CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts during the recent Fourth of July and Bassmaster Classic Tournament events held at Smith Lake Park.
“I want to thank the parks staff and Kenneth Cornelius our (Cullman County Parks and Recreation) director for all the hard work you and your staff have done,” said Cullman County Commission Chairman Jeff Clemons.
The department was responsible for hosting the 2024 TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite on June 27 and the Independence Day celebration at Smith Lake Park on July 4.
Clemons added, “Also, the fireworks festival July the Fourth – I was there helping the County. We had a big crowd and there was a lot of work that went into that.”
Cornelius shared details of the work that went into both events.
Speaking of the Fourth of July festival, Cornelius said, “The biggest thing I want to make sure everyone understands is this was a whole park effort – the parks and rec department, there was two from the (Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center) staff came, two from Sportsman (Lake) came. Four staff from Stony Lonesome came that day and left two (employees) at Sportsman to man the whole park by themselves to be able to have that number of people there. Our parks staff, without them – I mean, being on the job a little over a month, I depended on them to get it all done and help to complete the task. We did that with flying colors and I think everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July.”
In other business, the commission:
- Approved Resolution 2024-30: Change speed limit to 30 mph on County Road 1583
- Approved Resolution 2024-31: Change speed limit to 35 mph on County Road 1621
- Announced a public hearing for CARTS operations for 2025 fiscal year
- Approved Resolution 2024-32: Authorize local matching funds for CARTS 2025 FY and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Approved Resolution 2024-33: Authorize the filing of 5311 grant application and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Approved Resolution 2024-34: Authorize County Commission to submit grant application for Recreational Trails
- Program grant program for cabins, storage facility and equipment at Stony Lonesome OHV Park in the amount $1,000,000 and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Authorized Chairman to sign 2024 FY Cullman County Rebuild Alabama Contractor Report
- Authorized EMA Director to submit warehouse surplus property application to FEMA and State EMA to be placed into Cullman County Commission/Cullman County EMA name and authorize Chairman to sign all related paperwork
- Approved repair of Trane HVAC unit at the Cullman County Detention Center in the amount of$13,480
- Approved three-year subscription with ESRI for the Revenue Mapping Software-cost $58,500 a year to be paid from the Reappraisal budget
- Approved the purchase of two 2024 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4×4 in the amount of $44,009 each
- Approved the surplus of a 2019 Jeep Compass from Revenue to be auctioned on Gov Deals or by any means necessary
- Approved preliminary plat North Vinemont Subdivision. A minor subdivision containing nine Lots in Commission District One. Subdivision is located on County Road 1371, one mile north of Vinemont airport
- Approved preliminary plat Indian Springs Subdivision. A minor subdivision containing five Lots in Commission District One. The subdivision is located on County Road 1367, 1 mile north of Vinemont airport
- Approved to Extend Bid 1404 for gasoline and diesel to B&B Petroleum Products, LC
- Approved Bid 1466 for lawn care and maintenance at various locations to Pro Lawn
- Approved Bid 1467 for aggregate to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc, Vulcan Materials Company, and C.A. Langford Company, Inc based on vicinity and availability
The next Cullman County Commission meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 13. The work session begins at 4 p.m. in the commission meeting room with the meeting at 6.
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