Lee County public meetings in 2022

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is meeting to review several procurement bids and personnel matters. The body will discuss board appointments and the creation of a new billing clerk position in Environmental Services.

• Bid #2023-03 for an Armored Vehicle
• Bid #2023-01 for a 2023 Water Truck w/chassis for Highway Department
• Bid #2023-02 for Uniform Dry Cleaning
• Preliminary Plat Approval for Cherry Hill Subdivision
• Creation of Billing Clerk position in Environmental Services

The Lee County Commission approved several equipment purchases, including a Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle and a water truck from Cowin Equipment Company. The board also authorized funding for a community shelter grant and approved a preliminary plat for the Cherry Hill Subdivision.

• Approved purchase of Lenco Bearcat Armored Vehicle for $238,801 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #2023-01 for a new water truck to Cowin Equipment Company for $142,947.59 (unanimous)
• Approved commitment up to $9,905 for Smiths Station Community Shelter Grant (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Cherry Hill Subdivision in District 3 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #2023-02 for uniform dry cleaning to Downtown Cleaners (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two billing clerk positions in Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Extended probation period for Chief Administrative Officer for up to six months (unanimous)
• Cancelled the December 27 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission is meeting to address the allocation of ARPA funds for water authority projects and EMA communications equipment. The body will also consider a funding agreement for a local roads safety initiative.

• Resolutions relating to ARPA Water Authority Projects
• Allocation of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for EMA Communications Room Equipment and Installation
• ABC License Transfer for Delta Food and Delta Food Package
• Educational Reimbursement Requests
• Local Roads Safety Initiative Funding Agreement

The Commission approved the allocation of up to $2,697,986.77 in ARPA funds to the Beulah Utilities District for six water infrastructure projects. Other actions included funding for EMA communications equipment and a local road safety project. The board also approved two ABC license transfers and law enforcement educational reimbursements.

• Approved implementation policies for ARPA water and sewer projects (unanimous)
• Conditionally allocated up to $2,697,986.77 in ARPA funds to Beulah Utilities District for six projects (unanimous)
• Approved $288,327.49 from ARPA revenue replacement funds for Motorola equipment for EMA communications room (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of retail beer and retail table wine license for Delta Food at 9870 Lee Road 240 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of lounge retail liquor license for Delta Food Package at 9870 Lee Road 240 (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputy Shawn McDevitt and Investigator Ben Causland (unanimous)
• Authorized $27,400.87 match for Local Roads Safety Initiative project on Lee Road 379 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and procurement card transactions (unanimous)

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes an executive session.

The Commission met in a special session to discuss current litigation. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding an ADECA Grant. The meeting includes the swearing-in of Commissioners Tony Langley and John Andrew Harris and a discussion on medical marijuana.

• Public hearing and resolution for ADECA Grant
• Discussion on medical marijuana
• Amendment to Rules of Procedure for Electronic Participation Policy
• Proposed FY2023 Holiday Schedule
• Parking lot lighting for Beulah & Beauregard Parks

The Commission approved a resolution to reallocate $285,000 for equipment and $75,000 for food distribution from an ADECA CDBG-19 grant. Other actions included approving park lighting and updating meeting procedures. The Commission also authorized legal action for an unpaid noise ordinance violation.

• Approved reallocation of $285,000 for equipment and $75,000 for food distribution from ADECA CDBG-19 grant (Unanimous)
• Authorized Martin Law, LLC to pursue an unpaid noise ordinance violation in civil court (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,572.84 in ARPA funds for parking lot lighting at Beulah and Beauregard Parks (Unanimous)
• Approved moving the Beat 10 portable classroom to the new Beauregard Fire Station on Alabama Highway 51 (Unanimous)
• Adopted updated Rules of Procedure including a new Electronic Participation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Holiday Schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and October 31, 2022 minutes (3-0-2)
• Confirmed meeting schedule for first and last Monday of each month (Unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss budget adjustments for FY2023 and a tax abatement for ADC200, LLC. The body will also review a contract for delinquent personal property and a replat for Palmetto Creeks Subdivision.

• Ad Valorem Tax Abatement for ADC200, LLC
• Contract with American Financial Credit Services for Delinquent Personal Property
• Replat of Lot 1, Palmetto Creeks Subdivision
• FY2023 Budget amendments to include Capital and Gas Tax adjustments
• Request for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds (LATCF)

The Commission approved $1.45 million in outside appropriations for various agencies and granted a 10-year tax abatement for a $10.59 million distribution warehouse project. Other actions included approving a subdivision replat and authorizing the request of $100,000 in federal LATCF funds.

• Approved $1.45M in FY2022-2023 outside appropriations for contract and appropriation agencies
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for ADC200, LLC distribution warehouse (Resolution 1031-2022)
• Approved replat of Lot 1 in Palmetto Creek Subdivision
• Authorized Chairman to request $100,000 from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
• Approved $206,790 budget adjustment in FY2023 Gas Tax Fund from equipment sales
• Approved FY2023 capital item carryovers, budget, and $1.5M transfer to Capital Projects Fund
• Engaged Attorney Tutt Barrett as legal counsel for Lee County Planning Commission
• Approved withdrawal from a 2019 storm shelter grant to reapply via COVID mitigation funds

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to consider a resolution supporting broadband expansion amendments and a lease renewal for office space with the City of Smiths Station. The body will also review a medical bill repricing agreement for the detention center.

• Resolution in support of Amendments 2 and 7 for Broadband Expansion
• Lease Agreement Renewal for Office Space with the City of Smiths Station
• Medical Bill Repricing Services Agreement for Detention Center
• Off Premise Retail Beer/Table Wine License for Springvilla Grocery
• Benefits Fair Funding Request

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved new garbage fee billing guidelines for the Environmental Services Department, which will now handle billing instead of the Revenue Commissioner. The commission also passed a resolution supporting Alabama Amendments 2 and 7 for broadband expansion and economic development, and authorized a three-year medical bill repricing contract for detention services with Millennium Risk Managers, LLC.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims listing (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign three-year medical bill repricing contract with Millennium Risk Managers, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved garbage fee billing guidelines for Environmental Services Department (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Alabama Amendments 2 and 7 for broadband and economic development (unanimous)
• Authorized lease renewal with City of Smiths Station for office space at 5% increase (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $700 from contingency fund for Benefits Fair supplies (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and table wine license transfer for Spring Villa Grocery (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to adopt the FY2022-2023 budget and set work sessions for outside appropriations. The body will also discuss highway maintenance bids and an animal control services agreement.

• Adoption of FY2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget
• FY 2022-2023 Highway Maintenance Bids and Extensions
• Animal Control Services Agreement
• Garbage Fee Billing Guidelines
• Resolutions relating to the American Rescue Plan Act

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved the FY2022-2023 budget of $66.8 million in expenditures, a 5.75% cost-of-living adjustment for eligible county employees, and increased the coroner's salary to $36,000 and chief deputy coroner to $18,000. The commission also adopted policies for distributing American Rescue Plan Act funds to nonprofits, awarded annual highway maintenance bids, and approved a new animal control contract at $185.70 per animal.

• Approved FY2022-2023 budget with $66.8M in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved 5.75% cost-of-living adjustment for eligible county employees effective Oct. 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Increased coroner salary to $36,000 and chief deputy coroner to $18,000 annually (unanimous)
• Adopted policies and procedures for ARPA nonprofit assistance grants (unanimous)
• Awarded highway maintenance bids for FY2022-2023, including rejecting and negotiating three bids (unanimous)
• Approved animal control contract with Animal Health Center/Opelika Animal Hospital at $185.70 per animal (unanimous)
• Authorized $500,000 for Auburn University Airport safety zone expansion, paid over five years (unanimous)
• Approved merit raise structure up to 4% based on employee evaluations (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss an opioid lawsuit settlement and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Revenue Replacement Funds. The agenda also includes a liquor license application and a budget work session.

• Opioid Lawsuit Settlement discussion
• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Revenue Replacement Funds
• Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License Application for the Quick Stop (D4)
• Adopt-A-Mile Application
• Resurfacing Program Overview and Individual Storm Shelter/Safe Room Grants presentations

The Commission unanimously authorized the Chairman to sign opioid lawsuit settlement agreements with McKesson and Johnson & Johnson, despite earlier concerns about waiving future rights. It also approved $500,000 in ARPA funds for Environmental Services and $250,000 for Loachapoka Park design and construction. A retail beer and wine license was granted to Quick Stop in Opelika, and an Adopt-A-Mile application for Lee Road 86 was approved.

• Authorized Chairman to sign opioid settlement agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA allocation to Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA allocation for Loachapoka Park (unanimous)
• Granted retail beer and table wine license to Quick Stop at 7717 Alabama Highway 51 (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-A-Mile application for Lee Road 86 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission is scheduled to establish a quorum, hold an executive session, and adjourn.

County Commission

The Commission will discuss the allocation of ARPA funds to water authorities and the County Transportation Plan. The agenda includes reviews of liquor license applications and bids for law enforcement camera systems.

• Allocation of ARPA Funds to Water Authorities
• Rebuild Alabama Act and County Transportation Plan
• Bids #2022-09 for In-Car Video Systems and #2022-10 for Wearable Cameras
• Retail beer and liquor license applications for Cusseta Travel Center and Cheers Liquors
• Engagement letter with Maynard, Cooper and Gale

The Commission approved allocating $12,737,005 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to five water authorities, with a base amount of $2 million each for the four larger authorities plus additional funds based on meter count, and the smallest authority receiving its full request of $175,000. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission also approved the Rebuild Alabama Act and County Transportation Plan, awarded a $187,576.83 camera system contract to Motorola Solutions, and approved several alcohol licenses. No action was taken on a request to waive attorney fees for a nuisance violation or on the Loachapoka Community Park design.

• Approved $12,737,005 in ARPA fund allocations to five water authorities (unanimous)
• Approved Rebuild Alabama Act and County Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid #2022-09 and #2022-10 for in-car and body cameras to Motorola Solutions for $187,576.83 (unanimous)
• Approved special retail license for B & B Beverage Management for two one-day events (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer license for Cusseta Travel Center (unanimous)
• Approved lounge retail liquor license for Cheers Liquors (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Cannon to Mid-South RC&D Council (unanimous)
• Authorized Revenue Commissioner to sign engagement letter with Maynard, Cooper, and Gale (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to consider a contract for solid waste disposal and a change order for the EMA building project. The body will also review the Rebuild Alabama Act and the County Transportation Plan.

• Contract for Disposal of Solid Waste
• EMA Building Project Change Order
• Beauregard Fire Dept. Storm Shelter Building Pad Request
• Rebuild Alabama Act and the County Transportation Plan
• Appointment for Lee-Russell Council of Governments & Metropolitan Planning Org.

The Lee County Commission approved reappointments to the East Alabama Health Care Authority and Lee County Communications (E911) Board, authorized construction of a building pad for the Beauregard Fire Department storm shelter, approved a solid waste disposal contract amendment with GFL Environmental, and set budget work session dates. A discussion on an EMA building change order resulted in no action, with funds to be considered in next year's budget.

• Reappointed Dr. Stephen Lock and Wayne Alderman to East Alabama Health Care Authority Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sheriff Jay Jones and appointed Austin Bayles to Lee County Communications (E911) Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Department to construct building pad for Beauregard Fire Department storm shelter (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste disposal contract amendment with GFL Environmental Inc. through Feb 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set budget work sessions for Aug 29, Sep 12, Sep 13, Sep 15 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Morris to LRCOG and MPO Boards of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (3-0-1, Long abstaining)

General

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items, including establishing a quorum and an executive session. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

The Lee County Commission met in special session solely to discuss litigation with attorneys in executive session. No formal action was taken, and the meeting adjourned into the regular commission meeting afterward.

• Adjourned into executive session to discuss litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting into regular commission meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss new business including sheriff's office equipment and personnel reimbursements. The body is also considering the allocation of ARPA revenue replacement funds for park lighting.

• Bid#2022-08 for Sheriff's Office body cameras
• ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds allocation for parking lot lighting at parks
• Final Plat Approval for Creecy Subdivision
• Educational reimbursements for the Sheriff's Office
• Use of County Attorney by the Coroner

The Lee County Commission approved a resolution granting a one-time lump sum payment of $80,062 to eligible retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees, funded through the Employees' Retirement System. The Commission also allocated revenue replacement funds for parking lot lighting at Beulah and Beauregard Parks, with a $105,000 quote to be bid. In executive session, the Commission denied a grievance appeal submitted by Erica Norris on a 3-1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and July 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Creecy Subdivision on Lee Road 140 (unanimous)
• Appointed Judge English as representative to IAC Operations Council (unanimous)
• Rejected Bid #2022-08 for Watchguard V300 wearable cameras, to rebid later (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputies Jared Corbett and Vintel Thomas (unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney to review body transport services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Act 2022-229 for $80,062 one-time retiree lump sum payment (unanimous)
• Allocated revenue replacement funds for parking lot lighting at Beulah and Beauregard Parks (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss a final plat approval for the Creecy Subdivision and a project resolution for the Auburn-Opelika M.P.O. The body will also consider revisions to the Lee County Parks rental agreement.

• Final Plat Approval for Creecy Subdivision
• Auburn-Opelika M.P.O. Project Resolution
• Lee County Parks Rental Agreement Revision
• Ratification of claims and procurement card transactions

The Lee County Commission approved revisions to the Lee County Parks Rental Agreement, including new field rental fees and maintenance charges, as presented by Parks Director Ryan Norris. The commission also approved the consent agenda, appointed Commissioner Morris to the ACCA Legislative Committee, and recognized Daniel Sexton as Special Coroner. No action was taken on the Creecy Subdivision final plat or the IAC Operations Council appointment.

• Approved revisions to Lee County Parks Rental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and June 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Morris as representative to ACCA Legislative Committee (unanimous)
• Recognized Daniel Sexton as Special Coroner (no vote recorded)
• Carried over inmate medical expenses item to next agenda
• Removed Lee Road 196 item due to petition withdrawal
• No action on Creecy Subdivision final plat
• No action on IAC Operations Council appointment

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission is scheduled to establish a quorum, enter an executive session, and adjourn.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss funding increases for EAMC EMS and levies for new ABC license types. The body is also considering final plat approvals for three subdivisions and two Adopt-a-Mile applications.

• EAMC EMS funding increase
• County levies for new ABC license types
• Final plat approval for Creecy Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Broken Rock Subdivision, Phase II and Phase III
• Adopt-a-Mile applications for Lee Road 86 and Lee Road 240

The Lee County Commission approved the Bulk Waste Rules and Regulations, an increase in the EMS appropriation, and several subdivision plats. The EMS subsidy will rise from $345,476 to $376,517.20 in 2023, with further increases through 2025. The commission also set a $1,000 fee for the Hospitality Management Program license and approved two Adopt-a-Mile applications.

• Approved Bulk Waste Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved EMS appropriation increase to $376,517.20 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Set Hospitality Management Program license fee at $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Creecy Subdivision (tabled)
• Approved final plat for Broken Rock Subdivision Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Broken Rock Subdivision Phase III (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-a-Mile for Lee Road 86 (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-a-Mile for Lee Road 240 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss the allocation of ARPA funds for general use and a new access road at Beauregard Park. The body is also reviewing a lease agreement for solid waste vehicles and rules for bulk waste pickup.

• Allocation of ARPA Funds
• ARPA Funds for Beauregard Park new Access Road
• Final Plat Approval for Gentry-Lee Road 37 Subdivision
• Lease Agreement with BancorpSouth for Solid Waste Vehicles
• Bulk Waste Pickup Rules & Regulations

The Lee County Commission unanimously allocated 58% of ARPA funds to water authorities and 20% to broadband services. They also approved $700,000 for a Beauregard access road, a $1,012,236.50 lease for five garbage trucks, and several other items. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on the truck lease and the GIS position.

• Allocated 58% of ARPA funds to water and 20% to broadband (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 for Beauregard access road from ARPA revenue replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,012,236.50 lease for five 2023 Freightliner trucks with BancorpSouth (4-0-1, Ham abstained)
• Authorized Senior Mapper/GIS position in Appraisal Department (4-0-1, LaGrand abstained)
• Appointed Hayley Welch to East Alabama Health Care Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Jared Corbett (unanimous)
• Authorized easement for Alabama Power to relocate power lines (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Department to clear NCAT site for CDL training (unanimous)

General

The commission convened for a special meeting on June 8, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session.

The Lee County Commission met in special session and adjourned into executive session to discuss litigation with Attorney Robbie Hyde, County Attorney Stan Martin, Roger Rendleman, and Erica Norris. Upon reconvening, the Commission voted 4-1 to accept the report provided by Mr. Rendleman as written, with Commissioner LaGrand voting no. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned into executive session (unanimous)
• Accepted Rendleman report as written (4-1, LaGrand no)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission will review the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) working budget and revenue replacement funds. The meeting includes votes on subdivision plat approvals and a bid for rifles for the Sheriff's office.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Working Budget
• Bid #2022-07 for 20 or more Fold AR Rifles
• Speed limit reduction for Lee Road 307
• Final Plat Approval for Gentry-Lee Road 37 Subdivision
• Final Plat Approval for Broken Rock Subdivision

The Lee County Commission approved a $42,000 bid from Gulf Coast Tactical for 20 or more folding AR-type rifles, as recommended by Sheriff Jay Jones. The commission also approved consent agenda items, a resolution appointing Tom 'Mac' Morris to the Cemetery Preservation Commission, ARPA fund allocations for the Highway Department complex and Environmental Services, the Revenue Commissioner's annual report on litigations and insolvencies, speed limit reduction on Lee Road 307, and final plats for two subdivisions. No action was taken on the Plainview Volunteer Fire Department discussion or the certified mapper/GIS coordinator position request.

• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and May 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom 'Mac' Morris to Cemetery Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $7M for Highway Department complex and $500,000 reimbursement to Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Commissioner's annual report on insolvencies and litigations (4-1, LaGrand no)
• Awarded $42,000 bid for folding AR-type rifles to Gulf Coast Tactical (unanimous)
• Lowered speed limit on Lee Road 307 from 45 mph to 30 mph (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Gentry-Lee Road 37 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Broken Rock Subdivision (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss the categorization of ARPA funds and the Oliver Trails Phase V-B Subdivision. The body will also consider a solid waste software agreement and the IAC Joint Bidding Program.

• Discussion on categories of ARPA Funds
• Oliver Trails Phase V-B Subdivision
• Solid Waste Software Agreement
• IAC Joint Bidding Program
• Appointment to Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Lee County Commission approved several items, including appointments to the Planning Commission, participation in the ACCA joint bidding program, final plat approval for Oliver Trails Phase V-B, and a software agreement for Environmental Services. They also scheduled an ARPA funding work session and authorized drafting an agreement with Oak Bowery VFD. No action was taken on the Lee Road 196 dispute.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Raiford and Charles 'Chuck' Sanders to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Scheduled ARPA funding work session for May 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join ACCA joint bidding program (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Oliver Trails Phase V-B Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized signing agreement with Soft-Pak Software Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized drafting agreement with Oak Bowery VFD (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several infrastructure bids and administrative updates. The meeting includes reviews of American Rescue Plan Act resolutions and proposed changes to zoning regulations.

• Bid #2022-05 for equipment installation on 11 or more patrol vehicles
• ABC License Application for Dollar General Corporation Store #23445
• Resolutions relating to the American Rescue Plan Act
• Amendments to Zoning Regulations
• FY 2022 Local Striping (LCP 41-SRPM-22) and Resurfacing (LCP 41-RALR-22) bids

The Lee County Commission awarded a $110,071.50 bid to Mobile Communications for equipment installation on 2022 Ford patrol units, approved two zoning amendments, and awarded road striping and resurfacing contracts. The commission also approved a beer and wine license for Dollar General and reimbursed the Beauregard Baseball Association for background checks. No action was taken on the status of Lee Road 196, which was referred to the County Attorney for review.

• Awarded Bid #2022-05 to Mobile Communications for $110,071.50 (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license for Dollar General Store #23445 at 5661 Lee Road 175 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~112 acres on Lee Road 266/267 from Rural Preserve to Rural Center (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Table of Permitted Uses changing certain uses to Special Exception (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2022 striping contract to Hornsby Striping for $224,260.60 (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2022 resurfacing contract to D & J Enterprises for $2,357,089.05 (unanimous)
• Reimbursed $1,333.00 to Beauregard Baseball Association for background checks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and minutes (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss road maintenance and speed limit changes. The body is also reviewing a lot lease renewal for the Auburn Satellite Office and a position reclassification.

• Acceptance of Magnolia Ridge II Subdivision for maintenance
• Speed limit reductions on Lee Road 123 and Lee Road 878
• Adopt-A-Mile application for Lee Road 086
• 2022 Auburn Satellite Office Lot Lease Renewal
• Special Events License Application for Greenawalt Hospitality LLC

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved a 5% merit salary increase for County Engineer Justin Hardee following his annual evaluation. The Commission also approved several road-related actions, including accepting Magnolia Ridge II Subdivision for maintenance, reducing speed limits on Lee Road 123 and Lee Road 878, and authorizing an Adopt-A-Mile application. Other actions included appointing Ashley Aaron to the Planning Commission, approving a Special Events Retail license, extending the Auburn Satellite Office lease, and reclassifying the EMA deputy director position.

• Granted 5% merit increase to County Engineer Justin Hardee (unanimous)
• Accepted Magnolia Ridge II Subdivision roads for maintenance (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 123 from 45 mph to 25 mph (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 878 from 25 mph to 15 mph (unanimous)
• Appointed Ashley Aaron to Planning Commission District 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Retail license for Legacy at Serenity Farms (unanimous)
• Authorized 5-year lease extension for Auburn Satellite Office (unanimous)
• Reclassified EMA deputy director from non-exempt to exempt (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda approval, and several new business items. Key actions include a contract addendum with Arrow Disposal Service, potential request for an Attorney General's opinion, approval of subdivision plats, a bid for a scrub seal trailer, and a road resurfacing project. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Arrow Disposal Service Contract Addendum and Lease
• Final Plat Approval for Sunset Ridge Subdivision, Phase 4
• Preliminary Plat Approval for Oliver Trails Subdivision, Phase V-B
• Bid No. 2022-06 Scrub Seal Trailer
• Resurfacing Project on LR-146 from Auburn City Limits to SR51

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to consider a budget adjustment for merit raises and review noise ordinance procedures. The body will also evaluate the County Engineer and consider a special events license application.

• Budget adjustment for merit raises
• Annual evaluation of County Engineer Justin Hardee
• Noise ordinance procedures discussion with Sheriff Jones and Captain Wallace
• Special events license application for Trinity Hospitality Group (D5)
• First reading of opening on Beulah Utilities Board

The Commission approved a budget adjustment for employee merit raises and appointed a member to the Cemetery Preservation Commission. The board also granted a one-day special events license and authorized a letter of support for the EMA Director.

• Approved consent agenda including claims and February 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Kimberly Deal Johns to the Lee County Cemetery Preservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment for merit raises of 1%, 3%, or 5% (unanimous)
• Approved special events license for Sorority Formal at 5505 Wire Road (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for EMA Director Rita Smith to run for AAEM 1st Vice President (4-1)
• Tabled evaluation of the County Engineer to the next agenda

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda approval, and several new business items. Key actions include a resolution to establish the Smiths Station Fire Protection District, the annual levy of alcoholic beverage fees for FY 2022-2023, and support for local legislation to increase the Sheriff's compensation. The board will also evaluate the EMA Director, approve a subdivision plat, and consider a promotion and a sports complex use agreement.

• Resolution to establish Smiths Station Fire Protection District
• FY 2022-2023 annual levy of alcoholic beverage fees
• Support local legislation to increase Sheriff's compensation
• Plat approval for Boo's Landing II Subdivision
• Promotion of Austin Jones to Deputy Director

The Lee County Commission approved a resolution to establish the Smiths Station Fire Protection District, conditional on County Attorney Stan Martin's review, with a 4-0-1 vote (Commissioner Long abstaining). The commission also approved a 5% merit raise for EMA Director Rita Smith (4-1), a resolution supporting a sheriff's salary increase to $125,000 (5-0), and the promotion of Austin Jones to EMA Deputy Director at $62,837.56 (4-0-1).

• Approved Smiths Station Fire Protection District resolution, conditional on County Attorney review (4-0-1, Long abstained)
• Approved 5% merit raise for EMA Director Rita Smith (4-1, Long voted no)
• Approved resolution supporting sheriff's salary increase to $125,000 (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Austin Jones to EMA Deputy Director at $62,837.56 (4-0-1, LaGrand abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and Feb 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annual alcoholic beverage license levies for FY2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Boo's Landing II Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to sign three sports complex use agreements (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including the oath of office for a new commissioner, public comments, and a consent agenda. Under new business, the commission will consider a resolution on Senate Bill 157 regarding increased weight limits for log trucks, a speed limit reduction for Lee Road 370, and several other items including bids and appointments.

• Resolution on Senate Bill 157 - Increase in Weight Limit on Log Trucks
• Speed Limit Reduction for Lee Road 370
• Bid #2022-04 Uniform Dry Cleaning Bid
• ABC Application for Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine for Backwaters Restaurant (D4)
• Promotion to EMA Deputy Director

The Commission approved funding for airport safety improvements and a recreation agreement with the Town of Loachapoka. It also passed a resolution opposing state legislation regarding log truck weight limits and reduced speed limits on Lee Road 370.

• Committed $500,000 to the Airport Runway Safety Zone project (unanimous)
• Approved recreation agreement with Town of Loachapoka for walking trail and playground (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing Senate Bill 157 regarding log truck weight limits (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limits on Lee Road 370 to 20 mph and 10 mph as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and wine license for Backwaters Restaurant and Convenience Store (unanimous)
• Awarded uniform dry cleaning bid #2022-04 to Downtown Cleaners (unanimous)
• Authorized adding Holly Leverette as signature authority on all bank accounts and removing Roger Rendleman (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment of the Probate Office election manager job description (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, consent agenda, and several new business items. Key actions include a resolution for ARPA revenue replacement, approval of a crack sealing bid, a final plat for Hawks Landing Subdivision Phase 2, a bid for Panasonic Toughbooks for patrol units, and an ABC application for a restaurant. An executive session on potential litigation is also scheduled.

• Resolution for Revenue Replacement ARPA Funds
• Results of Crack Sealing Bid LCP 41-PP-240
• Final Plat Approval of Hawks Landing Subdivision, Phase 2
• Bid #2022-02 for Panasonic Toughbooks for Patrol Units
• ABC Application for Retail Beer & Retail Table Wine for Annillos Pizzeria (D3)

The Lee County Commission approved a resolution authorizing the chairman to elect the $10 million standard allowance for ARPA revenue replacement, and awarded a $152,607 crack sealing contract to Gordon Company for Lee Road 240. The commission also approved the Hawks Landing Subdivision Phase 2 final plat, a retiree-in-service request for former CAO Roger Rendleman, a $30,500 bid for patrol vehicle Toughbooks, and an alcohol license for Annillos Pizzeria. A bid for Watchguard Camera Systems received no bids and will be rebid.

• Adopted resolution authorizing $10M ARPA standard allowance election (unanimous)
• Approved $152,607 crack sealing bid to Gordon Company for Lee Road 240 (unanimous)
• Approved Hawks Landing Subdivision Phase 2 final plat (unanimous)
• Approved retiree-in-service request for Roger Rendleman (unanimous)
• Approved $30,500 bid to Columbus Mobile Communications for Toughbooks (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer and wine license for Annillos Pizzeria (unanimous)
• Removed alcohol license application for Poco Locos from agenda
• Rebid Watchguard Camera Systems after no bids received

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, consent agenda approval, and several old and new business items. Key actions include amending the COVID-19 policy, considering a bridge replacement over Saugahatchee Creek, and approving federal aid agreements for road resurfacing. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss litigation.

• Bridge replacement over Saugahatchee Creek on Lee Road 217
• Federal Aid Agreements for resurfacing Lee Road 318 & 249
• 2022 Rebuild Alabama Act Annual Grant Program Application
• Amend COVID-19 Policy
• Adopt-a-Mile Application on Lee Road 79

The Lee County Commission unanimously awarded a $1,780,780.20 contract to Newell & Bush for the bridge replacement over Saugahatchee Creek on Lee Road 217. The commission also approved an amended COVID-19 policy, reappointed Andrew Bryan to the Beulah Utilities Board, appointed Judy Lockhart to the Recreation Board, and authorized several road-related agreements and applications. No action was taken on the status of Lee Road 57A, which remains under discussion.

• Awarded $1,780,780.20 bridge replacement contract to Newell & Bush (unanimous)
• Approved amended COVID-19 policy (unanimous)
• Reappointed Andrew Bryan to Beulah Utilities Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Judy Lockhart to Lee County Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Added Technical Support Specialist position at Pay Grade 115 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of intent for Rebuild Alabama grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized Federal Aid Agreements for resurfacing Lee Road 318 and Lee Road 249 (unanimous)
• Approved Adopt-A-Mile application from Phil Bryant on Lee Road 79 (unanimous)