Jacksons' Gap public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission Agendas
The commission will vote on several new business items, including approving minutes, appointing a safety coordinator, signing contracts for jail inmate housing and inmate medical care with Southern Health Partners, and approving the location of the Bryant Family Cemetery based on a health department recommendation. The work session includes discussion of surplus metal and the NVRA confirmation mailing process.
- Motion to approve and sign jail contract to house inmates
- Motion to approve and sign jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care
- Motion to approve location of Bryant Family Cemetery at 36126 U.S. Highway 72, Stevenson, AL
- Motion to adopt minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting and work session
- Discussion item: Agreement for National Voting Rights Act (NVRA) confirmation mailing process
The Jackson County Commission approved several routine items, including appointing Joshua Whitcomb as Safety Coordinator, approving jail contracts for housing inmates from the Town of New Hope and for inmate medical care with Southern Health Partners, and approving the location of the Bryant Family Cemetery. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were administrative.
- Approved appointment of Joshua Whitcomb as Safety Coordinator (unanimous)
- Approved jail contract to house inmates for Town of New Hope (unanimous)
- Approved jail contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care (unanimous)
- Approved Bryant Family Cemetery location at 36126 U.S. Highway 72, Stevenson (3-0, Gulley abstained)
- Approved meeting agenda and work session agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on multiple motions including a solid waste management plan, fee increases for commercial dumpsters, the 2025 holiday schedule, and a new personnel policy. They will also consider resolutions on speed limit changes on County Road 236, a road safety project for guardrails, and reallocation of ARPA funds from renovation projects to tornado debris removal. In worksession, they will discuss a $110,000 budget amendment for the jail and a contract to house inmates for the Town of New Hope.
- Motion to adopt solid waste management plan and increase fees for commercial dumpsters
- Motion to approve speed limit change on County Road 236 from Highway 72 to dead end
- Motion to amend ARPA fund allocation from Liberty Lane/Courthouse renovation to tornado debris removal
- Motion to approve $110,000 budget amendment for jail operations
- Motion to approve contract with Town of New Hope for housing inmates
The Jackson County Commission approved the hiring of Josh Whitcomb as EMA Director, awarded a $25,000 Solid Waste management plan contract to LaBella, and approved several resolutions including a speed limit change on CR-236, a Local Roads Safety Initiative project, and ARPA fund allocations. All votes were unanimous. The commission also approved a $110,000 budget amendment for two Sheriff's office vehicles and discussed a new inmate housing agreement with municipalities.
- Approved hiring Josh Whitcomb as EMA Director (unanimous)
- Awarded Solid Waste management plan to LaBella for $25,000 (unanimous)
- Approved increase of fees for commercial dumpsters (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 holiday schedule including Juneteenth (unanimous)
- Adopted new personnel policy resolution (unanimous)
- Approved speed limit resolution for CR-236 (unanimous)
- Approved LRSI guardrail project resolution (unanimous)
- Approved $110,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's vehicles (unanimous)
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold a meeting and worksession to vote on several motions, including approval of a budget amendment for the jail, a resolution allocating ARPA funds for a water infrastructure project for the DeKalb-Jackson Water Authority, and a funding agreement for the Local Roads Safety Initiative program. Discussion items include remaining ARPA funds for Cumberlan Mountain Park, an increase in mailing fees for tags, a recommended order for 2024 roads, and a speed limit change for County Road 236.
- Motion to approve budget amendment for jail
- Motion to approve ARPA funds allocation for DeKalb-Jackson Water Authority water infrastructure project
- Motion to approve funding agreement with State of Alabama for Local Roads Safety Initiative (LRSI) program
- Motion to approve Jackson County Economic Resiliency Plan
- Discussion on remaining ARPA funds for Cumberlan Mountain Park and increase in mailing fee for tags
County Commission Agendas
This is a regular meeting of the Jackson County Commission. The agenda includes only procedural items: approving a policy and procedure, appointing a vice chair, and setting dates and times for commission meetings. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Motion to approve a policy and procedure (details not specified)
- Motion to appoint a pro tempore (vice chair)
- Motion to approve resolution setting meeting dates and times for the commission
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will meet to consider several motions, including resolutions to authorize expenditure of ARPA funds for government services for the Sheriff's Office and North Sand Mountain Park, and to amend ARPA funds from employee payroll to tornado debris removal. They will also vote on awarding a bid for waterproofing at the Jackson County Jail and discuss the schedule for 2024 roads and the 2025 Local Roads Safety Initiative program. The work session includes budget amendments and additional holidays for Christmas and New Year.
- Motion to approve and sign resolution to authorize expenditure of ARPA funds for government services for Sheriff's Office
- Motion to approve and sign resolution to authorize expenditure of ARPA funds for government services for North Sand Mountain Park
- Motion to approve and sign resolution to amend expenditure of ARPA funds from employee payroll expense to tornado debris removal
- Motion to award bid for waterproofing at Jackson County Jail
- Discussion of schedule for 2024 roads and 2025 Local Roads Safety Initiative program
County Commission Agendas
The commission will vote on several resolutions to authorize spending of ARPA funds for solid waste, the county park, administrative costs, and a project at Jacob's Well. Other business includes awarding a copier/printer contract, approving a roadway striping list, and temporarily assigning an assistant maintenance director. A work session will discuss roof repair and HVAC quotes for the solid waste shop.
- Resolution to authorize ARPA fund expenditure for Solid Waste Department
- Resolution to authorize ARPA fund expenditure for Jackson County Park
- Resolution to authorize ARPA fund expenditure for administrative costs
- Resolution to transfer ARPA funds for Jacob's Well public purpose project
- Motion to award copier/printer contract
County Commission Agendas
The Commission will consider adopting the FY 2025 budget and annual bids. The body will also vote on resolutions regarding the Open Records Act and agreements for the Council on Aging. A work session will cover maintenance, IT, and public works quotes.
- FY 2025 Jackson County Budget
- Annual bids for FY 2025
- Agreement with Jackson County Nutrition Program for Council on Aging
- Agreement with Mountain Lakes Behavioral Health Care for Council on Aging
- Resolution designating a public officer for the Open Records Act
County Commission Agendas
The Commission will vote on resolutions regarding solid waste exemptions and public property access. Members will also consider annual contracts for the Council on Aging and a right-of-way project funding grant from ADEM.
- Resolution for Solid Waste Department exemption policy
- Resolution to designate public accessible areas on county property
- Annual contracts with TARCOG for Council on Aging and SeniorX program
- Agreement with ADEM for Jackson County right of way project funding grant
- Discussion on purchase of a garbage truck and copier quotes
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on adopting minutes from previous meetings and approving a contract with the Alabama Department of Youth Services for a long-term detention subsidy. During the work session, they will discuss revisions to the donated sick leave policy, a resolution on public access areas on county property, ARPA funding options, and solid waste exemption policy and garbage truck status.
- Motion to approve and sign contract with Alabama Department of Youth Services for long term detention subsidy
- Discussion of revision to donated sick leave policy
- Resolution to designate areas accessible to public on county property
- Discussion of ARPA funding options
- Solid waste exemption policy and status of garbage truck
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session with the sole agenda item being discussion of personnel policy. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion of personnel policy, the only item on the agenda
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission meets to approve minutes from July 8, 2024, and vote on reclassifying an Enforcement Officer in the Solid Waste Department. Discussion items include the status of ARPA funds, an insurance claim for a Mack truck, a copier lease update, and selection of roads for the remaining rebuild bond obligation, along with proposals for CR 93 slope failure repair.
- Motion to adopt minutes from July 8, 2024 meeting and work session
- Motion to approve reclassification of Enforcement Officer for Solid Waste Department
- Discussion on status of ARPA funds
- Roads selection for remaining rebuild bond obligation
- CR 93 slope failure repair proposals
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will consider approving minutes, revised organizational charts for Solid Waste and Jackson County Park, job descriptions for new positions, and an ALDOT Section 5311 grant application for the Council on Aging. During the work session, they will discuss garbage truck issues, adding a custodian position, and a resurfacing project suggestion.
- Motion to approve ALDOT Section 5311 grant application and resolution for Council on Aging
- Motion to approve revised organizational chart for Solid Waste Department
- Motion to approve job description for Equipment Operator at Solid Waste Department
- Motion to approve revised organizational chart for Jackson County Park
- Work session discussion on resurfacing project suggestion for FAEF and remaining rebuild bond obligation
County Commission Agendas
The commission will vote on funding for Liberty Learning and authorizing the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Director. Discussion items include courthouse contracts, solid waste repairs, and updates on tornado cleanup.
- Funding for Liberty Learning
- Hiring recommendation for Parks and Recreation Director
- Courthouse and Liberty Lane contract discussion
- Solid Waste roof repair and surplus service truck
- Tornado cleanup update
County Commission Agendas
The commission will vote on appointing members to the E-911 Board and Economic Development Authority. Discussion topics include cybersecurity grants, courthouse contracts, and park maintenance.
- Appoint two members to the E-911 Board
- Appoint one member to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board
- State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program agreement
- Pavilion fencing quotes
- Surplus of two mowers
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will consider several equipment purchases for the Solid Waste Department, County Park, and Sheriff’s Office. The agenda also includes a vote on 2024 road selections and emergency declaration authority. Discussion items include potential holiday changes and bank quotes.
- Approval of 2024 road selections
- Purchase of roll-off dumpsters for Solid Waste Department
- Purchase of service truck for Solid Waste Department
- Purchase of a mower for Jackson County Park
- Awarding bid for Sheriff’s ballistic protective equipment
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2024, with several action items including approving minutes, purchasing a used forklift for the Solid Waste Department, declaring a garbage truck surplus, and authorizing check signatures that remove Bob Manning and add Matthew Hamrick as County Administrator. The work session will discuss solid waste equipment, park improvements, road selections, and tornado recovery.
- Purchase of 2019 Hyundai diesel forklift for Solid Waste Department
- Surplus of 2017 garbage truck for Solid Waste Department
- Approve signatures for warrants effective June 1, 2024, removing Bob Manning and adding Matthew Hamrick as County Administrator
- Discussion: purchase of roll-off dumpsters and 2024 Ford 350 service truck
- Discussion: 2024 road selections and County Road 93
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting and work session on May 13, 2024. The commission will vote on adopting prior meeting minutes and approving budget amendments for ARPA expenditures and property insurance. During the work session, they will discuss surplus and purchase of solid waste vehicles, tornado response, and a TV viewing market update.
- Budget amendment for ARPA expenditures
- Budget amendment for property insurance
- Surplus of 2017 garbage truck
- Purchase of service truck and fork truck
- Tornado response update
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2024, with several action items, including adopting the minutes from the March 25 meeting, approving the annual TARCOG contract for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for the Council on Aging, and appointing a member to the Department of Human Resources Board. The work session will include discussions on a KPS update, TV viewing market area, ARPA amendment, property insurance amendment, a solid waste driver job description, cameras at public works, and the Sportsman's Landing boat ramp. The meeting will also include public comments, staff reports, and comments from commissioners.
- Motion to adopt minutes from March 25, 2024 meeting and work session
- Motion to approve and sign annual TARCOG contract for SHIP for Council on Aging
- Motion to appoint member to Department of Human Resources Board
- Discussion on ARPA amendment and property insurance amendment
- Discussion on cameras at Public Works and Sportsman's Landing boat ramp
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, starting with routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from the March 11 meeting. The main action item is a motion to approve and sign a supplemental agreement for Federal Aid Project No. LRSI-3624, which concerns utility relocation. During the work session, the commission will discuss public works topics including the Safety Action Plan projects, strip paving plan, slope failure status, and the 2024 Local Road Plan. The meeting will also include public comments, staff reports, and comments from commissioners.
- Motion to approve and sign Federal Aid Project No. LRSI-3624 supplemental agreement for utility relocation
- Discussion of Safety Action Plan projects
- Discussion of strip paving plan
- Discussion of slope failure status
- Discussion of 2024 Local Road Plan
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on awarding a bid and signing a contract for a community safe room at Skyline School, and on approving a roof replacement for KC's BBQ Building in Jackson County Park. They will also discuss a copier contract, a solid waste service truck purchase, a driver job description, County Road 33 plans, and a utility relocation agreement.
- Award bid and sign contract for community safe room at Skyline School
- Approve roof replacement on KC's BBQ Building in Jackson County Park
- Discuss copier contract
- Discuss purchase of service truck and Driver II job description for Solid Waste
- Discuss County Road 33 plan and Federal Aid Project No. LRSI-3624 supplemental agreement
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on several motions, including a jail budget amendment, funding for a rescue squad vehicle, and moving the Hytop precinct polling location. They will also consider a revised classification plan and organizational chart for the Sheriff's Office, and appointments to boards. Discussion items include updates on JMR+H, hiring policy, park projects, and County Road 38.
- MOU with ADEM for Solid Waste Department
- Funding support for Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad vehicle replacement
- Budget amendment for jail
- Resolution changing Hytop precinct polling location from Hytop Town Hall to Hytop Community Center
- Revised classification plan from Pistol Permit Clerk to Clerk II in Sheriff's Office
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission is holding a special work session on February 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM at the Public Works Building. The only item on the agenda is discussion of the county road plan. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of the county road plan
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 26, 2024, with several action items including adopting minutes, approving a resolution regarding Amendment I, and declaring two garbage trucks and a camper as surplus. The work session will discuss updates on courthouse renovations, a rescue squad vehicle replacement, solid waste fleet surplus and purchase, jail budget, and public works truck purchases.
- Approve resolution regarding Amendment I
- Surplus of 2 garbage trucks for Solid Waste Department
- Surplus of camper for Jackson County Park
- Discussion: JMR+H 100% update on courthouse renovations and Liberty Lane building
- Discussion: Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad vehicle replacement
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on awarding a contract for four community safe rooms at Pisgah, North Sand Mountain, Section, and Woodville schools, and approve hiring recommendations for three vacant positions. The work session includes discussions on a resiliency plan, surplus equipment, and truck purchases.
- Award contract for community safe rooms at Pisgah, North Sand Mountain, Section, and Woodville schools
- Approve hiring for Appraiser I in Mapping and Appraisal Office
- Approve hiring for Driver/Collector at Solid Waste Department
- Approve hiring for Facility Floater at Solid Waste Department
- Discuss surplus garbage trucks and fleet truck purchases
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to approve the agenda, adopt minutes from the December 20, 2023 meeting, and consider a motion to approve the Rebuild Alabama grant selection for 2024. During the work session, they will discuss a mobile home at North Sand Mountain Park. The meeting includes public comments and reports from staff.
- Motion to approve Rebuild Alabama grant selection for 2024
- Discussion of mobile home at North Sand Mountain Park
- Adoption of minutes from December 20, 2023 meeting and work session
County Commission Agendas
The Jackson County Commission will vote on several items, including repairs for County Road 119, a flood plain ordinance, and the purchase and installation of a camping reservation system at Jackson County Park. They will also consider the FY 2023 County Rebuild Alabama annual report, a contract for mortuary transport services, a budget amendment for those services, the surplus of a mobile home at North Sand Mountain Park, and a quote for a voting machine custodian. The meeting includes a work session with updates on JMR+H and ARPA funds, plus reports from staff and comments from commissioners.
- Motion to approve repairs for County Road 119
- Motion to approve flood plain ordinance
- Motion to approve purchase and installation of camping reservation system at Jackson County Park
- Motion to approve and sign contract for mortuary transport services
- Motion to approve budget amendment for mortuary transport services