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Claims: The commission presented claims totaling $2,889,978.59 for payment and solicited objections. No commissioner raised an issue, and the claims were advanced for payment.

Property sale: Commissioners discussed a resolution to sell a piece of seized property on Plato Jones Street; county staff said proceeds would go to the general fund for law-enforcement services. The commission proceeded with the resolution process with no recorded objections.

Grant acceptance: The commission approved accepting an ADECA grant of $97,552.57 for the sheriff's office to purchase narcotics scanners and virtual-reality de-escalation training equipment; the sheriff's office will cover a $3,437.43 difference from discretionary funds.

Personnel and staffing: The commission approved a slate of hires and transfers (items 1–9) including transfers and corrections-officer hires, pending drug screenings where noted. Commissioners also approved staffing-plan amendments and promotions (items 10–12) for the license and tag clerks and a help-desk-to-title-clerk promotion. No objections were recorded when commissioners agreed to take hires in grouped motions.

Other administrative items: Commissioners approved removing a portable radio from inventory and transferring it to the coroner, authorized selling an old maintenance truck on GovDeals, and approved two jail-health-care unit modifications (sprinkler work for $2,842.14 and widening a vehicle gate for $3,074.44).

Budget and procurement notes: A budget revision for EMA and merit increases were listed and taken up without recorded objection. Staff reported receipt of four sealed bids for the Fox project road at Pryor Field; no award was recorded at the session.

The transcript did not record roll-call vote tallies for these items; meeting minutes indicate items were advanced by consent and will proceed through standard implementation steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 7, 2025 Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","At its work session the Limestone County Commission cleared claims, accepted a sheriff's office grant, approved multiple personnel hires and staffing changes, and set several administrative items for GovDeals disposal and small jail repairs. No roll-call vote tallies were recorded; the transcript records no objections to the listed actions.","taxTitle","taxId",13474,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6292143,"County receives sealed bids for Fox project road tied to ALDOT industrial-access grant",87,553000,640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986&start=553&end=640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986/thumbnail_553000.jpg","/articles/6292143/Limestone-County/Alabama/County-receives-sealed-bids-for-Fox-project-road-tied-to-ALDOT-industrial-access-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292143-c7409a4225d637434c7e00e6356f7038/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002263&Signature=BG8Vi1mTQw9l0sZCYheJRSxieCOpOE195wsPqZn3ZBipa-IhwFYJtAZ-jdelN1MSqkHpWQzgvmhbBzQePQ-c0zbSXNmQC32L2~fft3ZQ0gOYkTmjzPpKOYUG5~jUo8q6B-8DQwBGWwndelWqxHECBSIETspgD99FeiAH6IkEgNfe6Hsyy4ExyMgcutGX0r5VUa9R3W6-VeYoMMblikWFJ8c7qZB5wFJHIk6OjdSt3wQE1STkvmd5BgX28-uTmMMCOni62r0Dc352j4Mv00JViQ3r3QX2-8C67cPRTQlun~h1vPkuWY4AAeY4lWST3c79AOmQpR1u7NWRHovduw11bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Limestone County officials reported four sealed bids for a road project tied to an Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) industrial-access grant at Pryor Field, a project described as supporting new industrial development at the Fox project site.

Mark Massey, the county engineer, told commissioners the road will provide access to facilities being built as part of a multi-jurisdictional industrial development. He said he could not recall the precise jobs estimate but believed the project would enable roughly \"around 200 jobs.\" Massey emphasized the grant was an ALDOT industrial-access award intended to serve job creators building at the site.

Commissioners noted the bids were \"extremely close and extremely competitive.\" The transcript did not record an award or contract approval; county staff presented the bid results and discussed next steps.

The chairman and staff also clarified that ADECA funds were connected to a related sewer project; the road bid itself is tied to the ALDOT industrial-access grant and the county expects the roadway to provide direct access to the new facilities once a contractor is selected and work proceeds.

No final contracting decision was recorded at the work session.","Limestone County reported four sealed bids for the Fox project at Pryor Field, an ALDOT industrial-access grant project intended to provide access for new industrial facilities. County engineer Mark Massey said the road will serve new job creators; he estimated about 200 jobs but said he could not recall the exact number.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":42,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6292148,"Limestone County to accept ADECA grant to buy narcotics scanners and VR de-escalation training tools",26650,27210,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986&start=26&end=27","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986/thumbnail_26650.jpg","/articles/6292148/Limestone-County/Alabama/Limestone-County-to-accept-ADECA-grant-to-buy-narcotics-scanners-and-VR-de-escalation-training-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292148-7aadfac1e3d47d6bd5b8cde30c30d91e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002263&Signature=eLFTAductTUmREKeEvnaK8x1jfRxpgUTHDAZzXMtr~hiNjQGLDvh-DAGd4NhYrjqhImpEhOxiPN81jSxKc1nFSkA0q0TzWQRrybZY4M58-fTb21dcyvUpkNXf78NursXnAgf0n1r8E-~fq1SS4mjV0GAbjg2ksKSBHYDDuqr0UII8t3WF99gfv2qvz-LtUrM6Lt8w2K1Z8doy4NiaSrrlvPkdntF8zRl-AJpWODK7NzxwwWy68SCDBhnnx0FkPVKNgLVWWmfmbXNPg2m-oWRdLiwAabrj1MYbSOTsKBSt0yOIztGsSLzk1q-9YniSoLIJuLgsuCH4ENU3l2xY6ILfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Limestone County Commission approved acceptance of a $97,552.57 grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to the sheriff's office for the purchase of narcotics scanners and virtual-reality de-escalation training equipment.

The chairman said the equipment purchase totaled $100,990; ADECA's award covered $97,552.57, and the sheriff's office agreed to pay the $3,437.43 difference from its discretionary fund. The grant required no county match, the chairman said.

The chairman thanked ADECA for the support and said the equipment would enhance community safety. The commission did not set additional conditions on the grant acceptance at the session.

No roll-call vote or mover/second was recorded in the meeting transcript; commissioners raised no objections when the grant award was presented and accepted.

The grant was described as funding both narcotics-detection equipment and virtual-reality training modules intended to support de-escalation training for officers.","The commission approved acceptance of a $97,552.57 grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for the sheriff's office to purchase narcotics scanners and virtual-reality de-escalation training. The sheriff's office will cover a $3,437.43 shortfall from discretionary funds.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":42,"_43":99,"_45":100,"_46":101,"_48":102,"_50":103,"_52":104,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":105,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":106,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6292152,"Commission discusses formal animal-shelter intake policy, hours and transfer rules",16140,16929,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986&start=16&end=16","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986/thumbnail_16140.jpg","/articles/6292152/Limestone-County/Alabama/Commission-discusses-formal-animal-shelter-intake-policy-hours-and-transfer-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292152-c5bad8505d1d5adf144b2f007be7d080/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002263&Signature=ix3HCKr1-RzRp05ByRx1govmvWFOEjAZxDFPxlYeL8h8lJ7go5tc1JaBp~JfIO7XhRFRsFeAmEyi~V~BAjxXX6K9tHf9Wj1AXyB5TiNHYefMqc2OEPwbwdSdxgwOL2ZrwXY1ePv74UHkAlRR4bHe10roDif94OMhEBFYikgh8BWGJXo7h4GSvBeXGp7nRBJ9cFbgqxT25XFaYZMTiQmHfAB1aNRSKqLZkyxHNI68Oksf-TygQW5ZPqFT2jPWpS5q1UOQIT8K9odtdaFBfhaIOnV2PuXT5GLwU2chlOdKrzStsm4sv6YgjcTRivG1okB~2~k8tauQf6XLdIL9IXqaQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Limestone County Commission work session, commissioners discussed drafting a resolution to clarify the animal shelter's intake and adoption policies, including which animals the county will accept and how transfers from other jurisdictions will be handled.

The chairman said animal control is available 24/7 to pick up animals running at large, while the shelter facility itself is open Monday through Saturday. He asked the commission to clarify intake rules because animals previously received from other cities and jurisdictions had contributed to overcrowding.

The chairman also said the county must follow state law when handling animals that have bitten people; such animals cannot be adopted. He asked commissioners to work with the shelter to draft a clear policy that defines when the county will accept owner surrenders, animals transferred from other agencies, and how fees or capacity constraints will be handled.

The commission did not adopt a final resolution at the session; the item was placed for further discussion and staff follow-up. The chairman asked interested commissioners to coordinate with Christy at the animal shelter for drafting language and to return a proposed resolution for future consideration.

Commissioners framed the conversation as an effort to preserve the shelter's adoption success while preventing overcrowding and ensuring public safety.","At the Limestone County Commission work session commissioners discussed drafting a formal resolution to clarify animal-shelter intake, owner surrenders, transfer protocols and hours after shelter capacity concerns were raised.",{"_33":108,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":109,"_41":42,"_43":110,"_45":110,"_46":111,"_48":112,"_50":113,"_52":114,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":115,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":116,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6292157,"Resident tells Limestone County Commission noise, zoning rules needed after intense construction",816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986&start=816&end=816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2527635-3bc3f07634c13bc78f73c018f3072986/thumbnail_816000.jpg","/articles/6292157/Limestone-County/Alabama/Resident-tells-Limestone-County-Commission-noise-zoning-rules-needed-after-intense-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292157-b7a21f2b5cb4b6ffa8cc625369f45f6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771002263&Signature=XMI-peSCY5AoVYegkpbD9oxEhDB7pOcviZRl-8lIZjlvyKzmRU3umh7aPqCxCaLtSlFs8OPClzY2pU6C6EzKekhI0ef5tT75eHZyoNs1OBBtlxPr-QBJfjKUrX8Mnc59Ho2utp2FM9lzI5jJvlNME32p-ceBQ8W9f1skm7VCeRXoudxowjpmV6gkIVcpn9eK2jPkfg~oRCK3CpFblO5Pm0UQmj1OL~jk-ui2k5GrEPFkMELBvnookdFtWw3JPAKGKyQs6krcD7RcotC96MONRL9ge~lITNb4cYY7CDYmDXKmrL1IK7QG1iiA5~72S0yC4UW11A-9yhKqc0VRsNZ~7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelly Dye, a Limestone County resident, told the commission at its work session that construction noise near her home has been so severe \"I literally cannot use half of my house due to the noise.\" She asked the commission whether the county had made progress on adopting noise and zoning ordinances and asked that any staff findings be placed on the record.

The request matters, Dye said, because existing county rules — she described them as a lack of zoning and noise ordinances — permit developers and contractors to work without local limits that she says affect long-established neighborhoods.

A county staff member responding to the comments said the county had researched various noise ordinances. The staff member noted typical local ordinances include exceptions for road work and night work and cautioned that such exceptions can limit the scope of protections for residents. The staff member also said the county had not yet received certain information a previous visitor was expected to provide and offered to speak with Dye after the session.

Dye also asked that the staff conversation be shared \"on record.\" The commission did not introduce or adopt any ordinance at the meeting, and no vote on noise or zoning rules was recorded.

The discussion came during the meeting's public-comment period and the commission did not set a follow-up date for ordinance work during the session.

Looking ahead, Dye said she would continue to press the commission for an ordinance and asked the county to report back to the public when staff reviews of possible rules are complete.","At a Limestone County Commission work session, resident Kelly Dye urged the commission to adopt noise and zoning ordinances after sustained construction noise she says has made part of her home unusable. County staff said it has researched ordinances but no local rule changes were presented at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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