Commission honors outgoing administrator, confirms appointments and hears community event notices

The Calhoun County Commission used part of its May 23 agenda to recognize County Administrator Mark Tyner, confirm appointments and hear community announcements.

Commissioner Lee Patterson presented a proclamation thanking Tyner for his service as Calhoun County Administrator; each commissioner spoke in appreciation. Tyner thanked the commission and staff for support over his six years; Sheriff Wade publicly thanked him as well. The proclamation and remarks were ceremonial; no formal action beyond the reading and thanks was recorded.

The commission appointed Greg Lockette to fill an unexpired District 5 term on the Beautification Board and designated Commissioner Lee Patterson as the county's voting delegate to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Business Meeting on July 15, 2024; both motions carried unanimously. The meeting also approved an employment contract modification for the Human Resource Manager and authorized an employment contract appointing Jonathan Gaddy to a county position; both were authorized for the chairman's signature.

During the public comment period, Laniyah Smith of the Agency for Substance Abuse and Prevention announced an event, Ballers Against Bullets, on June 10 to discuss gun violence. Audrey Maxwell, the Chamber of Commerce tourism director, said the Cheaha Challenge drew many visitors and noted the Jr. College Softball Championship Tournament at Choccolocco Park the coming weekend. Dr. David West, County Extension Coordinator, thanked the commission for Earth Day support and announced local 4‑H winners. Jakob Williamson, Chamber public affairs coordinator, announced a State Law Enforcement update event May 30 and a Legislative Recap with Senator Kelley on June 12.

Commissioner Henderson moved to adjourn and the commission voted unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m. The next meeting was announced for June 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.