Lee County public meetings in 2025

General

The Lee County Commission is holding a work session to discuss agenda items for the December 8 meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding EMA Cookies with Santa.

• Discussion of December 8 meeting agenda items
• EMA Cookies with Santa

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider several new business items, including the approval of final plats for the Farmville Ridge Subdivision and a 112.2‑acre division on Lee Road 462 and 463. Other items include the results of a uniform dry‑cleaning contract bid, a joint road project on Lee Road 672 (Thistle Lane), proposed resurfacing projects for fiscal year 2026, and a weather‑camera agreement. The meeting also includes a public hearing comment period for the Solid Waste Management Plan and routine consent agenda items.

• Final Plat Approval Farmville Ridge Subdivision (District 1)
• Final Plat Division of 112.2 acres on Lee Rd. 462 & 463 (District 4)
• Results of Bid #2026-01 Uniform Dry Cleaning for the Sheriff’s Office
• Lee Road 672 (Thistle Lane) Joint Project (District 2)
• Proposed RRR Resurfacing Projects for FY 26

The commission adopted the consent agenda, set a public comment period for the Solid Waste Management Plan, awarded the uniform‑dry‑cleaning contract to Wade Cleaners, and approved final plats for the Farmville Ridge Subdivision and a 112.2‑acre division. It also approved a joint road‑improvement agreement, FY 2026 RRR resurfacing projects, and a weather‑camera agreement, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Management Plan public hearing/comment period (unanimous)
• Awarded Uniform Dry Cleaning Bid #2026-01 to Wade Cleaners (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Farmville Ridge Subdivision (8 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Division of 112.2 acres on Lee Roads 462 & 463 (3 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Lee Road 672 (Thistle Lane) joint project agreement with City of Auburn (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Proposed RRR resurfacing projects (unanimous)
• Approved Weather Camera Agreement for Alabama Weather Camera Network (unanimous)

General

The commission is meeting for a work session to discuss agenda items for the November 24 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will review several new business items, including a proposal for an alcohol levy that would change license fees, a resolution to intervene in SSUT litigation, and the renewal of the county's cable franchise agreement. It will also consider special event license approvals for ABC and the cancellation of a scheduled December meeting. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and procurement card transactions.

• Alcohol Levy – New License Fees (proposed by Blake Beck)
• Resolution to Intervene in SSUT Litigation (proposed by Blake Beck)
• Cable Franchise Agreement Renewal (presented by Holly Leverette)
• ABC Special Events License Approvals Premium Pours (presented by Sheriff Jones)
• Cancellation of Second December Meeting (proposed by Blake Beck)

The commission unanimously approved its consent agenda, reappointed Andrew Bryan to the Beulah Utilities Board, and granted two one‑day special‑events retail licenses to Premium Pours. It also adopted a resolution to intervene in the SSUT litigation, set new county alcohol‑license fees, cancelled the second December meeting, renewed the cable franchise agreement, and approved a three‑year lease renewal for the Smiths Station Government Center.

• Reappointed Andrew Bryan to the Beulah Utilities Board (unanimous)
• Approved Premium Pours special‑events retail license for Dec 11 event (unanimous)
• Approved Premium Pours special‑events retail license for Dec 14 event (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to intervene in SSUT litigation (unanimous)
• Approved new county alcohol‑license fees (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of the second December meeting (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of the cable franchise agreement with R.M. Greene (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for Smiths Station Government Center (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session to discuss agenda items for the November 10 meeting. The session includes discussions on courthouse safety and dirt road paving criteria.

• Alternative Sentencing Board discussion with District Attorney Jessica Ventiere
• Dirt Road Paving Criteria
• Courthouse Safety

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will review a change order for the T.K. Davis Justice Center renovation project and discuss the proposed 2026 holiday schedule. They will also address the hiring of a county attorney, a second reading of the Lee County Recreation Board appointment, and approve routine consent agenda items such as minutes, procurement transactions, and commissioner appropriations.

• T.K. Davis Justice Center Renovation Project Change Order
• Proposed 2026 Holiday Schedule
• Hiring of County Attorney
• Second reading of Lee County Recreation Board appointment
• Approve Commissioner Appropriations (consent agenda)

The commission approved its consent agenda and reappointed Dr. Mike Hollingsworth to the Recreation Board unanimously. Commissioners voted 3‑1‑1 to hire Mrs. Robbie Hyde as County Attorney. Additional actions included approving a change order for the T.K. Davis Justice Center, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a $5,000 funding increase for the Boys & Girls Club, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Mike Hollingsworth to Lee County Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Hired Mrs. Robbie Hyde as County Attorney (3-1-1 vote)
• Advanced Andrew Bryan to Beulah Utilities Board first reading (unanimous)
• Approved T.K. Davis Justice Center Renovation Project change order (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Holiday and Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Increased Boys & Girls Club appropriation by $5,000 (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss agenda items for the October 27 meeting. The agenda is procedural.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider the results of Bid No. 2025-15 for the annual paving contract, a turf tank contract for county recreation parks, and policies for the ERAP program that require a public hearing. The meeting also includes approvals of several job descriptions and special‑events licenses.

• Results of Bid No. 2025-15 – Annual Paving Bid
• Turf Tank Contract for County Recreation Parks
• ERAP Program Policies and Public Hearing
• Deputy Chief Appraiser Job Description Approval
• Assistant County Engineer I Job Description Approval

The Lee County Commission appointed Commissioner Doug Cannon as Vice Chair. It also approved reappointments to the Youth Development Center and Recreation Boards, a letter of support for Preferred Home Health, two special‑events ABC licenses, the Deputy Chief Appraiser job description (4‑0‑1), the ERAP program, the Assistant County Engineer I job description, an annual paving contract to East Alabama Paving Company, and a Turf Tank contract for park maintenance.

• Approved Cannon as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Patterson to Youth Development Center Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Richard Brown Sr. to Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Preferred Home Health (unanimous)
• Approved ABC special‑events license for Haulin Toasts (unanimous)
• Approved ABC special‑events license for Premium Pours (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Chief Appraiser job description (4‑0‑1, LaGrand abstained)
• Awarded annual paving bid to East Alabama Paving Company (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission meeting on Oct. 13, 2025 consists of a call to order, a brief discussion of agenda items, and adjournment. No specific decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider final plat approvals for Oak Haven Subdivision and a parcel on Lee Road 344. The body will also review animal control and shelter service agreements for the LCSO and subdivision regulation amendments.

• Final Plat Approval for Oak Haven Subdivision
• Final Plat Approval for Division of Parcel 3-B on Lee Road 344
• Animal Control and Animal Shelter Services Agreements for LCSO
• Results of Bid No. 2025-14 for Maintenance Stone #5
• Subdivision Regulation Amendments

The Lee County Commission approved several items by unanimous vote, including the Elderly and Disabled Bulk Debris Pickup Program, the County Attorney Hiring Committee, and multiple subdivision plat approvals. The commission also approved the Taxpayer Insolvent List, an IT technician job description revision, and a bid award to Vulcan Materials Company. Additional approvals covered animal control agreements, a $1,000 contingency fund use for an employee health fair, and a $2,030 advertisement in Business Alabama. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Elderly & Disabled Bulk Debris Pickup Program (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney Hiring Committee members (unanimous)
• Approved Taxpayer Insolvent List (unanimous)
• Approved IT Technician job description revision (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Regulation Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Oak Haven Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved award of Bid No. 2025-14 to Vulcan Materials Company (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will meet for a work session on September 29, 2025. The agenda lists only a call to order, a discussion of agenda items, and adjournment. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are scheduled.

County Commission

The Lee County Commission meeting will discuss several new business items, including the FY 2026 Operations Budget and the FY 2026 County Retirement Incentive Plan. Other topics include a lease agreement for the Sheriff’s Office, amendments to subdivision regulations, and a program for elderly and disabled bulk debris pickup. The commission will also address a fire department issue and a liquor license request.

• FY 2026 Operations Budget
• FY 2026 County Retirement Incentive Plan
• Sheriff's Office Lease Agreement
• Subdivision Regulation Amendments
• Elderly and Disabled Bulk Debris Pickup Program

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, reappointed three members to the DHR Board, and cleared contracts for a revenue ATM kiosk, a concrete pipe bid with a fuel surcharge, a Crown Castle tower lease, and a liquor license transfer to Latin Table. The Elderly and Disabled Bulk Debris Pickup Program was tabled for a later meeting. No action was taken on the Crawford‑Salem fire department issue.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Reappointed Vickie Hudson, Bill White, and Gina Ivey to DHR Board (unanimous)
• Approved Revenue ATM kiosk contract (unanimous)
• Approved Class Reinforced Concrete Pipe bid with added $100 surcharge (unanimous)
• Approved Crown Castle tower lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer to Latin Table at 2450 Martin Luther King Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled Elderly and Disabled Bulk Debris Pickup Program
• No action on Crawford and Salem Fire Department issue

General

The Lee County Commission will meet for a work session to review the county budget. No specific budget items, dollar amounts, or proposals are detailed in the agenda. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment.

• Call to Order – procedural opening of the meeting
• Budget Work Session – review of the county budget (no details provided)
• Adjourn – close of the meeting

County Commission

At the September 8, 2025 meeting, the Lee County Commission will discuss a capital expense request from Coroner Daniel Sexton for the county morgue. The commission will also review applications for alcohol‑by‑the‑drink licenses for Americas Freedom Fuels and two Dollar General stores. Additional items include a partnership proposal for a regional traumatic brain injury center, a no‑truck route designation for Lee Rd. 250, and renewal of maintenance bid extensions for the Highway Department.

• Morgue Capital Expense Request – Coroner Daniel Sexton
• ABC License Application for Americas Freedom Fuels (050, 070, 099) – Sheriff Jones
• ABC License Applications for Dollar General Stores #30938 and #31014 (050, 070) – Sheriff Jones
• Partnership with Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for Regional Traumatic Brain Injury Center – Holly Leverette
• Lee Rd. 250 – No Trucks Route – Justin Hardee

The commission unanimously approved a partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services to locate a regional traumatic brain injury center at the Bennie Adkins Meeting Center and authorized the chair to work with the attorney on a memorandum of understanding. It also designated a portion of Lee Road 250 between US 280 and Lee Road 279 as a “No Trucks” route. Additionally, the commission approved ABC licenses for Americas Freedom Fuels 4 and two Dollar General stores, adopted the consent agenda, set the County Attorney hiring committee composition, and awarded FY2026 highway maintenance contracts and extensions.

• Approved use of Bennie Adkins Meeting Center for ARDS regional TBI center (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to work with attorney to draft MOU for TBI center (unanimous)
• Designated Lee Road 250 (US 280 to Lee Road 279) as “No Trucks” route (unanimous)
• Approved ABC licenses for Americas Freedom Fuels 4 (Retail Beer, Table Wine, Tobacco) (unanimous)
• Approved ABC licenses for Dollar General Stores #30938 and #31014 (Retail Beer, Table Wine) (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved composition of County Attorney hiring committee (COO, Barrett, Chair, Commissioners Morris & Drury, one citizen) (unanimous)
• Awarded FY2026 highway maintenance bids to listed vendors and extended prior bids (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will meet for a work session focused on the budget. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Budget work session

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several items, including an ABC license application, a tax abatement extension request, a reorganization of Parks and Recreation, an environmental services agreement for Shady Grove Quarry, and the FY 2026 County Transportation Plan. Old business items include a discussion by the County Attorney, termination of a subdivision review agreement with Phenix City, and hiring of a COO. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for minutes of the August 11, 2025 meeting and procurement card transactions. Public comment, introductions, and recognitions are scheduled before the agenda items.

• ABC License Application for Ocie and Belles (District 5) – presented by Sheriff Jones
• Kraem Tax Abatement Extension Request – presented by Revenue Commissioner Price
• Proposed Environmental Services Agreement for Shady Grove Quarry – presented by Justin Hardee
• FY 2026 County Transportation Plan – presented by Justin Hardee
• Inter-Local Mutual Aid Agreement – presented by Rita Smith

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved the FY2026 County Transportation Plan, directing Rebuild Alabama and Federal Exchange funds to county road projects. Other actions included hiring Blake Beck as COO (4‑1 vote) and approving several unanimous items such as a special events retail license, a tax‑abatement extension, a parks‑and‑recreation reorganization, and a renewal of the tax‑collection contract with ADOR.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved termination of subdivision review agreement with Phenix City (unanimous)
• Hired Blake Beck as COO, effective Oct. 1, 2025 (4‑1)
• Approved Special Events Retail license for Ocie and Belles LLC (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑abatement extension for KRAEM USA, LLC through June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks and Recreation reorganization adding grounds maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of tax‑collection agreement with ADOR effective Dec. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 County Transportation Plan allocating Rebuild Alabama and Federal Exchange funds (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session on August 11, 2025. Commissioners will discuss a proposed reorganization of the Parks Department that would add building grounds, as presented by Holly Leverette. No other agenda items are listed beyond standard procedural matters.

• Parks Department reorganization to add building grounds (presentation by Holly Leverette)

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss a bid for a roundabout at Lee Rd. 146 and 54 and the establishment of a pre-identified line item for county disaster expenses. The body will also consider a final plat approval for the 51 Place Subdivision and a vehicle installation bid for the LCSO.

• Lee Rd. 146 and 54 Roundabout Bid (RALCP 41-146-24)
• Establishment of Pre-identified Line Item for County Disaster Expenses
• Final Plat Approval for 51 Place Subdivision
• Bid 2025-08 for LCSO Vehicle Installation of Lights, Sirens and Accessories
• ABC License Application for Premium Pours

The Lee County Commission awarded the Lee Road 146 and 54 roundabout contract to Chris Clark Paving for $876,930. It also adopted Dec. 24‑26 as county holidays, approved a special events retail license for Premium Pours, and awarded a law‑enforcement equipment contract to ProLogic IPS. Additional actions included hiring a commission office intern, approving the 51 Place Subdivision plat, and tabling a disaster‑expense line item until a COO is in place.

• Awarded Lee Road roundabout bid to Chris Clark Paving ($876,930) – unanimous
• Adopted December holidays on Dec. 24, 25, 26 – unanimous
• Approved Special Events Retail license for Premium Pours (Oct. 3) – unanimous
• Awarded LCSO vehicle equipment bid to ProLogic IPS ($19,659.12) – unanimous
• Approved hiring of commission office intern ($2,745 this year) – unanimous
• Approved 51 Place Subdivision plat (three lots, 1‑acre minimum) – unanimous
• Tabled pre‑identified disaster expense line item until COO is in place – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda – unanimous

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session to discuss the items on the July 28 agenda. The meeting includes a brief discussion of the agenda itself and a proposal to hire an intern for the commission office, named Holly Leverette. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Discussion of agenda items for July 28 meeting
• Consideration of intern position for commission office – Holly Leverette

County Commission

The commission will consider ending the current Subdivision Review and Approval Process Agreement. Several licensing applications will be reviewed, including ABC retail liquor permits for Chalk it Up Bar & Grill LLC and Clubs and Hatchets LLC. Service and construction contracts, such as the Perigrine Technologies agreement and FY 2025 resurfacing and striping bids, will also be discussed. Additional items include the County Attorney search and planning for 2026 budget work sessions.

• Terminate Subdivision Review and Approval Process Agreement
• ABC retail liquor application for Chalk it Up Bar & Grill LLC (District 4)
• ABC special retail license for Clubs and Hatchets LLC (District 4)
• Perigrine Technologies, Inc. service agreement
• FY 2025 local resurfacing bid – LCP 41-RALR-25

The commission voted to amend the agenda to include recognition of All-Star teams, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting also featured numerous recognitions of youth sports teams, updates on broadband projects, library funding, and juvenile‑justice programs, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment to recognize All-Star teams (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will discuss two items during the July 14 work session. One item concerns a potential grant writer, Dr. Lana Gaskin Bellew, presented by Commissioner Doug Cannon. The other item concerns a senior citizen and disabled bulk pick‑up program, presented by Commissioner Jeff Drury. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Potential Grant Writer Dr. Lana Gaskin Bellew – Commissioner Cannon
• Senior Citizen and Disabled Bulk Pick-up Program – Commissioner Drury

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss public records requests and the OIDA Articles of Reincorporation. The body will also review bid results for Detention Center washers and a speed limit change.

• Speed limit reduction for Lee Road 040
• Bid #2025-07 for Detention Center Washers
• Amend OIDA Articles of Reincorporation
• Second reading for Valerie Gray, East Alabama Health Care Authority
• Five vacancies on the MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

The commission approved the consent agenda unanimously. It appointed Valerie Gray to the East Alabama Health Care Authority for a six‑year term, approved the Opelika Industrial Development Authority’s board expansion, reduced the speed limit on a 1.81‑mile stretch of Lee Road 040, and awarded a negotiated bid for detention‑center laundry machines to Pellerin Laundry Machinery. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Valerie Gray to East Alabama Health Care Authority (unanimous)
• Approved OIDA board increase to nine members (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit reduction on Lee Road 040 to 35 mph (unanimous)
• Awarded negotiated bid to Pellerin Laundry Machinery for detention center (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will discuss the process for selecting a new Chief Operating Officer, led by Commissioner Jeff Drury. They will also review the disbursement of an Alabama Power grant for weather radios by district, presented by Rita Smith. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of COO selection process – Commissioner Jeff Drury
• Alabama Power grant and weather radios disbursement by district – Rita Smith

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will review and vote on several contract bids, including a roundabout construction project (Project No. RALCP 41-146-24) and a local road resurfacing project (Project No. LCP 41-PPLR-25). They will also consider a donation from the Central Alabama Community Foundation to the EMA for a drone purchase, and a renovation plan for the Smiths Station Walking Trail (Project No. LCP 41-SSWT-25). Additional items include updates on community market construction, solid waste center, and revisions to environmental services job descriptions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and procurement card transactions.

• Roundabout Construction Bid: Project No. RALCP 41-146-24
• Local Resurfacing Bid: Project No. LCP 41-PPLR-25
• Central Alabama Community Foundation donation to EMA for drone purchase
• Smiths Station Walking Trail Renovation: Project No. LCP 41-SSWT-25
• Education Reimbursement – Sheriff Jones

The Commission approved the Consent Agenda unanimously. It authorized the Highway Department to pursue informal bids for the Moore's Mill and Society Hill roundabout and approved a $1,098,389 contract with East Alabama Paving Company to resurface 4.6 miles of county roads. Additional unanimous actions included approving a deputy’s education reimbursement, a $37,000 drone purchase funded by a foundation, informal bidding for the Smiths Station walking trail renovation, and revised Environmental Services job descriptions.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized informal bidding for Moore's Mill & Society Hill roundabout (unanimous)
• Approved $1,098,389 road resurfacing contract with East Alabama Paving Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Hayden Greenlee educational reimbursement request (unanimous)
• Authorized $37,000 drone purchase funded by Central Alabama Community Foundation (unanimous)
• Authorized informal bidding for Smiths Station Walking Trail Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved revised Environmental Services job descriptions (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will convene a work session to discuss agenda items for the June 9 meeting, including budget planning and an update on the intersection of Lee Road 240 and Lee Road 230.

• Discussion of agenda items for June 9 meeting
• Budget Planning Work Session
• Update on intersection of Lee Road 240 and Lee Road 230

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss new business including a speed limit reduction request and subdivision maintenance. The body will also consider a liquor license application and the use of the Orr Avenue Building by the Sheriff's Office.

• Speed limit reduction request for Lee Road 151
• ABC Liquor License Application for Hornets Nest (D4)
• Final Plat Approval for Jerry Scott Subdivision, Redivision of Lot 1
• Acceptance of Flat Stone Estates Subdivision II for maintenance
• Sheriff's Office usage request for the Orr Avenue Building

The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda. It also unanimously adopted a resolution amending the solid‑waste disposal program to exempt households whose income is at or below 75 % of the federal poverty level. Additional unanimous actions included approving two supervisor positions, authorizing use of part of the former Highway Department building for the sheriff’s investigations unit, granting a retail beer and wine license to The Hornet's Nest, and approving the final plat for the Jerry Scott Subdivision.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Solid‑waste fee exemption resolution approved (unanimous)
• Recording Clerk Supervisor and Auburn Satellite Office Supervisor positions approved (unanimous)
• Use of former Highway Department building for investigations unit approved (unanimous)
• Retail beer and table wine license for The Hornet's Nest approved (unanimous)
• Final plat for Jerry Scott Subdivision (Redivision of Lot 1) approved (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will meet for a work session to discuss agenda items for the May 27 meeting. The session includes additional discussion regarding the COO job description.

• Discussion of COO job description

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several items, including a final settlement of the 2024 tax collection year, a liquor license application for Hornet Wine and Spirits, and approvals for subdivision plans and a variance. They will also consider a purchase request for Axon equipment. Additional agenda items cover a COO job description, travel policy updates, and support letters for the Alabama BEAD program.

• ABC Liquor License Application for Hornet Wine and Spirits (Sheriff Jones)
• Final Settlement of the 2024 Tax Collection Year (Revenue Commissioner Price)
• Final Plat Approval for Stone Trace Subdivision (Justin Hardee)
• Subdivision Variance Request (Justin Hardee)
• Commission approval for Axon equipment expenditure (Rita Smith)

The commission unanimously approved the Chief Operating Officer job description with a salary range of $175,000 to $225,000. A revised travel policy was adopted by a 3‑2 vote. Several development plats and a liquor license were approved, and the board hired Tutt Barrett as interim County Attorney.

• Approved COO job description and salary range $175,000‑$225,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted revised travel policy (3-2 vote)
• Approved final plat for Kenneth Espy Vann Estate subdivision (6 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Hornet Wine and Spirits Class II liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 revenue collections and disbursements report (unanimous)
• Authorized signing letters of support for BEAD broadband program (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Stone Trace subdivision (9 lots) (unanimous)
• Hired Tutt Barrett as interim County Attorney (4-0-1, one abstention)

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session to discuss agenda items for the May 12 meeting. The session includes updates on FEMA status and operational changes to solid waste.

• FEMA status update from Rita Smith
• Solid waste operational changes from John McDonald

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several infrastructure bids and administrative updates. The body is reviewing contracts for athletic field improvements and a new chiller for the Lee County Detention Center.

• Bid LCP 41-COMRP-25: Lee County Athletic Field Improvements
• Bid #2025-05: 375 Ton Chiller for Lee County Detention Center
• Acceptance of roads in Saugahatchee Crossing Subdivision
• 2025 Gas Tax Budget Adjustment
• Transition of phone and data services to Granite Government Solutions

The Lee County Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the Axon contract to provide additional dash cams and body‑worn cameras, extending payments over five years for a total cost of $789,204. It also accepted 2.5 miles of roads in the Saugahatchee Crossing Subdivision into the county maintenance system, approved fencing and signage for the 29 North Disposal Site, adopted a new 12‑hour work schedule for Environmental Services, and passed a resolution honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Travel Policy amendments were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved amendment to Axon contract for dash cams and body‑worn cameras, $789,204 total (unanimously)
• Accepted 2.5 miles of roads in Saugahatchee Crossing Subdivision into county maintenance (unanimously)
• Approved Blackmon Fencing quote $31,550 for 29 North Disposal Site fencing (unanimously)
• Authorized purchase of five disposal‑site signs for $1,050 (unanimously)
• Adopted Environmental Services 12‑hour work schedule for five sites (unanimously)
• Tabled Travel Policy Amendments to next meeting (unanimously)
• Passed resolution honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day (unanimously)

General

The Lee County Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. on April 28, 2025. The session includes a discussion of agenda items and a proposal to allow salaried employees up to four hours of flex time, subject to approval by appointing authorities. The commission will decide on this proposal during the meeting.

• Flex time for salaried employees – up to 4 hours, approval by appointing authorities
• Call to Order (procedural)
• Discussion of agenda items
• Adjourn

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will convene to approve routine claims and travel requests, consider an ABC liquor license application, and review a subdivision and park capital project.

• Approval of travel requests
• ABC Liquor License Application Store 109 (District 3)
• Sweet Home Estates Subdivision, Phase 1
• Capital Project at Beulah Park
• Discussion of Beauregard and Loachapoka Internet Issues

The Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items. It also unanimously declared April 2025 Financial Literacy Month for Lee County. A unanimous vote approved a Retail Table Wine license for Store 109 in Phenix City. The Commission unanimously approved the preliminary plat for Sweet Home Estates Subdivision Phase I in District 4.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Declared April 2025 Financial Literacy Month (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Table Wine (off‑premises only) license for Store 109, 10780 Lee Road 240 (unanimous)
• Approved Sweet Home Estates Subdivision Phase I plat off Lee Road 158 (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session to discuss agenda items for the April 14 meeting. The session includes a discussion regarding the job description for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position.

• Discussion of COO Position Job Description

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several old‑business items, including a land purchase, highway department operating hours, internet service problems in Beauregard and Loachapoka, and final plat approval for Magnolia Estates Phase I. New‑business items include a Memorial Day wreath ceremony, a request for premium pours under the ABC special‑events license, and an access‑road proposal for Warr Development Company Inc. Routine consent‑agenda items such as meeting minutes, procurement card transactions, travel requests, and planning‑commission vacancies will also be approved.

• Land Purchase – presented by Commissioner Cannon
• Highway Department Operating Hours – presented by Commissioner Cannon
• Final Plat Approval for Magnolia Estates, Phase I – presented by Justin Hardee
• ABC Special Events License Premium Pours – request from Sheriff Jones
• Warr Development Company Inc. Access Road – presented by Justin Hardee

The Commission adopted a resolution proclaiming Friday, May 2 2025 as Lee County Relay for Life Campaign Day. The motion was made by Commissioner Morris, seconded by Commissioner Langley, and passed unanimously. The proclamation was read and formally adopted.

• Recognized May 2 2025 as Lee County Relay for Life Campaign Day (unanimous)

General

The Lee County Commission meeting on March 31, 2025 includes a call to order, a review of agenda items, and a discussion of the County Chief Operating Officer (COO) job description. No other specific actions or decisions are listed. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Discussion of County Chief Operating Officer (COO) position job description

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will consider several land use and development items, including final plat approvals for Magnolia Estates Phase I and The Grand Reserve Columbus, LLC on Lee Road 340. Other agenda items include a variance request for Rock Falls Subdivision, a paving request for Lee Road 649, and the FY2025-2026 annual levy of alcoholic beverage fees. The meeting also contains a consent agenda, old business discussion on solid waste service, and an executive session on a potential real‑property acquisition.

• Final plat approval for Magnolia Estates, Phase I
• Final plat approval for The Grand Reserve Columbus, LLC on Lee Road 340
• Rock Falls Subdivision variance request
• Request for paving the dirt portion of Lee Road 649
• FY2025-2026 annual levy of alcoholic beverage fees

General

The Lee County Commission will hold a work session to discuss specific agenda items. The session includes reviews of county policies and infrastructure.

• Community Market Water Tower
• County Take-Home Vehicle Policy
• Funding for Dirt-Road Paving Policy

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss a range of items, including road paving, land tax procedures, and local legislation. New business items include a tax abatement request from Clear Springs, LLC and a resolution to amend Local Act 90-195. The commission will also review a final plat for Truett Subdivision and several special events licenses. Old business includes solid waste costs and a proposed dirt road paving policy.

• Paving of Lee Road 246 – Calvin Bellamy
• Transfer Land Tax Redemption to Revenue Commissioner – Judge Colley
• Resolution for Amending Local Act 90-195 – Commissioner Cannon
• Ad Valorem Tax Abatement for Clear Springs, LLC – Oline Price
• Final Plat Approval Truett Subdivision – Justin Hardee

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss several items, including a funding agreement to build a roundabout at the intersection of Lee Roads 54 and 146. Commissioners will also review a professional services contract for designing the Smiths Station Annex and a proposal for a revenue payment kiosk. Public hearings will be held on health department environmental fee changes and solid waste management plans. Additional agenda items cover special event licenses and a proposed dirt‑road paving policy.

• Intergovernmental Funding Agreement for construction of roundabout at Lee Roads 54 & 146
• Professional Services Agreement for design of Smiths Station Annex
• Revenue Payment Kiosk proposal
• ABC Special Events Licenses for Premium Pours, LLC; Greenawalt Hospitality; Restaurant Retail Liquor License (D3)
• Proposed Dirt Road Paving Policy

General

The Lee County Commission will convene on February 10, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on agenda items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.

• Discussion of agenda items for the Feb. 10 meeting
• Call to order and adjournment

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will discuss environmental fee changes for the Health Department and the total cost of solid waste. The body is also considering a speed limit reduction for Lee Road 76 and the re-acceptance of Lee Roads 259, 260, and 277.

• Lee County Health Department Environmental Fee Changes
• Speed limit reduction for Lee Road 76
• Re-acceptance of Lee Roads 259, 260, and 277
• Final plan approval for Quail Rise Subdivision
• 2025 Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual Grant Program Application

County Commission

The Lee County Commission will meet to address new business including a county-wide speeding policy for vehicles and a training range for the LCSO. The body will also consider a resolution for resurfacing Lee Road 427 and a solid waste disposal fee exemption.

• County-wide Policy on Speeding in County Vehicles
• LCSO Training Range
• Columbus-Phenix City MPO Resolution for Resurfacing Lee Road 427
• Additional Exemption for Lee County Solid Waste Disposal Fee
• Division of Lot 1 & 2, Avalon Acres

County Commission

The Commission will discuss a Solid Waste Management Plan and consider a speed limit reduction for Lee Rd. 690. Other agenda items include a right-of-way vacation for Lee Road 9 and a final plat approval for the R.D. Newman Subdivision.

• Solid Waste Management Plan public hearing
• Speed limit reduction for Lee Rd. 690
• Lee Road 9 Right-of-Way Vacation
• Final Plat Approval for R.D. Newman Subdivision
• Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Amendment