Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/5/2021
Item Status: New
From: Commissioner James E. Ball, District 1; Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood, District 3
Submitted by: Anu Gary, Administrative Services Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Animal Control Advisory Board - Board Appointment(s)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Related to the Baldwin County Animal Control Advisory Board, take the following actions:
1) Accept the resignation of Ms. Kim Gantt and thank her for her service on the board; and
2) Appoint Ms. Christie Davis as a member of the board (as District I Commissioner’s designee) to fill the vacant place seat formerly held by Ms. Kim Gantt for a pro-rata reduced four (4) year term, said term to commence on October 5, 2021, and expire on February 7, 2023; and
3) Accept the resignation of Mr. Joseph Palmer, effective September 4, 2020, and thank him for his service on the board; and
4) Accept the resignation of Mr. Tom Hayden and thank him for his service on the board; and
5) Appoint Ms. Joline M. Beedy as a member of the board (as District III Commissioner’s designee) to fill the vacant place seat formerly held by Mr. Tom Hayden for a pro-rata reduced four (4) year term, said term to commence on October 5, 2021, and expire on February 7, 2023.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: January 7, 2020 - Last BCC appointment to the board.
Background: The Baldwin County Animal Control Advisory Board was established by the Baldwin County Commission at its August 1, 2017, regular meeting by the adoption of Resolution #2017-122. The Board serves only in an advisory capacity to make advisory recommendations to the Commission.
All eleven (11) Members of the Board shall be appointed by the Baldwin County Commission.
Board members shall serve for a term which shall end on the first Tuesday in February following each regular election of the Commission, with each member serving until his or her successor is appointed by the Commission.
Any Board member may be removed by the Commission at any time, with or without cause, at its discretion.
The Board shall be composed of the following:
Eight (8) members designated by the Baldwin County Commission, with each Commissioner to recommend two (2) members; One (1) member designated by the Baldwin County Sheriff; One (1) member designated by the Baldwin County District Attorney; and One (1) practicing veterinarian licensed by the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, designated by the Baldwin County Commission.
Qualifications for Board members:
1. Be a qualified elector (i.e. registered voter) in Baldwin County; and
2. Be a resident of Baldwin County.
Staff has verified the appointees meet the qualifications to be appointed to the board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
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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
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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: Administration - Appointment letters to:
Appointment letter(s) to:
Ms. Christie Davis
312 Courthouse Square, Suite 11
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Ms. Joline M. Beedy
11140 Thistle Road
Fairhope, AL 36532
Joline.beedy@regions.com <mailto:Joline.beedy@regions.com>
251-463-0040
Thank you letter(s) to:
Ms. Kim Gantt
601 Hilton Avenue
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Dr. Joseph Palmer, DVM
Post Office Box 576
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
Mr. Tom Hayden
16358 Tempest Drive
Foley, Alabama 36535
cc: Wayne Dyess
Wesley Majors
Commissioner James E. Ball
Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A