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Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, September 25, 2023

5:48pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5:48pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Firefighter Appreciation Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


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


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 2, 2023 through September 15, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application by Firetower Grocery INC for Firetower Grocery located at 3803 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by Firetower Liquor INC for Firetower Liquor located at 3801 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve a 040 – Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and 060 – Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) Alcohol License Application by Sunken Tractor LLC for Sunken Tractor LLC located at 859 Mehearg Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Leon Smith, Jr. to the Elmore County E-911 Board. The motion died for a lack of a second. Commissioner Hines moved to appoint Cory Puckett and Oreste M. Johnson to the Elmore County E-911 Board (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint John Strickland, Harris Garner, Rhett Smith, and Art Faulker to the Elmore County Industrial Development Authority Board [ECIDA] (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines. Commissioner Daugherty recused himself, Commissioners Hines, Hill, Jackson, and Chairman Mercer voted in favor of the motion The motion carried.


Commissioner Hill moved to appoint Maria “Kathleen” Calhoun, Jan Wood, and Christopher B. Colley to the Elmore County DHR Board (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines. Commissioner Jackson voted against the motion. The motion carried with all other Commissioners voting in favor of the motion.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to appoint David Sturdivant to the Ridge Improvement District Board (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

 

 

New Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 10 at 5pm for a 011- Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by Georgia Road LLC for G Mart Liquor located at 10786 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve amendments to FY2023 Budget (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve proposed plat for The Oaks at Eclectic [25 lots] (attachment 12)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 13)
  • Approve recommendation of Personnel Appeals Board in the matter of Diane Bates (attachment 14)
  • Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Kristina Eubanks, Tag Clerk (attachment 15)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines. Commissioner Jackson voted against the motion. The motion carried with all other Commissioners voting in favor of the motion.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of resignation of Austin Barnett, Sign Tech I, effective 9/14/2023 (attachment 16)
  •  Notification of hire of Jason Sanders, Corrections Officer (replace J. Estes), effective 8/17/2023 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of resignation of Kent Gooch, Part-time Director of Training, effective 8/25/2023 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of resignation of Matthew Furey, Corrections Officer, effective 8/30/2023 (attachment 19)
  • Notification of resignation of John “Brandon” Strickland, Deputy, effective 9/5/2023 (attachment 20)
  • Notification of hire of Miles “Daltin” Smith, Corrections Officer (replace T. George), effective 9/8/2023 (attachment 21)
  • Notification of resignation of Brandye Barkley, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 9/14/23 (attachment 22)
  • Notification of hire of Christopher Mulkey, Asset Manager/Safety Director (fill vacant slot), effective 10/02/23
    (attachment 23)
  • Notification of hire of Jonathan Howell, Building Maintenance Tech (replace J. Gomillion), effective 10/03/23
    (attachment 24)



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



Bart Mercer, Chairman


Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, September 11, 2023

5:45pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:45pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve Constitution Week Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


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


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of August 5, 2023 through September 1, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Chairman Mercer moved to approve vacating a portion of Dismukes Road in Millbrook, Alabama (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve a 020 – Restaurant Retail Liquor Alcohol License Application for Lil Fish Tail by Southern Investments Company LLC at 1333 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application by Firetower Grocery INC for Firetower Grocery located at 3803 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application by Firetower Liquor INC for Firetower Liquor located at 3801 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 5pm for a 040 – Retail Beer (On or Off Premises) and 060 – Retail Table Wine (On or Off Premises) Alcohol License Application by Sunken Tractor LLC for Sunken Tractor LLC located at 859 Mehearg Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Dispatch Agreements for municipalities and the County E-911 Board (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve FY2024 Detention Agreement with Montgomery County for two (2) detention beds (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve FY2024 Long-term Detention Subsidy Contract with Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) for one (1) detention bed (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve FY2024 Diversion Grant Agreement with Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) and authorize Chairman to execute agreement (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to execute the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) ARPA Drinking Water/Wastewater Project Agreement and any other associated documents to facilitate the West Elmore Sewer Group project. This item includes the necessary budget amendments to handle this expenditure (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to execute the GMC Master Service Agreement and Task Order to facilitate the West Elmore Sewer Group project. This item includes the necessary budget amendments to handle this expenditure (attachment 13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve modifications to the ARP Allocation Plan (attachment 14). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve releasing $68,956.12 in unclaimed funds held over 10 years in the County Fiduciary Account to the General Fund (attachment 15). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Interagency Cooperative Agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the remediation of solid waste along the County right of way (attachment 16). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding FY2024 Annual Competitive and Public Works Bid Inquiries in the attached spreadsheet to the lowest responsible bidders (attachment 17). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Construction Agreement with ALDOT for the resurfacing and traffic stripe of First Avenue from SR-143 to Baltzer Road and on Baltzer Road from First Avenue to Flatwood Road, Project #STPMN-2621 (253) [Formerly CRSAMN-3621] (attachment 18). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Construction Agreement with ALDOT for slope repairs and shoulder repairs on Redland Road, FHWA Disaster #AL 2023-02; DDIR #Elmore-01: ALDOT Event 055; ER-9075( ); ERPR-9075 [ ] (attachment 19). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 5pm for the proposed vacation of a portion of Maverick Circle by the adjoining land owners (attachment 20). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve surplus and transfer of 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe from Sheriff’s Office to District Attorneys’ Office (attachment 21)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 22)
  • Approve revised Job Description for the Sheriff’s Department Major – Corrections (attachment 23)
  • Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Juli Knight to Christina Wells (attachment 24)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of hire of Charles Glenn, Equipment Operator I, effective 8/28/2023 (attachment 25)
  • Notification of termination of Chad Lee, GIS Project Manager, effective 8/16/2023 (attachment 26)
  • Notification of hire of Rodney Barrett, School Resource Officer, effective 8/8/2023 (attachment 27)
  • Notification of resignation of Bailey Hamrick, Part-time Corrections Officer, effective 8/11/2023 (attachment 28)
  • Notification of termination of Tyler George, Corrections Officer, effective 8/14/2023 (attachment 29)
  • Notification of termination of Dillan Fulmer, Corrections Officer, effective 8/16/2023 (attachment 30)
  • Notification of hire of Benjamin Woodfin, Corrections Officer (replace D. Fulmer), effective 8/29/23 (attachment 31)
  • Notification of termination of Charles “Charlie” Edwards, Corrections Officer, effective 8/17/2023 (attachment 32)
  • Notification of hire of Tyrondia Heard, Corrections Officer (replace C. Edwards), effective 9/2/2023 (attachment 33)
  • Notification of hire of Raymond “Lee” Brothers, School Resource Officer, effective 8/21/2023 (attachment 34)
  • Notification of resignation of Madison Keating, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 8/23/2023 (attachment 35)
  • Notification of resignation of Kaylin Stargill, Corrections Officer, effective 8/28/2023 (attachment 36)
  • Notification of resignation of Timothy “Tim” Barrett, IT Director, effective 9/8/2023 (attachment 37)
  • Notification of promotion of Whitney Barrett, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 38)
  • Notification of promotion of Austin Wilson, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 39)
  • Notification of promotion of Michael Gearreald, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 40)
  • Notification of promotion of Christine Kodya, Corrections Officer to Sergeant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 41)
  • Notification of promotion of Justin Taylor, Animal Control Officer to Sergeant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 42)
  • Notification of promotion of Eden Ragsdale, Sergeant to Lieutenant, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 43)
  • Notification of promotion of James Stroud, Captain to Major, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 44)
  • Notification of promotion of Carlus Richardson, Lieutenant to Captain, effective 9/9/2023 (attachment 45)
  • Notification of hire of Hannah Ellis, Collections Clerk (replace J. Woodall), effective 8/7/2023 (attachment 46)
  • Notification of termination of Diane Bates, Chief Appraisal/Assessment Clerk, effective 8/22/2023 (attachment 47)
  • Notification of resignation of Jacob Hill, Assessment Clerk, effective 8/23/2023 (attachment 48)
  • Notification of hire of Anna Gregory, Assessment Clerk (replace J. Hill), effective 9/5/2023 (attachment 49)
  • Notification of transfer of Juli Knight, Accounting Clerk to Human Resource Specialist (fill vacant slot), effective 9/11/2023 (attachment 50)
  • Notification of transfer of Jalyn Johnson, Administrative Assistant to Accounting Specialist (fill vacant slot), effective 9/11/2023 (attachment 51)
  • Notification of hire of Shannon Swedenburg, Tag Clerk (replace T. Singleton), effective 9/25/2023 (attachment 52)



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



Bart Mercer, Chairman


Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, August 14, 2023

6:01pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:01pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Mya Holt, 2022-2023 Gatorade Alabama Softball Player of the Year and ITG Next Alabama Female Athlete of the Year (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Tallassee City School Anglers as 2023 State Champions and 2023 Smallmouth Division Team of the Year by the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association [ASABFA] (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Wetumpka Baseball 14U All-Star Team as the 2023 USSSA Silver Bracket World Series Champions (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


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


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of 
July 16, 2023 through August 4, 2023 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve vacating a portion of Neely Road in Deatsville, Alabama (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve vacating a portion of Lakeshore Court in Wetumpka, Alabama (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5pm for a 020 – Restaurant Retail Liquor Alcohol License Application by Southern Investments Company LLC for Lil Fish Tail located at 1333 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the FY 2024 Budget as presented. Approval of the budget includes pay rate changes for positions, employee pay increases, new and revised job descriptions, the SRO cost share program, the Retiree Healthcare Incentive and authorization for the Chairman to execute included contracts and/or addendums (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to execute the necessary documents to purchase approximately eleven (11) acres immediately north of the Elmore County Judicial Complex and necessary budget amendments to handle the purchase (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve three-year service contract with Johnson Controls for HVAC system at the Elmore County Public Works Department (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5pm to discuss vacating a portion of Dismukes Road in Millbrook, Alabama (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute the Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with ALDOT for the Marion Spillway resurfacing project, Project No. CRSAMN-2621 [ ] (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve Resolution to level, resurface and traffic stripe Dexter Road and Pierce Chapel Road from Grier Road east 4.5 miles to SR-170 (attachment 13). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Resolution to plane, level, resurface and traffic stripe Jackson Road, Old Ware Road, and Peace Church Road from Rifle Range Road north 5.5 miles to Redland Road (attachment 14). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Resolution to level, resurface and traffic stripe Old Salem Road from SR-170 east 1.18 miles to Chubbehatchee Creek (attachment 15). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:


  • Approve proposed plat for Canal Crossing [50 lots] (attachment 16)
  • Approve proposed plat for Oaks at Castaway [4 lots] (attachment 16)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 17)
  • Approve 40 hours vacation leave donation from Brandon S. Caldwell to Christina Wells (attachment 18)
  • Approve 80 hours sick leave donation from Jacob Hill to Christina Wells (attachment 19)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of resignation of Nathan Littlefield, Equipment Operator I, effective 7/24/2023 (attachment 20)
  • Notification of termination of Billy Bazzell, Equipment Operator II, effective 8/7/2023 (attachment 21)
  • Notification of hire of Coden B. Gates, Equipment Operator I, effective 8/7/2023 (attachment 22)
  • Notification of hire of Raven Harrison, Administrative Assistant II, effective 8/15/2023 (attachment 23)
  • Notification of promotion of Kelly Williams, Analyst to Deputy, effective 7/10/2023 (attachment 24)
  • Notification of promotion of Dylan Ammerman, Process Server to Deputy, effective 7/10/2023 (attachment 25)
  • Notification of promotion of Christian Rines, Process Server to Deputy, effective 7/10/2023 (attachment 26)
  • Notification of hire of Tyler Lammers, Corrections Officer (replace C. Rines), effective 8/1/2023 (attachment 27)
  • Notification of resignation of Jonathon Jackson, Part-time Summer Intern Accounting Clerk, effective 8/2/2023 (attachment 28)
  • Notification of resignation of Julie Lawrence, EMA Specialist II, effective 8/10/2023 (attachment 29)



There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Bart Mercer, Chairman


Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Thursday, July 27, 2023

5:20pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 5:20pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the Tallassee 10U All-Star Baseball Team (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the July 10, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of June 25, 2023 through July 15, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve nominating Lucretia Cauthen for the County Board of Equalization (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve FY2024 Humane Society of Elmore County Contract (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Construction Agreement with ALDOT for intersection improvements, lighting, and signal installation at SR-14 and 17 Springs Boulevard and Fieldhouse Way, Project #STPAA-0014 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Declaration of Emergency Illness for Christina Wells, Assistant Tag Supervisor (attachment 6)
  • Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Christina Wells, Assistant Tag Supervisor (attachment 7)
  • Approve 20 hours sick leave donation from Walter S. Hinson to Christina Wells (attachment 8)
  • Approve 40 hours sick leave donation from Donna Bingham to Christina Wells (attachment 9)
  • Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Valerie Stamps, Tag Clerk (attachment 10)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of resignation of James Wirshing, Part-time Equipment Operator I, effective 7/12/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of reclassification of Pat Glover, Part-time to Full-time Equipment Operator IV, effective 7/24/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of Billy Bazzell, Equipment Operator II, effective 8/1/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Keithen Breaux, Corrections Officer (replace C. Smith), effective 7/16/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of hire of Kristine Vawter, GIS Tech (replace S. McCreary), effective 7/17/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of promotion of Tracie Singleton, Tag Clerk to Recording Clerk (replace T. Alexander), effective 7/30/2023 (attachment 16)



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



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, July 10, 2023

5:25pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 5:25pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:


 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the June 26, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of June 18, 2023 through June 24, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve a 140 – Special Events Retail Alcohol License Application for The Black Jacket Symphony by JROK Inc. at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, 8878 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 for event on July 22, 2023 through July 23, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Domestic Violence Grant Application and authorize Chairman to execute (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve appointing Chairman Bart Mercer to the ACCA Legislative Committee (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve FY 2024 Commission Meeting Dates (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve FY 2024 Holiday Schedule (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute Construction Agreement to resurface and stripe on Willow Springs Road from Jasmine Hill Road to Redland Road, Project #STPMN-2623 (250), ECP 26-21-22 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5pm to vacate a portion of Lakeshore Court in Wetumpka, AL (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5pm to vacate a portion of Neely Road in Deatsville, AL (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:


  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of hire of Armand Reberti III, Equipment Operator II, effective 7/5/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of hire of Alexis Summers, Equipment Operator II, effective 7/5/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of Tyler George, Corrections Officer, effective 6/4/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Bailey Hamrick, Part-time Corrections Officer (fill vacant slot), effective 6/29/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of hire of Brandye Barkley, Dispatcher Tier II (fill vacant slot), effective 6/30/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of promotion of Camden Moore, Corrections Officer to Process Server, effective 7/14/2023 (attachment 16)
  •  Notification of hire of Kimberly Little, Administrative Assistant, effective 7/10/2023 (attachment 17)



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



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, June 26, 2023

5:34pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:34pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:


 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of June 3, 2023 through June 17, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve rescheduling a Public Hearing on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 5:00pm for a 140 – Special Events Retail Alcohol License Application for The Black Jacket Symphony by JROK Inc. at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, 8878 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 for event on July 22, 2023 through July 23, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Sheriff to execute three-year contract with NCIC for Correctional Communications Contract (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution to join other counties in applying for planning grant through the USDOT’s Bridge Investment Program (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve Resolution to join other counties in applying for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding to create a comprehensive safety action plan (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-23 Heavy Duty Polypropylene Pipe (Grey Pipe) to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the FY 2024 Rebuild Alabama County Transportation Plan (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:


  • Approve proposed plat for The Oaks at Castaway [13 lots] (attachment 8)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 9)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of termination of Jacob Wallace, Equipment Operator I, effective 6/7/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of promotion of Bridget Lewis, Recording Clerk to Recording Clerk Supervisor, effective 6/4/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of termination of Joshua Gomillion, Building Maintenance Tech, effective 6/21/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of resignation of Taylor Alexander, Recording Clerk, effective 6/23/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Jana Woodall, Collections Clerk, effective 6/30/2023 (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 Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, June 12, 2023

5:31pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 5:31pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:

 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the May 22, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of May 13, 2023 through June 2, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


 

New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Annual Report on Insolvents, Errors, Litigations and Unsold Tax Liens for 2022 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve request from Seman Community Center and Seman Congregational Christian Church to move the current voting center to Seman Congregational Christian Church, 15970 Central Plank Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 5:00pm for a 140 – Special Events Retail Alcohol License Application for The Black Jacket Symphony by JROK Inc. at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, 8878 Kowaliga Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 for event on July 22, 2023 through July 23, 2023 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve request awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-PW9, Phase II of 17 Springs, to Stone Building, Inc., and authorize Chairman and COO to execute necessary documents (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve Resolution to apply for ADEM’s ARP funded County Stormwater Program (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:



The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of hire of Phillip Murray, Equipment Operator II, effective 6/5/2023 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of hire of Braden Lightsey, GIS/Project Manager, effective 6/5/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of promotion of Gregersen Hall, Corrections Officer to PREA Coordinator (replace D. Ammerman), effective 5/15/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of resignation of Hugh Praytor, Deputy, effective 6/2/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of transfer of Christian Rines, Corrections Officer to Process Server (replace H. Praytor), effective 6/6/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Edward “Arnold” Oliver II, Lieutenant, effective 7/7/2023 (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 Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, May 22, 2023

5:42pm



MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:42pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:

 

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Kayden Slay, AHSAA Class 5A High Jump State Champion (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Holtville High School Baseball Team as AHSAA Class 5A State Champions (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Wetumpka High School Softball Team as AHSAA Class 6A State Champions (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the May 8, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of April 29, 2023 through May 12, 2023 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Emerald Mountain Country Store by Emerald Mountain Country Store, Inc. to ARS 1704 Inc. at 45 Emerald Mountain Expressway, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Revenue Commissioner to execute three-year agreement for ESRI Small Government Enterprise Agreement (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the revised ARP Allocation Plan (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:


  •  Approve the attached list of Public Works Department equipment surplus (attachment 8)
  • Approve surplus of items for IT Department (attachment 9)
  • Approve the removal, surplus and disposal of the old firetower on county property off Firetower Road


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of termination of Jimmy Young, Corrections Officer, effective 2/14/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of resignation of Geoffrey Young, School Resource Officer, effective 3/10/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of termination of Christopher Smith, Corrections Officer, effective 5/6/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of resignation of Benjamin Woodfin, Corrections Officer, effective 5/12/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Charles Edwards, Corrections Officer (replace B. Woodfin), effective 5/25/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of resignation of Frank Cartwright, Deputy, effective 5/12/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of transfer of Dylan Ammerman, PREA Coordinator to PREA Coordinator/Process Server (replace F. Cartwright), effective 5/15/2023 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of resignation of Brianna Rhodes, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 5/31/2023 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of hire of Madison Keating, Dispatcher Tier II (replace B. Rhodes), effective 6/2/2023 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of hire of Matthew Furey, Corrections Officer (replace T. Heard), effective 6/6/2023 (attachment 19)
  • Notification of hire of Jonathan Jackson, Part-time Summer Intern Accounting Clerk, effective 5/16/2023 (attachment 20)
  • Notification of resignation of Swanson McCreary, GIS Tech, effective 5/19/2023 (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 Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, May 8, 2023

5:37pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:37pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:

 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Foster Family Recognition Month Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


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

 

 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the April 24, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of April 15, 2023 through April 28, 2023 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application for Bottle Paradise by Bottle Paradise Inc. at 75928 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:00pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Emerald Mountain Country Store by Emerald Mountain Country Store, Inc. to ARS 1704 Inc. at 45 Emerald Mountain Expressway, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve surplus of vehicles for Sheriff’s Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 6)
  • Approve surplus list of Public Works Department items (attachment 7)
  • Approve cemetery application for Children’s Harbor on Lake Martin at 434 Children’s Harbor Drive, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 8)
  • Approve cemetery application for Antley Family Plot off Lightwood Road as shown in survey (attachment 9)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)


The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of hire of Sean Boshell, Equipment Operator II, effective 4/24/2023       (attachment 11)
  • Notification of reassignment of Michael Talley, Deputy, effective 5/3/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of reclassification of Brady Amerson, Part-time to Full-time Corrections Officer (replace J.W. Hill), effective 5/19/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Jamie Williams, Building Maintenance Technician (replace W. Caver), effective 5/8/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of resignation of Beverly Martin, Assessment Clerk, effective 5/12/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of transfer of Jacob Hill, Assessment Clerk (replace B. Martin), effective 5/8/2023 (attachment 16)



There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2023

5:41pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:41pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation:

 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Christian Preston, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [220-pound weight class] (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Willie Cox, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [285-pound weight class] (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Fair Housing Month Resolution (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

 

 

Regular Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of April 1, 2023 through April 14, 2023 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:00pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Application for Bottle Paradise by Bottle Paradise 4 Inc. at 75928 Tallassee Highway, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute five-year lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a SendPro Mail Station Basic Mailing System for the Elmore County Public Works Department (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:


  • Notification of promotion of Michael Talley, Investigator, effective 4/7/2023 (attachment 7)
  • Notification of termination of Christopher Heritage, Corrections Officer, effective 4/17/2023 (attachment 8)
  • Notification of hire of Lucian Somcutean, Corrections Officer (replace C. Heritage), effective 4/27/2023 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of resignation of Ashton Geer, IT Specialist, effective 4/19/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of promotion of Monica Henline Clements, Admin. Assistant to IT Specialist (replace A. Geer), effective 4/24/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of transfer of Bridgette Eller, Dispatcher Tier II to Admin. Assistant (replace M. Henline Clements), effective 4/24/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of transfer of Joshua Hill, Corrections Officer to IT Specialist, effective 4/27/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Jesse Hill, Lieutenant, effective 4/28/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of resignation of Tyrondia Heard, Sergeant, effective 4/30/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of resignation of Benjamin Woodfin, Corrections Officer, effective 5/12/2023 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of resignation of W. Ken Caver, Building Maintenance Technician, effective 4/14/2023 (attachment 17)



There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Combined Work Session and Business Meeting

Thursday, April 13, 2023

10:00am


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:00am in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution recognizing Prattville Christian Academy Girls Basketball Team as 2023 AHSAA 4A State Champions (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Resolution recognizing Edgewood Academy Girls Basketball Team as AISA 2A State Champions (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution recognizing Edgewood Academy Boys Basketball Team as AISA 2A State Champions (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Connor Russo, AHSAA Class 6A Wrestling State Champion [170-pound weight class] (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Regular Business: 


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


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of 

March 18, 2023 through March 31, 2023 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve proposed plat for Allen Place Phase I [12 lots] (attachment 8)
  • Approve cemetery application at 6191 Lightwood Road, Deatsville, AL for New Hope Baptist Church (attachment 9)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of hire of Brian Phelps, Project Inspector I, effective 3/27/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of re-hire of Rhonda Penn, Part-time Park and Rec Youth Counselor-Crenshaw Park Summer Program, effective 5/29/2023 through 8/4/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of re-hire of Ted Cotton, Part-time Park and Rec Youth Counselor-Crenshaw Park Summer Program, effective 5/29/2023 through 8/4/2023 (attachment 12)

 


Under Reports to the Commission:


Chief Operations Officer, Richie Beyer, explained to those in attendance that this is where he would normally give an update on ongoing projects and updates for the Commission that are noteworthy to be shared in the different districts and media. 



Under Reports from the Commission:


Commissioner Hines thanked everyone for coming and participating. Hines congratulated all the ball teams and individuals recognized today and stated that team stands for – Together Everyone Achieves More. Commissioner Hines mentioned Elmore County’s Spring Cleanup and thanked those who participated, 25 different teams/groups, as well as our Public Works Department. Hines stated that life is a moment, takes one to two seconds to ruin that moment with one decision you make good or bad, choose correctly. Be a leader for the community. Pick a career, not a job. Be a good citizen, a good student, and respect your parents. 


Commissioner Daugherty encouraged everyone to register to vote if they haven’t already registered. If you think, “my vote won’t matter,” remember the state legislative race in the last election in Auburn came down to one vote. One vote can win the race, one vote made the difference in thousands of votes. Your vote matters! Commissioner Daugherty stated that we are blessed in Elmore County, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Alabama. Daugherty explained that we have one of the best law enforcement communities in the state, he has been a part of it for over 38 years. Also, Elmore County has one of the best educational systems in the state. He stated that he is so proud of the students and what you can accomplish in the future. 


Commissioner Hill reminded everyone that tomorrow at 10:00am is the third annual Ability Games at the Wetumpka Sports Complex, come out and support this. Hill stated that he is proud of the athletic teams in Elmore County, seems like we are constantly honoring them. Commissioner Hill said that his emphasis on the Commission is education, he is a product of Elmore County Schools. Hill echoed his fellow Commissioners by the blessing we have with our schools and with the Elmore County Technical Center. Commissioner Hill told the students he is the newest County Commissioner, appointed by Governor Kay Ivey in November 2022 to replace Troy Stubbs who is in the House of Representatives. Become educated on how government works, make up your mind now to get involved and make government work how it needs to.


Commissioner Jackson said while Commissioner Hill is the newest Commissioner, she is the youngest on the Commission. She stated you can do what the five Commissioners are up here doing. Commissioner Jackson encouraged the students to see all that Elmore County has to offer while here today, and you can sit in this seat, get involved in County government, help the community because there is no limit to what you can achieve. Jackson wished the seniors the best, congratulated the sports teams and stated that the Commission is honored to recognize them.   


Chairman Mercer stated that it is a great honor to serve with such a great group on this Commission, and he appreciates all they do for the citizens in the County. 


Brittany Myers, Executive Assistant, reviewed the Important Calendar Dates. 


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



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, March 27, 2023

5:57pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 5:57pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Mack Daugherty was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Alyssa Ward, AHSAA Girls’ Bowler of the Year (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Coach Bridget Wilson, AHSAA 6A-7A Girls’ Coach of the Year (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Myles Eyerly, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [285-pound weight class] (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the March 13, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of 

March 4, 2023 through March 17, 2023 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to appoint Jacqueline J. Darnell and Ginger Henry to the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority Inc., DBA Carastar Health Board (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to appoint John Strickland to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) Board (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chief Operations Officer (COO) or Chief Engineer to place an order for a one man pothole patcher as part of the FY 2024 Budget cycle (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 8)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of hire of Jason Self, Equipment Operator II, effective 3/13/2023 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of hire of Austin Barnett, Sign Tech I, effective 3/27/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of resignation of Madison Holman, Corrections Officer, effective 2/17/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of hire of Alicia Labron, Corrections Officer (replace M. Holman), effective 3/18/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of Christopher Smith, Corrections Officer, effective 3/2/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Blake Hicks, Deputy, effective 3/8/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of promotion of David Salum, Corrections Officer to Deputy (replace J. Turner), effective 3/14/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of hire of Christopher Heritage, Corrections Officer (replace D. Salum), effective 3/18/2023 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of resignation of Devin Darden, Corrections Officer, effective 3/15/2023 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of hire of Austin Wilson, Corrections Officer (replace D. Darden), effective 3/20/2023 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of hire of Jheri “Nicole” Deavers, Dispatcher Tier II (replace M. Chastain-Smith), effective 3/18/2023 (attachment 19)
  • Notification of hire of Lita Williams, Corrections Officer, effective 3/22/2023 (attachment 20)
  • Notification of hire of Joshua Gomillion, Building Maintenance Tech (replace C. Richardson), effective 3/27/2023
    (attachment 21)

 


There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, March 13, 2023
5:36pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 5:36pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:


Special Presentation: 

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Resolution honoring the achievements of Land Bell, AHSAA Class 5A Wrestling State Champion [132-pound weight class] (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Regular Business: 

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

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of 
February 18, 2023 through March 3, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Old Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 24515 by DOLGENCORP, LLC at 11387 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 24630 by DOLGENCORP, LLC at 55 Cain Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


New Business:

Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute five-year contract with Pitney Bowes for a SendPro C-Series C200 Mailing System for the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve rejecting bids for Bid-Inquiry 2022-23, Network Endpoint Security (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Personnel Notifications:
  • Notification of termination of Brady Mullins, Equipment Operator I, effective 2/7/2023 (attachment 8)
  • Notification of resignation of Donterrious Alexander, Equipment Operator I, effective 2/14/2023 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of resignation of Courtney Morgan, GIS Tech, effective 2/24/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of hire of Kelly Reed, GIS Tech (replace C. Morgan), effective 3/13/2023 (attachment 11)

Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Hill motioned for a small ladder to assist Commissioners to be seen in the back row during Special Recognitions. The Commissioners quipped and laughed together in response.

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


Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, February 27, 2023

6:09pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:09pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation: 


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



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Minutes of the February 6, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of January 28, 2023 through February 17, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to appoint Ron Harris to the Elmore Water and Sewer Authority Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to appoint Conrad White to the Central Elmore Water & Sewer Authority Board (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13 at 5:00pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 24515 by DOLGENCORP, LLC at 11387 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13 at 5:00pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 24630 by DOLGENCORP, LLC at 55 Cain Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hill moved to approve amending the Elmore County Temporary Premium Pay Policy to address the pending expiration of the National Public Health Emergency for COVID 19 on May 11, 2023 (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve financing five (5) 2022 Caterpillar Motorgraders with First Community Bank and authorizing Chairman and COO to sign the necessary documents (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-21, sale of surplus equipment to the highest responsible bidder (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 10)
  • Approve surplus of attached list of Public Works equipment (attachment 11)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of resignation of Austin Wilson, Corrections Officer, effective 2/8/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of Brady East, Corrections Officer (replace A. Wilson), effective 2/26/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Matthew Eller, Deputy, effective 2/15/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of hire of William Coffel, Deputy (replace M. Eller), effective 3/6/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of resignation of Jacob Turner, Deputy, effective 2/17/2023 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of resignation of Melanie Chastain-Smith, Dispatcher Tier II, effective 2/17/2023 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of resignation of Cody Richardson, Building Maintenance Tech, effective 2/24/2023 (attachment 18)

 


Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Commissioner Hines informed residents that the second pass of tornado cleanup began Monday, February 27, 2023 in the Lightwood Community and would continue for the next couple of days. 


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




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2023

5:43pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5:43pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Henry Hines was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution recognizing Juliana Eldridge, AHSAA Class 6A Girls Wrestling Champion (107-pound weight division) (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Minutes of the January 23, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of January 14, 2023 through January 27, 2023 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to appoint Alex Shockley, Rhonda Sanders Givens, Blake Percival, and Leo Gross as Deputy Coroners (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-PW7, Hohenberg Revised Bid, to Beasley Construction Services the lowest responsive bidder. Action includes authorizing the Chairman and COO to execute all necessary documents for the project and includes any budget amendments necessary to facilitate the project (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-18, 15 Ton Trailer, to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve surplus and sale of Dixie Chopper Lawn Mower through Gov Deals (attachment 6)
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
  • Approve Job Description of Recording Clerk I (attachment 8)
  • Approve Job Description of Recording Clerk II (attachment 9)
  • Approve Job Description of Recording Clerk Supervisor (attachment 10)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of hire of Willie Davis, Part-time Equipment Operator II, effective 1/24/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of hire of David Wadsworth, Equipment Operator I, effective 1/30/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of James Wirshing, Part-time Equipment Operator I, effective 1/31/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Geoffrey Young, Corrections Officer, effective 1/1/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of hire of Geoffrey Young, School Resource Officer, effective 1/3/2023 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of hire of Madison Holman, Corrections Officer (replace J. Bush), effective 1/12/2023 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of hire of Danielle Shackelford, Corrections Officer (replace S. Svencer), effective 1/18/2023 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of resignation of Charles Driscoll, Investigator, effective 1/20/2023 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of hire of Stephen Sims, Deputy (replace C. Driscoll), effective 1/23/2023 (attachment 19)

 


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




Bart Mercer, Chairman


Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, January 23, 2023

5:50pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:50pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the January 9, 2023 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of December 31, 2022 through January 13, 2023 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the proposed vacation by adjoining land owner of a portion of Lake Region Drive (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hill moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute addendum for Statement of Work 7 and Statement of Work 8 with Ingenuity (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to execute the necessary documents to activate and perform activities through the ACCA Joint Bid Debris Removal and Monitoring Contracts. Action also includes the necessary budget amendments to account for the required 12.5% local match component, federal and state reimbursements and all other disaster related expenditures (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-19 Surplus Scrap Metal and Bid Inquiry 2023-20 Scrap Sign and Scrap Sign Post to the highest responsible bidder (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  •  Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of resignation of Dale Barnett, Equipment Operator I, effective 1/5/2023 (attachment 7)
  • Notification of promotion of Patrick G. McKnight, Equipment Operator II to Mechanic II, effective 1/16/2023 (attachment 8)
  • Notification of hire of Michael Gearreald, Corrections Officer (replace K. Johnston), effective 1/9/2023 (attachment 9)

 


There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission 

Business Meeting

Monday, January 9, 2023 

5:34pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:34pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hill gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the December 12, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of December 3, 2022 through December 30, 2022 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Hertisene Crenshaw, Fagale Shuford Grant and Keith Means to the Crenshaw Park Board (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve accepting FY 2022 Elmore County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute the supplemental agreement with ALDOT for the Marion Spillway resurfacing project, Project #CRSAMN-2621 ( ) (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute MOU with ADOC for Marion Spillway Road (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of promotion of Kelly Williams, Analyst, effective 12/13/2022 (attachment 7)
  • Notification of hire of Devin Darden, Corrections Officer (replace N. Watson), effective 12/18/2022 (attachment 8)
  • Notification of resignation of Kyle Johnston, Corrections Officer, effective 12/19/2022 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of resignation of Josiah Bush, Corrections Officer, effective 12/19/2022 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of hire of David Salum, Corrections Officer (replace J. Tidwell), effective 12/20/2022 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of hire of Melanie Chastain-Smith, Dispatcher Tier II (replace G. Cauthen), effective 1/1/2023 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of transfer of Chad Wood, Mechanic II to Corrections Officer (replace A. Rines), effective 1/3/2023 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Brady Amerson, Part-Time Corrections Officer, effective 1/3/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of hire of Nicolette Harrell, Tag Clerk (replace S. Stewart), effective 1/3/2023 (attachment 15)

 


There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission 

Business Meeting

Monday, December 12, 2022 

5:40pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:40pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Special Presentation: 


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


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Resolution recognizing the Prattville Christian Academy Volleyball State Championship Team (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the November 28, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 19, 2022 through December 2, 2022 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve a 070 – Retail Table Wine (off premises only) Alcohol License Application for G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Syscon Professional Services Agreement for the Probate Office (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute renewal resolution and Participation Agreement for the ACCA Liability Self-Insurance Fund (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5pm to consider the proposed vacation by adjoining land owner of a portion of Lake Region Drive (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Finola Morgan, Dispatcher Tier II (attachment 8)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of promotion of Robert (Seth) Rogers, Equipment Operator I to Equipment Operator II, effective 1/1/2023 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of promotion of Daniel Dickey, Equipment Operator II to Project Inspector I, effective 1/1/2023 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of hire of Kathleen Guy, Equipment Operator II, effective 1/9/2023 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of promotion of Jesse Hill, Sergeant to Lieutenant, effective 12/13/2022 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of retirement of Glena Cauthen, Dispatch Commander, effective 12/31/2022 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of hire of Heather Martin, Dispatcher Tier II (replace G. Cauthen), effective 1/1/2023 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of promotion of Sarah Stewart, Tag Clerk to Assistant Tag Supervisor (replace M. Boutwell), effective 11/21/2022 (attachment 15)

 


There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission 

Business Meeting

Monday, November 28, 2022 

5:21pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 5:21pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Daugherty gave the Invocation. Commissioner Jackson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the November 14, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 5, 2022 through November 18, 2022 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve setting a public hearing on Monday, December 12 at 5:00pm for a 070 – Retail Table Wine (off premises only) Alcohol License Application for G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing COO to execute necessary documents with Sunlife to administer employee vision and life insurance benefits (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 4)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of hire of Nathan Littlefield, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/28/2022 (attachment 5)
  • Notification of hire of Dale Barnett, Part-time Equipment Operator I, effective 11/29/2022 (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 Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission 
Business Meeting
Monday, November 14, 2022 
5:17pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 5:17pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Desirae Lewis Jackson and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:


Regular Business: 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the October 24, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 15, 2022 through November 4, 2022 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Old Business:

Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (off premises only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Holley Mart 6 to G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


New Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing the Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding with the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-17 Portable Scoreboard Bid to the lowest responsible bidder, Harris Security (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve renewal of Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC Governmental Affairs Consulting Contract for 2023 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)
  • Approve donation of 2004 Carolina Skiff to Coosa County EMA (attachment 7)
  • Approve surplus of vehicles for Sheriff’s Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 8)
  • Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Christine M. Kodya, Corrections Officer (attachment 9)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Personnel Notifications:
  • Notification of hire of Brady Mullins, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/14/2022 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of hire of Alex Cumbie, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/14/2022 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of hire of Kaylin Stargill, Corrections Officer (replace M. Wingard), effective 10/23/2022 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of hire of Jimmy Young, Corrections Officer (replace S. Duck), effective 10/23/2022 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of resignation of Nikolas Watson, Corrections Officer, effective 11/17/2022 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of demotion of Melissa Boutwell, Assistant Tag Supervisor to Tag Clerk, effective 11/7/2022 (attachment 15)

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

Elmore County Commission 

Business Meeting

Monday, October 24, 2022 

5:48pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5:48pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Stubbs led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Desirae Lewis Jackson and Chairman Troy Stubbs. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 1, 2022 through October 14, 2022 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve rescheduling a public hearing to Monday, 

November 14, 2022 at 5:00pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (off premises only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Holley Mart 6 to G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Operation Green Light Resolution (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve the advertisement of local legislation related to the Elmore County Board of Education’s Superintendent position (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve advertising proposed local legislation to reaffirm the county’s levelized lodging tax (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute MOU with ADOC for maintenance activities on ADOC’s portion of Marion Spillway Road (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve rejecting bids for Bid Inquiry 2023-PW7, Hohenberg Field Renovations (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve Reappraisal budget amendments (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2023-16 Pneumatic Dry Bulk Tanker to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Daugherty moved to nominate Commissioner Mercer as Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Chairman Mercer appointed Commissioner Daugherty as Vice-Chair.



Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

 

  • Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 11)
  • Approve surplus and sale of attached list of miscellaneous facility items through Gov Deals (attachment 12)
  • Approve Job Description of Director of Training (attachment 13)

 

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Daugherty and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of hire of Brian D. Phelps, Equipment Operator, effective 10/31/2022  (attachment 14)
  • Notification of retirement of James Terry Brown, Construction Supervisor, effective 10/31/2022 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of hire of Amareion Hampton, Corrections Officer (replace D. Castro), effective 10/17/2022 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of hire of James “Jamie” Henderson, Dispatcher Tier II (fill vacant slot), 
  • effective 10/21/2022 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of resignation of Aaron Rines, Corrections Officer, effective 10/22/2022 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of transfer of Kent Gooch, Part-time Administrative Officer to Part-time Director of Training (fill vacant slot), effective 10/24/2022 (attachment 19)
  • Notification of resignation of Joshua Tidwell, Sergeant, effective 10/24/2022 (attachment 20)
  • Notification of resignation of Hannah Ellis, Collections Clerk, effective 10/14/2022 (attachment 21)
  • Notification of hire of Debra Luster, Collections Clerk (replace H. Ellis), effective 10/17/2022 (attachment 22)
  • Notification of hire of Jasmine Bowman, Assessment Clerk (replace K. Kanagala), effective 10/17/2022 (attachment 23)

 


Under Additional Reports to the Commission from the Work Session, Chairman Mercer thanked his fellow Commissioners and appreciates the opportunity to serve in this capacity. He thanked Commissioner Stubbs for the great job he has done serving the County for the last six years as Chairman and looks forward to him representing us in the legislature. Commissioner Henry Hines thanked the residents for participating in the Fall Cleanup. Several hundred bags of trash were collected from the residents and youth groups that got out and cleaned up. He looks forward to the Spring Cleanup when we can hopefully double or triple the number of volunteers. Commissioner Hines also stated that Veterans Day is coming up, find someone who served and have given us the right to vote, and thank them. 


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




Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission 

Business Meeting

Tuesday, October 11, 2022 

5:19pm


MINUTES


The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 5:19pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stubbs. Commissioner Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Daugherty led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Mack Daugherty, Bart Mercer, Desirae Lewis Jackson and Chairman Troy Stubbs. The following proceedings were had to wit:



Regular Business: 


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve the Minutes of the September 26, 2022 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Mercer moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 17, 2022 through September 30, 2022 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



Old Business:


Commissioner Daugherty moved to approve rescheduling a public hearing to Monday, 

October 24, 2022 at 5:00pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (off premises only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Holley Mart 6 to G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.



New Business:


Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Resolution supporting Amendment 2 and Amendment 7 to the Alabama Constitution (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mercer and passed unanimously.


Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute construction agreement to widen, resurface and stripe on Ingram Road from SR-14 to Deatsville Highway (CR-7), Project #STPMN-2620 (259), ECP 26-61-20 (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.



Personnel Notifications:

 

  • Notification of termination of Robert Cody Griffin, Equipment Operator I, effective 9/29/2022 (attachment 5)
  • Notification of hire of Mark D. Jarrett, Equipment Operator I (replace R. Griffin), effective 10/11/2022 (attachment 6)
  • Notification of resignation of Dawson Bozeman, Part-time Corrections Officer, effective 9/11/2022 (attachment 7)
  • Notification of hire of Kaelin Webb, Dispatcher Tier II (replace A. Bass), effective 9/17/2022 (attachment 8)
  • Notification of promotion of Cameron Compton, Process Server to Deputy, effective 9/27/2022 (attachment 9)
  • Notification of retirement of Michael Wingard, Corrections Officer, effective 9/30/2022 (attachment 10)
  • Notification of promotion of Donald Foster, Sergeant to Lieutenant (fill vacant slot), effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 11)
  • Notification of promotion of Eric Bruner, Sergeant to Lieutenant (fill vacant slot), effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 12)
  • Notification of promotion of Richard Brouillard, Lieutenant to Captain (fill vacant slot), effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 13)
  • Notification of promotion of Jason Chambers, Lieutenant to Captain (fill vacant slot), effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 14)
  • Notification of promotion of Christopher Zeigler, Captain to Major (fill vacant slot), effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 15)
  • Notification of promotion of Christopher Ogden, Major to Assistant Chief Deputy, effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 16)
  • Notification of promotion of William Hamrick, Deputy to Investigator, effective 10/1/2022 (attachment 17)
  • Notification of hire of Kent Gooch, Part-time Administrative Officer (fill vacant slot), effective 10/3/2022 (attachment 18)
  • Notification of hire of Ashton Geer, IT Specialist (fill vacant slot), effective 10/7/2022 (attachment 19)

 


There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.




Troy Stubbs, Chairman

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