STATE OF ALABAMA     )

 

COUNTY OF MORGAN   )

 

 

 

MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

 

 

          The Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. in the Conference Room of the Morgan County Commission Office, County Courthouse, Decatur, Alabama.  Mrs. Syble Atkins, Chief Administrative Officer called roll and the following members were present: Mr. John Y. Glasscock, Chairman; Mr. Jeff Clark, Mr. Ken Livingston, Mr. Don Stisher and Mr. Greg Abercrombie, members. Absent: N/A. Mrs. Syble Atkins and Mrs. Carol Long acted as the Clerk of the Meeting.  The Chairman stated that a quorum was present and declared the Meeting open for the transaction of business.

 

 

VISITORS:

           

                        Derrick Shull, WYAM TV 51                                    Sheryl Marsh, Decatur Daily                                                  Neal Smith, Hartselle, AL                                          Debra Rains, M.C.A.T.S./M.C.O.A.

                        Darrell Allen, Decatur, AL                                         Rita Weeks, Emergency Management Agency

                        Ricky Brooks, Environmental Services                      Terry Naccarato, Human Resource Director

                        Jeff Simmons, Juvenile Probation Office                   Clif Knight, Hartselle Enquirer

 

                                               

A G E N D A

 

            The Agenda for the regular meeting of Tuesday, July 13th, 2010, had been presented to the Commission for review.

 

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Don Stisher, seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie and unanimously carried that the Agenda, be, and are hereby approved as presented for Tuesday, July 13th, 2010.       

 

 

M I N U T E S

 

The Minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 8:15 A.M., and the adjourned meetings on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 1:30 A.M. had been presented to the Commission by email for their review.

 

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston and unanimously carried that there being no additions or corrections to the Minutes of June 22nd, 2010 and they, be, and are hereby approved as presented.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE WRITTEN OR ORAL COMMENT IN REGARDS TO THE MORGAN COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM APPLYING TO THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATING AND CAPITAL ASSISTANCE GRANT UNDER 49 CFR U.S.C. SECTION 5300 AND 5307 OF THE FEDERAL TRANSIT LAWS,

 AS CODIFIED

 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

 

The Morgan County Area Transportation System is applying to the Alabama Department of Transportation for an administrative, operating and capital assistance grant under 49 CFR U.S.C. Section 5311 and Section 5307 of the Federal Transit Laws, as codified. The operating grant will provide financial assistance for public transportation service for the residents of Morgan County during FY 2011. The service currently operates Monday through Friday 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.; all residents, including wheelchair users, must schedule service 24 hours in advance. Fares are $1.00 per one-way trip inside the city limits of Decatur or Hartselle and $2.00 each way between the two cities and from rural areas.

 

The capital grant will also provide financial assistance to purchase three wheelchair lift-equipped light transit vehicles for the Morgan County public transportation service during FY 2011.

 

Copies of the detailed service description, proposed changes, and project budget may be obtained at the transit system office, M.C.A.T.S., 401 Second Avenue S.E., Decatur, Alabama between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

 

A public hearing will be held on July 13, 2010 at 9 a.m. in the Morgan County Commission Board Room on the 5th Floor at the Morgan County Courthouse for public comment.

 

Debra Rains, Director

Morgan County Area Transportation System

June 27, 2010

 

 

REJECTED ALL BIDS RECEIVED TO FURNISH ELECTRONIC MONITORING SERVICES TO MORGAN COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN

TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that this was the date and time advertised to receive bids to furnish electronic monitoring services to the Morgan County Juvenile Probation Office.

 

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Don Stisher, seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie and unanimously carried that all bids be rejected to furnish electronic monitoring services for the Morgan County Juvenile Probation Office and authorized the Chairman to re-advertise for bids.

 

 

ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS TO FURNISH CONSTRUCTION OF METAL BUILDING AT MORGAN COUNTY NORTH PARK TO AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, TO BE PAID OUT OF

MORGAN COUNTY NORTH PARK FUNDS

 

            The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that this was the date and time advertised to receive bids to furnish construction of metal building at Morgan County North Park and authorized the Chairman to issue purchase order to be paid out of the North Park funds, to the low bidder meeting specifications. The following bid was the only received:

 

CSA----------------------------------$95,139.00

Joiner Construction Co, Inc----$75,000.00

G-Core Constructing, Inc.------$57,904.34

 

                                   

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Don Stisher and unanimously carried that the low bid meeting specifications be accepted.

 

            It is further ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Don Stisher and unanimously carried that the Chairman, be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to issue a purchase order to G-Core Constructing, Inc. in the amount of $57,904.34, to furnish construction of metal building to the Morgan County North Park to be paid by North Park funds, to the low bidder meeting specifications.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE FY 2010/2011 SECTION 5307 URBAN GRANT APPLICATION TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF MORGAN COUNTY AREA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD COVERING OCTOBER 1, 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011, IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,000 FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE, $151,088 FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE AND $160,000 FEDERAL CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

 

            Mr. Jeff Clark, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

            BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the FY 2010/2011 Section 5307 Urban Grant Application to assist in the operation of Morgan County Area Transportation System public transit services for the period covering October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, in the amount of $39,000 Federal Administrative Assistance, $151,088 Federal Operating Assistance and $160,000 Federal Capital Assistance, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR PURCHASE OFF STATE BID

(1) 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING, PAYABLE OUT OF COMMISSION ON AGING 2009 FUNDS

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that he needed authorization to advertise for bids or purchase off state bid (1) 2011 Passenger Vehicle for Morgan County Commission on Aging, payable out of Commission on Aging 2009 funds.

 

After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Don Stisher, seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie and unanimously carried that the Chairman, be, and he is authorized and directed to advertise for bids or purchase off state bid (1) 2011 Passenger Vehicle for Morgan County Commission on Aging, payable out of Commission on Aging 2009 funds.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE CDBG AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DECATUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING FOR THE U.S. HUD FUNDING FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AT TURNER SURLES SENIOR CENTER, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2010

THROUGH MARCH 31, 2011

 

Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark, it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

            BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the CDBG agreement between the City of Decatur Community Development Department and the Morgan County Commission on Aging for the U.S. HUD funding for services provided at the Turner Surles Senior Center, effective April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION AND NORTH ALABAMA WORKERS’ CARE AND PARKWAY MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTING THE OBJECTIVES OF CONTROLLING LOSS COSTS FOR INJURED WORKERS, IMPROVING JOB SAFETY, MINIMIZING THE EFFECTS OF HAZARDOUS EXPOSURES, AND ENHANCING A DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR MORGAN COUNTY

 

Mr. Don Stisher, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between Morgan County Commission and North Alabama Workers’ Care and Parkway Medical Center representing the objectives of controlling loss costs for injured workers, improving job safety, minimizing the effects of hazardous exposures, and enhancing a drug free work environment for Morgan County, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH DELTA COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 MONTHLY, REPRESENTING THE MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT/WEB HOSTING SERVICES FOR MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF LICENSES OFFICE

 

Mr. Greg Abercrombie, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the computer software support agreement with Delta Computer Systems, Inc. in the amount of $700.00 monthly, representing the maintenance/support/web hosting services for Morgan County Commissioner of Licenses Office, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FY 2010 EMPG FUNDING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ALABAMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,213.00, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

 

Mr. Jeff Clark, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

 

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the additional Federal FY 2010 EMPG Funding Cooperative Agreement with the State of Alabama Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $61,213.00, effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MARSHALL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE MORGAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPRESENTING THE TRANSFER OF A RTV 900 KUBOTA DIESEL (A5035) TO MORGAN COUNTY EMA FROM

MARSHALL COUNTY EMA

 

Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the agreement between the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency representing the transfer of a RTV 900 Kubota Diesel (A5035) to Morgan County EMA from Marshall County EMA, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MORGAN COUNTY DISTRICT TWO TO DECLARE AS SURPLUS (1) 1975 INTERNATIONAL 364 TRACTOR VIN: A480003B002139 PROPERTY TAG #232 AND SELL TO MORGAN COUNTY STATE PRODUCTS MART FOR THE SUM OF $1,500.00

 

Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the County Commission hereby authorized Morgan County District Two to declare as surplus (1) 1975 International 364 Tractor VIN: A480003B002139 Property Tag #232 and sell to Morgan County State Products Mart for the sum of $1,500.00, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF LABOR AND EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST THE CITY OF HARTSELLE IN DEVELOPING THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 65 AND HIGHWAY 36 AND FINDING THAT A PUBLIC PURPOSE WILL BE THEREBY SERVED

 

Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Don Stisher it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

            WHEREAS, the City of Hartselle is developing a commercial complex consisting of approximately sixteen (16) acres at the southeast corner of Interstate Highway 65 and State Highway 36 in Morgan County, Alabama; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City of Hartselle has contracted to sell a portion of such property to Cracker Barrel; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is necessary in connection with the preparation of such property for development that elevation of the property be modified; that dirt be moved from one part of the property to another part of the property; and that an access road be built from Highway 36 to the interior of such complex; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City of Hartselle has requested Morgan County to provide certain labor and equipment to assist it in preparing such complex, including the property ultimately to be deeded to Cracker Barrel and Morgan County is willing to provide such labor and equipment;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVED by the Morgan County Commission that Morgan County furnish labor and equipment to assist the City of Hartselle in preparing the commercial complex at the southeast intersection of Interstate Highway 65 and State Highway 36, including, but not limited to, the movement of dirt from one place on such property to another place on such property, the grading of such property and the preparation and construction of an access roadbed;

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Morgan County Commission hereby finds a public purpose will be served by the provision of such labor and equipment;

 

            THIS the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN ON BEHALF OF THE MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION, TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF LANDFILL GAS LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DECATUR AND MORGAN COUNTY AND GRANGER ENERGY OF DECATUR, LLC, PROVIDING GENERALLY FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER UTILIZING LANDFILL GAS AS FUEL AND THE SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER SO GENERATED TO JOE WHEELER ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP AND TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

 

Mr. Don Stisher, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First Amendment of Landfill Gas Lease between the City of Decatur and Morgan County and Granger Energy of Decatur, LLC, providing generally for the generation of electric power utilizing landfill gas as fuel and the sale of electric power so generated to Joe Wheeler Electric Membership and Tennessee Valley Authority, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $234.00 FROM S.S. NESBITT & COMPANY REPRESENTING PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR THE NEW MORGAN COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BUILDING, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2010, PAYABLE OUT OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FUNDS, BUDGETED ITEM

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that he was in receipt of the invoice in the amount of $234.00 from S.S. Nesbitt & Company representing property insurance for the New Morgan County Animal Control Services Building, effective October 1, 2009 through October 1, 2010, payable out of Animal Control Services funds.

 

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Ken Livingston seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark and unanimously carried that the invoice be approved as presented.

 

            It is further ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Ken Livingston, seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark and was carried the Chairman is authorized to execute the payment S.S. Nesbitt & Company in the amount of $234.00 representing property insurance for the New Morgan County Animal Control Services Building effective October 1, 2009 through October 1, 2010, payable out of the Animal Control Services funds, budgeted item.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH SEPTEMBER SKIRMISH IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00, REPRESENTING THE PROMOTION OF MORGAN COUNTY, WHICH WILL BE PAYABLE OUT OF THE TOURISM, RECREATION & CONVENTION FUND

 

Mr. Don Stisher, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the Chairman, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute contract with September Skirmish in the amount of $1,500.00, representing the promotion of Morgan County, which will be payable out of the Tourism, Recreation & Convention Fund, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF (20) 4 YARD DUMPSTERS FROM WASTER QUIP HOLT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,754.00 FOR MORGAN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, PAYABLE OUT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FUNDS

 

Mr. Greg Abercrombie, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption. Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Don Stisher  it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

            R E S O L U T I O N

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the County Commission hereby authorized the purchase of (20) 4 yard dumpsters from Waster Quip Holt in the amount of $10,754.00 for Morgan County Environmental Services, payable out of Environmental Services funds, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

REVIEWED AND APPROVED PERSONNEL CHANGES SUBMITTED FROM

VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that he was in receipt of the following personnel changes submitted from various county departments for their approval:

 

                                    ADDITIONS:                                                                         DELETIONS:

                                    Henry McMinn, District Four                                     N/A

 

After due consideration, it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Greg Abercrombie, seconded by Mr. Don Stisher and unanimously carried that the employee changes as per above, be, and are hereby approved as presented.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFICATE TO SUBDIVIDE PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN MORGAN COUNTY

 

          Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission, offered the motion to approve the following Certificate to Subdivide property located within Morgan County:

                                   

                                                Michael Ray Garnett, New Cut Road, District 2

 

          After being duly seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark it was put to a vote and unanimously carried that the Certificates be approved as presented.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFUND OF SALES TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,718.80 TO ALPHAPET INC

 

          Mr. Ken Livingston, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption.  Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Jeff Clark it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

          BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the County Commission hereby authorized a refund of Sales Tax in the amount of $44,718.80 to AlphaPet Inc., this the 13th of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION FURTHER DEFINING THE JOB DESCRIPTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

 

Mr. Greg Abercrombie, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption.  Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Don Stisher it was put to a vote and the following vote was recorded; to-wit:

 

AYES:                                                                                    NAYES:

Mr. Jeff Clark                                                             N/A

Mr. Ken Livingston

Mr. Don Stisher

Mr. Greg Abercrombie

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

            WHEREAS, on April 8, 2008, the Morgan County Commission adopted a resolution further defining the job description of the Human Resources Director, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto (“said Resolution”); and

 

            WHEREAS, the Morgan County Commission wishes to amend said Resolution,

 

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission as follows:

 

1.      Section 1 of said Resolution is amended, effective immediately, to read as follows, to-wit:

 

“1.       The Human Resources Director reports to the entire Commission, not to one or a group of the Commission, not to one or a group of the Commissioners less than the entire Commission. However, with respect to day to day activities of the Human Resources Director as an employee of Morgan County, the Human Resources Director shall be under the supervision of the Chair or, if the Chair recuses itself or is otherwise unable to provide such supervision, the Vice-Chair.

 

2.      The term “Chairman Pro-Tem” in paragraph 3 of said Resolution shall be and mean “Vice-Chair”.”

 

THIS the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTION 28.1 OF THE MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL

 

Mr. Greg Abercrombie, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption.  Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Don Stisher it was put to a vote and the following vote was recorded; to-wit:

 

                                                AYES:                                                                                    NAYES:

                                                Mr. Jeff Clark                                                             N/A

                                                Mr. Ken Livingston

                                                Mr. Don Stisher

                                                Mr. Greg Abercrombie

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

            BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission that, effective October 1, 2010, Section 28.1 of the Morgan County, Alabama Personnel Policy Manual be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows, to-wit:

 

            Section 28.1 Leave Without Pay

 

                        Leaves of absence not exceeding three (3) days in any fiscal year may be granted by the elected officials/department heads for sickness and disability, to engage in a course of study and/or for other good and sufficient reasons in the best interest of the County. Such leaves of absence shall not be granted to permit an employee to accept employment elsewhere or to establish a business.

 

                        When recommended in writing by the elected official/department head, an employee with at least twelve (12) continuous months of service with County may be granted additional leaves of absence without pay for such reasons if such leave is approved in advance by the County Commission. An employee granted leave of absence under this section for medical reasons may be required to take and pass a physical examination prior to being reinstated. No such leave granted by the County Commission may exceed one (1) year in duration. In computing the maximum time for which leave may be granted under this section, any sick leave or family and medical leave or prior leave without pay taken or granted within the twelve (12) months next preceding the leave request shall be deducted. Reinstatement to one’s former position is not guaranteed, although the County will endeavor to reinstate the employee to the same job, grade or step if such position is available upon the employee’s return to service. All accrued paid leave must be exhausted prior to applying for or taking leave of absence without pay.

 

                        Where a department head applies for such unpaid leave, the application shall be submitted to and through the Chair and, as to leave not exceeding three (3) days in any fiscal year, may be granted by the Chair.

 

                        The elected official/department head or Chair, as the case may be, shall provide timely notification to the Human Resources Director of the granting of such unpaid leave.

 

            THIS the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AND DETERMINING WHETHER A LETTER FROM TERRY NACCARATO TO JOHN GLASSCOCK 6/29/2007, AND THE REFERENCE THEREIN TO UNPAID LEAVE, CONSTITUTE A PART OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF

TERRY NACCARATO

 

Mr. Greg Abercrombie, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption.  Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Don Stisher it was put to a vote and the following vote was recorded; to-wit:

 

                                                AYES:                                                                                    NAYES:

                                                Mr. Jeff Clark                                                             N/A

                                                Mr. Ken Livingston

                                                Mr. Don Stisher

                                                Mr. Greg Abercrombie

 

 

                        THIS the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

APPOINTED MR. BOBBY TAYLOR TO REPLACE THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JIMMY JOHNSON ON THE NORTHEAST MORGAN COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO FILL THE EXISTING 6 YEAR TERM JULY 13, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2013,

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission the appointment of Mr. Bobby Taylor to fill the unexpired terms of Mr. Jimmy Johnson on the Northeast Morgan County Water Authority Board of Directors, to fill the existing 6 year term, July 13, 2010 through March 12, 2013, effective immediately.

 

            After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Greg Abercrombie, seconded by Mr. Don Stisher and unanimously carried that Mr. Bobby Taylor is hereby appointed to the Northeast Water Morgan County Water Authority Board of Directors, to fill the existing 6 year term, July 13, 2010 through March 12, 2013, effective immediately.

 

 

The Morgan County Commission reconvened at 10:15 A.M. in a budget work session.

 

In the Budget Work Session the following Morgan County Department’s budget requests for FY 2010/2011 presented to the Commission for their consideration:

 

·         Morgan County Environmental Services – Ricky Brooks

·         Morgan County Engineering – Greg Bodley

 

 

AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR PURCHASE OFF STATE BID

(1)   NEW 2010 PICK UP TRUCK FOR MORGAN COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

FY 2009 FUNDS

 

The Chairman brought to the attention of the Commission that he needed authorization to advertise for bids or purchase off state bid (1) New 2010 Pick up Truck for Morgan County Engineering Department, payable out of Environmental Department 2010 funds.

 

 

After due consideration it is therefore ordered by the Commission on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston and unanimously carried that the Chairman, be, and he is authorized and directed to advertise for bids or purchase off state bid (1) New 2010 Pick up Truck for Morgan County Engineering Department, payable out of Engineering Department 2009 funds.

 

 

In the Budget Work Session the following Morgan County Department’s budget requests for FY 2010/2011 presented to the Commission for their consideration:

 

·         Morgan County Area Transportation – Debra Rains

·         Morgan County Commission on Aging – Debra Rains

 

 

At 11:30 A.M., the Chairman recessed for lunch.

 

 

At 1:00 o’clock P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order and the following Morgan County Department’s budget requests for FY 2010/2011 presented to the Commission for their consideration:

 

·         Morgan County Archives – John Allison

·         Morgan County Data Processing – David Hannah

·         Morgan County Parks & Recreation – Bruce Lackey

·         Morgan County Commissioner of Licenses – Sue Baker Roan

 

 

ADOPTED RESOLUTION TO CANCEL HEALTH INSURANCE GROUP NO. 60571 STANDARD OPTION WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010

 

Mr. Jeff Clark, member of the Commission, offered the following resolution and moved its adoption.  Upon the same being duly seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston it was put to a vote and unanimously adopted; to-wit:

 

R E S O L U T I O N

 

          BE IT RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that the County Commission hereby authorized to cancel Health Insurance Group No. 60571 Standard Option with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, effective October 1, 2010, this the 13th day of July, 2010.

 

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that there being no further business to come before the Commission, the same on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Greg Abercrombie and unanimously carried duly adjourned to Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 1:00 O’clock P.M. at which time the Morgan County Commission will reconvene in an adjourned meeting in the Board Room of the Morgan County Courthouse, City of Decatur, Alabama.

 

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MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING

 

 

          The Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, reconvened in an adjourned meeting on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Morgan County Commission Office, County Courthouse, Decatur, Alabama.  The following members were present: Mr. John Y. Glasscock, Chairman; Mr. Jeff Clark, Mr. Ken Livingston, Mr. Don Stisher and Mr. Greg Abercrombie, members. Absent: None. Mrs. Syble Atkins and Mrs. Carol Long acted as the Clerks of the Meeting.  The Chairman stated that a quorum was present and declared the Meeting open for the transaction of business.

 

            The Morgan County Commission reconvened at 1:00 P.M. in a budget work session.

 

In the Budget Work Session the following Morgan County Department’s budget requests for FY 2010/2011 presented to the Commission for their consideration:

 

·         Morgan County Animal Control – Claudia Ray

·         Morgan County Juvenile Probation – Jeff Simmons

·         Morgan County Board of Registrars – Adonis Bailey

·         Morgan County Probate Office – Judge Greg Cain

 

 

 

 

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that there being no further business to come before the Commission, the same on motion of Mr. Jeff Clark, seconded by Mr. Ken Livingston and unanimously carried duly adjourned to Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 1:00 O’clock P.M. at which time the Morgan County Commission will reconvene in an adjourned meeting in the Board Room of the Morgan County Courthouse, City of Decatur, Alabama.

 

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MORGAN COUNTY COMMISSION ADJOURNED MEETING

 

 

          The Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, reconvened in an adjourned meeting on Thursday, July 15th, 2010, at 1:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Morgan County Commission Office, County Courthouse, Decatur, Alabama.  The following members were present: Mr. John Y. Glasscock, Chairman; Mr. Jeff Clark, Mr. Ken Livingston, Mr. Don Stisher and Mr. Greg Abercrombie, members. Absent: None. Mrs. Syble Atkins and Mrs. Carol Long acted as the Clerks of the Meeting.  The Chairman stated that a quorum was present and declared the Meeting open for the transaction of business.

 

            The Morgan County Commission reconvened at 1:00 P.M. in a budget work session.

 

In the Budget Work Session the following Morgan County Department’s budget requests for FY 2010/2011 presented to the Commission for their consideration:

 

·         Morgan County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Greg Bartlett

·         Morgan County Revenue Commissioner’s Office – Amanda Scott

·         Morgan County Sales Tax Office – Ed Sims

·         Morgan County Archives – John Allison

 

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Morgan County Commission of Morgan County, Alabama, that there being no further business to come before the Commission, the same on motion of Mr. Ken Livingston, seconded by Mr.  Jeff Clark and unanimously carried that the Morgan County Commission duly adjourned.

 

 

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                                                                                                JOHN Y. GLASSCOCK, MEMBER

 

 

These Minutes were approved                                                           

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this the 27th day of July, 2010.                                               JEFF CLARK, MEMBER

                       

 

 

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                                                                                                KEN LIVINGSTON, MEMBER

 

 

 

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                                                                                                DON STISHER, MEMBER

 

 

 

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                                                                                                GREG ABERCROMBIE, MEMBER