by the people of the County. Chairman Coley stated that he has reviewed this topic and that it was not placed on the November ballot because there was not ample time for a thorough review. Chairman Coley stated that this could be placed on the next ballot, but there is too much cost associated with a special election. Al Blythe, Chairman of the Board of Registrars stated that there will be a special election in June. Chairman Coley stated that the Commission will try to get all of the information ready for the April Commission meeting so that the Commission can discuss this and inform the citizens of Tallapoosa County with ample time before the vote.

Danny Lloyd addressed the Commission concerning funding for the Volunteer Fire Departments. Lloyd presented a resolution to propose a new bill that would allow each fire district to hold local referendums calling for a tax to fund that specific fire department. Commissioner Shaw asked who would pay for the election. Lloyd stated that according to current law, if the district calls for a vote and the vote passes, then the district shall reimburse the County. If the vote fails, then the County shall be responsible for the costs of the election. Commissioner Allen made a motion to add Item M: Approve Resolution for the Volunteer Fire Departments. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Jim Ankersen addressed the Commission concerning the Ethanol Plant. Ankersen presented the Commission with a report from his recent trip to Loudon, Tennessee. Ankersen stated that since an ethanol plant has gone up in Loudon that the air quality has gone down. Loudon now has some of the worst air quality and highest cancer rates in the state of Alabama. Ankersen stated that the Commission should not put Tallapoosa County’s environment at risk for the sake of economic development. Attachment

Tom Handley with the Stillwaters Residential Board addressed the Commission concerning the Legislation for Law Enforcement in Stillwaters. Handley presented a draft of a bill for the Commission’s approval. Commissioner Allen made a motion to add Item N: Approve Resolution for Proposed Legislation for Law Enforcement in Stillwaters. Commissioner Shaw seconded motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments from Elected Officials:

EMA Director Joe Paul Boone stated that there will be a disaster drill held April 3, 2007 at Windcreek State Park in Alexander City.

Revenue Commissioner Linda Harris addressed the Volunteer Fire Departments. Harris stated that she supports the VFD 100%. Harris requested a description of each fire district.

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

Commissioner Allen 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 Allen made a motion to approve the levy of property taxes. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the retail table wine license for Poplar Dawgs. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the CDBG resolution for Eagle Creek. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the sub-recipient agreement for the Jackson’s Gap Water Project. Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the Hutchinson Ford Subdivision. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the resolution with Bankcorp South. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

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

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to reappoint Roger Pritchard to the Jackson’s Gap Water Board. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the following sick time transfers: 314 hours from Kenny Sherrer to Erin McWaters
240 hours from Kenny Sherrer to Todd Griffith
Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the preliminary plat for The Cliff’s at Manoy Creek. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Allen made a motion to approve the resolution for proposed legislation for the Volunteer Fire Departments. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the resolution for proposed legislation for law enforcement in Stillwaters once it is approved by the Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office, and the County Attorney. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Attachment

Old Business:
Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the franchise cable agreement with Bright House. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Shaw made a motion to table the approval of funding for Volunteers Unlimited. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:
Discussion Items by Commissioners:
Announcements:

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

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