Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/20/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Commission Administrative Director
Submitted by: Roxanne Buch, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Absentee Election Duties Related to the Baldwin County Planning District 2 Zoning Election on December 15, 2026
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Baldwin County Planning District 2 Zoning Election to be held on December 15, 2026, in Baldwin County, Alabama, as ordered by the Judge of Probate on October 6, 2026, and pursuant to Section 17-11-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975), recognize the performance of and designate the place / office where the Absentee Election Manager shall perform such public duties for the applicable absentee election time period recognized by state law, as follows:
Place: Baldwin County Courthouse, Bay Minette
Office: Office of Circuit Clerk, 28th Judicial Circuit
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Judge of Probate has signed the Order setting the date for the Planning District 2 (Bay Minette) election for December 15, 2026. The voting location for the election will be the Rabun Volunteer Fire Department No. 1, located at 54320 Rabun Road, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507.
Previous Commission action/date:
October 6, 2026 - Adopted Resolution #2027-014 which certifies the accuracy of the petition for Zoning Election for Planning District 2 and instructed the Judge of Probate to provide a Zoning Election for Planning District 2, to be held no later than January 4, 2027.
May 21, 2026 - Pursuant to Alabama Code §45-2-261.07, accepted the notice of intent to request a referendum for Planning and Zoning purposes for the current Planning District 2.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $175 per day worked not to exceed 46 days, per election (Absentee Election Manager compensation) - $8,050.00 maximum.
Pursuant to Ala. Code Section 17-11-14 - Compensation of Absentee Election Manager: The time periods during which the services are required by the Absentee Election Manager and the Assistant to the Absentee Election Manager are 55 days prior to the election date, the election day, and the seven-day period following the election; however, the total number of days worked may not exceed 46 days.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051910.51750 Election Worker Fees
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? No.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No.
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration, Finance
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration:
Notification of Commission action (via email only) to:
Brenda Ganey, Absentee Election Manager
brenda.ganey@alacourt.gov
cc: Probate Judge Harry D'Olive, Jr.
Tammy Chance, Elections Coordinator
Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator
Sheriff Anthony Lowery
Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Celena Boykin, Senior Planner
Beth Hodges, Budget Director
Lynzie Clark, Senior Budget Accountant
Tara Hazelbaker, Finance Director
Aislinn Stone, Chief Compliance Officer
Christie Bezoari, Financial Operations Manager
Dana Lambert, Financial Operations Manager
Makayla Shiver, Senior Accountant
Kara Brooks, Jr. Staff Accountant
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - File in proper election/clerk folders