The St. Clair County Commission met Wednesday, July 26, with Robert Salmon, presiding commissioner, Leroy Strope, north commissioner, Gerald Williams, south commissioner, Debbie Peden, county clerk and Marian McCaslin, administrative assistant present.

The Commissioner’s and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed dump truck and repairs, mowing and brush cutting and culvert installation.

The Commissioners met with Great River Associates representatives Lindsey Chaffin regarding bridge replacement on SW 871 Rd. Chaffin informed the Commissioners they are waiting on permits to be approved.

After discussion, Commissioner Strope made a motion to enter into a contract with Great River Associates as bridge consultants on Bridge #0960008, NE 1270 Rd. Motion carried.

Commissioner Strope made a motion to approve Land Commissioner’s Sale to Ronald Metcalfe and Lucile Metcalfe for Lot 3, Block 1, Plat 1 of Twin Oaks Harbor for a selling price of $340.26. Motion carried.

Commission met Monday, July 31, with all present.

The Commissioners and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed dump truck repair, grading Red Rock Road, motor graders and brush cutter locations.

Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 2, with all present.

The Commissioners and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed brush cutters and motor grader location, dump truck repairs and road conditions.

Commissioner Strope made a motion to approve Land Commissioner’s Sale to Allen Chaney and Karen Chaney for All of Lot 29, Block 63, Plat 16 of Twin Oaks Harbor for a selling price of $340.88. Motion carried.

The Commissioners received a telephone call from a concerned citizen regarding the road conditions on NE 1126 Rd. and NE 1101 Rd. The Commissioners stated they would check into the situation.

Commission met Monday, Aug. 7, with all present.

The Commissioners and Road and Bridge Supervisor Cole Cochran discussed motor graders and brush cutter location, road and road conditions.

County Clerk Debbie Peden and the Commission discussed the 2017 Tax Levies. Peden confirmed the Tax Levy Hearing date is set for Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.

Propane Gas and Fuel Supply bids were opened at 10 a.m.

Bids were received from Gardner Oil and Gas LLC at 10 cents over cost and MFA Oil at 11 cents over cost. Commissioner Strope made a motion to accept the Fuel Supply bid of unleaded and diesel from Gardner Oil and Gas LLC for 2017-2018. Motion carried.

Bids were received from Higgins Propane, Inc. for 98 cents per gallon and furnishing tanks at the Jail and Road and Bridge Department and perform annual pressure tests. A bid was received from MFA Oil Co. for 91 cents per gallon with no mention of tanks to be furnished or perform annual pressure tests. Commissioner Williams made a motion to accept to propane bid from Higgins Propane, Inc. for 2017-2018 heating season. Motion carried with a vote of Presiding Commissioner Salmon (Yes), Commissioner Williams (Yes), Commissioner Strope (No).

The Commissioners and County Clerk Debbie Peden further discussed Tax Levies for 2017.

Facebook Comments