CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission approved several resolutions, infrastructure projects and expenditures during its Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting, while also recognizing two outgoing commissioners for their years of service to the county.
Chairman Jeff Clemons expressed his appreciation to Commissioners Gary Marchman (District 2) and Kerry Watson (District 1), both of whom have served on the commission for 12 years.
“I want to thank Commissioner Gary Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson for their 12 years of service to the citizens of Cullman County,” Clemons said. “It’s been truly an honor for me to work with y’all the six years that I’ve been here. Y’all have been dedicated to the citizens of Cullman County. Y’all are great leaders and you’ll truly be missed on this commission.”
Clemons also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the commissioners’ families throughout their time in office.
“So, I want to thank y’all for your service and also thank you families because you know, they had to sacrifice also while you were serving the citizens of this county. So, thank you,” he said.
Richard Barnett will be sworn in for District 2, while Kenneth Walker (who served as commission chairman from 2012-2020) will be sworn in for District 1, both in November.
The Commission also proclaimed October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the impact of domestic violence on individuals, families and communities.
The proclamation emphasized the importance of public awareness, education and coordinated efforts among law enforcement, health professionals, educators, religious organizations and community groups to prevent domestic violence and support victims.
Among the Commission’s actions was the adoption of a five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan for Cullman County through Resolution 2027-01. The Commission also adopted Resolution 2027-02, reducing the speed limit on County Road 52 to 25 mph.
Several resolutions addressed improvements at Stony Lonesome OHV Park through RTP Grant Project 25-RT-55-01.
The Commission awarded Bid No. 101 for ADA-accessible cabins and Bid No. 102 for standard cabins to Adams Building Co., LLC. Bid No. 105 for metal storage buildings was awarded to Burks Building, Inc.
The Commission also rejected Bid No. 103 for a security chain-link fence at the park because the submitted bid did not comply with bid requirements.
Additional infrastructure matters included authorizing Clemons to sign an agreement with Path for guaranteed energy savings and a paving agreement for County Road 102.
Other expenditures approved during the meeting included $39,293.11 to dB Telco for tornado siren repairs and $16,774.42 to Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration for roof replacement at the Clarkson Covered Bridge cabin.
The Commission also approved an $18,468 payment to Brothers Concrete for the installation of 10 concrete pads at Smith Lake Park.
Two capital lease payoffs were approved for county equipment, including $82,802.79 for a 2021 John Deere excavator used by the Water Department and $223,300 for two 2021 John Deere loaders used by the Road Department.
In personnel-related business, the Commission approved transitioning its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) from Uprise to Mutual of Omaha. The current program will end Dec. 31, 2026, with Mutual of Omaha’s program taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. The change also includes upgrading Mutual of Omaha’s services to match those previously provided by Uprise.
Commissioners additionally approved amendments to the Commission’s Rules of Procedures.
Several subdivision matters in Commission District 4 also received approval.
The Commission approved the proposed plat for Moss Rock Point, a resurvey of lots 4 through 7 creating a three-lot minor private subdivision on County Road 2112 near County Road 51.
Commissioners also approved the Catalina Crest resurvey of lot 7, creating two lots on County Road 2128 off County Road 287. A related variance was granted to allow the property’s existing 50 feet of road frontage to be divided into two lots, each with 25 feet of frontage, rather than the 30 feet generally required under subdivision regulations.
The Commission also approved the proposed plat for Serenity Pointe Phase 2, a resurvey of lots 14 through 16 involving 21 lots. The subdivision is located off County Road 338 on County Road 446, approximately two miles south of the intersection of County Roads 310 and 338.
The Commission’s organizational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m., with a swearing-in ceremony beginning at 9.
The next Commission work session will be held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m., followed by the regular commission meeting at 6. Both meetings will take place in the Commission meeting room at the Cullman County Courthouse.
