Baldwin County

This document presents the Fiscal Year 2026 County Transportation Plan for Baldwin County. It outlines several road and bridge improvement projects, including work on County Rd 32, County Rd 48, and a bridge replacement on Scenic Hwy 98. The plan details estimated costs and funding sources, primarily from County Rebuild Alabama Funds (CRAF) and Federal Aid Exchange Funds (FAEF), with the objective of enhancing the county's transportation infrastructure.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. The Commission temporarily adjusted the order of business to allow public comments regarding a specific agenda item, CS3, concerning a request for planning and zoning referendum in the Stockton area, relating to proposed solar panel development that involves clearing extensive woodlands. Following public comment, the Commission adopted the minutes from the February 19th regular meeting. Financial matters included the approval of 635 regular bills totaling $3,153,989.87 and the ratification of 86 interim payments totaling $5,485.89. The consent agenda, which included item GA1 and a replacement item modifying the boundary for the proposed planning district on CS3, was subsequently approved. Commissioners also shared updates from the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference, highlighting a successful presentation on Gulf States Counties collaboration and efforts regarding the 30Q program and infrastructure corridor between I-65 and I-31. Commissioners concluded by expressing gratitude to the staff and offering prayers for the military and first responders.

The meeting commenced with a prayer and pledge of allegiance, establishing a quorum. Initial actions included the approval of the work session and regular meeting minutes from February 5th. The commission then addressed the consent agenda, approving five extension requests: Cassella subdivision, Northwoods phase 1 subdivision, Savannah Estates phase 2 extension, The Club RV park extension, and Karina mobile home park extension. Subsequent discussions involved Case Number CPD 25-3 regarding Liam Boat Storage, which required revisiting after previous concerns regarding access and unit count; a revised site plan addressing these issues was approved. During the public hearings segment, the commission approved Case Number SC25-68, a resubdivision of Lot 51A Riverside Farm Estates, subject to compliance with access management policy for future driveways. This was followed by the approval of Case Number SC26-01, a two-lot non-residential subdivision for Highway 90, conditional on obtaining future approval from ALDOT for any driveway construction. Lastly, the commission approved Case Number SC26-02, a preliminary plat for Phyllis Place, a four-lot subdivision, subject to access management adherence. Approval was also granted for SC26-03, Green Pastures subdivision, with conditions including adherence to the access management plan and submission of a stamped report verifying adequate fire protection water flow rates.

The agenda for the meeting includes the review of proposed Consent Agenda Items, which primarily involve requests for one-year extensions of Preliminary Plat approvals for several subdivisions, including Cassella Subdivision, Northwoods Ph 1 Subdivision, Savannah Estates Ph 2 Subdivision, and Club RV Park, as well as an extension for Karina Mobile Home Park's Planned Unit Development approval. Old Business includes CPD25-03 concerning an application for Commission Planned Development approval for an open boat/RV storage facility. The Public Hearings section features several requests for Preliminary Plat approvals for new subdivisions (both residential and non-residential) and a request for a Subdivision Revised Preliminary Plat approval, along with a request involving both Preliminary Plat approval and a Variance regarding street elevation. Commission Site Plan Reviews include plans for expanding a church's parking lot and constructing a new warehouse and office building.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge of allegiance. Key actions included the adoption of the January 2026 regular meeting minutes, which was approved after discussion. The commission then addressed financial matters, including the motion to pay bills totaling $8,861,663.40 (191 invoices) and the ratification of interim payments (BA2) amounting to $4,484,914.52 across 56 invoices. The adoption of the consent agenda, which incorporated item G1 from the workshop, was also approved. A significant portion of the meeting recognized Mayor Robert A. Wills for his extensive public service to the city of Bayonet and Baldwin County, highlighting major economic growth and infrastructure projects completed during his tenure. Furthermore, the commission recognized several outstanding county employees for the fourth quarter of 2025, including Jamie Briquette (Probate), Devin Gregus (Probate), Connie Merchant (Emergency Management Agency), and Amanda Brandon (Highway Department).