Covington County public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 13, 2022, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes a public hearing on cannabis, recognition of local sports teams and sheriff deputies, and a consent agenda for minutes and payroll. Under new business, the commission will consider several items including purchasing new tasers, funding a drug awareness program, allocating ARPA funds for road repairs, and approving bids for various infrastructure projects.
- Public comment from Hannah Holloway regarding cannabis
- Retroactive appropriation to Andalusia High School for 4A State Championship
- Purchase of new tasers and software
- Resolution allocating ARPA replacement funds for roads
- Approval to solicit bids for concrete pipe, curb and gutter, and loader transmission
The Commission approved resolutions to allocate $200,000 for a walking trail at LBW and $250,000 per district for road projects using ARPA funds. Other key actions included approving a five-year taser contract and authorizing several infrastructure bid solicitations.
- Approved $200,000 for LBW walking trail and $250,000 per district for road projects (unanimous)
- Approved $108,000 five-year taser and software contract (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 for a drug awareness program (unanimous)
- Approved $7,775 for new firewall IT equipment (unanimous)
- Selected PH&J Architects for ARPA projects (unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for bridge components, concrete pipe, curb and gutter, and loader transmission (unanimous)
- Approved petitions for road closures of Tucan Road and Jackson Road (unanimous)
- Approved November 2022 accounts payable ($1,729,910.48) and payroll ($971,232.40) (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several contract renewals and policy items, including a jail monitoring service agreement, inmate housing with municipalities, school resource officers, and a deputy for the Town of Sanford. They will also discuss a one-time pay supplement, a severe weather preparedness tax holiday resolution, and a cyber security policy.
- Jail Monitoring Service Agreement
- Renewal of Lease Agreement with US Department of Agriculture
- One Time Pay Supplement
- Contract Renewal for Inmate Housing with Municipalities
- Contract Renewal with Covington County Board of Education for School Resource Officers
The Commission approved a one-time pay supplement of $500 for full-time and $250 for part-time employees. Other key actions included approving a 2023 severe weather tax holiday and renewing several intergovernmental service contracts.
- Approved $500 full-time and $250 part-time one-time pay supplements (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday for Feb 24-26, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved jail monitoring service contract at $5 per day (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Christmas in Candyland (Unanimous)
- Approved 10% increase for inmate housing and 15% for inmate food (Unanimous)
- Renewed School Resource Officer contract with Board of Education for $175,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved adoption of a county cyber security policy (Unanimous)
- Approved resolution to enter agreement with Forever Wild Land Trust (Unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a retail table wine license for Maxx Food Mart 2, a budget amendment, contract renewals, and a new contract for an electronic monitoring system for the jail. They will also consider a resolution for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds under the American Rescue Plan Act and a memorandum of understanding with LBW for nature trail improvements. The agenda includes public hearings and comments, but no specific details are provided for those items.
- Application for Retail Table Wine License for Maxx Food Mart 2
- Budget Amendment for Revenue Commissioner
- Contract Renewal with Enterprise State Community College
- Contract for Electronic Monitoring System for Jail
- Resolution for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds under American Rescue Plan Act
The Commission approved a resolution to request $17,370.05 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and a memorandum for nature trail improvements. Other actions included approving a retail wine and beer license and a budget amendment for the Revenue Commissioner.
- Approved retail table wine and beer license for Maxx Food Mart 2 (unanimous)
- Approved $6,000 budget amendment for Revenue Commissioner to hire a part-time temporary employee (unanimous)
- Approved contract renewal with Enterprise State Community College for Sheriff's Department highway enforcement overtime (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2210-25-01 to request $17,370.05 from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (unanimous)
- Approved memorandum of understanding with LBW for Nature Trail improvements (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for October 11, 2022, regular meeting (unanimous)
- Postponed decision on electronic monitoring system for jail
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution on November ballot amendments 2 and 7, required action on business personal property tax exemptions under Alabama Code Section 40-9-1, a change in disposal method for previously declared surplus, and the purchase of a vehicle for the Engineer's Department. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and accounts payable.
- Resolution for November Ballot Amendments 2 & 7
- Action under Alabama Code Section 40-9-1 on business personal property exemptions
- Change of disposal method for previously declared surplus
- Purchase of vehicle for Engineer's Department
The Covington County Commission approved a resolution supporting Alabama Constitutional Amendments 2 and 7, which would authorize public funds for broadband expansion and clarify economic development powers for all counties. The commission also approved changing the disposal method for two unsold motor graders to auction, and authorized the purchase of an F450 truck for the Engineer's Department. A proposal to exempt the first $40,000 of business personal property from taxes was tabled for further research.
- Approved Resolution No. 22-10-06-22 supporting Alabama Amendments 2 and 7 (unanimous)
- Approved change of disposal method for two surplus motor graders to auction (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of F450 truck for Engineer's Department (~$65,000) (unanimous)
- Tabled action on business personal property tax exemption under AL Code Section 40-9-1
- Approved minutes of September 27, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable ($2,371,150.79) and payroll ($523,383.91) for September 2022 (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and items, including the FY 2023 budget, allocation of ARPA funds for economic development, a contract renewal with SARCOA, and bid awards. The agenda also includes a resolution for National Disability Awareness Month and out-of-state travel for the Sheriff's Department. Most items are listed as 'consider' actions, meaning they are up for discussion and decision at this meeting.
- Resolution for Allocation of ARPA Funds for Economic Development Projects
- FY 2023 Budget
- FY 2023 Renewal Contract with SARCOA
- Consider Award of Bids
- Consider Solicitation of Bid for Asphalt
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved the FY 2023 budget of approximately $20 million, which includes a 6% cost-of-living increase for all employees and a $2/hour raise for sheriff's deputies. The Commission also approved allocating up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for upgrades to Point A Campground, denied a lounge license for Slinks Nighttown Bar & Grill, and renewed the SARCOA contract for in-home services.
- Approved FY 2023 budget with 6% COLA and $2/hour raise for sheriff COs and SDs (unanimous)
- Allocated up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for Point A Campground improvements (unanimous)
- Denied alcohol license for Slinks Nighttown Bar & Grill (unanimous)
- Approved resolution recognizing October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved out-of-state travel for two sheriff's employees for training (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2023 renewal contract with SARCOA for in-home services at $13,000 (unanimous)
- Awarded emulsified asphalt bid to Hunt Refining Company (unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for asphalt projects not funded by Rebuild Alabama (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including public hearings and comments, approving the consent agenda, and considering several contracts and agreements. Notable items include a contract renewal with the Department of Youth Services, an amended contract for the Wing Solar Project, and a lease amendment for a firing range.
- Public hearing for Slinks Nighttown Bar and Grill
- Contract renewal with Department of Youth Services
- Amended contract (administrative correction) for Wing Solar Project
- Amendment to lease agreement for firing range
- Lease and maintenance agreement for Hart's Bridge Public Ramp
The Covington County Commission approved a lease agreement for a firearms range with Samoth Family Limited Partnership for $12 per year, approved parking lot assignments for the courthouse (with one dissenting vote), and renewed contracts including the Department of Youth Services detention subsidy and the Revenue Commissioner's Flagship software contract. The commission also held a public hearing on a lounge license for Slink Nighttown Bar & Grill but moved into executive session without a public vote on the application.
- Approved firearms range lease agreement with Samoth Family Limited Partnership for $12/year (unanimous)
- Approved parking lot assignments for courthouse (majority vote, McGaha dissented)
- Approved contract renewal with Alabama Department of Youth Services for long-term detention subsidy (unanimous)
- Approved amended contract for Wing Solar Project to correct legal description (unanimous)
- Approved reimbursement of $6,207.66 to Sheriff for inmate food bill, with administrator to reconcile (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of Revenue Commissioner's contract with Flagship for $26,500/year (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including August 2022 minutes and accounts payable/payroll totaling $3,014,565.92 (unanimous)
- Held public hearing on Slink Nighttown Bar & Grill lounge license; moved to executive session without public vote
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider four new business items: the FY 2023 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan, a bid award for bituminous surface treatment and hot asphalt plant mix, new dispatching software for CATS, and a board appointment for the South Alabama Regional Airport Authority.
- Consider Approval for FY 2023 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan
- Award Bid for Bituminous Surface Treatment and Hot Asphalt Plant Mix
- Consider Approval of New Dispatching Software for CATS
- Consider Board Appointment for South Alabama Regional Airport Authority
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved the FY 2023 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan, awarded bids for bituminous surface treatment and hot asphalt plant mix, approved a new dispatching software contract for CATS, and reappointed Gary Smith to the South Alabama Regional Airport Authority.
- Approved FY 2023 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan (unanimous)
- Awarded bituminous surface treatment bid to S&C Materials & Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
- Awarded hot asphalt plant mix bid to Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved TripMaster dispatching software contract for CATS, subject to attorney's changes (unanimous)
- Reappointed Gary Smith to South Alabama Regional Airport Authority (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and payroll, and to consider several new items: a lease for a firing range, soliciting bids for emulsified asphalt and prime, and purchasing equipment for the Engineer's Department. The commission will also discuss setting a public hearing for September and announce the cancellation of the second meeting in August.
- Consider lease for firing range
- Consider solicitation of bids for emulsified asphalt & prime
- Consider purchase of equipment for Engineer's Department
- Approve accounts payable and payroll for July 2022
- Discuss setting public hearing for September
The Covington County Commission approved a lease renewal for the firing range used by the Sheriff's Department, approved solicitation of bids for emulsified asphalt and prime, and approved the purchase of two bush hogs for the Engineer's Department. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for September 13, 2022, regarding the Slinks Nighttown Bar & Grill application, and cancelled the second August meeting due to the ACCA conference.
- Approved firing range lease renewal (majority vote)
- Approved solicitation of bids for emulsified asphalt and prime (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two bush hogs at $25,000 each (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for September 13, 2022, on Slinks Nighttown Bar & Grill (unanimous)
- Cancelled second August meeting due to ACCA conference
- Approved minutes for July 12 and July 26, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and payroll for July 2022 totaling $2,250,777.07 (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a lounge retail liquor license, a poll worker pay increase, a hazard mitigation plan resolution, and a resolution for the use of ARPA funds. They will also consider final plat approval for Twelve Oaks Subdivision, solicit bids for curb and gutter equipment, declare surplus for the Engineer's Department, and award a bid for seed and fertilizer.
- Application for Lounge Retail Liquor License for Slinks Nighttown Bar and Grill
- Poll Worker Pay Increase
- Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Final Plat Approval for Twelve Oaks Subdivision
- Resolution for the Use of ARPA Funds
The Covington County Commission approved a $50 per day increase for poll workers, adopted a resolution for the use of ARPA funds, approved the final plat for Twelve Oaks Subdivision, declared a backhoe surplus, and awarded a seed and fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop. The lounge retail liquor license for Slinks Nighttown Bar and Grill was not acted on; the applicant was advised to resubmit with a full business plan.
- Approved poll worker pay increase of $50 per day (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-07-26-01 adopting the Southeast Alabama Regional Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Twelve Oaks Subdivision (unanimous)
- Declared 1997 Ford Backhoe surplus for sale at JM Wood Auction (unanimous)
- Awarded seed & fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 22-07-26-02 for use of ARPA funds: $250,000 per district and $160,000 for LBW Nature Trail (unanimous)
- No action taken on lounge retail liquor license for Slinks Nighttown Bar and Grill
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable, and will consider several new items. These include applications for retail beer and liquor licenses for Legacy stores, retroactive approval of emergency tire purchases for the Sheriff's and Engineer's departments, and soliciting bids for seed and fertilizer. The agenda is largely administrative with no major policy decisions.
- Retail beer license for Legacy Foodmart 2
- Retail liquor license for Legacy Package Store 2
- Retroactive approval for emergency tire purchase for Sheriff's Department
- Retroactive approval for emergency tire purchase for Engineer's Department
- Solicitation of bids for seed and fertilizer
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved retail beer and lounge retail liquor license applications for Legacy Foodmart 2 and Legacy Package Store 2, both operated by OM Stores Inc. at 30524A Highway 134E in Kinston. The commission also unanimously approved the June 2022 accounts payable and payroll disbursements totaling $2,769,746.43, and the minutes from the June 28, 2022 regular meeting.
- Approved retail beer license for Legacy Foodmart 2 (unanimous)
- Approved lounge retail liquor license for Legacy Package Store 2 (unanimous)
- Approved June 2022 accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,769,746.43 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 28, 2022, to consider new business including a revised tax abatement for the Origis Solar Project. The agenda also includes decisions on Sheriff’s Department equipment and travel, Engineer’s Department bids for asphalt, and the award of a bid for an AC unit and furnace. The meeting begins with public hearings and comments before moving to the consent agenda and new business items.
- Consider Revised Tax Abatement for Origis Solar Project
- Consider Purchase of Equipment for Sheriff’s Department
- Consider Approval to Solicit Bids for Hot Mix Asphalt and Bituminous Surface Treatment
- Award Bid for AC Unit & Furnace
- Consider Retroactive Approval for Emergency Purchase of Tires for Maintenance Department
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved a revised tax abatement agreement with AL Solar D, LLC for the Wing solar project, increasing the estimated project cost from $77,248,000 to $124,167,243. The commission also renewed County Engineer Lynn Ralls' employment contract for three years with a 2.65% increase, approved several Sheriff's Department purchases and travel, and authorized bids for road materials and an AC unit. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved revised tax abatement for Origis/Wing solar project (unanimous)
- Renewed County Engineer employment contract for 3 years with 2.65% increase (unanimous)
- Approved emergency tire purchase for Maintenance Department (unanimous)
- Approved Sheriff's Department equipment purchase from law enforcement funds (unanimous)
- Approved reversal of surplus for Sheriff's Department vehicle (unanimous)
- Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Approved soliciting bids for hot mix asphalt and bituminous surface treatment (unanimous)
- Awarded AC unit & furnace bid to Roger's Refrigeration at $8,539 (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable, and to consider several new items. These include making Juneteenth a county holiday, appointing a member to the ACCA Legislative Committee, approving revised insolvents and tax litigation for FY 2021, and purchasing a mulcher head for the Engineer's Department.
- Consider Juneteenth Holiday
- Consider ACCA Legislative Committee Appointment
- Consider Revised Insolvents, Errors, & Tax Litigations for FY 2021
- Consider Purchase of Mulcher Head for Engineer's Department
- Approve Accounts Payable and Payroll for May 2022
The Covington County Commission voted 3-2 not to observe the Juneteenth holiday on the upcoming Monday, citing last-minute notice and inconvenience. The commission also approved the revised insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for FY 2021, reappointed Commissioner Tommy McGaha to the ACCA Legislative Committee, and approved the purchase of a mulcher head for the Engineer's Department.
- Motion to not observe Juneteenth holiday on Monday passed (3-2)
- Approved revised insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for FY 2021 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Tommy McGaha to ACCA Legislative Committee (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of mulcher head for Engineer's Department (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for May 24, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and payroll for May 2022 totaling $1,992,590.45 (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will consider a resolution for one-time payments to retirees from the Employees' Retirement System, a grant for the Covington Area Transit system, and bids for lime base and sand blasting abrasive. The agenda also includes a public hearing and comments from citizens, including a representative from Arrow Disposal Services.
- Resolution on Act 2022-229 for one-time payment to retirees from ERS
- Consider grant for Covington Area Transit (CATS)
- Award bid for Local Lime Base
- Award bid for Sand Blasting Abrasive
- Consider surplus of mulcher for wheeled excavator
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved the FY 2023 CATS transit budget of $167,000, a resolution for one-time payments to retirees (estimated cost $55,234), a one-year campground software contract for $1,500, and bids for lime base and sand blasting abrasive. They also appointed Susan Harris to the OCAP board and declared a mulcher surplus for auction. No public comments were made on the CATS budget.
- Approved FY 2023 CATS budget of $167,000 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for one-time retiree payments from ERS (unanimous)
- Approved Bonfire campground software contract for $1,500 (unanimous)
- Awarded local lime base bid to Brooklyn Limestone Quarry (unanimous)
- Awarded sand blasting abrasive bid to Allredi (unanimous)
- Approved declaring mulcher surplus for auction (unanimous)
- Appointed Susan Harris to OCAP board (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for May 10, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for 2021, board appointment expirations for the Covington E911 Board, the Title VI Act for CATS, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Department, approval for internet services, and a bid award for glass beads. The agenda also includes consent items like approving minutes and accounts payable.
- Consider insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for 2021
- Consider board appointment expirations for Covington E911 Board
- Consider purchase of vehicle for Sheriff's Department
- Award bid for glass beads
- Approve accounts payable and payroll for April 2022
The Covington County Commission approved several items, including the purchase of a vehicle for the Sheriff's Department, a $636,560 construction equipment purchase, and a bid for glass beads. They also reappointed three members to the E-911 Board, approved the Title VI Act for the CATS Department, and approved insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for 2021. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved April 2022 accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,574,745.22 (unanimous)
- Approved insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for 2021 totaling $2,280.98 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Thomas Hugghins, Cory Spurlin, and Sonny Bedsole to the Covington E-911 Board (unanimous)
- Approved Title VI Act update for CATS Department (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of vehicle for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Approved letter of authority for IT Director to discuss telecom/internet services with Lumen (unanimous)
- Awarded glass beads bid: pickup to Sherwin Williams, delivery to Potters Industries (unanimous)
- Approved $636,560 construction equipment purchase from NexTran Truck Center (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Commission will meet to consider several funding and procurement items, including inmate feeding costs and vehicle donations for the Sheriff’s Department. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an arena and bids for jail doors and railroad tank cars.
- Consider funding for Inmate Feed Bill
- Consider approval for vehicle donated to Sheriff’s Department
- Award bid for Jail Block Door
- Award bid for Railroad Tank Cars
- Consider solicitation for Local Lime Base
The Covington County Commission approved funding for the inmate feed bill, accepted a donated vehicle for the Sheriff's Department, retroactively approved out-of-state travel for corrections officers, awarded a bid for jail block doors, approved arena rental rate changes, awarded a bid for railroad tank cars, approved solicitation of bids for lime base, approved an economic development proposal, and approved funding for the Opp splash pad. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved funding for inmate feed bill (unanimous)
- Accepted donated 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe for Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Retroactively approved out-of-state travel for two corrections officers (unanimous)
- Awarded jail block door bid to Willo Products Co Inc at $95,207 (unanimous)
- Approved arena practice rates: $250 indoor, $100 outdoor (unanimous)
- Set outdoor arena exclusive rental rate at $200/day (unanimous)
- Awarded railroad tank car bid to The Railroad Yard (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 over 5 years for Opp splash pad (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will consider ARPA projects, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Department, a K9 request, and a contract with auction site GovDeals, among other items.
- Consider ARPA projects
- Consider purchase of vehicle for Sheriff's Department
- Consider K9 request
- Consider contract with web-based auction site GovDeals
- Consider 2022 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
The Covington County Commission approved a list of ARPA-funded projects, retroactively approved a K9 purchase and approved a second K9, approved the purchase of two new Ford Explorers with trade-ins, and approved a warranty for the jail's body scanner. The commission also approved the 2022 back-to-school sales tax holiday, funding for the Youth Leadership Program, and several other routine items.
- Approved ARPA project list (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 back-to-school sales tax holiday (unanimous)
- Approved $250 per commissioner for Youth Leadership Program (unanimous)
- Approved IAC resolutions 22-04-12-01 and 22-04-12-02 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of vehicle between departments (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of two 2022 Ford Explorers with trade-ins (unanimous)
- Retroactively approved K9 purchase and approved new K9 (unanimous)
- Approved $27,800 yearly warranty for jail body scanner (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Commission will consider a sponsorship for the 2022 Cowboys for Kids Rodeo and review bids for railroad tank cars used as bridge components. The meeting also includes an amendment to an agreement with Charter Communications.
- Sponsorship for Covington County Child Advocacy 2022 Cowboys for Kids Rodeo
- Solicitation of bids for Railroad Tank Cars (Bridge Components)
- Amendment to Agreement with Charter Communications
- Approval of February 2022 Accounts Payable and Payroll
The Covington County Commission approved a $1,000 sponsorship for the Covington County Child Advocacy 2022 Cowboys for Kids Rodeo, approved solicitation of bids for railroad tank cars, and approved amendments to the Charter Communications agreement. The commission also approved a resolution requiring commissioner decisions to be approved by the full commission. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Cowboys for Kids Rodeo (unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for railroad tank cars (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Charter Communications agreement (unanimous)
- Approved resolution requiring full commission approval for any commissioner decision (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for Feb 22 and Mar 8, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and payroll for February 2022 totaling $2,341,267.11 (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Commission will consider several items including a contract for jail services and the purchase of used motor graders. The meeting also includes public comments regarding a paving project and a funding request from Mayor Becky Bracke.
- Contract with Kimble for Jail Services
- Final action on emergency purchase of used motor graders
- Solicitation of bid for rock
- Board appointments for Covington County Rec Board
- Disposal method of surplus property
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved a renewed commissary services contract with Kimble's for the county jail, with changes suggested by the county attorney. The commission also approved soliciting bids for rip rap rock, an emergency purchase of used motor graders from Flint Equipment, a change in the disposal method for surplus property to scrap, and an amendment to the 2022 Rebuild Alabama Transportation plan. Board appointments for the Covington County Rec Board were also approved.
- Approved renewed jail commissary contract with Kimble's (unanimous)
- Approved solicitation of bids for rip rap rock (unanimous)
- Approved emergency purchase of used motor graders from Flint Equipment (unanimous)
- Approved changing disposal method for surplus property to scrap (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to 2022 Rebuild Alabama Transportation plan (unanimous)
- Reappointed Rec Board members and appointed Brian Cox to fill vacancy (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on several administrative and operational items, including alcohol licensing levies, a jail agreement, vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's and Maintenance departments, and various other approvals. A public comment session is scheduled for a citizen to discuss a recently adopted resolution on open carry pistol permits.
- Consider County Levies for Alcohol Licensing
- Consider Agreement for Jail
- Consider Purchase of Vehicles for Sheriff’s Department
- Consider Purchase of Motor Graders
- Consider Approval for Preliminary Approval for Twelve Oaks Subdivision
The Covington County Commission approved the maximum county levies for alcohol licensing, an agreement for jail store upgrades, a vehicle purchase for the Maintenance Department, the transfer of two trucks to the Engineer's Department, the surplus of three trucks for auction, preliminary approval for Twelve Oaks subdivision, the purchase of eight used motor graders, an emergency purchase of motor grader tires, and an IT consulting agreement. No action was taken on a citizen's request to rescind a pistol permit resolution, and a sheriff's vehicle purchase was postponed.
- Approved county levies for alcohol licensing at the maximum rate allowed by the state.
- Approved the jail store upgrade agreement upon the Administrator's recommendation.
- Approved the purchase of a vehicle for the Maintenance Department and amended the budget as necessary.
- Transferred two 2013 Chevrolet Silverado trucks from the Appraisal Department to the Engineer's Department.
- Declared three International trucks surplus with disposal via J.M. Wood auction.
- Gave preliminary approval for Twelve Oaks subdivision.
- Approved the purchase of eight used motor graders as a stop-gap measure due to supply chain delays.
- Approved the emergency purchase of 20 motor grader tires and an IT consulting agreement.
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Commission will meet to review several new business items, including a contract with Covington Area Transit Systems and out-of-state travel for the Sheriff’s Department. The agenda also includes the approval of January 2022 payroll and accounts payable.
- Contract with Covington Area Transit Systems
- Out of State Travel for Sheriff’s Department
- Declared Surplus for Engineer’s Department
- Approval of January 2022 Accounts Payable & Payroll
- Recognition for Outstanding Deputy
The Covington County Commission unanimously approved a contract with Covington Area Transit Systems (CATS) allowing in-kind services to count toward the county's match, approved out-of-state travel for two sheriff's deputies to Biloxi, MS, declared surplus equipment for disposal via GovDeals or auction, and adopted a resolution opposing Alabama House Bill 157. The commission also approved the January 2022 accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,405,265.93 and entered executive session for potential litigation, reconvening with no action taken.
- Approved CATS contract for in-kind support (unanimous)
- Approved out-of-state travel for two deputies to Biloxi, MS (unanimous)
- Approved declaring surplus equipment for disposal via GovDeals or auction (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution opposing House Bill 157 (unanimous)
- Approved January 2022 accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,405,265.93 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for January 25, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Entered executive session for potential litigation; no action taken after reconvening
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission met on January 25, 2022, to discuss new business items including an appropriation for Bethesda House and the purchase of dump trucks and motor graders. The agenda also included a review of the seed and fertilizer bid and out-of-state travel for the Sheriff’s Department. No specific dollar amounts or detailed outcomes are provided in the text.
- Consider Appropriation for Bethesda House
- Consider Purchase of Dump Trucks
- Consider Approval to Solicit Bids for Motor Graders
- Award Seed & Fertilizer Bid
- Consider Out of State Travel for Sheriff’s Department
The Covington County Commission approved several purchases and appropriations at its January 25, 2022 meeting. It approved $640,000 for five dump trucks, six pickup trucks for the engineer's office, and a $2,500 appropriation to Bethesda House from contingency funds. The commission also rejected a May 2021 bid for two trucks from JM Jackson due to inability to deliver, approved out-of-state travel for sheriff's deputies, and awarded the seed and fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop.
- Approved $2,500 appropriation to Bethesda House from contingency (unanimous)
- Rejected JM Jackson bid for two trucks; approved purchase off state bid (unanimous)
- Approved out-of-state travel for two sheriff's deputies to Georgia (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of five dump trucks for $640,000 (unanimous)
- Approved soliciting bids for short-term lease of motor graders (unanimous)
- Awarded seed and fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of six pickup trucks from state bid for engineer's office (unanimous)
Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes
The Covington County Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution on lodging tax abatement, along with a resolution supporting the Sheriff's pistol permit request. The board will also consider a franchise agreement, a retail beer and wine license, rental fees, bids, and a re-subdivision. Consent agenda items include approving December minutes and accounts payable.
- Public hearing and resolution on lodging tax abatement
- Resolution of support for Sheriff's pistol permit request
- Retail beer and wine license for Tiger Quick Stop
- Rental fees for Point A Park Campground Recreation Building
- Final approval for re-subdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Inspiration Point
The Covington County Commission approved a resolution authorizing a development agreement with the City of Andalusia, the Capital Improvement District, Big Mike's Restaurant Andalusia, LLC, and Wood Properties, L.L.C. for the development and operation of a hotel in downtown Andalusia. The agreement includes a 15-year abatement of the county's lodging tax (up to $1,890,000) and a 10-year abatement of half of the county's non-educational property taxes (up to $75,000). The commission also approved a resolution supporting the Sheriff's request to oppose legislation that would remove the requirement for pistol permits for concealed carry.
- Approved resolution authorizing hotel development agreement with lodging tax abatement (unanimous)
- Approved resolution of support for Sheriff's request on pistol permits (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Debbie Smith to DHR board position (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for December 14, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable and payroll for December 2021 totaling $2,454,578.37 (unanimous)