Meet in South Point Park

SOUTH POINT — This week, the Lawrence County Commissioners left the confines of the courthouse and met in the South Point Park.

The meeting took place during the Department of Job & Family Services Spring Family Fest at the park, which was held to let people know what services are available from numerous agencies and vendors.

It was a short meeting and the commissioners took the following actions on items on their agenda:

• Approved the following floodplain permits renewals submitted by the Soil and Water Conservation District: Garrett Craford, stream maintenance project located at 6241 County Road 16; Hecla Water Association, materials storage project located on Ralph Road; and Randy Carpenter, stream maintenance project located at 414 County Road 54.

• Approved appropriations and transfers dated April 29, 2025, under $75,000.

• Approved Addendum No. 1 Fiscal Year 2025 for the Lawrence County Airpark’s new runway project.

• Signed a Letter of Support for Lawrence County Parks and Recreation Study Application.

• Tabled a motion about the Jury Process Manager quote in the amount of $27,187.50. Administrative assistant Dylan Bentley, was given authority to sign necessary documents.

• Tabled a motion for the commission president to sign the petition for annexation of properties as part of a Gateway Outdoor Project.

“We haven’t had a chance to have the conversation which would lead to us signing this yet,” said Commission President Colton Copley, adding that their schedules haven’t worked out yet. “We hope to have that by next week.”

The commissioners then went to executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.

The commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the third floor of the Lawrence County Courthouse.