Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, September 25, 2017

6:17pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on September 25, 2017 at 6:17pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Reeves gave the Invocation. Commissioner Holt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the September 18, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercert moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 7, 2017 through September 20, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve appointing Eric Jones and Bill Franklin to the E-911 Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt to approve appointing Julie Dapprich, Jan Wood and Jim Kennedy to the DHR Board (attachment 3) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to carryover Hardware Maintenance & Software License, Maintenance and Support Services Agreement with ES&S. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the FY18 Budget as presented with a 1% COLA increase for all full-time employees (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty. Commissioner Reeves asked if it was still in the budget for the employees (Tag & Probate) to be moved from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8. Chairman Stubbs responded that the FY18 budget included a reclassification of those departments specified and discussed at this meeting and the last meeting. He stated the only addition was a 1% COLA for all full-time employees. Commissioner Reeves said he would like to pull those two items out since he just heard of the 1% increase today. He also mentioned with regards to the other employees (Tag & Probate), that the Revenue Commissioner also has employees in that classification so Reeves would like to pull that out to discuss later. Commissioner Reeves said if those two items were pulled out, he could go along with the budget. Chairman Stubbs stated he thought they had discussed these things enough in the last meeting and this meeting. Commissioners Holt and Reeves voted against the motion. Commissioners Daugherty and Mercer and Chairman Stubbs voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried. 



New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve FY18 Detention Contract with Department of Youth Services (DYS) for (1) detention bed (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve FY18 Long Term Detention Subsidy Agreement with Montgomery County for (2) detention beds (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve FY18 Diversion Grant Contract with Department of Youth Services (DYS) (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Humane Society of Elmore County FY18 Animal Shelter Services Contract (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve support Veterans’ Day Musical Tribute (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve FY18 Commission Meeting Dates (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve FY18 Holiday Schedule (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve awarding annual bids for FY18 Bid Inquiries to the lowest responsible bidders (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows: 

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 13)
• Notification of Annexation of Robinson Property on Otter Track Road into the City of Wetumpka (attachment 14) 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Preston Baugh, Corrections Officer, effective 9/11/17 (attachment 15)
• Notification of hire of Darryl Eldridge, Jr, Mechanic I (vacant position), effective 10/16/17 (attachment 16)
  
• Notification of resignation of Kyle Lewis, Deputy, effective 9/28/17 (attachment 17)
  
• Notification of transfer of Blake Hicks from Jail to Deputy (replace K. Lewis), effective 10/1/17 (attachment 18)
  
• Notification of retirement of Kenneth Smith, Corrections Officer, effective 10/31/17 (attachment 19)
  
• Notification of hire of Trenton Thompson, Mechanic I (vacant position), effective 10/2/17 (attachment 20)
  
• Notification of hire of Kelly Williams, Corrections Officer (replace P. Baugh), effective 9/18/17 (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 Mercer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

September 18, 2017

9/26/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, September 18, 2017

6:45pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on September 18, 2017 at 6:45pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Holt gave the Invocation. Commissioner Reeves led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the August 14, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period August 9, 2017 through September 6, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve changes to Elmore County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding General Leave Without Pay as follows: Amend Paragraph 11.9.6 to read, “11.9.6. Approval – Any and all general leaves without pay as described in paragraph 11.9.2.1 must be approved by the applicable appointing authority prior to the usage of the same. The County reserves the right to grant such retroactively for emergency situations that affect a serious health condition of a family member as defined by these policies and procedures, and/or any other emergency situation deemed to be appropriate by the County. In no event shall any leave without pay be utilized in instances wherein an employee has not yet exhausted any and all accrued sick and/or annual leave.” (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve policy for use of Courthouse Courtroom for special events (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve accepting resignation of Art Faulkner from the E-911 Board (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve Resolution recognizing Hercules Costello Roberts contribution to the Crenshaw Gossum Switch Waterline Improvement Grant Project (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to carryover Hardware Maintenance & Software License, Maintenance and Support Services Agreement with ES&S and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve FY17 Budget Amendments (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve Resolution adopting the updated Elmore County Emergency Operations Plan (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve FY2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant – Cooperative Agreement and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:  

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
  
• Approve proposed plat for White Oak Point Plat 1 (attachment 11)
  
• Approve EMA vehicle surplus and authorize sale of vehicle (attachment 12)
  
• Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Willie Knight to David Lockhart (attachment 13)
  
• Approve request for Declaration of Emergency Illness for Alma Walker Sims (attachment 14)
  

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of hire of Janice “Jan” Bennett, Board of Registrars (replace Nancy Taylor), effective 8/14/17 (attachment 15)
  
• Notification of resignation of Callie Cook, Office Manager (Millbrook Tag), effective 9/1/17 (attachment 16)
  
• Notification of resignation of Kentaevious Kendrick, Corrections Officer, effective 8/7/17 (attachment 17)
  
• Notification of transfer of Eden Ragsdale (replace. Kendrick), Dispatch to Corrections Officer, effective 8/12/17 (attachment 18)
  
• Notification of hire of Margaret Young (replace E. Ragsdale), Dispatch – Tier I, effective 8/12/17 (attachment 19)
  
• Notification of hire of Tamela “Tammy” Carter, Tag Clerk (replace K. Carey), effective 8/21/17 (attachment 20)
  
• Notification of military leave for Jacob Shamblin, Chief Clerk, effective 9/15/17 (attachment 21)
  
• Notification of hire of Riley McCormick, Temporary Chief Clerk (temporarily replace J. Shamblin), effective 9/8/17 (attachment 22)



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 Mercer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

August 14, 2017

9/19/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, August 14, 2017

6:20pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:20pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Chairman Stubbs gave the Invocation. Commissioner Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Minutes of the July 24, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of July 20, 2017 through August 8, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve appointing Sharon Alexander to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve appointing Sharon Alexander to the Elmore County Industrial Development Authority Board (Director shall be appointed from the members of the board of directors of ECEDA whom are nominated by the Elmore County Commission) (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve posting notice for ten days in county offices and work areas regarding a change to the Elmore County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual regarding General Leave Without Pay as follows: Amend Paragraph 11.9.6 to read, “11.9.6. Approval – Any and all general leaves without pay as described in paragraph 11.9.2.1 must be approved by the applicable appointing authority prior to the usage of the same. The County reserves the right to grant such retroactively for emergency situations that affect a serious health condition of a family member as defined by these policies and procedures, and/or any other emergency situation deemed to be appropriate by the County. In no event shall any leave without pay be utilized in instances wherein an employee has not yet exhausted any and all accrued sick and/or annual leave.” (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Holt moved to approve advertising Public Works bid for construction of Range House at Sheriff’s Department firing range (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Monument at the Jail for Fallen Deputies (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve Agreement for Housing Tallassee Prisoners at the Jail and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Sheriff to purchase 2 law enforcement vehicles from Fund 723 (Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve Resolution recognizing the 130th Anniversary of Second Missionary Baptist Church (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve appointing Commissioner Mercer to ACCA Legislative Committee (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to carryover establishing a policy for use of Courthouse Courtroom for special events. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry No. 2018-PW1, Combination Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Work, to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the reapproving of Resolution to widen, level, resurface and traffic stripe Coosa River Rd from AL 143 north 5.8 miles to Lightwood Rd (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the reapproving of Resolution to widen, level, resurface and traffic stripe Coosada/ Rucker Rd from Blackwell Dr. north 2.7 miles to AL 14 (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the reapproving of Resolution to widen, level, resurface and traffic stripe Kennedy Ave from Coosada Rd north 1.2 miles to Airport Rd (attachment 13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty requested the approval of a proposed plat for Russell Cabins at the Ridge Plat 3 be removed from the Consent Docket for a separate vote (attachment 14). Commissioner Mercer moved to approve proposed plat for Russell Cabins at the Ridge Plat 3. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt. Commissioner Daugherty recused himself stating Russell Lands is his employer. Commissioners Holt, Mercer, Stubbs and Reeves voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried. 

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows: 

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 15)
  
• Approve Family Medical Leave Act request for Courtney Clements, Business Personal Property Appraiser, effective 10/3/17 (attachment 16)
  
• Approve Family Medical Leave Act request for David Lockhart, Equipment Operator II, effective 8/1/17 (attachment 17)
  
• Approve Family Medical Leave Act request for Alma Walker-Sims, Tag Clerk, effective 7/2017 (attachment 18) 
  

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Savannah Allen, part-time Corrections Officer, effective 8/3/17 (attachment 19)
  
• Notification of resignation of Andrew Boshell, Jr., Mechanic, effective 7/24/17 (attachment 20)
  
• Notification of resignation of Katie Carey, Tag Clerk, effective 8/4/17 (attachment 21)
  
• Notification of hire of Carolyn “Talaine” Carter, Tag Clerk (replace C. Womble), effective 8/7/17 (attachment 22)
  
• Notification of termination of Andrea Nahrstedt, Corrections Officer, effective 7/21/17 (attachment 23)
  
• Notification of hire of Taylor East, Corrections Officer (replace A. Nahrstedt), effective 7/27/17 (attachment 24)
  
• Notification of transfer of Julie Lawrence, Revenue Commission to Emergency Management Agency, Program Coordinator (fill vacant position), effective 8/6/17 (attachment 25)
  
• Notification of resignation of Kameron Ricks, part-time Corrections Officer, effective 8/1/17 (attachment 26)

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

June 26, 2017

7/11/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, June 26, 2017

5:40pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 5:40pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Commissioner Reeves led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period June 8, 2017 through June 21, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Holt moved to appoint Peggy Francis and Patricia Harden to the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to appoint Debbie Jones to the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve a Resolution honoring Nancy Taylor for service to Elmore County (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Electronic Poll Books Resolution (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve selling 2008 Crown Victoria to Eclectic Police Department (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows: 

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 8)
  
• Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for David Lockhart, Equipment Operator II (attachment 9)
  

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Casey Shaw, Lieutenant (Sheriff’s Department), effective 7/26/17 (attachment 10)
  
• Notification of hire of Chad Rankin, Engineer Intern (vacant position), effective 8/7/17 (attachment 11)
  

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

June 12, 2017

6/30/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, June 12, 2017

6:00pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, June 12, 2017 at 6:00pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Chairman Stubbs gave the Invocation. Commissioner Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period May 16, 2017 through June 7, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Holt moved to approve appointing J.O. Norris to the Mid-South RC&D Council (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve 2018 Domestic Violence Grant Application, authorize Chairman to execute and approve County’s match of $18,800.10 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Agreement for Housing City Prisoners with the City of Wetumpka and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Tier 1 Dispatcher (in training) starting pay of $12.89/hour and Tier 2 Dispatcher (trained/experienced) starting pay of $14.60/hour (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve authorizing the process for implementation of the legislation that was passed for proposed Ordinance of Sales of Alcoholic Beverages on Sundays (outside municipal limits) and authorizing County Attorney and Administrator to advertise meeting and executing any and all necessary documents (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Annual Report on Errors, Insolvents and Litigations on taxes for 2016 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve transferring Excess Tax Sale Funds from May 2014 Tax Sale to General Fund (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve a 3-year copier lease agreement for a Sharp MX3050N for Revenue Commission Mapping Department (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve year hardware maintenance support agreement with EPD IT Services, LLC for the Flex Chassis System paid for from the Reappraisal Budget (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve appointing Andy Dunn to act as HAVA (Help America Vote Act) Machine Custodian for the August 15, 2017 Primary, September 26, 2017 Runoff Election and the December 12, 2017 General Election (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve temporary hire of Andy Dunn to install electronic voting machines at Elmore County voting precincts per Code of Alabama 1975 Section 17-6-4(a) for the August 15, 2017 Primary, September 26, 2017 Runoff Election and the December 12, 2017 General Election (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve hire of on-site Voting Specialists with ES&S per Code of Alabama 1975 Section 17-16-1(b) – one specialist each for the August 15, 2017 Primary, September 26, 2017 Runoff Election and the December 12, 2017 General Election (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve declaring Highway Department vehicle #154 as surplus (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to deny Petition for Reimbursement of Excess Funds from Tax Sale of Real Property by Pamela Kay Jones Hinton/Boulder Brook, LLC (attachment 13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Unclaimed Funds Agreement with Minotti Asset Recovery Consulting and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 14). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows: 

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 15) 
  
• Approve proposed plat for Brookwood Plat 7 (attachment 16)
  

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Kevin Boone, Assistant County Engineer, effective 6/1/17 (attachment 17)
  
• Notification of resignation of Gabriel White, Corrections Officer, effective 5/27/17 (attachment 18)
  
• Notification of hire of Kenneth Smith, Corrections Officer (replace G. White), effective 6/13/17 (attachment 19) 
  
• Notification of promotion of Callie Cook, Tag Clerk to Office Manager Millbrook Tag, effective 5/22/17 (attachment 20)
  
• Notification of transfer of Christina Womble, Tag Clerk to Wetumpka Tag (replace C. Cook), effective 5/22/17 (attachment 21)
  
• Notification of hire of Kameron Ricks, Part-time Corrections Officer (replace A. Walton), effective 5/28/17 (attachment 22)
  
• Notification of hire of Jacob Turner, Corrections Officer (replace W. Patterson), effective 5/30/17 (attachment 23)
  
• Notification of resignation of Frank “Alex” Morrow, Courthouse Security, effective 6/9/17 (attachment 24)
  
• Notification of hire of Lewis “Stan” Walls, Courthouse Security (replace F. Morrow), effective 6/12/17 (attachment 25)
  
• Notification of hire of Kay S. Allen, Part-time Corrections Officer (fill vacant position), effective 6/13/17 (attachment 26)
  
• Notification of hire of Rhonda Penn, Part-time Crenshaw Park Summer Program Activities Coordinator (budgeted position), effective 6/1/17 (attachment 27)
  
• Notification of hire of Raven Crenshaw, Part-time Crenshaw Park Summer Program Helper, effective 6/5/17 (attachment 28)
  

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

May 22, 2017

6/13/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, May 22, 2017

5:37pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 5:37pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Holt gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of May 4, 2017 through May 15, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Holt moved to approve two-year hardware maintenance support agreement with EPD IT Services, LLC for the Flex System x240 Compute Nodes to be paid from the Reappraisal Budget (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve declaring the attached list of Highway Department vehicles surplus and approve selling same through JM Wood Auction – includes budget amendment to account for increase in sale of surplus items and increase in expense line items (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows: 

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 4)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Walker Patterson, Corrections Officer, effective 5/18/17 (attachment 5)
  
• Notification of resignation of Wallace Wingard, Equipment Operator III, effective 5/25/17 (attachment 6)
  

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

April 27, 2017

5/9/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Thursday, April 27, 2017

10:05am

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:05am during County Government Day in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Reeves led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Special Items:  

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve a Resolution honoring the life and service of Captain Robert Terry Ward (attachment 1) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Minutes of the April 10, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of April 6, 2017 through April 19, 2017 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve appointing Philip Gidiere to the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library Board (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve donating vehicle from Sheriff’s Department to City of Wetumpka for DARE program (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Resolution and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Resolution to replace bridge on Cherokee Trail over Wallahatchee Creek (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve multi-year Memorandum of Agreement with PCI for an annual contribution and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment 9)
  
• Approve County Attorney, Jeff Courtney, to attend Legal Issues Facing City and County Governments CLE training on May 5-6, 2017, and approve associated expenses listed (attachment 10)
  
• Approve Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) request for Christina Womble, Tag Supervisor, effective 4-17-17 (attachment 11)
  

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Antonio T. Brown, Corrections Officer, effective 4/13/17 (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 Holt and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

April 10, 2017

4/28/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, April 10, 2017

5:55pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 5:55pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Chairman Stubbs gave the Invocation. Commissioner Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the March 27, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of March 23, 2017 through April 5, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve appointing John Strickland to the Elmore County Industrial Development Authority Board Appointment Seat # 2 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve continued commitment to the Competitive Bidding 5% local preference zone under Code of Alabama Section 41-16-50 with the legal boundaries of the jurisdiction of Elmore County as the preference zone (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve a 240 Non-Profit Tax Exempt Liquor License Application by Alabama Wildlife Federation, Inc. for Alabama Wildlife Federation Cook-Off 2017 at Lake Martin Amphitheater, 8878 Kowaliga Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024 for event on May 13, 2017 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve further research of the Tulane Building on East Bridge Street & Hill Street in Wetumpka in order to evaluate the best options for the County. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves. Chairman Stubbs recused himself. Commissioners Holt, Daugherty, Mercer and Reeves voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried. 

Commissioner Holt moved to approve April Fair Housing Proclamation (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Letter of Support for Elmore County Partnership for Children, Inc., Family Support Program’s grant application (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Authorize Revenue Commissioner to advertise and hire Appraiser I [vacant position] (attachment 7)



The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of hire of Garett Harrell, Part-time Corrections Officer (fill vacant position), effective 4/6/17 (attachment 8)
  
• Notification of hire of Anthony Link, Equipment Operator II (fill vacant position), effective 4/17/17 (attachment 9)
  
• Notification of transfer of William Robbins from Jail to Patrol (replace R.T. Ward), effective 4/27/17 (attachment 10)
  
• Notification of hire of Andrea Nahrstedt, Corrections Officer (replace W. Robbins), effective 4/6/17 (attachment 11)
  
• Notification of termination of Matthew Taylor, Part-time Corrections Officer, effective 3/29/17 (attachment 12)
  
• Notification of promotion of Julie Lawrence from GIS Tech to Mapper I (fill vacant position), effective 3/13/17 (attachment 13)
  
• Notification of transfer of Regina Marsh from Appraiser I to GIS Tech (fill vacant position), effective 4/10/17 (attachment 14)
  
• Notification of hire of Alona Lindsey, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 15)
  
• Notification of hire of Shaniqua Taylor, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 16)
  
• Notification of hire of Quantisha Seabon, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 17)
  
• Notification of hire of Timmiki Ward, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 18)
  
• Notification of hire of April Deyerle, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 19)
  
• Notification of hire of Angelica Pelletier, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 4/18/17 (attachment 20)
  
• Notification of hire of Stephen Woodward, Facilities Maintenance Tech (replace J. Johns), effective 4/17/17 (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 Mercer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

March 27, 2017

4/11/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, March 27, 2017

5:30pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 5:30pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. County Engineer, Richie Beyer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Mack Daugherty, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Minutes of the March 13, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of March 22, 2017 through March 22, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve appointing Ron Johnson to the Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve appointing John Strickland to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to deny Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce appropriation of $5,000 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve Agreement with ALDOT to resurface Airport Road and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment 6)
  
• Notification of the Industrial Development Board of the Town of Eclectic Resolution granting abatements of certain taxes to Frontier Spinning Mills (attachment 7)

 
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of hire of Preston Baugh, Corrections Officer (replace M. Minardi), effective 3/20/17 (attachment 8)
  
• Notification of promotion of Matthew Eller, Sergeant (replace A. Smirnoff), effective 3/19/17 (attachment 9)
  
• Notification of termination of Calvin C. Hartzog, Equipment Operator I, effective 3/15/17 (attachment 10)
  
• Notification of hire of Tyler Hess, Corrections Officer (replace C. Davis), effective 3/20/17 (attachment 11)
  
• Notification of promotion of Richard Morgan, Sergeant (replace C. Richardson), effective 3/19/17 (attachment 12)
  
• Notification of termination of Justin Johns, Building Maintenance Technician, effective 3/22/17 (attachment 13)
  

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

March 13, 2017

3/28/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, March 13, 2017

6:11pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:11pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. EMA Director, Eric Jones gave the Invocation. Commissioner Holt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of February 16, 2017 through March 7, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Chairman Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to table an appropriation of $5,000 to the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Chairman Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Resolution approving an application for the formation of an Elmore County Industrial Development Authority (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Elmore County Industrial Development Authority Board Appointments (attachment 2): 

Seat 1 Gwendolyn Long 
Seat 2 To be determined at a later date
Seat 3 Harris Gardner
Seat 4 Rhett Smith
Seat 5 Art Faulkner
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt. Commissioner Daugherty abstained. Commissioners Holt, Mercer, Reeves and Chairman Stubbs voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Resolution in support of Elmore County local legislation allowing for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve a 050 ¡V Retail Beer (off premises only) and a 070 ¡V Retail Table Wine (off premises only) liquor license transfer from Natvarlal V Umrigar, Shaylees Place to Adyan 1, LLC for Titus Gas and Deli located at 17047 US 231 North, Titus, AL 36080 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the rate of pay for Dispatcher Crissie Garcia as the same rate at the time of her resignation (less supervisory pay) based on prior experience with the Elmore County Sheriff¡¦s Office (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Mapper I Job Description to include the rate of pay of $13.00/hour (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve declaring vehicles surplus property and authorize the same to be sold through JM Wood Auction (attachment7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment 8)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of promotion of Douglas Cole Cousins, Construction Supervisor, effective 3/20/2017, (vacant position) (attachment 9)
  
• Notification of resignation of Michael Minardi, Corrections Officer, effective 3/8/2017 (attachment 10)
  
• Notification of resignation of Colby Davis, Corrections Officer, effective 3/6/2017 (attachment 11)
  
• Notification of Taron Franklin, Dispatch Supervisor, effective 3/5/2017, (replace R. Puckett) (attachment 12)
  

There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. Under Reports from the Commission, Commissioner Reeves recognized Wetumpka City Council Member Percy Gill was in attendance. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Mercer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman 

February 23, 2017

3/14/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Thursday, February 23, 2017

5:50pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5:50pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Holt gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the February 13, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of February 9, 2017 through February 17, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the hiring of Jeff Courtney as the new Elmore County Attorney and authorize the Chairman to negotiate contract (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to table the obtaining an independent audit of county financials. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Elmore Water and Sewer Authority, ¡§Restatement of Existing Certificate of Incorporation Resolution¡¨ (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the FY17 ADEM Recycling Grant Application and approve Chairman to execute (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve awarding bid inquiry 2017-20 for a Wide Area Mower to the lowest bidder, Coblentz Equip and Parts (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the FY17 State Emergency Management Performance Grant Cooperative Agreement (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the reallocated EMA FY16 Homeland Security Grant Funding through ALEA for projects for the Santuck Volunteer Fire Department and the Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority and corresponding Budget Amendments (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve authorizing a new classification of Program Coordinator in the Emergency Management Agency and to authorize the advertising and hire process for the position immediately (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment 9)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of promotion of James Stroud, Captain, effective 2/19/17 (vacant position) (attachment 10)
  
• Notification of promotion of Carlus Richardson, Lieutenant, effective 2/19/17 (replace James Stroud) (attachment 11)
  
• Notification of promotion of Anna Smirnoff, Lieutenant, effective 2/19/17 (replace Karen Myrick) (attachment 12)
  
• Notification of promotion of Christopher Welch, Assistant Superintendent, effective 2/20/17 (replace Mitch Savage) (attachment 13)

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 Reeves and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman                   

January 23, 2017

3/7/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, January 23, 2017

5:47pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:47pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Richie Beyer, County Engineer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Holt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Earl Reeves and Chairman Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the January 9, 2017 Commission Meeting as presented during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of January 5, 2017 through January 18, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Holt moved to approve financing Highway Department equipment with Hancock Bank based on lowest overall interest rates for the equipment package (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve County Engineer to expend up to $30,000 to improve and relocate Burke Rd off Grandview Rd as per requested by the City of Millbrook to improve access into the Millbrook Business Park (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Double Bridge Ferry Road Funding Agreement (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Petition for Reimbursement of Excess Funds from Tax Sale of Real Property by Sandra G. Burnett (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness request for Kimberly Erb, Executive Assistant (attachment 6)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Jessie “McKinley” Price, Shop Manager, effective 1/3/17 (attachment 7)
• Notification of Retirement of Karen Myrick, Corrections Officer (Lt.), effective 3/1/17 (attachment 8)
• Under Additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session Elmore County Engineer Richie Beyer thanked the Volunteer Fire Departments for helping over the weekend with the storms that pasted through our area. 
  

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Mercer moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman 

January 9, 2017

1/24/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, January 9, 2017

5:45pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 5:45pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Daugherty. Art Faulkner, Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director gave the Invocation. Commissioner Reeves led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, and Earl Reeves the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2016 Commission Meeting as amended during in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of December 11, 2016 through January 4, 2017 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve appointing William Newton to the Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve appointing Greg Jones, Lois Pribulick, Steve Dennis to the EMS Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve two Department of Justice Grant Applications by the Sheriff’s Department for body cameras and technology innovation (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve revised Mapper 1 Job Description (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve advertising and hire of Mapper 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve resignation of Vicki Bonner Ward from the Horseshoe Bend Regional Library Board (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve changing February 27, 2017 Commission Meeting Date to Thursday, February 23, 2017 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve County Engineer to surplus and sell Highway Dept. Equipment # 919, 2007 Sterling/ Road Patcher, to the Limestone County Commission for $20,000 (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Resolution supporting ACCA ATRIP 2 Bond Issue (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve ratifying appointment of Howard Goza to represent the Town of Coosada on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve EMA surplus property to be transferred to another local agency or advertised on govdeals.com sold to the highest bidder: 1) Dell laptop computers, 2) OCE TC4 Plotter/Scanner and all associated equipment and supplies, 3) Miscellaneous hazardous materials response equipment and 4) an inoperable fax machine (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Mercer moved to approve Petition for Reimbursement of Excess Funds from Tax Sale of Real Property by Proclaim National, LLC/Karen Dianne Alford (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve proposed plat for Brookwood Plat 9 (attachment 13)
• Approve Travel Memo (attachment 14)
• Approve hire of Tyrondia Heard, Corrections Officer, effective 12/31/16 (attachment 15)
• Approve FMLA request for Kimberly Erb, Executive Assistant (attachment 16)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

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 Reeves moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously. 

Mack Daugherty, Vice Chairman     

December 12, 2016

1/10/2017 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, December 12, 2016

6:02pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 6:02pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Stubbs gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Earl Reeves and Chairman Troy Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

A special presentation was made by Jeffrey Stephenson, Alabama Section Institute of Transportation Engineers (ALSITE) to the 2015 ALSITE Transportation Safety Award recipient, Richie Beyer (attachment #1) 

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2016 Commission Meeting as presented in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 19, 2016 through December 10, 2016 (attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve accepting Domestic Violence Grant award and authorizing Chairman to execute (attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve Pitney Bowes SendPro P1000 postage machine contract and authorize the Chairman to execute (attachment #4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Budget Amendment for Sheriff’s Discretionary Fund 723 (attachment #5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve ratifying appointment of Greg Willis to represent the City of Wetumpka on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment #6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve FY2016 Additional EMPG Funding for Certified Local Emergency Manager Certification budget amendments (attachment #7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memorandum including attendance at the NACo Legislative conference by any interested Commissioners (attachment #8)
• Approve 80 hours sick leave donation from David Henderson to Douglas “Cole” Cousins (attachment #9)
• Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Chris Hancock to Douglas “Cole” Cousins (attachment #10)
• Approve FMLA request for Katie Carey, Tag Clerk (attachment #11)
  

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Kayla Clark, Corrections Officer, effective 12/2/16 (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 Holt moved to Adjourn to Executive Session, and not reconvene the Business Meeting, to discuss matters of commerce or trade (attachment #13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously. 

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

November 28, 2016

12/13/2016 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, November 28, 2016

6:05pm

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 6:05pm in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Commissioner Reeves led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Earl Reeves and Chairman Troy Stubbs the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the November 16, 2016 Commission Meeting as presented in the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 10, 2016 through November 18, 2016 (attachment #1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve contracts for printers and copiers in Probate Office (attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve archival project using 722 discretionary funds (attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to table Resolution supporting Probate Judge’s request for 2017 Local Legislation changing minimum qualifications for public office of the Probate Judge. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve Resolution 2016-11-28 designating 2017 County Depositories (attachment #4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve setting a Public Hearing for Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5pm to discuss petition to vacate westernmost portion of Bellingrath Rd. (attachment #5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of hire of Steven Smith, Dispatcher (replace M. Fish), effective 12/11/16 (attachment #6)
  
• Notification of hire of hire of Christian Holley, Dispatcher (new position per Contract), effective 11/21/16 (attachment #7)
  
• Notification of hire of Demetrius Hooks, Part-Time Corrections Officer (fill vacant position), effective 11/29/16 (attachment #8)
  



Under Additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, EMA Director Eric Jones stated West Alabama was under a thunderstorm watch. He doubted Elmore County would have any severe threats but to have weather radios on. Mr. Jones also stated tomorrow would be a more severe threat for Elmore County. 

Under Reports from the Commission, Commissioner Daugherty mentioned the Christmas parades in Tallassee and Eclectic taking place on Saturday. He said people put in amazing work and both are good family events. Daugherty also recognized the efforts of the people helping with the events.

Commissioner Reeves mentioned he would like to get staff phone numbers because he can’t get through to anybody, and citizens can’t either. He continued that he has called a couple people and no one returned his phone calls either. Reeves said he’d appreciate the information. 

Chairman Stubbs echoed Commissioner Daugherty about the great county having great events and opportunities during the holiday season. He mentioned District 3 events including the nativity in Wetumpka and the Christmas on the Coosa parade. Stubbs commended the individuals that put on the events and expressed gratitude for their time and effort. Chairman Stubbs said he appreciated everyone’s participation and attendance tonight. 

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

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

November 16, 2016

11/29/2016 

Elmore County Commission

Combined Work Session and Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10:00am

MINUTES:

Four Elmore County Commissioners were sworn into office on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 10:00am in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. Immediately following the swearing in, the meeting was called to order by Grace McDuffie, County Administrator. Eric Jones, EMA Director gave the Invocation. Commissioner Holt led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Troy Stubbs, and Earl Reeves the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to adopt the Rules of Procedure for the Elmore County Commission (attachment # 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Stubbs moved to combine the Work Session and Business Meeting for the November 16, 2016 session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to elect Commissioner Troy Stubbs as Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously. 

The County Administrator turned the meeting over to Chairman Stubbs. 

Chairman Stubbs appointed Commissioner Daugherty as the Vice-Chair. 

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2016 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 25, 2016 through November 9, 2016 (attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Sheriff Bill Franklin provided an update on the Eclectic Dispatch Contract. Commissioner Holt moved to approve the budget amendment for Eclectic Dispatch Contract (attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Chairman Stubbs and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Holt discussed obtaining estimates for an audit of Commission financial records. Commissioner Holt moved to approve authorizing the County Administrator to obtain bids from Aldridge Borden & Company, Jackson Thornton and Warren Averett to perform an independent audit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Reeves and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Reeves moved to approve the FY17 Commission Meeting Dates Schedule (attachment #4).

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the FY17 Holiday Schedule (attachment #5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously.

Notification of no bids received for Bid Inquiry 2017-19, Gabion Baskets (attachment #6)

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment #7)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holt and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of hire of Colby Davis, Corrections Officer, effective 10/16/16 (replace E. Ragsdale) (attachment #8)
  
• Notification of hire of Eric Bell, Corrections Officer, effective 10/20/16 (replace P. Haynie) (attachment #9)
  
• Notification of resignation of Megan Fish, Dispatcher, effective 12/10/16 (attachment #10)
  
• Notification of hire of Robert J. Carro, Dispatcher, effective 11/20/16 (new position per Contract) (attachment #11)
  
• Notification of hire of Alice D. Bass, Dispatcher, effective 11/20/16 (new position per Contract) (attachment #12)
  
• Notification of hire of Donna “Jill” Boston, Probate Clerk, effective 10/31/16 (replace K.Ottinger) (attachment #13)

Under Reports to the Commission:

Under the County Administrator’s Report, Grace McDuffie congratulated each Commissioner on their election and stated she hoped the next four years is very pleasant. She said she looks forward to working with all the Commissioners. 

Under the Highway Department Report, Richie Beyer echoed congratulations and said he looks forward to working with the Commission over the next four years as well. He mentioned documents he provided to the Commissioners including operations of the Highway Department and facilities, and budget information which he feels is important as the Commissioners step into their new role. Beyer mentioned other items including a spreadsheet of project work from over past decade. He addressed the annual inspection report from the Department of Transportation which includes 200 of the 800 miles of paved road systems. Richie said projects using federal and state money are a grade 92.19, and for comparison, in 2003 the grade was an 82. He commented on two maps, one of highway projects (projects like AL 14/143) and the County Infrastructure Plan. Beyer said the infrastructure plan has buy in from all 8 municipalities and is a tool unique to the county. He stated, over the next couple months, they will be revisiting the plan with the new councils and commission. Richie said at the beginning tenures, they update the plan to meet needs to bring money to Elmore County. Next, he addressed a roof assessment for the jail and courthouse. He explained that the engineer took over facility operations and maintenance for buildings in county and was charged to be proactive in planning, similar to that of the roads and bridges. Richie explained the goal is to head off problems before they become critical over the next 12 to 15 months. He said Blueprint 2020 includes buildings and shows what’s been done and needs to be done to be proactive.

Commissioner Daugherty commented that under a previous administration, he worked with Richie and thanked him. Daugherty stated Richie is the best county engineer in state and has been voted the best county engineer in the nation. He said they’re blessed to have Richie as county engineer. He inquired, since the governor started the grant process in the most recent years, did Richie have a guess how many millions were brought into Elmore County. Beyer responded that during Blueprint 2020, over the last 36 months, a little less than $25MIL went to Elmore County. Commissioner Daugherty went on to say Commissioner Reeves was on Commission that brought Richie to Elmore County and thanked him for that as well. Daugherty thanked Richie for all he does and how he looks out for Elmore County residents. He stated, when a grant process opens up in Montgomery, Richie is down there that day or next and ready to move. Daugherty once again thanked Richie for all he does.

Under the Emergency Management Agency Report, Eric Jones also congratulated the Commissioners and said he looks forward to working with the Commission over the next four years. Jones stated he met with most of the Commissioners already and provided them with information. He expressed if there was anything his office could do to help with additional information or training to not hesitate calling. Eric said the office was working on updating the Elmore County Emergency Operations Plan, Communications Plan and the office’s standard operating guidelines. Jones stated the annual work plan had been submitted to the State EMA Office. Eric mentioned Art Faulkner in attendance and the excellent relationship Elmore County has with the State EMA, which is a tremendous asset. He updated the Commission on a training class for working with the media that took place last Thursday and had 20 participants. Jones mentioned they are working on a winter weather exercise at the EOC to take place in early December. Eric continued that the office was also working on grant programs for mitigation and homeland security projects. Jones echoed that he looks forward to working with the Commission and congratulated them again. 

Under the County Attorney’s Report, Chris Weller of Capell & Howard congratulated each Commissioner and commended them for winning the election. Chris stated he is always available to answer any questions the Chairman or Commission may have. Mr. Weller explained the firm provides advice on real estate contracts, construction contracts, general contracts, franchise contracts, contract review, and state law compliance. He said he looks forward to working with each Commissioner.

Under Reports from the Commission:

Commissioner Holt thanked everyone that helped him become a Commissioner – the voters, friends, family and God. He stated one thing he thinks all the Commissioners agree on is wanting to be a good Commission for constituents and good stewards of the county’s money.

Commissioner Daugherty thanked everyone for coming and said he was glad to see a large crowd when they have a County Commission Meeting. He stated it was a special day for the Commissioners and their families, but he wishes the courtroom was filled up every time they have a meeting to let people see what’s going on and have more input in county government. Commissioner Daugherty thanked his family who stood beside him all these years and the friends here today. He commented the Commissioners are stewards and servants of people down here to make decisions with the taxpayer’s money when the tax payers can’t be there. Daugherty said he takes that responsibility very seriously. He went on to say he thinks it’s human nature that these four sitting there, and five in the end, will not agree on everything. However, he thinks they can work things out and work in harmony to put the best interests of the people of Elmore County forward. Commissioner Daugherty said that’s his prayer and hope. He thanked everyone and said God bless. 

Commissioner Reeves thanked everyone in the courtroom. He said the Commission all about them and Elmore County. He stated the future is theirs. Reeves thanked everyone for their support. Commissioner Reeves explained they are district commissioners, but he will represent all of the people - independent, republican and democrat. He reiterated he is here for everyone. Reeves said if anyone has any problems or concerns to call him and he’ll return their call. Commissioner Reeves thanked everyone and said God bless.

Chairman Stubbs first commended each man up there with him and said he appreciates their support as their chair. Stubbs stated his commitment is that all they do as a County Commission will be a team effort. He said, as Commissioner Daugherty addressed, there may be things at times that they disagree on but their commitment is to serve the people who elected them and the people that didn’t. Stubbs reiterated they will serve all the citizens of Elmore County. He commented they all have a passion for serving. Chairman Stubbs said he has seen those men contribute to this county in many different ways – public service, their church families, as fathers, and as husbands. He said he fully supports each of them and their desire and commitment to serve the citizens of Elmore County. Stubbs stated they appreciate the citizens’ support, and he appreciates the support of my family. He commented it’s easy sitting up there serving alongside the fine commissioners as well as the staff of Elmore County - which is second to none in the great state. Chairman Stubbs mentioned again that he appreciated everyone being there, and echoed Commissioner Daugherty’s desire to have crowds like this at all Commission Meetings. He stated they will be transparent and have nothing to hide. Chairman Stubbs said that he hopes to see many of those faces and their friends at future meetings. He concluded with God bless. 

Chairman Stubbs reviewed the Important Calendar Dates. 

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

Troy Stubbs, Chairman

October 24, 2016

11/18/2016 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, October 24, 2016

5:33 p.m .

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:33p.m. in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bowen. EMA Director, Eric Jones gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daniels Smoke led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Trey Taylor, Joe Faulk, Mark Hragyil, Stephanie Daniels Smoke and Chairman David Bowen the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2016 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniels Smoke and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for October 7, 2016 through October 19, 2016 (attachment #1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniels Smoke and passed unanimously.

Under New Business:

Commissioner Taylor moved to approve $50,000 funding to Tallassee IDB for Hanil Drive Extension including necessary budget amendments (attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniels Smoke. Commissioners Faulk and Hragyil voted against the motion. The motion carried.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke moved to approve $10,000 funding for transportation for the Boys & Girls Club of the River Region Wetumpka Club including necessary budget amendments (attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hragyil moved to approve award of Bid Inquiry 2017-15, Sale of Motorgraders, to the highest bidder Thompson Tractor (attachment #4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Faulk and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke moved to approve award of Bid Inquiry 2017-16, Sale of Surplus Equipment, to the JM Wood Auction who provided the highest guarantee (attachment #5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Faulk and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hragyil moved to approve award of Bid Inquiry 2017-17, Scrap Signs and Scrap Posts, to the highest bidder, Robinson Recycling (attachment #6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Taylor moved to approve of Bid Inquiry 2017-18, Scrap Metal, to the highest bidder, Robinson Recycling (attachment #7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hragyil and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute contract addendum with Advanced Disposal for Countywide Cleanup days beginning January 2017 (attachment #8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hragyil and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment #9)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daniels Smoke and passed unanimously.

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Crissie Garcia, Dispatch Supervisor, effective 10/11/16 (attachment #10)
  
• Notification of transfer of Eden Ragsdale, Corrections Officer to Dispatcher (fill vacant Dispatcher position), effective 10/12/16 (attachment #11)
  
• Notification of promotion of Recie Puckett to Dispatch Supervisor (replace C. Garcia), effective 10/16/16 (attachment #12)
  
• Notification of hire of Chase Davis, Deputy (replace E. Bruner), effective 10/30/16 (attachment #13)
  
• Notification of resignation of Donna “Lynn” Estes, Mapper, effective 11/18/16 (attachment #14)
  

There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session.

Revenue Commissioner Macon addressed the Commission expressing that he and his staff enjoyed working with the County Commission, not just for the Revenue Office, but the county with the annex, EOC building and several other projects. He thanked the Commission and wished them best.

Under Reports from the Commission, Commissioner Hragyil stated he enjoyed serving the constituents in Elmore County and especially District 1. He said he enjoyed being a Commissioner and was fortunate enough to be elected two times. Commissioner Hragyil enjoyed the staff and the Commissioners. He congratulated the new incoming Commissioners saying he thinks they will do an excellent job. He said the current Commission has done an excellent job. He commended the engineering department, EMA department and all the employees. He stated if the employees don’t do their job, the Commissioners don’t look good. Commissioner Hragyil said it’s a sad moment, and he will miss 99% of it because he loved it. Commissioner Hragyil went onto say when the good Lord closes one door, He’ll open another one. He is looking forward to new chapter in life. Commissioner Hragyil enjoyed the past administration and the current one. He closed his remarks with God bless.

Commissioner Taylor thanked the citizens for the opportunity to represent District 2 and said it was an honor to serve as their Commissioner. He said the current Commission did a lot to benefit the county including the additions of the Courthouse Annex, Highway Department Addition, EOC, storage facility and also paving roads. Commissioner Taylor said it was a wonderful experience and thanked the department heads (Sheriff Franklin, Revenue Commissioner Macon, Eric Jones, Judge Enslen, Richie Beyer, and Grace McDuffie) stating he thoroughly enjoyed working with them. He went on to say they made it easy to make hard decisions because everything was well documented. Commissioner Taylor said it wasn’t an easy job, having to make hard decisions, but they did a great job.

Taylor thanked all the Commissioners serving with him saying he thoroughly enjoyed working with them. Commissioner Taylor said it was a blessing to work with them, and he appreciated their time, thoughts and phone calls. Taylor said God bless and wished the Commissioners good luck in their endeavors.

Chairman Bowen commented for everything there is a season and his time serving the citizens of Elmore County had come to an end. He said there are so many things to say and people to thank. He quoted Walt Disney saying, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Chairman Bowen said that quote was one of his favorites because it inspired him throughout his life. The quote inspired him to go to college, to work up the nerve to ask out the prettiest nurse in the emergency room at St. Margaret’s Hospital, to work up the nerve to ask her to marry him, to make it through the police academy, to achieve the rank of lieutenant at the Auburn University Police Department, to quit his job and start his own appraisal business 30 years ago, to father and raise two wonderful children, to ask Jesus to be his Lord and Savior, to serve as a Sunday school teacher and deacon, to serve on the Board of Directors of Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority, and to run for and be elected to the Elmore County Commission and serving as the Commission Chairman.

Chairman Bowen said he had the privilege to get to know so many amazing people, and there were so many that he wanted to acknowledge. However, he said there wasn’t enough time to thank them all, so he said those not mentioned know who they are.

Bowen first and most importantly, chose to thank his wife, Rhonda. He stated without her support and counsel, he wouldn’t have attempted to take on the challenge. Chairman Bowen called her his rock and best supporter through all of the ups and downs and said he loved her.

Chairman Bowen acknowledged former Commissioner Don Whorton who came to him in 2008 with the sad news that he had a terminal illness and would not be seeking reelection. He said Commissioner Whorton had asked David to run in his place.

Chairman Bowen also thanked Sheriff Bill Franklin, whom he’d known for over 25 years. He stated many times over the last 8 years that he’d gone to the Sheriff’s Office about many hard issues and decisions Bowen faced as a Commissioner. Chairman Bowen called the Sheriff a good listener who gave wise counsel. Bowen stated, as a former police officer, he had a special place in his heart for law enforcement. He said he knows how it feels to answer a call in the middle of the night alone, to respond to a scene of terrible accident where people are seriously injured or killed and to deal with the worst of the worst. Chairman Bowen strived to give the Sheriff’s Department the man power and tools needed to serve and protect the citizens. Bowen pointed out that the accomplishments of the Commission have gone a long way to meet the needs of the Sheriff’s Department for many years to come. Elmore County is blessed to have a sheriff of the caliber as Sheriff Franklin.

Next, Chairman Bowen thanked EMA Director, Eric Jones. Bowen mentioned he attends church with Eric but did not get to know him until he was elected to the Commission. He said Eric is a very humble and passionate man that cares deeply for the people of Elmore County. Chairman Bowen stated Eric has worked and pushed to make the EMA Department one of the best in the nation. Bowen said he will never forget April 27, 2011 tornado event and Eric’s dedication to making sure that not one person in need wasn’t helped. Chairman Bowen mentioned Eric was instrumental in getting a $1 MIL grant to construct the new Emergency Operations Center and had put his blood, sweat, and tears into the construction. Chairman Bowen called Eric a good friend and thanked him.

Chairman Bowen said many may not know that in his first 5 years as a Commissioner, the Commission had four administrators. With the lack of consistency, the Commission Office was floundering. When Bowen was elected Chairman, there was no Administrator. He said not only was he the Chairman but was also the Administrator for a while. Chairman Bowen stated Elmore County was blessed when Grace McDuffie agreed to leave the security and stability of her state job to work for her home county. Chairman Bowen said he was shocked with the turnover in administrators that Grace agreed to take on the challenge. He said her experience, leadership skills and knowledge instilled a sense of confidence that Elmore County government had never seen. Chairman Bowen remarked Grace immediately earned the respect of the Commissioners, elected officials and Commission staff. He said the citizens of Elmore County can be proud of Grace’s accomplishments. Bowen shared that he got to know Grace better than most and found her to be a person of integrity. He said she made some very hard and difficult decisions that most administrators would have avoided. He went on to say, many times in dealing with hard decisions or situations, she would crack a joke to make everyone laugh. Chairman Bowen thanked Grace for her dedication to Elmore County and said he was privileged to call her a friend.

Chairman Bowen stated Elmore County is blessed to have a county engineer as talented and well respected as Richie Beyer. He said Richie is a very Type “A” personality and detail oriented (the exact opposite of himself). Over the years, Bowen learned that when Richie takes on a project it will get done correctly. Chairman Bowen said Richie is very humble and unafraid to stand for what is right even under intense pressure. He recalled one of first Commission Meetings where Richie had a Commissioner tell him that he was going to do everything in his power to fire him. He said, instead of being angry or confrontational, Richie quietly kept on doing his job. Bowen said, soon after the same commissioner was singing Richie’s praises and letting everyone know how lucky Elmore County was to have an engineer as good as him. Chairman Bowen called Richie a very trusted advisor that has given wise counsel. He said of all the people in Elmore County government, he speaks to Richie the most. Bowen commented that Richie is an avid texter who Bowen speaks to, texts or emails on a daily basis. Chairman Bowen told his wife that after leaving office, he will go through withdrawals not communicating with Richie. From time to time, Chairman Bowen has called just to catch up on football, and said Richie is a Florida State graduate so they’ve had many conversations about football. He went on to say how bad it hurt for Auburn to lose to Florida State in the National Championship game a few years ago. Bowen stated he was privileged to get to know Richie and considers him a good friend.

Chairman Bowen thanked Kimberly Erb, the Commission Executive Assistant. He said Kim is a very happy person and always has a smile on her face. Bowen mentioned she’s the type of person that makes you feel better when you’re having a bad day. He said Kim tried to keep him organized always reminding him of things he needed to do or meetings to go to. Chairman Bowen thanked Kim for putting up with him for all these years.

Chairman Bowen thanked his fellow Commissioners that he had the privilege of serving with over the years. He said they have had their ups and downs and at times been at odds, but through it all he knew that all of their hearts were to serve the citizens of Elmore County - to do what they thought was right. Bowen quoted Abraham Lincoln saying, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” Chairman Bowen said he was amazed that God put these five Commissioners together at a special time in the history of Elmore County. He stated, for many decades the can had been kicked down the road and many things left undone. Bowen remarked the heart of this Commission was to address the needs of the county and do what needed to be done in spite of political consequences. He said the Commission’s actions over the last four years changed the face of county government and said the impact will be felt for many decades. Chairman Bowen said the current Commission paved more miles of roads, built more buildings and made fundamental changes to the way Elmore County government operates. He commented this Commission can walk away with the satisfaction of knowing that Elmore County’s in a much better place than it was when they took office.

Last, Chairman Bowen thanked the voters of District 3 for giving him the privilege of serving them. He said he was humbled by their support and will never forget it. In closing, Chairman Bowen said it has been a privilege and an honor to serve as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the County Commission. Bowen said he strived to serve with honor and integrity and expected no less from those he served with. He went on to say, most people only talk and dream of making a difference in their communities but very few are actually put in a position to make that happen. Chairman Bowen said he has been humbled and honored to serve the citizens and will never forget it. 

Commissioner Faulk thanked the voters of District 4 for electing him on five occasions to be their representative. He remarked of the effectiveness of the Commission over the past four years. Commissioner Faulk said the decisions implemented and the work done will positively affect the county for many decades to come. Faulk said it took courage, diligence and good personnel to get it done. He stated this Commission has remained financially sound, much in part to the work of Ms. Grace McDuffie. Commissioner Faulk said the EMA Department has been a xenith to rest of the county under the leadership of Eric Jones. He mentioned the utilization of federal, state and county paving funds through, the leadership of Richie Beyer, more than any other county during the past sixteen years he served. Commissioner Faulk also addressed the partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians that wasn’t there for many years. He said there is an effective partnership thanks to the relationship with not just the Commission, but also the County Engineer, Richie and the EMA Director, Eric.

Commissioner Faulk also remarked on the effectiveness of countywide economic development (ECEDA). He stated when he came on the Commission in 2000, there was no such entity or effort. Faulk went on to say, a result of ECEDA, thousands have work who wouldn’t have a job if it wasn’t for the work of ECEDA.

Commissioner Faulk said the personnel of Elmore County gets more done due to the diligence, with less than any other county in the state. Additionally, all of it was done without raising taxes. He said Elmore County should be a model for state and federal government to operate under. Commissioner Faulk said he was proud of the job this Commission had done and the dedication and commitment shown. He said good things wouldn’t have happened without this Commission and thanked them saying it was an honor to serve with them.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke stated she is the only Commissioner whose fate remains to be determined in the upcoming election, so everyone would have to wait and see what happens for District 5. She said as the first female to serve on the Commission, she was deeply honored that District 5 allowed her the wonderful opportunity to serve. Commissioner Daniels Smoke thanked all the employees of this great county. She said the employees are the biggest asset, and none of what was done would be possible without them. Daniels Smoke stated with the help of the current Commission, she has been able to make monumental achievements throughout her district. Commissioner Daniels Smoke thanked the Commissioners for their support, vote and encouragement as she served on the Commission. She stated the Commission has been the most efficient Commission to ever serve this county, and she is most thankful for the Commission.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke said it was an honor to travel to New York with Grace, Richie, and David to present the financial soundness of the county to try to get an AA rating to move forward on much needed capital improvements. She said her proudest moment of being on the Commission was to be there - travel all day one day, work all day next day and come back home. Commissioner Daniels Smoke said with the knowledge of county and financial stability, they were able to convince Standard and Poor’s of the need, the ability to pay back, their transparency, and conservative and fiscally responsibility of the Commission. She went on to say it was one of her greatest achievements and thanked the Commission for equipping them with information to make it happen.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke said a special thanks Chairman Bowen for allowing her to serve as Vice-Chair. She said it was unexpected but great learning, exposure and responsibility. She remarked, a lot of times when someone takes on new endeavors, God allows others to see in you what you don’t really see. Commissioner Daniels Smoke again thanked Chairman Bowen saying it been great working with him in partnership. She said she was forever grateful and appreciated the opportunity to serve as Vice-Chairman of the Commission.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke stated Grace, Richie, Eric and their staff were the best group she met in a working environment. She appreciated all their help that kept her up to speed to better serve her district. Commissioner Daniels Smoke commented on the staff being professional and hard working. She thanked them and their staff for all their help with District 5. 

Commissioner Daniels Smoke expressed gratitude saying District 5 had been good to her and supported her in all endeavors. She said they didn’t have to ask for a lot because the Commission had a platform where she brought her district’s needs to Commission, and they made the right decisions. Commissioner Daniels Smoke said there were very few things they disagreed on for District 5. She stated the Commissioners were easy gentlemen to work with. She remarked, as the first female on Commission, she wasn’t sure what to expect but it had been memorable. She addressed her appreciation for each of them and wished the Commissioners well wherever life leads. She closed saying she had made friendships that will last forever.

Commissioners Mark Hragyil, Trey Taylor and David Bowen were recognized for their service to Elmore County with a special presentation of Resolutions of the State of Alabama Legislature by Senator Clyde Chambliss (attachment #15).

The County Commission also recognized the current Commissioners for their service during the 2012-2016 term. 

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

David Bowen, Chairman

October 11, 2016

10/25/2016 

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

5:37 p.m.

MINUTES:

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 5:37 p.m.in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bowen. Commissioner Taylor gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hragyil led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Trey Taylor, Joe Faulk, Mark Hragyil, Stephanie Daniels Smoke and Chairman David Bowen the following proceedings were had to wit:

Under Regular Business:

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the Minutes of the September 26, 2016 Commission Meeting as presented during the Work Session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hragyil and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Taylor moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for September 22, 2016 through October 6, 2016 (attachment #1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Faulk and passed unanimously.

Under Old Business:

Commissioner Hragyil moved to approve appointing Steve R. Forehand to the Ridge Improvement District Board (attachment #2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor and passed unanimously. 

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve appointing Larry Brown, Steve Dennis, and Art Faulkner to the E 9-1-1 Board (attachment #3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Commissioners Taylor, Faulk, and Hragyil voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Daniels Smoke and Chairman Bowen voted against the motion. The motion carried. 

Under New Business:

Commissioner Taylor moved to approve Polling Site Contracts for existing polling sites at Titus Community Center, New Hope Baptist Church, and Victory Baptist School (attachment #4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Faulk and passed unanimously. 

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the FY17 Humane Society of Elmore County contract (attachment #5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hragyil and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daniels Smoke moved to approve Pro Bono Week Proclamation (attachment #6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Faulk moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memo (attachment #7)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hragyil and passed unanimously. 

Under Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of resignation of Eric Bruner, Deputy, effective 10/9/16 (attachment #8)
  
• Notification of transfer of Randy Esco, Facilities Maintenance to Group Leader, effective 10/10/16 (attachment #9)
  
• Notification of hire of Justin Johns, Facility Maintenance Tech (replace R. Esco), effective 10/3/16 (attachment #10)
  
• Notification of hire of Kevin Guy, part-time temporary Facility Maintenance Tech (new FY16 position), effective 10/3/16 (attachment #11)
• Notification of termination of Karl Maddox, Equipment operator II, effective 9/29/16 (attachment #12)
  
• Notification of hire of Amanda Dunn, Dispatcher (replace A. Ross), effective 10/4/16 (attachment #13)
  
• Notification of hire of James Patterson, part-time Equipment Operator I (vacant position), effective 10/17/16 (attachment #14)
  

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 Taylor moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Faulk and passed unanimously. 

David Bowen, Chairman