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At a glance: Covington County Commission votes — Jan. 15, 2026
Summary
Summary of actions taken by the Covington County Commission Jan. 15: consent agenda approved; jail mat service contract authorized; courthouse roof repair approved ($24,655.46); lime‑rock bid awarded; and other routine matters handled.
The Covington County Commission took the following actions on Jan. 15, 2026.
- Consent agenda approved: minutes for 11/19/2025, 12/15/2025, 12/16/2025 and accounts payable/payroll for December 2025 (packet pages 2–28). Motion made by Tommy; second by Ben; carried by voice vote.
- Jail mat service contract: Commission authorized entering a contract for mat service with Santos (continuing mat service but not renewing work‑release uniforms). Presenter said mat service was about $40–$50 per week to the jail budget. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Courthouse roof/ceiling repairs: Commissioners approved an estimate to seal deteriorated brickwork and apply a silicone roof coating to stop leaks above upstairs offices; total estimated cost $24,655.46. Motion carried by voice vote; classified as capital improvement.
- Lime/rock contract award: Staff reported one bid received (Sarah Pate Logging / Brooklyn Limestone as backup) to supply line materials; commission approved award to provide alternate supply when local plants are unavailable.
- Other routine items: Announcements of board vacancies and appointments (South Alabama Planning & Development and OCAP), mobile dumpster schedule and ongoing roadwork updates were presented; the commission recessed to conduct EMA Group A interviews after the meeting.
Votes were recorded as voice votes in the meeting; the transcript does not include a roll‑call tally for individual commissioners.
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