Jacksons' Gap public meetings in 2025

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including adopting the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting, approving a roadway striping list for public works, and approving a half‑day holiday on December 24, 2025. Discussion items include a budget amendment for the jail and a change order for courthouse structural repairs. Staff reports and public comments will also be heard.

• Motion to adopt minutes for the December 8, 2025 meeting
• Motion to approve the roadway striping list for public works
• Motion to approve a half‑day holiday on December 24, 2025
• Jail budget amendment
• Change order for courthouse structural repair

The Jackson County Commission unanimously approved a change order adding $29,000 for stab‑proof vests for the jail. It also approved the roadway striping list, a half‑day holiday on December 24, 2025, and set aside budget rules for the jail. All motions were carried with affirmative votes from all three commissioners.

• Approved $29,000 addition for stab‑proof vests (3‑0)
• Approved roadway striping list for Public Works (3‑0)
• Approved half‑day holiday on Dec 24, 2025 (3‑0)
• Set aside budget rules for jail items (3‑0)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (3‑0)
• Adopted minutes from Dec 8, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Adopted minutes from this meeting (3‑0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider approving a funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the 2026 Local Roads Safety Initiative, approve minutes from November, and nominate members for the Marshall/Jackson 310 Board.

• Approve funding agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for 2026 Local Roads Safety Initiative
• Approve minutes for November 24, 2025 meeting
• Nominate and appoint member to Marshall/Jackson 310 Board
• Approve six-month extension for temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal
• Discuss architectural engineering firms for courthouse

The Jackson County Commission approved several items, including a resolution with the Alabama Department of Transportation for the 2026 Local Roads Safety Initiative and a six‑month extension for a temporary mapping employee. It also appointed Mary C. Nixon to the Marshall/Jackson 310 Board and gave the Chairman authority to sign contracts up to $15,000 each for the Courthouse Annex project. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda and work session addition (affirmative)
• Adopted minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting (affirmative)
• Approved LRSI guardrail funding agreement with ALDOT (affirmative)
• Approved six‑month extension for temporary Mapping and Appraisal employee (affirmative)
• Appointed Mary C. Nixon to fill unexpired term on Marshall/Jackson 310 Board (affirmative)
• Set aside rules for the work session (affirmative)
• Authorized Chairman to execute contracts up to $15,000 per item for Courthouse Annex (affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting until December 22, 2025 (affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including approving a contract to update the hazard mitigation plan for EMA, approving change orders for the Annex parking lot, and adopting a resolution to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller Use Tax litigation. Additional items include adopting minutes from the November 10 meeting, approving a receptionist job description, and setting holiday dates for January 1‑2, 2026. Discussion items will cover solid‑waste truck surplus and purchase, architectural‑engineering firms for the new courthouse, and the Bridgeport State Dock project.

• Motion to approve contract for hazard mitigation plan update for EMA
• Motion to approve change orders for Annex parking lot
• Motion to approve and sign resolution to intervene in SSUT litigation
• Motion to approve receptionist job description
• Motion to adopt minutes for the November 10, 2025 meeting

The Jackson County Commission unanimously approved a resolution to intervene as a defendant in the Simplified Seller’s Use Tax litigation. The board also voted to surplus a 2008 F550 Super Duty truck and to bid on a 2005 Ford F750 with a maximum price of $30,000. Additionally, the commission approved the New Year’s holiday dates for 2026.

• Approved agenda and work session additions (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved receptionist job description (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to intervene as defendant in Simplified Seller’s Use Tax litigation (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for annex parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CPB Design Solutions, LLC for hazard mitigation plan update (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 2008 F550 Super Duty truck (unanimous)
• Approved bid for 2005 Ford F750 not to exceed $30,000 (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including adopting the minutes from the October 14 and October 27 meetings, approving the County Property Animal Policy, and signing an annual contract with TARCOG for the Council on Aging SeniorX program. They will also vote on budget amendments affecting the School Resource Officer pay, Jackson County Revenue Commission, jail litter control, rural public transportation, and an Emergency Management Agency grant. Discussion items include a surplus roll‑off solid‑waste truck, a potential purchase of a roll‑off truck, change orders for the annex parking lot, and fire alarm monitoring service.

• Adopt minutes from the Oct. 14 and Oct. 27, 2025 meetings and work sessions
• Approve and sign the County Property Animal Policy
• Approve annual contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging SeniorX program
• Approve budget amendments for School Resource Officer pay, Jackson County Revenue Commission, jail litter control, rural public transportation, and Emergency Management Agency grant
• Discuss surplus and possible purchase of a roll‑off solid‑waste truck

The commission unanimously approved an interim change to the Jackson County Personnel Policy authorizing overtime pay for full‑time deputies performing courthouse security duties, effective November 3, 2025. It also approved the agenda, budget amendments, a fire‑monitoring contract with Gallaher, and change orders for the Annex parking lot. All motions were carried with affirmative votes from all commissioners.

• Approved agenda and work session items, including interim courthouse security overtime (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes for the October 14 and October 27, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved and signed County Property Animal policy (unanimous)
• Approved and signed annual contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging SenioRX program (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for School Resource Officer Pay, Revenue Commission, Jail Litter Control, Rural Public Transportation, and Emergency Management Agency (unanimous)
• Approved change order 3 and change order 5 for the Annex parking lot (unanimous)
• Approved award of contract to Gallaher for fire alarm monitoring services (unanimous)
• Approved interim overtime compensation for full‑time deputies performing courthouse security duties, effective Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will approve minutes from September, add a holiday, and sign an agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care. The body will also vote on budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and other departments, and discuss a proposed rate increase for the Scottsboro Solid Waste Landfill.

• Approve minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting
• Sign agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care
• Approve budget amendments for School Resource Officer pay and other departments
• Discuss Scottsboro Solid Waste Landfill rate increase
• Add December 26, 2025 to holiday schedule

The commission approved the meeting agenda, adopted the September 22 minutes, added December 26, 2025 to the holiday schedule, and approved a resolution with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care for the Council on Aging. The meeting was then adjourned until November 10, 2025.

• Approved agenda and work session, removing New Business item VI.d (all members affirmative)
• Adopted September 22, 2025 minutes (all members affirmative)
• Added December 26, 2025 to holiday schedule (all members affirmative)
• Approved resolution and agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care for Council on Aging (all members affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting until November 10, 2025 (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including adopting minutes from prior meetings and appointing board members to the Scottsboro‑Jackson County Port Authority. Discussion items include budget amendments affecting school resource officer salaries, the sheriff’s salary, revenue commission carryover, and jail litter control, as well as engineering design for a first‑floor renovation of the county courthouse. The commission will also hear a proposed rate increase for the Scottsboro solid waste landfill.

• Motion to adopt minutes from the August 27, 2025 budget hearing and related sessions
• Motion to nominate and appoint board members to the Scottsboro‑Jackson County Port Authority (1‑year, 4‑year, and 5‑year terms)
• Budget amendments: school resource officer salaries, Jackson County sheriff salary, revenue commission carryover, jail litter control
• Engineering design for first‑floor renovation of the Jackson County courthouse
• Scottsboro solid waste landfill rate increase

The commission approved the meeting agenda and adopted the minutes from previous meetings by unanimous vote. Commissioners nominated and appointed Thomas Gamble, Steven Griffith, and Jack Lovelady to the Scottsboro-Jackson County Port Authority Board, each receiving affirmative votes from the two voting commissioners. The board then adjourned the meeting until the next session on October 27, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members affirmative)
• Adopted August 27 and September 8 minutes (all members affirmative)
• Appointed Thomas Gamble to Port Authority Board (Kennamer & McBride aye)
• Appointed Steven Griffith to Port Authority Board (Kennamer & McBride aye)
• Appointed Jack Lovelady to Port Authority Board (Kennamer & McBride aye)
• Adjourned until Oct 27, 2025 (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Commission will consider approving the FY 2026 budget and awarding annual bids for the same fiscal year. The body will also vote on agreements for the Council on Aging and EMA mutual aid.

• Approval of FY 2026 Jackson County Budget
• Awarding of annual bids for FY 2026
• Agreement to participate in the Alabama Inter-Local Mutual Aid Agreement for EMA
• Contracts with TARCOG and Jackson County Nutrition Program for Council on Aging
• Appointments to the DHR Board and Jackson County Healthcare Authority Board

The Jackson County Commission approved the FY 2026 budget, adding a 5% cost‑of‑living increase for all employees and elected officials. It also approved contracts for construction‑materials testing at the Courthouse Annex and for Council on Aging services, and adopted resolutions for the Alabama Inter‑Local Mutual Aid Agreement and to oppose changes to the SSUT program. Several board appointments were confirmed and annual bids for FY 2026 were awarded.

• Approved FY 2026 budget with 5% COLA for employees (all members affirmative)
• Approved contract with Morrell Engineering for construction‑materials testing at Courthouse Annex (all members affirmative)
• Approved and signed resolution to join Alabama Inter‑Local Mutual Aid Agreement for EMA (all members affirmative)
• Approved and signed resolution urging Alabama Legislature to oppose changes to SSUT program (all members affirmative)
• Approved contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging (all members affirmative)
• Approved resolution and agreement with Jackson County Nutrition program for Council on Aging (all members affirmative)
• Awarded annual bids for FY 2026 (all members affirmative)
• Appointed Kelley Jones to the Department of Human Resources Board (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The commission unanimously approved the purchase of IT hardware from CISCO for $61,931.14 and agreed to submit a formal request to the Scottsboro City Council to rename a city road in honor of Reserve Deputy Captain Cecil Wells. It also approved the meeting agenda, adopted the August 11 minutes, set aside the rules, and adjourned until September 22, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members affirmative)
• Adopted August 11, 2025 minutes (all members affirmative)
• Approved IT hardware purchase from CISCO for $61,931.14 (all members affirmative)
• Set aside the rules (all members affirmative)
• Requested Scottsboro City Council rename road for Cecil Wells (all members affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting until September 22, 2025 (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and added a new item to consider the Jackson County Solid Waste Management Plan. It also approved the Solid Waste Management Plan, a resolution to vacate a portion of CR‑175 easement, and a memorandum for electronic poll books for the 2025 elections. Additional actions included surplusing a 2018 garbage truck, adopting July 28 minutes, and entering an agreement on harbor use with the county EDA and the City of Scottsboro.

• Approved agenda for August 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Surplused a 2018 garbage truck for the Solid Waste Department (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to vacate easement for portion of CR‑175 (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of agreements for electronic poll books with four municipalities for 2025 elections (unanimous)
• Approved Jackson County Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Jackson County EDA and City of Scottsboro on harbor use (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The commission approved the FY 2026 Rebuild Alabama County transportation plan and a $3,400 grant for Liberty Learning. It committed $300,000 from Fund 20 to the Scottsboro Municipal Airport project, contingent on other funding. The board also approved signing a memorandum of understanding with HealthCred Care Insurance Services for inmate health coverage. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved FY 2026 Rebuild Alabama County transportation plan (unanimous)
• Approved $3,400 funding support for Liberty Learning (unanimous)
• Committed $300,000 of Fund 20 to Scottsboro Municipal Airport project, contingent on other funding (unanimous)
• Approved signing MOU between HealthCred Care Insurance Services, Jackson County Commission, and the Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The commission voted to raise the Jackson County Courthouse & Courthouse Annex contract by $25,000. It also awarded a $23,950 sewer line project to Ledwell Services and appointed Haley Aultman to the Department of Human Resources Board. All motions were carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members affirmative)
• Adopted minutes for June 10, June 23, and July 7 sessions (all members affirmative)
• Awarded sewer line project for courthouse renovation to Ledwell Services for $23,950 (all members affirmative)
• Appointed Haley Aultman to unexpired DHR Board seat (Commissioner Gulley aye, Commissioner Kennamer aye)
• Increased courthouse & annex contract funding by $25,000 (all members affirmative)
• Set aside the rules (all members affirmative)
• Moved into Executive Session (all members affirmative)
• Exited Executive Session (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The commission unanimously approved a pass‑through agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to receive FTA funds for rural public transportation. It also approved the purchase of 560 garbage cans for $28,180, adopted the Title VI program for rural transit, and authorized a contract with Gibson & Carden for FY2024 financial statements. A public hearing was scheduled for August 25 to discuss vacating an easement on Shadowlawn Farms property, and Commissioner Gulley was appointed to the ACCA Legislative Committee.

• Approved pass‑through agreement with ALDOT for Rural Public Transportation (all members affirmative)
• Approved purchase of 280 brown and 280 blue 95‑gallon garbage cans for $28,180 (all members affirmative)
• Adopted Title VI Program for Rural Public Transportation (all members affirmative)
• Approved contract with Gibson & Carden, LLC for FY2024 financial statements (all members affirmative)
• Appointed Commissioner Gulley to the ACCA Legislative Committee (all members affirmative)
• Scheduled public hearing on August 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm to discuss vacating easement on Shadowlawn Farms property (all members affirmative)
• Set aside the rules (twice) (all members affirmative)
• Approved agenda and work session for July 14, 2025 (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The commission approved its agenda, a contract for remote hosting services, a $20,000 General Fund amendment, and funding allocations, and appointed three members to the E‑911 Board. It also approved the Revenue Commission’s insolvent list and adjourned until July 14, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract for remote hosting services for Revenue Commission Office (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment for General Fund (001) (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of funds to funding request applicants (unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Allen to E‑911 Board, term expires July 1 2029 (aye by Gulley, Kennamer, Buckner)
• Appointed Steven Smith to E‑911 Board, term expires July 1 2029 (aye by Gulley, Kennamer, Buckner)
• Appointed Marty S. Gray to E‑911 Board, term expires July 1 2029 (aye by Gulley, Kennamer, Buckner)
• Approved insolvent, errors, litigations, and unsold tax liens list (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission approved several items, including hiring a temporary mapping employee, installing security cameras at the Courthouse, and a solid‑waste truck exchange costing $116,000. The board also authorized the Chairman to sign the Umbra Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved agenda for June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a temporary employee in Mapping and Appraisal Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of security cameras for Courthouse and Annex (unanimous)
• Approved sale of two T‑480 garbage trucks to Truckworx and purchase of two L‑770 trucks for $116,000 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to set aside rules for Umbra Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign the Umbra Law Enforcement Data Access Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until June 23, 2025 (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission approved a series of purchases and expenditures, including a $14,000 mower for the county park, Soft-Pak software for Solid Waste, and $15,000 for an additional jail nurse. It also approved a $5,000 transfer to support Adult Protective Services. Finally, the Commission authorized the Chairman to approve change orders up to $100,000 for the Courthouse and Liberty Lane renovation contract.

• Approved agenda amendment to discuss Courthouse Annex and camera upgrades (all members voted affirmatively)
• Adopted minutes for April 14 and April 30 meetings (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved $14,000 purchase of John Deere mower for Jackson County Park (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved surplus of lawn mower for Jackson County Park (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved purchase and installation of Soft-Pak software for Solid Waste Department (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved $15,000 expenditure to Southern Health Partners for an additional jail nurse (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved $5,000 transfer from discretionary funds to Council on Aging for Adult Protective Services (all members voted affirmatively)
• Authorized Chairman to approve change orders up to $100,000 for Courthouse and Liberty Lane renovation (all members voted affirmatively)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission approved several actions, including a maintenance and security agreement for public boat ramps, a six‑month extension for a temporary maintenance employee, and an expense for burial services. They also approved the abatement of litigations for the Revenue Commission office and authorized the Chairman to sign the boat‑ramp agreement. The commission entered and exited executive session before adjourning until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda for May 12, 2025 (all members affirmative)
• Approved abatement of litigations for Revenue Commission office (McBride abstained, others affirmative)
• Approved and authorized Chairman to sign maintenance and security agreement with State Dept of Conservation for public boat ramps (all members affirmative)
• Approved six‑month extension for a temporary employee in Maintenance Department (all members affirmative)
• Approved expense from general fund for burial of qualifying deceased persons (all members affirmative)
• Moved into executive session (all members affirmative)
• Exited executive session (all members affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting until May 27, 2025 (all members affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The commission approved its agenda and adjourned until May 12, 2025. It directed the Solid Waste Director to obtain a repair quote for the 2019 Ford truck. The commission voted to set aside the rules and to authorize the coroner to dispose of two indigent bodies, with all members voting affirmatively on each motion.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members voted affirmatively)
• Directed Solid Waste Director to obtain repair quote for 2019 Ford truck
• Motion to set aside the rules passed (all members voted affirmatively)
• Approved Jackson County Coroner to dispose of two indigent bodies (all members voted affirmatively)
• Adjourned meeting until May 12, 2025 (all members voted affirmatively)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission approved a $50,000 amendment to the General Fund for funding support applications due June 1, 2025. It also approved contracts and resolutions for the Council on Aging health insurance program, solid waste enforcement, and infrastructure improvements. Additional actions included new solid waste office hours, truck cameras, a roof repair contract, supplemental pay for registrar staff, and adding the Old Baptist Cemetery to the active list.

• Approved $50,000 budget amendment for funding support (unanimous)
• Approved and signed contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging SHIP (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing Solid Waste Officer citations (unanimous)
• Approved new office hours for Solid Waste Department (3-1 vote)
• Approved purchase and installation of cameras for Solid Waste trucks (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement and repair contract with Integrity Roofing Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental pay of $25 per day for Board of Registrar employees (unanimous)
• Added Old Baptist Cemetery to the active public cemetery list (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The commission approved four budget amendments for equipment and projects, totaling $1,089,984. It adopted resolutions authorizing the Alabama Department of Revenue to collect sales, use, lodging, rental, and gasoline taxes for the county. The board also appointed individuals to several county boards, including reappointing Lydia Pennington and appointing Cody Miles Putman.

• Approved $16,075 General Fund amendment for Husqvarna mower (unanimous)
• Approved $497,600 Road and Bridges Fund amendment for Cat Asphalt Paver (unanimous)
• Approved $185,871 Jail Fund amendment for waterproofing bid (unanimous)
• Approved $390,438 Solid Waste Fund amendment for side‑arm garbage truck (unanimous)
• Authorized Alabama Dept. of Revenue to collect sales, use, lodging, and rental taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized Alabama Dept. of Revenue to collect gasoline taxes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Lydia Pennington to the Alabama Mountains, Rivers and Valleys Resource Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Cody Miles Putman to the Jackson County Water Authority Board (3‑1 vote)