Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/2/2025
Item Status: New
From: Jay Dickson, Planning Director
Submitted by: Ashley Campbell, Natural Resource Planner
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ITEM TITLE
Title
2026 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Phase II Permit - Appointment of Responsible Official
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Appoint James E. (Jeb) Ball, Baldwin County Commission Chairman, as the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Phase II Permit Responsible Official to execute all documents required by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the County’s MS4 Permit ALR #40042.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: In accordance with the County’s MS4 Phase II Permit, Baldwin County is required to appoint a Responsible Official who has the authority to execute permit applications, annual reports and other essential documents required by ADEM throughout the year. Staff requests the Commission Chairman be appointed as the Responsible Official.
Previous Commission action/date: 11/05/2024 - Appointed Commissioner Matthew P. McKenzie as the MS4 Phase II Permit Responsible Official.
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: Commission Administration and EMA staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Prepare appointment letter addressed to:
Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Storm Water Management Branch - Water Division
ATTN: Melanie Ratcliffe
Post Office Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
Additional instructions/notes: Courier letter to Ashley Campbell who will submit letter to ADEM through the permit AEPAC online portal.