Commission Meeting Minutes
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Thursday, February 26, 2026
5:40pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:40pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Resolution honoring the achievements of JD Denmark, AHSAA 6A Indoor Track and Field Shot Put State Champion (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution recognizing Stanhope Elmore High School Boys’ Bowling Team as the AHSAA 6A/7A State Champions (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution honoring the achievements of Coach Kenny Wilson, AHSAA Bowling Coach of the Year (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2026 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of February 1, 2026 through February 13, 2026 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Davis moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Kent Liquor from DHR Management LLC to JH Management LLC at 3400 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application for The Corner Store from DHR Management LLC to JH Management LLC at 3408 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Land Lease Agreement with the Humane Shelter of Elmore County (HSEC) and the City of Wetumpka (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Operations Agreement with the Humane Shelter of Elmore County (HSEC) and the City of Wetumpka for services related to shelter for stray animals in Elmore County (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with City of Millbrook on County’s Levelized Lodging Levy pursuant to Act 2020-178 (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Alexis Summers, Equipment Operator III, effective 2/9/2026 (attachment 11)
- Notification of hire of Q’Darius Melton, Equipment Operator I (replace A. Summers), effective 2/23/2026 (attachment 12)
- Notification of hire of Grant Russell, Equipment Operator I (replace E. Young), effective 3/9/2026 (attachment 13)
- Notification of resignation of Ryan Justice, Corrections Officer, effective 2/6/2026 (attachment 14)
- Notification of hire of Santina McLeod, Corrections Officer (replace R. Justice), effective 2/17/2026 (attachment 15)
- Notification of resignation of Elizabeth Winters, Corrections Officer, effective 2/9/2026 (attachment 16)
- Notification of hire of Michael Dean, Corrections Officer (replace E. Winters), effective 3/2/2026 (attachment 17)
- Notification of resignation of James Smith, Corrections Officer, effective 2/14/2026 (attachment 18)
- Notification of promotion of James Caylor, Corrections Officer to PREA Coordinator (replace K. Chavis), effective 2/16/2026 (attachment 19)
- Notification of hire of Cindytha “Cindy” Reid, Corrections Officer (replace E. Caldwell), effective 3/2/2026 (attachment 20)
- Notification of resignation of Tim Barrett, Chief Information Officer, effective 3/2/2026 (attachment 21)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2026
5:57pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:57pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Davis gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Minutes of the January 26, 2026 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of January 17, 2026 through January 30, 2026 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to appoint John Strickland to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Davis moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute (3) three-year contract with Spectrum Business for internet services for the following locations: Elmore County Administrative Complex, Elmore County Public Works, Elmore County EOC, and Elmore County Millbrook Tag Office (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 5)
- Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for James Tyus, Equipment Operator III (attachment 6)
- Approve Family Medical Leave Request for James Tyus, Equipment Operator III (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of hire of Tyler Black, Corrections Officer (replace L. Reed), effective 1/27/2026 (attachment 8)
- Notification of reclassification of Kevin Chavis, PREA Officer to Sergeant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 9)
- Notification of promotion of Gregersen Hall, Sergeant to Lieutenant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 10)
- Notification of promotion of Alicia Labron, Sergeant to Lieutenant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 11)
- Notification of promotion of Carlus Richardon, Captain to Major, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 12)
- Notification of promotion of Miles Smith, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 13)
- Notification of promotion of Joshua Tidwell, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 14)
- Notification of promotion of Benjamin Woodfin, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 1/28/2026 (attachment 15)
- Notification of resignation of Erikka Caldwell, Corrections Officer, effective 2/9/2026 (attachment 16)
- Notification of retirement of Anthony Edwards, Deputy, effective 4/30/2026 (attachment 17)
- Notification of promotion of Aaron Moore, EMA Specialist I to EMA Specialist II, effective 2/8/2026 (attachment 18)
Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Hines mentioned Valentines is coming up and he hopes everyone enjoys their family and loved ones.
Commissioner Hill thanked his fellow Commissioners during his recovery from eye surgery this past month.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2026
5:26pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:26pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Davis led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Dennis Hill was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Stanhope Elmore High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the January 12, 2026 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of January 3, 2026 through January 16, 2026 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute revised Agreement with Family Sunshine Center to expend Opioid Settlement Funds on mental and behavioral health improvements in Elmore County (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve rescinding award of Bid Inquiry 2026-2 Cleaning, made September 8, 2025 and award Bid Inquiry 2026-2 Cleaning to the next lowest responsible bidder (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2026-PW9 Elmore County Courthouse Re-Roofing to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve authorizing Chairman or Deputy Operations Officer/EMA Director to execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Central Alabama Aging Consortium and the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
- Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Kathleen Guy to Patrick McKnight (attachment 8)
- Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Johnathan Howell to Patrick McKnight (attachment 9)
- Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Anthony Moe to Patrick McKnight (attachment 10)
- Approve 20 hours vacation leave donation from James Woodall to Patrick McKnight (attachment 11)
- Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Steve Woodard to Patrick McKnight (attachment 12)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of termination of Elmore Young, Equipment Operator I, effective 1/6/2026 (attachment 13)
- Notification of resignation of Robert Rose, Equipment Operator III, effective 1/9/2026 (attachment 14)
- Notification of resignation of Lucky Moore, Equipment Operator I, effective 1/12/2026 (attachment 15)
- Notification of resignation of Landon Reed, Corrections Officer, effective 1/24/2026 (attachment 16)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, January 12, 2026
5:28pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:28pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Dennis Hill was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the December 8, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 29, 2025 through January 2, 2026 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint El Wanda Penn to the Crenshaw Park Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute renewal Resolution and Participation Agreement for the ACCA Liability Self-Insurance Fund (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve accepting FY2025 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report [CRAAR] (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve Resolution to widen, level, resurface, and traffic stripe Rifle Range Road (CR-4), from Rock Springs Road east 7.94 miles to Tallassee city limits, ECP 26-13-26 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution to widen, level, resurface, and traffic stripe Redland Road (CR-8), from Chubbehatchee Creek east 5.981 miles to Friendship Road, ECP 26-14-26 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve Resolution to widen, level, resurface, and traffic stripe Friendship Road (CR-8), from Redland Road east 4.428 miles to Tallassee city limits, ECP 26-15-26 (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution for replacement of 209 ft. bridge over Channahatchee Creek on Robinson Road (CR-177), BIN 007764, Structure No. 162z, ECP 26- 16-26 (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
- Approve surplus of vehicles and equipment for Sheriff’s Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 11)
- Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Ryan Justice, Corrections Officer (attachment 12)
- Approve 65 hours sick leave donation from Brady East to Ryan Justice (attachment 13)
- Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Patrick McKnight, Equipment Operator III (attachment 14)
- Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Patrick McKnight, Equipment Operator III (attachment 15)
- Approve 15 hours sick leave donation from Tim Cannon to Patrick McKnight (attachment 16)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of hire of Michael Thompson, Equipment Operator III, effective 12/15/2025 and subsequent resignation, effective 12/17/2025 (attachment 17)
- Notification of hire of Lucky Moore, Equipment Operator I (replace M. Thompson), effective 1/12/2026 (attachment 18)
- Notification of reassignment of Michael Gearreald, Deputy to Process Server, effective 12/1/2025 (attachment 19)
- Notification of resignation of Kasey Kilpatrick, Corrections Officer, effective 12/11/2025 (attachment 20)
- Notification of transfer of Alexandru Carnaru, Part-time to Full-time Corrections Officer (replace K. Kilpatrick), effective 12/7/2025 (attachment 21)
- Notification of resignation of Dakota Davis, Deputy, effective 12/13/2025 (attachment 22)
- Notification of hire of Michael “Chase” Wilks, Deputy (replace D. Davis), effective 1/21/2026 (attachment 23)
- Notification of resignation of Raymond Brothers, School Resource Deputy, effective 12/16/2025 (attachment 24)
- Notification of hire of Clarence “Andy” Brasington, School Resource Deputy (replace R. Brothers), effective 1/2/2026 (attachment 25)
- Notification of hire of Joshua Jones, Deputy (replace J. Chambers), effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 26)
- Notification of termination of Trenton Darden, Corrections Officer, effective 1/2/2026 (attachment 27)
- Notification of hire of Elizabeth Winters, Corrections Officer (replace T. Darden), effective 1/5/2026 (attachment 28)
- Notification of resignation of Brittany MacLean, Purchasing Specialist, effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 29)
- Notification of hire of Pamela Glover, Part-time Purchasing Specialist (replace B. MacLean), effective 1/5/2026 (attachment 30)
There were no additions to the
Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to
Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, December 8, 2025
5:24pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:24pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Davis led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Regular Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the November 24, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 15, 2025 through November 28, 2025 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 2)
- Approve proposed plat for Grace Landing Plat 2 [56 lots] (attachment 3)
- Approve attached list of Public Works Department equipment as surplus (attachment 4)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of hire of Madeline Johnson, Assistant Engineer, effective 1/12/2026 (attachment 5)
- Notification of hire of Jared Callen, Corrections Officer (replace T. Hester), effective 11/20/2025 (attachment 6)
- Notification of hire of Cory Bowman, Corrections Officer, effective 11/24/2025 (attachment 7)
- Notification of hire of Alexandru Carnaru, Part-time Corrections Officer, effective 11/25/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of resignation of Stephen Hodges, School Resource Deputy, effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of hire of Shannon Duck, Accounting Manager (replace S. Arnette), effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 10)
There were no additions to the
Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to
Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, November 24, 2025
5:37pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:37pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve America’s Semiquincentennial Anniversary Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 1, 2025 through November 14, 2025 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Bill Franklin to the Carastar Health Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Davis moved to approve two Resolutions supporting the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) legislative efforts for the 2026 legislative session (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve advertising proposed local legislation regarding the pistol permit fee (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve financing (5) five motor graders, (8) eight dump trucks, and (2) two lowboy tractors with Trustmark Bank and authorizing Chairman and CEOO to sign the necessary documents (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commission Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve rejecting Bid Inquiry 2026-PW7 Bridge Maintenance - Painting to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2026-PW8 Bridge Guardrail Installation and Repair to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 9)
- Approve proposed plat for Cales Place Plat 1 [1 lot] (attachment 10)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Michael Ingram, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/25/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of resignation of Taylor Hester, Corrections Officer, effective 11/13/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of hire of Andrew Finney, Corrections Officer (replace N. Tuck), effective 11/17/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of hire of James Smith, Corrections Officer (replace S. Lusk), effective 11/24/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of hire of Angela Hall, School Resource Deputy (replace S. Duncan), effective 12/1/2025 (attachment 15)
- Notification of retirement of Jason Chambers, Captain, effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 16)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:17pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:17pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Davis gave the Invocation. Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC Raider team cadet led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Resolution recognizing Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC Raider Team for winning the Alabama Raider Challenge (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the October 27, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 18, 2025 through October 31, 2025 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve renewal of Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC Governmental Affairs Consulting Service contract for 2026 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Resolution Appointing License Inspector to oversee enforcement of the Elmore County Logging Notice Ordinance (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve proposed plat for Ridge Phase IX [18 lots] (attachment 5)
- Approve surplus of vehicles for Public Works Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 6)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Sophia Glenn, Project Inspector, effective 11/13/2025 (attachment 7)
- Notification of termination of Shara Lusk, Corrections Officer, effective 10/23/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of resignation of Nathaniel Tuck, Captain, effective 11/1/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of termination of Brian “Scott” Duncan, School Resource Deputy, effective 11/3/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of resignation of Chad Wood, Environmental Officer, effective 1/5/2026 (attachment 11)
- Notification of hire of Pershaana Harden, Tag Clerk (replace J. Fomby), effective 11/17/2025 (attachment 12)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025
5:25pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:25pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Desirae Lewis Jackson was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 4, 2025 through October 17, 2025 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve Operation Green Light Resolution (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Region 4 Debris Removal Monitoring contract for the ACCA Alabama County Joint Bid Program to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve (5) five-year Lighting Service Agreement with Alabama Power for lighting upgrades at the Elmore County Public Works Facility (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)
- Approve proposed plat for Carter’s Creek Plat 1 [1 lot] (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of promotion of Kathleen Guy, Equipment Operator II to Sign Shop Supervisor (replace J. Jarrett), effective 10/20/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of promotion of Michael Gearreald, Civil Process Server to Deputy, effective 8/22/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of hire of Kaleb Mann, Corrections Officer, effective 9/3/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of reassignment of Michael Shirah, Investigator, effective 9/7/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of hire of Landin Hewitt, Corrections Officer (replace J. Stroud), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of military leave for Tyler Lammers, Corrections Officer, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of return from military duty of Kasey Kilpatrick, Corrections Officer (replace T. Lammers), effective 10/9/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of retirement of Kimberly Tankersley, Probate Court Clerk, effective 12/1/2025 (attachment 15)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
5:13pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:13pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the September 22, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 13, 2025 through October 3, 2025 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 31234 by DOLGENCORP, LLC located at 3751 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute (2) two-year agreement with Principal for life and vision benefits effective January 1, 2026 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 4)
- Approve proposed plat for Bryce Ridge Plat 1 [48 lots] (attachment 5)
- Approve revised Job Description for Chief Information Officer (attachment 6)
- Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Bridget Lewis, Recording Clerk (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Josh Keebler, Project Inspector III, effective 10/3/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of hire of Brady Amerson, Equipment Operator I, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of hire of Seth Deloney, Equipment Operator I (replace K. Vickers), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of promotion of Jackson Jarrett, Construction Supervisor to Assistant Superintendent (replace M. Savage), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of resignation of Paul Sumpter, Corrections Officer, effective 9/18/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of hire of Abby Middlebrooks, Corrections Officer (replace P. Sumpter), effective 9/29/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of hire of John “Troy” Evans, School Resource Officer, effective 11/3/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of hire of Karen Alford, Collections Clerk (replace L. White), effective 9/29/2025 (attachment 15)
- Notification of hire of Tara Sides, Director of Administration, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 16)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
