Covington County public meetings in 2025

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will vote on participation in a liability self‑insurance fund. It will also recommend a retail beer license for Dallas Henderson Grocery and a restaurant retail liquor license for Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill LLC. Additional items include a resolution for RBS Evolution of Oklahoma LLC, requests from the sheriff, and solicitation of bids for a local lime base.

• Consider Participation in Liability Self-Insurance Fund
• Consider Recommendation for Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) License for Dallas Henderson Grocery
• Consider Recommendation for Restaurant Retail Liquor License for Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill LLC
• Consider Resolution for RBS Evolution of Oklahoma LLC
• Consider Solicitation of Bids for Specified Local Lime Base

The Covington County Commission met on Dec. 16, 2025 and reviewed the November 2025 disbursements. A motion by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, approved the accounts payable of $1,966,507.06 and payroll transfers of $743,756.54 (total $2,710,263.60). The motion passed unanimously. No other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved November 2025 accounts payable $1,966,507.06 and payroll $743,756.54 (total $2,710,263.60) (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission scheduled a special meeting on December 15, 2025, to conduct interviews with applicants for the County Engineer position. The meeting is open to the public and complies with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. No decisions are indicated; the purpose is to evaluate candidates.

• County Engineer applicant interviews

The Covington County Commission held a special meeting to interview candidates for County Engineer. No hiring decision was made. The commission voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will approve minutes and financial items on the consent agenda, then address several old‑business items such as amending the organizational chart, a retiree insurance resolution, and the Alabama Little Britches contract. New‑business items include resolutions on SSUT and an ABC license, announcements of a pay supplement and employee luncheon, and proposals for building improvements, a candy‑land sponsorship, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff’s Department, and a bid solicitation for shavings.

• Consider Purchase of Vehicles for Sheriff’s Department
• Consider Amending the Organizational Chart
• Consider Adopting Retiree Insurance Resolution
• Consider Flooring Improvements for Admin Building
• Consider Solicitation of Bid for Shavings

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will consider several approvals, including the bridge piling award, a contract with Alabama Little Britches, and a traffic enforcement agreement. It will also review changes to the organizational chart, approve the county pageant, and decide on the retiree insurance policy. Additionally, the commission will appoint members to the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and approve minutes from the October 14 meeting.

• Consider Approval of Contract with Alabama Little Britches
• Award Bid for Bridge Piling
• Consider Approval of Traffic Enforcement Agreement
• Consider Changes to the Organizational Chart
• Consider Approval of the Retiree Insurance Policy

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It appointed Zollie Hudson, Willie Byrd, Gayle Robbins, and Commissioner Courson to vacant positions on the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission. The commission also authorized the Covington County pageant, approved a traffic‑enforcement agreement, tabled changes to the organizational chart, and awarded bridge‑piling and component bids to Skyline Steel and Conecuh Bridge.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously passed)
• Appointed Zollie Hudson, Willie Byrd, Gayle Robbins, and Commissioner Courson to board positions (unanimously passed)
• Authorized Covington County pageant (unanimously passed)
• Approved traffic enforcement agreement (unanimously passed)
• Tabled organizational chart changes until next meeting (unanimously passed)
• Awarded bridge piling and component bids to Skyline Steel and Conecuh Bridge (unanimously passed)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will meet to discuss various administrative appointments and procurement requests. The body is considering several purchases for the Maintenance Department and the jail, as well as a retiree insurance policy.

• Appointments for Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
• Appointments for Covington County Recreation Board
• Approval of Retiree Insurance Policy
• Purchase of vehicle and lift for Maintenance Department
• Purchase of washing machine for Jail

The commission approved the minutes from the September 18 workshop, September 23 regular meeting, and September 29 special meeting. It also approved the September 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $3,340,366.30. Both motions were made by Commissioner McGaha, seconded by Commissioner Weaver, and passed unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 workshop, September 23, 2025 regular meeting, and September 29, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements of $3,340,366.30 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet on September 29, 2025 to consider two items of new business. Commissioners will review and vote on the proposed 2026 holiday schedule. They will also consider the fiscal year 2026 budget. An executive session is scheduled after the public agenda items.

• Consider approval of 2026 Holiday Schedule
• Consider approval of FY 2026 Budget
• Executive Session (closed meeting)

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 holiday schedule, adding Juneteenth. It also unanimously approved the FY 2026 budget as presented. The body voted to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation matters.

• Approved 2026 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (all commissioners voted Yes)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider surplus property for the CATS Department, and adopt the FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes items regarding the Alabama Department of Youth Services Detention Center, a ramp reimbursement request, and the awarding of a bid for liquid asphalt.

• Approval of FY 2026 Budget
• Declaration of Surplus for CATS Department
• Award of Bid for Liquid Asphalt (CRS2)
• Approval of Alabama Department of Youth Services Detention Center
• Appointment to Florala Airport Authority Board

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from recent meetings, declared surplus CATS tablets for disposal, and selected the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center as the county's juvenile detention facility. It also appointed Robert Thomas to the Florala Airport Authority Board, approved a landscaping quote pending an irrigation cost limit, transferred registrar working days, adopted a resolution to reestablish the Recreation Board (with one dissent), and awarded the liquid‑asphalt contract to Hunt Refining Company.

• Approved September 4 and September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared CATS tablets surplus for disposal via GovDeals (unanimous)
• Approved Southeast Alabama Diversion Center as juvenile detention facility (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Thomas to Florala Airport Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping quote for admin building and courthouse, pending irrigation cost not exceeding $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of working days between registrars (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to reestablish Covington County Recreation Board (majority; Weaver voted no)
• Awarded liquid asphalt bid to Hunt Refining Company (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the consent agenda, old and new business, and staff reports. No specific legislative actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The September 18, 2025 commission meeting was largely discussion‑focused with no formal approvals, denials, or votes recorded. Commissioners reviewed surplus tablets, a ramp reimbursement request, airport board reappointment terms, landscaping, and working‑day transfers, but took no action on these items. The commission did schedule a Safety Incentive & Recognition Program luncheon for September 30, 2025.

• Scheduled Safety Incentive & Recognition Program luncheon for Sep 30, 2025

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission convened a special meeting on September 9, 2025. After standard opening procedures, the commission scheduled a budget workshop as the primary new business item. No other decisions or proposals were listed.

• Call to Order; Establish Quorum; Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
• Welcome Guests and News Media
• Budget Workshop (new business)

During the FY 2026 budget workshop, the commission identified problems with each department's telephone expense line. County Administrator Karen L. Sowell said her accounts‑payable clerk and the IT Director will review those bills and adjust the budget. The commissioners also agreed to set aside more time to meet with Sowell to explore possible budget cuts.

• County Administrator to have accounts‑payable clerk and IT Director review telephone line items and correct budgets
• Commissioners to schedule additional time with the Administrator to discuss potential budget cuts

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission meeting will review several contract renewals, such as the agreement with municipalities for inmate housing, the Town of Sanford deputy contract, and the contract with the Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging. The board will also announce expirations for the County Department of Human Resources and the Wiregrass Resource, Conservation, & Development Council. An award of a bid for seed and fertilizer will be considered, along with a SSUT resolution.

• Consider Contract Renewal with Municipalities for Inmate Housing
• Consider Contract Renewal for Town of Sanford Deputy
• Consider Contract Renewal with Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA)
• Consider Award of Bid for Seed & Fertilizer
• Announce Board Expiration for Covington County Department of Human Resources

The commission unanimously approved the minutes for the August 7, 12, 25, and 26 meetings. They also unanimously approved the August 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $2,346,081.00.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August payroll and accounts payable disbursements of $2,346,081.00 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss a consent agenda, old and new business, and staff reports. The meeting is procedural and does not list specific items for decision.

The Covington County Commission met at 9:00 a.m., heard public comments about Murray Road, and discussed several contract renewals, board appointments, the FY 2026 budget, and a proposed SSUT resolution. No formal votes were taken on those items. The meeting was formally adjourned at 9:41 a.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote) at 9:41 a.m.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to discuss the FY 2026 Transportation Plan and opioid settlement participation forms. The body will also consider purchases for the EMA Department.

• Opioid Settlement Participation Forms and Allocation Agreements
• FY 2026 Transportation Plan
• Purchases for EMA Department

The commission voted unanimously to join the opioid settlement and sign the allocation agreement. It also approved the purchase of a drone kit for emergency damage estimates and adopted the FY 2026 transportation plan covering road projects in all four districts. In‑kind services for a county flag‑football field were approved pending confirmation of overtime pay, and a motion to end Thursday workshops after September 2025 passed by a majority vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement and allocation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of drone kit ($5,000‑$10,000) for EMA Department (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 transportation plan with district road projects (unanimous)
• Approved in‑kind services for LBW flag‑football field, contingent on pay findings (unanimous)
• Approved motion to stop Thursday workshops every other week after September 2025 (majority; Holmes voted no)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a workshop meeting to review funding requests for outside agencies, maintenance improvements for the jail, and the FY2026 transportation plan. The meeting includes public hearings, citizen comments, and a consent agenda, with no formal decisions listed.

• Discuss FY2026 Outside Agency Funding Requests
• Discuss Maintenance Improvements to the Jail
• Discuss FY2026 Transportation Plan

The commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation matters. All four commissioners—Ben Courson, Robbie Weaver, Lynne Holmes, and Tommy McGaha—voted Yes. No further action was taken after the session, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously (4-0)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with a focus on approving minutes, payroll, and new contracts. Items include solid waste services, digital signage, and a rodeo association contract. Public hearings and staff reports are also scheduled.

• Approval of July 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• Consideration of solid waste services presentation
• Approval of Alabama High School Rodeo Association contract
• Solicitation of annual bids for Engineer’s Department
• Consideration of CATS Title VI Update and adopting resolution

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 17 workshop and the July 22 regular meeting. They also approved the July 2025 payroll and accounts‑payable disbursements totaling $3,265,128.01. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approve July 17, 2025 workshop and July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve July 2025 payroll ($665,224.06) and accounts payable ($2,599,903.95) disbursements, total $3,265,128.01 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the consent agenda, old and new business, and staff reports. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building.

• Discussion of Consent Agenda
• Review of Old Business and New Business
• Reports from Staff
• Executive Session

The commission discussed several proposals, including solid‑waste dumpsters, digital bulletin boards, and advertising signs, but no votes were recorded on those items. A motion to convene an executive session to review pending litigation matters was put to a vote. All four commissioners voted Yes, so the motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Entered executive session (unanimous approval by all four commissioners)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will meet to discuss board appointments and various departmental purchases. Key items include a contract with the Department of Human Resources and the solicitation of bids for bridge components.

• Contract with Department of Human Resources for FY 2026 for CATS Department
• Solicitation of bids for bridge components and piling
• Board appointments for Personnel Review Board
• Disposal method change for a surplus Sheriff’s vehicle
• Purchase for Engineer’s Department

The commission unanimously approved the FY 2026 contract with the Department of Human Resources for the CATS Department. A majority vote appointed Kenneth Northey to the Personnel Review Board and directed outreach to Cynthia Donaldson. The disposal of the surplus sheriff's vehicle by sealed bids and the solicitation of bids for the Eden Creek Bridge were also unanimously approved. Dates for the August workshop and meeting were changed to morning times by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes for July 3 workshop and July 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenneth Northey to Personnel Review Board; Holmes abstained (majority)
• Approved sealed‑bid disposal method for surplus sheriff's vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 contract with Department of Human Resources for CATS Department (unanimous)
• Nominated Commissioner McGaha for ACCA Legislative Committee Representative (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for Eden Creek Bridge components and piling (unanimous)
• Changed August workshop to Aug 25 9:00 a.m. and meeting to Aug 26 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative updates and procurement items. Key discussions include a contract renewal for the Department of Human Resources and the solicitation of bids for bridge components.

• Department of Human Resources contract renewal for FY 2026 for CATS
• Solicitation of bids for bridge components and piling
• Disposal method for surplus Sheriff’s vehicle
• Purchase for Engineer’s Department
• Board appointments for Personnel Review Board

The Covington County Commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss pending litigation matters. All four commissioners voted Yes (4-0). No further actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Entered executive session (4-0)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will meet to review several administrative approvals, including a preliminary plat for the River Breeze Subdivision and a software contract for the jail. The body will also consider a retail beer license and federal certifications for the CATS program.

• Preliminary plat approval for River Breeze Subdivision
• Southern Software contract for the jail
• Retail beer license for Beat Da Beach (Formerly Ole Country Store)
• FY 2025 Federal Certifications and Assurances for FTA Assistance Program for CATS
• Grant approval for South Alabama Regional Airport

The commission unanimously approved the June 19 and June 24 meeting minutes and approved a retail beer license for Beat Da Beach (3‑1, with one abstention). It adopted Resolution 25‑07‑08‑01 ratifying the county‑wide school sales tax levy to support approximately $9.955 million in Opp City school bonds (3‑1, one no vote). Additional actions approved unanimously included seeking a new administrator for certain grant programs, FY 2025 certifications for the CATS assistance program, a pass‑through agreement for the same program, out‑of‑state travel for two sheriff’s department investigators, and an $80,811 contract with Southern Software for a jail management system.

• Approve June 19 and June 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve retail beer license for Beat Da Beach (3‑1, Holmes abstained)
• Adopt resolution ratifying county school sales tax levy for Opp City school bonds (3‑1, Holmes voted no)
• Approve action to seek new administrator for certain grant programs (unanimous)
• Approve FY 2025 CATS certifications and assurances (unanimous)
• Approve pass‑through agreement for FY 2025 CATS program (unanimous)
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for sheriff investigators (unanimous)
• Approve Southern Software contract for jail management system ($80,811) (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a workshop to discuss public comments, old and new business, and staff reports. The meeting is open to the public.

• Public Comments from Citizens
• Consent Agenda
• Executive Session

The Covington County Commission unanimously approved moving into an executive session to review legal options for pending litigation. All four commissioners voted Yes. The workshop was adjourned at 9:44 a.m. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss legal options for pending litigation (4-0)
• Workshop adjourned at 9:44 a.m.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to discuss property tax trends and the 2025 Ad Valorem Abstract Review. The body will consider several resolutions, including a sales tax exemption and a bid award for the Sheriff’s Department.

• Change orders for ADA Ramp at the Courthouse
• Award of bid for Sheriff’s Department
• Retail beer license for Beat Da Beach (Formerly Ole Country Store)
• Approval of insolvents, errors, and tax litigations for 2024
• Solicitation of bids for coarse aggregate sandstone

The commission approved the minutes from four recent meetings. It denied a resolution from the Opp City Board of Education. It adopted resolutions continuing the county’s severe‑weather and school‑item sales‑tax holidays, effective September 1 2025. It also approved courthouse ADA change orders, authorized an appraisal of county property, reappointed two E911 board members, and approved FY 2024 tax insolvent and error amounts.

• Approved minutes for May 22, May 27, June 4, and June 10 meetings (unanimously)
• Denied adoption of Opp City Board of Education resolution (motion failed, no second)
• Adopted resolution continuing severe‑weather preparedness sales‑tax exemption (unanimously)
• Adopted resolution continuing school‑item sales‑tax exemption (unanimously)
• Approved ADA ramp change orders proposals three, five, and six (unanimously)
• Authorized Administrator to obtain appraisal on county real property (unanimously)
• Reappointed two members to the Covington County E911 Board (unanimously)
• Approved FY 2024 insolvents, errors, and tax litigations (unanimously)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several resolutions, including a sales tax exemption and a resolution for the City of Opp. Members will review property tax trends and the 2025 Ad Valorem Abstract. The meeting includes discussions on courthouse ADA ramp change orders and a bid for a Sheriff’s vehicle.

• Change orders for ADA Ramp at the Courthouse
• Award of bid for Sheriff’s vehicle
• Retail beer license for Beat Da Beach (Formerly Ole Country Store)
• 2025 Ad Valorem Abstract Review and property tax trends
• Authorization for appraisal on real property

The commission held a workshop, reviewed prior minutes and discussed items such as a sales‑tax exemption resolution, an amateur‑radio proclamation, ADA‑ramp handrail options, board expirations, a retail beer license, and FY 2024 tax settlements. No votes or adoption motions were recorded, so no decisions were formally approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will meet to discuss several procurement items and administrative updates. The body will consider awarding bids for courthouse floor restoration and a new Sheriff's Department vehicle.

• Bid award for restoration services for Courthouse floors
• Bid award for vehicle purchase for Sheriff’s Department
• Purchase of new AC unit for Admin Building
• Declaration of surplus for audio/video equipment
• Approval of May 2025 accounts payable and payroll

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 workshop and May 13, 2025 regular meeting. It also approved the May 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $2,444,579.69. No other items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved May 8 2025 workshop and May 13 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $2,444,579.69 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the consent agenda, old and new business, and staff reports. The meeting includes time for commissioner discussion items and comments from elected officials.

The commission approved the purchase of a single mower max for the county's maintenance budget. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. Topics such as the AC unit replacement, audio/video equipment surplus, upcoming bid openings, and evening meeting times were left for future consideration.

• Approved purchase of one mower max for county maintenance (no vote tally provided)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission will hold a public comment session with Origis Energy and consider a request from the company for a road improvement project. The body will also review a grant for the Sheriff’s Department and several new contracts.

• Road improvement project request from Origis Energy
• Grant for Sheriff’s Department
• Alabama High School Rodeo contract
• Contract with West Gulf Diving Adventures, LLC
• Solicitation of bids for sand and gravel

The commission unanimously denied Origis Energy’s proposed road‑improvement contract for Teel Creek Road. It unanimously approved the sheriff’s application for the COPS grant. It approved a flat‑fee contract with the Alabama High School Rodeo Association for arena events. It also approved a $6,000 contract with West Gulf Diving Adventures for bridge pile encasement work, approved solicitation of sand and gravel bids, and added an additional maintenance worker for the Covington Center Arena.

• Denied Origis Energy road‑improvement contract (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s COPS grant application (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Alabama High School Rodeo Association (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 contract with West Gulf Diving Adventures, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for sand and gravel (unanimous)
• Approved addition of a second maintenance worker for Covington Center Arena (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the consent agenda, old and new business, and staff reports. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at the County Administration Building.

• Discussion of Consent Agenda
• Old Business and New Business
• Reports from Staff
• Executive Session

The commission heard requests from Origis Energy for a road agreement, the sheriff for a COPS grant, the Alabama High School Rodeo Association for arena use, West Gulf Diving Adventures for bridge maintenance, and a solicitation for sand and gravel bids. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2025, with a consent agenda including approval of minutes and April payroll. New business items include considering an appointment to the Department of Human Resources Board, economic development appropriations, declarations of surplus property from IT and Sheriff's departments, and soliciting bids for restoration of courthouse floors. The meeting also includes public hearings, public comments, and recognition of local valedictorians and salutatorians.

• Approve accounts payable and payroll for April 2025
• Consider Board appointment for Department of Human Resources Board
• Consider Economic Development Appropriations
• Consider Declaration of Surplus (I.T. Department and Sheriff's Department)
• Consider solicitation of bids for restoration services for courthouse floors

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 workshop and April 22 regular meeting. It also unanimously approved the April 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements, totaling $3,141,133.32. Revenue Commissioner noted 174 unpaid tax parcels totaling $75,000 with a tax sale scheduled for May 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes for April 17, 2025 workshop and April 22, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 payroll ($975,507.10) and accounts payable ($2,165,626.22) totaling $3,141,133.32 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a workshop to discuss an economic development appropriation, a board appointment for the Department of Human Resources, and a declaration of surplus equipment. They will also consider soliciting bids for restoration of courthouse floors and receive a legislative report.

• Consider Board Appointment for DHR Board
• Consider Economic Development Appropriation
• Consider Declaration of Surplus (IT and Sheriff's Dept)
• Consider Solicitation of Bids for Courthouse Floor Restoration
• Discuss Legislative Report

The Covington County Commission met on May 8, 2025, discussed several agenda items, and then unanimously approved a motion to adjourn. The meeting was officially closed at 9:47 a.m. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will consider a board appointment for the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, an agreement with West Gulf Diving Adventures, IT upgrades, out-of-state travel for IRT members, declarations of surplus, and awarding a bid for bituminous surface treatment. Several items are procedural, including approval of minutes and public hearings.

• Consider agreement with West Gulf Diving Adventures
• Award bid for bituminous surface treatment
• Approve appointment to South Central Alabama Mental Health Board
• Declare surplus for Maintenance and IT departments
• Consider IT upgrades

The Covington County Commission approved several items, including the bridge maintenance contract, placement of a server at the E911 office, and the award of a bid to S&C Materials & Paving for bituminous surface treatment. It also reappointed Rebecca Mauldin to the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, declared surplus equipment for disposal, and granted $200 funding from each commissioner to the county robotics club. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved bridge maintenance and inspection contract for Opine and Potter Roads (unanimously)
• Approved placement of county-owned server at E911 office for evidence storage (unanimously)
• Approved use of county vehicles for out‑of‑state travel of four sheriff deputies (unanimously)
• Reappointed Rebecca Mauldin to South Central Alabama Mental Health Board (unanimously)
• Declared maintenance department items surplus for GovDeals disposal (unanimously)
• Declared IT department computers, printers, cameras, and phones surplus for GovDeals disposal or destruction (unanimously)
• Awarded bid to S&C Materials & Paving for bituminous surface treatment (unanimously)
• Approved $200 funding from each commissioner to the Covington County Robotics Club (unanimously)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission holds a workshop to discuss several items, including a bid award for bituminous surface treatment, a board appointment for the South Central Alabama Mental Health Board, an agreement with West Gulf Diving Adventures, IT upgrades, and out-of-state travel for IRT members. No public hearings are scheduled beyond a public comment from Rosa Martinez. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discuss Board Appointment for South Central Alabama Mental Health Board
• Discuss Agreement with West Gulf Diving Adventures
• Discuss IT Upgrades
• Discuss Award of Bid for Bituminous Surface Treatment
• Discuss Declaration of Surplus for Maintenance and IT

The commission voted to enter an executive session, with all four commissioners voting Yes. After the executive session, the commission unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were formally approved.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (unanimous vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (unanimous vote)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. They will consider approving the March 2025 minutes and accounts payable, as well as several new business items including a bid award for hot mix asphalt, an upgrade to the audio/video system, and multiple items related to the Sheriff's Department including a homeland security grant and out-of-state travel. Other items include a proclamation for Alabama's 250th anniversary, an amendment to the CATS budget, and in-kind services for Head Start in Opp.

• Consider award of bid for hot mix asphalt
• Consider upgrade to audio/video system in the chambers
• Consider approval of Homeland Security Grant for Sheriff's Department
• Consider amendment to CATS FY 2025 budget
• Consider in-kind services for Head Start in Opp

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20 workshop and March 25 regular meeting. It also unanimously approved the March 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements totaling $3,093,234.19. No other items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved March 20, 2025 workshop and March 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 payroll and accounts payable disbursements of $3,093,234.19 (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

This is a workshop meeting, so no final decisions are being made; all items are for discussion only. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and March 2025 accounts payable and payroll. New Business items include discussion of a Homeland Security grant for the Sheriff's Department, an amendment to the CATS FY 2025 budget, and several other county operations topics.

• Discuss Board Expiration for South Central Alabama Mental Health Board
• Discuss Upgrade to Audio/Video System in the Chambers
• Discuss Amendment to CATS FY 2025 Budget
• Discuss Approval of Homeland Security Grant for Sheriff’s Department
• Discuss In-Kind Services for Head Start in Opp

The commission voted to adjourn to an executive session, with all four commissioners voting yes. After the executive session, the commission unanimously voted to adjourn the regular meeting. The jail administrator’s request for $35,000 in miscellaneous law‑enforcement funds was approved at $20,000.

• Adjourn to executive session (4-0 vote)
• Adjourn regular meeting (unanimous 4-0 vote)
• Approve $20,000 of requested $35,000 miscellaneous jail funds

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2025, with several action items. Among them, the commission will consider a tax abatement for Origis Energy, award a bid for boiler and installation, and discuss renovations to the courthouse security desk. Declaring surplus items and filling positions are also on the agenda.

• Consider Tax Abatement for Origis Energy
• Award Bid for Boiler and Installation
• Consider Renovations to the Courthouse Security Desk
• Consider Approval to Declare Surplus for CATS Department
• Consider Applications for Maintenance Director Position & Temporary Arena Position

The commission unanimously approved a $301,675.60 bid from Al Hill Boiler Sales & Repair, Inc. to install new boilers at the county jail. It also approved several other items, including declaring surplus vans and pews, renovating the courthouse security desk, and hiring staff. A motion to reopen the temporary arena position failed 2‑3, but the commission then unanimously hired John Perrett for that role.

• Approved minutes for March 6 and March 11 meetings (unanimous)
• Declared former fleet vans surplus (unanimous)
• Awarded $301,675.60 boiler contract to Al Hill Boiler Sales & Repair, Inc. (unanimous)
• Declared jail chapel pews surplus (unanimous)
• Approved courthouse security desk renovations with quartz top (unanimous)
• Hired Phillip Anderson as maintenance director (unanimous)
• Motion to reopen temporary arena position failed (2‑3 vote)
• Hired John Perrett for temporary arena position (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a workshop to discuss several new business items. The meeting includes discussions on a tax abatement and the award of a bid for a boiler and installation.

• Tax abatement for Origis Energy
• Surplus for CATS Department
• Award of bid for boiler and installation
• Presentation by Scott Farmer and Emily Van Scyoc of Southeast Alabama Regional Planning & Development Commission

The March 20, 2025 meeting featured public comments on regional planning, a request for a tax abatement from Origis Energy, a proposal to declare five vans surplus, and information on a $301,675.60 boiler bid for the jail. No motions were voted on or formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to review a retail liquor license recommendation and discuss bidding for surface treatment. The body will also consider travel requests for the Sheriff's Department.

• Recommendation for Lounge Retail Liquor License for Shooters Bar LLC
• Approval to solicit bids for surface treatment
• Out of state travel approval for Sheriff's Department
• Approval of February 2025 accounts payable and payroll

The Covington County Commission unanimously approved $2,771,003.91 in accounts payable and $664,036.59 in payroll transfers for February 2025. The commission also approved a new, larger parking lot for the Covington Area Transit System (CATS) buses, a lounge retail liquor license for Shooters Bar LLC, and a change order for the courthouse handicap ramp. A request for out-of-state travel for three sheriff's deputies to attend K9 training in Biloxi, MS, was approved with a majority vote, with Commissioners Weaver and Holmes voting no.

• Approved minutes for the February 20, 2025, workshop and February 25, 2025, regular meeting.
• Approved February 2025 accounts payable ($2,771,003.91) and payroll transfers ($664,036.59).
• Approved out-of-state travel for three sheriff's deputies (Bryon Smith, Clay Conway, Kevin Barger) to K9 training in Biloxi, MS; motion passed with a majority vote (Weaver and Holmes voted no).
• Approved a lounge retail liquor license for Shooters Bar LLC (formerly Adams Hometown Saloon) at 17759 AL Highway 52, Opp, AL.
• Approved solicitation of bids for surface treatment.
• Approved the larger option for a new parking lot for CATS buses; motion passed with a majority vote (Holmes voted no).
• Approved a change order from PH&J Architects for the courthouse handicap ramp, totaling $33,589.03, to be paid from the contingency fund.
• Approved hiring a temporary employee for the Covington Center Arena.

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission holds a workshop to discuss a scheduled public hearing with Nathan Rogers from Origis Energy, consider a lounge retail liquor license recommendation for Shooters Bar LLC, and approve soliciting bids for surface treatment. The consent agenda includes approving February minutes and accounts payable/payroll, and old business covers out-of-state travel for the Sheriff's Department.

• Public hearing scheduled with Nathan Rogers (Origis Energy)
• Consider recommendation for Lounge Retail Liquor License for Shooters Bar LLC
• Approve soliciting bids for surface treatment
• Consider out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Department
• Consent agenda: February minutes and accounts payable/payroll approval

The Covington County Commission held a workshop on March 6, 2025, hearing a presentation from Origis Energy about a proposed solar project (CR Solar) and its requested tax abatement. No formal votes were taken; the commission discussed the proposal, questioned the company about prior statements and unresolved issues, and considered other items such as out-of-state travel for sheriff's deputies, a liquor license recommendation, and soliciting bids for surface treatment. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Heard presentation on CR Solar project and tax abatement request
• Discussed out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Department K-9 training
• Discussed lounge retail liquor license for Shooters Bar LLC
• Discussed soliciting bids for surface treatment

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to discuss alcohol licensing and workforce changes. The body is considering a restaurant retail liquor license and the solicitation of bids for hot mix asphalt.

• Restaurant Retail Liquor License for The Twisted Turnip
• Solicitation of bids for Hot Mix Asphalt
• Changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification for Engineer’s Department
• County Levies for Alcohol Licensing
• Out of State Travel for Sheriff’s Department

The Covington County Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 25-02-25-01 requesting local legislation to impose a 5% excise tax on alternative nicotine products, vaping devices, vapor products, and synthetic controlled substances (excluding FDA-approved medical products). The commission also approved a change in the Engineer's Department workforce classification, recommended approval of a restaurant liquor license for The Twisted Turnip, approved out-of-state travel for one Sheriff's conference, and approved the solicitation of bids for hot mix asphalt.

• Adopted Resolution 25-02-25-01 requesting 5% excise tax on vapes and synthetic substances (unanimous)
• Approved change of Road & Bridge Superintendent to Road & Bridge Foreman (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of restaurant liquor license for The Twisted Turnip (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Sheriff's Kimbles conference in Lagrange, GA; tabled other two travel requests (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for hot mix asphalt (unanimous)
• Declared 9 pieces of equipment surplus for disposal at JM Wood Auction (unanimous)
• Approved county levies for alcohol licensing at maximum amounts (unanimous)
• Approved $125 from District 2 and District 3 contingency funds for Pleasant Home softball team (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will hold a workshop to discuss workforce classifications for the Engineer's Department and alcohol licensing levies. The body will also consider out-of-state travel for the Sheriff's Department and the solicitation of bids for hot mix asphalt.

• Consideration of County Levies for Alcohol Licensing
• Approval to solicit bids for Hot Mix Asphalt
• Changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification for Engineer's Department
• Out of State Travel for Sheriff's Department
• Declaration of Surplus for Engineer's Department

The Covington County Commission held a workshop on February 20, 2025, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They heard public comments from DHR and the library, reviewed engineer staffing changes, and discussed alcohol license levies, out-of-state travel for sheriff's staff, soliciting bids for hot mix asphalt, declaring surplus equipment, and a restaurant liquor license for The Twisted Turnip. No decisions were made; all items were for discussion only.

• No formal votes taken; all items discussed in workshop

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will consider several items including changes to workforce classifications for the Engineer's Department and arena personnel, audio/video upgrades for the commission chambers, and approval of a contract with WAAO. The meeting also includes declarations of surplus and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's and Engineer's Departments, as well as resolutions related to the Open Records Act. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Consider changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification for Engineer’s Department
• Consider Audio/Video Upgrades for Commission Chambers
• Consider changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification of Arena Personnel
• Consider approval of contract with WAAO
• Consider declarations of surplus and equipment purchases for Sheriff's and Engineer's Departments

The Covington County Commission unanimously approved $3,566,104.87 in January accounts payable and payroll, and adopted resolutions to comply with Alabama's amended Open Records Act, including designating Kyle Adams as public officer. It also approved changes to the Engineer's Department manning chart, reimbursed Board of Registrars mileage and per diem, and set a funding request period for FY2026. A motion to upgrade the audio/video system failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $3,566,104.87 in January accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02-11-01 adopting Open Records Act procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02-11-02 designating Kyle Adams as public officer for Open Records (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 25-02-11-03 setting FY2026 funding request period April 1-June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Engineer's Department manning chart/workforce classification (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Registrars mileage and per diem reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for January 9, 14, 27, and 28 meetings (unanimous)
• Audio/video upgrade motion failed for lack of a second

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Commission is meeting to discuss workforce classification changes for the Engineer's Department and Arena personnel. The body will also consider resolutions regarding the Open Records Act and surplus declarations for the Sheriff's and Engineer's departments.

• Changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification for Engineer's Department
• Changes to Manning Chart/Workforce Classification of Arena Personnel
• Adopting Resolution for Open Records Act
• Declaration of Surplus for Sheriff's Department
• Declaration of Surplus for Engineer's Department

The Covington County Commission held a workshop on February 6, 2025, discussing several agenda items but took no formal votes. Topics included a request to reclassify Engineer's Department positions, a proposal to bring the Arena Manager under the Commission, and a request to reimburse Board of Registrars employees for training travel. The Commission also discussed appropriation requirements, open records resolutions, surplus declarations, and equipment purchases for the Engineer's and Sheriff's Departments. No decisions were made; the meeting ended with an executive session and no action taken.

• No formal votes or decisions taken during the workshop
• Discussed reclassification of Engineer's Department positions (no action)
• Discussed bringing Arena Manager under Commission supervision (no action)
• Discussed reimbursement for Board of Registrars training travel (no action)
• Discussed appropriation request timeline (April 1-June 1) (no action)
• Discussed open records act resolutions (no action)
• Discussed surplus declarations for Sheriff's and Engineer's Departments (no action)
• Discussed equipment purchases, including $70,020 dump trailer, $108,244.63 skid steer, $69,500 mini excavator, and $75,040.70 body cameras (no action)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission will meet to discuss funding for the Three Notch Museum and a resolution regarding emergency weather preparedness. The body will also consider a declaration of surplus for the Sheriff’s Department.

• Funding for Three Notch Museum
• Emergency Weather Preparedness Resolution
• Declaration of Surplus for Sheriff’s Department
• Life Saving Award presentation by Sheriff Turman
• Announcement of expiring Covington County Industrial Development Authority Board positions

The Covington County Commission approved $2,500 in funding for the Three Notch Museum, reduced from a requested $5,000, with Commissioner Weaver voting no. The commission also declared surplus vehicles and equipment for disposal, approved an emergency weather preparedness resolution, and moved two Point A Park employees to other departments. A quote for an audio/video system for the commission chambers was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved $2,500 for Three Notch Museum (majority, Weaver no)
• Declared surplus 4 vehicles and accessories, disposal on GovDeals (unanimous)
• Approved emergency weather preparedness resolution (unanimous)
• Moved maintenance worker from Point A Park to arena (unanimous)
• Moved clerk from Point A Park to Sheriff's department (unanimous)
• Tabled audio/video system quote until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved taking applications for Industrial Development Authority board (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission holds a workshop meeting to consider a funding request for the Three Notch Museum, declare Sheriff's Department property as surplus, and adopt an emergency weather preparedness resolution. Presentations are scheduled from Bethseda House and Full Tummy Project. Public hearings and comments are also on the agenda.

• Funding request for Three Notch Museum
• Declaration of surplus for Sheriff's Department
• Emergency weather preparedness resolution
• Board positions expiring on Covington County Industrial Development Authority Board
• Presentations from Bethseda House and Full Tummy Project

The Covington County Commission held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed declaring surplus Sheriff's Department vehicles and accessories for disposal on Govdeals, a weather preparedness resolution granting closure authority, and a funding request for the Three Notch Museum. No decisions were made; items were slated for future agendas.

• Discussed declaring 4 Sheriff's vehicles surplus for Govdeals disposal
• Discussed declaring surplus accessories as one lot
• Discussed emergency weather preparedness resolution for building closures
• Discussed Three Notch Museum funding request
• Agreed to add manning chart changes to next agenda
• Agreed to add sound system upgrade quote to next agenda

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The commission will hold a public hearing on the CATS FY 2026 budget and then consider approving an amendment to the CATS FY 2025 budget and the full FY 2026 budget. Other new business includes contract renewals, board appointments, a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Department, and courthouse painting improvements. The consent agenda covers approval of prior meeting minutes and accounts payable for December 2024.

• Public hearing for CATS FY 2026 budget
• Consider approval of CATS FY 2025 budget amendment and FY 2026 budget
• Consider contract renewal with On Track Drug and Alcohol Testing, LLC
• Consider approval for Sheriff's Department to purchase vehicle
• Consider approval of quotes for Courthouse painting improvements

The Covington County Commission approved the CATS FY 2026 budget and a $246,389 local match for the Section 5311 transit program. They also approved a $221,500 Kenworth dump truck, a $339,812 red iron building, and a $18,200 courthouse painting contract. The E911 board appointment of Jamey Wismer passed unanimously after a motion for Tabitha Cross failed for lack of a second.

• Approved CATS FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $246,389 local match for Section 5311 transit (unanimous)
• Approved $221,500 Kenworth dump truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $339,812 red iron building purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $18,200 courthouse painting quote (unanimous)
• Appointed Jamey Wismer to E911 Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with On Track Drug and Alcohol Testing (unanimous)
• Approved two-year county attorney contract with Arrington Law (unanimous)

Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes

The Covington County Commission holds a workshop to discuss multiple new business items, including funding for the Old Jail, Baraca Hall, and Three Notch Museum, and a proposal to place a baby box at the Andalusia Fire Department. Other items include CATS budget approval and amendment, an agreement with the state for voting rights mailing, board appointments, a contract for county attorney, equipment purchases, and a sheriff's vehicle request. The commission will also enter executive session.

• Funding discussion for Three Notch Museum, Old Jail, and Baraca Hall
• Baby box placement at Andalusia Fire Department
• CATS FY 2026 Budget Approval
• Agreement with State of Alabama for National Voting Rights Act Confirmation Mailing Process
• Sheriff request to purchase vehicle

The Covington County Commission held a workshop on January 9, 2025, discussing multiple items but taking no formal votes. They heard requests for CATS FY 2026 budget approval and FY 2025 budget amendment for a van purchase, a state voting rights mailing agreement, a county attorney contract renewal, and a sheriff's vehicle purchase. No decisions were made; the meeting moved into executive session and reconvened with no action taken.

• No formal votes taken; all items discussed only
• Heard request for CATS FY 2026 budget approval (no action)
• Heard request for CATS FY 2025 budget amendment for van purchase (no action)
• Heard request for state voting rights mailing agreement (no action)
• Heard request for county attorney contract renewal (no action)
• Heard request for sheriff's vehicle purchase (no action)
• Entered executive session; no action taken after