ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS OF ALABAMA

87th Annual ConventionAUGUST 18 -20, 2015

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ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS // 2014-2015

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Hon. Rex Burleson, district 1 ..........................................................................................Colbert

Hon. Roger Jones, district 2 ......................................................................................... Madison

Hon. Dewitt Jackson, district 3 .....................................................................................DeKalb

Hon. Jeff Clark, district 4 ............................................................................................... Morgan

Hon. Sandra Brown, district 5..................................................................................... Jefferson

Hon. Drucilla Russ-Jackson, district 6 .......................................................................Sumter

Hon. Ryan Robertson, district 7 ..................................................................................Cleburne

Hon. Bill English, district 8 ................................................................................................ Lee

Hon. David Bowen, district 9 ..........................................................................................Elmore

Hon. Tyrone Moye, district 10 ........................................................................................ Clarke

Hon. David Money, district 11 .........................................................................................Henry

Hon. Connie Hudson, district 12 ................................................................................... Mobile

Hon. Tony Cherry, minority director .............................................................................. Choctaw

PAST PRESIDENTS

Hon. Debbie Wood ......................................................................................................Chambers

Hon. Ricky Harcrow .....................................................................................................DeKalb

Hon. Tim Choate ............................................................................................................Etowah

Hon. Ricky Burney .......................................................................................................... Clay

Hon. Larry White ........................................................................................................ Escambia

Hon. Joe Faulk ................................................................................................................Elmore

Hon. Rhondel Rhone .................................................................................................... Clarke

Hon. Mark Culver ........................................................................................................ Houston

Hon. Roger Hayes .........................................................................................................Winston

Hon. Hardy McCollum ............................................................................................. Tuscaloosa

AFFILIATE REPRESENTATIVES

Steve Golsan, president acaa .............................................................................................Autauga

John Bedford, president acea .............................................................................................Colbert

Hon. Ray Longpresident-elect

Morgan County 

Hon. Merceria Ludgoodpresident

Mobile County

Hon. Bill Stricklendvice president

Marshall County 

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ACCA CONVENTION OVERVIEW

TUESDAY, AUGUST 189:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Affiliate Group Membership Meetings

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Inside Exhibit Hall

11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Showcase

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Strolling Lunch Inside Exhibit HallSponsored by Alabama Guardrail Inc., Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. and Verizon Wireless

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. CROAA Education Meeting

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.ACCA Workers’ Compensation and Liability Self-Insurance Fund Meetings

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Opening Reception Inside Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils, Alabama Guardrail Inc., IronPlanet Auctions, Ox Bodies Inc. and Phillips & Jordan Inc.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Convention BreakfastSponsored by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Sabal Trail Transmission and Waste Management

7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Nominating and Resolutions Committee Meetings

8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Registration Desk Open

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Morning General Session

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. County Agents Kitchen Lunch

1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon General Session

THURSDAY, AUGUST 207:30 – 8:30 a.m. County Agents Kitchen Breakfast

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Convention Luncheon Honoring 2014–15 President Merceria LudgoodSponsored by Alabama Power Company

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.Afternoon General Session, Awards Ceremony, and ACCA Business Session

6:30 p.m.

President’s Banquet and Inaugural CelebrationPlease see pages 20 for a complete list of President’s Banquet sponsors.

The Grand Band sponsored by Warrior Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc. and Coast2CoastRX Prescription Drug Discount Cards

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ACCA CONVENTION // TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

TUESDAY, AUGUST 189:00 – 10:00 a.m.Association of County Engineers of Alabama Board of Directors MeetingG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R S

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.Association of County Engineers of Alabama Membership MeetingS A N D C A S T L E I & I I

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.ACCA Board of Directors MeetingG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R S

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Convention Registration Desk OpenG R A N D B A L L R O O M I N S I D E E X H I B I T H A L L

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ACCA CONVENTION // TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Strolling Lunch Inside Exhibit HallG R A N D B A L L R O O M A N D B A L L R O O M F O Y E RSponsored by Alabama Guardrail Inc., Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. and Verizon Wireless

1:00– 2:00 p.m.Association of County Administrators of Alabama Membership MeetingS A N D C A S T L E I & I I

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.CROAA Education SessionS A N D D O L L A R

Welcome and Opening RemarksJayne Pearce, CROAA President, presiding

1:00 p.m.Voluntary Disclosure GuidelinesChristy Vandevender, Alabama Dept. of Revenue

1:45 p.m.Municipal Authority in Police JurisdictionsMary Pons, ACCA Association Counsel

2:10 p.m.Current Issues in Sales TaxMike Gamble, Alabama Dept. of Revenue

3:00 p.m.Break

3:30 p.m.Marketplace Fairness UpdateHon. Mark Culver, Chairman, Alabama Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Commission

3:45 p.m.Legislative RecapTerri Sharpley Reynolds, ACCA Director of Public Affairs

4:30 p.m.Business Session

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ACCA CONVENTION // WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.ACCA Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance Funds MeetingS A N D C A S T L E

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Minority Issues Committee MeetingG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R S

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts MeetingS A N D C A S T L E

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.Alabama Association of Emergency Managers MeetingS A N D C A S T L E

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.Opening ReceptionE X H I B I T H A L LDoor prizes will be awarded at the end of the reception.Sponsored by Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils, Alabama Guardrail Inc., IronPlanet Auctions, Ox Bodies Inc. and Phillips & Jordan Inc.

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Sponsored ReceptionsS E E S I G N S I N L O B B Y F O R S U I T E L O C A T I O N S

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 197:30 – 8:30 a.m.Convention BreakfastG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R SSponsored by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Sabal Trail Transmission and Waste Management.

7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Informational TablesG R A N D B A L L R O O M F O Y E R

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ACCA CONVENTION // WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

7:45 – 8:30 a.m.Nominating CommitteeA Z U R EHon. Debbie Wood, ACCA Immediate Past President, Chair

7:45 – 8:30 a.m.Resolutions CommitteeC O R A L

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.Registration Desk OpenH O T E L L O B B Y

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Opening General SessionB A L L R O O M S A B C D EMerceria Ludgood, ACCA President, presiding

Welcome and AnnouncementsHon. Skip Gruber, Chairman, Baldwin County Commission

8:45 a.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Prison Reform in AlabamaAndy Barbee, Research Specialist, The Council of State Governments Justice Center

Andy Barbee headed up the team of consultants who advised Alabama leaders on the sweeping prison reform legislation that passed the Legislature this year. Though implementation of those reforms — and the impact on counties — is contingent on funding, he is well-positioned to provide details about how reforms will work and the reasoning behind various provisions.

9:30 a.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Alabama’s New Prison CommissionerJeff Dunn, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections

Commissioner Dunn has been on the job since April 1, and ACCA is glad to welcome him to the convention to provide his perspective on the department’s budget, a bond issue for construction of state facilities and the working relationship between the Department of Corrections and counties.

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ACCA CONVENTION // WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

10:00 a.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Changes to Alabama’s Gun LawsRep. Chris England

Having been at the center of the Legislature’s most recent negotiations about gun laws, Representative England brings keen insights about the gun-related issues likely to dominate the 2016 Regular Session, especially the prospects of changes to pistol permit requirements.

10:30 a.m.Break

10:45 a.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Repaying the Alabama Trust FundHon. Young Boozer, State Treasurer

Each spring counties receive a distribution from the Alabama Trust Fund, but those payments have been reduced with the removal of almost $600 million to help prop up the ailing state General Fund Bud-get. With the announcement of the settlement in the litigation from the BP oil tragedy, the Alabama Legislature has turned its attention to repaying this debt. State Treasure Young Boozer manages the Alabama Trust Fund and guided a complete overhaul of the fund’s investment procedures and polices during his first term. He will dissect any legisla-tion passed in 2015 and to look toward the future revenues counties can expect from the Alabama Trust Fund.

11:15 a.m.Relationships Between Counties & Their Extension AgentsKent Stanford, President, Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists

11:30Fuel Up for a New Day: Economic Development Incentives for AlabamaGreg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce

Economic development is a top priority for counties, and the secretary of commerce will explain 2015’s significant changes to economic development incentives. In addition to the recruitment tools in the Alabama Jobs Act, many rural counties will be eligible for additional incentives. Another new law created reinvestment incentives to encourage improvements at existing Alabama facilities.

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ACCA CONVENTION // WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

11:55 a.m.Report of the Nominating CommitteeHon. Debbie Wood, ACCA Immediate Past President, Chair

12:00 – 1:15 p.m.County Agents Kitchen LunchG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R SHon. Merceria Ludgood, ACCA President, presiding

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Breakout Session for SheriffsS A N D C A S T L E I IAndy Barbee, Sarina Rosenberg Asher, Kate Vacanti, Council of State Governments Justice Center

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Afternoon General SessionB A L L R O O M S A B C D E

1:30 p.m.NACo UpdateHon. Sallie Clark, NACo President

1:50 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Road Projects and TransportationJosh Harvill, Chambers County Engineer; Tad Eason, Coosa County Engineer; David Palmer, Franklin County Engineer; Matt Rouse, Washington County Engineer

On one hand, ATRIP is the biggest investment in local roads and bridges in Alabama’s history. But on the other hand, county commissioners know better than anyone that more work is needed for the state’s transportation network to fully meet the needs of citizens, landowners and businesses.

2:45 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: The Future of the Local Government Health Insurance PlanWilliam Ashmore, CEO, Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board

Just last year, the future of the Local Government Health Insurance Plan was placed in the hands of local government leaders. The new board has made significant changes behind the scenes, and board members have tough decisions ahead due to challenges affecting the healthcare market nationwide.

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ACCA CONVENTION // WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

3:15 p.m.Break

3:30 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: Storm Shelters in AlabamaArt Faulkner, Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency

The next time grant money is likely to be available for storm shelters or safe rooms will be in the aftermath of a presidentially declared disaster, which is no time to start from scratch on your project. Art Faulkner will walk you through what you can do now to be ready.

4:00 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: The Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage DefinitionKen Webb, Attorney, Webb & Eley P.C.

Ken Webb has been on the front lines in recent months, helping guide Alabama counties through the changes to the legal definition of marriage. He will explain the current landscape as well as outline what lies ahead on this issue.

4:30 p.m. Fuel Up for a New Day: Insuring County PropertySonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

Some 62 counties already count on the ACCA Self-Insurance Funds for liability and/or workers’ compensation coverage, and a 2015 law authorized property coverage as well. Sonny Brasfield will provide an overview of the implementation timeline for this new service, much sought-after by counties

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ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

THURSDAY, AUGUST 207:30 – 8:30 a.m.County Agents Kitchen BreakfastB A L L R O O S M D E F G H

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. COMMISSIONERS BREAKOUT SESSIONG R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R SHon. Bill Stricklend, ACCA Vice President, presiding

8:30 a.m. Saving Money Through Reappraisal,Hon. Don Armstrong, Shelby County Property Tax Commissioner

9:00 a.m. Important Relationships with UtilitiesMike Arms, Executive Director, Association of Tennessee Valley Governments

9:15 a.m. Report from North JacksonSonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

10:00 a.m. Break After the break, Commissioners will be joined by Administrators and CROAA.

10:15 a.m. A County’s Cyber Security ScareKellie Graff, St. Clair County Administrator

10:30 a.m. Simplified Sellers Use Tax (Amazon Bill)Mary Pons, ACCA Association Counsel

10:45 a.m. Changes to the Open Meetings ActMary Pons, Association Counsel

11:15 a.m. Income Tax Set Off ProgramSonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

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ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. ENGINEERS BREAKOUT SESSIONB A L L R O O M S A B CDerek Brewer, ACEA President, presiding

8:30 a.m. The Risks of Distracted DrivingMike Miyaji, Director of Training, Baldwin County Sheriff ’s Office

9:00 a.m. Procedural Requirements for Force Account Work on Federal or State ProjectsBrian Aaron, ALDOT Mobile

9:30 a.m. Effective Signage and Striping for Rural 2-lane Horizontal CurvesTim Barnett, ALDOT

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Operation and Maintenance Agreements for Aging DamsDiane Guthrie, State Conservation Engineer, Alabama NRCS

10:45 a.m. Fatality Accident Investigations on County RoadsCraig Dillard, Webb & Eley, PC

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. AAEM BREAKOUT SESSIONS A N D C A S T L E I IKathy Carson, AAEM President, presiding

8:30 a.m. Update from the Emergency Management Advisory CouncilJonathan Gaddy, Calhoun County EMA Director, and Anita McBurnett, Marshall County EMA Director

9:00 a.m. Regional Mitigation PlansJeff Smitherman, AEMA

9:30 a.m. AEMA Divisions UpdateBrett Howard, AEMA

10:00 a.m. Break

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ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

10:15 a.m. Public Private PartnershipsRicky Adams, PIO, AEMA

10:45 a.m. Leadership Through AdversityCommand Sergeant Major and Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie Adkins

8:30 – 11:45 a.m. AAND BREAKOUT SESSIONS A N D C A S T L E IKristi Stamnes, AAND President, presiding

8:30 a.m. Revisiting the 9-1-1 Tapes Legislation: 5 Years LaterMary Pons, ACCA Association Counsel; Christine Heger, Baldwin County 9-1-1 Director; Johnny Hart, Marshall County 9-1-1 Director; Paula Simmons, Assistant. Director, Dale County/Ozark E911

9:30 a.m. Lessons Learned from Wiregrass Hosted SolutionLon Jones, 9-1-1 Coordinator, Enterprise Emergency Communication District

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Proper Relationships with your BoardSonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

10:45 a.m. Bond Requirements for 9-1-1 Directors and BoardsJames Hall, Dept. of Examiners

11:15 a.m. GIS for the First ResponderPhillip Henderson, Director, Alabama Geographic Information Program, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. ADMINISTRATORS FIRST BREAKOUT SESSIONG R A N D R E E F — D O W N S T A I R SSteve Golsan, ACAA President, presiding

8:30 a.m. Drop in Revenue from Court CostsRich Hobson, Administrative Office of the Courts

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ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

9:00 a.m. Examiners ReportJames Hall, Dept. of Examiners

9:30 a.m. Local Bid PreferenceMary Pons, ACCA Association Counsel

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.Morning BreakAfter the break, Administrators join Commissioners and CROAA in Grand Point-Downstairs.

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. CROAA FIRST BREAKOUT SESSIONS A N D D O L L A RJayne Pearce, CROAA President, presiding

8:30 a.m.ATLAS Alabama: Charting the Course to Small Business SuccessJulie Magee, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Revenue

9:00 a.m.Alabama Taxpayer Identity Protection ProgramJulie Magee, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Revenue

9:30 a.m.Tax Court — One Year LaterJayne Pearce & Kirk Keith, Tuscaloosa County Special Tax Board

10:00 – 10:15 a.m.Morning BreakAfter the break, CROAA will join Commissioners and Administrators in Grand Point – Downstairs.

10:15 – 11:45 a.m. CROAA AND ADMINISTRATORS SECOND BREAKOUT SESSION (with commissioners)G R A N D P O I N T — D O W N S T A I R S

10:15 a.m. A County’s Cyber Security ScareKellie Graff, St. Clair County Administrator

10:30 a.m. Simplified Sellers Use Tax (Amazon Bill)ACCA Staff

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ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

10:45 a.m. Changes to the Open Meetings ActMary Pons, ACCA Association Counsel

11:15 a.m. Income Tax Set Off ProgramSonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

11:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.Convention Luncheon Honoring ACCA 2014-2015 President Merceria LudgoodB A L L R O O M S D E F G H

* T I C K E T I S R E Q U I R E D F O R A D M I T T A N C EHon. Ray Long, ACCA President-Elect, presidingSponsored by Alabama Power Company

1:30 – 3:15 p.m.Afternoon General SessionB A L L R O O M S D E F G HHon. Bill Stricklend, ACCA Vice President, presiding

What do you and your county need from your Association in the next five years? Team 2021 members will share the work to date on ACCA’s new strategic plan, with opportunities for feedback and additional input.

1:30 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: ACCA’s Future and Team 2021Sonny Brasfield, ACCA Executive Director

2:00 p.m.Fuel Up for a New Day: ACCA Affiliate Reports

• Association of County Administrators of Alabama Steve Golsan, President

• Association of County Engineers of Alabama John Bedford, Past President

• Alabama Association of 911 Districts Bill Brodeur, Past President

• Alabama Association of Emergency Managers Anita McBurnett, Past President

• County Revenue Officers Association of Alabama Jayne Pearce, President

2:30 p.m.Awards Ceremony

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3:15 p.m.Break

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.ACCA Business SessionG R A N D P O I N T – D O W N S T A I R SMerceria Ludgood, ACCA President, presiding

• Board Report• District Caucuses• Caucus Reports• Report of the Nominating Committee• Report of the Resolutions Committee• Other Business

6:30 p.m.President’s Banquet and Induction of 2015-2016 ACCA Officers*B A L L R O O M S D E F G H

* T I C K E T I S R E Q U I R E D F O R A D M I T T A N C EHon. Bill Stricklend, ACCA President-Elect, presiding

Introduction of President’s Banquet SponsorsRemarks by Hon. Ray Long, ACCA 2015-2016 President

8:00 p.m.President’s Inaugural Celebration Dance, Featuring The Grand BandB A L L R O O M S A B CSponsored by Warrior Tractor & Equipment Co. Inc. and Coast2CoastRX Prescription Drug Discount Cards

ACCA CONVENTION // THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

P R E S E N T I N G T H E G R A N D B A N DA legend in the South, The Grand Band has been pleasing corporate and social clients for more than 45 years and 4,000 performance dates. Glenn Normand, the band leader, came from New Orleans, so the music had to be exciting. From big band to 80’s & 90’s hits, your crowd will be on the floor dancing all night. In January, The Grand Band played for the inauguration of Gov. Robert Bentley.

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2015 ACCA COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEEHon. Ricky Burney ...................................... Clay

Hon. Jimmy Jones, .................................... Coffee

Chairperson

Hon. Larry White .................................... Escambia

Hon. Dewitt Jackson ............................... DeKalb

Hon. Carolyn Parker ................................ Etowah

NOMINATING COMMITTEEHon. Debbie Wood, .................................Chambers

Immediate Past President, ChairpersonHon. Roger Hayes, district 1 ..................... Winston

Hon. Roger Jones, district 2 ..................... Madison

Hon. Tim Choate, district 3 ....................... Etowah

Hon. Don Stisher, district 4 .......................Morgan

Hon. Sandra Little Brown, district 5 ..... Jefferson

Hon. Ricky Hubbard, district 6 ....................Bibb

Hon. Jackie Swinford, district 7 ............. Talladega

Hon. Charlie Williams, district 8 ...........Chambers 

Hon. Stephanie Daniels Smoke, district 9 ..Elmore 

Hon. David Quarker, district 10 .............. Escambia

Hon. Charlie Sankey, district 11 .............Crenshaw

Hon. Connie Hudson, district 12 ...............Mobile

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEEHon. Bobby Everett, district 1 .................. Winston

Hon. Bobby Burleson, district 1 ................ Marion

Hon. Ben Harrison, district 2 ................. Limestone

Hon. Bob Harrison, district 2 ................... Madison

Hon. Marcie Foster, district 3 ................. Cherokee

Hon. Matthew Hodges, district 3 ............ Jackson

Hon. Allen Armstrong, district 4 .............. Blount

Hon. Paul Manning, district 4 ...................St. Clair

Hon. David Carrington, district 5 .......... Jefferson

Hon. Tommie Armistead, district 6 ........ Sumter

Hon. Allen Caton, district 6 ....................... Chilton

Hon. Mike Vest, district 7 ............................Shelby

Hon. Fred Wilson, district 7 ..................... Calhoun

Hon. Todd Adams, district 8 ....................... Coosa

Hon. Sheila Eckman, district 8 .....................Lee

Hon. Brent Crenshaw, district 9 ..............Lowndes

Hon. Sid Thompson, district 9 ................. Autauga

Hon. Tyrone Moye, district 10 .................... Clarke

Hon. Tucker Dorsey, district 10 ................Baldwin

Hon. Kim Ellis, district 11 ............................ Coffee

Hon. Homer Wright, district 11 .................... Pike

Hon. Jerry Carl, district 12 ..........................Mobile

For more information about rail safety or to schedule free safety presentations, contact Nancy Hudson, Executive Director, at 205.285.4655 or alol@att.net

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2015 ACCA COMMITTEES AND STAFF

2014-2015 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEEHon. Debbie Wood, chambers ............................................................................................................. Chair

Hon. Ricky Harcrow dekalb ......................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Tim Choate etowah............................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Ricky Burney clay .............................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Larry White escambia .........................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Joe Faulk elmore ................................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Rhondel Rhone clarke .....................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Mark Culver houston .........................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Roger Hayes winston .........................................................................................................Past President

Hon. Hardy McCollum tuscaloosa ...........................................................................................Past President

Hon. Dan Wright, district 1 ...............................................................................................................Walker

Hon. Phil Riddick, district 2 ........................................................................................................... Madison

Hon. Carolyn Parker, district 3 ........................................................................................................Etowah

Hon. Don Stisher, district 4 .............................................................................................................. Morgan

Hon. David Carrington, district 5 ................................................................................................. Jefferson

Hon. Allen Caton, district 6 ...............................................................................................................Chilton

Hon. Emmett Owen, district 7 .......................................................................................................Cleburne

Hon. Charlie Williams, district 8 .................................................................................................Chambers

Hon. Stephanie Daniels Smoke, district 9 ...................................................................................Elmore

Hon. Tucker Dorsey, district 10 .......................................................................................................Baldwin

Hon. Doug Sinquefield, district 11 ................................................................................................. Houston

Hon. Jerry Carl, district 12 ................................................................................................................ Mobile

ACCA STAFFSonny Brasfield ............................... Executive Director

policy Mary E. Pons .................................. Association Counsel

Chase Cobb ........................ Governmental Relations Specialist

Brandy Perry ................................... Executive Assistant

administration Lauren Westbrook......................... Director of Finance

Henry van Arcken ................Director of Insurance Services

Marcia Collier ................................. Executive Assistant

Paulette D. Williams ........................... Receptionist 

communication and education Donna Key ............................Director of Events and Education

Terri Sharpley Reynolds ........ Director of Public Affairs

Jennifer Datcher ............................ Executive Assistant

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PRESIDENT’S BANQUET SPONSORS

ACCA PARTNER

Alabama 811AL811.com

ACCA PARTNER

Alabama Guardrail Inc.

ACCA PARTNER

Burk-Kleinpeter Inc.bkiusa.com

ACCA PARTNER

Butler SnowButlersnow.com

ACCA PARTNER

CDG Engineers & Associates Inc.Cdge.com

ACCA PARTNER

GCA Education ServicesGcaservices.com

ACCA PARTNER

Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood Inc.Gmcnetwork.com

ACCA PARTNER

Kellogg Brown & Root Inc.Kbr.com

ACCA PARTNER

Martin & Cobey ConstructionMartinandcobey.com

ACCA PARTNER

Meadowbrook/ASIMeadowbrook.com

Morgan Stanley Wealth ManagementMorganstanley.com

Nationwide Retirement SolutionsNrsforu.com

Neel-Schaffer Inc.Neel-schaffer.com

ACCA PARTNER

RDS (Revenue Discovery Systems)Revds.com

Regions Bank — Corporate TrustRegionscorporatetrust.com

ACCA PARTNER

SunSouth LLCSunsouth.com

The Cosby CompanyThecosbycompany.com

Tractor & Equipment CompanyTractor-equipment.com

ACCA PARTNER

Volkert Inc.Volkert.com

ACCA PARTNER

Webb & Eley P.C.Webbeley.com

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As a leading provider of solutions to the governmental market, you can count on Thompson Tractor to provide the industry’s best machines with quality service and support to match.

If you’re interested in saving time and money while increasing productivity, contact Thompson Tractor today.

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INVEST WITHCONFIDENCE

ALL MACHINES SHOWN ARE ON THE 2015 ALABAMA COUNTY BID ALLIANCE800-547-0670

© 2015 Caterpillar All rights reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com www.caterpillar.com

Cat® TruckModel CT660

BackhoeModel 430F

Motor GraderModel 140M3

Track-Type TractorModel D6K2 LGP

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Manage risk and avoid the unpredictability of a low-bid scenario by investing in equipment that delivers reliable performance, long life and the industry’s best total Life Cycle costs.

As a leading provider of solutions to the governmental market, you can count on Thompson Tractor to provide the industry’s best machines with quality service and support to match.

If you’re interested in saving time and money while increasing productivity, contact Thompson Tractor today.

Save valuable budget dollars by investing in the industry’s best machines

www.thompsontractor.com

INVEST WITHCONFIDENCE

ALL MACHINES SHOWN ARE ON THE 2015 ALABAMA COUNTY BID ALLIANCE800-547-0670

© 2015 Caterpillar All rights reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. www.cat.com www.caterpillar.com

Cat® TruckModel CT660

BackhoeModel 430F

Motor GraderModel 140M3

Track-Type TractorModel D6K2 LGP

Thompson-155.indd 1 1/30/15 10:24 AM

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CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

ADEMbaw@adem.state.al.usadem.state.al.us

ACCA PARTNER

Alabama 811mdory@al811.comal811.com

ACCA PARTNER

Alabama Correctional IndustriesDebra.Webb@doc.alabama.govaci.alabama.gov

ACCA PARTNER

Alabama Guardrail, Inc.chuff@alguardrail.com

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Associationangie@northalabama.orgnorthalabama.org

Arrow Disposal Servicejimmie@arrowdisposal.netarrowdisposal.net

Asphalt Zipper Incbcarter@asphaltzipper.comasphaltzipper.com

ACCA PARTNER

BancorpSouth Equipment Financeblee@bxsef.combxsef.com

Blount Construction Company Inc.david.faust@blountconstruction.comblountconstruction.com

ChemPro Services, Inc.jrauch@chemproservices.comchemproservices.com

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CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

CMH Architects, Inc.bmorace@cmharch.comcmharch.com

ACCA PARTNER

Coast2CoastRX Prescription Discount Drug Cardron.howard@crmsei.comcrmsei.com

Coblentz Equipment & Partsmatthew@coblentzep.comcoblentzep.com

Corrective Asphalt Materialsdaniel@camalabama.comcamalabama.com

Cowin Equipment Company, Inc.solutionje@gmail.comcowin.com

CrowderGulfamber@crowdergulf.comcrowdergulf.com

Cutler Repaving, Inc.bhall@cutlerrepaving.comcutlerrepaving.com

ACCA PARTNER

Deanco Auction Copendy@deancoauction.comdeancoauction.com

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.anthony.quattlebaum@ergon.comergon.com

Frazer Lanier Companybritton@fralan.comfralan.com

Gallagher Asphalt Corporationsmarti@gallagherasphalt.comgallagherasphalt.com

ACCA PARTNER

GovDeals, Inc.adoubler@govdeals.comgovdeals.com

Hancock BankRoxanne.Reynolds@hancockbank.comhancockbank.com

Hanson Pipe & PrecastJohnnie.Hayes@Hanson.comHanson.com

Harris Corporationjhorsley@harris.comharris.com

Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.BVanNoy@HechtBurdeshaw.comHechtBurdeshaw.com

Hunt Insurance Group, LLCtamara.volkert@huntins.comhuntins.com

ACCA PARTNER

IronPlanet Auctionsbwinnette@ironplanet.comironplanet.com

J.M. Wood Auction Co. Inc.jan@jmwood.comjmwood.com

ACCA PARTNER

JMR+H Architecture, P.C.lwalls@jmrha.comjmrha.com

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CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

Kellis Vegetation Management Inc.admin@kellisvegetation.comkellisvegetation.com

Lathan Associates ArchitectsDbreaseale@otelco.netlathanassociates.com

ACCA PARTNER

Lee Helms Associates LLCrenee@leehelmsllc.comleehelmsllc.com

ACCA PARTNER

Martin & Cobey Constructionbmoore@martinandcobey.commartinandcobey.com

Material Resources Inc.amanda@materialresources.orgmaterialresources.org

McCord Communicationskaran.christopher@mccordcomm.commccordcomm.com

ACCA PARTNER

Meadowbrook/ASIdavid.mccabe@meadowbrook.commeadowbrook.com

National Association of Counties akpalicz@naco.orgnaco.org

National Highway Maintenance Systems, Ltd., LLCnhmsltd@gmail.com

Nationwide Retirement Solutionscurtisw@nationwide.comnationwide.com

Neel-Schaffer & Almon Associateswhitnee.sandlin@neel-schaffer.comneel-schaffer.com

ACCA PARTNER

Nextran Truck Centersbgraham@nextrancorp.comnextrancorp.com

Operation Lifesaver Alabamaalol@att.netoli.org

ACCA PARTNER

Ox Bodies, Inc.jstockman@tbei.comoxbodies.com

ACCA PARTNER

Portland Cement Association-SE Regionmstovall@cement.orgcement.org

Phillips & Jordan, Inc.jglenn@pandj.compandj.com

Pittman Tractor Companylynn@pittmantractor.compittmantractor.com

ACCA PARTNER

RDS (Revenue Discovery Systems)smorris@revds.comrevds.com

Republic Services acarroll@republicservices.comrepublicservices.com

Rice Advisory LLCbelle.walker@riceadvisory.comriceadvisory.com

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PRESIDENT’S BANQUET SPONSORS

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneerstaldridge@rbauction.comrbauction.com

Roadside Consultingroadsideinc01@gmail.com

ACCA PARTNER

Safe-T-Sheltermmitchell@safe-t-shelter.comsafe-t-shelter.com

Schaeffer Specialized Lubricantsmherndon@schaefferoil.comschaefferoil.com

Sharp Communication, Inc.shawn.terry@sharpcom.comsharpcom.com

Snead Ag Supplydcampbell@sneadag.comsneadag.com

SouthBuild, LLCjdanner@spiritarch.comspiritarch.com

ACCA PARTNER

Southern Health Partners, Inc.jennifer.hairsine@southernhealth-partners.comsouthernhealthpartners.com

SouthernLINC Wirelesslabenton@southernco.comsouthernco.com

Southland Machinerymlong@southlandmachinery.netsouthlandmachinery.net

Terracon Consultingbchood@terracon.comterracon.com

ACCA PARTNER

Thompson Tractor Company Inc.mirandasmith@thompsontractor.comthompsontractor.com

Tractor & Equipment Companydmaddox@tractor-equipment.comtractor-equipment.com

Truckworxleah@truckworx.comtruckworx.com

U.S. Bridge ihoward@usbridge.comusbridge.com

U.S. Communitiesdkidd@uscommunities.orguscommunities.org

ACCA PARTNER

Volkert, Inc.dcrigler@volkert.comvolkert.com

Warren Truck & Trailer, Inc.rd@dumptrucks.comdumptrucks.com

Waste Managementmmitchel2@wm.comwm.com

Waste Pro USAbhunter@wasteprousa.comwasteprousa.com

Western Emulsionsbrad.schmitz@westernemulsions.comwesternemulsions.com

Wright Asphalt Products Co.dquire@wrightasphalt.comwrightasphalt.com

CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

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CONVENTION EXHIBITORS

CMH Architects, Inc.bmorace@cmharch.comcmharch.com

ACCA PARTNER

Coast2CoastRX Prescription Discount Drug Cardron.howard@crmsei.comcrmsei.com

Coblentz Equipment & Partsmatthew@coblentzep.comcoblentzep.com

Corrective Asphalt Materialsdaniel@camalabama.comcamalabama.com

Cowin Equipment Company, Inc.solutionje@gmail.comcowin.com

CrowderGulfamber@crowdergulf.comcrowdergulf.com

Cutler Repaving, Inc.bhall@cutlerrepaving.comcutlerrepaving.com

ACCA PARTNER

Deanco Auction Copendy@deancoauction.comdeancoauction.com

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.anthony.quattlebaum@ergon.comergon.com

Frazer Lanier Companybritton@fralan.comfralan.com

Gallagher Asphalt Corporationsmarti@gallagherasphalt.comgallagherasphalt.com

ACCA PARTNER

GovDeals, Inc.adoubler@govdeals.comgovdeals.com

Hancock BankRoxanne.Reynolds@hancockbank.comhancockbank.com

Hanson Pipe & PrecastJohnnie.Hayes@Hanson.comHanson.com

Harris Corporationjhorsley@harris.comharris.com

Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.BVanNoy@HechtBurdeshaw.comHechtBurdeshaw.com

Hunt Insurance Group, LLCtamara.volkert@huntins.comhuntins.com

ACCA PARTNER

IronPlanet Auctionsbwinnette@ironplanet.comironplanet.com

J.M. Wood Auction Co. Inc.jan@jmwood.comjmwood.com

ACCA PARTNER

JMR+H Architecture, P.C.lwalls@jmrha.comjmrha.com

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INFORMATIONAL TABLES

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairsbill.meadows@adeca.alabama.govadeca.alabama.gov

Alabama Department of Environmental Managementbaw@adem.state.al.usadem.state.al.us

Alabama Department of Revenuearleen.alexander@revenue.alabama.govrevenue.alabama.gov

Alabama Emergency Management Agencygreg.robinson@ema.alabama.govema.alabama.gov

Alabama Industries for the Blindsarro.mark@aidb.state.al.usaidb.state.al.us

Alabama Retired State Employees Associationkelly@arsea.orgarsea.org

Alabama Surplus Propertyshane.bailey@adeca.alabama.govadeca.alabama.gov

NEAFCSazb0007@aces.eduaces.edu

Retirement Systems of Alabamabob.crowe@rsa-al.govrsa-al.gov

State Employees Insurance Boardtcampbell@alseib.orgalseib.org

Thank you to Warrior Tractor and Equipment, co-sponsor of entertainment for the President’s Inaugural Celebration

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R

Online Government Surplus Auctions

With over 7,800 clients, GovDeals is the leading online auction service provider.

Montgomery based GovDeals.com assists state and local government in the online sales of surplus equipment and property.

To view live auctions in Alabama, go to www.al.govdeals.com.

For more information call 866-377-1494 or email salessupport at@govdeals.com

GovDeals serves 575 government agencies in Alabama including

65 Alabama counties.

PROUD SPONSOR OF ACCA’S

87TH CONVENTION GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Interested in doing business

with county governments in Alabama?

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s PARTNER Program is your ticket to

access and opportunity at a grassroots level.

We understand county officials and employees cannot provide vital public services without the products and

services you and other PARTNERS offer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, call ACCA at 334-263-7594

or email Donna Key dkey@alabamacounties.org.

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ACCA DISTRICTS

DISTRICT 1  Colbert, Fayette, Franklin, Lamar, Lauderdale, Marion, Walker, WinstonDISTRICT 2  Limestone, MadisonDISTRICT 3  Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, Jackson, MarshallDISTRICT 4  Blount, Cullman, Lawrence, Morgan, St. ClairDISTRICT 5  JeffersonDISTRICT 6  Bibb, Chilton, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, TuscaloosaDISTRICT 7   Calhoun, Cleburne, Shelby, TalladegaDISTRICT 8  Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Coosa, Lee, Macon, Randolph, Russell, TallapoosaDISTRICT 9   Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, MontgomeryDISTRICT 10  Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Marengo, Monroe,

Washington, WilcoxDISTRICT 11   Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston, PikeDISTRICT 12 Mobile

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