Jacksons' Gap public meetings in 2021

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission met on December 27, 2021, and approved several personnel hires, including Melanie Craddock for Clerk II, Cody Henegar for HMT-I, Garon Machen for Assistant County Engineer, and Misty Perkins for Grant & Project Coordinator. They also rejected the March 8, 2021 bids for the Liberty Lane Building roof replacement, approved resolutions for the Local Road Safety Initiative, Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care, and Jackson County Nutrition Program, and approved the purchase of Kenworth heavy duty trucks. The meeting included a work session and an executive session, with no substantive decisions made on the deferred items.

• Rejected March 8, 2021 bids for Liberty Lane Building roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Melanie Craddock for Clerk II at Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Cody Henegar for HMT-I at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Garon Machen for Assistant County Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Misty Perkins for Grant & Project Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and sale of 2002 Mack refuse truck (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Local Road Safety Initiative Project No. JCP 36-59-21 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kenworth heavy duty trucks (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session to discuss the 2022 local road resurfacing selection, an update from a committee on the use of county-owned buildings, options for the Bryant Senior Center, and a resolution regarding pending opioid litigation. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Local road resurfacing selection for 2022
• Update from committee on use of county-owned buildings
• Update on Bryant Senior Center options
• Resolution regarding pending opioid litigation

The Jackson County Commission held a special work session on December 17, 2021, discussing road resurfacing, hiring an assistant county engineer, purchasing trucks, and the Liberty Lane building. The only formal action taken was approving a resolution to join the opioid litigation settlement with Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceuticals, with all members voting affirmatively. Other items were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved opioid litigation settlement resolution and sign-on agreement (unanimous)
• Set aside Open Meeting Act rules to vote on resolution due to deadline (unanimous)
• Discussed road resurfacing selections; more financial data to be gathered
• Discussed hiring Assistant County Engineer; placed on next agenda
• Discussed ordering 5 tri-axle trucks, 3 medium duty trucks, 1 day-cab truck; placed on next agenda
• Discussed Liberty Lane building roof repair; action needed quickly, more info later
• Discussed Bryant Senior Center options; more info later

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several routine items including approving minutes, the 2022 holiday schedule, and employee leave rollover. They will also consider resolutions for ARPA fund expenditures, including a premium pay program and hiring to pre-pandemic levels, as well as pay increases and a job description change for the Chief Appraiser. The meeting includes a work session to discuss sanitation, public works projects, and a policy change to add pregnancy to sick leave donation.

• Approve 2022 holiday schedule
• Approve ARPA fund expenditure resolution for increasing employees to pre-pandemic levels
• Adopt premium pay program implementation policies and procedures
• Approve step increase for Chief Appraiser in Mapping and Appraisal Department
• Award Sheriff and Jail uniforms bid

The Jackson County Commission met on December 13, 2021, with all present members voting affirmatively on all motions. They approved the 2022 holiday schedule, allowed employees over the 600-hour annual cap to roll over 8 hours into 2022, and approved resolutions for the Danny Kendall Johnson Foundation, Jackson County Water Authority, Joint Bidding Program, ARPA fund designations, and a Premium Pay Program. They also approved job description changes, pay increases, a cabin cleaning contract, and a Sheriff and Jail Uniforms bid.

• Approved 2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 8-hour rollover for employees over 600-hour cap (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Danny Kendall Johnson Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Jackson County Water Authority (unanimous)
• Approved job description change for Chief Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Erik Sentell (unanimous)
• Approved pay increase for Andy Ingleright (unanimous)
• Approved cabin cleaning contract with Tami Bias Dba Two Girls & A Broom (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several personnel actions, including hiring a temporary employee, promotions, and filling board vacancies, as well as approving the 2021-2022 road striping list and a line of credit. During the work session, they will discuss job description changes, pay increases, road resurfacing selections, holidays, and other items.

• Hiring temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal Office
• Promotion of Engineer Assistant-I to Engineer Assistant-II at Public Works
• Approval of 2021-2022 Road Striping List
• Line of credit at First Southern State Bank
• Discussion of 2022 State/County Holidays

The Jackson County Commission approved several personnel actions, including hiring Johnny Green as a temporary employee, promoting Billy Joe Goff, and appointing Cody Knight and Travis Carter to Public Works positions. The board also approved the 2021-2022 striping list, a line of credit at First Southern State Bank, and appointed Dr. Linda Rogers to the DHR Board and Ryan Putman to the E911 Board. Several items were deferred to future meetings, including a pay increase for a contract appraiser, 2022 county holidays, and a resolution for 'Danny's Law'.

• Approved hiring Johnny Green as temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Billy Joe Goff to Engineer Assistant-II (unanimous)
• Approved Cody Knight for Lead Mechanic position (unanimous)
• Approved Travis Carter for Maintenance Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-2022 Striping list (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Linda Rogers to DHR Board (3-0)
• Appointed Ryan Putman to E911 Board (3-0)
• Approved line of credit at First Southern State Bank (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, to vote on several items including a donation to the Liberty Learning Civic Program, paying for an assessment of Liberty Lane building repairs, approving a park maintenance employee, and adding an extra Thanksgiving holiday. The agenda also includes discussion items on a temporary employee, building committee report, park at Hytop, and road projects.

• Donation to Liberty Learning Civic Program
• Pay for assessment of Liberty Lane building repairs/improvements
• Approve park maintenance employee at Jackson County Park
• Step increase for employee in Mapping and Appraisal Department
• Add November 24, 2021 as extra Thanksgiving holiday

The Jackson County Commission approved several routine items, including a $2,500 donation to the Liberty Learning Civic Program, a $750 payment for a building assessment, and hiring Austin Beatty for a park maintenance position. They also approved a resolution recognizing Retired Teacher's Day and added an extra holiday for Thanksgiving. No major policy decisions were made; most items were administrative or routine.

• Approved $2,500 donation to Liberty Learning Civic Program (unanimous)
• Approved $750 payment to David Tubbs for Liberty Lane Building assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Park Director driving County truck home at $3 per day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation and agreement for Tennessee Riverline (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Austin Beatty for full-time Park Maintenance position (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2021 as extra Thanksgiving holiday (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recognizing November 16, 2021 as Retired Teacher's Day (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several new business items, including accepting grant funding from the Economic Development Administration and the Community Development Block Grant-Consolidated program. The body will also establish speed limits for County Road 26 and County Road 451 and reject the current bid for Sheriff's office uniforms to rebid. Discussion items cover public works projects, park operations, and building repairs.

• Approve resolution for ACCA Workers' Compensation Self-Insurers Fund
• Approve speed limit resolution for County Road 26 from Alabama Highway 79 to Alabama Highway 79
• Approve speed limit resolution for County Road 451 from County Road 18 to County Road 47
• Approve resolution for grant funds through EDA’s Economic Adjustment Assistance
• Approve resolution for additional CDBG-CV grant funding

The Jackson County Commission met on October 25, 2021, and approved several items including resolutions for worker's compensation, speed limits, grant funds, and a job description. They also rejected and rebid a uniforms bid, surplused a mower, and rejected the only bid for a park cleaning contract to allow negotiations. All votes were unanimous with all present members voting affirmatively.

• Approved ACCA Worker's Compensation Self-Insurers Fund resolution (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of mower at Jackson County Park (unanimous)
• Rejected and rebid uniforms bid for Sheriff Office and Jail (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit resolution for County Road 26 (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit resolution for County Road 451 (unanimous)
• Approved Lead Mechanic job description (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for Assistant County Engineer (unanimous)
• Rejected only bid for park cleaning contract, allowed negotiations (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session on October 22, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the County Commission Board Room. The only item for discussion is the American Rescue Plan Act funding available for Jackson County. This is a work session, so no formal decisions are expected.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funding available for Jackson County

The Jackson County Commission held a special work session to discuss projects and requests related to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The meeting was a general discussion only, and no formal decisions were made. The commission adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold a public hearing on vacating part of County Road 471 and consider several motions, including increasing the county's share for extending water services to the Wannville-Coffee Ferry community from $300,000 to $386,000. They will also discuss authorizing a declaratory judgment action regarding the Omnibus Pay Act's application to the probate judge, approving a solid waste budget amendment, purchasing property at Hytop for park expansion, and promoting two sanitation employees. The agenda includes work session discussions on park equipment, sheriff uniforms, and public works items.

• Public hearing on vacating a portion of County Road 471
• Motion to increase water service extension funding to $386,000 for Wannville-Coffee Ferry
• Authorize county attorney to pursue declaratory judgment on Omnibus Pay Act
• Approve budget amendment for Solid Waste Department
• Purchase property at Hytop for county park system extension

The Jackson County Commission approved vacating a portion of County Road 471, increased funding for water services to Wannville-Coffee Ferry from $300,000 to $386,000, and approved a budget amendment for the Solid Waste Department. It also authorized the County Attorney to pursue a declaratory judgment on the Omnibus Pay Act's application to the Probate Judge, approved buying property at Hytop for park expansion, and promoted two sanitation drivers. Several items were only discussed for future agendas, including speed limit requests and a new mower surplus.

• Approved vacating a portion of County Road 471
• Increased county share for Wannville-Coffee Ferry water services to $386,000 (66% county, 34% water authority)
• Approved Solid Waste Department budget amendment
• Authorized County Attorney to pursue declaratory judgment on Omnibus Pay Act for Probate Judge
• Approved purchase of property at Hytop for park system, with loan from General Fund
• Promoted Dennis Heard and Shannon Paschal from Driver I to Driver II
• Adopted minutes from September 14 and September 27 meetings
• Approved agenda with addition for the vacating item

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission approved the FY 2022 budget, which includes a new pay scale with 3% between steps, a $0.75 starting pay increase for Grade1/Step1, and a minimum $0.30 across-the-board increase for all current employees (excluding commissioners and the chairman, who declined). The commission also approved several other items, including the American Rescue Plan Act funding for premium pay, a gas and diesel bid, and multiple appointments to boards. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2022 budget with new pay scale (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for ARPA funding for premium pay (unanimous)
• Awarded Jat Oil annual gas and diesel bid for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Communication Tower rebuild & repair by MCA (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Park truck (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse Security and Safety Rules and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Sheila Gifford as Bus Driver for Rural Public Transportation (unanimous)
• Appointed 3 members to Jackson County Health Care Authority, 2 to DHR, 1 to Personnel Board (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, a utility agreement for Knox Landing, FY 2022 annual bids, a resolution setting the coroner's salary, and a hiring recommendation for a transit/COA clerk. The work session will discuss options for the Bryant Senior Center, updating a communications tower, a surplus truck, a grant coordinator job description, and courthouse security rules.

• Approve minutes from Aug 30 and Sept 1 meetings
• Approve Knox Landing utility agreement
• Approve FY 2022 annual bids
• Approve resolution for coroner's salary
• Approve hiring recommendation for transit/COA clerk

The Jackson County Commission approved the FY 2022 annual bids except for gas and diesel, which were rebid under an emergency declaration with opening set for September 23, 2021. The board also approved the Knox Landing Utility Agreement, a resolution for the Coroner's salary, and the hiring of Shelby Fralick for a Transit/COA clerk position. Several items were deferred to future meetings, including Bryant Senior Center building options, a communications tower update, a surplus truck, and a grant/project coordinator job description.

• Approved FY 2022 annual bids, excluding gas and diesel (unanimous)
• Rebid gas and diesel under emergency declaration, opening Sept 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Knox Landing Utility Agreement and authorized Chairman to sign (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Coroner's salary (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Shelby Fralick for Transit/COA clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from Aug 30 and Sept 1 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for Sept 13 meeting and work session (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several personnel recommendations and a sewer rate increase at Jackson County Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding CDBG-CV grants, board vacancies, and public works utility agreements.

• Sewer rate increase at Jackson County Park
• Public hearing for vacating a portion of County Road 471
• Repair of dock at Sportsman Landing
• Hiring recommendations for Mapping Clerk, Probate Clerk, Maintenance Superintendent, and Temporary Custodian
• Railroad grade crossing hazard elimination grant

The Jackson County Commission approved a sewer rate increase at Jackson County Park, authorized advertising for a public hearing to vacate part of County Road 471, and approved repairs to the dock at Sportsman Landing. The board also approved several personnel hires, including a Mapping Clerk, Probate Clerk, Maintenance Superintendent, and a temporary custodian, along with a credit card policy and a railroad crossing grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sewer rate increase at Jackson County Park (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for public hearing to vacate part of County Road 471 (unanimous)
• Approved repair of dock at Sportsman Landing (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jerrica Cornelison as Mapping Clerk 1 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Beth Rich as Probate Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Christopher Jordan as Maintenance Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Donna Grider as Temporary Custodian for 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved Railroad Grade Crossing Hazard Elimination grant with 10% match on County Road 33 (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several administrative and operational items, including purchasing two Mack trucks for solid waste, adjusting job descriptions and creating a new clerk position at the Council on Aging, and approving a shoreline stabilization project with Scottsboro. They will also discuss lawn care, a sewer rate increase, and a road vacation during the work session.

• Purchase of 2 Mack trucks with side loader for Solid Waste Department
• Create full-time Transportation/COA Clerk position at Council on Aging
• Shoreline stabilization project at Council on Aging with City of Scottsboro
• FY 2022 Senior RX contract with TARCOG
• Replace 1 HVAC unit at Council on Aging building

The Jackson County Commission approved the purchase of two Mack trucks with side loaders for the Solid Waste department at a total cost of $630,676.00. The board also approved several other items, including a shoreline stabilization project at the Council on Aging, job description changes for multiple positions, and the FY 2022 SenioRX contract with TARCOG. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 2 Mack trucks with side loader from Nextran Truck Centers for $630,676.00 (unanimous)
• Approved shoreline stabilization project at Council on Aging in partnership with City of Scottsboro (50% of $39,235) (unanimous)
• Approved job description changes and pay classification for Maintenance Superintendent at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved job description changes for Maintenance Supervisor at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved job description changes for Shop Supervisor at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 SenioRX contract with TARCOG (unanimous)
• Approved Rebuild Alabama project selection for FY 2022 for County Road 83 and County Road 96 (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Aid Exchange project selection for FY 2022 for County Road 75 and 88A (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission held an emergency meeting to approve the location of the Holloway Family Cemetery at the family farm in the Skyline area, following the death of Cliff Holloway. The approval was based on the recommendation of the Jackson County Health Department and was the final step in the process. All four attending commissioners voted affirmatively; Danny Rich was absent.

• Approved agenda for emergency meeting (4-0)
• Approved Holloway Family Cemetery location at Skyline farm (4-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 26, 2021, with several action items including approving minutes, purchasing dumpsters for solid waste, forming a committee to study county building use, repairing A/C at the Council on Aging, contracting for mapping training, applying for grant funds, hiring a nutrition center manager, discussing potential park property, and appointing E911 board members. The work session will discuss solid waste trucks, Council on Aging positions, shoreline stabilization, public works job descriptions, and Rebuild Alabama 2022 projects.

• Purchase of dumpsters for Solid Waste Department
• A/C repair at Council on Aging building
• Contract with Patrick Gamble to train new chief mapper
• Resolution authorizing grant fund application
• Appoint 3 board members to E911 Board

The Jackson County Commission approved the purchase of dumpsters from Ingram Equipment Company for $39,155.00, formed a committee to study cost-efficient options for county buildings, tabled A/C repair at the Council on Aging building, approved a 3-month contract for mapper training, authorized a grant application, accepted a hiring recommendation for a Nutrition Center Manager, and appointed three members to the E911 board. The meeting also included a work session discussing future agenda items such as replacing garbage trucks and combining SenioRx and SHIP coordinator positions.

• Approved purchase of dumpsters from Ingram Equipment Company for $39,155.00 (unanimous)
• Formed committee to study cost-efficient options for county buildings (unanimous)
• Tabled A/C repair at Council on Aging building until more information provided (unanimous)
• Approved 3-month contract with Patrick Gamble to train new chief mapper (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign resolution for grant application (unanimous)
• Accepted hiring committee's recommendation for Stevenson Nutrition Center Manager (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Helms to E911 board (3-0, Venable absent)
• Appointed Marty Gray to E911 board (3-0, Venable absent)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is deciding on the renewal of a bridge inspection contract and the approval of a partnership for the Singing River Trail. The body will also vote to accept hiring committee recommendations for three vacant positions: Maintenance Director, Council on Aging Bus Driver, and Chief Mapper. Additionally, the commission will form a committee to study cost-efficient options for the use of county buildings.

• Motion to approve bridge inspection contract renewal
• Motion to approve Singing River Trail partnership
• Motion to accept hiring recommendation for vacant Maintenance Director position
• Motion to accept hiring recommendation for vacant Council on Aging Bus Driver position
• Motion to accept hiring recommendation for vacant Chief Mapper position in Revenue Commission Office

The Jackson County Commission approved the agenda, minutes, a bridge inspection contract renewal with Porter-Higginbotham Engineering, Inc., a $20,000 donation for the Singing River Trail partnership, and hiring recommendations for Colby Gann (maintenance director), Chris Talley (bus driver), and Candy Maynor (chief mapper). During the work session, they discussed forming a committee for county building use, replacing a 30-year-old air conditioning unit at the Council on Aging, and other items to be addressed at future meetings.

• Approved agenda with revisions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28 and June 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved bridge inspection contract renewal with Porter-Higginbotham Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Singing River Trail partnership with $20,000 donation (5-0)
• Approved hiring Colby Gann for maintenance director (5-0)
• Approved hiring Chris Talley for full-time bus driver (5-0)
• Approved hiring Candy Maynor for chief mapper (5-0)
• Adjourned to next meeting on July 26, 2021 (5-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve routine items including meeting minutes, a commissioner appointment, and several annual contracts for aging services, rural transportation, and a CDBG-CV grant. The agenda also includes a work session to discuss public works projects, a trail presentation, and other community topics.

• Approve minutes from June 14 and June 17 emergency meetings
• Appoint commissioner to ACCA Legislative Committee
• Approve annual Council on Aging contract with TARCOG
• Approve annual Rural Public Transportation contract with ALDOT
• Discuss slope failure repair on CR 189 and bridge inspection renewal

The Jackson County Commission approved selecting Option B (GSI) to repair the slope failure on County Road 189, waiving rules to expedite the start. They also approved several routine items, including contracts for Council on Aging and Rural Public Transportation, a CDBG-CV grant, and an organizational chart change. The meeting was continued to June 30 for an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved agenda with revision to move public works item after commission presentations
• Approved minutes from June 14 and June 17 meetings
• Appointed Commissioner Rich to ACCA Legislative Committee
• Approved litigation and insolvents for 2020 Revenue Commission office
• Approved annual Council on Aging contract with TARCOG
• Approved annual Rural Public Transportation contract with ALDOT
• Approved Chairman Nance to execute CDBG-CV grant
• Approved organizational chart change for Public Works Department

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding an emergency meeting to vote on closing the courthouse on June 18, 2021, in observance of the Juneteenth state holiday as approved by Governor Ivey. The agenda contains only this single item.

• Emergency meeting at 8:00 PM on June 17, 2021
• Vote on courthouse closure for Juneteenth holiday
• Closure date: Friday, June 18, 2021

The Jackson County Commission held an emergency meeting on June 17, 2021, with all five commissioners present. They voted unanimously to declare June 18, 2021 a county holiday, following the federal and state holiday declarations. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Declared June 18, 2021 a county holiday (approved unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved unanimously)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several motions, including dissolving the Paint Rock Valley Recreation and Community Development Board, extending a temporary park employee, hiring a Parks & Recreation director, and contracting with ACCA for American Rescue Plan Act assistance. The work session includes discussions on EMA tower rebuild, park campsites, County Road 189 slope repair, coroner's salary correction, E911 board openings, and ARPA planning.

• Motion to dissolve Paint Rock Valley Recreation and Community Development Board
• Motion to approve 3-month extension for temporary employee at Jackson County Park
• Motion to approve hiring committee's recommendation for Parks & Recreation Director
• Motion to approve contract with ACCA for American Rescue Plan Act assistance
• Discussion: Resolution to correct coroner's salary (retro)

The Jackson County Commission approved several personnel and contract items, including hiring John David Coggins as Parks & Recreation director and extending a temporary employee's contract. They also approved a $23,586 contract with Mobile Communications America for communications tower updates and dissolved the Paint Rock Valley Recreation and Community Development Board. Public comments raised water quality concerns in the Hollywood area.

• Approved hiring John David Coggins for vacant Parks & Recreation director (unanimous)
• Approved $23,586 contract with Mobile Communications America for tower updates (unanimous)
• Approved 3-month extension for temporary employee Austin Beatty at Jackson County Park (unanimous)
• Approved dissolving Paint Rock Valley Recreation and Community Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ACCA for American Rescue Plan Act assistance (unanimous)
• Approved Master Gardeners dedication of trails/gardens in memory of Vernon Bush (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 24 and June 2 meetings (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, appointing an acting maintenance director, and approving a public works resolution. They will also discuss several items in a work session, including jail radios, the chief mapper position, and 911 board openings.

• Motion to appoint Ross Boydston as acting maintenance director until a new director is hired
• Motion to approve resolution for Public Works County Project No. JCP 36-52-20
• Motion to authorize county attorney to request Alabama Attorney General's opinion on probate judge's compensation
• Motion to hire temporary employee for Paint Rock Senior Center manager
• Discussion items include jail radios, chief mapper position, ARPA assistance, and 911 board openings

The Jackson County Commission approved several actions, including purchasing 25 radios for the jail for $14,850.50, appointing Ross Boydston as acting Maintenance Director, and approving a revised job description and pay grade increase (from grade 11 to 13) for the Director of Maintenance. The commission also approved entering the ADECA CDBG application process for a $500,000 grant and authorized a post-retirement contract for Carl Barnes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of 25 jail radios for $14,850.50 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ross Boydston as acting Maintenance Director (unanimous)
• Approved revised job description for Director of Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved pay grade change for Director of Maintenance from grade 11 to 13 (unanimous)
• Approved entering ADECA CDBG application process for $500,000 grant (unanimous)
• Authorized post-retirement contract for Carl Barnes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Chadwick Coleman as Council on Aging director (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jane Guerin as temporary Paint Rock Senior Center manager (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission meets to approve minutes from April 27, 2021, and vote on purchasing replacement voting machines. The body also decides on approving the Chairman as a signatory at First Southern State Bank and approving surplus and new equipment purchases for Public Works. Additionally, the commission discusses small business applications for the TARC0G program.

• Motion to approve purchase of replacement voting machines
• Motion to approve Chairman Bill Nance as signatory at First Southern State Bank
• Motion to approve surplus and purchase of equipment and trucks at Public Works
• Discussion of small business applications for TARC0G

The Jackson County Commission approved vacating portions of County Roads 509, 548, and 534, and approved the purchase of 34 ExpressVote ballot marking devices. The commission also approved hiring two Public Works employees, a bank signatory, equipment purchases, and appointed Chairman Nance as point of contact for the park project contract.

• Approved vacating portions of County Roads 509, 548, and 534 (unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of AutoMARK machines and purchase of 34 ExpressVote devices (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Steven Hearn and Charles McAbee for HMT I positions (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman Nance as signatory at First Southern State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and purchase of Public Works equipment and trucks (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Nance as point of contact for EASI contract (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hire for vacant positions in the Mapping and Appraisal Office and Public Works, and discuss items including new jail phones, a park manager position, campground presentation, floor repair at KC's, and public works equipment and organizational chart. The meeting includes public comment and reports from staff.

• Approve minutes from April 12, 2021 meeting
• Hire for vacant Property Appraiser position in Mapping and Appraisal Office
• Hire temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal Office
• Hire for vacant EA-1 position at Public Works
• Discuss new jail phones, park manager position, campground presentation, floor repair at KC's, equipment surplus/purchase, and organizational chart

The Jackson County Commission approved several personnel hires, including Matthew McCrary for Real Property Appraiser, Macy Lyda as temporary employee, Kyle May for EA-1, and Abigail Guzman and Joshua Clark for custodial positions. They also approved a title change for Park Manager to Parks & Recreation Director, accepted quotes for floor repair at KC's BBQ building and engineering services for the park campsite expansion, and continued the meeting to May 3, 2021. A proposal for new voting machines was presented and placed on the next agenda.

• Approved hiring Matthew McCrary for Real Property Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Macy Lyda as temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kyle May for EA-1 position at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved title change from Park Manager to Parks & Recreation Director and advertise position (unanimous)
• Approved quote from Creted, LLC to repair floor at KC's BBQ building (unanimous)
• Approved quote from EASI for engineering services for park campsite expansion (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Abigail Guzman and Joshua Clark for custodial positions (unanimous)
• Tabled voting machine proposal to May 10, 2021 agenda

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve minutes, a proposal for County Road 189, a temporary maintenance position, and a board appointment to the Cumberland Mountain Water Authority. Discussion items include the revenue commission's organizational chart and a mask policy. The meeting also includes public comment and staff reports.

• Motion to approve proposal for County Road 189
• Motion to approve temporary position in Maintenance Department
• Motion to appoint board member to Cumberland Mountain Water Authority
• Discussion of mask policy
• Discussion of revenue commission organizational chart

The Jackson County Commission approved several items, including soliciting proposals for County Road 189, hiring Chris Price as a temporary maintenance employee, appointing Michael West to the Cumberland Mountain Water Board, and approving a letter of support and resolution for the Singing River Trail. All votes were unanimous among the three commissioners present.

• Approved agenda with addition of letter of support and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 8 and March 22, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved soliciting proposals for County Road 189 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Chris Price as temporary employee in Maintenance for up to 6 months (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael West to Cumberland Mountain Water Board, term expiring 3/30/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support and resolution for Singing River Trail (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will meet to vote on several personnel appointments and organizational changes. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding proposals for County Road 189 and bids for the Liberty Lane roof.

• Coal tax resurfacing selection
• Changing the Revenue Commission Office organizational chart
• Hiring recommendations for several vacant positions in Mapping and Appraisal, Public Works, and the Commission Office
• Approval of a temporary position at Jackson County Park
• Consideration of TARCOG agreement and resolution

The Jackson County Commission approved the agenda, prior minutes, and a slate of personnel hires including a new Maintenance Director, plus a coal tax resurfacing project on County Road 491. It also appointed Sam Houston to the Water Board, approved up to $8,000 for Juvenile Court Building safety repairs, and entered executive session. All votes were unanimous among the four commissioners present; Chairman Tim Guffey was absent.

• Approved agenda with additions for water board appointment, Juvenile Court Building repairs, and executive session
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting
• Approved Coal Tax Resurfacing for 2 miles on County Road 491
• Approved organizational chart change for Mapping and Appraisal
• Approved hiring Andy Inglewright and Jennifer Lusk as Personal Property Appraiser I positions
• Approved hiring Allen Barber, Patrick Pellam, and Jimmy Summerford for HMT-II positions at Public Works
• Approved hiring Misty Perkins as Administrative Assistant and Timothy Cook as Maintenance Director
• Approved COA director pay scale change to Grade 12 with $8,000 annual supplement from City of Scottsboro

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, with a public hearing call for TARCOG, public comment, and a series of motions. Key actions include setting public hearings to vacate County Road 548 and close a portion of County Road 509, approving a Telmate addendum, a Stevenson economic request, a hiring recommendation, and board appointments. The agenda also includes discussion items on coal tax resurfacing, an organizational chart, and board vacancies.

• Public hearing to vacate County Road 548
• Public hearing to close a portion of County Road 509
• Motion to approve Telmate addendum
• Motion to approve Stevenson economic request
• Board appointments for Cumberland Mountain Water Board and Mountain Lakes Behavioral Board

The Jackson County Commission met and approved all agenda items, including setting public hearing dates for vacating County Road 548 and closing a portion of County Road 509. They also approved a $25,000 request for Stevenson Economic for campsites, hired Tonya Gant for a vacant position, and made two board re-appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda and work session for March 8, 2021.
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2021 meeting.
• Set public hearing date for vacating County Road 548.
• Set public hearing date for closing a portion of County Road 509.
• Approved Telmate addendum.
• Approved $25,000.00 to Stevenson Economic from Fund 020 for campsites.
• Accepted hiring committee's recommendation of Tonya Gant for MVT I position.
• Re-appointed Jeff Arnold to Cumberland Mountain Water Authority Board and Jane Seltzer to Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare Board.

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, continuing a work session from February 8. They will vote on several motions, including vacating County Road 534, accepting hiring recommendations for three HMT-I positions and one Office Clerk II position, and approving a resolution for Health Care Appreciation Month. The agenda also includes discussion items on road vacations, a jail department addendum, and economic impact studies.

• Motion to approve vacating County Road 534
• Motion to accept hiring committee's recommendation for 3 HMT-I positions at Public Works
• Motion to accept hiring committee's recommendation for Office Clerk II at Solid Waste
• Motion to approve resolution declaring March as Health Care Appreciation Month
• Motion to approve Lake Guntersville Economic Impact Study

The Jackson County Commission approved several routine items, including hiring three Public Works employees and one Solid Waste clerk, setting a public hearing for vacating County Road 534, and declaring March 2021 as Health Care Worker Appreciation Month. They also approved paying $11,400 for a Lake Guntersville economic impact study, extending a temporary Revenue Commission position, and making board appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda and minutes from January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for vacating County Road 534 (unanimous)
• Hired Austin Deerman, Wade Flippo, Michael Stevens for Public Works HMT positions (unanimous)
• Hired Amanda Mason for Solid Waste office clerk II (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring March 2021 Health Care Worker Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Approved $11,400 payment for Lake Guntersville economic impact study (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for temporary Revenue Commission position (unanimous)
• Appointed David Kennamer, Hal Nash, Johnny McAllister to boards (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda, hearing public comments, and addressing old and new business. Key items include advertising for a Maintenance Department Head, approving a tree removal quote, selecting local roads for resurfacing, and purchasing a tractor while surplussing old equipment. Discussion items cover vacating County Road 534, park project updates, and security for the east side door.

• Motion to approve advertising for Maintenance Department Head position
• Motion to approve quote for tree removal at Council on Aging
• Motion to approve Local Roads Resurfacing Selection
• Motion to approve tractor purchase and surplus old equipment
• Discussion on vacating County Road 534

The Jackson County Commission approved a 22.02-mile road resurfacing list, with $350,000 from the Public Works (111 Fund) and the remainder from the General Fund. They also approved advertising for a maintenance department head position, a $600 tree removal quote, a tractor purchase, and surplus equipment disposal. A Board of Education resolution to extend a sales tax pledge was withdrawn, requiring no further action. The meeting was continued across several dates and adjourned on February 22.

• Approved advertising for maintenance department head position (unanimous)
• Approved $600 tree removal quote from Mike Dunn dba M & G Tree Service (unanimous)
• Approved 22.02-mile road resurfacing list, $350,000 from Public Works 111 Fund, remainder from General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved tractor purchase from Fund 100 and surplus of old equipment at Public Works (unanimous)
• Continued meeting to Feb 11 due to insufficient info on BOE sales tax resolution (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agenda adding executive session and employee retirement/settlement (unanimous)
• Approved employee retirement and settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned Feb 8 meeting after BOE resolution withdrawn (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission met on January 25, 2021, with Vice Chairman Jason Venable presiding due to Chairman Tim Guffey's absence. The commission tabled the COVID-19 leave policy for further discussion, approved an organization chart change for the Commission Office, approved a resolution for the 2021 HRRR Safety Grant for unprotected bridge ends, and accepted the hiring committee's recommendation of Anita Dunn for the motor vehicle supervisor position. All votes were unanimous.

• Tabled COVID-19 leave policy for further discussion (unanimous)
• Approved organization chart change for Commission Office (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 2021 HRRR Safety Grant for unprotected bridge ends (unanimous)
• Accepted hiring committee's recommendation of Anita Dunn for motor vehicle supervisor (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several routine items, including approving meeting minutes, a quote for sweeping the courthouse, purchasing a metal detector for courthouse security, obtaining quotes for tree removal at Council on Aging, and letting a bid for roof replacement on the Liberty Lane property. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss policies and projects such as COVID-19 leave, local roads resurfacing, and a parks insurance project.

• Approve quote for courthouse sweep
• Purchase metal detector for courthouse security
• Obtain quotes for tree removal at Council on Aging
• Let bid for roof replacement on Liberty Lane property
• Discuss COVID-19 leave policy and local roads resurfacing

The Jackson County Commission approved a courthouse sweep at or below quoted price, purchased a metal detector for courthouse security, and tabled a roof replacement bid for the Liberty Lane property until the next meeting. The commission also approved obtaining quotes for tree removal at the Council on Aging and approved prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals or discussions.

• Approved courthouse sweep at or below quoted price (3-0)
• Approved purchase of metal detector for courthouse security (4-0)
• Approved obtaining quotes for tree removal at Council on Aging (3-0)
• Tabled roof replacement bid for Liberty Lane property until next meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 14, 15, 22, 2020 and Jan 4, 2021 meetings (3-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on approving the FY2020 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report and paying the county's $20,000 portion of a TVA InvestPrep grant approved in November 2018. The agenda also includes discussion items on courthouse security, property maintenance, and policy updates, but no other major decisions are listed.

• Motion to approve FY2020 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report
• Motion to pay $20,000 county share of TVA InvestPrep grant
• Discussion: metal detectors for courthouse security
• Discussion: roof for Liberty Lane property
• Discussion: vehicle usage policy