By Jeff Devine, The Chronicle
OZARK—The Dale County Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m., with commissioners set to consider several personnel, administrative, public safety, and road-related matters.
The regular session will begin with a call to order and welcome, followed by an opportunity for public comments from citizens and other elected officials. Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon is also scheduled to recognize “Hunger Action Month.”
Eight items are listed under new business for consideration by the commission:
• Personnel — Administrator: Commissioners will consider a personnel matter presented by the county administrator.
• Ozark-Dale County Library Board appointment — Chairman: The commission will consider an appointment to the Ozark-Dale County Library Board.
• Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority Board appointment — Chairman: Commissioners will consider an appointment to the Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority Board.
• Animal Control Services Agreement — Chairman: The commission will consider an agreement involving animal control services.
• Request for Proposals, inmate communication system — Administrator: Commissioners will consider issuing or addressing a request for proposals concerning the communication system used by inmates.
• Traffic sign bid — Engineer: The commission will consider a bid related to traffic signs for the county.
• Hot asphalt bid — Engineer: Commissioners will consider a bid for hot asphalt, a material used in road construction and maintenance.
• Safety Coordinator Resolution — Administrator: The commission will consider a resolution concerning the county’s safety coordinator.
The agenda also includes reports from staff, old business, public hearings, and commission discussion and information before the meeting is adjourned.
The Dale County Commission conducts its business at the Dale County Government Building at 202 S. Highway 123 in Ozark.
It may also be worthy to note that October 10 is the next scheduled date the Dale County Construction & Demolition (C&D) landfill will be open for dumping construction and demolition-related refuse. The county sets aside four dates per year for this purpose, and October 10 is the last date listed for this year.
Located adjacent to Bivina Drive off of County Road 30, the landfill’s notice makes clear that it will not accept household garbage, appliances, electronics, asbestos, or other hazardous materials. The cost is a $5 minimum/$23 per ton. You may call (334) 774-5875 for more information.
The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Oct. 13, according to Tuesday’s agenda.
