Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/3/2026
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee - Resignation
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Committee, accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Schmitz, effective October 22, 2026, and thank him for his prior civic service as an At-Large member of the Committee.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: On October 22, 2026, Mr. Schmitz submitted his resignation from the Environmental Advisory Board (EAC). At this time, the EAC At-Large member will not be replaced and will remain vacant.
GENERAL BOARD INFORMATION:
The Baldwin County Environmental Advisory Board was created by the Baldwin County Commission on May 18, 1993. The Board ceased functioning in 2013 but was never dissolved. On May 4, 2021, the Commission reactivated the board by Resolution 2021-068 as Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) to provide environmental policy guidance to the County Commission. On September 3, 2024, the Commission adopted Resolution #2024 156, which re-established the EAC with updated bylaws.
The Committee consists of no more than fifteen (15) members, of which two (2) members shall represent each of the four (4) Commission Districts, totaling eight (8) members representing Commission Districts. The remaining seven (7) members, if any, will serve as at-large appointments. The term for each member is three (3) years.
Previous Commission action/date: 08/04/2026 - Previous BCC appointment to the Committee.
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?
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
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Thank you letter to:
Thomas Schmitz
9609 Soldiers Creek Drive
Lillian, Alabama 36549
cc: Ashley Campbell and James Howard
Additional instructions/notes: Add previous Board information to staff notes in Boards App.
1) Enter resignation in boards app, 2) Use board checklist to update contact information in boards app if applicable 3) Send notification email.