Barbour County public meetings in 2022

County Commission

The agenda for the Barbour County Commission meeting on December 20, 2022, 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 several equipment purchases for government services using ARPA funds, including an excavator and tract loader. The board also authorized the purchase of two Ford F-150 trucks and approved a broadband expansion support letter.

• Approved purchase of CAT 2023 M320 Wheeled Excavator for $295,101.00 using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kubota SVL97-2 HFC Tract Loader for $88,704.95 using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved conditional purchase of limiter mulcher for $91,384.86 using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F-150 trucks at $41,261.00 each (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 22 EMPG Grant for $31,397.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and wine licenses for Mazen Mart, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Pea River Electric’s Broadband Expansion Project (Unanimous)
• Tabled District 5 appointment to the Eufaula Healthcare Authority (Unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting on November 7, 2022, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Commission authorized a $14,500 jail assessment using American Rescue Plan funds and approved several equipment purchases for the Engineer's Office. Other actions included a pay increase for the Supernumerary Revenue Commissioner and the adoption of the 2023 meeting and holiday schedules.

• Approved 10% compensation increase for Supernumerary Revenue Commissioner Benelle Warr (Unanimous)
• Approved retail beer license for Kings Bait Store (Passed; Commissioner Crews opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-02 to request $132,067 from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,500 agreement with PH&J Architects for Barbour County Jail assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3 computers for Engineer's Office for $4,340.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,250 contract with Randy’s Painting for Eufaula Courthouse power washing (Unanimous)
• Authorized $68,000 offer for Assistant County Engineer position (Unanimous)
• Granted additional paid holiday for all county employees on December 23, 2022 (Unanimous)

County Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Barbour County Commission elected Earl Gilmore as Chairman and Jerry McGilvray as Vice Chairman for fiscal year 2023, and reappointed Walter Calton as County Attorney. The commission also approved a three-year agreement with Avenu Enterprise Solutions for revenue administration, budget amendments, and several personnel actions. A request to power wash the Eufaula Courthouse was tabled pending another quote.

• Elected Earl Gilmore as Commission Chairman for FY23 (6-1)
• Elected Jerry McGilvray as Commission Vice Chairman for FY23 (4-3)
• Reappointed Walter Calton as County Attorney for FY23 (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Avenu Enterprise Solutions for revenue administration (7-0)
• Approved $3,650 estimate for flagpole installation at Eufaula Courthouse (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions: hired two equipment operators and promoted one mechanic (7-0)
• Tabled request to power wash Eufaula Courthouse until another quote received (7-0)
• Tabled appointment to Barbour County DHR Board (7-0)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting notice, and the agenda text states there is no agenda. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Barbour County Commission voted unanimously to close the Clayton Senior Center at the end of its current contract on September 30, 2022, and to rescind the contract with SARCOA. The commission also approved a 10% across-the-board cost-of-living pay increase for all employees and adopted the FY 2023 budget.

• Rescinded FY 23 contract with SARCOA for Clayton Senior Center (unanimous)
• Closed Clayton Senior Center effective 9-30-2022; building/vehicles to transfer to new operator if one is found (unanimous)
• Approved 10% across-the-board cost-of-living pay increase for all employees and elected officials (7-0 roll call)
• Approved FY 2023 budget including salary actions and additional Sheriff's Department vehicle (unanimous)

County Commission

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

The Barbour County Commission awarded a road paving contract to MidSouth Paving over a commissioner's objection, adopted a tax abatement for M.C. Dixon Lumber Co., and passed three resolutions to invest American Rescue Plan Act funds. The board also accepted a resignation, approved multiple contracts and bids, promoted an employee, and set a special meeting for the FY 2023 budget.

• Awarded Bid 2022-10 for CR-25 paving to MidSouth Paving (carried, with one dissenting vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-25 granting tax abatement to M.C. Dixon Lumber Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-26 for ARPA fund investment policy (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Morgan Stanley for ARPA fund investment via Resolution 2022-27 (unanimous)
• Authorized custodian account with Regions Bank for ARPA fund investment via Resolution 2022-28 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Susan Hudspeth from DHR Board and tabled replacement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 23 Humane Society agreement with increased monthly appropriation from $1,150 to $1,380 (unanimous)
• Approved Quality Correctional Healthcare agreement at $132,199.56 for one year (unanimous)

County Commission

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

The Barbour County Commission approved several items including the FY 2023 County Transportation Plan, a bronze plaque for the courthouse, and a grant application for the Texasville Community Center. They also tabled a courthouse security bid and authorized additional personnel for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved FY 2023 County Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $4,854.57 bronze plaque for Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $5,000 RC&D grant for Texasville Community Center repairs (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid 2022-02 for uniforms to Unifirst (unanimous)
• Tabled Bid 2022-08 for courthouse security until next meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized road department to continue using time clocks (4-2)
• Approved temporary extra Chief Deputy slot for 30 days (unanimous)
• Authorized two additional security officer slots for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The commission approved Resolution 2022-24 to apply for a $400,000 CDBG grant for a new senior center in Clio, with a local commitment of $169,342, and authorized the chairman to execute related agreements. It also approved several other items, including the FY 22 EMA grant, an anti-discrimination policy, and personnel actions. A motion to approve ARPA premium pay failed for lack of a second, and a motion to require timeclocks was defeated.

• Approved FY 22 EMA Grant of $12,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Anti-discrimination Policy and Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-23 authorizing transfer of Excess Tax Funds (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-24 to apply for $400,000 CDBG grant for Clio senior center (6-1, Crews abstained)
• Authorized chairman to sign letter of intent to purchase land for Clio Senior Center (carried)
• Approved surplus assets and sale on Gov-Deals (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including three hires (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments as presented (unanimous)

County Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that readers should review the meeting minutes instead.

The Barbour County Commission approved a one-time lump-sum payment to retirees at an estimated cost of $21,344, and added June 20, 2022 as a paid holiday for Juneteenth. They also approved several contracts and building improvements, tabled a timeclock discussion, and took no action on courthouse lawn sign limits.

• Approved Resolution 2022-22 for one-time retiree payment ($21,344 est.) (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2022 as additional paid holiday for Juneteenth (unanimous)
• Approved postage meter lease with Pitney Bowes, 3-year, $186.48/quarter (unanimous)
• Approved fuel adjustment amendment to Arrow Disposal contract (unanimous)
• Approved magnetic door card reader from Harris Security ($2,998) (unanimous)
• Approved automatic door closer from Danny Lynn Plumbing & Electrical ($1,950) (unanimous)
• Tabled timeclock discussion for one month (4-3)
• No action on courthouse lawn sign size limit

County Commission

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Barbour County Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2022-21 establishing revised commission districts following the 2020 Census. They also approved several other items, including a $75,000 budget amendment for youth services, a bid for landfill grassing, and a postage meter lease. Several items were tabled, including the Clayton Senior Center handrail and step replacement, timeclocks, and a four-day work week discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-21 establishing revised commission districts (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 additional funding for youth services (unanimous)
• Awarded landfill grassing bid to Double A Grassing at $1,605 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved three-year postage meter lease from Pitney Bowes for Eufaula Probate Office (unanimous)
• Approved power washing of Clayton Senior Center exterior walls for $475 by Littlefield Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved changes to bereavement leave and disciplinary action policies (unanimous)
• Tabled Clayton Senior Center handrail and step replacement until more bids obtained (unanimous)
• Tabled four-day work week discussion until October (unanimous)

County Commission

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Barbour County Commission approved several items including redistricting for the 2024 primary election, adoption of the standard allowance for revenue replacement from ARPA funds, and resurfacing of multiple roads. They also approved appointments, a lease renewal, and various resolutions. Several items were tabled for further information.

• Approved redistricting for 2024 primary election, public hearing set for May 10, 2022
• Adopted Resolution 2022-17 for ARPA revenue replacement standard allowance
• Approved resurfacing of Hollingsworth and Miller Roads ($46,050)
• Approved resurfacing of Grant Brothers Road ($18,540)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Chevrolet 3500 Chassis ($33,981.19)
• Approved lease renewal with State of Alabama DHR ($1,175/month)
• Tabled Clayton Senior Center requests for handrail and power washing
• Tabled discussion on four-day work week until next meeting

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting agenda is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The agenda directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

The Barbour County Commission unanimously approved consent items, lifted the mask requirement in county buildings, accepted a $31,397 FY21 EMPG grant, and adopted resolutions honoring a retiree and setting federal award policies. It also approved multiple hires, including Denaurio Lampley and Walter Rickman, and set deputy pay rates at $18.00/hour for certified and $14.50/hour for non-certified deputies. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved consent items including Feb 8 minutes and pay register (unanimous)
• Lifted mask requirement in county buildings (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 EMPG grant of $31,397.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15 on federal award policies (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license levy for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized security lights at Clio Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved employment of Denaurio Lampley at $11.67/hr (unanimous)
• Set deputy pay at $18.00/hr certified, $14.50/hr non-certified (unanimous)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Barbour County Commission approved a resolution to close the Eufaula Courthouse for a move, continued the mask policy, and authorized several contracts and purchases. They also denied a request to waive landfill tipping fees and tabled a board appointment. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 to close Eufaula Courthouse Feb 21-25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued mask requirement in county buildings until March meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized moving two bank accounts from Ameris Bank (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-12 for scrap tire contract with ADEM (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 opposing SB 157 on log truck weight limits (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus assets on GovDeals, including totaled 2013 Ford Taurus (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of landfill tipping fees for Old Bluff City Inn (Bennett abstained)
• Approved $3,242 for courtroom blinds and $4,587.83 for fiber/cable installation (unanimous)

County Commission

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Barbour County Commission approved three purchases for the new Eufaula Courthouse: window blinds from Window Magic for $4,018 (3-2), landscaping from Professional Lawn Care for $4,000 (unanimous), and moving services from Two Men and A Truck for $13,650 (unanimous). The blinds motion passed despite concerns about cost and stewardship.

• Approved $4,018 window blinds from Window Magic for new Eufaula Courthouse (3-2)
• Approved $4,000 landscaping quote from Professional Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved $13,650 moving quote from Two Men and A Truck, with depreciated value option (unanimous)

County Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is that the agenda is empty and residents are directed to review the minutes for details.

The commission voted to require masks in all county buildings, with exceptions for employees alone in offices or spaced more than 6 feet apart. They also appointed Tony Allen Scott to the Cowikee Water Authority, tabled an Industrial Development Board appointment, and approved several contracts and resolutions.

• Approved mask requirement in county buildings (unanimous)
• Appointed Tony Allen Scott to Cowikee Water Authority (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment to Barbour County Industrial Development Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-18 Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $13,107.43 contract with Fast Signs for courthouse interior signs (Ivey abstained)
• Approved $5,999.00 parking lot maintenance contract with Philip's Parking Lot Maintenance (unanimous)
• Transferred Mass Casualty Response Trailer to Louisville Fire & Rescue (unanimous)
• Reinstated 51.94 hours annual leave to Barbara Gray (4-1)