Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 3/17/2026
Item Status: New
From Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Braylee Austin, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
The Industrial Development Authority of Baldwin County - Appointment and Resignation
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to The Industrial Development Authority of Baldwin County, take the following actions:
1) Appoint Mr. Wayne Gruenloh to fill the place seat (District 3 Commissioner Appointee) formerly held by Ms. Karen Moore, for a pro-rata reduced four (4) year term, said term commencing March 17, 2026, and expiring December 31, 2028; and
2) Thank Ms. Karen Moore (District 3 Commissioner Appointee) for her civic service as a member of the Authority due to her resignation dated February 2, 2026.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood (District 3 Commissioner) selected Mr. Wayne Gruenloh to fill the place seat formerly held by Ms. Karen Moore.
Staff has verified the nominee meets the eligibility requirement of being a resident of Baldwin County, Alabama.
Previous Commission action/date:
05/20/2025 - Adopted Resolution #2025-137 approving bonds of The Industrial Development Authority of Baldwin County pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
05/06/2025 - Adopted Resolution #2025-116 authorizing the incorporation of The Industrial Development Authority of Baldwin County and appointed the initial directors of the Authority.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
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
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin staff - send correspondence to:
Appointment Letter:
Wayne Gruenloh - Address Forthcoming
Thank you Letter:
Karen Moore
32817 Waterview Drive West
Loxley, Alabama 36551
cc: Roger Rendleman
Lee Lawson
Brad Hicks
Additional instructions/notes: 1) Enter appointments/resignations in boards app, have verified; 2) Use board checklist to update contact information in boards app if applicable 3) Send notification email.