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Mon Jul 13, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission to vote on fiscal accountability policy, discuss retiree bonus
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, with several new business items including a vote on a resolution for a fiscal accountability policy, approval of a purchase of an asphalt compactor for Public Works, and an agreement for CR 93. A work session will discuss a lump sum bonus for retirees under Act 2026-608. The meeting also includes surplus and purchase of trailers for Solid Waste and an appointment to the ACCA Legislative Committee.
- Motion to adopt resolution for fiscal accountability policy
- Motion to approve purchase of asphalt compactor for Public Works
- Motion to approve and sign agreement for CR 93 for Public Works
- Motion to surplus three old utility trailers and purchase two new trailers for Solid Waste
- Work session discussion: ACT 2026-608 lump sum bonus for retirees 2026
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
JULY 13 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – JULY 13 , 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 8 , 2026 , MEETING AND
WORK SESSION .
b. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL
ACCOUNTABILITY POLICY .
c. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ASPHALT COMPACTOR FOR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT .
d. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN AGREEMENT FOR CR 93 FOR PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT.
e. MOTION TO SURPLUS THREE OLD UTILITY TRAILERS FOR SOLID WASTE
DEPARTMENT
f. MOTION TO PURCHASE TWO NEW TRAILERS FOR SOLID WAST E
DEPARTMENT.
g. MOTION TO APPOINT MEMBER TO THE ACCA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) COMMISSION
1. ACT 2026 -608 LUMP SUM BONUS FOR RETIREES 2026
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – JULY 27 , 202 6
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
Mon Jun 22, 2026
County Commission Agendas
County commission to discuss CR93 construction, appoint board members
The Jackson County Commission will consider approving minutes from prior meetings, appoint members to the Economic Development Authority and E911 boards, and discuss a fiscal accountability policy, a construction agreement for County Road 93, and the surplus of three old utility trailers replaced by two new ones. No final votes are scheduled on discussion items.
- Appointment of one member to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) board
- Appointment of two members to the E911 board
- Discussion of a construction agreement for County Road 93 (CR93)
- Discussion of a fiscal accountability policy
- Discussion of surplus three old utility trailers and replacement with two new trailers
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Jackson County Commission to vote on road improvements and budget amendments
The Commission will consider budget amendments for solid waste vehicle repairs and the June 16, 2026, run-off election. The body will also review agreements for I.T. network licensing and road improvements. Additionally, the Commission will address 2025 litigation and insolvents for the Revenue Commission Office.
- Road improvements agreement with C.T. Cumberland for CRs 96, 133, and 255
- Budget amendment for solid waste motor vehicle repairs and maintenance
- Budget amendment for June 16, 2026, run-off election
- 3-year network licensing agreement for the I.T. Department
- 2025 litigation and insolvents for the Revenue Commission Office
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
JUNE 8 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – JUNE 8 , 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SOLID WASTE REPAIRS
AND MAINTENANCE – MOTOR VEHICLE .
b. MOTION TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR JUNE 16, 2026, RUN -OFF
ELECTION.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN 3 -YEAR AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK
LICENSING FOR I.T. DEPARTMENT .
d. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIG N AGREEMENT WITH C.T. CUMBERLAND FOR
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ON CRs 96, 133, AND 255 .
e. MOTION TO APPROVE THE LITIGATION AN D INSOLVENTS IN THE YEAR OF
2025 FOR REVENUE COMMISSION OFFICE.
VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
VIII. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE – JUNE 22 , 202 6
X. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
June 8, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met June 8, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, and AJ Buckner. County Attorney John Porter
was also present and County Administrator Margaret Turner recorded the minutes of the
meeting. Chairman Bill Nance and Kevin McBride were absent.
Pro Tempore AJ Buckner noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Kennamer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda for June 8, 2026, was made by Commissioner Gulley. All
members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Awards and Presentations — Sheriff Rocky Harnen presented a Life Saving Award to Deputy
Brenda Fossett.
There were no public comments.
Meeting
Motion to approve budget amendment to increase Solid Waste repairs and maintenance —
motor vehicles by $50,000 was made by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner
Kennamer. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve budget amendment for June 16, 2026, run-off election for $80,000
expenditure and $40,000 revenue was made by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by
Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sign 3-year agreement for network licensing for I.T. Department was
made by Commissioner Kennamer and seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sig
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Tue May 26, 2026
County Commission Agendas
County commission to approve new administrator and maintenance contracts
The Jackson County Commission will approve the appointment of Margaret Turner as County Administrator and sign checks for warrants. The body will also consider contracts for courthouse lawn treatment and tree assessment services.
- Approve Margaret Turner as County Administrator
- Approve lawn treatment maintenance for courthouse and annex
- Approve tree assessment services for courthouse
- Approve Mike Ashburn for voting machine custodian
- Approve ALDOT Section 5311 public transit grant application
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✓ Decided: Jackson County Commission approves various administrative and maintenance actions
The Commission approved several resolutions regarding personnel changes and public records procedures. Additional approvals included courthouse maintenance, a transit grant application, and a DHR Board appointment. A $50,000 budget amendment for solid waste was proposed for the next meeting.
- Approved April 28, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
- Approved signature authority changes for County Administrator (unanimous)
- Approved resolution designating Margaret Turner as Open Records Act agent (unanimous)
- Approved procedures for public records requests (unanimous)
- Approved one-year lawn treatment with TruGreen for Courthouse and Annex (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000.00 tree assessment services with Alabama Arbor (unanimous)
- Approved ALDOT Section 5311 Public Transit Grant application (unanimous)
- Appointed Joshua Fralick to DHR Board term expiring April 30, 2030 (3-0)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
MAY 26, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – MAY 26, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 28 , 2026, MEETING AN D
WORK SESSION .
b. MOTION TO APPROVE SIGNATURES FOR WARRANTS (CHECKS) ISSUED BY
THE COUNTY EFFECTIVE MAY 27 , 2026, TO REMOVE MICHELE WILLIS AND
ADD MARGARET TURNER AS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARGARET
TURNER, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, TO CARRY OUT THE DIRECTIVES OF
THE OPEN RECORDS ACT, AS AMENDED BY ALA. ACT NO. 2024 -278.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR
ACCEPTING PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE LAWN TREATMENT MAINTENANCE FOR THE
COURTHOUSE AND ANNEX.
f. MOTION TO APPROVE TREE ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR THE COURTHOUSE .
g. MOTION TO APPROVE A ND SIGN ANNUAL ALDOT SECTION 5311 PUBLIC
TRANSIT GRANT APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL ON AGING.
h. MOTION TO NOMINATE AND APPOINT (1) MEMBER FOR AN UNEXPIRED
VACANCY ON THE DHR BOARD.
i. MOTION TO APPROVE THE QUOTE FROM MIKE AS HBURN FOR VOTING
MACHINE CUSTODIAN FO R JUNE 1 6, 2026 RUN OFF ELECTION.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) SOLID WASTE
1. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE – MOTOR VEHICLE BUDGET
b) PUBLI
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
May 26, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met May 26, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, AJ Buckner, and Kevin McBride. County
Attorney John Porter was also present and County Administrator Margaret Turner recorded the
minutes of the meeting. Paul Kennamer was absent.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Buckner led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the April 28, 2026, meeting and work session, with the
correction to Kevin McBride’s name, was made by Commissioner Buckner and seconded by
Commissioner McBride. Ali members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve signatures for warrants (checks) issued by the County effective May 27,
2026, to remove Michele Willis and add Margaret Turner as County Administrator was made by
Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Buckner, All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sign resolution designating Margaret Turner, County Administrator, to
carry out the directives of the Open Records Act, as amended by Ala. Act No. 2024-278 was
made by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner Buckner. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sign resolution adopting procedures for accepting public records
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Mon May 11, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Highlands Medical Center update and routine county business
The Jackson County Commission will meet on May 11, 2026, to approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive updates on several county operations. Discussion items include an update on Highlands Medical Center, upcoming park activities, landscaping and tree services, and network licensing. The meeting consists mainly of procedural items and informational updates with no proposed ordinances or financial actions.
- Highlands Medical Center update
- Update on upcoming park activities
- Landscaping and tree services discussion
- Network licensing update
- Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Commission approved contract for County Administrator and authorized salary negotiation
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, adopted the April 13 minutes, and moved into and out of executive session. It set aside the meeting rules and approved the contract for the County Administrator position, authorizing the chairman to negotiate salary. All motions were carried with affirmative votes from every member.
- Approved meeting agenda with added items (unanimous)
- Adopted April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Moved to Executive Session (unanimous)
- Exited Executive Session (unanimous)
- Set aside meeting rules (unanimous)
- Approved contract for County Administrator and authorized chairman to negotiate salary (unanimous)
- Adjourned until May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
MAY 11, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – MAY 11, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 13 , 2026, MEETING AN D
WORK SESSION .
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) COMMISSION
1. HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE
b) PARK
1. UPDATE ON UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
c) MAINTENANCE
1. LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICES
d) IT
1. NETWORK LICENSING
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – MAY 26 , 202 6 (DUE TO HOLIDAY)
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
May 11, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met May 11, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and Interim County Administrator
Michele Willis recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Kennamer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for May 11, 2026, with the
addition of item VII e) — Public Works 1. Improvements to CRs 96, 255, and 133 and item XI —
Executive Session was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner
Buckner. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the April 13, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner Buckner and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Work Session
Commission:
Highlands Medical Center Update — Update was provided by Ashley Bailey, President of
Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro.
Park:
Update on Upcoming Activities — Parks Director Doug Parrish discussed the 25" Annual
Catfish Festival which will be on Saturday, May 16" and the Paddle Event scheduled to begin @
9 am on Saturday, June 20",
Maintenance:
Landscaping and Tree S
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
County Commission Agendas
County to consider HVAC change order, insurance agreement, E-911 board appointment
The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items including adoption of March minutes, approval of an HVAC change order for the courthouse, an annual SHIP contract with TARCOG for the Council on Aging, ratification of a liability self-insurance fund agreement, and nomination of a member to the E-911 Board for an unexpired term. Public comments will be heard before new business.
- Motion to adopt minutes for March 23, 2026 meeting and work session
- Motion to approve and sign HVAC change order with Modern Heating and Cooling for Jackson County Courthouse
- Motion to approve and sign SHIP annual contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging
- Motion to approve and ratify agreement with Association of County Commissions of Alabama Liability Self-Insurance Fund, effective April 17, 2026
- Motion to nominate and appoint board member to E-911 Board for unexpired term
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✓ Decided: Commission appointed Johnny Robinson to the E-911 Board for an unexpired term
The commission approved its agenda, adopted the March 23 minutes, and approved several contracts and agreements, including an HVAC change order for the courthouse, a SHIP contract with TARCOG, and a liability self‑insurance agreement. Commissioners appointed Johnny Robinson to the E‑911 Board, with one abstention and the motion carried. The meeting concluded after brief executive‑session motions and was adjourned until May 11, 2026.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted March 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved HVAC change order with Modern Heating and Cooling (unanimous)
- Approved SHIP annual contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging (unanimous)
- Approved liability self‑insurance agreement with Association of County Commissions of Alabama (unanimous)
- Appointed Johnny Robinson to E‑911 Board; Gulley abstained, others aye (motion carried)
- Moved to Executive Session for potential litigation (unanimous)
- Adjourned until May 11, 2026 (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 28 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – APRIL 28, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 23 , 2026, MEETING AN D
WORK SESSION .
b. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN HVAC CHANGE ORDER WITH MODERN
HEATING AND COOLING FOR JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE .
c. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN SHIP ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH TARCOG
FOR COUNCIL ON AGING .
d. MOTION TO APPROVE AND RATIFY AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION WITH
ASSOCATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS OF ALABAMA LIAB ILITY SELF -
INSURANCE FUND, INC. EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2026.
e. MOTION TO NOMINATE AND APPOINT BOARD MEMBER TO E -911 BOARD
FOR UNEXPIRED TERM.
VII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
VIII. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE – MAY 11 , 202 6
X. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
April 28, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met April 28, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and Interim County Administrator
Michele Willis recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner McBride led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for April 28, 2026, with the
addition of item X — Executive Session was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded by
Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Awards and Presentations — Longevity certificates as follows:
Hunter Franks, Sheriff's Office — 5 years
Charles “David” Poole, Sheriff's Office — 10 years
Angie Miller, Jail (Sheriff's Office) — 15 years
There were no public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the March 23, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner McBride. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sign HVAC change order with Modern Heating and Cooling for Jackson
County Courthouse was made by Commissioner Kennamer and seconded by Commissioner
Gulley. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve and sign SHIP annual contract with TARCOG for Co
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission will vote on a construction agreement for County Road 452
The Jackson County Commission meeting on April 13, 2026 includes several motions. Commissioners will consider adopting minutes from prior meetings, approving striping of CR‑53, and signing a construction agreement for CR‑452. Additional actions involve appointing an interim county administrator, adopting open‑records procedures, and selecting a voting‑machine custodian for the May 19 primary election. The agenda also lists discussion items on a park boat‑rental lease, disposal of transit vehicles, maintenance services, and a new truck route for a rock quarry.
- Motion to approve striping of County Road 53
- Motion to approve and sign construction agreement for County Road 452
- Motion to approve warrants (checks) to replace Matthew Hamrick with Michele Willis as interim county administrator
- Motion to adopt resolution designating Michele Willis to carry out directives of the Open Records Act, Ala. Act No. 2024‑278
- Motion to approve quote from Mike Ashburn for voting machine custodian for the May 19, 2026 primary election
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✓ Decided: County Commission approves boat rental lease and updates administrator job description
The commission unanimously approved a lease agreement with Islands Boat Rentals to operate a boat rental service starting May 1, 2026. It also adopted a revised job description for the Interim County Administrator. Additional motions approved construction agreements, road striping, public‑records procedures, and a voting‑machine custodian contract.
- Approved lease agreement with Islands Boat Rentals for boat rental (unanimous)
- Approved revised County Administrator job description (unanimous)
- Approved construction agreement and resolution for CR‑452 (unanimous)
- Approved striping of County Road 53 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution adopting procedures for public records requests (unanimous)
- Approved quote for voting‑machine custodian for May 19 primary election (unanimous)
- Approved signatures for warrants to replace County Administrator with Michele Willis (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and work session for April 13 meeting (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
APRIL 1 3, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – APRIL 1 3, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 9, 2026, MEETING AN D
WORK SESSION AND MARCH 23, 20 26, MEETING AND WORK SESSION.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE THE STRIPING OF CR -53.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR CR -452.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE SIGNATURES FOR WARRANTS (CHECKS) ISSUED BY
THE COUNTY EFF ECTIVE APRIL 14 , 2026 , TO REMOVE MATTHEW HAMRICK
AND ADD MICHELE WILLIS AS INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE A ND SIGN RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MICHELE
WILLIS, INTERIM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, TO CARRY OUT THE
DIRECTIVES OF THE OPEN RECORDS ACT, AS AMENDED BY ALA. ACT NO.
2024 -278.
f. MOTION TO APPROVE AND SIGN RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR
ACCEPTING PUBLIC RECORDS R EQUESTS.
g. MOTION TO APPROVE THE QUOTE FROM MIKE ASHBURN FOR VOTING
MACHINE CUSTODIAN FOR MAY 19, 2026 , PRIMARY ELECTION.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) PARK
1. BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS BUILDING LEASE
b) COUNCIL ON AGING
1. DISPOSAL OF ALDOT TRANSIT VEHICLES
c) MAINTENANCE
1. LANDSCAPING AND TREE SERVICES
2. HVAC CHANGE ORDER
d) COMMISSION
1. REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
April 13, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met April 13, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley (Tardy 3 minutes), Paul Kennamer, AJ
Buckner, and Kevin McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and Interim County
Administrator Michele Willis recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Chairman Nance led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for April 13, 2026, with the
change to item VI (a) to remove March 23, 2026, meeting and work session minutes and the
change of item Vic) to add to the motion “and approve the resolution” was made by
Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards or presentations.
Public Comments — The Daughters of the American Revolution, a volunteer organization that
promotes historic preservation, patriotism, and American history requested that the Jackson
County Commission support a resolution marking the support of the Daughters of American
Revolution for the 250 semiquincentennial birthday of our nation and for the Chairman to sign
the resolution.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the March 9, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner Buckner and seconded by Commissioner McBride. All members voted
affirmative
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission to vote on FY2026 local roads plan and related funding
The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including the purchase of a new mower for the county park and the surplus of an old mower. It will also vote on the FY2026 Local Roads Plan and the use of Fund 410 Rebuild Alabama bond money for FY2025 and FY2026 road programs. Additionally, the commission will allocate General Fund (001) money to reimburse the Three Cent Gas Tax Fund (100) and the Gasoline Tax Fund (111) for FY2026 road expenditures. A work session will discuss CR 53 striping and a construction agreement for CR 452.
- Motion to approve purchase of new mower for Jackson County Park
- Motion to surplus old mower for Jackson County Park
- Motion to approve FY2026 Local Roads Plan
- Motion to approve expenditure for FY2025 and FY2026 Local Roads Programs using Fund 410 Rebuild Alabama bond money
- Motion to allocate General Fund (001) money to reimburse the Three Cent Gas Tax Fund (100) and the Gasoline Tax Fund (111) for FY2026 Local Roads Program expenditures
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✓ Decided: County Commission appoints Michele Willis as interim administrator
The commission unanimously approved several items, including the creation of a truck route for a rock quarry in Bridgeport and the purchase of a new park mower for $13,669.04. It adopted the FY2026 local roads plan and authorized $1,524,042 in bond-funded road expenditures. The board also appointed Michele Willis as interim County Administrator with an adjusted salary and set the next meeting for April 13, 2026.
- Approved agenda addition for truck route creation (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new park mower for $13,669.04 (unanimous)
- Approved surplus of old park mower (unanimous)
- Approved FY2026 local roads plan (unanimous)
- Approved $1,524,042 bond-funded road expenditures for FY2025/2026 (unanimous)
- Approved General Fund reimbursement of gas tax funds for FY2026 roads (unanimous)
- Appointed Michele Willis as Interim County Administrator with adjusted salary (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until April 13, 2026 (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
MARCH 23 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – MARCH 23, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW MOWER FOR JACKSON COUNTY
PARK .
b. MOTION TO SURPLUS OLD MOWER FOR JACKSON COUNTY PARK .
c. MOTION TO APPROVE FY2026 LOCAL ROADS PLAN .
d. MOTION TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE FOR THE FY2025 LOCAL ROADS
PROGRAM AND FY2026 LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM USING FUND 410 REBUILD
ALABAMA BOND MONEY.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF GENERAL FUND (001) MONEY
TO REIMBURSE THE THREE CENT GAS TAX FUND (100) AND THE GASOLINE
TAX FUND (111) FOR FY2026 LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM EXPENDITURES.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) PUBLIC WORKS
1. CR 53 STRIPING
2. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR CR 452
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – APRIL 13 , 202 6
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
March 23, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met March 23, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride (Tardy 2 minutes). County Attorney John Porter was also present and County
Administrator Matthew Hamrick recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Kennamer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for March 23, 2026, with the
addition of item VII a) 3. Creation of truck route for rock quarry in Bridgeport was made by
Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner Buckner. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to approve purchase of new mower from TriGreen Equipment for $13,669.04 for
Jackson County Park was made by Commissioner Buckner and seconded by Commissioner
Kennamer. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to surplus old mower for Jackson County Park was made by Commissioner McBride and
seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve FY2026 local roads plan was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded
by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
List of Roads to Resurface
County Road | Length (mile} Cost
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission will vote on panic button purchase for courthouse and annex
The Jackson County Commission meeting will consider several procurement motions, including buying and installing panic buttons for the courthouse and annex, approving a JM Wood surplus equipment proposal, and authorizing buyer's orders for replacement equipment. The commission will also discuss park equipment changes and the FY 2026 local roads plan, covering road selections and fund allocations. All items are presented for vote or discussion in the new business and discussion sections.
- Motion to approve purchase and installation of panic buttons for courthouse & annex
- Motion to approve JM Wood proposal and surplus equipment listed on the proposal
- Motion to approve buyer's orders to purchase replacement equipment
- Park discussion: purchase of new mower and surplus of old mower
- Public Works discussion: FY 2026 local roads plan – road selections and fund allocations
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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved a Safe Streets 4 All contract with Kimley‑Horn
The commission approved several items, including the purchase of panic buttons for the courthouse, equipment purchases from JM Wood and Kenworth, and a contract with Kimley‑Horn Associates for the Safe Streets 4 All project. They also hired a permanent personnel clerk for HR and appointed Tiffany Whitehead as interim Personnel Director. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved agenda for March 9, 2026 (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes from February 23 and 25, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase and installation of panic buttons for Courthouse and Annex (unanimous)
- Approved JM Wood proposal and surplus equipment (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of replacement equipment from Kenworth of Huntsville (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Kimley‑Horn Associates for Safe Streets 4 All and authorized chair to sign (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of a permanent personnel clerk for HR (unanimous)
- Appointed Tiffany Whitehead to interim Personnel Director (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
MARCH 9 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – MARCH 9 , 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOT ION TO ADO PT THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 23 , 2026 , MEETING
AND WORK SESSION AND FEBRUARY 25, 2026, SPECIAL WORK SESSION .
b. MOTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PANIC BUTTONS
FOR COURTHOUSE & COURTHOUSE ANNEX.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE JM WOOD PROPOSAL AND SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
LISTED ON THE PROPOSAL .
d. MOTION TO APPROVE BUYERS ORDERS TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) PARK
1. PURCHASE OF NEW MOWER
2. SURPLUS THE OLD MOWER
b) PUBLIC WORKS
1. FY 2026 LOCAL ROADS PLAN
SELECTION OF ROADS FOR 2026 LOCAL ROADS PROGRAM
ALLOCATION OF REBUILD ALABAMA MONEY TO FY2025 AND
FY2026 ROAD PROGRAM
ALLO CATION OF GENERAL FUND MONEY T O FY2026 ROAD
PROGRAM
2. UPDATE CR -18 GRANT
3. SS4A CONSULTANT SCOPE OF SERVICES AND AGREEMENT
c) COMMISSION
1. HR CLERK POSITION
2. HYTOP PROPERTY
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
March 9, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met March 9, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those in
attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner (Tardy 3
minutes), and Kevin McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and County
Administrator Matthew Hamrick recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Kennamer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for March 9, 2026, was made
by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the February 23, 2026, meeting and work session and
February 25, 2026, special work session was made by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by
Commissioner Buckner. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve purchase and installation of panic buttons for Courthouse and Courthouse
Annex was made by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All
members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve JM Wood proposal and surplus equipment listed on the proposal was made
by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve buyer's order to purchase re
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission to consider budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers
The Jackson County Commission meeting on February 23, 2026 will consider several motions, including adopting the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, approving a surplus 1997 Ford F150 for the Parks Department, and approving a budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers. The commission will also discuss items such as panic buttons for the courthouse and annex, the HyTop property, and placement of a 250‑year memorial tree.
- Motion to adopt the minutes for the February 9, 2026 meeting and work session
- Motion to approve surplus of 1997 FORD F150 for Parks Department
- Motion to approve budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers
- Motion to nominate and appoint board member for unexpired term on Department of Human Resources Board
- Discussion of panic buttons for courthouse & annex
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✓ Decided: Commission approved $7,926.20 budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers
The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and adopted the February 9 minutes. It also approved a surplus 1997 Ford F150 for the Parks Department and a $7,926.20 budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers. Commissioners appointed Samuel Houston to the DHR board for the remainder of the term, and the meeting was adjourned until March 9, 2026.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted February 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved surplus 1997 Ford F150 for Parks Department (unanimous)
- Approved $7,926.20 budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers (unanimous)
- Appointed Samuel Houston to unexpired DHR board term (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until March 9, 2026 (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ES TABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROVE AGENDA OF MEETI NG – FEBRUARY 23, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PR ESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 9, 2026, MEETING
AND WORK SESSION.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE SURPLUS OF 1 997 FORD F150 FOR PARKS
DEPARTMENT.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CR-17 PAVEMENT
MARKERS.
d. MOTION TO NOMI NATE AND APPOINT BOARD MEMBER FOR UNEXPIRED
TERM ON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) COMMISSION
1. PANIC BUTTONS FOR COURTHOUSE & COURTHOUSE ANNEX
2. HYTOP PROPERTY
3. PLACEMENT OF 250- YEAR MEMORIAL TREE
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – MARCH 9, 2026
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
February 23, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met February 23, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those
in attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, and Kevin McBride.
County Attorney John Porter was also present and County Administrator Matthew Hamrick
recorded the minutes of the meeting. AJ Buckner was absent.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Gulley led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session with the removal of Vil a 2
Hytop Property, as this item was requested to be spoken about at the next meeting, for
February 23, 2026, was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner
Kennamer. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the February 9, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve surplus of 1997 Ford F150 for Parks Department was made by
Commissioner Kennamer and seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve budget amendment for CR-17 pavement markers by increasing Fund 119
expenditure budget by $7,926.20 was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded by
Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted af
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission will vote on adopting a mass notification system for EMA
The Jackson County Commission meeting will consider several routine items. Commissioners will vote to adopt the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting, approve a mass notification system for the Emergency Management Agency, and approve pavement markers for County Road 17. The agenda also includes updates on Highlands Medical Center, a proposal to place a 250‑year memorial tree, and discussion of a surplus 1997 Ford F150. Public comments and staff reports are scheduled.
- Adopt minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting
- Approve mass notification system for EMA
- Approve pavement markers for County Road 17 (CR‑17)
- Highlands Medical Center update
- Placement of a 250‑year memorial tree
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✓ Decided: Commission approved $37,122 upgrade to county siren system
The commission unanimously approved a $37,122.14 upgrade to the mass notification siren system and transferred the amount from the General Fund to the EMA Fund. It also approved the agenda amendment to include a budget change, adopted the January 28 minutes, and added pavement markers for CR‑17 to the 2025 striping list. The meeting was then adjourned until February 23, 2026.
- Approved agenda amendment to include budget change (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved mass notification system upgrade and $37,122.14 fund transfer (unanimous)
- Approved addition of pavement markers for CR‑17 on 2025 striping list (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting until February 23, 2026 (unanimous)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ES TABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROVE AGENDA OF ME ETING – FEBRUARY 9, 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PR ESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOTION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 28, 2026, MEETING
AND WORK SESSION.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE MASS NOTI FICATION SYSTEM FOR EMA.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE PAVE MENT MARKERS FOR CR-17.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) COMMISSION
1. HIGHLANDS MEDICAL CENTER UPDATE
2. PLACEMENT OF 250 YEAR MEMORIAL TREE
b) PARK
1. SURPLUS 1997 FORD F150
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – FEBRUARY 23, 2026
XI. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
February 9, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met February 9, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those
in attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and County Administrator Matthew
Hamrick recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner McBride led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session with the modification to VI b
motion to include “and amend the budget” for February 9, 2026, was made by Commissioner
Buckner and seconded by Commissioner McBride. All members voted affirmatively, motion
carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the January 28, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner Buckner and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer, All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve mass notification system with upgrade to the sirens and amend the General
Fund (001) Transfer out and the EMA Fund (152) Transfer in by $37,122.14 was made by
Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner McBride. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve addition of pavement markers for CR-17 on the 2025 striping list was made
by Commissioner Kennamer and seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission will vote to approve an architectural firm for courthouse renovation
The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including approving an architectural firm to handle courthouse renovations and authorizing the chairman to sign the contract. Other actions include rescinding a 2023 solid‑waste agreement, amending campground and marina rules to ban residential use of boat slips, and adopting the minutes from the January 12 meeting. Discussion items cover courthouse annex panic buttons, a mass‑notification system, and public‑works projects such as pavement markers and a consultant selection.
- Motion to approve architectural firm for courthouse renovation and allow commission chairman to sign contract
- Motion to rescind the solid waste agreement for property owner's responsibility for renter’s account (approved Dec 20, 2023)
- Motion to amend Jackson County campground and marina rules to prohibit residential use of boat slips
- Discussion of courthouse annex panic buttons
- Discussion of mass notification system
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✓ Decided: Commission approved new marina rules and selected SS4A consultant
The Jackson County Commission unanimously approved engineering services for the courthouse renovation, rescinded the 2023 solid‑waste agreement, and adopted new rules restricting residential use of boat slips at the county marina. The board also approved Kimley‑Horn as the SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads) consultant. All motions passed with affirmative votes from every commissioner.
- Approved Bill Whittaker Architecture for courthouse engineering services (unanimous)
- Rescinded the Solid Waste agreement approved Dec 20 2023 (unanimous)
- Amended campground and marina rules to prohibit residential use of boat slips (unanimous)
- Approved selection of Kimley‑Horn as SS4A consultant (unanimous)
- Approved the 2025 County Rebuild Alabama annual report (unanimous)
- Adopted the minutes from the Jan 12 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda and work session for Jan 28 2026 (unanimous)
- Set aside rules (motion passed unanimously)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
JANUARY 26 , 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROVE AGENDA OF MEETING – JANUARY 26 , 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOT ION TO ADOPT THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 12 , 2026, MEETING
AND WORK SESSION.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE ARCHITECT URAL FIRM FOR COURTHOUSE
RENOVATION AND COMMISSION CHAIRMAN TO SIGN CONTRACT.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2025 COUNTY REBUILD ALABAMA ANNUAL
REPORT.
d. MOTION TO RESCIND THE SOLID WASTE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR RENTER’S ACCOUNT WHICH WAS
APPROVED DECEMBER 20, 2023 .
e. MOTION TO AMEND THE CURRENT JACKSON COUNTY CAMPGROUND AND
MARINA RULES TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TO BE EFFECTIVE ON THE
FIRST DAY OF THE NEXT MONTH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
ADOPTION OF THIS MOTION:
The rental of any boat slip within the Jackson County Park Marina shall be for
recreational purposes only and shall in no manner be utilized for residential purposes.
Renters of Recreational Boat Slips on any dock at the Jackson County Campground
Marina shall be prohibited from maintaining their rented boat slip for residential
purposes. No boat slip renter or any guests shall be allowed to live on their vessel in
the marina. In accordance with existing Policy, each boat slip renter must maintain a
permanent residential add
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
January 28, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met January 28, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those
in attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and County Administrator Matthew
Hamrick recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Commissioner Kennamer led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for January 28, 2026, was made
by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Buckner. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Awards and Presentations: Longevity certificates were presented:
Dawn Terreil — 10 years
Anthony Lands ~ 5 years
Cody Wilson — 5 years
There were no public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the January 12, 2026, meeting and work session was made by
Commissioner Buckner and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve Bill Whittaker Architecture to provide engineering services for courthouse
renovation and Commission Chairman to sign contract was made by Commissioner McBride
and seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve the 2025 County Rebuild Alabama annual report was made by
Commissioner Kennamer and seconded by Commissioner Buckner. All memb
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
County Commission Agendas
Commission will vote on courthouse repair change order and holiday schedule
The Jackson County Commission meeting includes three motions: adopting the December 22, 2025 minutes, approving the 2026 holiday schedule, and approving a change order for structural repairs to the courthouse. The commission will also discuss solid waste property‑owner fees, a park issue titled “Living at the Docks,” and review the FY 2025 County Rebuild Alabama annual report. No other items are listed.
- Motion to adopt minutes for the December 22, 2025 meeting
- Motion to approve the 2026 holiday schedule
- Motion to approve change order for courthouse structural repair
- Discussion of solid waste property owner fees
- Discussion of park issue “Living at the Docks”
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✓ Decided: Commission approves courthouse repair change order and adopts holiday schedule
The commission approved its agenda, adopted the December 22, 2025 minutes, and approved the 2026 holiday schedule. It also approved change order #07 with P & C Construction, Inc. for courthouse structural repairs. The body moved into and out of executive session and adjourned until the next meeting on Jan. 26, 2026.
- Approved agenda for Jan 12, 2026 meeting (all members affirmative)
- Adopted minutes from Dec 22, 2025 meeting (all members affirmative)
- Approved 2026 holiday schedule (all members affirmative)
- Approved change order #07 with P & C Construction, Inc. for courthouse structural repair (all members affirmative)
- Moved to executive session (all members affirmative)
- Exited executive session (all members affirmative)
- Adjourned until Jan 26, 2026 (all members affirmative)
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
AGENDA
JANUARY 1 2, 2026
I. CALL TO ORDER, WELCOME –
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER , AND PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE –
III. APPROV E AGENDA OF MEETING – JANUARY 12 , 2026
IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
V. PUBLIC COMMENT S –
MEETING
VI. NEW BUSINESS –
a. MOT ION TO ADO PT THE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 22 , 2025, MEETING
AND WORK SESSION.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2026 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR COURTHOUSE STRUCTURAL
REPAIR.
WORK SESSION
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS –
a) SOLID WASTE
1. PROPERTY OWNER FEES
b) PARK
1. LIVING AT THE DOCKS
c) PUBLIC WORKS
1. FY 2025 COUNTY REBUILD ALABAMA ANNUAL REPORT
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF:
A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
B. COUNTY ENGINEER
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY
D. OTHER
IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION –
DISTRICT 1, CHRIS GULLEY
DISTRICT 2, PAUL KENNAMER
DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE
CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – JANUARY 26, 202 6
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII. ADJOURN MEETING
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Jackson County Commission
Board Meeting
January 12, 2026
The Jackson County Commission met January 12, 2026, in the Commission boardroom. Those
in attendance were Chairman Bill Nance, Chris Gulley, Paul Kennamer, AJ Buckner, and Kevin
McBride. County Attorney John Porter was also present and County Administrator Matthew
Hamrick recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Chairman Nance noted that a quorum was present. John Porter gave the invocation and
Chairman Nance led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the agenda of the meeting and work session for January 12, 2026, was made
by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
There were no awards, presentations, or public comments.
Meeting
Motion to adopt the minutes for the December 22, 2025, meeting and work session was made
by Commissioner Gulley and seconded by Commissioner Kennamer. All members voted
affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve the 2026 holiday schedule was made by Commissioner Buckner and
seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Motion to approve change order #07 with P & C Construction, Inc. for courthouse structural
repair was made by Commissioner McBride and seconded by Commissioner Gulley. All
members voted affirmatively, motion carried.
Work Session
Solid Waste:
Property Owner Fees — John Porter discussed the Alabama Attorney General’s Opinion
that, while not identical to Jac
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