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Commission approves electroshock fish survey at Manuka Lake for $1,227.50

5062874 · June 25, 2025
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Summary

The commission authorized a contracted electroshock fish survey at Manuka Lake by Southeastern Pond Management at an estimated cost of $1,227.50, paid from a county-designated "secret" funding source; the vote was 6–1.

Chilton County commissioners voted June 24 to authorize an electrofishing (electroshock) survey at Manuka Lake by Southeastern Pond Management at an estimated cost of $1,227.50, with funds to come from a county-designated ‘‘secret’’ revenue source.

Commissioner Perkins moved for a resolution to authorize the study and said the estimated cost was $1,227.50; Commissioner Bohn seconded. The roll-call vote recorded six votes in favor and one opposing vote by Commissioner Headley. The commission’s stated funding source was identified in the meeting as a county-designated revenue stream described verbally as a “secret funding source.”

The motion authorizes the contractor to perform the electrofishing study; commissioners did not specify additional follow-up reporting requirements in the discussion recorded on the transcript.