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Commissioners welcome young leaders
Oct 28 2009 12:00AM By Carly Omenhiser Sun Staff Writer
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Coffee County Commissioners welcomed some of the area’s future leaders during the Oct. 26 commission meeting.
Twenty-seven students from different schools in the county attended the meeting as part of the Youth Leadership Program.
The purpose of the program is to prepare high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential to take active leadership roles in improving their homes, schools and communities.
The program brings selected students from Enterprise High School, Elba High School, New Brockton High School, Kinston School and Zion Chapel School together for several learning sessions.
Young leaders had the opportunity to make a motion and vote on it. They thanked the commission for the opportunity to take part in the exercise and attend the meeting.
Bethany Wilson, of Elba, acted as chairman and Robin Johnson, also of Elba, acted as county administrator.
“This is the first time we’ve done something like this, and I hope it’s something we can do annually,” said commission chairman Jim Thompson.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for (the students). Hopefully they learned something about what we do.”
Following the meeting, Thompson and other commissioners accompanied the students on a tour of Tice Poultry Farm and Country Best Farms, both in Enterprise.
Commissioner Tom Grimsley said he is glad to see students with an interest in local politics.
“The future does rest in your hands,” said commissioner Robert Stephens.
In other commission news, the commissioners unanimously approved to enter into a contract with Coffee County Clean Energy to develop technology to convert landfill gases into electric energy.
County administrator Kathy Lolley asked that the board approve to renew a contract for annual software maintenance as well as enter into a financing agreement for $600,000 to refinance seven motor graders over a 60-month period.
Retiring county coroner Marvin McIlwain’s service was recognized through a proclamation.
McIlwain has served as county coroner for more than 25 years.
Thompson said the office of coroner is vital to investigating by inquest, any death in the state.
In the proclamation, Thompson said McIlwain is a dedicated member of various organizations faithfully representing Coffee County.
“The Coffee County Commission does hereby commend Marvin McIlwain for his untiring, dedicated and faithful service to the people of Coffee County,” said Thompson.
The commissioners also voted to keep Thompson as chairman of the commission for the next year.
Commissioner Bernest Brooks abstained from the vote because he feels the chairmanship should be a rotating position.
The next Coffee County Commission meeting is Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in the Coffee County Office Complex in New Brockton.
©Southeast Sun 2009
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