Calhoun County Commission declares, dismisses multiple public nuisances and approves removal invoices

Calhoun County commissioners on May 9 declared public nuisances on eight properties, dismissed nuisance findings for six others and approved two invoices to cover removal costs, actions taken unanimously.

Environmental Programs Manager Kraig Mize recommended declaring nuisance conditions for eight parcels, including 519 S. Corning Street and 514 S. Corning Street in Anniston and 10668 AL Highway 77 in Ohatchee. Commissioner Terry Howell moved to declare the properties as recommended; Commissioner Henderson seconded and the motion carried by voice vote with all commissioners present.

Earlier in the meeting Mize recommended dismissing nuisance designations for six properties — among them 1640 Dripping Rock Road in Piedmont and two adjoining Gurnee Avenue parcels in Anniston. Commissioner Henderson moved to dismiss those listings; Commissioner Howell seconded and the commission approved the dismissals unanimously.

The commission also approved invoices to cover removal costs on two properties: 174 Warrior Circle in Ohatchee (owners Robert Allen Duran and Darlene A. Barclay) for $8,526.00 and 463 Alexandria Jacksonville Highway in Alexandria (owner Herman Broome). Commissioner Henderson moved to approve the invoices and Commissioner Howell seconded; the motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

According to the record, owners of the properties subject to these actions were notified of the meeting but no owners or representatives appeared to speak during the items. The records for several of the motions are filed as resolutions or other documents with the county clerk.