Jason Byrd

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).

The meeting commenced with a prayer and pledge of allegiance. The commission approved the minutes from the work session and regular meeting held on January 8th. The consent agenda included the approval of PER25-50, the Darby Ridge extension. Several public hearing cases were discussed. Case SC25-60, a preliminary plat approval for the resubdivision of Lot 2 of Garner Trace, was approved subject to staff recommendations, which included ensuring future driveways meet access management policy. Case SV25-27, a variance request for a 30-foot width at the west bend of a 60-foot flag lot, was approved despite opposition citing concerns over septic field lines and access road maintenance. Case SC25-62, the Highland Ridge resubdivision of Lot 1 of Lillian Acres, was also approved with conditions, noting that the lots access County Road 91 and that a maximum of four dwellings would be permitted under current subdivision rules.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the adoption of minutes from the February 3rd, 2026 meeting and the approval of bills totaling $15,32,799.46, along with the ratification of interim payments amounting to $5,474.883. The consent agenda was adopted after removing item CF1 related to Purita Beach. A significant portion of the meeting recognized Naval Air Station Whiting Field for receiving the 2026 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellent Award and the US Navy's Best Small Base Award, highlighting the base's role in training naval aviators. The commission also approved the donation of property in North Baldwin County to Prodigy Pantry for a new food distribution and resource center in Stockton, Alabama. Additionally, the commission recognized Mr. Jeff Beck for his retirement after 12 years of service with Baldwin County, having accumulated 28 years of public service.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. Key agenda items included the adoption of the minutes from the January 6, 2026 regular meeting, the payment of bills totaling $16,347,72.17, and the ratification of internal payments amounting to $4,468,692.96. The commission also approved the consent agenda after removing one item. Public hearings focused on two rezoning cases. The first, Z25/60 for Licking Good Fair Hope LLC, involved rezoning from B2 to B3 to accommodate a drive-thru, which was approved after the developer agreed to build a block wall to mitigate sound concerns raised by an adjacent RV resort owner. The second case, Z2561 for the Penry Property, sought rezoning from RA to RSF1 for future residential use (large lots), which was approved despite initial concerns about preserving rural character. The meeting also included recognition and commendation for Charlie Weekly on his 18 years of service upon his retirement from the Highway Department.