Barbour County public meetings in 2025

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of the agenda, minutes from November 10 and 24, 2025, and pay registers for October and November 2025. In new business, commissioners will consider several resolutions, such as establishing an ACCA liability self‑insurance fund and restoring the July 2026 sales tax holiday. Additional items include a contract for carpet cleaning at the Eufaula Courthouse, an Eagleview reappraisal agreement, and a request to set license fees for new ABC license types.

• Resolution 2026-03 ACCA Liability Self‑Insurance Fund
• Resolution 2026-04 Back to Sales Tax Holiday July 2026
• Carpet cleaning contract for Eufaula Courthouse
• Eagleview Agreement – Reappraisal
• Request to set license fees for new ABC license types

The Barbour County Commission unanimously renewed the county’s participation in the ACCA Liability Insurance Fund for three years starting 2027. It also unanimously approved participation in the 2026 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, a $74,500 Eagleview aerial‑photography contract, and set new county license fees at $50 for three new license types. A revision to county employee work hours was adopted with a 5‑2 vote, and several items were tabled.

• Renewed ACCA Liability Insurance Fund participation (3‑year, 2027‑2029) – unanimous
• Authorized participation in 2026 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday – unanimous
• Authorized Eagleview aerial photography agreement for $74,500 over six years – unanimous
• Set new county license fees at $50 for three new license types – unanimous
• Adopted revised county employee work hours (custodial staff start 7 a.m.) – passed 5‑2
• Tabled discussion on carpet cleaning at Eufaula Courthouse – unanimous
• Tabled appointment to Southeast Alabama EMS Council – unanimous
• Tabled discussion on solid waste compliance officer – unanimous

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission will discuss and vote on a resolution that would authorize the county to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax (SSUT) litigation. The purpose of the resolution is to protect the county's financial interest in the case. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, invocation, roll call, and adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing Barbour County to intervene as a defendant in SSUT litigation

The commission voted 1‑14‑25 to prepare a bid proposal and advertise the sale of the Eufaula Courthouse for 90 days. The proposal must include the county’s right to refuse bids. The advertisement was placed in The Clayton Record and The Montgomery Advertiser for the full 90‑day period.

• Prepare bid proposal for Eufaula Courthouse sale (vote 1-14-25)
• Advertise sale of Eufaula Courthouse for 90 days (vote 1-14-25)
• Include county’s right to refuse bids in proposal (vote 1-14-25)
• Place advertisement in The Clayton Record (90 days)
• Place advertisement in The Montgomery Advertiser (90 days)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting will address a range of new business items, including adopting a meeting schedule and holiday schedule for 2026, appointing a member to the City of Eufaula Healthcare Authority, and reviewing vehicle purchase requests for the Sheriff. Commissioners will also consider authorizing an application for an ADECA LETS equipment grant and adding an additional deputy slot for a narcotics officer. Additional items include a request to repair leaks at the Clayton Courthouse.

• Adopt meeting schedule for 2026
• Approve 2026 holiday schedule
• Appointment to City of Eufaula Healthcare Authority
• Request to purchase vehicle for Sheriff
• Authorize application for ADECA LETS equipment grant

The Barbour County Commission adopted the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules, reappointed David Grice to the Eufaula Healthcare Authority, and approved several procurement items. Purchases included a $44,389 Ford F150 pickup and a $59,417 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle. The commission also ratified an ADECA equipment grant, added an extra narcotics deputy slot, and approved $12,050 for courthouse leak repairs.

• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Grice to Eufaula Healthcare Authority (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F150 pickup for $44,389.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle for $59,417.00 (unanimous)
• Ratified ADECA equipment grant for Sheriff’s Department (unanimous)
• Approved one additional deputy slot for a narcotics officer (unanimous)
• Approved $12,050.00 courthouse leak repairs (unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission meeting on October 23, 2025 includes a discussion and vote on a contract for the County Engineer. No dollar amount or contract details are provided in the agenda. The remaining agenda items are standard procedural matters (call to order, invocation, roll call, adjournment).

• Discuss and approve contract for County Engineer

The commission voted to approve the employment contract for Turner Lee as County Engineer. The roll‑call vote was 4 in favor (Bennett, Pomeroy, McGilvray, Adams) and 3 opposed (Smith, Shipman, Collins), so the motion carried. Commissioners Bennett and Shipman then moved to adjourn, and the adjournment motion passed unanimously.

• Approved employment contract for Turner Lee as County Engineer (4-3)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will elect its Chairman and Vice Chairman and appoint the County Attorney for FY 26. The body will also vote on treasury depositories and a tax holiday for severe weather preparedness. Members will discuss the Old Eufaula Courthouse and longevity.

• Award Bid 2026-06 for Caraway Road
• Resolution 2026-01 for Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday February 2026
• Renew Bid 2024-03 Plant Mix
• Election of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman for FY 26
• Appointment of County Attorney for FY 26

The commission approved a unanimous award of the Caraway Road construction contract to APAC, Alabama, Inc for $642,798.50. Jerry McGilvray was elected chairman for FY 26 and Eric Pomeroy appointed vice‑chairman. Several unanimous actions were taken, including appointing the county attorney and naming all county banks as treasury depositories.

• Agenda amendment to approve County Engineer contract denied (3‑4 vote)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Jerry McGilvray elected Chairman for FY 26 (4‑3 vote)
• Eric Pomeroy appointed Vice Chairman for FY 26 (no vote recorded)
• Walter Calton appointed County Attorney for FY 26 (unanimous)
• All Barbour County banks named as Treasury depositories (unanimous)
• Caraway Road contract awarded to APAC, Alabama, Inc for $642,798.50 (unanimous)
• Longevity pay increase limited to hourly and exempt employees (3‑3 with 1 abstain, carried)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission will discuss the FY 2026 budget and related financial items. They will vote on renewing several fuel and propane service bids. The commission will approve courthouse closures on Sep 24, 2025 for mandatory drug‑abuse training at Clayton and Eufaula courthouses. Inmate medical service providers and the inmate health‑insurance program will also be considered.

• Renew bids for aggregate, unleaded gasoline, high‑sulfur off‑road diesel, and propane gas
• Approve courthouse closings on Sep 24, 2025 for mandatory drug‑abuse training (Clayton 8:00‑9:30 am, Eufaula 1:00‑2:30 pm)
• Discuss inmate medical service providers: Southern Health Partners, Turnkey, QCHC
• Discuss inmate health‑insurance program for the Sheriff’s Office
• Review FY 2026 budget and related items

The Barbour County Commission unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget. It also awarded the aggregate contract (Bid 2026-01) and renewed three fuel contracts for two years. The commission authorized temporary closures of the Clayton and Eufaula courthouses on September 24, 2025 for employee substance‑abuse training.

• Approved Bid 2026-01 for Aggregate (unanimous)
• Renewed Bid 2026-02 Unleaded Gasoline, Bid 2026-03 High Sulfur Off‑Road Diesel, and Bid 2026-04 Propane Gas for two years (unanimous)
• Authorized closure of Clayton Courthouse offices Sep 24, 2025 8:00‑9:30 am for training (unanimous)
• Authorized closure of Eufaula Courthouse offices Sep 24, 2025 1:00‑2:30 pm for training (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget as presented (unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission will consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, agreements with the USDA and Avenu, and operating hours for senior centers in Clio and Clayton. The body will also address outstanding invoices for the New Clio Senior Center Project and the sale of a county vehicle.

• Approval of FY 25 Budget Amendments
• FY 26 Budget discussion
• Agreement - USDA
• Agreement - Avenu
• SARCOA Agreement - Clio Senior Center

The Barbour County Commission adopted the FY 25 budget amendments, including funding for a jail oven. It also approved several service agreements covering wildlife control, software, sales‑tax administration, and a detention subsidy contract. Additional actions included selling a county vehicle, writing off solid‑waste bad debts, and scheduling a special meeting to consider the FY 26 budget.

• Approved FY 25 Budget Amendments and use of Fund 116 for jail oven (unanimous)
• Approved USDA cooperative service agreement for beaver trapping services (unanimous)
• Approved software services agreement with Diversified Computer Services LLC for FY 26 (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year sales tax administration agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics (unanimous)
• Approved FY 26 Long Term Detention Subsidy contract with Alabama Dept. of Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2004 Chevrolet Blazer to Road Department for $500 (unanimous)
• Wrote off $310,190.74 in solid‑waste bad debts (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY 26 budget special meeting for September 22, 2025 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission approved the FY 2026 County Transportation Plan and authorized a Waste Management dumpster agreement for the County Shop. It also approved a $5,000 grant for weather radios, awarded the inmate pharmaceuticals contract to Independent Health Services, and set new solid‑waste collection rates. Additional actions included approving a family burial plot on Cottonhill Road, exterior lighting at the Eufaula Courthouse, and a security‑camera system for the highway department.

• Approved FY 2026 County Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Waste Management dumpster agreement for County Shop (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 grant to purchase weather radios (unanimous)
• Awarded inmate pharmaceuticals contract to Independent Health Services (unanimous)
• Set solid‑waste rates: $39/month for one container, $15 for each additional (unanimous)
• Approved burial plot request for Vera Edwards at 805 Cottonhill Road (unanimous)
• Approved $13,520 exterior lighting quote for Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved $7,736.38 security‑camera system for highway department (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission held a public hearing on the proposed renovation and repairs of the Clayton Courthouse. Commissioners presented cost estimates of $5,752,000 for the work and a possible $6.5 million bond with annual payments of about $490,000. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission held a public hearing on July 17, 2025 to discuss repairs to the Clayton Courthouse. Commissioners presented an estimated repair cost of $5,752,000 and a potential $6.5 million bond issue with annual payments of about $490,000. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.

County Commission

The commission approved its consent agenda and several routine items. It tabled the exterior lighting quote for the Eufaula Courthouse and several board appointments. It awarded the lowest responsible bids for Rocky Mount Road ($4255,163.00) and County Road 20 ($332,839.00). Additional actions included increasing landfill petty cash and adding a handrail at the Clayton Courthouse.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Agenda, June minutes, etc.)
• Tabled exterior lighting quote for Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Tabled DHR and Industrial Development Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining three bids to clean carpet at Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Awarded bid $4255,163.00 to APA C for Rocky Mount Road (unanimous)
• Awarded bid $332,839.00 to Wiregrass Construction for County Road 20 (unanimous)
• Increased landfill petty cash from $200 to $300 (unanimous)
• Authorized third handrail installation at Clayton Courthouse steps (unanimous)

County Commission

The emergency meeting was called to address complaints of garbage not being collected for up to four weeks. Commissioners approved the use of temporary roll‑off dumpsters supplied by 121 Disposal Co. and authorized Chairman Shipman to execute the agreement. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Authorized use of temporary roll‑off dumpsters from 121 Disposal Co.
• Authorized Chairman Shipman to execute the dumpster agreement
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

County Commission

The commission unanimously approved awarding Bid 2025-12 for residential solid waste collection and disposal to 121 Disposal at $34.00 per container per month, with $11.98 for each additional container. The motion also authorized the chairman to sign the agreement. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved award of Bid 2025-12 to 121 Disposal (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to execute the agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agreement and bonds to install fiber utilities on county roads. It also approved a budget amendment for Youth Services, listed surplus assets, and reappointed members to the E‑911 and DHR boards. A request to place a fire‑department flagpole at the old courthouse was denied, while a book vending machine was approved.

• Approved agreement and bonds for fiber utilities on county roads (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved listing of surplus assets (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Logan to the E‑911 Board for a 4‑year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ronnie Ezell to the DHR Board for a 6‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved installation of Short the Squirrel book vending machine (unanimous, one abstention)
• Denied fire‑department flagpole request at old Eufaula Courthouse (majority No)
• Authorized negotiation of solid waste collection bid (unanimous)

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission unanimously adopted a resolution to participate in a back‑to‑school sales tax holiday on July 18‑20, 2025. It also approved the use of the Clio Health Clinic for employee exams, authorized a $9,822 purchase of a Welderator for the Highway Department, and approved an $11,575 HVAC replacement at the Eufaula Courthouse. Additional actions included appointing a water‑authority member, removing several highway assets for sale, and convening an executive session on pending litigation.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 for back‑to‑school sales tax holiday (unanimous)
• Authorized use of Clio Health Clinic for employee physicals and drug tests (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Welderator for Highway Dept. Service Truck, $9,822 (unanimous)
• Authorized removal and sale of listed highway assets via GovDeals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 to request change to coroner mileage reimbursement rate (unanimous)
• Approved $11,575 HVAC unit replacement at Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Bingham to Mount Andrew Water Authority (unanimous)
• Convene executive session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission unanimously approved a series of actions, including a lease renewal for the DHR building in Clayton, authorizing a grant application for weather radios, and permitting the county engineer to solicit landfill bids. It also approved changes to the senior‑center internet provider, voting‑equipment contracts, and the public‑input form. The solid‑waste contract with Meridian Waste was cancelled and the old Eufaula Courthouse property was slated for surplus and sealed‑bid sale. The appointment to the Mount Andrew Water Authority was tabled.

• Approved lease renewal with State of Alabama DHR for Clayton building ($1,175/month) – unanimous
• Authorized EMA Director to apply for Wiregrass RC&D grant for weather radios – unanimous
• Authorized County Engineer to solicit bids for landfill cell closures and new cell construction – unanimous
• Authorized change of internet provider at Clio Senior Center to Pea River Electric Broadband, telephone service to remain – unanimous
• Authorized contracts with municipalities for county voting equipment at $100 per item – unanimous
• Approved changes to public input form, adding deadline and contact information – unanimous
• Authorized cancellation of solid waste contract with Meridian Waste, Inc., and to solicit new bids – unanimous
• Approved surplus of Old Eufaula Courthouse property, advertising sealed bids and conveying title – unanimous

County Commission

The Barbour County Commission voted to adopt Resolution 2025-06, which opposes the proposed legislation changing qualifications for the county sheriff position. The motion received six yes votes and one no vote, so it carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adopt Resolution 2025-06 opposing sheriff qualification changes (6-1)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)