County Commission

Commission to apply for ‘Rebuild Alabama’ grant


Shown at the Jan. 9 meeting of the Fayette County Commission, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission voted to apply for a special “Rebuild Alabama” grant that would help fund the bridge and culvert work needed on County Road 36 during its Jan. 9 meeting. Commissioner Robert Townley was absent, with all other commissioners being present.

 

Commission discusses solid waste options


Pictured at the Nov. 28 Fayette County Commission meeting, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, David Hubbert, Wesley Jacobs, Robert Townley, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 28. All commissioners were present for the meeting. County Engineer Jarrod Milligan addressed the commission concerning the current solid waste situation in the county.

 

Hubbert, Cox take oaths of office


David Hubbert is shown taking the oath of office from Judge Freeman as his wife Tracie Hubbert holds the Bible.

The Fayette County Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to discuss various items of business. Prior to the beginning of the meeting, newly elected Commissioner David Hubbert took the oath of office, and Commissioner Brad Cox was also administered the oath of office to begin a new term. All commissioners were present for the meeting.

 

Commission votes to purchase service truck


Shown at the Oct. 24 meeting of the Fayette County Commission, from left: Commissioner John Underwood, Commissioner Wesley Jacobs, Commissioner Robert Townley, Commissioner Shane Hughes and Commission Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission voted during its Oct. 24 meeting to purchase a new service truck for the county off of the state bid list. Commissioner Barry Corkren and Commissioner Brad Cox were absent from the meeting, with all other commissioners present.

 

Fayette Co. Commission hires new engineer


Shown is a portion of the crowd that attended the July 25 commission meeting held in Belk.

The Fayette County Commission hired a new county engineer during its July 25 meeting, held at the Belk Community Center at the request of District 1 Commissioner Brad Cox. All commissioners were present for the meeting. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman announced that the commission has been without an engineer for the past two – three months following the resignation of the previous engineer Josh Knight. He said that three applicants had been interviewed for the position, and that one candidate for the position had received a second interview.

 

Commission adopts opioid resolution


Pictured at the July 11 Fayette County Commission meeting, from left: Commissioners John Underwood, Wesley Jacobs, Shane Hughes, Brad Cox and Robert Townley.

The Fayette County Commission adopted a resolution to join in a statewide opioid settlement with other counties and municipalities during its July 11 meeting. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman was absent due to attending a state conference, and Commissioner Barry Corkren was also absent from the meeting.

 

County Commission holds meeting in Bobo Community


Pictured is a portion of the large crowd in the Bobo Community that attended the June 27 meeting of the Fayette County Commission.

The Fayette County Commission held its June 27 meeting at the Bobo Community Center at the request of District Two Commissioner Shane Hughes. All commissioners were present for the meeting, with the exception of Commissioner Barry Corkren.