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Technology approvals included a three‑year television service renewal for the jail (approx. $291.86/month), a one‑year Finder Software Solutions LLC subscription ($5,670.47), a 36‑month dark‑fiber agreement with Sparklight to serve the coroner’s building and a former cable‑TV building (budget amendment described as $7,800 annually), an agreement with Windstream to bring fiber and upgrade the circuit for an acquired Asheville bank building ($1,195/month), server‑rack support quotes and the addition of two Mateo phone licenses ($270 one‑time) for community corrections. Commissioners approved these items by motion.

Facilities and equipment approvals included a quote for a 14 kW generator at the pandemic center ($6,722.35) and authorization to proceed with a courthouse HVAC coil replacement quoted in the work session (discussed as $99,406.89). The commission also approved a quote to replace a jail food warmer ($3,384) and authorized surplus and disposal of various county items.

The county technology team and staff will coordinate installations and budget amendments as approved; several items are recorded as budget amendments and will be processed through normal county financial procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/22/2025 Commission Meeting Pell City","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved several technology and facilities contracts including dark‑fiber, server support, TV service for the jail, license purchases and facility equipment replacements.","taxTitle","St. Clair County, Alabama","taxId",71553,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6041825,"Commission says deed for Chamber Mountain tower property expected; acquisition under $20,000",52,2362000,2414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01&start=2362&end=2414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01/thumbnail_2362000.jpg","/articles/6041825/St-Clair-County/Alabama/Commission-says-deed-for-Chamber-Mountain-tower-property-expected-acquisition-under-20000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041825-d991a68a5b2687ae04fe50a2faac89d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192563&Signature=VCIveT-6ReQx~j88MZQiDvEf2l5-LzSYePWY9qT8MKsp3Q~hKrxaQPOUhVAusXPCRBiPs-s8a-Rzx2171FeqZHhDfNp8IyWWJkX4GH8Tk1wdYdZBcOt~thj1RsgJjHM0pXY7~rwMwh~MhXBpnFB9rdfovJwIqm-ebs-YYRjRTxB5rxuXVDVJcq8WhhfCLQmxiquuMtlx0nS0hSQ41V76JhdbUqR5e9ku-f~6CXxhVCUq5oH10DmLsXSQ0wtSUEHrXt4m2vCXv~GgM20YSbz9o1sH9AVKNUivtoeUfSBP7j6yGZwTQ3UzXdMS0~UeRD-ParHfVdg8uIpepkzB8hJ1Uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Administrator Tina Morgan reported that paperwork for the closing of the Chamber Mountain tower property had been completed and that the county expected to receive the deed by mail. The county acquired the parcel — described in the meeting as a communications‑tower site with a tower that has been in place for approximately 35 years — for a total price the chairman described as \"less than $20,000.\" The acquisition had been discussed in executive session earlier in the meeting; the chairman publicly stated the subject of that executive session was acquisition of the property.

Administrators said the deed should be in hand within one to two days. Commissioners did not take further action at the meeting beyond acknowledging receipt of the status update and completing associated administrative steps for closing.","County staff reported that closing paperwork for the Chamber Mountain communications-tower parcel is complete and that the county will receive the deed, with the purchase price reported as less than $20,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6041830,"Chairman proposes exploring county workforce 'ethics and skills' center at AgCenter",152,2963000,3115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01&start=2963&end=3115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01/thumbnail_2963000.jpg","/articles/6041830/St-Clair-County/Alabama/Chairman-proposes-exploring-county-workforce-ethics-and-skills-center-at-AgCenter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041830-63d5294c356aecdebefd896ce9bc8be7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192563&Signature=aVfD1t5DjmVlqI6UTv7HKl7y9dYoRjplHcSqPs1ygL6BDmpbLJRDDKltuacY76Xlmaf9Joa1ny5LaMKk4wa14QKTVWYKx1FcH0FCfQGUI2GPgmAD0z0DfvCNEQFptFlLMXQQjMXrAcntXMWZ4cK7ZXWm8CSHrYum3RNpAO6flZFy8UU~MGisSdGSKey~F7dzcdrOjKzNp9W4VaLTTo2j5KY~zGwg6X7yA0HP8Dwr4yOOIPgFz596w8-puVom1QTL-baR65R7ntftOY730dhg8Ys0xPRGe4ZryleKQSc2wwpvGC8PS0fwDTBR6l~ccwvjXPlxdc15SUn2T~wcp8hRRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission chair raised a proposal to pursue state funding to create a St. Clair County workforce \"ethics and skills\" center to be located at the county AgCenter and operated in partnership with the extension service and local education partners.

The chair referenced a published report that Lauderdale County had received $1.5 million from the state’s Growing Alabama program to construct and operate a workforce training facility. He said the county should seek similar funding to build a center that could provide work‑readiness and technical skills training, and that the county board of education and city boards of education would likely need to be partners if the project moved forward. The chair framed the idea as preliminary and asked staff to keep the concept on the table for future discussion and potential grant pursuit; no formal action or funding commitment was made at this meeting.

Commissioners responded to the proposal in discussion, noting workforce needs countywide and the possible role of the AgCenter and extension in hosting such a facility. The chair said he would bring further information as it becomes available.","Chairman of the St. Clair County Commission proposed pursuing a county workforce 'ethics and skills' center at the Agricultural Center, modeled on a neighboring county's grant award, and suggested partnership with extension and local school systems.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6041835,"County engineer updates on paving, stockpiled millings and right‑of‑way sale to BJ Oil LLC",219,1052000,1271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01&start=1052&end=1271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01/thumbnail_1052000.jpg","/articles/6041835/St-Clair-County/Alabama/County-engineer-updates-on-paving-stockpiled-millings-and-rightofway-sale-to-BJ-Oil-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041835-b1730fb731762fccb7b91f1d9659ae6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192563&Signature=QzbzPGEsXew57edu7OCXt5Ifd9n~9qBJkFPFgTBbpTrUktZevYBaZapdllBDEWbQA8Jvvo4X7cgEA8TyOGHeUBMwXZxNJzLLRpW4au~N78gT1CRExMHItV95QQkNuReHI0djn6CncEJ9s5qpf3GEN53CcF3qvHcEnLEzctuV1HTyhM2mL3OrYQ-VoTfS7EDcnJFUd6blqzfR0lYFJaKzE0dMrnSPqgqR8hP1jb8qKtUHrvNARmkAJCKZ6mnUX7vkJM44xIJqzqwxF4-fdg3mCha~RDjJfz-EANyUMcWc1vCuSnUNQzkdeXov4trPputDaJnW6hMDY23~yB~ZOoB-WQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Engineer Dan Dahlke reported on active paving, patching and crack‑seal work across St. Clair County and brought two items for commission action: clarification on stockpiled millings and approval of a small right‑of‑way sale.

Dahlke said contractors (ABS, Wiregrass, Holland Rock and others) have completed paving and patching on several roads, including Cutty Creek Road, Atmar Road, Marquis and Irving, as well as subdivision streets and cracks sealing on Kerr, Condell and Gallop roads. He told commissioners work at Trails Inn is progressing to grade, with erosion controls in place.

Commissioners raised a concern about a stockpile of millings near the Watsonville turn on Highway 231. Dahlke said his understanding was that some millings would be returned to the plant for recycling and that a few truckloads might be temporarily stockpiled near the site; he agreed to confirm ownership and whether the county would receive any material and report back. Several commissioners said they did not want millings given to the county “as a surprise” without a formal process.

Dahlke presented a request from BJ Oil LLC (operator of a gas station on Logan Martin Down Road) to purchase 3,994 square feet of county right‑of‑way that currently contains fuel tanks that encroach into the right‑of‑way. He recommended a sale price derived from tax‑record acreage and land values, which Dahlke summarized as $5,054. Commissioners discussed whether selling the parcel would compromise an 80/20 federal match for future road work; staff and the commission confirmed the county would retain adequate right‑of‑way for foreseeable needs, and the commission approved the sale.

Dahlke also described a recommended consultant proposal from George F. Young to perform preliminary engineering and grant development for a proposed roundabout/safety project at County Roads 33 and 26; Dahlke cited an overall consultant proposal budget of $49,959 and recommended proceeding. Commissioners discussed which tasks would count toward the county’s 20 percent match for an 80/20 safety grant and approved the engagement.

Finally, Dahlke explained a change order on the Trails Inn project to add groundwater drainage, riprap and a catch basin that would direct flow into a new pipe. He said the change order adds roughly $28,949 to the contract and will address slope stabilization and where water crosses the road. The commission approved the change order. Dahlke said additional railroad permitting would complicate any more extensive pipe work.

The engineer’s report also included multiple staffing recommendations for road crews; the commission approved the hires in one omnibus motion.","County Engineer Dan Dahlke reported progress on paving and patching projects, raised a question about stockpiled millings at Watsonville, and presented a right‑of‑way sale to BJ Oil LLC that the commission approved.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":103,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":106,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6041839,"St. Clair County Commission approves hires, contracts and project changes; multiple routine motions carried",1188,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716677-ad7dafd1a2191e2f057a7ddda6692e01&start=1052&end=2240","/articles/6041839/St-Clair-County/Alabama/St-Clair-County-Commission-approves-hires-contracts-and-project-changes-multiple-routine-motions-carried","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6041839-b61115e412cc4f837dcedf1853f2c858/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192563&Signature=lf~MWVOOc-Ai1FZ4ASJIHHTgQxAoOCt1Yej0iSoPupzt8aEmQTq5SlyN7p8MS7SDJCbU6LgfpU625v3zZFy47JfCSEr~bFTdsUitiCkc-86kfyHnvQK8yyEc3YQL49829sbAWx~rtDXrhigYDNIE7hdQhG5uF-f9T3BfK2Lc1KN1cJajLs2CW6gO99vyJMPwrb43leKc5S3NUDkapPffN9JdpsPDXT2iQzAuHi2dxr1aoFFSZjGsp5ctHI-Bjg50oVzevCFQ~ew5upeO4mZFP2GcKl8YSU1DfQCff7X8YfMmjQzPaNJDLYkdjoK1Sjh~0CaWDfBcZHN09zExXoJf1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Clair County Commission carried a slate of routine and substantive motions at its regular meeting on April 20, approving hires, project contracts and equipment purchases while receiving updates on ongoing road work and facilities.

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes of the prior regular meeting by voice vote. County Engineer Dan Dahlke summarized multiple road projects and recommended several personnel hires; the commission approved the hires in a single motion. Recommended new hires included Mark Ellenberg (Road Worker I), Gary Duncan (Skilled Mechanic), Anthony Tidwell, Hunter Brown and Dustin Horn (Intermediate Road Workers) and Thomas Bowers (general labor). The commission approved an additional part-time temporary rehire for retired employee Thomas Woods, subject to standard county attorney review for contract form.

On capital and consulting items, the commission approved entering a consultant agreement proposal from George F. Young for preliminary engineering and grant development related to a safety project at the intersection of County Road 33 and County Road 26; the proposal’s budget line in Dahlke’s report was $49,959. The board approved a change order on the Trails Inn road project to add groundwater drainage and slope stabilization work, described in the meeting as $28,949 in additional work; Dahlke said the overall project cost would be “a little over $1.6 million” as currently estimated.

The commission approved the sale of 3,994 square feet of roadside right-of-way to BJ Oil LLC (operator of a gas station on Logan Martin Down Road) for $5,054, after staff and commissioners confirmed the county would retain adequate right-of-way for potential future road widening and federal match requirements.

The commission approved several technology, telecommunications and facilities contracts: a three-year jail TV service renewal (estimated at $291.86 per month), a one-year Finder Software Solutions LLC subscription ($5,670.47), a dark-fiber agreement with Sparklight for the coroner’s facility (budget amendment, $7,800 annually covering two locations), a Windstream fiber add/upgrade for an Asheville property ($1,195 per month), server-rack support and other technology quotes (budget amendment; amount described in the meeting), purchase of a 2021 SUV law enforcement vehicle (bid award to McSween, $40,695) and a 14 kW generator quote for the pandemic center ($6,722.35). The commission also approved a courthouse HVAC coil replacement quote (amount discussed in work session; recorded as $99,406.89) and a jail food warmer replacement quote ($3,384).

A contract for a licensed dietitian to provide professional services to the jail was discussed; the county attorney said contract form and job classification are being finalized, and the commission agreed to defer formalization to a future meeting pending the county attorney’s review.

Other routine and community items carried included approval of a retail license application for a barbecue business at an island location, approval of memorializing letters of support for a children’s-trust grant for a diversionary day program, and authorization for several surplus and disposal actions. The commission also approved assistance to the Town of “Townsville” (referenced in the meeting as Town Steel/Townsville) on construction work at former tennis courts being converted to pickleball, where the county would provide labor and equipment and receive $19,825 from the town under the presented agreement.

The meeting closed after members discussed community events, a planned county building tour/work session and other informational reports.

Votes at a glance (selected motions recorded in the transcript):
- Approve agenda — carried by voice vote.
- Approve minutes of previous regular meeting — carried by voice vote.
- Approve recommended hires (multiple positions listed by Dahlke) — carried by single omnibus motion.
- Approve consultant proposal (George F. Young) for County Road 33 / County Road 26 safety project, budgeted at $49,959 — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve sale of 3,994 sq ft of right-of-way to BJ Oil LLC for $5,054 — motion moved, seconded, carried; commissioners recorded that adequate right-of-way remains for future needs.
- Approve Trails Inn change order (groundwater drainage/riprap), additional $28,949 — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve part-time temporary contract for rehire Thomas (Thomas Woods) — motion carried.
- Approve Townsville/Town Steel assistance agreement for conversion of courts (county labor/equipment; town pays $19,825; county share about $15,200 as described) — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve various technology/telecom contracts and budget amendments (TV service renewal, Finder software subscription $5,670.47, dark fiber agreement $7,800/year, Windstream upgrade $1,195/month, server support, Mateo license purchase, etc.) — motions moved, seconded, carried.
- Award bid for 2021 SUV law enforcement vehicle to McSween, $40,695 — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve generator quote for pandemic center, $6,722.35 — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve courthouse HVAC coil replacement quote (amount discussed as $99,406.89) — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve jail food warmer replacement quote $3,384 — motion moved, seconded, carried.
- Approve surplus and disposal requests for county property — motions carried.

The commission took no final vote on the jail dietitian contract at this meeting; the county attorney said he will return with contract language at a future meeting for formal approval.","At its regular April meeting, the St. Clair County Commission approved personnel appointments, engineering contracts, project change orders and several technology and facility contracts. The commission also disclosed acquisition of a communications-tower parcel and discussed a county workforce-skills proposal.","actionData","errors"]

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