Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/5/2019
Item Status: New
From: Ronald J. Cink, Budget Director
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administration/Records Manager
Miranda N. McKinnon, Administrative Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
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Approval of Appointment of Three Deputy Coroners of Baldwin County, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
As requested, in writing to the Baldwin County Commission, by the Coroner of Baldwin County, the Honorable Dr. Brian Pierce, and pursuant to Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama (1975), approve:
1) The appointment of Stan Vinson as Deputy Coroner of Baldwin County, Alabama, further, approve Deputy Coroner Vinson’s compensation at $500.00 per month and eligible personal car mileage at the prevailing IRS rate in the official performance of the duties of Deputy Coroner, said appointment, salary, compensation and eligibility applicable car mileage becoming effective February 5, 2019; and
2) The appointment of Daren Keith Montgomery as Deputy Coroner of Baldwin County, Alabama, further, approve Deputy Coroner Montgomery’s compensation at $1,000.00 per month and eligible personal car mileage at the prevailing IRS rate in the official performance of the duties of Deputy Coroner, said appointment, salary, compensation and eligibility applicable car mileage becoming effective February 5, 2019; and
3) The appointment of Troy Dyess as Deputy Coroner of Baldwin County, Alabama, further, approve Deputy Dyess’ compensation at $1,250.00 per month and eligible personal car mileage at the prevailing IRS rate in the official performance of the duties of Deputy Coroner, said appointment, salary, compensation and eligibility applicable car mileage becoming effective February 5, 2019.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: Section 11-5-34 of the Code of Alabama (1975) authorizes the Coroner of a county the ability to appoint Deputy Coroners: however, said appointments must be approved by the applicable County Commission and, furthermore, any compensation provided said Deputy Coroners must be approved by a majority of the members of the applicable County Commission. Furthermore, Alabama law requires the Coroner’s appointment of Deputy Coroners to be in writing and filed in the Office of the Coroner and Office of the Judge of Probate. Furthermore, said portion of Alabama law requires all Deputy Coroners to file with the Judge of Probate the bond and oath of office required by law for the Coroner.
Upon the approval of the appointment of Deputy Coroners Montgomery, Dyess and Vinson by the Baldwin County Commission, and approval of the related compensation and mileage eligibility at the February 5, 2019, Regular Meeting, the County Administration staff will file and record the appointment letters with copies of the current official bond and new oath of office for Deputy Coroners Montgomery, Dyess and Vinson in Baldwin County Probate Court on February 5, 2019.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation:
Deputy Coroner Vinson - $500.00 per month plus mileage reimbursement
Deputy Coroner Montgomery - $1,000.00 per month plus mileage reimbursement
Deputy Coroner Dyess - $1,250.00 per month plus mileage reimbursement
Budget line item(s) to be used: 52400.5150
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?
Yes
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 send correspondence to:
Stan Vinson
Deputy Coroner
P. O. Box 1392
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Daren Keith Montgomery
Deputy Coroner
9185 Hammock Road
Elberta, Alabama 36530
Troy Dyess
Deputy Coroner
30524 Pinyon Drive
Spanish Fort, Alabama 36527
cc:
The Honorable Brian Pierce
Coroner
Baldwin County, Alabama
P. O. Box 2647
Robertsdale, Alabama 36567
Ron Cink, Budget Director
Kim Creech, Clerk Treasurer
Eva Cutsinger, Senior Accountant
Brandy Karl, Admin. Support, Coroner
Shanna Bonner, Admin. Support, Coroner
Administration - Record all documents at Probate Office, scan to files, originals placed in Bond Book.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A