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Limestone County Commission approves $1.82 million in claims, polling-place moves, roundabout contract and multiple hires
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Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting, the Limestone County Commission unanimously approved $1,817,282.26 in claims, relocated two polling places, authorized a $140,485.41 agreement for a roundabout design, and approved multiple personnel hires and merit increases.
The Limestone County Commission on Feb. 17 voted unanimously to approve claims totaling $1,817,282.26, relocate two polling places and authorize a contract for a roundabout project, while also clearing a slate of personnel actions.
Minutes and claims: The commission approved the minutes from the Feb. 2 meeting and then moved to approve county claims of $1,817,282.26. Commissioner Gatlin made the motion to approve the claims, which Commissioner Roof seconded; the roll call was recorded with commissioners voting 'Aye' and the chair announced the motion carried.
Polling places: Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution relocating a polling precinct from Westside Community Center to Owens Campus (Alabama Connections Academy) and creating a new precinct at First Bible Church on Huntsville Browns Ferry Road. Commissioner Turner moved the resolution and Mister Gatlin seconded; the motion carried unanimously. “That is great to get the crowd down on voting,” the chair said in explaining the change.
Roundabout engineering contract: The commission authorized an agreement with Morrell Engineering for construction engineering and inspection services and intersection modifications at East Limestone and Capshaw Road to install a roundabout. The total cost cited was $140,485.41; the chair and staff indicated much of the cost will be recovered through a grant. Commissioner Turner moved approval; Commissioner Ruth seconded and the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
Budget and procurement: A budget revision of $30,380.91 was approved (the transcript lists the mover as 'Mister Ruse' and a recorded second by Mister Gatlin). The commission also awarded a bid to W H Thomas for motor oils at $17,032.62; Commissioner Roof recorded the second and the measure passed.
Personnel actions and merit increases: Commissioners approved changes to the IT staffing plan (removing one trainee and adding a network support specialist), multiple hires and promotions — including Keegan Laxon (from IT trainee to support specialist), a part-time school resource officer position for Josh Taylor (effective March 2), several deputy sheriff hires pending drug screening, and a corrections officer hire — and several merit increases. The staffing motion was moved by Commissioner Townsend and seconded by Commissioner Gatlin; roll-call votes were recorded as 'Aye' and the chair said the motions carried unanimously.
What’s next: The commission set its next meeting for March 2 at the same location. No public hearings or conflicts of interest were reported at this session.
