Commission Meeting Minutes

Elmore County Commission

Business Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2024

5:17pm

MINUTES

The Elmore County Commission met in Regular Session on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5:17pm 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, Desirae Lewis Jackson, and Chairman Bart Mercer. The following proceedings were had to wit:

Regular Business: 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Minutes of the November 13, 2024 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 November 2, 2024 through November 15, 2024 (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Commissioner Davis moved to approve a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Kent Liquors by Convenience Acquisitions Inc to DHR Management LLC at 3400 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from The Corner Store by Convenience Acquisitions Inc to DHR Management LLC at 3408 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to appoint James Brandon Cardwell, Ginger Henry, and Eric Jones to the Elmore County EMS Board (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

New Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to approve ratifying appointment of Chief Leon Smith Jr. to represent the Town of Coosada on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve ratifying appointment of Christopher Sisson to represent the Town of Elmore on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve ratifying appointment of Greg Willis to represent the City of Wetumpka on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 7). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve ratifying appointment of Asst. Chief David Rogers to represent the City of Tallassee on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 8). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve ratifying appointment of Sandy Bradshaw to represent the Town of Deatsville on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board (attachment 9). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve appointing Chairman Bart Mercer as the Commission representative on the Elmore County Emergency Medical Services Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve authorizing Chairman and COO to enter into Second Amendment to ACCA’s IAC Program Maintenance and Support Agreement (attachment 10). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve revisions to the County Credit Card Purchases Policy and Procedure and authorize Chairman and COO to execute Policy and Resolution (attachment 11). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve authorizing Chairman to execute 2024 Homeland Security Grant Awards and make necessary budget amendments to accommodate the execution of the grants (attachment 12). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 13)
• Approve revised Job Description for Election Headquarters Assistant (attachment 14)
• Approve proposed plat for Grace Landing Plat 1 [73 lots] (attachment 15)
• Approve attached list of Public Works Department equipment surplus (attachment 16)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously

Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of promotion of Justin Taylor, Corrections Officer to Lieutenant, effective 10/6/2024 (attachment 17)

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 Hill and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman

Elmore County Commission

Combined Work Session and Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

10:00am

MINUTES

Five Elmore County Commissioners were sworn into office on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom. Immediately following the swearing in, the meeting was called to order by Richie Beyer, Chief Operations Officer. Judge Bill Lewis gave the Invocation. Probate Judge John Thornton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called by Brittany Myers, Executive Assistant. There being present Commissioners Henry Hines, Brad Davis, Dennis Hill, Bart Mercer, and Desirae Lewis Jackson the following proceedings were had to wit:

Regular Business:

Commissioner Hines moved to adopt Rules of Procedure for the Elmore County Commission (attachment 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to combine Work Session and Business Meeting for this November 13, 2024 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to nominate Commissioner Mercer as Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Chief Operations Officer Beyer turned the meeting over to Chairman Mercer.

Chairman Mercer appointed Commissioner Hines as Vice-Chairman.

Commissioner Hines moved to approve the Minutes of the October 28, 2024 Commission Meeting as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve the Memorandum of Warrants for the period of October 19, 2024 to November 1, 2024 (attachment 2). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and passed unanimously.

Old Business:

Chairman Mercer read a notice of (3) appointments to the Elmore County EMS Board with the appointment due November 25, 2024. The candidates listed were James Brandon Cardwell, Ginger Henry, Lois Pribulick, and Eric Jones.

Chairman Mercer read a notice of (5) appointments to the Elmore County Health Care Authority Board, appointments due December 9, 2024. The candidates listed were Greg Willis, Dana Walters, Mark Baker, Dr. Martin Lyons, and Frank Barnett.

New Business:

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve reaffirming the remainder of the FY2025 Commission Meeting dates as previously adopted (attachment 3). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Hill moved to approve reaffirming the remainder of the FY2025 Holiday Schedule dates as previously adopted (attachment 4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5pm for a 011 – Lounge Retail Liquor - Class II (Package) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Kent Liquors by Convenience Acquisitions to DHR Management LLC at 3400 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously.

Commissioner Davis moved to approve setting a Public Hearing on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 5pm for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from The Corner Store by Convenience Acquisitions Inc to DHR Management LLC at 3408 Kent Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 (attachment 6). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hines and passed unanimously. 

Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Consent Docket as follows:

• Approve Travel Memorandum (attachment 7)
• Approve attached list of Public Works Department equipment surplus (attachment 8)

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Personnel Notifications:

• Notification of promotion of Jack Self, Equipment Operator III to Construction Supervisor, effective 11/1/2024 (attachment 9)
• Notification of hire of Cody Clements, Equipment Operator III, effective 11/4/2024 (attachment 10)
• Notification of resignation of Layton Luker, Professional Civil Engineer I, effective 11/14/2024 (attachment 11)
• Notification of hire of Kasey Kilpatrick, Corrections Officer (replace P. Nelson), effective 10/23/2024 (attachment 12)

There were no additions to the Reports to the Commission from the combined Work Session and Business Meeting.

Reports from the Commission:

Commissioner Hines stated he is very thankful to Elmore County for his re-election. He expressed that it is an honor to be able to serve Elmore County for the next 4 years. He is looking forward to helping the County move forward in a positive way. Hines also thanked his fellow Commissioners, Richie Beyer, and staff. He is looking forward to another 4 years in Elmore County.

Commissioner Davis stated he did not have a speech prepared, but will echo what Commissioner Hines stated. Davis expressed that this is an honor.

Commissioner Hill stated he is thankful for everyone here. Hill is thankful the Lord opened the door for him to become a County Commissioner and has continued to leave it open for him and his wife. Hill gives credit to his wife, who helps him on his frustrated days, she is his lifeline and keeps him grounded. The last 2 years of serving on the Elmore County Commission have been very interesting. He said all the Commissioners like each other, and it is a good feeling. He has really enjoyed being here, serving District 3 and Elmore County. He would also like to thank the staff.

Commissioner Jackson also thanked her District 5 residents for being here and for re-election for a 2^nd term. Jackson stated we are a team that will work hard together to move forward in Elmore County. She stated her District was not previously unified, it took working hard together to move her District forward in Elmore County. She stated the Commissioners all joke together, but they also handle business together. She is thankful for all the staff, family, and the COO, Richie Beyer. Jackson expressed thankfulness for being re-elected and being able to serve for the next 4 years

Chairman Mercer offered gratitude for being able to serve for another 4 years. Mercer stated this is his 3^rd term, and it is an honor to represent District 4 as well as serve as Chairman. Mercer welcomed Commissioner Davis and feels he is well prepared. He appreciates everyone being here and for all the support the Commissioners receive. Mercer stated sometimes this job is not easy, but that is what the Commissioners signed up for. Mercer expressed to the citizens that if they have a question about something in the County, please call us. The Elmore County website has the Commissioners cell phone numbers listed. Mercer would rather a citizen call to ask a question and get the truth instead of listening to others. Mercer stated their job is to be the person between the citizens and the County Government. Mercer thanked his family, judges, and fellow elected officials for being present during the Swearing in ceremony.

Chairman Mercer called for the Important Calendar Dates to be reviewed.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Jackson moved to Adjourn. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hill and passed unanimously.

Bart Mercer, Chairman