| The Calhoun Commission is moving ahead toward constructing a new 911 center
on the Mt. Zion campus of Calhoun Middle/High School.
Bids are being sought for labor and materials to construct a 38' x 40' block
building adjacent the school bus garage behind the school. (See public notice on
this project )
"This new facility will meet the criteria for a 911 center," said 911 Director Joe
Tanner.
The Calhoun Board of Education approved a recommendation Tuesday by
Superintendent Ron Blankenship to give the Calhoun Commission a 99 year lease
on the property for the new center.
The board unanimously approved to allow the land to be used for the center.
The site was recommended by the 911 Advisory Board last month, while the
commission took action to stabilize the 911 budget.
The current building which houses Calhoun Control does not meet safety
standards or codes, according to Tanner.
"The new communications center will be in the geographic center of the county,"
said Tanner.
Calhoun's emergency ambulance service will remain, at least temporarily, at the
current Mt. Zion site, according to Josh Johnson, EMS Director. Johnson said the
building needs "some critical work" if it is to continue housing the ambulance
operation.
BID ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Calhoun County Commission is accepting bids on the labor to construct a 38' x 40' block
building for E-911. Contact Richard Kirby, County Clerk, for a description and details of the project. Prevailing wages
must be paid. Bids are to be submitted to the Calhoun County Clerk's Office before 3 p.m. on February 19, 2004. The
Commission has the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Calhoun County Commission is accepting bids on the material to build a 38' x 40' block
building for E-911. Contact Richard Kirby, County Clerk to get a list of materials to be bid on or if you have any
questions. Bids are to be submitted to the Calhoun County Clerk's Office before 3 p.m. on February 19, 2004. The
commission reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
PUBLIC NOTICE - The Calhoun County Commission is accepting bids on a Universal Gym (exercise equipment)
located at the old football field. Contact Jason Nettles 304-354-6958 if you have any questions. Bids are to be
submitted to the Calhoun County Clerk's office before 3 p.m. on February 19, 2004 in a sealed envelope marked "gym
bid." The commission reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
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