Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/7/2026
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner James E. Ball, District 1
Submitted by: Barbara Pate, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request from North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce - 44th Annual Christmas Fest Event
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions related to the 44th Annual Christmas Fest Event held by the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce:
1) Authorize the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce to use the Baldwin County Courthouse grounds to host the Annual Christmas Fest on the Courthouse Square on Friday and Saturday, December 11 - 12, 2026, (with setup for the event beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2026); and
2) Authorize County employees to assist the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce prior to the event in establishing sources of power/water and to map the event to assist in general with any questions or issues that may arise related to County property; and
3) Authorize the Baldwin County Commission Chairman to execute the Public Notice that will serve as the event permit and road closure notice for the 44th Annual Christmas Fest Event.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Staff received a letter dated June 8, 2026, from Ms. Kristina Pittman, Executive Director of North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce (NBCoC), requesting assistance with the 44th Annual Christmas Fest Event on December 11-12, 2026.
Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director, has informed NBCoC that the contractor laydown area for the Courthouse renovation project will be on the northwest corner of the Courthouse, with the construction being on the west entrance door. There could be a construction dumpster set up on that side of Courthouse during the festival, but Wanda will ensure this area is roped off.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Facilities and Maintenance staff will coordinate with NBCoC prior to setup to locate the power and water sources for the vendors, no related costs.
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): Admin - send correspondence to NBCoC via email only.
Via Email Only - (kristina@northbaldwinchamber.com)
North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
ATTN: Kristina Pittman, Executive Director
Post Office Box 310
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
cc: Roger Rendleman, Frank Lundy, Mark Acreman, Jessica Stonesifer, Derrick Crocker, Sheriff Anthony Lowery
Additional instructions/notes: N/A