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Covington County Commission roundup: parade sponsorship approved; arena alcohol sales not approved; roadwork contract awarded
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Summary
At its April 28 meeting the commission approved minutes, agreed to sponsor the Andalusia July 4 parade, declined a proposal to allow alcohol sales at a one-time arena event for lack of a second, awarded an annual surface-treatment contract to S and C, and authorized participation in an opioid settlement grouping.
The Covington County Commission addressed several routine and substantive items at its April 28 meeting, including a parade sponsorship, a failed motion to permit alcohol sales at a single arena event, an award of an annual surface-treatment contract, and approval to participate in an opioid-related settlement grouping.
The commission opened by welcoming local pageant winners and contestants. Sarah Catherine Reese introduced herself as 2026 Miss Covington County and confirmed the county’s representatives will attend the National Peanut Festival; pageant community-service work and contestant age eligibility (16–19) were discussed.
On administrative business, the commission approved minutes from the March 24 and April 14 regular meetings after a motion and a recorded voice vote.
A proposal to allow alcohol sales during a proposed arena concert returned under old business. Commissioner Tommy moved to approve alcohol sales for the single event; commissioners raised concerns about protecting the arena floor, increased cleanup costs and the need to include protective measures and cleanup fees in any contract. The chair announced there was a lack of a second, so the commission did not approve alcohol sales for that event.
Under new business, Carol Ann Mullins, president of the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, and Barbara Clark requested county sponsorship for Andalusia’s July 4 parade, which is state-recognized for Alabama’s 250th anniversary. Commissioner Tommy moved that each commissioner donate $100 from contingency to reach the top-level sponsorship; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
The commission awarded the annual surface-treatment contract to S and C Materials and Paving, the sole bidder. Staff said bid prices were within recent standards; the motion to award the contract passed by voice vote.
County staff reported on infrastructure projects and grants: ALDOT review for three flat-bridge projects is pending final approval and materials will be ordered in stages; the LBW project is about 99% complete pending a small seeding area, and roadside vegetation spraying is scheduled for late May.
In closing business, commissioners approved a motion to participate in a grouping of smaller “remnant” defendants’ opioid settlements; staff emphasized that each agreement contains limited permitted uses for any proceeds. The commission approved that participation by voice vote.
With no further business, the chair adjourned the meeting.
