Jacksons' Gap public meetings in 2023

County Commission Agendas

The Commission will consider new residential billing structures and property owner agreements for the Solid Waste Department. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss road repairs and a floodplain ordinance.

• New rates and billing structure for residential accounts at Solid Waste Department
• Property owner’s responsibility for renter’s account agreement for Solid Waste Department
• County Road 119 repair discussion
• Floodplain Development Ordinance discussion
• Reassignment of a vacant HMT-I position to an HMT-II position

County Commission Agendas

The Commission will vote on an agreement with the State of Alabama for a Local Roads Safety Initiative Program. Members will also consider a resolution requesting the FCC return the county to the Huntsville television viewing area. The meeting includes a work session covering solid waste, parks, and EMA safe rooms.

• Agreement with State of Alabama for Local Roads Safety Initiative Program project
• Resolution to request FCC return Jackson County to Huntsville designated market area
• Approval of 2024 holiday schedule
• Hiring recommendations for Council on Aging substitute bus driver and Mapping and Appraisal Tech
• Discussion of community safe rooms and coroner transport service

County Commission Agendas

The Commission is meeting to vote on employment and consultant contracts and grant agreements for stormwater projects. The body will also discuss courthouse structural repairs and jail HVAC work during a work session.

• Post retirement employment contract for Mapping and Appraisal Office
• ADEM grant agreements for Public Works stormwater projects
• Funding for airport work using IDB funds
• Contract with efficiency consultant
• JMR+H 65% design for courthouse structural repairs, Liberty Lane building renovations, and jail HVAC

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions regarding personnel hiring and equipment purchases. The agenda includes discussions on solid waste, public works, and airport funding.

• Contract and resolution for a whole body scanner for Jackson County Jail
• Purchase of access management control system for Jackson County Park
• Hiring recommendations for vacant bus driver and mapper positions
• Approval of litter control notice and citation for Solid Waste Department
• Discussion of IDBF fund for airport work

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session to discuss local road resurfacing, strip paving, and county-wide road matters. The agenda is limited to this purpose and contains no other items.

• Special work session on local road resurfacing
• Discussion of strip paving
• County-wide road matters

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on allocating opioid settlement funds per the Opioid Committee's recommendation and approve a supplemental agreement with the State of Alabama for CARES funding for Council on Aging operations. The work session includes discussion on solid waste, litter control, truck updates, and surplus of a 2014 Mack garbage truck. The agenda is otherwise routine with minutes approval and staff reports.

• Allocation of opioid settlement funds per Opioid Committee recommendation
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with State of Alabama for CARES funding for Council on Aging operations
• Discussion on solid waste: litter control, truck updates, surplus of 2014 Mack garbage truck
• Approval of minutes from September 25 and October 10 meetings and work sessions

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on routine items including adopting prior meeting minutes, approving two additional December holidays, and signing agreements with the school board and a behavioral health care provider. They will also discuss solid waste cleanup and litter control, and consider how to allocate opioid settlement funds.

• Approve minutes from Sept 7 budget hearing and Sept 11 meeting/work session
• Approve Dec 22 and Dec 29, 2023 as additional holidays
• Sign MOA between Jackson County Solid Waste Dept and Board of Education
• Sign agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care
• Approve hiring committee's recommendation for vacant bus driver at Council on Aging

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on the FY 2024 budget, a polling place change, and several appointments and contracts. They will also discuss solid waste cleanup, holiday schedules, and an ADEM grant update.

• FY 2024 Jackson County budget approval
• Polling place change from Fire Hall at 893 CR-175 to It Was What It Was at 3928 CR-9, Estill Fork
• Contract for County Administrator
• Appointments to E-911, DHR, and Healthcare Authority boards
• Resolution on CR-338 speed limit

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold a regular meeting with several motions for approval, including personnel policy contracts, funding for Liberty Learning, a flooring contract for a store at Jackson County Park, a knuckle boom rental for the Solid Waste Department, and annual bids for the Public Works Department. The work session will discuss solid waste, park, probate, commission, and public works items, including a new roll-off truck, leasing mowers, the Estillfork polling place, consolidating vehicle maintenance, and a speed limit on CR-338.

• Motion to approve funding for Liberty Learning
• Motion to approve flooring contract for store at Jackson County Park
• Motion to approve knuckle boom rental for Solid Waste Department
• Motion to award annual bids for Public Works Department
• Discussion on CR-338 speed limit

The Commission approved several service contracts, including personnel policy services and park floor repairs. Funding was granted to Liberty Learning, and a new roll off truck was purchased for Solid Waste. Several items, including mower leasing and speed limit changes, were deferred to future sessions.

• Approved personnel policy contract for professional services with Hope Hicks (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 funding for Liberty Learning (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kimberly Ann’s Flooring for Jackson County Park store repair (unanimous)
• Approved knuckle boom rental for Solid Waste department (unanimous)
• Awarded annual bids for Public Works department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new roll off truck (unanimous)
• Tabled leasing mowers, Estill Fork Polling Place, vehicle maintenance consolidation, and CR-338 speed limit

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 28, 2023, with a full agenda of new business items. Key actions include approving a jail medical care contract with Southern Health Partners, an MOU with ADEM for solid waste environmental compliance, a budget amendment for public works, and several annual contracts with TARCOG for senior programs. The meeting also includes discussion items on solid waste equipment, HVAC repairs, and park flooring.

• Approve jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care
• Approve MOU with ADEM for environmental investigation and compliance for solid waste
• Approve budget amendment for public works
• Approve FY 2024 Rebuild AL County Transportation Plan
• Approve resolution for expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds for government services

The Commission approved several annual service contracts for inmate medical care, senior services, and professional consulting. They also authorized funding for road repairs and the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds. A budget amendment for Public Works was adopted.

• Approved jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for Public Works (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Hope Hicks for policy and employee handbook updates (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Safety Action plan (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Rebuild AL county transportation plan (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Town of Pisgah for Solid Waste department (Unanimous)
• Approved three annual TARCOG contracts for SenioRX, State Health Insurance, and Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,600 HVAC replacement by Valley Heat & Air, LLC (Unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will consider several motions, including approving a loan agreement with the Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank, a jail contract with ViaPath, and multiple hiring recommendations. They will also discuss solid waste, park docks, personnel policy, and public works projects.

• Loan agreement with Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank for limited obligation revenue bond
• Jail contract with ViaPath
• Purchase of new poll pads
• Access management policy for Public Works Department
• Hiring recommendations for 6 positions across Public Works, Solid Waste, and Commission Office

The Jackson County Commission approved a System Level School Resource Officer agreement and purchased 50 new poll pads. The board also authorized a loan agreement with the Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank and signed a jail contract with Viapath.

• Approved System Level School Resource Officer agreement (All affirmative)
• Approved purchase of 50 poll pads from ES&S for $61,235.00 (All affirmative)
• Approved resolution and loan agreement with Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank (All affirmative)
• Approved jail contract with Viapath for telephone, tablet, and video systems (All affirmative)
• Adopted Access Management Policy for Public Works (All affirmative, 1 abstention)
• Approved hiring of Kelly Hill, Dylan Hereford, Max Sullivan, Vickie Law, Sandy Malone, and Madison Wilson (All affirmative)
• Approved surplus and sale of Public Works equipment (All affirmative)
• Nominated Lorraine Holmes to the Board of Equalization (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on adopting prior meeting minutes, a budget amendment for Public Works, and a hiring committee's recommendation for a vacant Transportation/COA Clerk. During the work session, they will discuss jail contract extension, law enforcement memorial, public works policies, and solid waste truck bids.

• Budget amendment for Public Works Department
• Hiring recommendation for Transportation/COA Clerk at Council on Aging
• ViaPath contract extension for jail
• Fleet truck surplus and purchase
• Bids for pickup trucks for Solid Waste

The Commission approved 21.15 miles of road selections for Rebuild Alabama and FAEF for FY 2024. The board also authorized the purchase of five new pickup trucks and approved a budget amendment for Public Works.

• Approved Rebuild Alabama and FAEF Selections for FY 2024 for 21.15 miles (All affirmative)
• Approved budget amendment for Public Works department (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Sheila Gifford for Transportation/COA Clerk position (All affirmative)
• Approved surplus of two fleet trucks (All affirmative)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F150 super crew 4x4 pickups (All affirmative)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet 4x4 pickup trucks from Donohoo Chevrolet (All affirmative)
• Adopted minutes from July 10, 11, and 12 meetings (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session on July 24, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. at Public Works. The only item on the agenda is discussion of Rebuild Alabama project selections. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Special work session on Rebuild Alabama project selections
• Meeting at Public Works, 8:00 a.m., July 24, 2023

The Jackson County Commission held a special work session to discuss Rebuild Alabama Project Selections and Local Roads Selections. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding these projects.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several resolutions, including participating in a bridge grant application, a digital information agreement with ALDOT, and hiring for a vacant HMT-III position. They will also discuss solid waste operations, EMA agreements, park maintenance, and public works projects in a work session.

• Resolution to participate in Bridge Investment Program grant funding
• Digital Information Cooperative Agreement with ALDOT
• Approval of hiring committee's recommendation for HMT-III position
• Execution of SS4A grant agreement
• Discussion of new front end loader and bids on 3 pickup trucks

The Commission approved the purchase of a new front end loader and updated organizational charts for the Solid Waste department. The board also authorized several grant applications and filled two vacant positions in Public Works and Solid Waste.

• Approved purchase of new front end loader for Solid Waste department (All affirmative)
• Approved Solid Waste organizational chart, job classifications, and job descriptions (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Jonathan Andrew Townsend for HMT-IIi position at Public Works (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Amanda Mason for Office Manager position at Solid Waste (All affirmative)
• Approved resolution for bridge investment program grant application (All affirmative)
• Approved execution of SS4A grant agreement (All affirmative)
• Approved letter of intent for a 399-seat safe room multipurpose structure at Jackson County Park (All affirmative)
• Approved unpaid intermittent administrative leave for Tara Crowell not to exceed 90 days (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several motions, including committing $300,000 of ARPA funds to support Scottsboro's water, sewer, and gas grant application, approving a contract for the EMA Code Red system, and accepting an EDA grant for a countywide economic resiliency plan. The meeting also includes a work session with discussion items on revenue, EMA, and public works.

• Commit $300,000 of ARPA funds to Scottsboro Water, Sewer and Gas grant application
• Approve and sign OnSolve contract for EMA Code Red system
• Approve $5,000 transfer from General Fund to EMA for OnSolve annual contract
• Approve acceptance of EDA grant for countywide economic resiliency plan
• Approve purchase and installation of security cameras at Solid Waste Department

The Commission approved a $300,000 ARPA fund commitment for a Scottsboro Water, Sewer and Gas grant application. Other actions included approving an EMA emergency alert system contract and a grant for an economic resiliency plan. The board also authorized the sale of a 2014 Mack Granite truck.

• Approved $300,000 ARPA funds for Scottsboro Water, Sewer and Gas grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved Onsolve contract for EMA Code Red system (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 transfer from General Fund to EMA (Unanimous)
• Approved EDA grant for Countywide Economic Resiliency plan (Unanimous)
• Approved security camera purchase from J & B Electronic Systems, LLC for Solid Waste (3-1)
• Approved surplus and sale of 2014 Mack Granite truck for fair market value (Unanimous)
• Approved re-appointment of Stacy Ledwell to EDA Board through 6/30/2027 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Approved changing a Public Works HMT-I position to a Laborer position (Unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a special meeting on June 26, 2023, at 8:00 AM in the board room. The only item on the agenda is a discussion of 'BONDING REBUILD.' No other business is listed.

• Discussion of bonding rebuild

The Jackson County Commission approved a letter of intent for a $4.5 million limited Obligation Revenue Bond from the Alabama Transportation Infrastructure Bank. The funds are designated for road improvements in Jackson County.

• Approved letter of intent for $4,500,000.00 limited Obligation Revenue Bond for road improvements (3-2)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several motions, including budget amendments, grant approvals for stormwater and right-of-way projects, funding for a library summer reading program, and hiring recommendations. They will also discuss items like a new OnSolve contract, safe room bids, and road engineering analyses.

• Budget amendment for Solid Waste Department
• Stormwater project funding grant through ADEM with 35% match
• Right of way project funding grant through ADEM
• Funding for Stevenson Library Summer Reading Program
• Approval of July 3, 2023 as additional holiday

The Commission approved funding grants through ADEM for storm water and right of way projects. Other actions included a budget amendment for Solid Waste, a $1,000 grant for the Stevenson Library, and two personnel hires.

• Approved budget amendment for Solid Waste department (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Jackson County Storm Water project funding grant through ADEM with 35% match (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with ADEM for Jackson County right of way project funding grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Stevenson Library summer reading program (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring John Thompson for Route Supervisor at Solid Waste department (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Shelby Fralick for Transportation Coordinator at Council on Aging (Unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2023 as an additional holiday (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 4 trucks through JM Wood Auction (Unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, purchasing a utility trailer, and signing a proclamation. They will also vote on a resolution and agreement with ALDOT for a state road and bridge funding project, and consider hiring recommendations and board appointments. Discussion items include a budget amendment for GIS software, a library summer reading program, and a storm water grant application.

• Purchase of utility trailer for litter control
• Resolution and agreement with ALDOT for state public road and bridge funding project
• Hiring recommendation for vacant HMT-I position at Public Works
• Appointments to Cumberland Mountain Water Board and DHR Board
• Budget amendment for GIS mapping software

The Commission approved an agreement with ALDOT for the rehabilitation of three bridges. It also authorized the purchase of a utility trailer and filled several vacancies in Public Works, Solid Waste, and Maintenance. A proposal regarding Bonding Rebuild Alabama was tabled.

• Approved ALDOT agreement for bridge rehabilitation on CR-18, CR-145, and CR-354 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of utility trailer for $2,975 and modifications for $1,600 (Unanimous)
• Hired Dustin Gist for Public Works HMT-I position (Unanimous)
• Hired Richard Lawhorn and Richard Lenderink for Solid Waste Driver/Collector positions (Unanimous)
• Hired Jonathan Townsend for Maintenance Apprentice position (Unanimous)
• Nominated Chris Wynn to Cumberland Mountain Water Board (4-0)
• Nominated Laura Chadwick and Eric Woodall to DHR Board (4-0)
• Tabled Bonding Rebuild Alabama (4-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several public works items, including a bid up to $150,000 for an excavator, a post-retirement employment contract for a custodian, and a hiring recommendation for a lead mechanic. During the work session, they will discuss solid waste non-paying customers, opioid settlement fund distribution, and updates on county roads and a bridge.

• Bid up to $150,000 for excavator at ALDOT surplus auction for Public Works
• Post-retirement employment contract for custodian at Public Works
• Hiring committee's recommendation for vacant Lead Mechanic position at Public Works
• Discussion: opioid settlement funds distribution
• Updates on County Road 38, County Road 93, and County Road 119 bridge

The Commission approved a bid for an excavator and two personnel actions for the Public Works department. Discussions were held regarding opioid settlement funds and litter control equipment, but no decisions were reached on those items.

• Approved bid of up to $150,000 for excavator at ALDOT surplus auction (All affirmative)
• Approved post retirement employment contract with Delta Woods as custodian (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Anthony Locke for vacant Lead Mechanic position (All affirmative)
• Approved May 8, 2023 agenda and work session (All affirmative)
• Adopted April 25 and May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 25, 2023, starting with routine items like approving the agenda and minutes. Under new business, the commission will vote on several motions, including adopting minutes from prior meetings, surplusing old cabin furniture, approving an ALDOT Section 5311 grant application for the Council on Aging, updating job descriptions for park and maintenance apprentice positions, accepting a voluntary demotion for a driver/collector position, and appointing members to the Personnel Board. The work session will include discussions on probate items (new poll pads and security cameras), a park store lease, and public works topics (ALDOT surplus equipment purchase and a custodial contract employee).

• ALDOT Section 5311 grant application and resolution for Council on Aging
• Surplus old furniture in cabins
• Updated job descriptions for park and maintenance apprentice
• Solid Waste appointing authority recommendation for voluntary demotion
• Appointments to Jackson County Personnel Board

The Commission approved a lease for the park store and appointed four members to the Jackson County Personnel Board. Other actions included updating job descriptions for park maintenance and approving a grant application for the Council on Aging.

• Approved lease contract for the park store (All affirmative)
• Appointed Elizabeth Mannon to Personnel Board (4-0)
• Appointed Haley Garner to Personnel Board (4-0)
• Appointed Kyle Morris to Personnel Board (4-0)
• Appointed Edward Bryant to Personnel Board (4-0)
• Approved ALDOT Section 5311 grant application for Council on Aging (All affirmative)
• Approved updated job descriptions for Parks and Recreation Director, Park Maintenance Lead, and Park Maintenance (All affirmative)
• Approved voluntary demotion of Gary Perkins to Driver/Collector position (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting and work session, voting on several administrative items including job descriptions for the EMA director and deputy director, an HVAC quote for Public Works, a memorandum of understanding with ALDOT for HyTop Road and SR-79, a vehicle transfer, and a custodian hire. The work session will discuss election poll pads, park furniture disposal and store lease, an ALDOT grant application, and other departmental items.

• Motion to approve job descriptions for EMA Director and Deputy EMA Director
• Motion to approve HVAC quote at Public Works
• Motion to approve and sign MOU with ALDOT for HyTop Road and SR-79
• Motion to approve transfer of vehicle from Mapping and Appraisal to Council on Aging
• Discussion: ALDOT 5311 grant application for Council on Aging

The Commission awarded a contract for HVAC replacement at the Public Works building and signed a memorandum with ALDOT for roadway improvements on Hytop Road. Other actions included updating EMA job descriptions and hiring a new custodian. Several items, including poll pad purchases and park store leases, were deferred to future sessions.

• Approved updating job descriptions for EMA Director and Deputy EMA Director (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC replacement contract for Public Works building to Central Air Conditioning Service (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with ALDOT for roadway improvements on Hytop Road at SR-79 Milepost 112.54 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer from Mapping and Appraisal to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Teri Skinner for vacant Custodian position in Maintenance department (unanimous)
• Adopted March 27, 2023 meeting and work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2023 agenda and work session (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a work session with a single agenda item: roads and bridges. No specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the notice.

• Work session on roads and bridges

The Commission held a general work session to discuss county roads and bridges. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including a service agreement for aquatic vegetation removal, a speed limit resolution for County Road 222, hiring recommendations for probate clerk and sanitation director positions, and appointments to the Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare Board. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss various topics such as park lease, HR job descriptions, solid waste enforcement, and road projects.

• Service agreement with Foster's Aquatic Vegetation Removal, LLC
• Resolution for speed limit on County Road 222 from County Road 17 to dead end
• Hiring recommendations for 2 vacant probate clerk positions and sanitation director
• Appointment of 2 members to Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare Board
• Discussion on lease agreement for KC's at the park

The Jackson County Commission approved several personnel appointments and a service agreement for aquatic vegetation removal. The board also approved a speed limit resolution for County Road 222 and a lease for KC’s BBQ, LLC. Discussions were held regarding garbage service enforcement and road concerns on CR 372, 245, and 107.

• Approved service agreement with Foster’s Aquatic Vegetation Removal, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved speed limit resolution for County Road 222 from County Road 17 to dead end (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Tracey Payne and Tara Crowell for Probate Clerk positions (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Caleb Skipper for Sanitation Director (unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Manning to Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare Board through 4/1/2029 (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Huotari to Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare Board through 4/1/2029 (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for KC’s BBQ, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including a budget amendment for the extension and soil/water agencies, a resolution to use ARPA funds for employee payroll, a rail/highway crossing agreement with ALDOT, and a contract for courthouse HVAC upgrades. They will also consider job descriptions, hiring recommendations, and board appointments. A work session will discuss a park service agreement and county road matters.

• Budget amendment for Jackson County Extension Agency and Soil and Water Conservation Agency FY 2023
• Resolution for ARPA revenue replacement funds for employee payroll expense
• Agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for rail/highway crossing passive warning device maintenance
• Resolution for award of contract for courthouse HVAC upgrades
• Appointments to DeKalb-Jackson Water Authority and Marshall/Jackson 310 Board

The Jackson County Commission approved a contract for courthouse HVAC upgrades and allocated ARPA funds for employee payroll. The board also approved budget amendments for the County Extension and Soil and Water Conservation agencies and filled several board appointments.

• Approved $1,796,081 contract to Modern Heating and Cooling, Inc. for Courthouse HVAC Upgrades
• Approved ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for employee payroll expense
• Approved $15,000 budget amendment for Jackson County Extension Agency
• Approved $10,000 budget amendment for Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation Agency
• Approved agreement with ALDOT for passive warning devices on County Road 93
• Approved hiring Greg Jenkins (Maintenance Supervisor) and Davis Carver (Transit Driver)
• Appointed Dawn Pettengill, Bobby Landon Lewis, and Terry York to Dekalb-Jackson Water Authority Board
• Appointed Felicia Harding, Angela Gaddis, Britney J. Williams, and Melissa Johnson to Marshall/Jackson 310 Board

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission is holding a work session with a single agenda item: roads and bridges. No decisions are listed; the session is for discussion only.

• Work session on roads and bridges

The Commission held a general work session to discuss the status and plans for various road projects for the remainder of the year. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2023, with several action items including adopting minutes, approving a post-retirement contract for a Probate Office employee, amending an EDA economic adjustment assistance resolution, and appointing a board member to the Cumberland Mountain Water & Fire Protection Authority. The work session will discuss various topics such as bus disposal, roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, job descriptions, premium pay, and grant applications.

• Motion to approve post-retirement contract for Probate Office employee
• Motion to amend resolution for EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance
• Motion to appoint board member to Cumberland Mountain Water & Fire Protection Authority
• Discussion: roof repairs at Solid Waste and courthouse HVAC upgrade
• Discussion: Safe Streets and Roads grant and TARCOG Safety Plan grant

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including agreements with Scottsboro for election equipment, hiring recommendations, and a resolution to set aside portions of two commissioners' salaries. They will also consider amending the solid waste rate increase start date and discuss various department updates.

• MOA with Scottsboro for 2 pollbook custodians and 10 electronic pollbooks for 2023 special election
• MOA with Scottsboro for election machine manager and 5 voting machines
• Resolution to set aside portion of Kevin McBride's salary
• Resolution to set aside portion of Paul Kennamer's salary
• Amend solid waste rate increase start date from June 1 to July 1, 2023

The Commission approved a contract with Converge One for communications infrastructure using ARPA funds. Several new employees were hired across county departments, and agreements were signed with the City of Scottsboro for election services. The start date for solid waste rate increases was moved to July 1, 2023.

• Awarded $292,853.46 ARPA contract to Converge One for networking infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved two agreements with City of Scottsboro for poll books and voting machines (5-0)
• Amended solid waste rate increase start date to July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Clyde Roden (Solid Waste), Jennifer Henshaw (Probate), Zach Davis (Public Works), Samantha McMahan (Mapping and Appraisal), and Sonia Edwards (Paint Rock Senior Center) (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Avenu Insights for tax collection (5-0)
• Approved ACCA Liability Self-Insurance participation agreement (5-0)
• Approved resolutions to set aside portions of salaries for Commissioners Kevin McBride and Paul Kennamer (5-0)
• Approved demotion of a Public Works employee from Supervisor to HMT II (5-0)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including rate increases for residential garbage collection and park campsites, a resolution for a speed limit on Wilkins Drive, and a memorandum of agreement to transfer Cumberland Mountain Park to the Town of Skyline. The meeting also includes discussion items on solid waste, maintenance, and grant applications.

• Rate increase for solid waste residential garbage collection
• Rate increase for Jackson County Park campsites
• Resolution for speed limit on Wilkins Drive
• Memorandum of agreement with Town of Skyline for transfer of Cumberland Mountain Park
• Hiring recommendation for vacant financial clerk at Public Works

The Commission approved the purchase of several heavy-duty trucks for Public Works and increased residential garbage collection rates. Other actions included setting a speed limit on County Road 1023 and transferring ownership of Cumberland Mountain Park to the Town of Skyline.

• Approved residential garbage rate increase from $14.75 to $16.00 per month plus 2% annual increase starting June 1, 2023 (All affirmative)
• Approved 10% rate increase for Jackson County Park campsites starting June 1, 2023 (All affirmative)
• Set speed limit for County Road 1023 (Wilkins Drive) from County Road 17 to dead end at 35 mph (All affirmative)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Liberty Learning Civic Program (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring Fanni Tellez for vacant Financial Clerk position at Public Works (All affirmative)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement to transfer ownership of Cumberland Mountain Park to the Town of Skyline (All affirmative)
• Approved purchase of (5) Kenworth T880s ($1,227,425), (3) Kenworth T480s ($528,000), (1) Kenworth T880 day cab ($208,500), and one replacement day cab ($171,990) (All affirmative)
• Rescinded January 9, 2023 bid award and rejected all bids due to non-compliance (All affirmative)

County Commission Agendas

The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2023, with several action items including approving minutes, employee transfers, a mower purchase, the FY 2022 Rebuild Alabama annual report, and renewing a line of credit. The work session will discuss potential rate increases for residential garbage collection and campsites, a speed limit on Wilkins Drive, and IT upgrades for the courthouse.

• Transfer of employee from Solid Waste to vacant HMT-I position at Public Works
• Approve hiring for vacant HMT-I position at Public Works
• Purchase of new mower for Jackson County Park
• Approve FY 2022 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report
• Renew line of credit with First Southern State Bank

The Commission awarded a contract to Converge One for courthouse network and phone upgrades using ARPA funds. Other actions included approving two Public Works hires, a mower purchase for the county park, and a bank line of credit renewal.

• Awarded $292,855.01 contract to Converge One for courthouse network switches and phone system (All affirmative)
• Approved $11,500 purchase of John Deere mower for Jackson County Park (All affirmative)
• Approved transfer of Shane Draper to Public Works HMT-I position (All affirmative)
• Approved hiring of Charles Kay for Public Works HMT-I position (All affirmative)
• Approved renewing line of credit with First Southern State Bank (All affirmative)
• Approved FY 2022 County Rebuild Alabama annual report (All affirmative)
• Approved meeting agenda and December 27, 2022 minutes (All affirmative)