Michael Johnson

This Solid Waste Management Plan for Marshall County, Alabama, serves as a roadmap for the period 2014-2024, detailing the comprehensive management of solid waste within the county's jurisdiction. It addresses key aspects such as waste generation, collection, transportation, disposal, and recycling. The plan outlines current and projected waste quantities, existing and planned facilities, regulatory compliance with RCRA Subtitle D, strategies for unauthorized dump elimination, and considerations for system development, joint ventures, and private contracts, all aimed at protecting public and environmental health, safety, and welfare.

The Marshall County Commission meeting addressed several key issues. Discussion included the potential passage of an additional school tax and the distribution of ad valorem taxes. The commission delayed a resolution and ordinance regarding the school tax levy until December 14, 2022. Other key decisions included approving the construction of a storm shelter, accepting a drainage easement, approving a subrecipient agreement with the Douglas Water Authority, approving a contract with the Alabama Department of Youth Services for juvenile housing, approving a contract for emergency support software, and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for various water infrastructure projects. Finally, the commission approved insurance benefits and voluntary benefits for employees, a cooperative grant agreement, and bidding out a community storm shelter.

The Marshall County Commission meeting addressed several key agenda items. Actions included approving the consent agenda and claims docket, vacating Sneed Road (following a public hearing), issuing a proclamation for Alabama Extension Week, and approving a snow renewal agreement with ALDOT. Other actions involved re-subdivisions of lots in Coles Estates and Durham Estates, accepting an ADECA award for a water/wastewater project, dismantling a house at Park #1, applying for a Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, entering into a traffic safety grant, reappointing a representative to the Community Corrections Board, adding card readers for payment at Animal Control and Park and Commission, bidding for a new truck for EMA, purchasing a cash and check capturing machine for the Revenue Department, and approving the sale, trade, or scrapping of fixed assets. A motion to purchase oversized embalming tables failed due to a tied vote. A motion to purchase a security system for the Coroner's office was not acted upon due to lack of a motion.

The Marshall County Commission meeting addressed several key issues. A significant decision was the approval of property purchase for an animal shelter, with a stipulation that any future sale revenue above the purchase price be reinvested in animal welfare. The meeting also included the cancellation of the April 24th meeting due to commissioner training, approval of a proclamation for County Recognition Day for National Service, and a proclamation for Project SEARCH recognizing National Autism Awareness Month. Other key decisions involved the approval of a Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, solicitation of bids for siren repair, approval of a volunteer fire department application, and the approval of a support agreement for an AS400 server. Finally, the sale of a county bulldozer was approved.

The Marshall County Commission meeting addressed several key agenda items. FY20 annual bids were awarded for various items, including traffic striping, aggregate, riprap, guardrails, cleaning products, inmate supplies, office supplies, tires, fuel, and bituminous pavement. Speed limit changes were approved for Glendale Road. Preliminary plat approval was granted for the Lakelands Cove Subdivision. The replacement of chillers in the Guntersville Courthouse was approved, along with an internet services agreement for the Albertville Probate Office. Several requests from the Sheriff's department were approved, including an equipment grant application, a traffic enforcement agreement, and vehicle and equipment purchases. Juvenile Probation approvals included emergency funding for a sign language interpreter, a long-term detention contract with Coosa Valley Youth Services, and a revised contract for youth advocate programs. Finally, the sale, trade, or scrapping of various fixed assets was approved.