Lee County public meetings in 2021

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed noise ordinance and consider several road projects, including speed limit reduction on Lee Road 379 and improvements to Lee Roads 392, 127, 2071, and 057A. The agenda also includes a contract with PH&J Architects for courtroom renovations, allocation of American Recovery Plan funds, and creation of parks maintenance positions. Several items are routine, such as consent agenda approvals and recognitions.

• Public hearing on noise ordinance
• Speed limit reduction on Lee Road 379
• Contract with PH&J Architects for Justice Center renovations
• Allocation of American Recovery Plan Funds
• Bid #2022-01 Drone for EMA

The Lee County Commission approved several items, including hiring Holly Leverette as Chief Administrative Officer at a starting salary of $125,069, joining the ACCA's IAC Program, and adopting a noise ordinance for unincorporated areas. The commission also approved a $5 million renovation contract for the T.K. Davis Justice Center, allocated $1.3 million in ARPA funds for ventilation improvements, and approved a drone purchase for the EMA.

• Hired Holly Leverette as Chief Administrative Officer at $125,069 salary (unanimous)
• Adopted noise ordinance for unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Joined ACCA's IAC Program (unanimous)
• Approved $5M renovation contract with PH&J Architects for T.K. Davis Justice Center (unanimous)
• Designated up to $1.3M in ARPA funds for Justice Center ventilation (unanimous)
• Awarded drone bid to DSLR Pros for $26,916 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for River Valley Farms Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 10% temporary pay increase for Chief Building Official Joel Hubbard (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold a public hearing on redistricting and consider adopting a new redistricting plan. They will also discuss the next steps in replacing the county administrator, approve new sheriff's office positions, and consider a liquor license application.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting redistricting plan
• Approval of Intelligence Analyst & Media/Community Relations Specialist positions
• Lounge retail liquor license application for Beauregard Package Store (District 4)
• Speed limit reduction on Lee Road 379
• Benefits Fair funding request

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. A public hearing on redistricting is scheduled, and the commission will also consider a second reading of zoning review board members, a contract with Arrow Disposal Service, and next steps in replacing the county administrator. The agenda includes a second amendment resolution from the sheriff.

• Public hearing on redistricting
• Second reading of zoning review board members
• Contract with Arrow Disposal Service, Inc.
• Next steps in County Administrator Replacement
• Second Amendment Resolution by Sheriff Jones

The Lee County Commission approved a contract with Arrow Disposal for curbside collection and transportation services, with a 3-1 vote. The commission also appointed five members to the Zoning Review Board, approved a resolution supporting the Sheriff's Office's concealed carry permit process, and approved a special events liquor license for Trinity Hospitality Group. A public hearing on redistricting was held with no action taken, and the matter was deferred to the November 22 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and procurement card transactions (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Sandt, Daniel Wyatt, Dr. Bill Hutto, Justin Hardee, and Joel Hubbard to the Zoning Review Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge English to sign final contract with Arrow Disposal for curbside collection and transportation (3-1)
• Approved resolution supporting Sheriff's concealed carry permit process (3-0-1, LaGrand abstaining)
• Added ABC license application to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events License for Trinity Hospitality Group for Nov. 12 event at 5505 Wire Road (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda approval, and updates on old business. New business includes a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022, a zoning review board item, and a reset public hearing, among other items.

• FEMA update for public assistance categories
• Update on Lee Road 321
• Subdivision regulation amendments
• New position: Assessment/Real Property Specialist
• Amend 2022 Fiscal Year Budget

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved FY2022 budget amendments, including carryover funds for delayed purchases and transfers to capital projects for a Highway Department Facilities Complex and Justice Center renovations. They also approved Subdivision Regulation Amendments, a new Assessment/Real Property Specialist position, and the final plat for Willow Heights Subdivision Phase II. The commission set a redistricting public hearing for November 22 and rescheduled the noise ordinance hearing to December 13.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Regulation Amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized contract between Plainview and Oak Bowery Fire Departments (unanimous)
• Added Assessment/Real Property Specialist position at Pay Grade 201 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Willow Heights Subdivision Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 budget amendments and capital project transfers (unanimous)
• Set redistricting public hearing for November 22 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled noise ordinance public hearing to December 13 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is holding its regular meeting on October 12, 2021. The agenda includes consent items, old business updates, and new business items such as subdivision regulation amendments, a subdivision approval, and a redistricting presentation with a public hearing date. Several items are updates or requests for action on various county matters.

• Subdivision Regulation Amendments - Justin Hardee
• Watoola Crossing Subdivision - Justin Hardee
• ACCA Workers' Compensation Self-Insurers Fund - Roger Rendleman
• Adopt Investment Policy for OPEB Trust - Roger Rendleman
• Redistricting PowerPoint/Set Public Hearing - Judge English

The Lee County Commission approved the consent agenda, including claims and minutes, and unanimously approved $212,301 in outside agency appropriations, with One Voice Shelter Coalition at $24,000 and Girls S.T.E.P.S. and The Curtis House at $12,000 each. A public hearing on a noise ordinance was set for November 22, and a redistricting public hearing was set for November 8. The Commission also approved a resolution renewing participation in the ACCA Workers' Compensation Self-Insurers Fund through Sept. 30, 2024, and designated the Lee County Meeting Center as a courthouse annex.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $212,301 in agency appropriations (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on noise ordinance for Nov. 22 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on redistricting for Nov. 8 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of ACCA Workers' Comp Self-Insurers Fund membership through Sept. 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Watoola Crossing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved two Special Events Retail Licenses for B & B Bartending at 21 Acres (unanimous)
• Designated Lee County Meeting Center as courthouse annex (4-0)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 27, 2021, addressing a consent agenda, old business, and a wide range of new business items. Key discussions include the 2022 fiscal year budget, ARPA funding request forms, and updates on Lee Road 321. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session on a public nuisance violation.

• 2022 Fiscal Year Budget
• ARPA Funding Request Form
• Update on Lee Road 321
• Agreement with Town of Loachapoka
• Hornet Flats Subdivision Phase 2

The Lee County Commission unanimously adopted the FY2021-2022 budget totaling $59,888,120, including a 3.25% cost-of-living increase for county employees and the Coroner, plus merit raises up to 3% based on evaluations. The Commission also approved $1,035,194 in funding for contract and governmental agencies, with remaining appropriations deferred to a future meeting. Other actions included approving a recreation agreement with Loachapoka, a $266,153.94 road safety project, and a 10-year Spectrum cable franchise renewal.

• Adopted FY2021-2022 budget of $59,888,120 (unanimous)
• Approved 3.25% cost-of-living pay increase effective Oct 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 3.25% salary increase for Coroner (unanimous)
• Authorized merit raises up to 3% based on evaluations (unanimous)
• Approved $1,035,194 in agency funding including EAMC $375,476 (unanimous)
• Approved recreation agreement with Town of Loachapoka (unanimous)
• Approved $266,153.94 HRRR road safety project on Lee Road 179 (unanimous)
• Authorized lawsuit against two property owners for nuisance violations (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business, new business, and an executive session. Key items include a noise ordinance, a funding request form, an update on Lee Road 321, a curbside transition contract, a special retail license application, and a safety incentive form. The commission will also enter executive session for current litigation.

• Noise Ordinance discussion
• Update on Lee Road 321
• Curbside Transition/Arrow Disposal Contract
• Special Retail License Application for Choctafaula LLC (D5)
• Executive Session on Current Litigation

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved an exclusive contract with Arrow Disposal for curbside collection in unincorporated areas, with bulk pickup by county forces. The commission also approved four board reappointments, two special retail licenses, a retail beer/wine license, and authorized the chairman to sign a safety incentive form. No action was taken on a noise ordinance, which remains under review.

• Approved exclusive curbside collection contract with Arrow Disposal (unanimous)
• Reappointed Glenn Leuenberger to DHR Board (6-year term)
• Reappointed Larry Patterson to Youth Development Center Board (4-year term)
• Reappointed Adam Littleton to Public Building Authority (4-year term)
• Reappointed Ernest Griggs to Recreation Board (5-year term)
• Approved special retail license for Choctafaula LLC (unanimous)
• Approved special retail license for Trinity Hospitality Group (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer/wine license for The Backwaters Group (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will address several new business items including zoning regulations and noise ordinances. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the status of a quarry issue and an executive session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer candidates.

• Establishment of 25 MPH Speed Zone in all Lee County Subdivisions & Roads Less Than 1/2 Mile in Length
• Commission Approval of Lee County Zoning Regulations
• Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License Application for Backwaters Restaurant D4
• Permit Fee Waiver Request from City of Smiths Station
• Service Agreement for Direct Hire Placement with Ambassador Personnel Inc.

The Commission approved a resolution establishing a 25 mph speed limit on roads in platted subdivisions and roads under 0.5 miles in length, based on an engineering study. It also approved the consent agenda, a software agreement with Ingenuity, a liquor license for Backwaters Restaurant, a fee waiver for Smiths Station, and other items. The unauthorized paving of Lee Road 321 was discussed, with the developer's attorney requesting time to pursue vacating the road; the item was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and minutes of August 9 meeting.
• Approved resolution setting 25 mph speed limit on subdivision roads and roads under 0.5 miles.
• Approved agreement with Ingenuity for business license software in the Probate Office.
• Approved retail beer and table wine license for Backwaters Restaurant and Convenience Store at 9883 Lee Road 379, Valley.
• Waived $2,174 building permit fees for City of Smiths Station's new public works building on Lee Road 430.
• Authorized Chairman to sign service agreement with Ambassador Personnel for direct hire placements.
• Approved three educational reimbursement requests for Sheriff's Office employees.
• Authorized Chairman to sign request to Auburn University for financial support for EMA communications equipment.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is holding its regular meeting to address old and new business, including discussions on Rescue Plan funds, COVID-19 policies, and several licenses and speed-related items. The agenda includes public comment, consent agenda approval, and a budget work session afterward.

• Discuss Rescue Plan Funds
• Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License Application for The Quick
• Establishment of 25 MPH Speed Zone in all Lee County Subdivisions
• Speed Limit Reduction for Lee Road 319
• Timber Sale at Location for New Highway Dept.

The Lee County Commission unanimously ratified COVID-19 policies requiring all employees to wear masks indoors and granted every county employee 80 additional hours of sick leave, raising the maximum accrual from 1,040 to 1,120 hours. The Commission also approved the 2022 County Transportation Plan, a retail beer/wine license for The Quick, a special events license for Legacy at Serenity Farms, a timber sale bid, and reduced the speed limit on Lee Road 319 to 20 mph. A proposal to lower speed limits in subdivisions was tabled until the last August meeting.

• Ratified COVID-19 mask policy for all employees (unanimous)
• Granted 80 hours sick leave to all employees, raised accrual cap to 1,120 hours (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and table wine license for The Quick at 571 Lee Road 53, Auburn (unanimous)
• Approved special events retail license for Legacy at Serenity Farms, 1995 W. Farmville Road, Auburn (unanimous)
• Awarded timber sale bid to WJ Sorrell Lumber Company for $17,500 (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 319 from 45 mph to 20 mph (unanimous)
• Tabled subdivision speed limit reduction proposal until last August meeting

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 26, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments, recognitions, a consent agenda, and several new business items. Key items include establishing a trust fund for other post-employment benefits (OPEB), discussing Executive Order 13985 in relation to Rescue Funds, and setting 2022 budget work sessions. The commission will also consider a motor vehicle software contract, mail fees, and an ABC license application.

• Establishing a Trust Fund for OPEB (old business)
• Executive Order 13985 in relation to Rescue Funds (new business)
• Motor Vehicle Software Contract and Mail Fees (new business)
• Establish 2022 Budget Work Sessions (new business)
• ABC License Application for Happy Hour Cigar Wine Spirits (new business)

The Lee County Commission approved several items, including establishing a $3 million trust fund for other post-employment benefits, authorizing a new motor vehicle software contract, increasing mail fees, and purchasing 75 All-Hazard radios for the Loachapoka area. The commission also appointed the Lee County Engineer as county license inspector and approved a liquor and tobacco license for Happy Hour. All votes were unanimous except for the trust fund, which passed 4-0-1 with one abstention.

• Established $3M OPEB trust fund with Wells Fargo as trustee and PFM as administrator (4-0-1, LaGrand abstaining)
• Authorized contract for new motor vehicle software (unanimous)
• Increased motor vehicle license mail fee to $3.00 and added $2.00 mail fee for mobile home decals (unanimous)
• Appointed Lee County Engineer as county license inspector (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 75 All-Hazard radios and batteries, not to exceed $2,500, for Loachapoka area (unanimous)
• Approved lounge retail liquor and tobacco license for Happy Hour at 2319 Pierce Road, Phenix City (unanimous)
• Set budget work sessions for August 9, September 13, September 7, and if needed September 14-15 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business including IAC-ARPA and county levies for new ABC license types, and new business on proposed agenda format changes. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Presentation by AO Discover! Children's Hands-On Science Center
• Ratify and approve claims and Blackbaud & P-card transactions
• IAC-ARPA discussion (Wendy Swann)
• County levies for new ABC license types (Judge English)
• Proposed changes to agenda format (Commissioner Long)

The Lee County Commission approved the consent agenda items as presented, including claims, procurement card transactions, and prior meeting minutes, with Commissioner Ham abstaining. The Commission also unanimously approved a motion to begin using a new agenda format for future meetings. No action was taken on joining the ACCA-IAC for ARPA funds, with discussion focusing on policy decisions and further exploration.

• Approved consent agenda items (claims, Blackbaud and procurement card transactions, minutes of June 21 and 28 meetings) 4-0-1, with Commissioner Ham abstaining.
• Approved motion to use a new agenda format for the next agenda, carried unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 5:37 p.m., motion carried unanimously.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine consent items, old and new business. Key actions include establishing county levies for new ABC license types, a budget adjustment for the Gasoline Tax Fund, and renewal of the animal control agreement. The agenda also includes presentations and an executive session.

• Establishing County Levies for New ABC License Types
• Budget Adjustment Gasoline Tax Fund
• Animal Control Agreement Renewal
• Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision discussion
• Second Reading for East Alabama Health Care Authority Board vacancy

The Lee County Commission unanimously authorized its attorneys to file legal action to enforce zoning and subdivision regulations, seek injunctive relief against the proposed Shady Grove Quarry as a potential public nuisance, and appeal any state permits for the quarry. The Commission also approved a $232,000 budget amendment for Highway Department equipment, a one-year animal control contract extension, and the final plat for Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision.

• Authorized legal action against the proposed Shady Grove Quarry, including appeals of state permits
• Approved $232,000 budget amendment for Highway Department equipment from auction proceeds
• Approved one-year animal control contract extension with Animal Health Center and Opelika Animal Hospital
• Approved final plat for Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision
• Appointed Stanley T. Tucker to the East Alabama Health Care Authority Board
• Approved educational reimbursement request for Revenue Commissioner employee Hannah Preston
• Approved consent agenda including claims listing and June 14 meeting minutes
• Adjourned into executive session to discuss potential litigation

General

The Lee County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss potential changes to the solid waste collection system, hold a public hearing on the matter, and consider a bid for solid waste collection and transport services. The agenda includes old business items only, with no new business or other routine matters.

• Potential changes to solid waste collection system
• Public hearing on solid waste system
• Bid Number 2021-10 for solid waste collection and transport

The Lee County Commission voted 4-1 to move forward with Option 2 for a new solid waste collection system, awarding the bid to Arrow Disposal Service Inc. The new system will feature weekly curbside cart pickup by the contractor, a county-run on-demand bulk disposal service, and a few county-owned drop-off sites open on 'amnesty' days. Commissioner LaGrand voted against the motion.

• Approved Option 2 for weekly curbside cart pickup, awarding bid to Arrow Disposal Service Inc. (4-1)
• County will run on-demand bulk disposal service and maintain a few drop-off sites on amnesty days
• Public hearing held with 13 speakers; concerns about illegal dumping, cart costs, and accessibility were discussed

County Commission

The Commission will address several new business items including subdivision plans and road maintenance. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding Lee County zoning regulations.

• Lee County Zoning Regulation Public Hearing
• Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision
• Lee Road 159 Pavement Preservation Project Agreement Renewal
• National Center for Asphalt Technology Assistance Request
• Beauregard Fire Department Assistance Request

The Lee County Commission re-approved the county zoning regulations after a public hearing with no speakers. The commission tabled the final plat for the Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision, a 14-lot development on Lee Road 183, after residents raised concerns about home types and a stream. The commission also approved a 3-year agreement with the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) for pavement research on Lee Road 159, with no county funds required.

• Approved the consent agenda, including claims listings and minutes from the May 24 meeting.
• Re-approved the Lee County Zoning Regulations, as previously approved on May 24, 2021, after a public hearing with no speakers.
• Tabled the final plat for Ridge Grove Farms Subdivision, a 14-lot development on Lee Road 183, to the next agenda.
• Approved a 3-year agreement with NCAT for pavement preservation research on Lee Road 159, with no county funds required.
• Approved Highway Department assistance to NCAT for hauling chert material and spraying herbicide around their test track.
• Approved Highway Department site work for a future Beauregard Fire Department station off Alabama Highway 51.
• Scheduled a special meeting on June 21, 2021, for a public hearing on potential changes to the Solid Waste system.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a public hearing on an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Plan and discussion of zoning regulations. The agenda also includes old business items such as engaging a professional planner, postponing the Employee Advancement Program, and adopting a supplemental program, as well as new business like accepting Sentinel Hills Phase 2 for maintenance and establishing a trust fund for OPEB.

• Public hearing on amendment to Solid Waste Management Plan
• Consider Lee County Zoning Regulations and set public hearing
• Accept Sentinel Hills Phase 2 for maintenance
• Consider establishing a trust fund for OPEB
• Authorize engagement of professional planner

The Lee County Commission approved the Lee County Zoning Regulations and Beat 13 zoning map, applying them to Beat 13 effective May 24, 2021, following a May 18 special election where 431 residents voted yes and 220 voted no. The Commission also authorized a $25,000 professional services agreement with Lehe Planning, LLC to develop the zoning regulations. Several other items were approved, including a supplemental employee compensation program, termination of COVID-19 policies, and a resolution designating the Gogue Performing Arts Center as a temporary courthouse annex.

• Adopted Lee County Zoning Regulations and Beat 13 zoning map (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 agreement with Lehe Planning, LLC for zoning regulations project (unanimous)
• Postponed Employee Advancement Program start date to July 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental employee compensation program effective July 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy changes (unanimous)
• Terminated temporary COVID-19 policies effective July 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to remove supernumerary salary cap for Revenue Commissioner (4-0-1, LaGrand abstaining)
• Designated Gogue Performing Arts Center as temporary courthouse annex (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, starting with public comment and recognitions. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and financial claims. New business includes a compensation item for the Revenue Commissioner, two alcohol license applications for Speed Zone, and several personnel and policy items presented by Roger Rendleman.

• Supernumerary Compensation of Revenue Commissioner - Oline Price
• Retail Beer & Table Wine Application for Speed Zone (D3) - Sheriff Jones
• Lounge Retail Liquor License Application for Speed Zone Package (D3) - Sheriff Jones
• Amend Chief Administrative Officer Job Description - Roger Rendleman
• Personnel Policy Change - Roger Rendleman

The Lee County Commission approved a $22,000 full-scope recruitment contract with GovHR USA to find a replacement for Chief Administrative Officer Roger Rendleman, who is leaving in November. The commission also approved an updated job description for the CAO position, which now prefers a public administration or business degree. Several other items, including a supplemental pay program and personnel policy changes, were presented for information only and will be considered at the next meeting. No action was taken after an executive session on potential litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and table wine license transfer for Speed Zone (unanimous)
• Approved lounge retail liquor license transfer for Speed Zone Package (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign $22,000 full-scope recruitment agreement with GovHR USA (unanimous)
• Approved updated Chief Administrative Officer job description (unanimous)
• Added executive session on potential litigation to agenda (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda for minutes and claims, and new business items. These include an ADEM public hearing, hiring a consultant for the Planning Commission, providing office space for the County Attorney, a retail beer and table wine application for Backwaters Marina, and a bid for road reclamation and resurfacing.

• ADEM public hearing discussion
• Consultant for Lee County Planning Commission
• Office space for County Attorney
• Retail beer and table wine application for Backwaters Marina (District 4)
• 2021 Full Depth Reclamation, Resurfacing, & Traffic Stripe bid

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved a $1,772,153.25 bid from D & J Enterprises, Inc. for the 2021 full-depth reclamation, resurfacing, and traffic stripe project. They also approved a consent agenda, authorized a remote broadcast of an ADEM public hearing on a proposed quarry permit, approved hiring a planning consultant for up to six months at a cost not exceeding $50,000, and approved a retail beer and wine license for Backwaters Marina. The commission also authorized the county administrator to research recruitment firms for his replacement and held an executive session on litigation.

• Awarded 2021 road resurfacing bid to D & J Enterprises, Inc. for $1,772,153.25 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized remote broadcast of ADEM public hearing on Creekwood Resources quarry permits (unanimous)
• Approved hiring planning consultant for up to 6 months, not to exceed $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and table wine license for Backwaters Marina (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to research recruitment firms for his replacement (unanimous)
• Approved use of courthouse office by County Attorney for county business (unanimous)
• Held executive session on current litigation; no action taken

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business, and new business items. Key items include a request to increase the coroner's expense allowance, a discussion on a recreation land use agreement with the Town of Loachapoka, a bid for air purifiers, a liquor license application, and various administrative requests.

• Request for expense allowance increase for Coroner Bill Harris
• Discuss agreement for recreation land use with Town of Loachapoka
• Bid #2021-09 for five or more 'Beyond Guardian Air' or better air purifiers
• Lounge retail liquor license application for Happy Hour (D3)
• Adopt-A-Mile application by Justin Hardee

The Lee County Commission voted unanimously to hold a work session on April 19 to discuss a possible noise ordinance, following numerous complaints from Beauregard residents about a neighbor playing loud sirens and noises. The Commission also approved a temporary increase in the Coroner's vehicle allowance, awarded a bid for air purifiers, approved a liquor license, and set a public hearing on the Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Set work session for April 19 to discuss noise ordinance (unanimous)
• Increased Coroner's vehicle allowance from $400 to $600/month and deputy coroners to $150/month until end of July (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #2021-09 for air purifiers to Aerus Electrolux at $2,000/each (unanimous)
• Approved lounge retail liquor license for Happy Hour Cigar Wine Spirits (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-A-Mile application from Rittenbury Family for Lee Road 263 (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputy Christopher Kyle Maxwell (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 24 to amend Solid Waste Management Plan for curbside garbage service (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is meeting to handle routine consent items, old business including a second reading of a planning commission nominee and COVID-19 policy updates, and new business such as budget adjustments, bids for radios and park concessions, and a liquor license transfer. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and real estate transactions.

• Bid #2021-07: Radios & equipment installation for Sheriff's Office and EMA
• Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Adjustments
• Concession and restrooms bids for Beulah and Beauregard Parks
• Bid #2021-08: Wetland Mitigation Credits
• Transfer of Retail Beer and Table Wine License for The Store 1 (D5)

The Lee County Commission approved a $1,370,500 contract with Whatley Construction LLC for concession and restroom buildings at Beulah and Beauregard Sports Parks. The Commission also approved FY2021 budget adjustments, a $115,922 bid for Sheriff's Office vehicle equipment, and an updated COVID-19 personnel policy. Several residents requested a noise ordinance, which was discussed but not adopted.

• Awarded $1,370,500 bid to Whatley Construction LLC for concession/restroom buildings at Beulah and Beauregard Sports Parks (unanimous)
• Approved $115,922 bid to Mobile Communications for equipment/installation on 12 Chevrolet Tahoes and other vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 budget adjustments including $340,000 resurfacing rollover and $350,000 EMA capital transfer (unanimous)
• Approved updated COVID-19 personnel policies effective April 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer/table wine transfer for The Store 1 at 11940 AL Highway 169, Salem (unanimous)
• Appointed Sherry Cook to Lee County Planning Commission, six-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and March 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded $78,000 wetland mitigation credits bid to Broadview Mitigation Bank (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, covering consent agenda items, old business, and new business. Key items include a second reading of planning commission nominees, design proposals for a central maintenance facility, a speed limit reduction for Sedona Ridge Subdivision, final plat approval for Mill Creek Landings, an EMA expansion and renovation bid, and several budget adjustments and resolutions.

• Second reading of Lee County Planning Commission nominees
• Central Maintenance & Engineering Facility design proposals
• Speed limit reduction for Sedona Ridge Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Mill Creek Landings
• EMA expansion and renovation bid

The Lee County Commission approved a $1,971,629 bid from Whatley Construction for the EMA building expansion and renovation, the lowest of three bids received. The Commission also approved a $95,000 salary for a new Chief Appraiser (4-0-1), appointed Planning Commission members, and approved several other items including a speed limit reduction and new county positions. The meeting adjourned into executive session to discuss potential litigation, with no action expected.

• Approved $1,971,629 EMA building expansion bid to Whatley Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 salary for new Chief Appraiser (4-0-1, LaGrand abstaining)
• Approved Planning Commission appointments for six-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved JRW Architect proposal for central maintenance shop design (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit to 25 mph on five Lee Roads in Sedona Ridge (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Mill Creek Landings subdivision, 27 lots (unanimous)
• Created seven new classified county positions with pay grades (unanimous)
• Raised fixed asset capitalization threshold from $800 to $3,000 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda approval, and old business updates. New business items include appointments, a Charter Communications franchise agreement renewal, alcoholic beverage fee levies, subdivision plats, and bids for striping and radios.

• Charter Communications Franchise Agreement Renewal
• FY2021-2022 Annual Levy of Alcoholic Beverage Fees
• Final Plat Approval for Deerfield Oaks Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Approval for Mill Creek Landing Subdivision
• 2021 Striping and Pavement Markers Bid

The Lee County Commission voted 4-0-1 (Commissioner LaGrand abstaining) to move day-to-day operations of the Appraisal Department to the Revenue Commissioner effective March 1, 2021, with additional compensation of $1,200 per month. The Commission also unanimously approved a 10% salary increase for EMA Director Rita Smith, approved the employee advancement program effective June 5, 2021, and approved the FY2021-2022 alcoholic beverage license levies at unchanged rates. Several other items were approved, including subdivision plats and a road striping contract.

• Approved moving Appraisal Dept oversight to Revenue Commissioner with $1,200/month pay increase (4-0-1, LaGrand abstaining)
• Approved 10% salary increase for EMA Director Rita Smith after one-year evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved employee advancement program with seven pay range assignments effective June 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021-2022 alcoholic beverage license levies at unchanged rates (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Deerfield Oaks Subdivision, 22 lots (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Mill Creek Landings Subdivision (unanimous)
• Awarded $319,789.30 road striping contract to Hornsby Striping Company (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for radio equipment installation on two vehicles (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business, and new business items. Key items include a second reading for a Beauregard Water Authority Board vacancy, discussion of ADECA CDBG-COVID 19 funds, and updates on coronavirus activity at the Auburn satellite office. New business also covers a restaurant retail liquor license application, a Beauregard Park change order, and a proposed agreement for LCEMA/CERT volunteers.

• Second reading for one vacancy on Beauregard Water Authority Board
• ADECA CDBG-COVID 19 Funds discussion
• Restaurant Retail Liquor License Application for Good Ol Boys Restaurant (D2)
• Beauregard Park Change Order
• LCEMA/CERT Volunteers Proposed Agreement

The Lee County Commission approved a special election for May 18, 2021, for planning and zoning in Beat 13 (Beulah), after a petition with 633 signatures was verified. The commission also approved consent agenda items, reappointed Harry Lazenby to the Beauregard Water Authority Board, approved COVID-19 relief projects, a liquor license for Good Ol Boys Restaurant, two change orders for Beauregard Sports Park, a new Environmental Service Worker position, and an LCEMA/CERT volunteer agreement. No action was taken on the EMA Director's probationary status or the appraisal department oversight, which were discussed for future meetings.

• Approved special election for Beat 13 planning and zoning on May 18 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Harry Lazenby to Beauregard Water Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 relief projects with $500,000 CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved restaurant retail liquor license for Good Ol Boys Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved two change orders for Beauregard Sports Park totaling $33,491.83 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Environmental Service Worker position (unanimous)
• Approved LCEMA/CERT volunteer agreement (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several concrete items. They will consider a tax abatement extension for V2 Composites Corporation, award bids for dry cleaning, portable restroom trailers, and nitrile gloves, and vote on speed limit reductions for three county roads. The agenda also includes appointments to water authority boards, a purchase request for the Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department, and a resolution for COVID-related community development block grant funds.

• V2 Composites Corporation abatement extension
• Bids #2021-02 Dry Cleaning & #2021-04 Portable Restroom Trailer
• Speed limit reductions for Lee Roads 185, 739, and 14
• Beauregard Volunteer Fire Department purchase request
• ADECA Community Development Block Grant - COVID funds

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda, old and new business. Key items include a proposed Beulah Quarry discussion, final approval of Eddins Creek Subdivision, and new business on hospital bill concerns, general obligation warrants, and professional services agreements for park projects.

• Proposed Beulah Quarry discussion
• Final approval of Eddins Creek Subdivision
• General Obligation Warrants Series 2021
• Professional Services Agreements for Park Projects
• Hospital Bill Concerns