Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/19/2025
Item Status: New
From: Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer
Deidra Hanak, Personnel Director
Submitted by: Bo Bonner, Assistant Personnel Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Highway Department (Bay Minette) - Employment of Three (3) Operator Technician I Positions
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the employment of Marcus Ledbetter to fill the open Operator Technician I position (#5386) at a grade 308 ($19.16 per hour / $39,852.80 annually) due to experience and already obtaining CDL; and
2) Approve the employment of Mike Whisenhant to fill the open Operator Technician I position (#5561) at a grade 308 ($19.16 per hour / $39,852.80 annually) due to experience and already obtaining CDL; and
3) Approve the employment of Anthony Gray to fill the open Operator Technician I position (#5007) grade 308 ($18.25 per hour / $37,960.00 annually).
These actions shall be effective no sooner than August 25, 2025.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Operator Technician I positions were vacated due to the promotions of the previous employees. The County Engineer respectfully requests that the above recommendations are approved.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $117,665.60 - budgeted
Budget line item(s) to be used: 11153111.51130 - Salaries and Wages
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: Personnel - Implement Changes
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A