Barbour County public meetings in 2021

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting agenda contains no items; the agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Barbour County Commission approved several items including a $2,605.45 sign for the new Eufaula Courthouse, a $1,000 donation to the Pregnancy Resource Center, and multiple ARPA-related resolutions. They also authorized a personnel study by Auburn University, approved the hire of Harry Snead as Clayton Senior Center Director, and promoted Robert Jernigan to Shop Foreman. The 2022 holiday schedule was tabled until January.

• Approved $2,605.45 sign quote from Sign Erectors Inc. for new Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Pregnancy Resource Center (McGilvray abstained, rest unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 for severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday Feb 25-27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,000 ESRI software maintenance renewal for reappraisal (unanimous)
• Approved $4,560 Astrophysics extended warranty for x-ray machine (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for Probate Clerk position (unanimous)
• Approved $14,603.81 Auburn University personnel study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 ARPA Premium Pay Implementation Policies (unanimous)

County Commission

There is no agenda provided for the November 9, 2021, meeting of the Barbour County Commission. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Barbour County Commission approved a retail beer and wine license for Catch 51, awarded financing for a pothole patcher, reappointed three members to the Eufaula Healthcare Authority, accepted a $6,000 grant for sheriff's equipment, and adopted an ARPA-funded temporary premium pay program. The commission also approved the employment of Jerry Green as Chief Appraiser, removed the mask requirement in county buildings, and tabled a request for ARPA-funded equipment from Medical Center Barbour.

• Approved retail beer and wine license for Catch 51 LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded financing for RA-400 Pothole Patcher to BancorpSouth Equipment Financing
• Reappointed Alex Moses, Kenneth Langford, and Pam Reeder to Eufaula Healthcare Authority (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,000 Wiregrass RC&D grant for sheriff's ballistic vests and body cameras (unanimous)
• Adopted ARPA temporary premium pay program at $5/hour for 6 pay periods, max $2,400 per employee (unanimous)
• Approved employment of Jerry Green as Chief Appraiser at $66,000/year (unanimous)
• Removed face mask requirement in county buildings (unanimous)
• Tabled Medical Center Barbour ARPA equipment request (unanimous)

County Commission

The agenda for this Barbour County Commission meeting is not available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Barbour County Commission approved numerous items including a $186,300 pothole patcher, reinstated Jerry Green as Chief Appraiser at $66,000/year, and tabled ARPA fund investment resolutions. They also approved several contracts and appointments, and discussed the move to the new Eufaula Courthouse.

• Approved purchase of ROSCO-RA-400 Pothole Patcher for $186,300 (unanimous)
• Reinstated Jerry Green as Chief Appraiser at $66,000/year (carried)
• Tabled Resolutions 2022-03 through 2022-06 on ARPA fund investment (unanimous)
• Approved $13,900 post-construction cleaning of new Eufaula Courthouse (Ivey abstained)
• Approved $2,700 for 2,700 sq ft ceiling tile for new courthouse (Ivey abstained)
• Approved $17,857 for security cameras at new Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved $4,385 to move Eufaula baggage scanner (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 EMA grant for salary supplement (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission approved the FY 2022 budget, including a 2% cost-of-living pay increase for all employees and a $5,000 raise for the HR/Safety Officer. They also approved a retail beer license, an updated Chief Appraiser job description, an audit contract, and a $1,000 appropriation to SpectraCare.

• Approved FY 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2% cost-of-living pay increase for all employees (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 salary increase for HR/Safety Officer Renay Hurst (6-1)
• Approved retail beer license for Gibbs Country Store (unanimous)
• Approved updated Chief Appraiser job description (unanimous)
• Approved $16,168 audit contract with State Examiners of Public Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 appropriation to SpectraCare (unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission approved a $766,154 bid to MidSouth Paving for County Road 20 and Sid Bush Road, and approved numerous personnel actions including promoting Dominique Bussey to Communications Supervisor, hiring William Cutchen as an Equipment Operator, and promoting Xavier Howard to Road Superintendent. The Commission also approved contracts for the Humane Society, SARCOA, Quality Correctional Healthcare, and a redistricting agreement with Alabama State University. Several items were tabled to future meetings, including a policy manual change and a retail beer license request.

• Approved consent items including minutes, pay register, and agenda
• Appointed Scotty McDonald to the Industrial Board
• Appointed Jean P. Faulk and Amanda Merritt to the DHR Board; tabled District 3 appointment
• Approved ten-year abatement for Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc.
• Extended Eufaula courthouse completion to October 13, 2021
• Approved Change Order Proposal #19 for $6,999.40
• Approved Humane Society agreement at $1,150/month
• Awarded $766,154 bid to MidSouth Paving for CR 20 and Sid Bush Road

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission held a special meeting on August 31, 2021, at the Clayton Courthouse. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of the FY 2022 County Transportation Plan, presented by County Engineer Matt Murphy. The meeting was then adjourned. Commissioner Ivey was absent.

• Approved the FY 2022 County Transportation Plan, as presented by County Engineer Matt Murphy, by unanimous vote.
• Adjourned the special meeting by unanimous vote.

County Commission

The commission voted 5-2 to apply for a $300,000 CDBG grant to build a new senior center in Clio, with the county covering the estimated $165,396 difference. They also approved several bids, resolutions, and COVID-related measures, including a mask mandate for county buildings and reinstated COVID leave. The meeting included a salary increase for the Chief Appraiser and an executive session that was ultimately held in open session.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 applying for CDBG grant for new Clio Senior Center (5-2)
• Awarded bids for gasoline, diesel, and propane to lowest bidders (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 with ALDOT for guardrail installation (unanimous)
• Authorized $29,704 CAT6 wire installation in new Eufaula Courthouse (carried, Ivey abstained)
• Approved mask requirement in all county buildings (unanimous)
• Reinstated CDC guidelines and COVID administrative leave (unanimous)
• Waived landfill dumping fees for Farm Center debris (unanimous)
• Increased Chief Appraiser salary by $10,900 (carried, Crews no)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission approved a quote from Harris Security for a door access control system for the new Eufaula Courthouse, at a cost of $19,294.00. The motion, made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Crews, authorized Chairman Gilmore to execute the agreement and amended the General Fund Budget. The vote was unanimous.

• Approved $19,294.00 door access control system for new Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Gilmore to execute the agreement with Harris Security
• Amended General Fund Budget for the door access system

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission approved consent items, adopted state fees for new ABC license types, authorized Resolution 2021-13 for excess tax fund transfer, appointed Commissioner McGilvray to the ACCA Legislative Committee, selected Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural services for the Clio Senior Center, added Commissioner Bennett to bank signature cards, appointed Keith Shehane to the Safety Committee, renewed the USDA lease at $5,173.05/month, waived landfill fees for courthouse cleanup, approved a change order for the Eufaula Courthouse, and executed the ACCA investment agreement. The hospital association item was tabled.

• Approved consent items including agenda and minutes
• Adopted state fees with no county levies for new ABC license types
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 authorizing transfer of excess tax funds
• Appointed Commissioner McGilvray to ACCA Legislative Committee
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 selecting Goodwyn Mills Cawood for architectural services
• Added Commissioner Bennett to bank signature cards
• Appointed Keith Shehane to Safety Committee
• Renewed USDA lease at $5,173.05/month for 3 years

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting on June 29, 2021, has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

• No agenda items listed

The Barbour County Commission approved a $24,920 quote for painting the interior of the new Eufaurea Courthouse, funded from the General Fund balance. The commission also approved an intermittent leave of absence for Shelby Faison through August 13, 2021, with a return to full-time work on August 16, 2021. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $24,920 quote for painting the interior of the new Eufaula Courthouse, funded from the General Fund balance.
• Approved intermittent leave of absence for Shelby Faison through August 13, 2021, with full-time return on August 16, 2021.

County Commission

The agenda for the June 8, 2021 Barbour County Commission meeting is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no actionable items listed.

The Barbour County Commission approved a $75,304.96 engineering contract for bridge replacements, a $36,653 truck purchase, and several change orders for the new Eufaula Courthouse. They also approved reopening senior centers, budget amendments, and board appointments. A vote on the ACCA investment program was tabled.

• Approved Thompson Engineering contract for $75,304.96 for bridge replacement project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F350 truck for Road Department for $36,653.00 (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for new Eufaula Courthouse totaling $8,865.00 (passed, 1 abstention, 1 against)
• Approved budget amendment for $144,000 for courthouse costs (unanimous)
• Authorized reopening of Clio and Clayton Senior Centers for in-person services (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sam Halstead and appointed Jackie Parmer to Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jerry Gulledge and appointed David Logan to E-911 Board (unanimous)
• Tabled vote on ACCA Investment in Alabama Counties Program (unanimous)

County Commission

The agenda for the Barbour County Commission meeting on May 11, 2021, is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Barbour County Commission approved a $1,257,877.25 culvert replacement project on County Road 44 and Bowden Road, awarded to H&L Construction. They also approved several other items, including appointing Jerry Gulledge to the E-911 Board, renewing the RAVE emergency notification contract for 3 years, and extending COVID-19 leave benefits. The commission tabled appointments to the Hospital Association and a decision on ACCA investment funds for further discussion.

• Awarded culvert replacement bid to H&L Construction for $1,257,877.25 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Gulledge to E-911 Board for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Renewed RAVE emergency notification contract for 3 years (unanimous)
• Appropriated $1,000 to Liberty Learning Foundation (unanimous)
• Extended COVID-19 leave benefits until June 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Increased Youth Services budget by $24,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ExpressVote voting machines (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders #1-5 for Eufaula Courthouse (6-0, Ivey abstained)

County Commission

The agenda for the Barbour County Commission meeting on April 13, 2021, is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no actionable items listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Barbour County Commission approved a $71,825 contract for CR-79 culvert repair, renewed the DHR building lease, extended COVID leave, continued the Humane Society contract, and adopted several resolutions. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded $71,825 culvert repair contract to Triple T Construction (unanimous)
• Approved DHR building lease renewal at $1,175/month for one year (unanimous)
• Extended COVID-19 leave benefits until May 11, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Humane Society contract at $1,000/month through Sept 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized new bank account for American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved two Ford automobiles for Sheriff's Department, total $65,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 for Back to School Sales Tax Holiday (unanimous)
• Tabled ACCA investment agreement and hospital board appointments (unanimous)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Barbour County Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2021-09, applying to ADECA for a $300,000 CARES Act CDBG grant. The proposed plan allocates $100,000 for hospital equipment, $90,000 for food bank assistance across five towns, $22,500 for utility assistance in four towns, and $20,000 for grant administration. The application follows three public meetings to gather input.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 to apply for the $300,000 ADECA CARES CDBG grant (unanimous roll call vote).
• Approved grant plan: $100,000 for hospital equipment.
• Approved grant plan: $90,000 for food banks ($18,000 each for Baker Hill, Blue Springs, Clayton, Clio, Louisville).
• Approved grant plan: $22,500 for utility assistance ($22,500 each for Baker Hill, Clayton, Clio, Louisville).
• Approved grant plan: $20,000 for grant administration costs to SEARP&DC.
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried unanimously).

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission held a special called meeting on March 18, 2021, and approved the results of mediation between the County and the sheriff. The motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner McGilvray, and passed unanimously by the five commissioners present. Commissioner Ivey was absent. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved the results of mediation between the County and the sheriff (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting agenda for March 9, 2021, contains no items. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions listed.

The Barbour County Commission approved a $600,000 general obligation warrant to finance capital improvements for the new Eufaula Courthouse location, with Commissioner Ivey voting no. The commission also approved a $182,239.93 highway project award, a $90,000 boom mower purchase, and several board appointments. Commissioner Ivey voted against items related to the courthouse project, stating her district opposes it.

• Adopted Resolution 2017-08 authorizing $600,000 general obligation warrant for Eufaula Courthouse (5-1)
• Authorized issuance of $600,000 warrant to Trustmark National Bank for courthouse improvements (5-1)
• Awarded Project RA-BCP-03-201-21 to Charles E. Watts Inc for $182,239.93 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2017 MowerMax boom mower from Elmore County for $90,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified mobile storage pod rental agreement with Logistic Services Inc (5-1)
• Authorized disposal of surplus courthouse items via GovDeals (5-1)
• Approved transfer of retail beer license to Sweetwater Petroleum Inc (unanimous)
• Tabled Barbour County Hospital Association board appointments for Districts 3 and 6 (unanimous)

County Commission

The agenda for the Barbour County Commission meeting on February 9, 2021, is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The commission approved financing for a $600,000 general obligation warrant for courthouse renovations, awarded to Trustmark Bank at 1.99% interest, and adopted Resolution 2021-06 authorizing the warrant. Several other items were approved, including an alcohol license, an online tax sale agreement, budget amendments, and various purchases and appointments. Some items were tabled, such as the personnel handbook amendment and proposed changes to personnel policies.

• Approved $600,000 general obligation warrant financing with Trustmark Bank at 1.99% (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 authorizing $600,000 warrant for courthouse renovations (5-0)
• Approved alcohol license for Russell Jamadar dba Depot Food Store III (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gov-Ease for online tax sale (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 22 upholstered pews for courtrooms, not to exceed $26,878 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2001 Dodge Service Truck for $13,500 (unanimous)
• Approved employment of three new staff (unanimous)
• Tabled personnel handbook amendment and personnel policy changes (unanimous)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.