Commission Meeting Minutes

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Thursday, April 11, 2024

11:54am

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11:54am in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation

(attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Chairman Mercer called Sheriff Bill Franklin to the podium to share with the Commission information on our dispatchers present and the Proclamation to be presented. Sheriff Franklin stated that he appreciated the Commission taking the time and opportunity for this recognition of what our dispatchers do. At full capacity Elmore County has 25, Millbrook has 12, and Tallassee has 6 dispatchers that serve. Chairman Mercer stated that he appreciates the Sheriff, Sheriff’s Department, and dispatchers as they have one of the toughest jobs because before EMA arrives on the scene, they have had a conversation with the citizen in an emergency situation. Each Commissioner present thanked the dispatchers in attendance and emphasized the importance of the job they do every day.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the National Telecommunicator Week Proclamation (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the March 25, 2024 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of March 16, 2024 through March 29, 2024 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) Self-Insurance Funds Safety Coordinator Resolution (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve proposed plat for Harmony Cove Phase II [12 lots] (attachment 5)
Approve proposed plat for Harmony Cove Phase III [18 lots] (attachment 5)
Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Alice Bass, Dispatcher Tier II (attachment 7)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Taron Reaves to Alice Bass (attachment 8)
Approve 24 hours sick leave donation from Walter S. Hinson to Alice Bass (attachment 9)
Approve 24 hours sick leave donation from D.J. Salum to Alice Bass (attachment 10)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Timmika Ward to Alice Bass (attachment 11)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of promotion of William Coffel, Deputy to Investigator, effective 3/25/2024 (attachment 12)
Notification of resignation of Dylan Ammerman, Deputy, effective 3/25/2024 (attachment 13)
Notification of hire of Clifton Evans, Jr., Part-time Courthouse Security, effective 3/26/2024 (attachment 14)
Notification of hire of Saul Rogers, Deputy (replace K. Kendrick), effective 4/1/2024 (attachment 15)
Notification of hire of Aaron Nickolson, Deputy (replace S. Sims), effective 4/5/2024 (attachment 16)
Notification of resignation of Jerry “Kyle” Wall, Deputy, effective 4/13/2024 (attachment 17)
Notification of promotion of Jalyn Johnson, Accounting Specialist I to Accounting Specialist II (fill vacant slot), effective 4/7/2024 (attachment 18)

Under Reports from the Commission:

Chairman Mercer introduced each of his fellow Commissioners by District.

Commissioner Hines stated that the Commission had an excellent Spring Cleanup Weekend. This was the biggest event with many teams, churches, neighborhoods, and groups cleaning up our County. Last night we had some storms come through, thank you to our Highway Department they were out late and are still out cleaning up this morning, our volunteer Fire Departments and power companies for getting the power back on. On May 1, we will begin bush hogging on the sides of the road, please watch for our workers.

Commissioner Daugherty stated that he has had the privilege of serving for nine years on this Commission. This will be his last few months in office, as he chose not to run again and his last County Government Day. You are very blessed to be educated in Elmore County. We have a great education system, that is why people move here. He appreciates our Superintendents, Board of Education, administrators, and teachers. His successor, Brad Davis, will be taking over in November. Commissioner Daugherty looks forward to seeing him do great work.

Commissioner Hill stated that it is very important for young people to get involved in government. If you want to see changes in laws, you have to take part in it. The easiest thing you can do is go vote! If you do not vote and others do, there is nothing you can do unless you stand up and vote too.

Commissioner Jackson stated that she graduated from Wetumpka High School in 2007 and sat in this same Courtroom and never imagined that at 31 she would be the youngest Commissioner Elmore County has ever had. It is an example that you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up. Congratulations seniors on taking that first step in getting your diploma.

Chairman Mercer stated that he is an alumni of Holtville High School. He echoed what his fellow Commissioners stated and said to make yourselves available. It is only by the grace of God that he is sitting here and doing this job. He also thanked Arrow Disposal Services Inc. and Gentry for sponsoring lunch and Blue Ridge Water for providing the water today.

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.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, March 25, 2024

5:36pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 5:36pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Aidan Cockrell, AHSAA Class 1A – 4A Wrestling State Champion [285-pound weight class] (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Mason Nelson, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [106-pound weight class] (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Land Bell, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [144-pound weight class] (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Ramon Lozada, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [120-pound weight class] (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the March 11, 2024 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of March 2, 2024 through March 15, 2024 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute the Resolution to adopt the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for Autauga and Elmore County for a ten-year planning period (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2024-11 Nyloplast Drain Basin Inlets to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve proposed plat for The Preserve Plat 10 [34 lots] (attachment 8)
Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 9)
Approve Job Description of Accounting Specialist II (attachment 10)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Kelly Reed, GIS Tech (attachment 11)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Kelly Reed, GIS Tech (attachment 12)
Approve 100 hours sick leave donation from Jason Chambers to Kelly Reed (attachment 13)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Brittany Myers to Raven Adams (attachment 14)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Joshua McDougald to Raven Adams (attachment 15)
Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Clifton Lazenby to Raven Adams (attachment 16)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of termination of Deontae Patterson, Corrections Officer, effective 3/13/2024 (attachment 17)
Notification of hire of Jack Schlee, Corrections Officer (replace D. Patterson),effective 3/14/2024 (attachment 18)
Notification of hire of Tori Posey, Dispatcher Tier II (replace C. Culley), effective 3/31/2024 (attachment 19)
Notification of re-hire of Ted Cotton, Part-time Park and Rec Youth Counselor – Crenshaw Park Summer Program, effective 5/24/2024 through 8/2/2024 (attachment 20)
Notification of re-hire of Rhonda Penn, Part-time Park and Rec Youth Counselor – Crenshaw Park Summer Program effective 5/24/2024 through 08/2/2024 (attachment 21)

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, March 11, 2024

5:41pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 5:41pm 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, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Willie Cox, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [285-pound weight class] (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Christian Preston, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [215-pound weight class] (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Noah Smith, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [132-pound weight class] (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Myles Eyerly, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [285-pound weight class] (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Tyler Payton, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [150-pound weight class] (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the February 26, 2024 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of February 17, 2024 through March 1, 2024 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute project agreements with the Elmore County Board of Education, Town of Eclectic, City of Tallassee, Tallassee City Schools, and ECEDA for the planned Quality of Life Phase II improvements in Eclectic, Holtville, and Tallassee areas. Approval includes any necessary budget amendments to effectuate the project agreements (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman and/or COO to execute agreements with Dalhoff Thomas and Seay Seay Litchfield to handle the design and construction of the planned Quality of Life Phase II improvements. Approval includes any necessary budget amendments to effectuate the design and construction agreements (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute the Construction Agreement with ALDOT for the widening and resurfacing on Jackson Road/Old Ware Road/Peace Church Road from Rifle Range Road to Redland Road; Project # STPMN-2624 (250), ECP 26-42-23 (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
Approve surplus of vehicles for Sheriff’s Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 11)
Approve 20 hours vacation leave donation from Chris Welch to Raven Adams (attachment 12)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Lisa Colley to Raven Adams (attachment 13)
Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Michelle Williams to Raven Adams (attachment 14)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of resignation of Christin Culley, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 2/16/2024 (attachment 15)
Notification of resignation of Kentaevious Kendrick, Deputy, effective 2/24/2024 (attachment 16)
Notification of resignation of Tyler Smith, Deputy, effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 17)
Notification of hire of Jarrett Casaday, Deputy (replace T. Smith), effective 3/4/2024 (attachment 18)
Notification of hire of Cristina Martinez, Dispatcher Tier II (replace J. Burdell), effective 3/12/2024 (attachment 19)

Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Jackson congratulated Commissioner Hines on a successful election that just passed.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, February 26, 2024

5:50pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 5:50pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution recognizing Stanhope Elmore High School Girls Bowling Team as the 2024 AHSAA 6A/7A State Champions (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the February 5, 2024 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 January 27, 2024 through February 16, 2024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint El Wanda Penn and Julie Dapprich to the Elmore County DHR Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution Appropriating Opioid Settlement Funds for Mental and Behavioral Health Improvements in the Community and the service agreement between the Elmore County Commission and the Family Sunshine Center (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve ARP Allocation Plan Revisions to include necessary budget amendments to handle the expenditures (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Prattville for quality-of-life improvements at Cooters Pond Boat Ramp and Legends Parkway (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve budget amendments for FY 22, FY 23, and FY 24 related to the Reappraisal Budget (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2024-PW6, The Marketplace at 17 Springs, to the lowest responsible bidder. Project award includes any necessary budget amendments to participate 50/50 with the City of Millbrook (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2024-PW7 Milling Bid and 2024-PW8 Parking Lot Stripe Bid to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Raven Adams, Administrative Assistant II (attachment 11)
Approve 160 hours vacation leave donation from Pam Glover to Raven Adams (attachment 12)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of termination of Caleb Jackson, Equipment Operator I, effective 2/14/2024 (attachment 13)
Notification of promotion of Layton Luker, Professional Civil Engineer I, effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 14)
Notification of promotion of Timothy Cannon, Mechanic III to Shop Manager (replace F. Scott), effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 15)
Notification of promotion of Tommy Henley, Mechanic II to Mechanic III (replace T. Cannon), effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 16)
Notification of resignation of Jessica Burdell, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 2/9/2024 (attachment 17)

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 Hill and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, February 5, 2024

5:26pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, February 5, 2024 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 Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the 2024 Blue Gray National Tennis Classic Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Resolution supporting Amendment 1 to the Alabama Constitution (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the January 22, 2024 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 January 13, 2024 through January 26, 2024 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2024-10 Scrap Sign and Scrap Sign Post to the highest responsible bidder (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of hire of Jack Self, Equipment Operator III, effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 5)
Notification of hire of Joshua Kennedy, Equipment Operator I, effective 3/11/2024 (attachment 6)
Notification of hire of Jeffrey Werho, Deputy, effective 11/20/2023 (attachment 7)
Notification of promotion of Camden Moore, Process Server to Deputy, effective 1/15/2024 (attachment 8)
Notification of hire of Deontae Patterson, Corrections Officer (replace C. Moore), effective 1/22/2024 (attachment 9)
Notification of hire of Toby Phillips, Corrections Officer (replace W. Barrett), effective 1/16/2024 (attachment 10)
Notification of hire of Brittani Driver, Administrative Assistant (replace K. Little), effective 1/29/2024 (attachment 11)
Notification of hire of Catherine Howell, Accounting Specialist (fill vacant slot), effective 2/12/2024 (attachment 12)
Notification of transfer of Farrell Scott, Asset Manager/Safety Director (replace C. Mulkey), effective 2/25/2024 (attachment 13)

Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Hines stated that Valentine’s Day is coming up, remember to take out your wives or girlfriends and enjoy and celebrate together, and remember they don’t always like chocolate. Commissioner Jackson replied to Commission Hines that she likes Skittles for the record.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, January 22, 2024

5:04pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:04pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the January 8, 2024 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 December 23, 2023 through January 12, 2024 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Olivia Venable to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 3)
Approve attached list of Public Works Department equipment as surplus (attachment 4)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Rhea Ann Webb, Tag Clerk (attachment 5)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Payton Fuller, Dispatcher Tier II (attachment 6)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of resignation of Haywood McGuire, Part-time Equipment Operator II, effective 1/1/2024 (attachment 7)
Notification of hire of William Bradberry, Deputy (replace J. Howell), effective 1/5/2024 (attachment 8)
Notification of resignation of Whitney Barrett, Sergeant, effective 1/11/2024 (attachment 9)
Notification of resignation of Kimberly Little, Administrative Assistant, effective 1/11/2024 (attachment 10)
Notification of termination of Christopher Mulkey, Asset Manager/Safety Director, effective 1/11/2024 (attachment 11)

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, January 8, 2024

5:44pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:44pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Jamie Winborn, 2023 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Legends Class (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of December 2, 2023 through December 22, 2023 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson 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 Transfer Application from Kwik Sack 2 to Revv Store by Revv Stores 2 LLC at 10860 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve vacating an unnamed road off Gray’s Ferry Road in Titus, AL by the adjoining landowners (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Jerome Broughton to the Crenshaw Park Board (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution Appropriating Opioid Settlement Funds for TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve accepting FY 2023 Elmore County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve proposed plat for The Ridge Phase V-A [5 lots] (attachment 9)
Approve proposed plat for Slapout RV [1 lot] (attachment 9)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Angelica Pelletier, Dispatcher Tier II (attachment 10)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Kelly Reed, GIS Tech (attachment 11)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from James Talley to Kelly Reed (attachment 12)
Approve 40 hours vacation leave donation from James Talley to Kelly Reed (attachment 12)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of termination of James Carroll, Equipment Operator II, effective 12/14/2023 (attachment 13)
Notification of retirement of Barry Smith, Special Project Superintendent, effective 12/31/2023 (attachment 14)
Notification of hire of Joshua Keebler, Project Inspector III, effective 2/26/2024 (attachment 15)
Notification of hire of Johnnie “Lane” Shaner, Corrections Officer, effective 12/17/2023 (attachment 16)
Notification of hire of Santina McLeod, Corrections Officer, effective 12/17/2023 (attachment 17)
Notification of resignation of Joshua Howell, Deputy, effective 12/18/2023 (attachment 18)
Notification of hire of Paul “Cooper” Sumpter, Corrections Officer (replace A. Wilson), effective 12/19/2023 (attachment 19)
Notification of hire of Ivory Champion, Part-time Intern Human Resources, effective 1/2/2024 (attachment 20)

Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Hines stated that the one-year anniversary of the storms to our area is coming up. He asked our residents to be careful and pay attention to the weather tonight, we are in a one out of five category for storms. Commissioner Daughtery stated that he is glad to see Jimmy Woodall back at his first official meeting. Commissioner Daugherty shared that Jimmy was missed and we are so glad he is doing well. He stated that Jimmy is a vital asset to the Commission.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, December 11, 2023

5:20pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:20pm 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, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Macey Stewart, AHSAA Swimming State Champion (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the November 27, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 18, 2023 through December 1, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Redland Package Store by Jani Bhai LLC from 6513 Redland Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 to 6503 Redland Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Dollar General Store 11576 by DOLGENCORP LLC from 215 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 to 9789 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Kwik Sack 2 to Revv Store by Revv Stores 2 LLC at 10860 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve advertising proposed local legislation regarding the compensation of Elmore County Board of Equalization, Revenue Commissioner, Probate Judge and Sheriff (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
Approve surplus of vehicles for Sheriff’s Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 8)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of promotion of JC Daniels, Equipment Operator III to Construction Supervisor, effective 12/11/2023 (attachment 9)
Notification of reclassification of Timothy Cannon, Part-time to Full-time Mechanic III, effective 12/11/2023 (attachment 10)
Notification of hire of Jessica Burdell, Dispatcher Tier I (replace M. Baker), effective 12/3/2023 (attachment 11)
Notification of termination of Austin D. Wilson, Corrections Officer, effective 12/5/2023 (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 Daugherty moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, November 27, 2023

5:24pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 5:24pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, 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 13, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 4, 2023 through November 17, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, December 11, 2024 at 5pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Redland Package Store by Jani Bhai LLC from 6513 Redland Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 to 6503 Redland Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, December 11, 2024 at 5pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Dollar General Store 11576 by DOLGENCORP LLC from 215 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 to 9789 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman and/or COO to execute two-year agreement with Blackbaud for historical access to financial records (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the donation of a tethered drone/situational awareness system to the City of Tallassee (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve attached list of Public Works Department equipment as surplus (attachment 6)
Approve 22.50 hours sick leave donation from Courtney Clements Lee to Abraham Billups (attachment 7)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of resignation of Charles Glenn, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/16/2023 (attachment 8)
Notification of hire of James Tyus, Equipment Operator III, effective 11/27/2023 (attachment 9)
Notification of hire of James Carroll, Equipment Operator II, effective 12/4/2023 (attachment 10)
Notification of hire of Christin Culley, Dispatcher Tier II (replace H. Hart), effective 11/13/2023 (attachment 11)
Notification of hire of Alice Bass, Dispatcher Tier II (replace A. Thornton), effective 11/21/2023 (attachment 12)
Notification of hire of Wesley Rogers, Deputy, effective 11/25/2023 (attachment 13)
Notification of resignation of Morgan Baker, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 12/2/2023 (attachment 14)

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, November 13, 2023

5:38pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:38pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Special Presentation:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Edgewood Academy Volleyball State Championship Team (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the October 23, 2023 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 October 14, 2023 through November 3, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute lease agreement with Hillside Baptist Church for building located at 210 Old Montgomery Highway, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (former operator – People That Care) for the purpose of providing clothing and resources to individuals with unmet needs (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute 2023 Homeland Security Grant Awards and make necessary budget amendments to accommodate the execution of the grants (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5pm to discuss vacating an unnamed road off Gray’s Ferry Road in Titus, AL by the adjoining landowners (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Drinking Water/ Wastewater Project, including three (3) sites: 1. Prospect Cutoff Road, 2. Antioch Road, 3. Rifle Range Road (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Angelica Pelletier, Dispatcher Tier II (attachment 8)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Abraham Billups, Equipment Operator II (attachment 9)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Abraham Billups, Equipment Operator II (attachment 10)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Anthony Moe to Abraham Billups (attachment 11)
Approve 20 hours vacation leave donation from Christopher Welch to Abraham Billups (attachment 12)
Approve 10 hours sick leave donation from Johnny Wingard to Bradley Rhodes (attachment 13)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Anthony Moe to Bradley Rhodes (attachment 14)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Michelle Williams to Bradley Rhodes (attachment 15)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of hire of Jonathan Bullock, Equipment Operator I, effective 10/30/2023 (attachment 16)
Notification of hire of Joshua Hellums, Equipment Operator I, effective 10/30/2023 (attachment 17)
Notification of promotion of Sam Antley, Special Project Superintendent, effective 11/13/2023 (attachment 18)
Notification of hire of Tyler Sweeney, Corrections Officer (replace P. Henderson), effective 10/24/2023 (attachment 19)
Notification of resignation of Keithen Breaux, Civil Process Server, effective 10/27/2023 (attachment 20)
Notification of termination of Jason Sanders, Corrections Officer, effective 10/31/2023 (attachment 21)
Notification of hire of Braden Whaley, Corrections Officer (replace J. Sanders), effective 11/5/2023 (attachment 22)
Notification of resignation of Haleigh Hart, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 11/1/2023 (attachment 23)
Notification of resignation of Amber Thornton, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 11/2/2023 (attachment 24)
Notification of promotion of Paige Thornton, Real Property Appraiser III, effective 11/6/2023 (attachment 25)

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, October 23, 2023

5:37pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5:37pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, 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 October 10, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of
September 29, 2023 through October 13, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by HAAAP Inc. for Lions Pride Wine and Spirit located at 975 Weoka Road Suite 12, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the proposed vacation of a portion of Maverick Circle by the adjoining land owners (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Operation Green Light Resolution (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute land swap deeds at 17 Springs between the City of Millbrook, Elmore County Commission and Greater Montgomery YMCA (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve renewal of Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC Governmental Affairs Consulting Service Contract for 2024 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute lease agreement with the Elmore County Emergency Communication District (E-911) for land located at 2846 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 for the purposes of a Public Safety Communications Tower (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to execute financing documents with CB&S Bank for dump truck purchases (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Region 4 Debris Removal Monitoring Services contract for the ACCA County Joint Bid Program to Tetra Tech, INC. (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the attached list of FY 2024 ARP Road Projects (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve updating Elmore County’s Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to meet the minimum requirements provided by the Office of Water Resources in the States Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chief Operations Officer and/or Chief Engineer to execute a three (3) year agreement with CIMS for GPS units for equipment (attachment 13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 14)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Kelly Reed, GIS Tech (attachment 15)
Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Regina Marsh to Kelly Reed (attachment 16)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of retirement of Paul Henderson, Corrections Officer, effective 9/28/2023 (attachment 17)
Notification of hire of Benjamin Wood, Corrections Officer (replace M. Furey), effective10/1/2023 (attachment 18)
Notification of transfer of Keithen Breaux, Corrections Officer to Civil Process Server (replace A. Oliver II), effective 10/2/2023 (attachment 19)
Notification of hire of Emily Johnson, Dispatcher Tier II (replace B. Barkley), effective 10/8/2023 (attachment 20)
Notification of resignation of Emily Johnson, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 10/10/2023 (attachment 21)
Notification of hire of Amber Thornton, Dispatcher Tier II (replace E. Johnson), effective 11/1/2023 (attachment 22)
Notification of hire of Mark Hill, Deputy (replace J. Strickland), effective 10/9/2023 (attachment 23)
Notification of hire of Austin D. Wilson, Corrections Officer (replace J. Hill), effective 10/12/2023 (attachment 24)
Notification of hire of Tyler George, Corrections Officer (replace K. Stargil), effective 10/12/2023 (attachment 25)
Notification of hire of Timothy “Tim” Barrett, IT Director, effective 10/20/2023 (attachment 26)
Notification of appointment of Eugenia Haynes, Board of Registrars (replace R. Wright), effective 10/2/2023
(attachment 27)
Notification of hire of Michelle Davidson, Chief Assessment Clerk (replace D. Bates), effective 10/23/2023
(attachment 28)

Bart Mercer, Chairman

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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

5:48pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:47pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, 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 September 25, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 16, 2023 through September 27, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by Georgia Road LLC for G Mart Liquor located at 10786 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by HAAAP INC for Lions Pride Wine and Spirit located at 975 Weoka Road Suite 12, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve a Resolution to facilitate investment in broadband infrastructure with Central Alabama Electric Cooperative and the Elmore County Board of Education pursuant to the requirements of Amendment 772 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. Investment will have a public benefit to the citizens of Elmore County through increased access for educational purposes, economic development opportunities, and public resources and services. Funding to be allocated to ECEDA for use on the project and includes the necessary budget amendments (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve a Resolution to facilitate investment in broadband infrastructure with Central Alabama Electric Cooperative through ADECA's Alabama Anchor Institution Middle Mile Grant Program pursuant to the requirements of Amendment 772 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. Investment will have a public benefit to the citizens of Elmore County through increased access for educational purposes, economic development opportunities, and public resources and services. Funding to be allocated to ECEDA for use on the project and includes the necessary budget amendments (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)
Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Bradley Rhodes, Equipment Operator IV (attachment 7)
Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Bradley Rhodes, Equipment Operator IV (attachment 8)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

Notification of hire of Caleb Jackson, Equipment Operator I, effective 10/2/2023 (attachment 9)
Notification of hire of James Graham, Equipment Operator III, effective 10/2/2023 (attachment 10)
Notification of promotion of Garrett Hartzog, Equipment Operator III, effective 10/2/2023 (attachment 11)
Notification of hire of Timothy Cannon, Part-time Equipment Operator II, effective 10/17/2023 (attachment 12)
Notification of hire of Gregory Ward, EMA Specialist I (replace J. Lawrence), effective 10/9/2023 (attachment 13)