Michelle Birdwell

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the petition to vacate portions of drainage and utility easements on lots in the Dogwood Valley Subdivision, which received no opposing comments after utility concerns were addressed. Key actions included approving the agenda and prior minutes. Resolutions were adopted authorizing the Chairman to amend a Statement of Work for Red Sage Communications, approving financial statements for the period spanning October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, and approving the vacation of the specified drainage and utility easements. Further business involved authorizing contracts for geotechnical testing on West Morgan Road, purchasing land adjacent to the proposed Senior Center in Falkville, approving various Certificates to Subdivide and Subdivision Plats, authorizing the filling of multiple open positions, approving employee additions and deletions for November 2025, approving notary bonds, authorizing the purchase of two refuse trucks, removing an old vehicle from asset inventory, approving mortgage tax refunds, refunding sanitation fees paid in error, approving disbursements for September and October 2025, approving budget amendments for September 2025, authorizing an expenditure to support the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast, and reviewing and approving numerous vendor invoices totaling over $2.8 million, primarily related to courthouse renovations and road projects. Finally, the Commission canceled and rescheduled the December 23, 2025, regular meeting to December 18, 2025.

The agenda for the meeting included several resolutions and new business items. Key discussions involved authorizing the Chairman to accept a proposal and negotiate a 3-year contract for inmate healthcare services. New business included adopting a resolution to elect a Chairman pro tem for 2026, approving extensive changes to Morgan County voting precincts and voting centers effective for the May 19, 2026 primary election, and designating a new voting precinct. The commission also addressed the approval of the FY25 Morgan County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report, soliciting quotes for parking lot striping and signage at the Event Center, approving a mileage reimbursement rate, and authorizing contracts for supportive and nutritional services through NARCOG. Further items covered the purchase of a bucket truck for District 1, renewing a subscription agreement for EMA services, renewing participation in the ACCA Liability Self-Insurance Fund, approving various subdivision plats, reviewing employee additions and deletions for December 2025, authorizing the filling of several open positions, handling leave requests without pay, approving notary bond applications, reappointing a member to the Healthcare Authority Board, accepting donations for first responders, approving disbursements and budget amendments for November 2025, and approving contracts for tourism promotion.

The Morgan County Commission convened to discuss several resolutions, including accepting a bid for cleaning services at the Morgan County Event Center, requesting proposals for inmate healthcare, and entering into an agreement for cash management services. They also approved agreements for emergency mass notification messaging and online management software for Parks & Recreation. Additional resolutions covered protective services for courthouse elevators, reinstatement of tag renewal mail fees, and joining ACCA in a lawsuit. The commission also approved an equitable sharing agreement, certificates to subdivide properties, a one-time salary adjustment for employees, filling a driver position, eliminating corrections officer positions, and adjusting salary schedules. Employee additions/deletions for October 2025 were approved, as well as leave without pay for a groundskeeper. The commission authorized the acceptance of a vehicle donation and the disposal of surplus printers. They also approved appointments to the Pryor Field Regional Airport Authority Board and the NARCOG Board. Finally, they reviewed and approved invoices and cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various topics such as accepting bids for cleaning services, rescinding a resolution for construction contractors, soliciting bids for event center construction, and supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans. Additional resolutions covered waterline construction costs, contracts for security cameras and printer services, a water treatment chemical program, HVAC replacement for the Animal Services building, and property subdivisions. The commission also addressed personnel matters, purchasing a vehicle for the Environmental Services Director, approving a deed tax refund, and allocating funds for tourism promotion.

The Morgan County Commission meeting included discussions and resolutions on various topics. These included adopting a resolution to accept a petition to vacate utility and drainage easements, authorizing the solicitation of sealed bids for HVAC replacement at the Morgan County Archives building and for cleaning services at the Morgan County Service Center East and Event Center. The commission also recognized October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and authorized agreements with the North Central Alabama Highway Safety Office. Additional resolutions covered service contracts for grease trap pumping at the Morgan County Jail, contracts for network projects, and renewals for cleaning services. The commission also voiced its support for the current SSUT program, approved a MOU with the Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officers, and authorized applying for a grant for narcotics testing equipment. Approvals were given for certificates to subdivide properties and subdivision plats, filling various positions, eliminating a Sergeant SRO position and creating seasonal SRO positions, and employee additions/deletions. Purchases of dump trucks and a tractor were authorized, along with declaring certain equipment/vehicles as surplus. The commission also allocated funds for courthouse furnishings, authorized payment for asphalt paving, approved the appointment to the Rural Morgan County Industrial Development Board, and authorized contracts promoting Morgan County. Budget amendments for September and October 2025 were approved, invoices were reviewed, and the October 28, 2025 meeting was canceled and rescheduled.