Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
Submitted by: Michelle Howard, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Gateswood Volunteer Fire Department Annual Christmas Parade
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the requested route (use of County Road 112) for the Gateswood Volunteer Fire Department (GVFD) Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, December 5, 2026, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at approximately 11:45 a.m.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Staff received a request on November 1, 2026, from Tara Stracener, Assistant Chief, GVFD, for the use of County Road 112 for the Gateswood Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Parade to be held on December 5, 2026, beginning at the Gateswood Fire Department located at 33066 County Road 112, Robertsdale, Alabama.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office will provide security for this event.
Previous Commission action/date: December 6, 2025 - Approved previous Christmas parade route.
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: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration
Additional instructions/notes: Send correspondence to:
Via Email Only - (gateswoodVFD@gmail.com)
Gateswood Volunteer Fire Department
ATTN: Tara Stracener, Assistant Chief
33066 County Road 112
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
cc: Email Group: Parades and Races (include request letter and map)
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
Baldwin County Highway Department
Baldwin County EMA