Commission Meeting Minutes
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, November 24, 2025
5:37pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:37pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Chairman Mercer gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hines led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve America’s Semiquincentennial Anniversary Proclamation (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Minutes of the November 10, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of November 1, 2025 through November 14, 2025 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Jackson moved to appoint Bill Franklin to the Carastar Health Board (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Davis moved to approve two Resolutions supporting the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) legislative efforts for the 2026 legislative session (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve advertising proposed local legislation regarding the pistol permit fee (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve financing (5) five motor graders, (8) eight dump trucks, and (2) two lowboy tractors with Trustmark Bank and authorizing Chairman and CEOO to sign the necessary documents (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commission Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve rejecting Bid Inquiry 2026-PW7 Bridge Maintenance - Painting to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Bid Inquiry 2026-PW8 Bridge Guardrail Installation and Repair to the lowest responsible bidder (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 9)
- Approve proposed plat for Cales Place Plat 1 [1 lot] (attachment 10)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Michael Ingram, Equipment Operator I, effective 11/25/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of resignation of Taylor Hester, Corrections Officer, effective 11/13/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of hire of Andrew Finney, Corrections Officer (replace N. Tuck), effective 11/17/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of hire of James Smith, Corrections Officer (replace S. Lusk), effective 11/24/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of hire of Angela Hall, School Resource Deputy (replace S. Duncan), effective 12/1/2025 (attachment 15)
- Notification of retirement of Jason Chambers, Captain, effective 12/31/2025 (attachment 16)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:17pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:17pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Davis gave the Invocation. Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC Raider team cadet led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Special Presentation:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Resolution recognizing Stanhope Elmore High School JROTC Raider Team for winning the Alabama Raider Challenge (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Regular Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the October 27, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 18, 2025 through October 31, 2025 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve renewal of Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC Governmental Affairs Consulting Service contract for 2026 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Resolution Appointing License Inspector to oversee enforcement of the Elmore County Logging Notice Ordinance (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve proposed plat for Ridge Phase IX [18 lots] (attachment 5)
- Approve surplus of vehicles for Public Works Department and authorize sale through Gov Deals (attachment 6)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Sophia Glenn, Project Inspector, effective 11/13/2025 (attachment 7)
- Notification of termination of Shara Lusk, Corrections Officer, effective 10/23/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of resignation of Nathaniel Tuck, Captain, effective 11/1/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of termination of Brian “Scott” Duncan, School Resource Deputy, effective 11/3/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of resignation of Chad Wood, Environmental Officer, effective 1/5/2026 (attachment 11)
- Notification of hire of Pershaana Harden, Tag Clerk (replace J. Fomby), effective 11/17/2025 (attachment 12)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Monday, October 27, 2025
5:25pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:25pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Hines gave the Invocation. Commissioner Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, and Chairman Bart Mercer. Commissioner Desirae Lewis Jackson was not present for the meeting. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the October 14, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and all Commissioners present voted unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 4, 2025 through October 17, 2025 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hill moved to approve Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve Operation Green Light Resolution (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve awarding Region 4 Debris Removal Monitoring contract for the ACCA Alabama County Joint Bid Program to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve (5) five-year Lighting Service Agreement with Alabama Power for lighting upgrades at the Elmore County Public Works Facility (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 6)
- Approve proposed plat for Carter’s Creek Plat 1 [1 lot] (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of promotion of Kathleen Guy, Equipment Operator II to Sign Shop Supervisor (replace J. Jarrett), effective 10/20/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of promotion of Michael Gearreald, Civil Process Server to Deputy, effective 8/22/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of hire of Kaleb Mann, Corrections Officer, effective 9/3/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of reassignment of Michael Shirah, Investigator, effective 9/7/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of hire of Landin Hewitt, Corrections Officer (replace J. Stroud), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of military leave for Tyler Lammers, Corrections Officer, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of return from military duty of Kasey Kilpatrick, Corrections Officer (replace T. Lammers), effective 10/9/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of retirement of Kimberly Tankersley, Probate Court Clerk, effective 12/1/2025 (attachment 15)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Hines moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Elmore County Commission
Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
5:13pm
MINUTES
The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:13pm in the Elmore County Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mercer. Commissioner Jackson gave the Invocation. Chairman Mercer led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the September 22, 2025 Commission Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of September 13, 2025 through October 3, 2025 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Commissioner Hill moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Application for Dollar General Store 31234 by DOLGENCORP, LLC located at 3751 Firetower Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
New Business:
Commissioner Hines moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute (2) two-year agreement with Principal for life and vision benefits effective January 1, 2026 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.
Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:
- Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 4)
- Approve proposed plat for Bryce Ridge Plat 1 [48 lots] (attachment 5)
- Approve revised Job Description for Chief Information Officer (attachment 6)
- Approve Family Medical Leave Request for Bridget Lewis, Recording Clerk (attachment 7)
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.
Personnel Notifications:
- Notification of resignation of Josh Keebler, Project Inspector III, effective 10/3/2025 (attachment 8)
- Notification of hire of Brady Amerson, Equipment Operator I, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 9)
- Notification of hire of Seth Deloney, Equipment Operator I (replace K. Vickers), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 10)
- Notification of promotion of Jackson Jarrett, Construction Supervisor to Assistant Superintendent (replace M. Savage), effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 11)
- Notification of resignation of Paul Sumpter, Corrections Officer, effective 9/18/2025 (attachment 12)
- Notification of hire of Abby Middlebrooks, Corrections Officer (replace P. Sumpter), effective 9/29/2025 (attachment 13)
- Notification of hire of John “Troy” Evans, School Resource Officer, effective 11/3/2025 (attachment 14)
- Notification of hire of Karen Alford, Collections Clerk (replace L. White), effective 9/29/2025 (attachment 15)
- Notification of hire of Tara Sides, Director of Administration, effective 10/6/2025 (attachment 16)
There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the Work Session. There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.
