Alonza B. Ellis

The Bullock County Commission meeting covered various topics, including swearing in new officials, approving expenditures, issuing a proclamation for National Adoption Awareness Month, and making appointments to the Franklin Field Airport Authority Board. Discussions also included funding for the Fitzpatrick Greenhouse, an agreement with the Smitherman Trust for land acquisition, and the advertisement for bids on a new inmate phone system for the county jail. The meeting addressed the selection of depository institutions, approval of regular meeting dates, and a Rebuild Alabama Local Grant Application with a reduced county match. Additional agenda items included the appointment to the Public Building Authority, an agency agreement with the Board of Registrars, and the advertisement for a Bullock County Aging Department Van Driver. Finally, the purchase of audio/visual equipment for the courthouse courtroom was approved.

The Bullock County Commission meeting addressed several key issues. Discussion included the direct deposit of county employee funds, which was tabled for a later date. Approval was granted to advertise for vacant seats on the Bullock County Healthcare Authority Board of Directors. Funding for site preparation for Sawara, LLC., was approved, along with the purchase of property to expand the airport. An extension was granted for the jail inmate phone system contract until bids are received. A contract renewal for AVENU, with provisions added regarding lodging tax audit and compliance services, was approved. The discussion of Lease Warrants for the Schneider Electric project was tabled pending completion of the 2019 audit. A part-time employee was approved for the Engineering Department. The herbicide bid recommendation was approved, as was the purchase of CIMS engineering software. Finally, a written warning was placed in the County Administrator's file following a discussion of disciplinary actions. A work session was scheduled to discuss Legal/Compliance examination findings.

The Bullock County Commission meeting addressed several key issues. The commission approved advertising for a Probate Clerk position, the purchase of an HVAC unit for the Board of Registrars office, and the hiring of two SEP workers for the Sheriff's office and jail. Approval was also given to purchase a radio for a State Trooper, and to contract with Mr. Eric Love, CPA, for management services regarding FY 2020 financials. Finally, the commission approved hiring a full-time receptionist and recessed the meeting to a later date to discuss courthouse elevator bids, a CDBG payment plan, and OCAP building repairs.

The Bullock County Commission special called meeting focused on updates regarding COVID-19 funds, including those from the State of Alabama and the Black Belt Community Foundation COVID Access Program. An update on COVID-19 supplies and equipment inventory was provided, along with recommendations for securing inventory and disposing of old equipment. The meeting resulted in the establishment of a Bullock County COVID Committee, with designated members. The commission also decided to potentially contract with the Black Belt Community Foundation COVID Access Program and extended the courthouse closure until further notice due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The Bullock County Commission meeting addressed several key issues. An appointment to the Mid-South R, C&D Committee was made, and funding was approved for R&L Mini Mart renovations. Appointments to the Franklin Field Airport Authority were also confirmed. Bullock County Hospital Board appointments were approved, as were appointments to the Bullock County E-911 Board. A vendor for the jail inmate phone system was selected, and a contract for an LED system upgrade for county facilities was approved, despite a pre-existing contract. Finally, the commission decided to sell a county vehicle and approved a resolution for guardrail improvements on County Road 103. A recess meeting was scheduled to discuss employee holidays and CDBG grant repayment.