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Autauga County Commission meeting roundup: proclamations, hires, donations and a FY2027 funding application
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the commission approved a Bike Month proclamation, multiple personnel promotions and hires (some pending background checks), a $1,000 donation to Central Alabama Crimestoppers, and authorized applying for FY2027 congressional infrastructure funding with an 80/20 match; a proposed inmate‑housing contract was withdrawn.
The Autauga County Commission covered routine business on April 21, approving proclamations, personnel actions, a community donation, and a congressional funding application.
Proclamation and community events: The commission approved a proclamation naming May 2026 as Bike Month in Autauga County, recognizing the Autauga Bicycle Club, the League of American Bicyclists and other local partners. The commission also approved a $1,000 donation to Central Alabama Crimestoppers to support the deputy/cop booth at Prattville Cityfest on May 2, 2026.
Personnel actions: The commission approved several promotions and hires across county departments. On the consent docket the commission approved staff attendance at the Probate Judges Summer Conference (Aug. 2–5, 2026) and a six‑month probation period for Engineering employee David Powell (Operator I; hire date 10/27/2025). The commission approved promotion of Chasne Collins from corporal to sergeant (effective 4/21/2026), promotion of Mary Patterson and Michael Tuno to corporal, and hiring Jordan Flowers as a full‑time correction officer (pending background/drug test). The commission approved hiring Lonnie Achtemeier as part‑time courthouse security (pending background/drug test) and approved hiring April Yelder‑Jordan as part‑time driver to fill a vacancy.
Intergovernmental inmate housing: A motion to enter a contract with Lowndes and Crenshaw counties to house additional inmates was introduced but then withdrawn; the withdrawal carried by unanimous vote and no contract was executed at the meeting.
Funding application: Commissioners approved applying for a FY2027 Congressionally directed spending request for infrastructure/construction with an 80/20 match. The minutes do not identify a project, dollar amount, or lead department for the request.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.; the next regular meeting was set for May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
