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Knowlton said Kimberly Hatchett has joined 4‑H after working in the public school system as a career-technical teacher at Bryant High School. Peyton Brook Fulford comes from a theater and performing-arts background, and Katie Werneth holds degrees in horticulture and has been active as both a 4‑H participant and a master gardener.

Knowlton asked the commission to note an upcoming open house scheduled the coming Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the John Archer Center. The event will be held in conjunction with Auburn Tiger Giving Day, a 24-hour grassroots fundraising program run by Auburn University; Knowlton said Auburn-approved projects have raised funds over the years and that one of this year’s approved projects is a three-day forum camp aimed at teaching youth “money, math, meals and manners” (the four M’s). She said the Tiger Giving Day process has funded hundreds of projects and has generated about $6,000,000 over time statewide through the 24-hour fundraising cycles.

Knowlton thanked the commission for its annual support and appropriations and said agents and master gardeners will be at the open house to highlight programs and network with the public. The commission offered welcoming remarks to the new educators; no formal action was recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mobile County Commission Meeting - September 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Cindy Knowlton, county extension director, introduced three new 4‑H youth educators and announced an open house at the John Archer Center tied to Auburn Tiger Giving Day and a community forum camp project funded through the giving day process.","taxTitle","taxId",2536,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6473417,"Mobile County EMA director urges residents to prepare ahead of Sept. 10 hurricane season peak",58,647000,705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2&start=647&end=705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2/thumbnail_647000.jpg","/articles/6473417/Mobile-County/Alabama/Mobile-County-EMA-director-urges-residents-to-prepare-ahead-of-Sept-10-hurricane-season-peak","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473417-99314b58bb86771895fce665d9d6cdae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139659&Signature=J5dJx5Yr6wnD9mfLE1c9UMtpGfT4SqMuxxm5wwkQeZuAOvzzKDFBqkx4G-j4NHhNLKcssFvZvch0iD0DaLkAtA1R14NER0qgKsqrGssa7Pe5YU6aTZ~oTEKNpLgd3eoZFXcvgXM4HA8QITx--BfmLweH~o8eMHLnD1kYzRttPPFrs4yYylZdD875CkcvA7P~DPUCPRQIp9HwrH7QlW5ugAhXscSNUTYFbXL8mY9lhfM~uFwOVn51AqutHRaKPRBg8AwmB3K3GWHrTqlOBEitS3JIj48cJFNjB67WjNkVbmEhBX47LSUdhxA9~voK7k6RIFfPJMuaChj3tAG7ADZRig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mike Evans, director of Mobile County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), addressed the commission Sept. 8 during National Preparedness Month, urging residents to prepare for hurricane season and other hazards.

Evans said the Atlantic hurricane season peaks around Sept. 10 and emphasized the county's preparedness campaign, \"It's up to you to act,\" which focuses on individual, family and community readiness. He urged residents to know their evacuation zone using the county website or app and to subscribe to credible alerts from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center rather than unverified social sources.

\"Start where you stand,\" Evans told the commission. He recommended practical actions: have a plan for evacuation or sheltering, build an emergency kit with food, water, medications and important documents, and consider purchasing a NOAA weather radio (he cited a price point of $29.99 as typical). He said EMA coordinates with municipal governments, school systems and community groups for outreach.

Evans also urged commissioners to promote preparedness in their districts, support local preparedness events and share EMA resources. He noted that when households are prepared, community recovery is faster and strain on response resources is reduced.

The commission did not take formal action on the presentation, but commissioners affirmed support; announcements following the presentation included a CityDocks groundbreaking funded by oil-spill funds and a public invitation for the afternoon event.","Mike Evans, Mobile County EMA director, used National Preparedness Month to urge residents to know evacuation zones, use credible alerts and build preparedness kits, and noted Sept. 10 as the peak of the tropical Atlantic hurricane season.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6473423,"AltaPointe official urges use of 988 mental health crisis line as local calls rise",393,149000,542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2&start=149&end=542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2/thumbnail_149000.jpg","/articles/6473423/Mobile-County/Alabama/AltaPointe-official-urges-use-of-988-mental-health-crisis-line-as-local-calls-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473423-154aa414a972d283f638486ce88b936e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139659&Signature=EPaGBVzWGfA-PiK4JSx0yO14f3QJHwzfAc0VtAAOQDfpbvqufFiQyaXibMO897781W4roBQHc-fOzTtlRSCH4rWQ-rxXMk~AUc7kWUEjzMNiMhEYd6IDIYH8kuwyNEzuGefqMUdX1QRARLvsrKLYKI9T6MJt81anyPabRiA9Bc-ycQqwRzWtBHIcye8qXnyzPTNm53hZfJ7YS58XiM6~v0EH2a-nZXN8woa4skq~xpZzomD-adwMTYtsNZL~uFSviIU~QiVig~WXZBhRhpOI3QcOQyxpWAF7lTGlHSKeI2npRgmRgNixYGSi3e1hLxVMW1TxAcjd4p1DbMluugOvUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Heather Herrera, assistant director of AltaPointe’s 988 Lifeline Center and Access to Care department, told the Mobile County Commission on Sept. 8 that 988 serves as a three-digit mental-health crisis line and that the center is working to raise awareness during Suicide Prevention Month.

Herrera said 988, which replaced the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in July 2022, handles mental-health crises in addition to suicide prevention. The local lifeline center has expanded outreach and now receives roughly 1,100 calls per month, up from about 450 calls per month a year earlier, she said.

\"Any crisis can be handled through 988,\" Herrera said. \"If you have any concerns about a friend or family member, you can call 988 on their behalf, and we’re happy to talk you through some next steps.\" She noted that callers who prefer text or chat can also reach crisis counselors via 988 and that many teenagers use anonymous chat or text options.

Commissioners and other meeting participants thanked Herrera for the local lifeline’s work. One speaker with law-enforcement experience observed that 988 can help take some mental-health calls off 911 when a counselor can de-escalate and connect a caller to outpatient or inpatient services; Herrera said there are times when 988 coordinates with 911 and emergency services on more severe calls.

Herrera shared an anonymous example: a caller who had previously reached the lifeline credited a counselor with saving her life and returned to call to say she was getting married next week, to illustrate the lifeline’s impact.

The presentation emphasized public awareness and encouraging conversations about mental health so that callers and concerned third parties know 988 is available. Herrera said the local lifeline center started operations in July (established locally July 2024) and that spreading awareness has led to higher call volume.

The commission did not take formal action on the presentation but commissioners expressed support for outreach and said they would assist in spreading awareness of 988 resources.","Heather Herrera of AltaPointe told the Mobile County Commission that 988 serves mental-health crises as well as suicide prevention and that local call volume at the lifeline center has increased from about 450 to about 1,100 calls per month over the past year.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6473428,"Mobile County Commission approves consent agenda, grant applications and project bids on Sept. 8",795,1265000,2060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2&start=1265&end=2060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748677-57569c392dd44d15bfe384cb1133fff2/thumbnail_1265000.jpg","/articles/6473428/Mobile-County/Alabama/Mobile-County-Commission-approves-consent-agenda-grant-applications-and-project-bids-on-Sept-8","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473428-62d1ceab35a3cbbf12e4f38488cda9ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139659&Signature=f~D40jWTv5d~j89HFMrs4WOVYz4ZNSQcoCCNFnsYCKGfimtxidmSLahrpOWSvSzkdhTaCyOKRgWENqYcC3idTUD6y1s0Om-0CA7tz~tQODHkrAu-bKyfkB3~ZoxyGSxFJcXY1r~EIGtFy1tKNkZxleRWAIMgyQZedUZDfR9NcJ48PVtjqrtOqXp8C4vpe-n-hCEPo~~z0TRXIORjpCZLcm3mXG6OhOKvQa0rA8s53fww3DoHID6hEGy9BUGuy911YywRdq8s3K3267X9rBOH0V9IwiqzZlEz3Z-bf-apKgjaF8pmT9oiK62TvpkXqqDeE9EivpkmwogeHFj1dqnvEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mobile County Commission approved a series of routine and project items Sept. 8, 2025, advancing grant applications, sponsorships, service contracts and public-works projects and adopting an add-on resolution to vacate part of a right of way.

The actions were taken largely by motion and second during the meeting; the record shows motions and seconds but does not include individual roll-call vote tallies in the transcript. Items approved included appropriations to local nonprofits and school projects, subscription renewals, contract increases for resurfacing work, advertising for bids on streets projects and acceptance of plats and right-of-way deeds. The commission also authorized applications for several grants and approved a memorandum of understanding for employee tuition benefits.

Votes at a glance

1) Approve list of claims — motion approved (mover/second: not specified).
2) Sponsorship agreement: Downtown Mobile Alliance — $1,600 for annual luncheon (approved).
3) Appropriation contract: Mobile Medical Museum — $5,000 from District 1 education funds for documentary marketing/distribution (approved).
4) Appropriation contract: Board of School Commissioners of Mobile County — $14,826.20 from District 3 education funds for Alma Bryant High School security fence (approved).
5) Sponsorship agreement: Alabama Association of Black County Officials (formerly National Organization of Black County Officials) — $1,000 from District 1 commission funds for empowerment conference/retreat Oct. 3–25 (approved).
6) Sponsorship agreement: Loaves and Fishes Community Ministries — total $2,500 for Central Midtown Family Festival Sept. 13 (funds divided; approved).
7) Rescind prior action (May 15, 2025) approving $4,048 appropriation to Mattity T. Blunt High School — rescission approved (reason: vendor/recipient unable to proceed per discussion).
8) Authority to execute application with Fidelity Life Insurance Company d/b/a Atlantic American employee benefits to provide optional whole life insurance to county employees, pending legal review (approved).
9) Dependent care flexible spending account limit increase from $5,000 to $7,500 (approved).
10) Alcohol license transfer (retail beer & retail table wine) for Country Corner on Grand Bay Wilmer Road South — approved.
11) Reappointment: Dr. Neil Sass to Dauphin Island Water and Sewer Authority board — six-year term (approved).
12) Authorize advertising for bids: Strickland Youth Center lightning protection (approved).
13) County match funding amounts for Retired Senior Volunteer Program for program years 2024 and 2025 (approved).
14) Accept hold harmless/indemnity agreements for use of county equipment from specified entities (approved).
15) Authorize grant application submittal to the National Trust for Historic Preservation — Preserving Black Churches grant (approved).
16) Contract with Virgil HR: $525 per year for online employee handbook builder (software-as-a-service) — approved pending legal review.
17) Re-advertise RFQ for design professional code compliance for ADECA disaster recovery grant work (no bids received previously) — authorized.
18) Letter of support: The Nature Conservancy proposal to EPA for Delta Stormwater Project grant — authorized.
19) Memorandum of understanding with Spring Hill College for preferred tuition benefits for county employees and immediate family — approved.
20) Agreement among Mobile County Commission, Department of Human Resources, and Mobile County Investigation and Recovery for prosecution of child support — $2,241,333.95, 100% reimbursable to Mobile County Commission (approved).
21) Consideration of bid actions (procedural; approved as presented).
22) Renewal: KnowBe4 subscription — $5,445 for email security awareness training (approved).
23) Renewal: Earl Dudley GPS reference station network — $1,200 for Public Works (approved).
24) Annual renewal: Intuit QuickBooks subscription — $2,599 for Community Corrections Center (approved).
25) 36-month lease with Xerox Corporation — $144.49 per month under state contract for one copier for the Mobile County legislative delegation (approved).
26) Sponsorship agreement: University of South Alabama — $2,950 from District 3 education funds for ladies fish tagging workshop, subject to paperwork and legal review (approved).
27–28) Items voted at conference (as announced) — recorded as approved in the meeting record.
29) Professional services agreement: Renee Dials d/b/a Dials Video Production — up to $15,000 for videotaped interviews related to the Civil Rights and Cultural Heritage District (paid from District 1 education funds) (approved).
30) Approve proposed and final plat: resubdivision of Lot 10, Red Oak Estates (approved).
31) Authorize acquisition of property and acceptance of right-of-way deeds for listed projects (approved).
32) Supplemental agreement No. 1 with APAC Alabama for Bush Lane and Carroll Plantation Road resurfacing: increase $76,115.85 (new total $3,231,638.01) and extend contract time by 21 days (approved).
33) Authorize advertising/receiving bids: Dolphin Island streets resurfacing (approved).
34) Right-of-way/easement agreement: Tract 13 on Moores Road — $3,230 for Moores Road grade, drain, base and pave (approved).
35) Final plat only: Longmire Estates (approved).
Add-on 1) Adopt resolution consenting to vacation request by I.S. Waltman: portion of right of way of Old Cherry Drive East (map dated 08/20/2025) — adopted as an add-on.
36) Commission announcements and comments (non-action).
37) Motion to adjourn until Sept. 22 — approved.

Context and process notes: Most items were routine and moved and seconded with no extended debate recorded in the transcript. A handful of items were noted as pending legal review. Item 7 was rescinded because the recipient could not proceed; the commission added the add-on vacation resolution so a resident could proceed with building plans. The meeting closed with a motion to adjourn until Sept. 22.

The record in the transcript does not include roll-call tallies or named voters for routine motions; outcomes reported above are the outcomes reflected in the meeting record (approved, adopted, rescinded) as read into the minutes.","The Mobile County Commission approved a broad consent agenda on Sept. 8 that included sponsorships, appropriations, contract renewals, resurfacing contract changes, grant applications and an add-on resolution to vacate a portion of right of way. Most items were approved by motion and second with no recorded roll-call tallies.","actionData","errors"]

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