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Colbert County Commission approves consent agenda, donates surplus Tahoe and OKs 287(g) purchases
Summary
The commission adopted its March 17 consent agenda, declaring a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe surplus for donation to Brick Hatton Volunteer Fire Department, approving two 287(g)-related expenditures totaling $3,905.80 for patrol vehicle graphics and hazmat gear, and authorizing a $1,141.70 leave payout.
The Colbert County Commission approved its consent agenda at the March 17, 2026 regular meeting, adopting multiple resolutions that included declaring county property surplus, allocating 287(g)-related funds for Sheriff’s Department needs and approving a leave payout.
Commissioner Tyrus Mansell moved to adopt the consent agenda and Commissioner Jimmy Gardiner seconded; the motion was presented and approved as part of the meeting’s consent actions. The consent agenda included approval of the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of bills presented by the County CFO.
The commission adopted Resolution 2026-0018 declaring a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 1GNSK2ECXFR666828) surplus and authorizing its donation to the Brick Hatton Volunteer Fire Department. By Resolution 2026-0019 the commission allocated $2,388.00 of funds tied to the county’s participation in the federal 287(g) program to install graphics, logos and striping on two patrol vehicles. Resolution 2026-0020 authorized $1,517.80 of 287(g)-related funds to purchase hazmat safety equipment for Sheriff’s Department personnel (coveralls, boots and respirators). The resolution texts note the county received a one-time stipend/reimbursement of $130,000 related to the 287(g) participation; the decisions allocate small portions of those funds for the items above.
The consent agenda also included approval of a payment of unused accrued annual leave to Brian Behel in the amount of $1,141.70.
The actions taken on March 17 were recorded as part of the commission’s regular meeting business; no separate roll-call vote counts were provided in the transcript for the consent items.
