Barbour County public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.
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County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are known for this meeting.
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no items to report.
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are known for this meeting.
County Commission
The Barbour County Commission meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
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The Commission approved several fiscal year 2024 contracts, including a $152,409.60 health services agreement with QCHC and SARCOA contracts for senior centers. Other actions included authorizing litigation over insulin prices and approving an EMA truck purchase using ARPA funds.
- Approved FY 24 Health Services Agreement with QCHC for $152,409.60 (unanimous)
- Approved FY 24 SARCOA contracts for Clayton and Clio Senior Centers (unanimous)
- Adopted Revised Resolution 2023-15 to buy EMA truck for $45,347.00 using ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Authorized County Attorney to pursue litigation regarding insulin prescription drug prices (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two water fountains for Clayton Courthouse at $1,263.00 each (unanimous)
- Authorized FY 24 Long Term Detention Subsidy contract with Alabama Department of Youth Services (unanimous)
- Appointed Jason Davis to SE AL Regional Planning & Development Commission (unanimous)
- Tabled appointments for the Personnel Board and an alternative representative to the SE AL Regional Planning & Development Commission (unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder stating that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Barbour County Commission approved the FY 2024 County Transportation Plan and increased landfill dumping fees to $38 per ton. The board also authorized repairs and staffing changes for the Clayton Senior Center and approved a grant for animal shelter kennels.
- Approved FY 2024 County Transportation Plan (unanimous)
- Increased landfill dumping fee to $38.00 per ton effective Oct 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Authorized $9,600 for Clayton Senior Center repairs via Richards Construction (unanimous)
- Authorized $7,500 RC&D grant for new animal shelter kennels (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 ALDOT grant agreement for aerial photography (unanimous)
- Denied purchase of 4 Chevrolet Silverado 2500s from Billy Lawrence Chevrolet (0 votes to approve)
- Authorized purchase of four Model 1500 or equivalent vehicles from state bid list (unanimous)
- Amended SRO Agreement with Board of Education to increase from one to two SROs through Aug 1, 2026 (unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not provided here. Therefore, no specific decisions or discussions are known for this meeting.
The Barbour County Commission authorized $3,500 for landfill office repairs and accepted a $5,000 beautification grant for the Clayton Senior Center. The board also approved a family burial plot request and the hiring of a Solid Waste Clerk.
- Approved $3,500 for Landfill office repairs (unanimous)
- Authorized $5,000 Wiregrass RC&D grant for Clayton Senior Center (unanimous)
- Approved employment of Tammy Key as Solid Waste Clerk at $10.00 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved family burial plot at 47 Jim Frank Bush Road, Eufaula (unanimous)
- Appointed Stan Adams to 2023-2024 ACCA Legislative Committee (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments as presented (unanimous)
- Added one courthouse security officer to December 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Family Dollar beer and wine license request (unanimous)
County Commission
The Barbour County Commission meeting agenda contains no items; the agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.
The Commission authorized a grant application for ARPA stormwater projects and approved a professional services contract for the construction of the new Clio Senior Center.
- Approved Resolution 2023-16 authorizing ADEM grant application for ARPA stormwater projects (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission for Clio Senior Center CDBG Project CY-CE-PF-22-018 (unanimous)
County Commission
The Barbour County Commission meeting agenda is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The agenda text directs readers to review the minutes instead.
The Commission approved a major road project contract and a new driveway/side drain policy. Other actions included increasing jail mental health service funding and authorizing several equipment purchases.
- Awarded Bid 2023-13 to MidSouth Paving for $817,713.95 (Unanimous)
- Approved Driveway/Side Drain Policy (Unanimous)
- Increased QCHC jail mental health contract to $12,096.00 monthly (Unanimous)
- Approved $11,200 road department trailer purchase (Unanimous)
- Authorized Ford F150 purchase for EMA using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Approved $9,710.00 for Eufaula Courthouse parking lot lighting (Unanimous)
- Appointed Carla Barba and reappointed Lester Page to Industrial Development Board (Unanimous)
- Authorized application for Wiregrass RC&D animal shelter grant (Unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no agenda available, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that the agenda is empty and directs readers to review the minutes for any details.
The Commission approved the use of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds to support hospital services and the renovation of the Clayton Courthouse elevator. Other actions included authorizing a state agreement for $12,826.00 and approving the sale of surplus highway equipment.
- Adopted Resolution 2023-14 to allocate ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for hospital services and economic development (6-0)
- Authorized funding agreement with the Health Care Authority of the City of Eufaula for ARPA hospital services funding (unanimous)
- Authorized FY 23 State Subaward EMPG Agreement for $12,826.00 (unanimous)
- Approved surpusing and selling a 1990 Dresser Loader and 2003 CAT 430D Backhoe via GovDeals (unanimous)
- Approved three HVAC Specialists invoices totaling $11,334.00 without purchase orders (unanimous)
- Designated Clayton Courthouse Elevator repair and modernization as an ARPA Revenue Replacement project (unanimous)
- Approved employment of Jaquavious Bowick, Richard Campbell, and Michael Smith as Equipment Operators II (unanimous)
- Authorized repairs to the Eufaula Courthouse parking lot lights (unanimous)
County Commission
The agenda for this meeting is not available; it contains only a placeholder stating there is no agenda. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.
The Commission discussed repairs for the Clayton Courthouse elevator following a March 6, 2023, power surge. The board decided to contact professional consultants to oversee the bidding and management of the project.
- Approved motion to contact Robert Taylor of Taylor Consulting Group to gauge interest in managing the elevator project (unanimous)
- Approved motion to contact JRM+H and PH&J Architects if Robert Taylor is not interested (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission held a public hearing regarding the use of public funds for the hospital. Representatives from Alliant Management Services and Medical Center Barbour requested $550,000.00 in funding. The minutes do not record a final decision or vote on the request.
County Commission
The Commission authorized security upgrades for courthouses and approved the use of ARPA funds for COVID leave. Other actions included purchasing equipment for the District Attorney's office and setting a reopening date for the Clayton Senior Center.
- Approved security purchases and plans for both courthouses (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-12 to participate in the 2023 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-13 to use ARPA Funds for COVID leave (unanimous)
- Approved employment of Douglas Helms ($18.10/hr) and Mary Hogeland ($10.00/hr), and promotion of Tammy Baker (unanimous)
- Approved participation in the Alabama Secretary of State's GIS Program (unanimous)
- Approved $4,900 air-conditioning unit for District Attorney’s Office (unanimous)
- Approved $1,297.17 Dell Optiplex Computer for In Home Service (unanimous)
- Set June 12, 2023 as target reopening date for Clayton Senior Center and approved $3,399.98 in renovations (unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Commission held a public hearing to consider a request for $550,000 in funding for Medical Center Barbour. Representatives from Alliant Management Services and Medical Center Barbour, along with several public officials and citizens, spoke in support of the funding. The minutes do not record a final decision or vote on the request.
County Commission
The Commission discussed a request for financial assistance for Medical Center Barbour to support operations. The Commission decided to hold two public hearings to consider making an appropriation and authorized the advertising of these meetings.
- Scheduled public hearings for April 10, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Eufaula Courtroom and April 13, 2023, at 5:30 pm in the Clayton County Commission meeting room (Unanimous)
- Authorized the County Administrator to advertise the public hearings (Unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.
The Commission awarded a county-wide striping contract to Ozark Striping Company and updated the employee hiring process to give department heads final decision authority. Other actions included approving repairs for the Clayton Senior Center and scheduling courthouse closures for employee training.
- Awarded Bid 2023-12 for County-wide Striping to Ozark Striping Company for $259,565.00 (Unanimous)
- Amended hiring process to give Department Heads final hire decision and remove Commissioners from interviews unless requested (Passed by majority vote)
- Approved up to $20,000 for Clayton Senior Center repairs and budget amendment (Unanimous)
- Authorized closing of Clayton and Eufaula Courthouses on March 24, 2023 for training (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,470 General Fund budget amendment for Substance Abuse training (Unanimous)
- Authorized designation of a portion of County Road 13 in memory of Alonzo Eutsey (Unanimous)
- Approved employment of Billy Phillips as Equipment Operator II at $12.67 per hour
- Reappointed Anne Adams to SpectraCare Board, and Jean Price, Earl Gilmore, and Belle Warr to SARCOA Board
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here.
- No agenda items listed
The Commission approved the purchase of property at 3102 Louisville Street for a new senior center and authorized the 2023-24 alcohol license fee levy. Other actions included adopting a drug and alcohol policy and approving several board appointments. The board also ratified emergency building closures from January 12, 2023.
- Approved $25,000 purchase of 3102 Louisville Street for Clio Senior Center (Unanimous)
- Approved County Alcohol License Fee Levy for 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
- Adopted drug and alcohol policy recommended by County Risk Services (Unanimous)
- Ratified emergency closing of county buildings on Jan 12, 2023, and approved weather pay (Unanimous)
- Approved changing Probate Court Clerk position to Office Manager (Unanimous)
- Approved $1.00 per hour pay increase for Marc Hudson transferred to landfill (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoices for Baker Hill Fire & Rescue and Academy Solutions (Unanimous)
- Tabled SARCOA Board and SEARP&DC Revolving Loan Board appointments (Unanimous)
County Commission
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken. As such, there are no specific decisions or discussions to report.
The Commission authorized the purchase of property and closing costs for a new Senior Center in Clio. Other actions included approving budget amendments, purchasing two sheriff's vehicles, and reappointing a board member.
- Authorized purchase of property and closing costs for new Clio Senior Center (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two 2023 1500 SSV Crew Cab 4x4 trucks from Brannen Motor Company at $41,200 each (unanimous)
- Approved FY 23 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
- Approved FY 22 budget overage for Sheriff and Jail Budgets (unanimous)
- Tabled request for animal control ordinance (unanimous)
- Reappointed Heath Clark to Barbour County E-911 Board for term ending Feb 12, 2027 (unanimous)
- Appointed David Grice to Eufaula Healthcare Authority District 5 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,550 quote for Randy’s Painting Company to paint Eufaula Courthouse (unanimous)