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Covington County Commission Meeting

February 24, 2026 · Covington, AL
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-24 (PDF, 9 pp)
Retrieved April 22, 2026 from www.covingtoncountyal.gov ↗
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Attendees

Michael Smith (Chairman)
Ben Courson (Commissioner, District 1)
Lynne Holmes (Commissioner, District 3)
Tommy McGaha (Commissioner, District 4)
Karen L. Sowell (County Administrator)
Morgan Arrington (County Attorney)
Robbie Weaver (Commissioner, District 2)
✓ Present: 7/7

Decisions

#10

Agenda Items

#I

Call to Order and Establish Quorum

#II

Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

#III

Scheduled Public Hearings

Discussion of road closures

#IV

Public Comments from Citizens

Comments from Walter Lewis, Chuck Simon, and Gentry Shows

#V

Awards and Presentations

Presentation of proclamations to individuals for achievements in youth wrestling

#VI

Public Comments from Other Elected or Appointed Officials

#VII

Consent Agenda

Approval of minutes from February 10, 2026 meeting

#VIII

Old Business

#IX

New Business

Discussion of various topics including road closures, facility cost recovery, and county levies for alcohol licensing

Public Comments

4 speakers
Walter Lewis · Topic: Introduction and discussion of debt

Introduction and discussion of debt

Chuck Simon · Topic: Introduction of new resource for ponds and lakes

Introduction of new resource for ponds and lakes

Gentry Shows · Topic: Renewal of contract with Meridian Waste

Renewal of contract with Meridian Waste

Jeremy Norton · Topic: Concerns about closing Sassy Lane

Concerns about closing Sassy Lane