Dawn Hudson

The primary meeting covered administrative and fiscal matters, including appointments to the Department of Family and Children Services and the Board of Tax Assessors. Key resolutions passed during the February 3, 2026 session (which this agenda relates to, based on the document content) included the adoption of the revised Employee Handbook (Resolution R-2026-09) and the adoption of revised Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures (Resolution 2026-10). The Board also accepted the VOCA Grant for the Solicitor General (Resolution R-2026-11) and the VOCA Grant for the District Attorney (Resolution R-2026-12). Furthermore, the Board authorized the purchase of 14.514 acres for the Sheriff's Office training center (Resolution R-2026-13) and extended the Right of Entry Agreement with the Board of Regents regarding a telecommunications tower (Resolution R-2026-14). The resolution acknowledging the 2025 Performance Review for the Board of Tax Assessors was tabled. The bid for the golf course construction was approved, and the Board authorized an RFP for the use of county-owned property on Linda Drive and for the old landfill for a transfer station. The County Manager provided an extensive report on various ongoing projects, including water system status, community centers, road resurfacing, and infrastructure repairs.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included administrative and fiscal matters such as the approval of a revised employee handbook (Resolution R-2026-09) and revisions to the Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures (Resolution R-2026-10). Resolutions were presented to accept Victims of Crime Assistance Grants for the Solicitor General (R-2026-11) and the District Attorney (R-2026-12). Further administrative items involved authorizing the purchase of land for a Sheriff's Office Training Center (R-2026-13) and extending a Right of Entry Agreement with the Board of Regents for communications equipment space (R-2026-14). The Board was also set to acknowledge a 2025 performance review with corrective action (R-2026-15) and accept bids for golf course construction. The County Manager's Report detailed updates on library plans, community garden development, sewer extension projects, road resurfacing, park improvements, and the status of various housing and environmental assessments. The session concluded with an Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

The meeting agenda included several key administrative and fiscal matters. Resolutions were presented to set qualifying fees for the 2026 elections, authorize the submission of the 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) application, and authorize applications for multiple Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants, including the Dislocated Worker Program and the Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Program. Furthermore, the Board authorized an agreement with MYDGolf, LLC for the design and construction management of improvements to the Little Fishing Creek Golf Course. During public comment, citizens raised concerns regarding spending priorities, including funds allocated to the golf course versus infrastructure maintenance like Sidney Butts Road, and requested updates on the tax assessor's performance review and environmental assessment plans.

The Baldwin County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan, updated in 2018, outlines strategies to reduce risks from natural and technological hazards. It addresses specific threats such as flooding, winter storms, tornados, thunderstorm winds, wildfires, lightning, and hazardous materials spills through defined goals, objectives, and action steps. The plan aims to enhance community safety, resilience, and preparedness, fostering a safe and livable environment for all citizens by monitoring and implementing mitigation measures over the 2018-2023 period.

This Emergency Operations Plan for Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency provides a framework for managing resources and personnel during major emergencies. It is designed to ensure mitigation, preparedness, appropriate response, and timely recovery from natural and man-made hazards. The plan outlines a comprehensive, countywide, all-hazards approach through 15 Emergency Support Functions covering areas such as transportation, communications, public works, firefighting, public health, and long-term recovery, aiming to protect residents and facilitate rapid recovery.