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Marion County approves personnel hires, discusses grant spending and road projects
Summary
The commission approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring a part-time investigator and deputies; staff briefed the commission on road and bridge grants, a pilot herbicide program, and remaining RC&D funds for an emergency trailer.
The Marion County Commission approved several personnel actions and heard updates on grants and road projects at its meeting.
Personnel: The commission moved to approve a recommendation to hire Jason Clinkett as a part-time investigator (described as a retired state employee). Commissioners also approved hiring Heath Jackson as a deputy; the sheriff reported recent turnover and the need to fill vacancies. The commission amended the agenda to consider two additional deputy hires and approved hiring two deputies (names discussed in the record: Janet Burleson and Justin Williams, with a later transcript reference to 'Tanner Burleson'), and one commissioner abstained from a vote because of a familial relationship.
Grants and equipment: Staff noted a remaining RC&D grant balance tied to a county emergency response trailer (approximately $58,000) and proposed using the remaining funds to expand trailer communications and signage rather than risk losing the grant. EMA staff said NACOG indicated the proposed trailer expenditures were allowable under the grant terms.
Road projects and operations: County engineering staff updated commissioners on ALDOT-coordinated projects, grant application deadlines (RAA application), detour and signage responsibilities, and a likely construction start in April for at least one project. The commission discussed a pilot herbicide application on a one-mile section connecting to a state route, plans to certify additional personnel to apply herbicide, and hiring for an inspector position and solid waste personnel.
Other operational items: Probate staff reported election preparation work following redistricting and new poll pads; the sheriff's office discussed moving evidence and vehicles to the new jail, inventory of evidence and possible disposal, and implementation of a records/management software to coordinate dispatch and jail functions.
Next steps: Personnel hires were approved subject to normal onboarding. EMA and engineering staff will continue to coordinate on grant timelines, trailer equipment procurement, and project detours and scheduling.
