BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER
FOR THE OBSERVER
LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved the new environmental services work schedule Monday night.
The new schedule will go into effect in June and will encompass seven people per shift at five sites and will allow for all sites to be staffed outside of an employee needing a lunch break or providing assistance elsewhere.
“Thank you, John, for all your hard work on getting that,” said District 4 Commissioner Tony Langley. “Scheduling is a tough job to consume and get it out so I appreciate your work on that.”
These will be 12-hour rotations with the hours adjusted to meet the needs of the dump sites.
“The entire supervisory staff of the department worked hard on putting this together,” said John McDonald, environmental services director.
Other Business
The commission recognized student athletes and accomplishments from Beauregard, Loachapoka and Smiths Station High Schools.
EMA Director Rita Smith gave an update on the Alabama Power Grant Awarded to Lee County Emergency Management Agency.
Wendy Swann provided a legislative update to the commission.
The commission approved the consent agenda.
The Travel Policy Amendments were tabled.
The commission approved the Axon Contract for Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones.
The commission approved the acceptance of the roads in the Saugahatchee Crossing Subdivision.
The commission approved the fence quotes for the 29 North Disposal Sites/Convenience Center.
The commission approved the Disposal Site/Convenience Center Rules/Acceptable Items.
The commission approved the Peace Officers Memorial Day Resolution.
The commission approved the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle Technician Position.
The commission approved Bid No, 2025-06 for oil change services for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
The commission approved the Board of Equalization board appointment.
The commission approved the 2025 Gas Tax budget adjustment.
The commission tabled the property division for The Kenneth Espy Vann Estate after two citizens expressed concerns.
The commission approved the transition of phone and data services to Granite Government Solutions. The cost is $52,440 annually.
The commission approved the TextMyGov Citizen Engagement Platform for Lee County.
The commission approved Bid LCP 41-COMRP-25 from Colorful Resources of Auburn / Opelika in the amount of $97,000 for the Lee County Athletic Field Improvements.
The commission approved Bid No. 2025-05 375 for a 375-ton chiller from Daikin in the amount of $935,000 for the Lee County Detention Center.
The commission postponed an executive session to discuss potential litigation.
