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The Limestone County Commission convened on July 7, 2025, for a meeting that addressed several key agenda items, including financial approvals, resolutions, and agreements. The meeting commenced with a roll call, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Madison County Chairman Mac McCutcheon.
The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 16. Commissioner Samet made the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Townsend, and the motion passed unanimously.
Next, the commission moved to approve claims totaling $3,188,260.81. Commissioner Gatlin proposed the motion, with Commissioner Turner seconding it. This motion also carried unanimously.
The commission reported no conflicts of interest or public hearings. They proceeded to discuss a resolution for the appropriation of funds to Athens State University for the renovation of Carter Hall. Commissioner Turner made the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Samet, and it passed unanimously.
In the contracts and agreements section, the commission approved a business association agreement regarding HIPAA compliance, retroactive to January 1, 2025. Commissioner Gatlin made the motion, and Commissioner Turner seconded it, with the motion passing unanimously.
The commission also approved an application for a grant from ALDOT for a counseling van, totaling $194,736, with a 20% local cost of $38,947.20. Commissioner Gatlin motioned for approval, and Commissioner Samet seconded, resulting in unanimous approval.
Additionally, the commission approved a school resource officer agreement with Athens Bible School for the 2025-2026 school year, with Commissioner Townsend making the motion and Commissioner Gatlin seconding it. This motion also passed unanimously.
The commission then approved an agreement for surveying and preliminary engineering services for the widening and resurfacing of Bethel Road. Commissioner Samet made the motion, and Commissioner Turner seconded it, with unanimous approval following.
In budget revisions, the commission authorized extra allowances for jail expansion, with Commissioner Townsend making the motion and Commissioner Gatlin seconding it. This motion passed unanimously as well.
Lastly, the commission appointed Johnny Turner to the Tarcog board, with Commissioner Samet making the motion and Commissioner Gatlin seconding it.
Overall, the meeting was marked by a series of unanimous decisions, reflecting a collaborative approach among the commissioners on various important issues affecting Limestone County.
Converted from July 7, 2025 Commission Meeting meeting on July 07, 2025
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