Jacksons' Gap public meetings in 2022

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 27, 2022, with several action items including approving minutes, contracts, a hiring recommendation, and the 2023 local roads selection. The agenda also includes discussion items on solid waste and park rate increases, a new mower purchase, and other administrative matters.

• Post-retirement contract for Public Works employee
• Contract with American Financial Credit for Revenue Commission Office
• Remote deposit service agreement with First Southern State Bank
• Parks Office Manager/Assistant Director job description and pay grade increase
• Agreement with State of Alabama for County Road 74

The Commission approved a 20.6-mile road resurfacing list for 2023 and a funding agreement for the Nourish One Child Program. Other actions included approving a courthouse repair grant and several personnel and banking contracts.

• Approved 2023 local roads resurfacing list for 20.6 miles at estimated cost of $1,387,235 (All affirmative)
• Approved $100,000 in ARPA funds for Nourish One Child Program for 2023 and 2024 (All affirmative)
• Approved ADECA grant agreement for courthouse structure repairs (All affirmative)
• Approved resurfacing and traffic striping agreement for CR-74 using ARPA funds (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Travis Lamons for vacant HMT-I position at Public Works (All affirmative)
• Approved Parks Office Manager/Assistant Director job description and pay grade increase for Connie Whited (All affirmative)
• Approved post retirement contract with Dale Ward at Public Works (All affirmative)
• Approved Remote Deposit Service agreement with First Southern State Bank (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several contracts and appointments, including professional services for courthouse structural repairs and Liberty Lane building renovations, plus a hiring recommendation and grant selection. A work session follows with discussion items on revenue, parks, banking, and road projects. The agenda is a mix of routine approvals and specific contract actions.

• JMR+H professional services contract for courthouse structural repairs/interior renovations
• JMR+H professional services contract for Liberty Lane building renovations
• Hiring committee recommendation for vacant maintenance journeyman position
• Rebuild Alabama grant selection for 2023
• Agreement with Secretary of State for GIS technology

The Jackson County Commission approved professional services contracts for courthouse and Liberty Lane building renovations. The board also approved a new hire for the Maintenance department and a grant selection for County Road 19.

• Approved JMR+H professional services contract for courthouse structural repairs/interior renovations (All affirmative)
• Approved JMR+H professional services contract for Liberty Lane building renovations (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring George Martin for vacant Maintenance Journeyman position (All affirmative)
• Approved County Road 19 for Rebuild Alabama grant selection (All affirmative)
• Approved agreement with Secretary of State for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology (All affirmative)
• Approved agenda for December 12, 2022 meeting and work session (All affirmative)
• Adopted minutes from November 18 and November 28, 2022 meetings (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on routine approvals including meeting minutes, 2022 holiday additions, the 2023 holiday schedule, a Forever Wild land trust resolution, two Kenworth trucks for solid waste, and several hiring recommendations. They will also consider funding for the Pisgah and DeKalb-Jackson water projects using ARPA funds, and make board appointments. A work session will discuss the ARPA plan, architectural proposals for the Liberty Lane and courthouse projects, and road-related items.

• Purchase of 2 Kenworth T480 trucks for Solid Waste Department
• Funding for Pisgah Water Project using ARPA funds
• Funding for DeKalb-Jackson Water Project using ARPA funds
• Resolution and MOU for Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust
• Proposals from JMR+H Architects for Liberty Lane and courthouse scoping

The Commission approved $200,000 each for the Pisgah Water project and the Dekalb-Jackson Contact Clarifier Water project using ARPA funds. Other actions included purchasing two Kenworth T480 trucks for Solid Waste and filling several county vacancies. The board also approved the 2023 holiday schedule and a post-retirement contract for the Revenue Commission.

• Approved $200,000 ARPA funding for Pisgah Water project (Unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA funding for Dekalb-Jackson Contact Clarifier Water project (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (2) Kenworth T480 trucks for Solid Waste Department (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution and MOU for Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust (Unanimous)
• Appointed Stacy Ledwell to Economic Development Board (3-1)
• Appointed Commissioner McBride to Community Action Agency board (Unanimous)
• Approved post retirement contract for Johnny Green with Revenue Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Adam Cushing, Travis Carter, and Rick Kirk (Unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a work session to discuss several items, including adding December 23 and 30 as holidays for 2022, setting the 2023 holiday schedule, making board appointments, and considering a solid waste exemption policy and purchase of two trucks. The meeting also includes reports from staff and public comments.

• Discussion of December 23 and 30 as additional holidays for 2022
• 2023 holiday schedule
• EDA board appointment
• Community Action Agency board appointment
• Solid waste exemption policy and purchase of two trucks

The Commission approved a new Solid Waste exemption policy and a resolution recognizing Retired Teachers Day. The board also concurred with the Solid Waste Director's decision to terminate an employee. Several items, including holiday schedules and board appointments, were deferred to the next meeting agenda.

• Adopted new Solid Waste exemption policy (All affirmative)
• Concurred with Solid Waste Director's decision to terminate an employee (All affirmative)
• Approved resolution to recognize Retired Teachers Day (All affirmative)
• Approved work session agenda (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding its regular meeting to handle routine administrative business. Items include approving the meeting agenda, appointing a vice chair, setting dates and times for future commission meetings, and approving signatures for county-issued warrants (checks). The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Motion to approve policy and procedure
• Motion to appoint pro tempore (vice chair)
• Resolution setting dates and times for commission meetings
• Motion to approve signatures for warrants (checks) issued by county

The Commission approved the meeting agenda, policy and procedure documents, and the schedule for future meetings. Commissioner Buckner was appointed as Pro Tempore. The Commission also approved signatures for county warrants.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Policy and Procedure as written (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Buckner as Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution setting meeting dates and times (unanimous)
• Approved signatures for County warrants (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2022, with several motions up for approval. These include approving prior meeting minutes, a job description change, a park designation, a funding resolution, and agreements with two organizations. The meeting also includes public comments, staff reports, and commissioner comments.

• Approve minutes from September 26 and October 11, 2022 meetings and work sessions
• Approve job description change for Maintenance Journeyman
• Approve NRT designation for Jackson County Park
• Approve resolution to request allocation from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund
• Approve agreements with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care and Jackson County Nutrition Program for Council on Aging

The Commission approved the surplus and auction of Public Works equipment via the JM Wood Auction proposal. It also authorized agreements with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care and the Jackson County Nutrition Program for the Council on Aging. Other actions included approving a National Recreation Trail designation for Jackson County Park.

• Approved JM Wood Auction proposal for surplus equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care for Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement with Jackson County Nutrition Program for Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved NRT designation for Jackson County Park (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to request allocation from local assistance and tribal consistency fund (Unanimous)
• Approved job description change for Maintenance Journeyman with no pay adjustment (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to add EDA board member appointment to agenda (2-1-1)
• Adopted minutes from September 26 and October 11, 2022 (Unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, accept animal control funds from Emily's Law, sign resolutions supporting Amendments 2 and 7, recognize Sam Kenimer, and act on hiring committee recommendations for promotions and vacancies. The agenda also includes a work session with discussion items on park projects, maintenance, and public works, followed by staff reports and commissioner comments.

• Approve minutes from September 2, 2022 meeting and work session
• Approve animal control receiving funds from Emily's Law registration fee for dangerous animals
• Sign resolution in favor of Amendment 2 and Amendment 7 on November 8, 2022 ballot
• Promote HMT-1 to HMT-II at Public Works Department
• Fill two vacant HMT-I positions at Public Works Department

The Jackson County Commission approved several items including funding for animal control under Emily's Law and the local dangerous animal ordinance, resolutions supporting Amendments 2 and 7 on the November ballot, and a NATR grant application for bathhouse renovations at a park. Personnel actions included promotions and hires at Public Works. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Approved Animal Control to receive funds from Emily's Law registration fee and adopted the Jackson County Dangerous Animal Ordinance (3-0)
• Approved and signed Resolution in favor of Amendment 2 and Amendment 7 on November 8, 2022 general election ballot (3-0)
• Approved and signed Resolution recognizing Sam Kenimer (3-0)
• Approved hiring committee's recommendation to promote Thor Plumlee from HMT-I to HMT-II at Public Works (3-0)
• Approved hiring committee's recommendations of Larry Roden and Dakota Breedwell for two vacant HMT-I positions at Public Works (3-0)
• Approved application for NATR grant to renovate park bathrooms (3-0)
• Approved electrical upgrade and repairs in Courtroom 1 on a 50/50 basis with the Court System (3-0)
• Entered into Executive Session for contract negotiations (3-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing, public comment, and votes on several motions. Key actions include adopting the FY 2023 budget, approving truck transfers between departments, signing agreements with Scottsboro and TARCOG, and making board appointments. Discussion items include the Stevenson Food Pantry, Emily's Law registration fee, and an equipment auction proposal.

• Adopt FY 2023 budget
• Transfer truck from Solid Waste to Maintenance
• Sell truck from Solid Waste to Revenue Commission Office
• Sign MOA with City of Scottsboro for 2022 Municipal Election
• Appoint members to Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Association and DHR Board

The commission approved the FY 2023 budget including a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and 3% step increase for all county employees, elected officials, and the county administrator. Two commissioners abstained. Other actions included approving a solid waste plan, transferring vehicles, and appointing board members.

• Approved FY 2023 budget with 2% COLA and step increases (vote: 3-0-2, with Commissioners Rich and Venable abstaining)
• Approved Scottsboro Solid Waste plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2016 F-150 from Solid Waste to Revenue Commission Mapping and Appraisal (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with City of Scottsboro for 2022 municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with TARCOG for SenioRx program (unanimous)
• Approved annual contract with TARCOG for Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and auction of 4 Public Works trucks and replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Pereira to Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourism Board (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2022, to vote on several routine items, including approving minutes, annual public works bids, hiring recommendations, a jail medical care contract, and a resolution for ARPA water infrastructure funds. The agenda also includes a work session with discussion items and staff reports.

• Approve public works annual bids for FY 2023
• Approve hiring recommendations for 2 custodian positions and 1 administrative assistant
• Approve jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care
• Approve resolution to amend ARPA fund allocation for water infrastructure projects
• Discuss food pantry and transfer of truck from solid waste to maintenance dept.

The Jackson County Commission approved several items including Public Works annual bids for FY 2023, hiring of two custodians and an administrative assistant, a jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care, and a resolution to amend ARPA fund allocation for a water infrastructure project. All votes were unanimous. A work session discussed food pantry support, a truck transfer from Solid Waste to Maintenance, and surplus equipment for auction.

• Approved Public Works annual bids for FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Donna Grider and John Welborn for Custodian positions (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Caitlyn McTier as Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved and signed jail contract with Southern Health Partners (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to amend ARPA fund allocation for water infrastructure project (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Solid Waste vehicles/equipment for auction (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several routine items, including adopting prior meeting minutes, approving a retiree longevity bonus resolution, and selecting projects for the Rebuild Alabama and Federal Aid Exchange programs for FY2023. The agenda also includes a work session with discussion items on sanitation, a COA HVAC replacement, public works bids, and the September meeting schedule.

• Motion to approve Rebuild Alabama project selection for FY2023
• Motion to approve Federal Aid Exchange project selection for FY2023
• Motion to approve equipment surplus and auction proposal for Public Works
• Motion to approve resolution for ARSEA/APEAL retiree longevity bonus
• Discussion on sanitation trucks and exemption policy

The Jackson County Commission approved the FY 2023 road projects for County Roads 8, 33, and 67, and authorized a purchase order for a new garbage truck. They also approved a retiree longevity bonus resolution, a Title VI program for rural public transportation, and surplus auction of Public Works equipment. Several items were tabled for further review, including a solid waste exemption policy and HVAC quotes for the Council on Aging.

• Approved ARSEA/APEAL retiree longevity bonus resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Rebuild Alabama project selection for County Roads 8, 33, and 67 (unanimous)
• Approved use of 111 fund cash balance to cover $250,000 cost overrun from FY 2022 Federal Aid Exchange plan (unanimous)
• Approved equipment surplus and auction proposal for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Title VI program resolution for Rural Public Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for one new garbage truck for Sanitation Department (unanimous)
• Tabled solid waste exemption policy pending legal review
• Tabled HVAC unit replacement for Council on Aging pending additional quote

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, hiring recommendations, and discussion items. Key actions include setting a public hearing date for Scottsboro solid waste and approving hires for two vacant positions. Discussion items include road project selections, equipment surplus, and retiree bonuses.

• Motion to set public hearing date for Scottsboro solid waste
• Approve hiring recommendation for HMT-II position at Public Works
• Approve hiring recommendation for Real Property Appraiser in Mapping and Appraisal Office
• Discussion on Rebuild Alabama and FAEF project selection
• Discussion on ARSEA/APEAL retiree longevity bonus

The Jackson County Commission approved the hiring of Cody Henegar for a Public Works HMT-II position and Kade Harper for a Real Property Appraiser position. They also set a public hearing for September 26, 2022, regarding Scottsboro Solid Waste. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including Rebuild Alabama and FAEF project selection, equipment surplus, and ARSEA/APEAL retiree longevity bonus.

• Approved hiring Cody Henegar for HMT-II position at Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kade Harper for Real Property Appraiser position (unanimous)
• Set September 26, 2022 public hearing for Scottsboro Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action for Sanitation Department employee (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from June 23, July 11, and July 12-15 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for August 8 meeting and work session (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve hiring for the vacant Real Property Appraiser position in the Revenue Commissioner's Office and to authorize joining the State of Alabama in current and future opioid settlements. The work session includes discussions on an ARSEA retiree bonus and local roads. The agenda is otherwise routine with standard items like call to order, public comment, and staff reports.

• Motion to approve hiring committee's recommendation for vacant Real Property Appraiser position in Revenue Commissioner's Office
• Motion to approve and sign resolution authorizing Jackson County to join State of Alabama in current and future opioid settlements, allowing Chairman to sign agreement
• Discussion: ARSEA retiree bonus
• Discussion: local roads (Public Works)

The Jackson County Commission approved hiring recommendations for several positions, including Daniel Pierce for Real Property Appraiser and Jason Howse and Max Sullivan for HMT-I positions at Public Works. They also passed a resolution to join opioid settlements. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were discussed for future action.

• Approved agenda with addition of HMT-I hiring recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Daniel Pierce for Real Property Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to join opioid settlements (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jason Howse and Max Sullivan for HMT-I positions (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, with several action items including approving minutes, a topsoil acquisition for County Road 17, resurfacing County Road 189, a budget amendment for Public Works, and an agreement with the State of Alabama for federal rural transit funds. The work session will discuss updates on the Skyline School storm shelter, park cameras, floor repair, and vandalized restrooms.

• Approve acquisition and delivery of topsoil to County Road 17 excavation waste site
• Approve resurfacing County Road 189 using Fund 119
• Approve budget amendment for Public Works
• Approve agreement with State of Alabama for federal rural public transportation funds
• Discuss Skyline School storm shelter update and park camera installations

The Jackson County Commission approved several routine items, including topsoil delivery for County Road 17, resurfacing of County Road 189, a budget amendment for Public Works, and a federal funds pass-through agreement for rural transportation. All votes were unanimous. The work session included updates on a storm shelter, park cameras, floor repair, and restroom insurance, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved agenda with addition of Public Works – Local Roads (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from June 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved topsoil acquisition and delivery for County Road 17 waste site (unanimous)
• Approved resurfacing of County Road 189 using Fund 119 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with State of Alabama for federal funds pass-through for rural public transportation (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to vote on a series of routine administrative and financial items, including hiring recommendations, a bank account transfer, and appointments to county boards. They will also discuss several public works projects and an EMA storm shelter update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve six-month extension of temporary employee for Revenue Commission in mapping and appraisal
• Approve closing Bancorp South bank account and transferring funds to First Southern State Bank
• Approve hiring recommendations for 2 substitute bus drivers and a Parks & Recreation Director
• Approve ARPA funds utilization plan for Council on Aging
• Appoint 2 members to E-911 Board and 1 member to EDA Board, terms expiring 2026

The Jackson County Commission approved a series of routine items, including extending Johnny Green's temporary employment, closing a bank account, installing a PVC pipe liner, accepting a Homeland Security grant, hiring two substitute bus drivers, hiring a Parks & Recreation Director, signing an ALDOT contract, and approving an ARPA funds plan. They also made nominations and re-appointments to boards. No substantive policy decisions were made; all votes were unanimous.

• Approved six-month extension of Johnny Green's temporary employment (unanimous)
• Approved closing Bancorp South bank account and transferring funds to First Southern State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works installation of PVC pipe liner for Main Street project (unanimous)
• Approved Homeland Security grant for EMA (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ernie Gomez and James Phillips as substitute bus drivers (unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Steven Pereira as Parks & Recreation Director (unanimous)
• Approved annual Rural Public Transportation contract with ALDOT (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA funds utilization plan for Council on Aging (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to vote on several routine items, including adopting minutes, an annual Council on Aging agreement, and resolutions for ARPA fund transfer, hazard mitigation, and hiring a sanitation director. They will also discuss various topics like storm shelters, grants, and county maintenance.

• Resolution to transfer American Rescue Plan Act funds to Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad
• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan update for storm shelters
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4503 matching funding assurance for Highlands Medical
• Hiring committee's recommendation for vacant Sanitation Director position
• Annual Council on Aging agreement with TARCOG

The Jackson County Commission approved several items, including the transfer of American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad, a hazard mitigation plan update for storm shelters, and the hiring of Larry Randy Grider as Sanitation Director. They also approved a quote for custodian services for the June 21 runoff election and a $10,310.40 gutter installation at the Liberty Lane building. All votes were unanimous except for the sanitation director hire, where Commissioner Venable abstained, and the gutter quote, where Venable also abstained.

• Approved agenda with addition of custodian quote item (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved annual Council on Aging agreement with TARCOG (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for transfer of ARPA funds to Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan update for Storm Shelters (unanimous)
• Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4503 matching funding assurance for Highlands Medical (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Larry Randy Grider as Sanitation Director (Venable abstained)
• Approved $10,310.40 quote from Wiseco for gutters at Liberty Lane building (Venable abstained)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to approve routine items including hiring three Highway Maintenance Technician I positions for Public Works, signing an amendment to the ACCA IAC program agreement, and approving a professional services contract with JMR+H for courthouse HVAC upgrade design and bid specifications. The commission will also discuss updates on the Skyline School storm shelter and a plan for using ARPA funds for the Council on Aging.

• Hiring 3 vacant HMT-I positions at Public Works Department
• Contract with JMR+H for courthouse HVAC upgrade design and bid
• Amendment to ACCA IAC program maintenance and support agreement
• Skyline School storm shelter update discussion
• ARPA funds utilization plan for Council on Aging discussion

The Jackson County Commission approved hiring three new HMT-I employees for Public Works, signed an amendment to the ACCA IAC maintenance agreement, and approved a professional services contract with JMR+H for courthouse HVAC upgrade design and bid specs. All votes were unanimous. Two items—Skyline School storm shelter and ARPA funds for Council on Aging—were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved hiring Jacob McAllister, Andrew Hale, Billy Hendricks for 3 HMT-I positions (unanimous)
• Approved and signed ACCA IAC program maintenance agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved JMR+H contract for courthouse HVAC upgrade design and bid (unanimous)
• Adopted May 9 minutes with correction to Commissioner McBride (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several new business items, including a revised sanitation director job description, economic development fund grant criteria, a contract for KC's BBQ floor repairs, and creating a courthouse security sergeant position at grade 9. The work session includes discussion items on the courthouse IT network, Liberty Lane building roof, Skyline School storm shelter, ARPA funds for the Council on Aging, and various professional service contracts.

• Revised sanitation director job description
• Jackson County Economic Development Fund grant criteria
• Contract for KC's BBQ floor repairs
• Courthouse security sergeant position at grade 9
• ARPA funds utilization plan for Council on Aging

The Jackson County Commission approved several administrative items, including a revised Sanitation Director job description, amended Economic Development fund grant criteria, a flooring contract for KC's BBQ repairs, and a new Sergeant position in Courthouse Security. No public hearings or major policy decisions were held; the meeting also included updates on IT, maintenance, and other projects.

• Approved agenda and work session for May 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised Sanitation Director job description (unanimous)
• Approved Jackson County Economic Development fund grant criteria as amended (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kimberly Ann's Flooring for $5,213, not to exceed $6,000, for KC's BBQ floor repairs (unanimous)
• Approved classification change to Courthouse Security, establishing Sergeant position at Grade 9 (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Commission will vote to change the Skyline voting precinct address following the relocation of Town Hall. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss park repairs, building maintenance, and E-911 technology procurement.

• Change of address for Skyline voting precinct to 52 Greenriver Drive
• Floor repair cost estimate for KC Park
• Roof status for Liberty Lane building
• E-911 Computer Aided Dispatch RFP
• Sanitation Director job description review

The Jackson County Commission approved $111,000 in general fund payments to two food banks, moved a voting precinct, and adopted the prior meeting's minutes. They also recognized employees with longevity awards and discussed park funding, a floor repair, and an E-911 dispatch RFP.

• Approved $60,000 to Jacob's Well Ministry Food Pantry and $51,000 to Flat Rock Community Center (unanimous)
• Approved change of voting precinct address to 52 Greenriver Drive, Scottsboro (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda, moving food bank items to meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 11, 2022, to approve the agenda and minutes, and to vote on several personnel and policy items. These include extending a temporary employment contract, approving hiring committee recommendations for two vacancies, and adopting a resolution for non-infrastructure project policies. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss a vendor for the Liberty Lane building, a collection plan for solid waste customers, and adding Rich Drive to county inventory.

• Extension of temporary employment contract for Patrick Gamble in Mapping and Appraisal Department
• Hiring committee recommendation for vacant Driver/Collector at Solid Waste Department
• Hiring committee recommendation for vacant Scottsboro Senior Center Manager at Council on Aging
• Resolution to adopt policies and procedures for non-infrastructure projects by subrecipients
• Discussion: prequalified vendor for design bid package for Liberty Lane building

The Jackson County Commission approved moving Rich Drive into the county road inventory, extended a temporary employment contract, and approved two hires. All votes were unanimous. The meeting was continued on April 13, 2022, with no further business, and adjourned.

• Approved moving Rich Drive into county inventory (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary employment contract for Patrick Gamble (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Shane Draper for Solid Waste Driver/Collector (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Brenda Walls as Scottsboro Nutrition Center Manager (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting policies for non-infrastructure subrecipient projects (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item #3 moved from work session (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 28, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several routine items, including adopting prior minutes, setting aside a portion of Commissioner McBride's salary, awarding a lawn maintenance bid, approving a TARCOG ARPA funds contract, and filling two Public Works vacancies. The meeting also includes discussion items on revenue commission contracts, IDB grant process, funding requests, and public works projects.

• Resolution to set aside portion of Commissioner McBride's salary
• Award lawn maintenance bid
• Approve TARCOG ARPA funds contract
• Approve hiring for HMT-II and Lead Mechanic positions at Public Works
• Discussion: Stevenson funding request for park at boat ramp

County Commission Agendas

The Commission will consider resolutions for ARPA fund allocation toward water infrastructure and various athletic recognitions. The meeting also includes discussions regarding solid waste, park repairs, and support for local food banks.

• Resolution to allocate ARPA funds for water infrastructure progress
• Contract with Foster’s Aquatic Vegetation Removal (AVR) LLC
• Hyptop resurfacing agreement
• Approval of quote for voting custodian
• Discussion on North Sand Mountain Park trailer roof repair

The Jackson County Commission approved several items, including a contract with Foster's Aquatic Vegetation Removal, a Hytop resurfacing agreement, and a resolution to allocate ARPA funds for water infrastructure. It also approved resolutions honoring three local basketball teams and a roof replacement at North Sand Mountain Park. Work session discussions on non-paying solid waste customers, E-911 support, and food bank funding were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved agenda and minutes from Feb 25 and Feb 28 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved quote for voting custodian (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Foster's Aquatic Vegetation Removal, LLC and parking at Sportsman's Landing (unanimous)
• Approved Hytop resurfacing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to allocate ARPA funds for water infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for Skyline Lady Vikings, Pisgah Lady Eagles, and Section Lions basketball teams (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement at North Sand Mountain Park trailer (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several new business items, including approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Scottsboro for a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award. The body will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and approve personnel actions, such as extending a temporary custodial position and promoting two Public Works employees. Additionally, the agenda includes discussion items regarding public works contracts, park safety, and ADA compliance at a polling place.

• Approve and sign interlocal agreement with City of Scottsboro for Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program award
• Approve resolution for model policies and procedures applicable to federal awards
• Approve extending Donna Grider’s temporary employment as custodian in Maintenance Department for six months
• Approve hiring committee recommendations for promotions of two employees to HMT-II at Public Works Department
• Discuss Town of Hytop resurfacing agreement and Stevenson funding request for park at boat ramp polling place ADA compliance

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a work session on February 25, 2022, at 4:00 PM in the Commission Board Room. The only agenda item is a general discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• General discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including a funding request from the City of Bridgeport for Riverfront Park using Industrial Development Board funds, an amendment to a health services agreement with Southern Health Partners, a fee and contract for the schematic phase at Jackson County Park at Hytop, an increase in the commission's share of security work costs at the Juvenile Court Building, a contract for two digital repeaters using CDBG funds, and procurement procedures for rural public transportation. The commission will also discuss updates on a communication tower, a tee ball field at North Sand Mountain Park, boat ramp safety and lighting, a My Lake Guntersville briefing, a spring cleanup event, and the Liberty Lane Building.

• Approve City of Bridgeport funding request for Riverfront Park with IDB funds
• Approve Southern Health Partners amendment to health services agreement for base compensation
• Approve fee for schematic phase at Jackson County Park at Hytop and award contract
• Approve increasing commission share of cost for security work at Juvenile Court Building
• Award contract for two digital repeaters using CDBG funds

The Jackson County Commission approved all agenda items, including a $25,000 funding request for Bridgeport's Riverfront Park from Industrial Development Board funds, an amendment to Southern Health Partners' health services agreement, a contract for schematic design at Jackson County Park at Hytop, and an increased cost share for security work at the Juvenile court building. They also awarded a contract for two digital repeaters using CDBG funds and approved procurement procedures for rural public transportation. During the work session, they voted to set aside rules and approve establishing a Tee ball field and additional parking at North Sand Mountain Park, with the Parks Director monitoring progress.

• Approved agenda and work session agenda for February 14, 2022
• Adopted minutes from January 10 and January 24, 2022 meetings
• Approved $25,000 for City of Bridgeport Riverfront Park from IDB funds
• Approved Southern Health Partners amendment to health services agreement for base compensation
• Approved fee for schematic phase at Jackson County Park at Hytop and awarded contract to Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
• Approved increasing Commission share of cost for security work at Juvenile court building from $8,000 to $11,790 (50/50)
• Awarded contract for two digital repeaters using CDBG funds to Mobile Communications America, lowest bidder
• Approved and signed Procurement Procedures for Rural Public Transportation at Council on Aging

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission has scheduled a work session for February 7, 2022. The only item on the agenda is a discussion regarding county water projects.

• Discussion of county water projects

The Jackson County Commission held a work session and approved its agenda. They reviewed a list of water projects submitted to ADEM but decided to wait until May 1 to determine priorities, as state information will not be available until then. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned until February 14.

• Approved agenda for February 7, 2022 work session (unanimous)
• Deferred water project priority decision until May 1

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 24, 2022, with a series of votes on personnel actions, budget amendments, and a resolution for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The agenda also includes discussion items on the jail, senior center, and a funding request from Bridgeport.

• Promotion of 2 employees to HMT III positions at Public Works
• Job change of EA I employee to HMT III position at Public Works
• Promotion to vacant Mechanic position and 2nd vacant Mechanic position at Public Works
• Budget amendments to reclassify premium pay and SSUT revenue accounts
• Resolution for standard allowance for revenue replacement from ARPA funds

The Jackson County Commission approved several personnel actions, including promotions and new hires for Public Works and the Commission office. They also approved budget amendments, a resolution for ARPA fund treatment, and established a committee to prioritize water and sewer projects for ADEM grant funds. Kelley Jones was appointed to the Health Care Authority Board. Several items were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda with amendment to add ARPA water/sewer committee item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 27, 2021 and Jan 3, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved promotions of Dillon Summerford and Michael Stevens to HMT III positions (unanimous)
• Approved job change for Kyle May to HM III position (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Matthew Williams to Mechanic position (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Krager Mount for Mechanic position (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kacy King as Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for premium pay and SSUT revenue coding (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on routine items including approving minutes, hiring two sanitation workers, and extending a temporary employee. They will also discuss a roof replacement bid for the Liberty Lane building and a sick leave donation policy amendment.

• Approve minutes from Dec 13, 2021 and Dec 17, 2021 special work session
• Hire 2 sanitation driver/collectors for Solid Waste Department
• Extend Jane Guerin's temporary employment 6 months at Council on Aging
• Discuss bid spec and release for roof replacement at Liberty Lane building
• Discuss amendment to sick leave donation policy

The Jackson County Commission approved the agenda with amendments, adopted prior minutes, hired two sanitation workers, extended a temporary employee, and signed a Burn Awareness Week resolution. During the work session, they discussed SR 117 bridge repairs, preferring one-lane traffic over full closure, and voted to modify and rebid the Liberty Lane roof replacement. No action was taken on the sick leave donation policy.

• Approved agenda with amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from Dec 13, 2021 and Dec 17, 2021 special work session (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Michael Wilbanks and James Smart for Sanitation Driver/Collector positions (unanimous)
• Approved extending Jane Guerin's temporary employment for 6 months at Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Resolution for Burn Awareness Week for Shriners Hospital for Children (unanimous)
• Voted to modify bid spec package and rebid Liberty Lane roof replacement (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding an emergency meeting called by the chairman on January 3, 2022, with the sole agenda item being the approval of establishing the location of a family cemetery. No other business is listed.

• Approval of establishing the location of a family cemetery

The Jackson County Commission held an emergency meeting and unanimously approved the application and location for the Christian Community Mennonite Church of Section, Alabama Cemetery, as presented in the January 3, 2022 application. The approval followed a review of required documentation, including a survey and health department recommendation.

• Approved agenda for emergency meeting (unanimous)
• Approved application and location for Christian Community Mennonite Church Cemetery (unanimous)