Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 9/1/2020
Item Status: New
From: James E. Ball, District 1 Commissioner; Charles F. Gruber, District 4 Commissioner; Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Victoria Key, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Emergency Communication District (911 Board) - Board Appointment(s)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District (911 Board), take the following actions:
1) Reappoint Chief David Wilson as a member for a four-year term, to continue from February 21, 2020, and expire on February 21, 2024.
2) Appoint Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery as a member for a four-year term, to the place seat formerly held by Mr. Charles D. Jones, said term to commence on November 14, 2020 and expire on November 14, 2024.
3) Thank Mr. Charles D. Jones for his prior civic service upon the expiration of his term of service.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date:
December 17, 2019 - Last Baldwin County Commission appointment to the board.
Background:
Part I - The Request
At this time Commissioner Charles F. Gruber wishes to reappoint Chief David Wilson as a member of the Baldwin County Emergency Communication (911 Board). Commissioner James E. Ball has requested to appoint Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery as a member of the Baldwin County Emergency Communication (911 Board).
PART II - GENERAL BACKGROUND - COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS (E-911 BOARD)
§11-98-4 Code of Alabama 1975 sets forth the appointment process by the "creating authority" [Note: the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District was created by the Baldwin County Commission, through resolution, during their October 2, 1984, regular meeting] of a "seven member" Board of Commissioners. Specifically, §11-98-4 Code of Alabama 1975 states that members of the Board of Commissioners shall be qualified electors of the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District [the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District is composed of all territory lying within the entire area of Baldwin County, Alabama] whom, in this case, are appointed by the Baldwin County Commission to serve four (4) year terms, respectively.
PART III - BACKGROUND ON PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Staff has verified that Chief David Wilson and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Anthony Lowery are qualified electors (i.e. registered voters) of the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District (i.e. Baldwin County, Alabama).
Therefore, staff confirms that the above listed individuals meets the requirements set forth in §11-98-4, Code of Alabama 1975 to be appointed to the Board of Commissioners of the Baldwin County Emergency Communication District.
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
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Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Appointment Letter to:
Chief David Wilson
1920 Bay Street
Foley, Alabama 36535
Anthony Lowery
595 County Road 73
Summerdale, Alabama 36580
Thank you letter to:
Charles D. Jones
102 General Canby Drive
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
cc: Joby Smith, Director E-911 - via email only:
jsmith@baldwin911.org
Additional instructions/notes: N/A