Lee County public meetings in 2024

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss a request for proposals for health department building improvements and a radio system expansion contract. The body will also review bid results for Chevrolet Tahoes and plat approvals for two subdivisions.

• RFP for improvements to Lee County Health Department Building
• Alabama Interoperable Radio System Expansion Contract
• Bid #2025-03 for 19 or more Chevrolet Tahoes
• Ad Valorem Abatement Application for Clear Springs Properties, LLC
• Final plats for Broken Rock Subdivision Phase IV and East Stream Subdivision Lot 6

The Lee County Commission approved a resolution to settle lawsuits related to a quarry, with Chairman English breaking a 2-2 tie. The Commission also approved a $366,800 health department improvement project, a tax abatement for a new distribution center, and several other items. The settlement resolution passed 3-2 with one abstention.

• Approved quarry litigation settlement resolution (3-2, Chairman broke tie)
• Authorized $366,800 health department improvements via MOU (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for Clear Spring Properties distribution center (unanimous)
• Rejected Bid #2025-03 for Tahoes, will purchase Ford Interceptors off state contract (unanimous)
• Approved disposal sites open first Saturday monthly starting Jan 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Broken Rock Subdivision Phase IV (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lot 6 Division of East Stream Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of old building on Magazine Avenue (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider a range of items, including public safety alignment and several infrastructure and grant matters. Key new business items include a request to use a former shop facility on Magazine Avenue, a Homeland Security sub‑recipient grant for a body scanner, a right‑of‑way vacation and speed‑limit reduction on Lee Road 9 and 318, and a flood‑damage prevention ordinance update. The commission will also vote on final ARPA fund allocations for Beauregard Park Road, information‑technology equipment, and community mental‑health services, as well as other resolutions on workers’ compensation and the FY2025 holiday schedule.

• Homeland Security Subrecipient Grant Award for a Body Scanner
• Right-of-Way Vacation for Lee Road 9
• Speed Limit Reduction for Lee Road 318
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance & Update of Flood Insurance Map
• ARPA Final Allocations: Expenditure for Beauregard Park Road, IT equipment, mental health services

The Lee County Commission approved several items, including allocating $2,131,607.44 in remaining ARPA funds to the East Alabama Healthcare Authority for a mental health facility. The Commission also approved a $156,800 bid for a jail body scanner, re-adopted the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and approved a $346,516.70 road safety grant agreement.

• Approved $2,131,607.44 ARPA allocation for mental health facility (unanimous)
• Awarded $156,800 jail body scanner bid to Tech84 (unanimous)
• Re-adopted Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and FEMA flood maps (unanimous)
• Approved $346,516.70 LRSI grant for Lee Road 54 safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office use of former Shop facility on Magazine Avenue (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit to 35 mph on Lee Road 318 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Lee Road 9 right-of-way vacation for Jan. 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $72,500 ARPA supplement for Beauregard Park Road (4-1)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider several items, including the allocation of ARPA funds and the award of a contract for a ventilation project. Commissioners will also review final plat approvals for the Pecan Grove and Deep South subdivisions, a subdivision variance request for Mallard Creek, and an ABC retail beer license application for Store 109. Additional agenda items cover a contract with First Due, a one‑time supplement for the EMA Director, and an employee assistance program agreement.

• Allocation of ARPA funds and contract award for the ventilation project
• Final plat approval for Pecan Grove Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Parcel 5 & 6 Replat, Deep South Subdivision
• Subdivision variance request for Lot 63 of Mallard Creek Subdivision
• ABC retail beer license application for Store 109 (D3)

The Lee County Commission approved a $41,600 ARPA-funded contract for a ventilation project in the Probate Office deed room, awarded to Aircon Mechanical, LLC. They also approved a three-year Employee Assistance Program agreement with AllOne Health, a retail beer license for Store 109, and several subdivision plats and a variance. The meeting included swearing-in of new and returning commissioners and updates on the November 5 election.

• Approved $41,600 ARPA-funded deed room ventilation contract to Aircon Mechanical, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved three-year Employee Assistance Program agreement with AllOne Health (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer license for Store 109 at 10780 Lee Road 240, Phenix City (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Hayden Greenlee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner LaGrand to Rural Planning Organization (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pecan Grove Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Parcels 5 and 6 in Deep South Subdivision (unanimous)
• Granted variance for Lot 63 of Mallard Creek Subdivision (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several items, including a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body cameras and an MOU for detention‑center inmate medical insurance. They will also review bid results for dry‑cleaning and fleet vehicle oil changes, and consider a replat and subdivision of Salem Ridge lots. Additional agenda items cover budget revisions, a one‑time supplement for the EMA Director, and park rental recommendations.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body cameras
• MOU for Detention Center inmate medical insurance
• Results of Bid #2025-01 for dry cleaning services
• Approval of replat and subdivision of Lots 1A & 2A Salem Ridge Plat No. 2
• Resolution for a one‑time supplement for the EMA Director

The Lee County Commission approved a 6-year, $978,827.78 agreement with Axon Enterprises for body-worn cameras and maintenance, plus $58,582.01 for interview room equipment. They also reclassified two sheriff's office positions, approved a final plat for Pine Meadow Subdivision, and carried over FY2024 funds into the FY2025 budget. The commission terminated the Opelika Dawg Pound's park agreement and banned the group until 2026.

• Approved Axon Enterprises body camera agreement, $978,827.78 over 6 years (unanimous)
• Reclassified booking officer to purchasing agent and SRO to SRO/K9 handler (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Pine Meadow Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget carryover and capital projects fund transfer (3-1-1, Long no, LaGrand abstain)
• Awarded uniform dry cleaning bid to Wade Cleaners (4-1, LaGrand no)
• Awarded fleet oil change bid to Precision Auto Tune (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Salem Ridge replat (4-1, LaGrand no)
• Terminated Opelika Dawg Pound park agreement, banned until 2026 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss several final plat approvals and a contract renewal for the County Engineer. The body will also consider updates to residential garbage fee regulations and a private dirt road acceptance policy.

• Final Plat Approvals for Porter's Place, Pine Ridge, and Pine Meadow subdivisions
• County Engineer's Contract Renewal
• Updating Rules and Regulations for Residential Garbage Fees
• Bid #2024-16 for Landscaping Services at Loachapoka Park
• Scrap Tire Agreement with Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management

The Lee County Commission adopted the 'Lee County Commission Rules and Regulations for Residential Garbage Fees' (4-1), which includes provisions for picking up collection carts and suspending services for delinquent accounts. The commission also approved several other items, including a $12,000 grant for a new emergency response trailer, reappointment of Cheryl Benford-Piner to the Recreation Board, and multiple subdivision plats.

• Adopted residential garbage fee rules allowing cart pickup and service suspension for delinquent accounts (4-1)
• Approved $12,000 grant from Mid-South RC&D Council for new emergency response trailer
• Reappointed Cheryl Benford-Piner to Lee County Recreation Board for five-year term
• Approved final plat for Porter's Place Subdivision
• Approved renewal of County Engineer Justin Hardee's contract
• Approved Special Events Retail license for Premium Pours Bartending for Wine Festival at Stone and Ivy
• Approved reclassification of two Revenue Commissioner positions (Office Manager, Taxpayer Services Rep)
• Tabled final plat for Pine Meadow Subdivision

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider a range of items, including adopting the FY2025 operational budget, approving infrastructure agreements, and updating policies. Public comment will be heard, and the consent agenda items will be ratified. New business includes discussions on ARPA broadband funding, road projects, and the Justice Center courtroom renovation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Adopt FY2025 Operational Budget
• Federal Aid Agreement for Resurfacing Lee Road 212
• Pavement Preservation Project Agreement for Lee Road 159
• Speed Limit Reduction on Lee Road 120
• Final Plat Approval for Porter's Place Subdivision

The Lee County Commission adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational Budget of $70,738,319 in expenditures and $65,237,204 in revenues, passing 3-2 with Commissioners Long and LaGrand voting no. The commission also approved a $9 million loan for the Justice Center renovation, a $248,797 mold remediation change order, and several board appointments.

• Adopted FY2025 Operational Budget of $70,738,319 expenditures (3-2)
• Approved $9,000,000 ten-year loan from Southern States Bank at 3.65% for Justice Center renovation
• Approved $248,797.18 change order for mold remediation at Justice Center
• Approved Federal Aid Agreement for resurfacing Lee Road 212 ($568,243.72 total, 80/20 match)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 120 from 45 mph to 25 mph
• Approved 2% COLA and merit increase structure for county employees
• Authorized $67,437.86 in ARPA funds for Alternative Sentencing Board
• Tabled final plat approval for Porter's Place Subdivision

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024. Commissioners will discuss several items, including a special events retail license application, educational reimbursement requests, and the division of Parcel A on Lee Road 278. They will also consider allocating ARPA funds for administrative costs and a client consent for a registered investment advisor unification.

• Special Events Retail License Application from Ocie and Belles LLC
• Educational Reimbursement Requests
• Division of Parcel A on Lee Road 278
• Allocation of ARPA funds for Administrative Costs
• Client Consent for Registered Investment Advisor Unification

The Lee County Commission approved an amended ARPA-funded broadband expansion grant, reducing the total award from $2,974,702.73 to $2,195,532.24 due to rights-of-way issues. The commission also approved a special events retail license, educational reimbursements, a final plat, an ARPA administrative cost allocation, and a safety incentive form. A proposed asset management agreement transfer was tabled for further review.

• Approved amended ARPA broadband grants totaling $2,195,532.24 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Retail license for Ocie and Belles LLC for Sept. 20 event (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursements for Deputy Greenlee and Sergeant Snyder (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for division of Parcel A on Lee Road 278 into three lots (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of up to $50,000 in ARPA funds for administrative costs (unanimous)
• Tabled asset management agreement transfer to US Bank for attorney review
• Approved Safety Incentive Verification form for current year (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jacob Geiger to Lee County Recreation Board District 4 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold a public hearing on the Lee Road 57A right‑of‑way vacation and consider contract renewals for residential solid waste collection with Arrow Disposal and solid waste disposal with GFL Environmental. Commissioners will also discuss the FY 2025 County Transportation Plan, several grant applications, and a bid for a kiosk for the Revenue Commissioners Office.

• Public hearing: Lee Road 57A right‑of‑way vacation (Judge English)
• Contract renewal for residential solid waste collection and transport with Arrow Disposal (John McDonald)
• Contract renewal for solid waste disposal with GFL Environmental (John McDonald)
• Discussion of FY 2025 County Transportation Plan (Justin Hardee)
• Bid #2024-10: Kiosk for Revenue Commissioners Office (Oline Price)

The Lee County Commission approved several items, including awarding a $415,203.92 ARPA-funded broadband expansion grant to Spectrum Southeast LLC for the Loachapoka region, approving a three-year contract extension with Arrow Disposal Service for residential solid waste collection (4-1), and approving a three-year renewal with GFL Environmental for solid waste disposal. The commission also approved the FY2025 County Transportation Plan, a right-of-way vacation for Lee Road 57A, and various licenses and reimbursements.

• Awarded $415,203.92 ARPA broadband grant to Spectrum Southeast LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year contract extension with Arrow Disposal Service (4-1)
• Approved 3-year contract renewal with GFL Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 County Transportation Plan ($2,864,881.90) (unanimous)
• Vacated Lee Road 57A right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved raises for appointing authorities based on performance evaluations (4-1)
• Awarded Bid #2024-10 for two automated payment kiosks to AdComp Systems ($50,552) (unanimous)
• Approved up to $328,520.98 ARPA allocation to Loachapoka Water Authority (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss a proposed ad valorem tax abatement for WM Renewable Energy, LLC. Other agenda items include a special event license application for three events at Twenty-One Acres, renewal of the residential solid waste collection contract, and an inmate housing agreement with Autauga County. The meeting also covers use of the Lee County Meeting Center and other administrative matters.

• Ad Valorem Tax Abatement for WM Renewable Energy, LLC
• Special Event License Application for three events at Twenty-One Acres
• Contract Renewal for Residential Solid Waste Collection and Transport
• Inmate Housing Agreement with Autauga County
• Use of the Lee County Meeting Center

The Lee County Commission approved a tax abatement for WM Renewable Energy's $57 million renewable natural gas project, an inmate housing agreement with Autauga County, and a one-time exception for political party tables at the Bennie Adkins Meeting Center. It also amended the Level 2 Advancement Program positions and approved consent agenda items, board appointments, and special event licenses. No action was taken on the County Administrator's evaluation or the 2025 County Transportation Plan, which will be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved ad valorem tax abatement for WM Renewable Energy (unanimous)
• Approved inmate housing agreement with Autauga County (unanimous)
• Approved one-time exception for political party tables at Bennie Adkins Meeting Center (unanimous)
• Amended Level 2 Advancement Program positions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and July 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Lee Johnson to East Alabama Health Care Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved three special events retail licenses for B & B Beverage Management (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Hayden Greenlee (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider several items, including a proposed inmate housing agreement with Autauga County, a speed limit reduction and truck ban on Lee Road 267, and the final plat approval for the Cherry Hill Subdivision. They will also discuss the appointment of a chief operating officer and updates on COVID‑19 policy, broadband grant projects, and a schedule for a budget work session. Routine consent agenda items include approving minutes from July 8, 2024, and ratifying procurement card transactions. The meeting will end with a work session on dirt road paving and solid waste contracts with Arrow and GFL.

• Inmate Housing Agreement with Autauga County
• Speed Limit Reduction and No Truck Route on Lee Road 267
• Property Division of Parcels 5 & 6, Lee Road 183
• Final Plat Approval of Cherry Hill Subdivision
• Schedule Budget Work Session

The Lee County Commission approved an updated Respiratory Viruses Policy that removes 40 hours of sick leave for new hires and resets the sick leave cap to 1040 hours. The commission also voted 4-1 to create a job description for a chief operating officer, reduced the speed limit on Lee Road 267 to 15 mph with a 'No Trucks' route, and approved final plats for two subdivisions. Several other items were approved unanimously, including appointments and budget work session scheduling.

• Approved updated Respiratory Viruses Policy, removing 40 hours new-hire sick leave and capping sick leave at 1040 hours (unanimous)
• Approved creating a chief operating officer job description (4-1, LaGrand opposed)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 267 from 25 to 15 mph and posted 'No Trucks' route (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Property Division of Parcels 5 & 6 on Lee Road 183 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Cherry Hill Subdivision, 37 lots on Lee Road 246 (unanimous)
• Appointed Vertrina Grubbs to East Alabama Health Care Authority Board until Sept 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner Langley to ACCA Legislative Committee 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY2025 budget work sessions, replacing Sept 3 with Aug 28 (unanimous)

County Commission

The commission will address road conditions in Cedar Estates Subdivision and a right-of-way vacation for Lee Road 57A. The agenda also includes a first reading regarding the East Alabama Health Care Authority Board opening.

• Road conditions in Cedar Estates Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Forest Ridge Subdivision
• Lee Road 57A right-of-way vacation
• 1st Reading opening on East Alabama Health Care Authority Board
• Educational reimbursement request for Sheriff Jones

The Commission approved the final plat for the Forest Ridge Subdivision and an educational reimbursement for a sheriff's sergeant. Officials also scheduled a public hearing for a road vacation and a work session to discuss paving and waste contracts.

• Approved consent agenda items including claims and procurement card transactions (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Sergeant Jeff Snyder (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Forest Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 26, 2024, to vacate right-of-way along Lee Road 57A (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session for July 29, 2024, regarding dirt road paving funding and solid waste contracts (unanimous)
• No action taken on request to pave or grade roads in Cedar Estates Subdivision

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several new business items including broadband expansion and subdivision redivisions. A work session is also scheduled regarding solid waste contracts with ADSI and GFL.

• ARPA Broadband Expansion Grants Phase II award to BEAM
• Redivision of Lot 2, Rocky Ridge Subdivision
• Animal Control Agreement renewal
• Work session on solid waste contracts with ADSI and GFL
• Board openings for East Alabama Health Care Authority and E911

The Lee County Commission conditionally awarded up to $2,975,702.73 in ARPA-funded Phase II broadband expansion grants to R.M. Greene, Inc., dba BEAM, for four projects in unserved and underserved areas. Commissioners also approved a $361,361.84 budget reallocation for new Highway Facility furnishings and equipment, appointed two members to the East Alabama Health Care Authority Board and two to the E911 Board, granted county employees Friday, July 5, 2024 as a holiday, approved an educational reimbursement request, authorized a temporary part-time intern for the Revenue Commissioner, renewed an animal control services agreement, and approved a final plat for the redivision of Lot 2 in Rocky Ridge Subdivision. No action was taken after residents of The Lakes Subdivision raised concerns about roads and drainage.

• Conditionally awarded up to $2,975,702.73 in ARPA Phase II broadband grants to R.M. Greene, Inc., dba BEAM (unanimous)
• Approved $361,361.84 budget reallocation for Highway Facility furnishings, two equipment lifts, a pressure washer, and TV monitors (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. John Abrams and Dr. Michael B. Williams to the East Alabama Health Care Authority Board for six-year terms (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Henry and appointed Chief Shane Healey to the E911 Board for four-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including claims and procurement card transactions (unanimous)
• Granted Friday, July 5, 2024 as a holiday for eligible county employees (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement request for Deputy Hayden Greenlee (unanimous)
• Authorized Revenue Commissioner Oline Price to hire a temporary part-time intern (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss earmarking funds for dirt road paving. The agenda also includes reviewing bid results for camera systems and vehicles, and discussing the ARPA Broadband Grant Award.

• Discussion on earmarking funds for dirt road paving
• Bid results for interview room camera systems
• Rescinding and reissuing the ARPA Broadband Grant Award
• Bid results for two Chevrolet 2500 trucks
• First reading of vacancies on the E911 Board and East Alabama Health Care Authority Board

The Commission rescinded a broadband grant to Point Broadband and authorized a re-application process for the Loachapoka project. It also approved a road improvement project for Lee Road 10 and created two new director positions for building and grounds maintenance.

• Approved consent agenda (3-1-1)
• Scheduled work session for June 24 on SSUT allocation and solid waste contracts (unanimous)
• Rejected Bid #2024-07 for interview room systems (unanimous)
• Approved Auburn-Opelika MPO Resolution to improve Lee Road 10 (unanimous)
• Rescinded ARPA broadband grant to Point Broadband and approved reissuance of Loachapoka Project application (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Building and Grounds Director and Maintenance Director positions (4-1)
• Awarded Bid #2024-08 for a Chevrolet truck to Larry Puckett Chevrolet for $60,245.50 (unanimous)
• Rejected Bid #2024-09 for a Chevrolet truck (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the May 13 minutes and claims. The agenda includes updates on the Loachapoka Broadband Project and grant statuses. Key decisions involve the FY 2024 Local Striping Bid, billing guidelines, and amendments to bulk waste collection rules.

• FY 2024 Local Striping Bid LCP 41-SRPM-24
• Bulk Waste Collection Rules and Regulations Amendment
• Solid Waste Certificates of Exception
• Commission Billing Guidelines
• Update on Loachapoka Broadband Project

The Commission awarded a road striping contract to JLD Enterprises and approved updated residential garbage billing guidelines and bulk waste rules. It also adopted the 2023 Revenue Commissioner's report on tax insolvencies and errors.

• Awarded FY2024 Local Striping Bid LCP 41-SRPM-24 to JLD Enterprises for $189,220 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Billing Guidelines for Residential garbage fees and application (3-1)
• Approved Solid Waste Certificate of Exception to begin October 2024 billing year (unanimous)
• Approved amended Bulk Waste Collection Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Commissioner's 2023 reports on Insolvencies, Errors and Taxes in Litigation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and May 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission awarded a renovation contract for the Justice Center to Holley-Henley Builders, Inc. and approved a $1.7 million budget amendment to fund the project. Other actions included approving a subdivision plat and a toxicology testing agreement with the state.

• Awarded Justice Center Project bid to Holley-Henley Builders, Inc. for $8,908,061.40 (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7 million budget amendment for Capital Projects 210 Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Alabama Department of Corrections for toxicology testing capped at $14,000 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lee Road 334/279 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Parker to the Lee County Alternative Sentencing Board for a four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Jeff Snyder (unanimous)
• Moved 'Free Disposal' Day from July 6 to July 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and April 29 minutes (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will vote on the opioid settlement resolution and approve final plats for the Hornet Hills, Cornerstone, and White Oak subdivisions. The agenda also includes reviewing bid results for road resurfacing and gravel materials, as well as a speed limit reduction on Lee Road 353. Additionally, the body will address vacancies on the E911 and Health Care Authority boards.

• Opioid Settlement Resolution
• Final plat approval for Hornet Hills Subdivision
• Final plat approval for Cornerstone Subdivision
• Final plat approval for White Oak Subdivision
• Speed Limit Reduction on Lee Road 353

The Commission approved a resolution allowing the Chairman to sign current and future opioid settlement agreements. The board also awarded several road resurfacing and material contracts and approved three subdivision plats.

• Authorized Chairman to sign current and future opioid settlement resolutions (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,030,008.85 road resurfacing contract to East Alabama Paving Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded clay gravel road base material bid to Russell Materials, LLC at $6.50 per ton (unanimous)
• Awarded black asphalt rejuvenator bid to Aztec Asphalt Technology, LLC at $33.00 per gallon (unanimous)
• Approved $613,228.32 Federal Aid Agreement for Lee Road 235 resurfacing (4-1)
• Approved final plats for Hornet Hill, Cornerstone, and White Oak subdivisions (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 353 from 45 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. (unanimous)
• Tabled final plat approval for Lee Road 334/279 Subdivision (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will consider a memorandum of understanding for Lee County Health Department improvements and a federal aid agreement for resurfacing Lee Road 240. The body will also review bids for Chevrolet Tahoes and local resurfacing projects.

• MOU for improvements to Lee County Health Department
• Bid #2024-06 for 14 or more Chevrolet Tahoes
• Federal Aid Agreement for resurfacing Lee Road 240
• Final plat approval for Crowder Properties, LLC and Hornet Hills Subdivision
• FY 2024 Local Resurfacing Bid Project #LCP 41-RALR-24

The Commission awarded a $2.36M local resurfacing contract and a $691,250 vehicle contract. It also authorized $341,178 in ARPA funds for building security upgrades and approved a federal aid project for Lee Road 240.

• Awarded 2024 Local Resurfacing Bid to D&J Enterprises for $2,363,066.25 (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 14+ Chevrolet Tahoes to Donohoo Chevrolet LLC for $691,250.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $341,178 from ARPA Revenue Replacement funds for ProWatch security upgrades (Unanimous)
• Authorized Federal Aid Project for resurfacing Lee Road 240 with a county match of $244,767.59 (Unanimous)
• Designated 16 roads as 'No Trucks' routes and removed designations from 8 other roads (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for $366,800 in improvements to Lee County Public Health Facility at no cost to county (Unanimous)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Crowder Properties, LLC (Unanimous)
• Tabled final plat approval for Hornet Hills Subdivision

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will decide how to allocate American Rescue Plan funds for broadband expansion and local tribal consistency projects. The body will also select a bid for emergency equipment, including at least 14 Chevrolet Tahoes, and consider an interim planning director. Additional items include updates to the solid waste management plan and FEMA flood damage prevention resolution.

• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Revenue Replacement Funds
• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Funds for Broadband Expansion Grant
• Bid #2024-03 for Emergency Equipment for 14 or more Chevrolet Tahoes
• Designation of American Rescue Plan Local Tribal Consistency Funds/JC Cameras
• Update FEMA Flood Damage Prevention Resolution

The Commission approved a grant program for broadband expansion and authorized several expenditures using ARPA funds for refuse disposal, park construction, and security cameras. It also awarded a contract for emergency vehicle equipment and approved a solid waste management plan update.

• Approved $3,407,639 ARPA allocation for Broadband Expansion Phase II (4-1)
• Approved up to $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for Refuse Disposal Fund 140 (unanimous)
• Approved up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for Loachapoka Park construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $148,127.70 contract to Mobile Communications for emergency equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $86,000 contract with DPS Group for Justice Center cameras (unanimous)
• Approved $27,400 agreement with CDG Engineering and Associates for Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized update to FEMA Flood Damage Prevention Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled ProWatch technology upgrade and Interim Planning Director position (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss bid results for a bridge replacement on CR-245 over Peters Creek and courthouse security. The body will also consider special event licenses for B&B Beverage Management and job description updates for the Revenue Commissioner's Office.

• Bid results for bridge replacement on CR-245 over Peters Creek
• Application for three Special Event Licenses for B&B Beverage Management
• Courthouse security discussion
• Appropriation request for Community Storm Shelter from Rita Smith
• Job description updates for Revenue Commissioners Office

The Commission awarded a $333,000 bridge replacement contract and authorized the Sheriff's Office to acquire a walk-through security scanner for the courthouse. It also approved personnel changes in the Revenue Commissioner's office and granted three special event liquor licenses.

• Awarded Lee Road 245 bridge replacement to G. W. Norrell Contracting for $333,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to acquire a walk-through security scanner for the Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Revenue Commissioner/Chief of Staff (Pay Grade 203) and Property Assessment Supervisor (Pay Grade 114) positions (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event License for B & B Beverage Management for April 4 at Legacy at Serenity Farms
• Approved Special Event License for B & B Beverage Management for April 5-6 at Twenty-One Acres
• Approved Special Event License for B & B Beverage Management for April 12 at Twenty-One Acres
• Authorized County Attorney to assist Coroner Daniel Sexton with a public records request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and February 26 minutes (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments, consent agenda items, and several new business items, including a continuation of the county-wide sales tax for education, annual alcoholic beverage fees, liquor license transfers, a crack sealing bid, and a final plat for a subdivision. An executive session is also scheduled.

• Continuation of County-wide Sales Tax for Education
• FY2024-2025 Annual Levy of Alcoholic Beverage Fees
• Transfer of Lounge Retail Liquor License for 169 Bar and Grill LLP
• Transfer of Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine License for Express Foodmart
• FY 2024 Crack Sealing Bid

The Lee County Commission approved a resolution confirming and ratifying the one-cent countywide sales tax for public school purposes, tied to the Lee County Board of Education's planned $22 million Special Tax School Warrants, Series 2024. The commission also approved the FY2024-2025 alcoholic beverage license levies, two ABC license transfers, authorized a grant application for an 800 MHz radio upgrade with a 20% county match, rejected a crack-sealing bid to allow negotiation, and approved the Hunter's Point Subdivision final plat. After an executive session on a personnel matter, the commission voted 4-1 to uphold the chief administrative officer's action, with Commissioner LaGrand dissenting.

• Approved resolution confirming and ratifying the 1% countywide school sales tax, tied to a proposed $22M school bond (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024-2025 alcoholic beverage license levies with no fee changes (unanimous)
• Approved ABC license transfer for 169 Bar and Grill at 2102 Alabama Highway 169, Opelika (4-1, LaGrand no)
• Approved ABC license transfer for Express Foodmart at 10 Lee Road 189, Opelika (unanimous)
• Authorized application for an 800 MHz radio system grant with a 20% county match, about $1 million (unanimous)
• Rejected sole crack-sealing bid and authorized the county engineer to negotiate downward (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Hunter's Point Subdivision adjacent to Lee Road 334 (unanimous)
• Uphold the chief administrative officer's action on a personnel matter after executive session (4-1, LaGrand no)

County Commission

The Commission will discuss ARPA fund reallocations for broadband and the Beulah Utilities District. The body is also reviewing a budget adjustment for the FY2024 RRR Fund and a salary variance request from Sheriff Jones.

• ARPA funded broadband expansion grants and Beulah Utilities District reallocation
• Retail Beer and Table Wine License for Dollar General (D3)
• ALDOT Traffic Study Request for Lee Rd. 270 & US Hwy. 29 N.
• Final Plat Approvals for Stillwaters Subdivision and Mill Creek East
• FY2024 Budget Adjustment (RRR Fund)

The Lee County Commission approved an amended resolution reallocating up to $2,697,986.77 in ARPA funds to the Beulah Utilities District for replacing 1,600 water meters and 60,760 linear feet of service tubing. It also amended broadband grants, reducing Point Broadband's Loachapoka award to $278,983.80 and reaffirming awards to BEAM for Salem and South-Central regions. Other actions included approving a $750,000 budget adjustment for road resurfacing, a 10% salary increase for a Sheriff's captain, and a final plat for Mill Creek East. The meeting ended with an executive session on litigation; no action was taken afterward.

• Approved amended ARPA resolution reallocating up to $2,697,986.77 to Beulah Utilities District for water meter and service tubing replacement (unanimous)
• Amended broadband grant resolution: rescinded original $345,129 Point Broadband Loachapoka award, approved revised $278,983.80 award; reaffirmed $169,532.74 to BEAM for Salem and $469,769.45 to BEAM for South-Central (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 budget adjustment from Fund 117 unassigned balance for 2024 road resurfacing projects (unanimous)
• Approved 10% salary increase for Captain Dennis Harrell, School Resource Division (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Stillwaters Subdivision Lot 4 redivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Mill Creek East, Revision of Lot 1, subdividing into 10 lots (unanimous)
• Approved off-premise retail beer and wine license application for Dollar General Store 25153 at 10135 Lee Road 240, Phenix City (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputies Jeff Snyder, Shawn McDevitt, and Hayden Greenlee (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, a consent agenda, and several old and new business items. Key items include an ambulance contract with East Alabama Health Care Authority, a right-of-way vacation on Lee Road 394, a media agreement for jail operations, and a resolution for resurfacing Lee Road 212. The meeting also includes updates on broadband, garbage fee billing, and a possible executive session.

• East Alabama Health Care Authority Ambulance Contract
• Lee Road 394 Right-of-Way Vacation
• Media Agreement for Jail Operations with Millennium Satellite & Video
• Transfer of Retail Beer License for The Short Stop (D3)
• Resolution for Resurfacing Lee Road 212

The Commission approved a budget amendment for ambulance contracts and authorized the resurfacing of Lee Road 212. It also vacated a portion of Lee Road 394 and established a new maintenance policy for non-county maintained paved roads.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0-1)
• Approved $34,000 budget amendment for ambulance contracts from unbudgeted reserves (4-1)
• Vacated right-of-way on Lee Road 394 between Lee Road 10 and Lee Road 673 (unanimous)
• Approved accepting non-county paved roads for routine maintenance with a 5-year wait for resurfacing priority (unanimous)
• Authorized media agreement with Millennium Satellite and Video for jail operations (unanimous)
• Approved retail beer license transfer for The Short Stop (unanimous)
• Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Ben Causland (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for resurfacing Lee Road 212 from Lee Road 240 to Russell County line (unanimous)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss new business including a quarry settlement and personnel promotions. The body is considering a resolution to authorize Avenu Insights and Analytics to administer and collect taxes.

• Resolution authorizing Avenu Insights and Analytics to administer and collect taxes
• Contract with Government Services Alabama, LLC
• Transfer of Retail Beer & Retail Table Wine License for The Corner Store (D4)
• Promotion consideration for Assistant Highway Dept. Superintendent and Chief Building Official
• FEMA update for Flood Damage Prevention Resolution

The Lee County Commission approved a $45,000 contract with Government Services Alabama, LLC for business personal property audit services, and authorized Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC to administer and collect certain county taxes. It also approved promotions for a new Highway Department Superintendent and a new Chief Building Official, and rescinded a December 11, 2023 action that had extended county health benefits to Board of Registrar members. A resident raised questions about a quarry settlement, but the county attorney said mediation terms prevent discussion.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0-1, Commissioner Long abstained)
• Appointed Aric Andrade to Smiths Station Fire Protection District until February 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to contract with Government Services Alabama, LLC for business personal property audit services, $45,000 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of retail beer and retail table wine license for The Corner Store at 2028 Lee Road 166, Opelika (unanimous)
• Approved 20% into base salary of Pay Grade 118 for new Highway Department Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved promotion to Pay Grade 203 with 5% into pay range for new Chief Building Official (unanimous)
• Rescinded December 11, 2023 action extending county benefits to appointed Board of Registrar members (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign resolution allowing Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC to administer and collect certain Lee County taxes (unanimous)