Decatur County Commission Meets to Fill District Seven Vacancy
The Decatur County Commission held its regular meeting on November 24, 2025, with the agenda focused on filling the vacant District 7 commission seat and a slate of budget and grant matters. The session included a 15 minute public input period, and several decisions under review have direct implications for county services, public safety funding, and local development.
The Decatur County Commission met on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Decatur County Courthouse in Decaturville, beginning with the Budget Committee at 5 15 PM and the Beer Board at 5 45 PM. The regular session convened at 6 00 PM and opened with a 15 minute public input period. Commissioners signaled an intent to move toward filling the vacant District 7 seat, with any interested residents encouraged to attend and to have signed in 15 minutes before the meeting or to contact the Decatur County Mayor's office at 731 852 2131.
The meeting agenda addressed a broad range of county business with potential budgetary and policy consequences. Officials reviewed the Sheriff report, an ARP update, and the financial report, and considered amendments listed as resolutions 11 24 25A through E. Old business included discussion of the Ag Plex fairground project and a solid waste update, while new business covered grant resolutions for the District Attorney 1250 fund and the Public Defender 1250 fund, a Historic Courthouse Development Grant application, and a recommendation for a site development grant bid award.
Public safety and county operations featured prominently. Commissioners considered a Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant application, a Sheriff's Department request for a VDI desktop simulator for the jail, and a FY26 Mental Health Transport grant vehicle purchase. The agenda also included a proposed USETPA purchasing agreement with Decatur County Schools and discussion of interest from Braber Equipment in county property. Other items included county attorney and hospital updates, consideration of commissioner pay, notary matters, and employee bonus requests from the Decatur County Public Library Board. The meeting listed an executive session for additional matters.
These agenda items carry practical consequences for Decatur County residents. Decisions about ARP spending, grant applications, public safety equipment, and school purchasing agreements will influence local services and budget priorities. Filling the District 7 vacancy will affect representation and the commission's voting dynamics on future fiscal and development decisions. The county reiterated nondiscrimination and accessibility policies and said reasonable accommodations would be made for individuals with disabilities who contact the mayor's office in advance.
The Decatur County Courthouse will be closed November 27 through November 29 for Thanksgiving, and solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Thursday November 27. Residents interested in commission business or in applying for appointment to the District 7 seat were advised to contact the mayor's office at 731 852 2131 or consult county meeting guidelines online.
