CORA  Dale County Commission  Commission Meeting Minutes = April 27, 2021  The Dale County Commission convened in a regular session Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The following members were present: Chairman Steve McKinnon; District One Commissioner Chris Carroll; District Two Commissioner Donald O. Grantham; District Three Commissioner Chairman McKinnon called the meeting to order at 10:00am. Commissioner Wilson opened  Charles W. Gary; and District Four Commissioner Frankie Wilson.  with the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Carroll followed with prayer.  APPROVED - AGENDA  Commissioner Gary made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes:  Add: Personnel item - Courthouse Security. Add: Work request from the Town of Ariton.  Commissioner Carroll seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED  MEMORANDUM OF WARRANTS  Commissioner Carroll made a motion to approve the following Memorandum of Warrants:  Accounts Payable Check Numbers 89797-89921. Payroll Check Numbers: 154748-154748. Direct Deposit Check Numbers: 38155-38299.  Commissioner Grantham seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.    Dale County Commission  Commission Meeting Minutes - April 27,2021  Page2of4  APPROVED - APRIL 13, 2021 MINUTES  Commissioner Gary made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Commission Meeting  on April 13, 2021.  Commissioner Carroll seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED - PERSONNEL  Commissioner Grantham made a motion to approve the following personnel changes:  Scott Spurlock - Promotion - Chief Investigator - Sheriff's Office - $19.17 /hr. Dale Meyer - Promotion - Lieutenant XII - Sheriff's Office $16.71/hr. Justin Davis - Promotion - SGT. XI - Sheriff's Office - $15.44 /hr. Michael Chadwick - New Hire - Deputy Sheriff $16.00 /hr.  Catherine Michael Johnson - New Hire - Custodian - Maintenance $11.00 /hr.. Stephanie Carmichael - New Hire = Courthouse Security - Sheriff's Office - $13.20/hr.  Commissioner Carroll seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED - VIVIAN B ADAMS SCHOOL BD APPOINTMENT  Commissioner Gary made a motion to approve the following to the Vivian B. Adams school  board.  Mr. Joe W. Adams - April 2021 - April 2024 Dr.D Diane Murphy - April 2021 - April 2024  Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED - TRAVEL REQUEST  Commissioner Grantham made a motion to approve the following travel request:  Willie Worsham, EMA Director - Conference - Mobile, Al.- June 22-24.2021-5700.00  Commissioner Carroll seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED -, JAIL WORK REQUEST = ROAD & BRIDGE  Commissioner Carroll made a motion to approve the patching of potholes for the Dale County Jail department by the Road & Bridge department. Total cost $445.12 to be paid by the Dale  County Jail department.  Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.    Dale County Commission  Commission Meeting Minutes - April 27,2021  Page 3of4  APPROVED ACCA INVESTING IN ALABAMA COUNTIES (AC)AGREEMENT Commissioner Grantham made a motion to approve the ACCA Investing in Alabama Counties Maintenance and Support Membership. See Exhibit 1. Commissioner Carroll seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED - ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION  Commissioner Grantham made a motion to approve the alcohol license application for Dollar  General in Skipperville, AL.  Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  APPROVED -1 TOWN OF ARITON WORK REQUEST- - ROAD & BRIDGE Commissioner Carroll made a motion to approve the work request from the Town of Ariton.  See Exhibit 2.  Commissioner Wilson seconded the motion, all voted aye. Motion carried.  ANNOUNCEMENT - NEXT REGULAR MEETING  Chairman McKinnon announced that the next regular meeting of the Dale County  Commission will be Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:00am.  ADJOURNMENT: CONFIRMATORY STATEMENT  Commission Gary made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Grantham  seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.  It - is hereby ordered the foregoing documents, resolutions, etc., be duly confirmed and entered into the minutes of the Dale County Commission as its official actions.  shhe Vhyn  Steve McKinnon, Chairman    Exhibit 1  Association of County Commissions of Alabama Investing in Alabama Counties Program Maintenance and Support Membership Agreement  The American Rescue Plan Actof2021  Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, federal funds will be allocated  counties based ont the county share oft thel U.S. population! based ont the most recent data directly to Alabama U.S. Census Bureau. The first halfo oft thesef funds willl be distributedi in May 2021 and the second available fromi the distributed nots sooner than 121 months later. These funds are designed to aidi in response tot the half COVID-19 will be publici health emergency andi its negative impacts. Thef funds aret to be used by December 31, 2024. Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of2021, allowable uses of these funds are:  tor respond tot the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19; to provide assistance to households, small businesses and nonprofits related to the to aidi impacted industries such ast tourism, travel and hospitality; top providet for government services tot the extent oft the reductioni in revenue (.e., online, property ori income tax) due tot the public health emergency; to make necessaryi investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure; or toi include premium pay for eligible workers performing essential work (as determined  negative economici impacts of COVID-19;  bye each state) during the pandemic.  The United States Treasury is expected toi issue more detailed guidelines for the expenditure oft these in the near future. Alabama law will govern ways counties can offer services. Local goverments funds ultimately responsible fort the appropriate use oft thei funds and should ensuret that the Purpose of the ACCA Investing in Alabama Counties Program  internal controls are  arel inp place.  properi  The Association of County Commissions of Alabama (The Association) is organized for the purpose of promoting better county govemment, economy, efficiency in office, and representing the interests several counties of the State. The Association acts as an agency of cooperation among Alabama's counties oft the and other govemmental bodies fort the advancement oft thej jointa ands several interests and its members. The Association wishes to partner with counties in developing programs that general best meet of needs of the participating counties and have the greatest lasting impact for each county. The Alabama Counties Program will serve as an educational, intergovemmental, compliance and Investing technical in resource to participating counties for the implementation and administration of the  welfare the share county's of the  American Rescue Plan Act funds.  Page1of3    Exhibit 1  Based upon the foregoing, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (hereinafter "The hereby enteri into this Maintenance and Support Membership Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement"). 1. Pursuant to authority granted in Ala. Code $11-1-15, Code of Alabama (1975), The agrees to participate in1 The Association's Investing in Alabama Counties Program wherein The County Association hereby will provide administrative supporti in the areas ofe educational, intergovemmental, compliance and technical assistance related to the use off funds received by The County from the American Rescue Plan Actof2021. 2. The County understands and agrees that it will provide The Association with all information, 3. In maintenance and support of The Association's Investing in Alabama Counties Program, The Countyl hereby agrees thati itwilla appropriate to The Association af flatf fee of 8% ont thei first $71 millioninfunds to be received and! 5% on any funds tol be received in excess of $7 million. The Association will provide an invoice to the County and the fee ist to! bey paidi int full tot the Association nol later than October 6, 2021. 4. The County agrees that it will comply with the requirements of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, any written guidelines provided by the United States Department of Treasury or the Office of the Inspector General, and all applicable requirements under Alabama or federal law. The Association will not 5. All parties understand and agree that all information exchanged with each other and/or any other entity pursuant tot this Agreement and any procedures fort thei implementation, operation, or administration of the Investing in Alabama Counties Program, including but not limited to printed, written, oral, or computer- formatted information, shall be held int the strictest confidence and shall be used solely for the purposes that are the subject of this Agreement, unless otherwise provided by law. Both parties shall fully maintain confidentiality of such information not only during the course of the performance of this Agreement but Both parties agree that this Agreement shall become effective upon execution by both remain and continue inf full force and effect until December 31, 2024, unless and until terminated parties in writing by either party upon 90 days written notice to the other party. Upon termination of the Agreement, a refund By signing this Agreement, both parties affirm, for the duration of the Agreement, that will violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to they not unauthorized alien within the State of Alabama. Furthermore, ap party found tol bei in violation oft this employ an shall be deemed in breach of the Agreement ands shall ber responsible for all damages resulting therefrom. provision A partyf found to bei in violation oft this provision shall not! be entitled to a refund of anyi fees previously paid. 9. This Agreement shall be construed, and the provisions hereof interpreted under and in accordance  Association") and  Dale County Commission (hereinafter "The County") do  cooperationanda assistancet that,i oft this Agreement.    bei financially and/or legally responsible for any misuse oft the funds by the County.  followingi its termination, unless otherwise provided byl law.  6.  and  will bel limited to uneamed fees.  7.  8. This Agreement is nota assignable or transferrable to any other party.  with the laws of the State of Alabama.  Page2of3    Exhibitl  10. Should any provision oft this Agreement be declared or determined by any courtte tol bei illegal lorinvalid, the validity oft ther remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected thereby and saidi illegal ori invalid 11. The terms oft this Agreement may be supplemented, amended or modified as necessary under the provisions oft the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 or federal or state guidance and to allow for the best delivery ofs services to the County. No supplement, amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be 12. This Agreement represents the full and final understanding oft they parties with respect tot the subject matter described herein and supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral,  part, term, or provision shall be deemed not tot bea ap part oft this Agreement.  binding unlessi iti isi in writing and signed by both parties.  express, ori implied.  Executed on this the 2Payd. April 2021.  THE COUNTY  ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS OF  ALABAMA  Br-h Afne Signature of Authorized Agent  By:  Signature of Authorized Agent  Lhicer Title  Title  Page 3of3    Work Request Form Dale County Road & Bridge Department  Exhibit 2  Government Entity: Date Requested: Requested by: Signature:  Town of Ariton Mayor Dave Walsh per Chris Carroll  4/27/2021 Chris Carroll  ProjectLocation:  Oak Street in Ariton  Description of Work:  Pothole Patching  Cost Estimate: (tob be completed by County Engineer and/or personnel  $1,335.36 (Approx. 61 tons @ $222.56 each)  Road and Bridge Reimbursement Options:  -  1.1 100% by the requesting entity (TOWN DF ARITON)  2. 50% General Fund /50% requesting entity 3. 100% by the General Fund  Commission Meeting Date: Approved (Y/N): NOTE:  4/27/2021  by CdmaISeN VOHRA  S  Responsible party will bei invoiced the actual county cost for labor, equipment use and materials. Equipment use cost is based on Blue Book rates.    Exhibit2  Cheryl Ganey From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments:  thrisAccatle@gmal.com Monday, April 26, 2021 10:29 AM Work Email  Fwd: Request for Assistance on Oak Street, Ariton Oak Street Map.pdf; Untitled attachment 00260.html  Sent from myi iPhone Begin forwarded message:  From: David Walsh wasnBZemmalcem Date: April 23, 2021 at 9:45:35/ AMCDT To: hts4catleesmallcom Subject: Request for Assistance on Oak Street, Ariton  Chris,  The Town of Ariton is requesting assistance from the Dale County Commission to repair/patch Oak Street in Ariton. The road is a connector between the west side of Creel Richardson Road and Hwy. 123 on the west side of Ariton. The road, which only has al handful of residents, is used by the school buses as a safer egress from Creel Richardson Road at the end of the school day. The route off of Oak Street makes ite easier and safer for the buses to enter Hwy. 123: since the Creel Richardson exit puts the buses The Town of Ariton is looking into a complete re-paving of Oak Street, but we can not do thati ini the near  at the bottom ofa a short, blind hill.  future.  We appreciate the Dale County Commisorisconsberation of thisi issue.  Dave Walsh Mayor, Town of Ariton  1    Exhibit 2  00