Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 2/17/2021
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner James E. Ball, District 1
Submitted by: Barbara Pate, Executive Commission Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request to Place a Plaque at Baldwin County Courthouse in Bay Minette to Honor Former Bay Minette Chief of Police, Alec McDowell
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discussion Item only at this time - Ms. Jennifer McDowell, granddaughter of former Bay Minette Chief of Police, Alec McDowell, Jr. contacted the Baldwin County Commission requesting that a plaque be hung in the Baldwin County Courthouse in honor of her grandfather, Alec McDowell, Jr. who served with the Bay Minette Police Department for 25 years, and was promoted to Chief of Police in June of 1987 until his retirement on January 1, 1991. Chief McDowell assisted in solving over 200 cases during his career with the Bay Minette Police Department and was recognized by former President George Bush for his professional accomplishments.
See attached email request from Ms. Mc Dowell, February 1, 2021.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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Background:
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
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FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
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Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
As the Commission directs.
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