Month: May 2019

This is the work session agenda for the Commission meeting 5- 23-19.

The Elmore County Commission meets on the 2nd Floor of the Historic Elmore County Courthouse, downtown Wetumpka.

Work Session starts at 5:00 p.m. and Commission meeting soon after, normally about 6:00 p.m.

If you want to share a thought or have a question on any item please let me know.

This meeting would normally be scheduled for Monday May 27, 2019 but due to the Elmore County Government offices being closed for Memorial Day, the meeting is scheduled for this Thursday.

Thanks,

Bart

5-20-19

County crews continue to remove May 4th storm debris from the county right of way in the Elmore Community.

As of this afternoon crews have removed approximately 100 truck loads of debris from the county maintained right of way in the storm damaged areas.

Today there are two crews working with an additional third crew scheduled for later in the week.

As a reminder, when the county right of way is cleaned, only storm related woody debris such as trees and branches will be removed.

Thanks,

Bart

The May 4^th storm that rolled through the Elmore community releasing most all of its energy over a small area has left many downed trees.

As a part of the clean-up of this type event, county highway department personnel are scheduled to remove woody debris placed on the county right of way within the affected areas.

The plan has been to initially remove piled debris from county-maintained ditches that carry the most water which was done last Thursday.  County personnel have been monitoring the debris removal process from private property in order to allow maximum time for citizens to place debris on County right of way before clean-up started.

Today there are two crews working to remove debris in the Elmore community with one having started on Oak St and one in the area of Perkins St.  Based on this weeks removal progress an additional crew may be added next week.

As a reminder, only storm related woody debris can be placed on county right of way for removal.

Thanks,

Bart

This is the work session agenda for the Commission meeting 5- 13-19.

The Elmore County Commission meets on the 2nd Floor of the Historic Elmore County Courthouse, downtown Wetumpka.

Work Session starts at 5:00 p.m. and Commission meeting soon after, normally about 6:00 p.m.

If you want to share a thought or have a question on any item please let me know.
Bart

Monthly Countywide cleanup day is this Saturday,  5-11-19

Trucks will be at the locations below from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or until the truck is full.

The pick-up sites are for residents to bring amounts of trash larger than the normal residential trash container will accommodate.

Limbs smaller than four feet and no more than six inches in diameter will be accepted but it is not designed to accept trash or clean-up debris from contractors. Items such as batteries, appliances, oils and gases, paints or thinners will not be accepted.

These are the pick-up sites for this Saturday:
Town of Elmore – Town Hall
Holtville High School
Elmore County Judicial Complex
CEWSA – Redland Facility
Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center
Kent – Old Highway Department

Annual Shred Day is Also This Saturday:

The Elmore County Commission recognizes the importance of keeping your personal information from getting into the wrong hands. One way to prevent this is to never throw away documents that contains sensitive personal information without shredding those documents first.

On Saturday May 11, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. all Elmore County citizens can bring up to 6 paper boxes of personal documents and they will be securely destroyed on-site.

The mobile shredding truck will be located in the South parking lot of the Elmore County Judicial Complex which is on Hwy 231 across from Tutwiler Prison.

If you have any questions please call the ELCO Highway Department at 567-1162 or as always contact me if I can help.

Bart

The Elmore County Disaster Relief Fund (ECDRF) is a organization established to receive and distribute funds to qualified applicants that have experienced damage by large scale disasters in Elmore County.

Board chairman Judge Glenn Goggans called a meeting this week of the volunteer board that manages the fund and based on storm damage assessments have qualified the May 4th storm event as eligible for affected citizens to submit an application for assistance.

Affected citizens can obtain an Application by clicking here

Completed applications can be returned  by email at  disasterrelief@elmoreco.org or by mailing the application to PO Box 1060, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

Someone  wanting to make a monetary donation to assist  their fellow Elmore county citizen in need can do so by making a deposit into a  ECDRF  account at First Community Bank, Primesouth Bank and River Bank and Trust with donations being accepted at all branches.

Click here for a ECDRF Donation information flyer

I appreciate the ECDRF Board members that volunteer their time to manage this fund in an effort to help their fellow citizens of Elmore county.

If you have any questions please let me know.

Bart

Monthly Countywide cleanup day is this Saturday,  5-11-19

Trucks will be at the locations below from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or until the truck is full.

The pick-up sites are for residents to bring amounts of trash larger than the normal residential trash container will accommodate.

Limbs smaller than four feet and no more than six inches in diameter will be accepted but it is not designed to accept trash or clean-up debris from contractors. Items such as batteries, appliances, oils and gases, paints or thinners will not be accepted.

These are the pick-up sites for this Saturday:
Town of Elmore – Town Hall
Holtville High School
Elmore County Judicial Complex
CEWSA – Redland Facility
Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center
Kent – Old Highway Department

Annual Shred Day is Also This Saturday:

The Elmore County Commission recognizes the importance of keeping your personal information from getting into the wrong hands. One way to prevent this is to never throw away documents that contains sensitive personal information without shredding those documents first.

On Saturday May 11, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. all Elmore County citizens can bring up to 6 paper boxes of personal documents and they will be securely destroyed on-site.

The mobile shredding truck will be located in the South parking lot of the Elmore County Judicial Complex which is on Hwy 231 across from Tutwiler Prison.

If you have any questions please call the ELCO Highway Department at 567-1162 or as always contact me if I can help.

Bart

The Alabama Student Anglers Bass Fishing Association state tournament weigh-in took place Friday afternoon at Mill Creek Sports Complex in Millbrook.

Approximately 225 Boats participated in the tournament today with fishing continuing tomorrow. We understand the fish are really biting on the Alabama River and Lake Jordan and some big fish were caught.

Holtville High School and Wetumpka High School both had teams participating but all other teams are from other parts Alabama.

The final weigh-in will take place tomorrow, Saturday May 4^th beginning at 2:00 and the public is invited to attend.

I appreciate Millbrook Mayor Al Kelly,  Police Chief P.K. Johnson,  Millbrook Economic Developer Ann Harper and the Elmore County Economic Development Authority for all their efforts to  make Mill Creek  a great weigh-in site.

Bart

Participants of the Alabama Student Bass Anglers Fishing Association State Championship Tournament started launching their boats about 4:00am this morning at Jackson Lake Island in Millbrook and Bonner’s Landing on Lake Jordan.

Approximately 225 boats  are registered for the tournament that will take place today and Saturday in Elmore county with weigh-ins each day starting about 2:00pm at the Mill Creek Sports Complex in Millbrook.

Many area hotels are filled with tournament participants and family and it is estimated the event will have a very positive impact on our local economy.

Below are some pictures and video of this mornings launch

Bart

Video of Boat Launch on Lake Jordan

https://youtu.be/T7VbDqQd1pY

Video of Boat Launch At Jackson Lake Island

https://youtu.be/izDI0-xv3V0

Thursday May 2, 2019.

The Alabama Student Anglers Bass Fishing Association Pre-Tournament meeting took place tonight in Wetumpka with an estimated 600 people in attendance.

Elmore County Commissioners Troy Stubbs and Bart Mercer along with Elmore County Economic Developer Cary Cox welcomed the group of students, their friends and family to Elmore County. The tournament will take place in Elmore county Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th with over 225 boats launching from either Bonner’s Landing at Lake Jordan or Jackson Lake Island on the Alabama River.

The public is invited to the weigh-ins which will take place each day of the tournament beginning at 1:00pm at the Mill Creek Sports Complex in Millbrook.

This is great event taking place in Elmore county that will have a very positive impact on our local businesses and economy.

Bart