Covington County public meetings in 2023

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2023, starting at 9:00 A.M. The agenda includes a public hearing on road closures, approval of the consent agenda (minutes and accounts payable), and several new business items. These new items include purchases for the sheriff's department, adoption of new county seals, and a joint project with the City of Andalusia. The commission will also discuss revisions to a floodplain development ordinance.

• Public hearing on road closures for Jackson Road, Starflower Road, Perry Road, and Toucan Road
• Consider approval of Amendment 909 Resolution
• Consider out-of-state travel for deputy training
• Award bid for sheriff patrol vehicle
• Consider funding for joint project with City of Andalusia for sealing and striping at Kiwanis and Arena Buildings

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several concrete items. They will consider a restaurant retail liquor license, award bids for road work, and adopt policies related to Amendment 909. The agenda also includes a resolution for a joint transportation application with the City of Andalusia and updates from the Sheriff.

• Consider Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Hilltop Restaurant, Jimmy Adam Turner
• Award Bid for Bituminous Surface Treatment
• Award Bid for Hot Asphalt Plant Mix
• Award Bid for Local Lime Base
• Consider a Resolution Authorizing a Joint Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program II Application with The City of Andalusia

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider routine business including grant agreements, board appointments, and purchases for the Sheriff's Department and other departments. Items include a grant for CATS, overtime and training for the Sheriff's Department, new patrol vehicles, a K-9, and a loader, as well as a landowner's request for a family cemetery.

• Grant agreement for CATS with State of Alabama
• Overtime grant for Sheriff's Department
• Solicitation of bids for three patrol vehicles
• Purchase of a new K-9 for patrol
• Landowner's request for family cemetery

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will consider several board appointments and a resolution for the 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday. The meeting also includes a public update regarding Bethesda House and a solicitation of bids for inmate communications.

• Appointments for the Personnel Review Board
• Appointment for DHR Board
• Appointments for Wiregrass Resource, Conservation & Development Council
• 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday resolution
• Solicitation of bids for inmate communications

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 26, 2023, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. Key actions include a preliminary engineering assessment for economic development, a personnel review board recommendation, and the FY 2024 budget. The agenda also includes several contracts and bids, such as a deputy contract for the Town of Sanford, a K-9 approval, and bids for liquid asphalt and right-of-way clearing.

• Consider FY 2024 Budget
• Consider Preliminary Engineering Assessment for Economic Development
• Consider Resolution for Town of Sanford Deputy Contract
• Award Bid for Liquid Asphalt
• Consider ADEM Contract for Tires

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is holding a workshop meeting on September 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of the FY 2024 budget. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of FY 2024 budget

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and payroll, as well as several action items. They will consider a preliminary engineering assessment for economic development, a contract with DHR for CATS, a liquor license application, contract renewals, and bid awards. The agenda also includes a reversal of a decision to surplus a mower.

• Consider Lounge Retail Liquor Application for Adams Hometown Saloon
• Consider Contract Renewal for In Home Services Department with SARCOA
• Consider Contract Renewal for Town of Sanford Deputy
• Award Bid for Seed & Fertilizer
• Reverse Decision to Surplus Mower Max

The commission unanimously approved the August 2023 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $2,826,287.41. It also unanimously approved a $2,000 safety fund from County Risk Services rewards. The minutes for the August 8 regular meeting and August 31 special meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 2023 payroll and accounts payable ($2,826,287.41) – unanimous
• Approved $2,000 safety fund allocation – unanimous
• Approved minutes for Aug 8 2023 regular meeting and Aug 31 2023 special meeting – unanimous

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider two items: approval of the FY 2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan and a resolution for an ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) project. No other business is listed.

• Consider approval for FY 2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan
• Consider resolution for ARPA project

The Commission unanimously approved the FY 2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan for various road works. It also passed a resolution to use ARPA funds for architectural design services and authorized soliciting bids for the administration building.

• Approved FY 2024 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to use up to $156,379.00 in ARPA funds for design services by PH&J Architects, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for the administration building (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is holding its regular meeting on August 8, 2023. The agenda includes public hearings and comments, approval of minutes and July payroll, and a wide range of old and new business items, including funding requests, a retail liquor license application, voting place changes, and several purchases and bids.

• Consider Opp City Schools funding request
• Consider funding request for Opp Youth Sports
• Consider location change for voting places for Babbie & Red Level
• Consider application for retail liquor license
• Consider sheriff's request for patrol deputies and training funding

The Commission unanimously approved the July 2023 payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,170,404.71. All five commissioners stated they would not approve tax abatements if requested by a proposed solar farm development in the Oakey Ridge community.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 accounts payable ($1,572,559.47) and payroll ($597,845.24) (unanimous)
• Pledged to deny tax abatements for proposed solar farm project (5-0)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable, and will consider a board appointment, a retail beer license application for Carolina 2, and declaring surplus items from the Engineer's Department. No major policy decisions are listed.

• Consider application for retail beer license for Carolina 2
• Consider surplus for Engineer's Department
• Consider board appointment for Personnel Review Board
• Approve accounts payable and payroll for June 2023

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023, meeting. The board also unanimously approved payroll and accounts payable disbursements for June 2023 totaling $2,170,404.71.

• Approved June 27, 2023, regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved June 2023 accounts payable of $1,572,559.47 and payroll transfers of $597,845.24 (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will review insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for FY 2022, consider a retroactive approval for out-of-state travel, and decide on appointments, improvements, and various agreements. The agenda includes multiple items requiring decisions, such as a road closure and budget amendments.

• Final review of insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for FY 2022
• Consider retroactive approval for out-of-state travel for Revenue Commissioner
• Consider improvements to the Covington Center Arena
• Consider road closure for Perry Road
• Consider appropriation for Opp City Schools and Sheriff budget amendment

The Commission appointed Morgan Arrington of Arrington Law, LLC as the new County Attorney. Other decisions included approving a voting house expansion and a new vent hood for the Covington Center Arena.

• Approved proposal for Morgan Arrington as County Attorney at $235 per hour (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 for a 10x16 addition to the Marvin Odom Voting House using capital improvement funds (unanimous)
• Approved $6,729 for a new vent hood at the Covington Center Arena using capital improvement funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Harold Clark to the Covington County Personnel Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive out-of-state travel food expenses for the Revenue Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved payment formula for U.S. Forest Service funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 13, 2023, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Issued proclamations honoring five high school track and field state champions

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 13, 2023, covering routine approvals and several new business items. Key discussions include an internet re-rate, bids for air conditioning units, a memorandum of understanding with ALEA for the Sheriff's Department, and purchases for county vehicles and equipment.

• Discuss Internet Re-Rate
• Award Bid for A/C Unit-3 Phase Heat Pump System
• Consider MOU with ALEA for Sheriff's Department
• Consider Purchase of Add-On Equipment for Sheriff's Department
• Consider Purchase of New Tracking Devices for County Vehicles

The Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 9 and May 23, 2023. It also unanimously approved accounts payable and payroll disbursements for May 2023 totaling $2,962,213.64.

• Approved May 9, 2023, and May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 accounts payable ($2,086,526.44) and payroll transfers ($875,687.42) (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine county business, including appointments to the E-911 Board and Board of Equalization. They will also solicit bids for equipment parts and repair and consider purchasing equipment. A public comment session is scheduled for citizen Wendy Mayo.

• Consider appointments for E-911 Board
• Consider appointments for Board of Equalization
• Solicit bids for Equipment Parts and Repair
• Consider purchase of equipment
• Public comments from citizen Wendy Mayo

The Commission unanimously approved the solicitation of bids for tractor and light equipment repairs and the purchase of a new tractor and bush hog. Several appointments were made to the E-911 Board and the Board of Equalization. The Commission also discussed a citizen's request to adopt a leash law.

• Reappointed Wayne Godwin to the E-911 Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Adams to the E-911 Board (Majority vote)
• Denied appointment of Ken Harris to the E-911 Board (Majority vote)
• Recommended Virginia Brawner, Joe Bush, and Kyle Gantt for reappointment to the Board of Equalization (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for parts and repair of tractors and light equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new tractor and bush hog (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023, meeting. The board also unanimously approved payroll and accounts payable disbursements for April 2023 totaling $2,292,673.88.

• Approved April 25, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 accounts payable and payroll totaling $2,292,673.88 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission approved several equipment bids, including patrol vehicles and plastic piping. It also authorized a $1,500 appropriation for the Alabama Junior Rodeo Association and postponed a rate increase for inmate housing until October 1, 2023.

• Approved purchase of patrol vehicle via state bid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of investigator's vehicle using Sheriff's discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for commissioners to attend NACO conference in Austin, TX (unanimous)
• Postponed inmate housing rate change until October 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 appropriation for Alabama Junior Rodeo Association (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for stone/river rock (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive out-of-state travel for Engineer's Department (unanimous)
• Awarded bids for plastic pipe to Wallace Pump & Supply (new and recycled) and Southern Pipe & Supply (heavy duty) (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several items, including the FY 2024 budget for the Covington Area Transit System (CATS), an appropriation for the Covington Honor Flight, and a solicitation of bids for cleaning supplies and pest control. The agenda also includes a public hearing for CATS, approval of the March 2023 minutes and payroll, and a possible executive session.

• Public hearing on Covington Area Transit System
• Consider approval of FY 2024 CATS budget
• Consider appropriation for Covington Honor Flight
• Consider solicitation of bids for cleaning supplies & pest control
• Consider 2023 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

The Commission approved the FY 2024 budget for the Covington Area Transit System and authorized several equipment purchases and bid solicitations. They also agreed to participate in a state-funded GIS mapping program and approved a sales tax holiday.

• Approved FY 2024 CATS Budget of $530,750.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 total appropriation for Covington Region Honor Flight from commissioners' contingency funds (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of 36-month bids for cleaning supplies and pest control (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in statewide GIS Program (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday for July 21-23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for a Sheriff's department patrol vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2500 dump body truck for bush hog crew (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 accounts payable ($1,703,109.21) and payroll ($589,564.67) (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and payroll, and will consider several new items such as appointing a mental health board member, purchasing a replacement sheriff's vehicle, and soliciting bids for various materials. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes for March 14, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve accounts payable and payroll for February 2023
• Consider appointment/reappointment for South Central Alabama Mental Health Board
• Consider purchase of vehicle for Sheriff's Department to replace wrecked vehicle
• Consider solicitation of bids for plastic pipe, geo textile, railroad tank cars, and conex

The Commission unanimously approved resolutions to implement a $40 jail booking fee and increase annual pistol permit fees to $25. Other actions included approving a broadband technical assistance agreement with ADECA and the purchase of a Polaris Ranger for the Sheriff's Department.

• Approved $40 jail booking fee resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved pistol permit fee increase to $25 annually (Unanimous)
• Approved broadband technical assistance agreement with ADECA (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,698.98 purchase of Polaris Ranger using discretionary funds (Unanimous)
• Declared 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Ford Explorer surplus for Govdeals (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for plastic pipe, geo textile, railroad tank cars, and conex containers (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Terry Powell's appointment to OCAP board (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 appropriation for Florala basketball tournament travel (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 14, 2023, with a public hearing and comments on the Oakey Ridge Solar Project. The commission will consider several action items, including a resolution on booking fees, an appropriation for Florala, and a board appointment. They will also discuss travel for the Sheriff's Department, surplus for the Engineer's Department, and resolutions on traffic infrastructure and transportation planning.

• Public hearing and comments on Oakey Ridge Solar Project
• Resolution for Booking Fee
• Appropriation for Florala
• Out of State Travel for Sheriff's Department
• Resolution In Support of Traffic Infrastructure Improvements

The Commission approved resolutions requesting legislation for a $40 jail booking fee and updated pistol permit fees. They also approved a broadband technical assistance agreement with ADECA and several equipment purchases and bid solicitations.

• Approved resolution for $40 jail booking fee (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for updated pistol permit fees (unanimous)
• Approved broadband technical assistance agreement with ADECA (unanimous)
• Approved $16,698.98 purchase of Polaris Ranger using discretionary funds (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 appropriation for Florala High School basketball travel (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Brooklyn Road infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Terry Powell to OCAP board (unanimous)
• Declared 2008 Ford F150, 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2017 Ford Explorer surplus (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution for spending ARPA revenue replacement funds, a fee increase for pistol permits, and multiple items related to the Sheriff's Department, such as a vehicle purchase and out-of-state travel. The agenda also includes board appointments, a work release agreement renewal, and a state agreement for FLAP bridges.

• Resolution for expenditure of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds
• Resolution for fee increase for pistol permits
• Retroactive approval for purchase of vehicle for Sheriff's Department
• Renewal of agreement with Rapid for work release
• Agreement with State for FLAP bridges

The Commission approved a resolution to maintain a $1.00 per hour employee pay supplement using ARPA revenue replacement funds. Other key actions included increasing pistol permit fees and renewing a work release debit card agreement.

• Approved Resolution 23-02-28-01 to provide $1.00/hour employee pay supplement (Unanimous)
• Approved pistol permit fee increase to $25/year for ages 19-59 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of agreement with Rapid for work release debit cards (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with the state for FLAP bridges (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Tommy McGaha to SE Alabama Rural Planning Organization Planning Committee (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Bragg Carter to Covington County Water Authority (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Connie Bozeman to South Crenshaw County Water Authority (Unanimous)
• Declared 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis as surplus (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and accounts payable, as well as several new items. Key decisions include setting county levies for alcohol licenses for 2023-2024, approving an agreement for the Probate Office, and revising a construction agreement for a state-funded road project on County Road 107. The board will also consider out-of-state travel for the Sheriff's Department and resolutions related to it, plus solicit bids for cold mix and award a bid for seed and fertilizer.

• Consider approval for county levies for alcohol licensing for 2023-2024
• Consider approval for agreement for Probate Office
• Consider approval for revised construction agreement for State Public Road and Bridge Funding Project for County Road 107
• Consider out of state travel for Sheriff's Department and resolutions
• Consider approval to solicit bids for cold mix and award of bid for seed & fertilizer

The Commission approved a contract with DocuStor to digitize probate deed books and authorized several board appointments. Other actions included approving January payroll and accounts payable totaling $3,448,132.22 and awarding a seed and fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop.

• Approved $58,000 agreement with DocuStor for probate record digitization (Unanimous)
• Approved January 2023 accounts payable and payroll of $3,448,132.22 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Cox to the Covington County Industrial Development Authority Board (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Don Cotton, Joe Richburg, Sammy Glover, and Patricia Gunter to regional boards (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Gary Strickland, Mattie Freeney, and Jimmy Jackson to boards (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 alcohol licensing county levies with no fee changes (Unanimous)
• Awarded seed and fertilizer bid to Andalusia Farmers Coop (Unanimous)
• Approved EMA department's participation in the Safer in Place Act (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will consider changes to the municipal contract for the Sheriff's Department, an ARPA resolution for arena improvements, and a proposal for work to the EOC. The commission will also award bids for heavy equipment parts, a work truck, and precast concrete bridge components, among other items.

• Consider changes to municipal contract for Sheriff's Department
• Consider ARPA resolution for improvements to the Arena
• Award bids: Heavy Equipment Parts, Heavy Duty Work Truck Cab & Chassis, Precast Concrete Bridge Components
• Consider purchase of dump truck for Engineer's Department
• Consider surplus for Engineer's Department

The Commission approved several equipment bids and infrastructure improvements, including the installation of walkway covers at the EOC. They also authorized the use of ARPA funds for arena upgrades and approved a contract change for the City of Andalusia.

• Approved $39,700 proposal from Parker Metal for EOC walkway covers (Unanimous)
• Approved contract change for City of Andalusia trash pickup to $25 per hour (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to use ARPA funds for arena sound system and wireless mics (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 platinum sponsorship for 2023 annual chamber banquet (Unanimous)
• Approved clothing allowance amendment for eight Sheriff's investigators (Unanimous)
• Awarded heavy equipment parts bid to Covington Heavy Duty Parts, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Awarded heavy duty work truck bid to Larry Puckett Chevrolet (Unanimous)
• Awarded pre-cast concrete bridge components bid to Conecuh Bridge & Engineering, Inc. (Unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving accounts payable and payroll for December 2022. They will also consider several new business items such as budget amendments, a contract with an architect, and multiple actions related to the Sheriff's Department, including travel, vehicle surplus, purchases, and a bid for patrol vehicles. Other items include a trash detail contract with municipalities, road maintenance in Babbie, and the annual Rebuild Alabama report.

• Consider Budget Amendments
• Consider Approval for Contract with PH&J Architect
• Consider Approval for Out of State Travel for Sheriff’s Department
• Consider Surplus of Vehicles for Sheriff’s Department
• Award bid for Sheriff’s Department for Patrol Vehicles

The Commission approved several contracts for the Sheriff's Department, including new patrol vehicles and municipal trash pickup. Other key actions included budget amendments, the adoption of a liability insurance agreement, and the assumption of maintenance for Bethel Road.

• Approved December 2022 payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,834,628.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments to restore capital and merit funds and add Arena advertising (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2026 ACCA LSIF Participation Agreement resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with PH&J Architects for ARPA projects (Unanimous)
• Awarded $177,200 bid to Brannen Motor Company for four Chevrolet Tahoes (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2006 Lenco Bearcat G2 using law enforcement funds (Unanimous)
• Approved municipal contracts for trash pickup and ankle monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved county takeover of Bethel Road maintenance in Babbie (Unanimous)