Lee County public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, addressing old and new business. Key items include updates on ARPA-funded projects (youth center, mental health facility, Beauregard Park Road, Loachapoka broadband), a work session on dirt road paving, and a first reading for a second opening on the Smiths Station Fire Protection District Board. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for minutes and claims, and a reminder that the second December meeting is cancelled.
- ARPA funds for Lee County Youth Development Center, EAMC Mental Health Facility, and Beauregard Park Road
- Update on Loachapoka Broadband ARPA project
- Set work session on dirt road paving
- 1st reading for second opening on Smiths Station Fire Protection District Board
- ABC application for retail beer & table wine license for Country Market 368 (D4)
The Commission approved several ARPA-funded allocations for mental health services and infrastructure. Other actions included establishing quarterly free disposal days and extending county benefits to the Board of Registrars.
- Allocated up to $100,000 in ARPA funds to Lee County Youth Development Center Inc. (unanimous)
- Allocated up to $4,000,000 for a new mental health facility via East Alabama Healthcare Authority (unanimous)
- Allocated up to $206,383.81 in ARPA funds for Beauregard Recreational Park road, roundabout, and fencing (unanimous)
- Authorized quarterly 'Free Disposal Days' at five locations starting January 6, 2024 (unanimous)
- Appointed Aric Andrade to the Smiths Station Fire Protection District Board on first reading (unanimous)
- Approved retail beer and wine license transfer for Country Market 368 (unanimous)
- Authorized appointed Lee County Board of Registrars to participate in county benefits effective immediately (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for January 29, 2024, regarding right-of-way vacation on Lee Road 394 (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda, and old and new business. Key items include a second reading on opening the Smiths Station Fire Protection District, a final plat approval for The Cottages at Southern Ridge Estates, and a discussion on moving Parks & Rec to the Highway Dept. Several items are discussions or requests, not final decisions.
- Final plat approval for The Cottages at Southern Ridge Estates
- 2nd reading on first opening of Smiths Station Fire Protection District
- Discussion of moving Parks & Rec Dept. to Highway Dept
- Proposed local legislation by Sheriff Jones
- Deputy Coroner status change from contract to salaried
The Commission authorized a two-year contract with Avenu Insights for tax collection and awarded a $435,000 bid for the Loachapoka Community Park project. Other actions included updating polling locations and allocating ARPA funds to a youth center.
- Approved two-year contract with Avenu Insights for sales and use tax collection (unanimous)
- Awarded $435,000 Loachapoka Community Park project bid to Beasley Construction Services, Inc. (unanimous)
- Appropriated $100,000 from ARPA Funds to Lee County Youth Development Center (unanimous)
- Rescinded approval of lounge liquor license for Thirstys at 9720 Lee Road 240 (unanimous)
- Approved updated voting precincts as presented (unanimous)
- Approved moving Parks Department under Highway Department effective Jan 1, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved plat for The Cottages at Southern Ridge Estates (unanimous)
- Changed two deputy coroners from contract workers to salaried employees up to $25,000 annually (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, addressing old and new business. Key items include the second reading of a vacancy on the Beulah Utilities Board, tax collection and administration, FY 2024 outside appropriations, a budget replacement, and a gas tax fund adjustment. New business includes changes to polling places, a Kronos timekeeping system, a local roads safety initiative award, an ARPA stormwater grant, non-county maintained paved roads, and awarding broadband ARPA projects.
- FY 2024 Outside Appropriations
- Replace 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
- 2024 Gas Tax Fund Budget Adjustment
- ARPA Stormwater Grant Award
- Award Broadband ARPA Projects
The Commission awarded nearly $1 million in ARPA broadband grants to three regions and authorized the implementation of new polling places. It also approved $1.45 million in outside agency appropriations and a replacement FY2023-2024 budget.
- Awarded broadband grants: $345,129.08 to Point Broadband, $169,532.74 and $469,769.45 to R.M. Greene, Inc. (unanimous)
- Authorized implementation of new polling places in Waverly, Marvyn, and Auburn (unanimous)
- Approved $1,450,000 in FY2024 Outside Agency Appropriations (unanimous)
- Approved replacement FY 2023-2024 Budget, including $2.5M transfer for Highway Complex (4-1)
- Approved FY2024 Gas Tax Fund budget adjustment for asphalt emulsion tank (unanimous)
- Authorized $387,994.50 LRSI funding agreement for Lee Road 188 widening (unanimous)
- Approved $150,000 ADEM grant for culvert replacement (unanimous)
- Appointed Shane Blakenship to Smiths Station Fire Protection District Board (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will hear updates on the dirt road paving program and free disposal days, consider bids for Glock handguns and a Ford Expedition, and discuss broadband access in District 5. The agenda also includes several financial items, such as budget adjustments and renewal agreements.
- Bid #2024-01 for 100 or more Glock handguns
- Bid #2023-19 for one or more 2024 Ford Expedition
- Broadband in District 5 and other community concerns
- Master Services Agreement with AUBix
- 2024 Gas Tax Fund Budget Adjustment
The Commission approved a $4 million funding commitment for a mental health facility and awarded a contract for 100 handguns. Officials also rescinded a previous resolution regarding tax collection to allow for further vendor proposals.
- Approved $4M allocation for EAMC Mental Health facility (unanimous)
- Awarded Bid#2024-01 for 100 Glock handguns to GT Distributors for $88,682.64 (unanimous)
- Rescinded September 11, 2023 resolution regarding tax administration and collection (unanimous)
- Appointed Josh Datnoff as District 1 representative to Lee County Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Authorized Highway Department to provide site work and waive inspection fees for Farmville Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
- Approved three-year master services agreement with AUBix for offsite data storage (unanimous)
- Authorized Sheriff to negotiate for one Ford Expedition after no bids were returned (unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputies Jared Corbett and Shawn McDevitt (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission will conduct a regular meeting including public comment and a consent agenda. The agenda includes discussions on mental health facility funding, subdivision plats, and a speed limit reduction on Lee Road 65.
- Funding for the Proposed EAMC Mental Health Facility
- Final Plat Approval for Division of Tract B1 Daughtery Subdivision
- Final Plat Approval for Williams Frazier Subdivision
- Speed Limit Reduction for Lee Road 65
- Salary Increase Request for Commander of Uniform Patrol Division
The Commission authorized the Highway Department to perform sitework for the Loachapoka Community Park project and approved a 7% salary increase for the Sheriff's Office uniform patrol commander. Other actions included approving two subdivision plats and reducing the speed limit on a portion of Lee Road 65.
- Approved consent agenda items (4-0-1)
- Approved Hudmon Construction's bid withdrawal for Loachapoka Park and requested bid bond forfeiture (unanimous)
- Authorized Highway Department to perform sitework for Loachapoka Community Park Project (unanimous)
- Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for Board of Education grant applications (unanimous)
- Approved 7% salary increase for Commander of the uniform patrol division (unanimous)
- Approved lounge retail liquor license for Happy Hour Cigar Wine Spirits (unanimous)
- Approved final plats for Daughtery Subdivision and Williams Frazier Subdivision (unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit from 35 mph to 20 mph on dirt portion of Lee Road 65 (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission will conduct a regular meeting including public comment and a consent agenda. New business items include discussions on dirt road concerns, handgun procurement results, and speed limit reductions.
- Results of Bid #2023-13 for 40 or more Glock 9mm Handguns
- Speed limit reductions for Lee Road 202, Lee Road 64, and Lee Road 65
- FY2023-2024 Operational Budget
- Oak Creek Subdivision dirt road concerns on Lee Road 326
- Maintenance Bids for FY2023-2024
The Commission approved a $62.35 million operational budget and a 5% cost-of-living pay increase. Other actions included reducing speed limits on two county roads and updating the county's substance abuse policy.
- Adopted FY2023-2024 Operational Budget of $62,352,918 (unanimous)
- Approved 5% pay plan increase effective Oct. 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Set Coroner pay at $62,000 and Chief Deputy Coroner pay at $31,000 (unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph on Lee Road 202 (unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit from 45 mph to 25 mph on Lee Road 64 (unanimous)
- Approved updated Substance Abuse Policy regarding medical marijuana and DOT standards (unanimous)
- Granted one-day special event retail license to B and B Beverage Management for Oct. 20 (unanimous)
- Authorized Revenue Commissioner to notify licensing agents of personal property insolvents (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss several final plat approvals for subdivisions and property divisions. The body is also scheduled to review noise ordinance violation appeals and evaluate the County Engineer and EMA Director.
- Final Plat Approval for Goat Rock Ridge Subdivision, Phase III and Phase IV
- Final Plat Approval for LeFranc Parcel B-3A Property Division
- Columbus-Phenix City MPO Resolution for resurfacing Lee Road 235
- ABC Lounge Retail Liquor License Application for Thirstys
- Noise Ordinance Violation Appeals
The Commission amended a previous resolution to remove the Lee Road 76 project from ARPA funding due to increased costs. It also approved merit increases for the County Engineer and EMA Director and appointed members to several county boards.
- Reduced ARPA allocation for Loachapoka Water Authority to $2,561,070 and removed Lee Road 76 project
- Approved 4% merit increase for County Engineer Justin Hardee
- Approved 4% merit increase for EMA Director Rita Smith
- Appointed Roberta H. Greene and Debra Beil to Horseshoe Bend Regional Library Board
- Appointed Richard B. Curry, Jr., Cecil M. Yarbrough, and Angie Burque to Dept of Human Resources Board
- Reappointed George Ervin to Lee County Youth Development Center Board
- Approved lounge retail liquor-Class II license for Thirstys
- Approved special event retail license for B and B Management for October 6, 2023
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to address new business including a tax abatement for Kraem USA, Inc. and the Rebuild Alabama Act. The meeting includes a review of bid results for Loachapoka Park and will conclude with a budget work session.
- Tax abatement for Kraem USA, Inc.
- Bid results for Loachapoka Park
- Rebuild Alabama Act and the County Transportation Plan
- Final Subdivision Plat for Zachry Howard S/D
- Educational Reimbursement Requests from Sheriff Jones
The Lee County Commission approved the 2024 County Transportation Plan and a 10-year tax abatement for Kraem USA, Inc. The board also approved a subdivision plat and several board appointments. A discussion regarding the Loachapoka Water Authority project was tabled.
- Approved 2024 County Transportation Plan for 9 projects totaling $2,373,810.00 (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year tax abatement for Kraem USA, Inc. investment of $13,235,995 (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Zachry Howard Subdivision (unanimous)
- Appointed Harold Whatley and Richard Newton to Lee County Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Shawn McDevitt (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and procurement card transactions (unanimous)
- Tabled Loachapoka Water Authority project discussion
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to address new business including a noise ordinance appeal and updates on Loachapoka water projects. The body will also consider a liquor license transfer and a subdivision plat. The meeting concludes with an executive session regarding a potential real property purchase.
- Noise Ordinance Violations Appeal
- IAC Update regarding Loachapoka Water Projects
- Transfer of Lounge Liquor License for The Tavern at Lake Harding
- Final Subdivision Plat for Zachry Howard S/D
- Executive Session regarding potential real property purchase
The Commission voted to affirm noise ordinance citations following an appeal and authorized a request for an Attorney General's opinion regarding public records for delinquent garbage customers. Other actions included approving a liquor license transfer and educational reimbursements for deputies.
- Affirmed noise ordinance citations (4-1)
- Authorized request for Attorney General's opinion on disclosing delinquent garbage customers (Unanimous)
- Approved lounge retail liquor license transfer for The Tavern at Lake Harding (Unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputies Ben Causland and Jared Corbett (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and July 31, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Reappointed George Dyar, Barbara Patton, and Lee Roy Kelly to the E911 Board (Unanimous)
General
The Lee County Commission will meet to review various administrative requests and infrastructure updates. The body is discussing broadband expansion grants, solid waste billing transitions, and several road and park projects.
- Bid #2023-12 for 10 or more Panasonic Toughbook Computers for Sheriff Jones
- Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program amended projects
- Amendments to Solid Waste Billing Guidelines
- Updates on Goat Rock Ridge Phase II and Halawakee Creek Landing Phase 3
- Adopt-A-Mile application for Lee Road 265
The Commission approved amended priority areas for the Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program, increasing the total to 44.8 miles. The county was awarded $250,000 for a bridge replacement and $150,000 for stormwater cross drains. Other actions included approving board compensation increases and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office.
- Approved amended broadband priority project areas and grant applications (Unanimous)
- Awarded $37,500 contract to Mobile Communications for 10 Panasonic Toughbook computers (Unanimous)
- Approved compensation increase for Beulah Utilities District chairman ($400 to $600) and board members ($200 to $400) (Unanimous)
- Nominated Goode G. Dorman, III, James A. Conner, Jr., and Kenneth Carter to the Board of Equalization (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and July 10 minutes (4-0-1)
- Authorized Judge English to draft a contract for CAO Holly Leverette (Unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Hayden Greenlee (Unanimous)
- Nominated Commissioner Cannon to the 2023-2024 ACCA Legislative Committee (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss a retail liquor license and a state energy grant application. The body will also review educational reimbursement requests and a citizen complaint.
- ABC Lounge Retail Liquor License for Big Dads Package Store 2
- ADECA State Energy Program Grant Application
- Educational Reimbursement Requests
- Elizabeth Burton Complaint
The Commission approved a liquor license for Big Dads Package Store 2 and authorized a grant application for energy-efficient field lighting. Educational reimbursements for two deputies and the consent agenda were also approved.
- Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and June 26, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license application for Big Dads Package Store 2 at 10 Lee Road 189 Suite A, Opelika, AL
- Approved educational reimbursements for Deputies Shawn McDevitt and Ben Causland (unanimous)
- Authorized Judge English to sign ADECA State Energy Program Grant application for LED lighting (unanimous)
County Commission
The Commission will conduct a regular meeting including public comment and a consent agenda. The agenda includes discussions on tax abatement, various grant applications, and subdivision matters.
- Tax Abatement Application from TSP Technologies, Inc.
- Bridge Investment Program Grant Application
- ARPA Storm Water Grant Application
- Goat Rock Ridge, Phase I Subdivision
- Adopt-A-Mile Application
The Lee County Commission approved a 10-year tax abatement for a new CSP Technologies, Inc. distribution center. The board also appointed two members to local boards and approved a subdivision plat and a bridge grant application.
- Approved 10-year tax abatement for CSP Technologies, Inc. distribution center
- Approved $1,212 local match for a joint Bridge Investment Program Planning Grant
- Appointed John Wood to the Lee County Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Appointed Valerie Gray to the East Alabama Health Care Authority Board (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Goat Rock Ridge Phase 1 Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved Adopt-A-Mile request for Beulah Friends of the Community, Inc. on Lee Road 270 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and June 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
County Commission
The commission is meeting to consider the Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program and the allocation of ARPA funds. The body will also discuss funding for the Lee County Youth Development Center and various liquor license applications.
- Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program and ARPA funds allocation
- Funding for Lee County Youth Development Center
- Bid #2023-11 for Dive Team Equipment
- Liquor and beer license applications for a package store and 1st Choice Quick Stop
- Goat Rock Ridge, Phase I Subdivision
The Commission approved a resolution to use ARPA funds to expand broadband fiber optic infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas. Other actions included appointing a member to the East Alabama Mental Health Board and awarding a contract for dive team equipment.
- Allocated up to $4,392,071 in ARPA funds for the Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program (Unanimous)
- Appointed Lauren Penton to the East Alabama Mental Health Board for a six-year term (Unanimous)
- Awarded Bid #2023-11 to Dive Rescue International for $37,545.75 for six dive team outfits (Unanimous)
- Approved retail liquor Class II license for Package Store at 1522 Lee Road 379 (Unanimous)
- Approved retail beer and table wine license for 1st Choice Quick Stop at 1520 Lee Road 379 (Unanimous)
- Approved motion to change the Commission Office Post Office Box number (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including claims and May 30, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
- Scheduled ARPA funding work session for June 26 at 4:00 p.m. (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the Broadband Expansion Grant Program. The agenda includes updates on water infrastructure in Loachapoka and a report on unauthorized paving of Lee Road 321.
- Approval of the Lee County Broadband Expansion Grant Program and Application
- Allocation of ARPA funds
- Loachapoka ARPA Water Infrastructure Projects Allocation Amendment
- Cooperative Agreement with Alabama Department of Transportation for Digital Ortho
- Discussion regarding unauthorized paving of Lee Road 321
The Commission voted to stop all maintenance of Lee Road 321 due to unauthorized paving and adopted a new policy for private improvements on public roads. Other actions included approving a property software conversion and a mapping grant.
- Removed Lee Road 321 from county maintenance and the Highway Reference Guide (Unanimous)
- Adopted new 'Policy for Private Improvements on Public Roads and/or Rights-of-Way' (Unanimous)
- Approved $296,640 agreement with Ingenuity, Inc. for property software conversion (Unanimous)
- Authorized $12,000 ALDOT grant for digital ortho-photography and mapping (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 report of Insolvencies, Errors and Taxes in Litigation (Unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement for three deputies (Unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Abel Division of parcels C-5 and B-2 (Unanimous)
- Tabled allocation for broadband expansion grant program (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and administrative matters. Key items include road repaving and a property transfer to the City of Opelika.
- Repaving of Lee Road 182 and 183
- Resolution transferring property to the City of Opelika
- Final Plat Approval for Halawakee Creek Landing Subdivision, Phase 2
- Discussion of Probate Judge's salary increase
- Retail Beer and Retail Table Wine Application for Liberty Express Food Mart
The Lee County Commission unanimously approved a $5,400 annual agreement with ThreatAdvice for cybersecurity education and awareness training for 150 county employees. The commission also unanimously approved a resolution asking the state legislature to raise the Probate Judge's salary from $129,855 to $150,000, appointed Jacob Geiger to the Recreation Board, approved a final plat for Halawakee Creek Landing Phase 2, and authorized the transfer of nine open-top containers to Opelika for $2,000 each.
- Approved $5,400 cybersecurity training agreement with ThreatAdvice (unanimous)
- Approved resolution requesting Probate Judge salary increase to $150,000 (unanimous)
- Appointed Jacob Geiger as District 4 Recreation Board representative (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Halawakee Creek Landing Phase 2 subdivision (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of nine open-top containers to City of Opelika at $2,000 each (unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Vintel Thomas (unanimous)
- Approved alcohol license transfer for Liberty Express Food Mart (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and prior minutes (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will discuss several new business items including a resolution for an additional Circuit Judgeship and a water authority project. The body is also reviewing bids for vehicles and road striping.
- Resolution in support of an additional Circuit Judgeship
- Proposal from DocuStor for Professional Scanning and Cloud Services
- Resolution relating to ARPA Water Authority Project for Smith's Water and Sewer Authority
- Results of Bid #2023-10 for a 2019 or new Chrysler Pacifica
- Results of FY 2023 Local Striping Bid (LCP 41-SRPM-23)
The Commission denied a request to vacate Lee Road 196 following a public hearing. Other actions included allocating ARPA funds for water infrastructure and supporting legislation for an additional circuit judgeship.
- Denied petition to vacate Lee Road 196 (unanimous)
- Approved allocation of up to $4,166,952.38 in ARPA funds to Smiths Water & Sewer Authority (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting Senate Bill 144 for an additional circuit judgeship (unanimous)
- Approved $28,606.56 bid from King Honda for one Chrysler Pacifica Limited vehicle (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with DocuStor for scanning and cloud services (unanimous)
- Approved contract amendment with Ingenuity Software to extend expiration to September 30, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved retail beer and table wine license for Sistrunks (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and April 10, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will discuss infrastructure maintenance, including road resurfacing and concrete pipe bids. The body is also considering final plat approvals for two subdivisions and updates to bulk waste collection rules.
- Final Plat Approval for Tillery Subdivision
- Final Plat Approval for Daniel Lakes Subdivision
- Local Resurfacing Bid #LCP 41-RALR-23
- Maintenance Bid #2023-09 Class 3 Reinforced T&G Concrete Pipe
- Speed limit reduction on Lee Road 257
The Commission approved funding for water infrastructure projects via ARPA and authorized civil action against a vendor for non-delivery of rifles. Other actions included approving two subdivision plats, reducing a speed limit on Lee Road 257, and appointing a member to the Beauregard Water Authority Board.
- Appointed Dave Ketchen to the Beauregard Water Authority Board (4-1)
- Authorized civil action against Gulf Coast Tactical for non-delivery of rifles (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA funding up to $2,807,474.89 for Beauregard Water Authority projects (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA funding up to $1,791,500 for Loachapoka Water Authority projects (unanimous)
- Approved final plats for Tillery Subdivision and Daniel Lakes Subdivision (unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 257 from 45 mph to 30 mph (unanimous)
- Rejected $1,791,868.95 resurfacing bid from D&J Enterprises, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved $27,000 budget adjustment for Agricultural Center kitchen floor repairs (unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will discuss broadband internet and the adoption of an updated building and administrative code. The body is also reviewing several board appointments and intergovernmental agreements.
- Restaurant Retail Liquor Application for San Miguel Mexican Cuisine
- Bid #2023-07 for a 2023 Passenger Van for Coroner's Office
- Bid #2023-08 for two 2023 3/4 Ton Crew Cab Pickups
- Intergovernmental Support Agreement with US Army
- Updated Building and Administrative Code adoption
The Commission updated the county's building and administrative codes to the 2021 editions, effective May 1, 2023. The board also approved several board appointments, vehicle purchases, and an intergovernmental agreement with the US Army.
- Adopted 2021 Building and Administrative Codes (Unanimous)
- Appointed Dave Ketchen to Beauregard Water Authority Board (4-0-1)
- Reappointed George R. Ervin and David Taylor to Loachapoka Water Authority (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Adam Littleton and Jason Flowers to Smiths Water and Sewer Authority Board (3-0-1)
- Reappointed William A. Parker, Jr. and Edgar Adams to Alternative Sentencing Board (Unanimous)
- Approved Intergovernmental Support Agreement with US Army for confinement services (Unanimous)
- Approved restaurant retail liquor license for San Miguel Mexican Cuisine (Unanimous)
- Awarded passenger van bid to Honda of Jasper for $42,909 and truck bid to Langley Motor Company for $133,799.36 (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will receive reports on a broadband feasibility study, solid waste, and building and administrative codes. The body will also consider educational reimbursement requests and ABC applications.
- Broadband Feasibility Study results presented by Dan Mellott of Sain Associates
- Solid Waste update from John McDonald
- Building and Administrative Code update from Joel Hubbard
- Educational Reimbursement Requests from Sheriff Jones
- ABC Applications from B&B Beverage Management for two events in District 5
The Commission approved two one-day special events retail licenses for B & B Beverage Management and educational reimbursement for two deputies. The board also approved the consent agenda and tabled a Beauregard Water Authority Board appointment to the March 27 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including claims, procurement card transactions, and Feb 27 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement requests for Deputy Jared Corbett and Deputy Shawn McDevitt (unanimous)
- Approved special events retail license for B & B Beverage Management for April 1 at 21 Acres (unanimous)
- Approved special events retail license for B & B Beverage Management for April 13 at Legacy at Serenity Farms (unanimous)
- Tabled Beauregard Water Authority Board appointment to March 27 meeting (unanimous)
County Commission
The commission will consider bids for equipment installation and crack sealing. The meeting includes reports from the Coroner's Office, EMA, and a community clean-up. Members will also review a job description for the Human Resources Director.
- Bid #2023-04 for Equipment Installation
- Bid #2023 Crack Sealing Bid LCP 41-PP-23
- Educational Reimbursement Request for Sheriff Jones
- Transportation of Decedents
- Human Resources Director Job Description
The Commission awarded contracts for road crack sealing and patrol vehicle equipment. It also authorized the purchase of a decedent transport van for the Coroner's Office and appointed two members to the Recreation Board.
- Approved $186,480 bid to Gordon Company, Inc. for road crack sealing
- Approved $155,351 bid to Mobile Communications for patrol vehicle equipment
- Approved up to $58,000 from General Fund for Coroner's Office transport van
- Appointed Jeff Wooley to Lee County Recreation Board (District 4)
- Reappointed Rex Barr to Lee County Recreation Board (District 3)
- Approved educational reimbursement request for Deputy Jared Corbett
- Approved updated Human Resources Director job description at Pay Grade 202
- Approved consent agenda including claims and February 13, 2023 minutes
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss rural internet and the annual levy of alcoholic beverage fees. The body is also considering speed limit reductions for two county roads and the allocation of ARPA funds for an engineering complex.
- Speed limit reduction for Lee Roads 371 & 785
- Allocation of ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds for Engineering Complex
- FY2023-2024 Annual Levy of Alcoholic Beverage Fees
- Hearing for Lee Road 196 Vacation
- ABC License applications for Premium Pours Bartending and Happy Hour Bar and Grill
The Commission approved the use of ARPA revenue replacement funds for a new Engineering Complex and authorized a $1.89M road resurfacing project. Other actions included updating COVID-19 sick leave policies and reducing speed limits on two county roads.
- Allocated $7,663,100 in ARPA funds for Lee County Engineering Complex construction (Unanimous)
- Authorized $1,891,090.54 contract to East Alabama Paving Company for Lee Road 379 resurfacing (Unanimous)
- Approved updated COVID-19 policies, reducing new hire sick leave from 80 to 40 hours (Unanimous)
- Reduced speed limits on Lee Road 371 (45 to 25 mph) and Lee Road 785 (45 to 10 mph) (Unanimous)
- Approved FY2023-2024 Annual Levy of Alcoholic Beverages with no fee changes (Unanimous)
- Approved special events retail license for Premium Pours Bartending (Unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Restaurant Retail Liquor license for Happy Hour Bar and Grill (Unanimous)
- Created Building Maintenance Administrative Assistant position and reclassified Facility Supervisor (Unanimous)
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure projects and a tax abatement resolution. The body will also review a grant application for the 2023 Rebuild Alabama Act.
- Ad-valorem Tax Abatement Resolution for ADC300,LLC
- 2023 Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual Grant Program Application
- Columbus-Phenix City MPO Resolution for Resurfacing Lee Road 240
- Speed Limit Reduction for Lee Road 262
- Educational Reimbursement Request from Sheriff Jones
The Commission approved a tax abatement for a new distribution center and authorized several road and bridge projects. They also passed a resolution honoring the late Commissioner John Andrew Harris and approved a speed limit reduction on Lee Road 262.
- Approved 10-year tax abatement for ADC300, LLC distribution center (Unanimous)
- Approved educational reimbursement for Deputy Ben Causland (Unanimous)
- Authorized application for RAA Grant to replace bridge on Lee Road 245 (Unanimous)
- Authorized resurfacing of 4.77 miles of Lee Road 240 (Unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 262 from 45 mph to 35 mph (Unanimous)
- Renewed ACCA Liability Self-Insurance Fund participation for 2024-2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and January 9 minutes (Unanimous)
- Passed resolution honoring late Commissioner John Andrew Harris
County Commission
The Lee County Commission will discuss bid awards and the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds for the Engineering Complex Project. The body is also reviewing several board appointments and road infrastructure agreements.
- Lee County Engineering Complex Project bid award
- Federal Aid Agreement for resurfacing Lee Road 379
- Speed limit reduction for Lee Road 668
- Owner Architect Agreement for Loachapoka Park
- Lodging Tax Revenue Administration Agreement with Avenu
The Commission awarded a construction contract for the Engineering Complex and approved several board reappointments. It also authorized a federal aid agreement for road resurfacing and created a new chief billing clerk position for Environmental Services.
- Awarded $15,055,832 contract to Gamble Winter Construction, LLC for Engineering Complex (Unanimous)
- Approved $663,100 from ARPA Revenue Replacement funds for Engineering Complex (Unanimous)
- Authorized Federal Aid Agreement for resurfacing 7.762 miles of Lee Road 379 (Unanimous)
- Approved creation of chief billing clerk position at Pay Grade 115 (Unanimous)
- Reduced speed limit on Lee Road 668 from 45 mph to 25 mph (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreement with McKee & Associates for Loachapoka Community Park design (Unanimous)
- Approved three-year renewal agreement with Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC for lodgings tax (Unanimous)
- Reappointed Tara Barr, Linda Holt, Richard Key II, and Diane Carlton to various boards (Unanimous)