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Key approvals included:

- Ratifying a $21,540.29 proposal from Daikin to replace four interior HVAC units in the Asheville courthouse; commissioners approved a budget amendment where required.

- Ratifying a $20,220 proposal for a new X-ray (Chelsea warranty) at county security screening; the item required and received a budget amendment.

- Approving purchase and installation plus two-year warranty for Garrett walk-through metal detectors ($2,891) and associated equipment for courthouse security.

- Authorizing payment of $25,800 to Jones & Jones for column repairs at the Asheville courthouse.

- Approving Joyner Plumbing Services quote for restroom plumbing at the sheriff’s training center in Asheville ($4,460) and the related budget amendment.

- Approving subscription renewal for the sheriff’s office with LeadsOnline (approx. $6,101 yearly estimate) pending county attorney review.

- Authorizing the sheriff to surplus and sell vehicles through GovDeals (including three Chevrolet Tahoes described as in good condition) and several other county inventory disposals.

- Approving a $90,000 application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to purchase 3-D printing technology for the sheriff’s office; the JAG application requires no local match.

- Approving multiple internal transfers of county vehicles and furniture (examples: transfer of a 2017 Chevy Tahoe from the sheriff's office to the district attorney's office; transfer of a 2017 Ford Explorer from the coroner to the county commission; transfer of a 2013 Ford Explorer to the IT division) and authorization to surplus a list of IT items.

- Approving RFPs to architects for the former bank building project in Asheville and to contractors for construction at the sheriff’s shooting range, both pending county attorney review; commissioners also approved sending candidate lists for distribution.

- Approving a motion to purchase chairs for the county commission chambers from National Business Furniture LLC (approx. $7,000) and to accept multiple routine budget amendments and travel requests.

Most items were presented as routine housekeeping or capital/maintenance needs; commissioners moved and seconded the motions and adopted them by voice vote.

The meeting record shows no failed motions on the items summarized here.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/22/25 Commission Meeting - Pell City","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting commissioners approved routine transfers and purchases including HVAC and security equipment, awarded small contracts, authorized RFPs, and authorized a $90,000 JAG grant application for the sheriff’s office.","taxTitle","St. Clair County, Alabama","taxId",71553,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6508251,"Commission backs Norfolk Southern safety changes, approves Local Road Safety Initiative application and bridge closing",180,2019000,2199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748752-c4e40c7bc559c5534fd453bcfc7da969&start=2019&end=2199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748752-c4e40c7bc559c5534fd453bcfc7da969/thumbnail_2019000.jpg","/articles/6508251/St-Clair-County/Alabama/Commission-backs-Norfolk-Southern-safety-changes-approves-Local-Road-Safety-Initiative-application-and-bridge-closing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508251-b8aec73c4bdaeb87ed30bb63365fc5c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986133&Signature=mi0jqoWdDxgWqMQLdrliA2z1OOcVlWy~qrQODUsjD5ISK5~lbWe2miry4mgZXd-ZDaCMhYMbFNZAgZLKcMs1S2UKP7DqrQrLZZsHv94xOmkjPlBYveweGmJS8MkmKrvhNrciZ88mKt8cgvfRyLA8JlhYPr2Ss6Vd6En9j-Xib8XxpIShRD25lM-7paq5D7dC0TOuDx1mIp2uBnF7rGC7NrC-XOZiSSULC0N7sNsQIBugEcQG8NRU2TvWaxAd2tCHeot8UYv4kaUhrRW-dvz~NtNRxh3tJXOYqMuSLA8vZ35W1uKg-5vX6M6txqwB06HigBJ1OF1BCgaCMAxob528nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Clair County commissioners voted to support a package of transportation safety and grant actions, including a letter of support to Norfolk Southern for at-grade crossing safety modifications, a county commitment for a Local Road Safety Initiative (LRSI) grant application, and final approval of property acquisition costs for a bridge replacement project in Raglan.

County Engineer Dan told commissioners Norfolk Southern proposed modifications at four crossings — Argo Margaret Road, Mountain View Road, Pinedale Road and Double Bridge Road — that would add channeling in the roadway adjacent to the tracks and install bollards to make it difficult for drivers to go around lowered gates. Norfolk Southern will supply bollards and some replacement materials, and the county would be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the installations. Commissioners approved sending a letter of support to Norfolk Southern so the railroad can include the county’s support in its ALDOT grant application.

The commission also approved a commitment letter for an LRSI application focused on Kelly Creek Road, a project the county estimated at roughly $520,000 and asked to budget up to $600,000 to allow for contingencies. If the grant is awarded, the county’s required local match is 10 percent — roughly $60,000 at the $600,000 cap. Commissioners approved paying Sain & Associates $1,500 for engineering assistance tied to the LRSI application.

Separately, commissioners approved a final closing amount of $2,962.50 for property acquisition tied to a bridge replacement on County Road 21 in Raglan. That item included the closing fees and was presented by the engineer as ready for approval.

The board also approved a confidentiality agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) covering data obtained through the Hazard Elimination Improvement Program; the motion included a direction that the county attorney review any future similar agreements before execution.

All motions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.","The commission approved a letter of support for Norfolk Southern grade-crossing safety projects, signed a commitment for a Local Road Safety Initiative application for Kelly Creek Road with a possible county match up to $60,000, and approved closing costs for a bridge property acquisition in Raglan.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6508256,"St. Clair County OKs policy allowing alcohol service at county event center for private events",218,443000,661000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5748752-c4e40c7bc559c5534fd453bcfc7da969&start=443&end=661","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5748752-c4e40c7bc559c5534fd453bcfc7da969/thumbnail_443000.jpg","/articles/6508256/St-Clair-County/Alabama/St-Clair-County-OKs-policy-allowing-alcohol-service-at-county-event-center-for-private-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6508256-7579e401fd8fb96e9cceb1597b3a3130/orig.mp4?Expires=1770986133&Signature=U1b2n4vKqKSgV2ElX83CyOMbNwT3DYb7T1RftgjkwGA4ktPcKiz9-8kY9LtudOAmPTtAt9C-Satne9QtlIFUa0uWTQVkNgrZCiJFgINaMfdOFYRIkzUZA0ahI9mqJcrTR5tkXDYoTYMlY25ppFJehDWHNxdqLcKJamYcQH-9iHP8mWb~M9D5OxU0vRCd4Il0KqioHJZ0hJtl6~klsTRtuBaXC0ep6YYOJ1PoncXdWDz2SfjkBwYSph-~yYI~qv9d5YYiqSrXg0ZDlYaTLakgSxzvvhftnevRlgZ69xDHqmhPMTjHKdjpTr-gbP1qwF7qhfcS4QmqzxyOvGT~l1ip7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Clair County commissioners voted unanimously to amend the facility use agreement for the county event center to allow the service of alcoholic beverages at private events.

The change, requested by event center coordinator Ashley Hayes and presented by the county attorney, permits alcohol only when served as part of a private event under specified conditions. County Attorney Kyle described the draft amendment as modeled on similar municipal agreements and recommended approval.

Under the approved amendment, event sponsors must provide commercial liability insurance naming the county as an additional insured (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate), follow “proper service” practices, and may not sell alcohol or advertise alcohol as an inducement to attend. The agreement also requires law-enforcement presence at events where alcohol is served; the county clarified that the cost of on-site law enforcement is to be borne by the event holder, not the county.

County Administrator Tina Morgan confirmed the request originated with Ashley Hayes and that the draft was routed through the events staff for review. Commissioners had no further revisions and approved use of the document as presented.

The policy change does not create a county-operated bar or permit open sale of alcohol at county facilities; it governs private events held at the county’s event center and includes insurance and staffing safeguards required by the commission.

The commission approved the amendment on a voice vote (\"Aye\").","The commission approved an amendment to the facility use agreement to permit alcoholic beverages at private events at the county event center, with insurance, security and advertising restrictions.","actionData","errors"]

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