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Jackson County Commission approves forestry grant application, mower purchase and two board appointments
Summary
The Jackson County Commission on June 2025 approved a resolution to apply for an Alabama Forestry Commission matching grant for a rural bridge, authorized a $16,075 mower purchase for the maintenance department and appointed two members to the county health care authority.
The Jackson County Commission on June 2025 voted to approve several routine and substantive items, including filing for a matching grant from the Alabama Forestry Commission to replace a rural bridge, purchasing a mower for the county maintenance department and appointing two members to the Jackson County Health Care Authority.
The commission approved a resolution authorizing submission of a matching grant application to the Alabama Forestry Commission for up to $400,000 to construct or replace a rural bridge on County Road 53 in Stevenson over an unnamed tributary of Big Creek. The county also allocated up to $78,169.74 in local funds or in‑kind resources toward the project as part of the application. Commissioners voted to sign the resolution after a motion and second; the motion carried by voice vote.
Commissioners approved the purchase of a commercial mower for the maintenance department for $16,075, following staff review of multiple quotes and warranties. The maintenance director recommended buying from a local vendor based on equipment specifications and warranty terms; the commission approved the recommendation by voice vote.
On appointments, the commission voted by roll call to fill two unexpired terms on the Jackson County Health Care Authority. Shelby Graves was appointed to fill a term expiring Sept. 30, 2025. Jim Jordan was appointed to a term expiring Sept. 30, 2029. The roll‑call votes recorded Commissioner Gulley (yes), Commissioner Kenimer (yes), Commissioner Buckner (yes) and Commissioner McBride (yes) for both appointments.
The commission also approved the meeting agenda and adopted minutes from its Feb. 5 and Feb. 24, 2025 meetings by voice vote.
No litigation decisions were recorded in open session; the meeting later moved toward an executive session to discuss potential litigation.
Votes at a glance
- Alabama Forestry Commission grant resolution: Motion to authorize submission of application for up to $400,000 and to allocate up to $78,169.74 in county funds; motion carried (voice vote). The resolution authorizes county staff to sign application documents. (See provenance: topicintro/topfinish.)
- Maintenance mower purchase: Motion to approve purchase of mower for $16,075 based on staff recommendation; motion carried (voice vote). Model details discussed in staff packet; vendor identified as Scott (Small Engines) in staff recommendation.
- Jackson County Health Care Authority appointments: Shelby Graves appointed to unexpired term through 09/30/2025; Jim Jordan appointed to term through 09/30/2029. Roll‑call recorded: Commissioner Gulley — yes; Commissioner Kenimer — yes; Commissioner Buckner — yes; Commissioner McBride — yes.
- Agenda and minutes: Agenda for the June meeting approved; minutes from 02/05/2025 and 02/24/2025 adopted (voice votes).
Ending
The commission directed staff to file the forestry grant application and to complete procurement paperwork for the mower purchase. Appointments will be reflected in county records and on the Health Care Authority roster. Further details on the bridge project and procurement documents were not specified at the meeting.
