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Economic Development...The Missing Piece.
What's happening on Wednesday, Aug. 19?
(Go to Tuesday, Aug. 18 or Thursday, Aug. 20)
TENTATIVE AGENDA (Subject to change.)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Convention Breakfast
Ballrooms EFGH
Sponsored by InLine and Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc.
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Informational Exhibits
Grand Ballroom Foyer
8 – 11:30 a.m.
Convention Registration Open
Hotel Lobby
7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Nominating Committee Meeting
Azure
Resolutions Committee Meeting
Coral
8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Opening General Session
Ballrooms ABCD
8:30 a.m.
State of the Economy: An Overview of Today’s Markets
Joe Zidle, Senior Director, Merrill Lynch Investment Strategy Management
Most of Alabama’s counties are already in the throws of economic strife, searching for ways to balance their budget when sales tax revenues are at their lowest percentages in recent memory. According to Zidle, economists believe the recession has ended and economic recovery is already on the horizon. Come here how Wall Street meets Main Street, USA.
9:15 a.m.
Development of Rural Areas Through Education
Larry Lee, Director, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Center for Rural Alabama
Did you know that rural Alabama has 30 percent of the state’s student population in public schools, and more than 36 percent of the state’s dropout rate? The Center conducted an in-depth study to discover how Alabama’s rural counties can continue to compete in an area where funding is continually threatened.
9:45 a.m.
Stimulus Funds for Alabama’s Counties
David A. Perry, Attorney, Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C.
The federal stimulus package can be confusing, and it’s easy to assume your county should be expecting money when that’s not the case. Come hear the truth about how the federal stimulus funding will affect Alabama’s counties.
10:15 a.m.
Morning Break
Foyer
Sponsored by the Association of County Administrators of Alabama and the Association of County Engineers of Alabama
10:30 a.m.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Hon. Ricky Burney, Chair
10:45 a.m.
How to Better Partner with Existing Industry
Bob Smith, Senior Project Manager, Alabama Development Office
Nearly 80 percent of all new jobs in Alabama are created each year by existing industries. That doesn’t mean attracting new industry to the state won’t continue to be a high priority, but it does mean that taking care of existing industries in our counties should be on YOUR radar.
11:30 a.m.
An Economic Success Story in Houston County
Hon. Mark Culver, Chair, Houston County Commission
Ronnie Gilley, Principal, Ronnie Gilley Properties
Officials in Houston County are hoping that Alabama residents, and even those in neighboring Georgia and Florida, won’t have to travel to Missouri to find quality family entertainment. Country Crossing is a 375-acre, master-planned development just south of Dothan scheduled to open Phase I later this year.
12 – 1:15 p.m.
County Agents Kitchen Lunch
Grand Point – Downstairs
1:30 – 2:15 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
SESSION A – Pandemic Continuity of Operations and Employee Preparedness
Andy Mullins, Director, Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Emergency Preparedness
Do you have a plan to keep your office running if more than 30 percent of your staff are out sick? Be prepared for when a pandemic strikes.
SESSION B – County Bond Financing Review
Mike Scroggins, County Audits Division, Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts
What do you need to know about the County Bond Financing Review Act that becomes effective on Oct. 1? Let’s discuss the new requirements.
2:15 – 3 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
SESSION C – Feeding of Prisoners
Mary Pons, Staff Attorney, ACCA
Legislation proposing to transfer the responsibility for the feeding of prisoners to the county commission caused a stir during the 2009 Legislative Session and will likely return in 2010. What’s your county’s responsibilities?
SESSION D – Alabama’s Broadband Initiative
Kathy Johnson, Director, Alabama Broadband Initiative, ConnectingALABAMA
This unique two-year initiative is helping make broadband available to all areas of Alabama and enhance education, healthcare, public safety, agriculture, tourism and much more.
3 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Foyer
Sponsored by the Association of County Administrators of Alabama and the Association of County Engineers of Alabama
3:15 – 4 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
SESSION E – Is Self-Governance for Your County?
Bill Cook, Compliance Officer, Macon County
Thinking about Home Rule in your county? Experience goes a long way, so come hear from someone who’s been through the process.
SESSION F – What are Improvement Districts?
Alston Ray, Johnston Barton Proctor & Rose, P.C.
Can improvement districts benefit your county? Come discover the facts!
4 – 4:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV
SESSION G – Jail Workshop
Daryl Masters, Attorney, Webb & Eley, P.C.
Is the county responsible for prescription meds for inmates? What are your legal responsibilities?
SESSION H – Pros and Cons of Subdivision Regulations
Randy Tindell, Engineer, Coffee County
Marty Lentz, Assistant Engineer, Coffee County
County subdivision regulations have been effective tools to ensure the proper development of subdivisions in unincorporated areas of a county. Discover the benefits to enforcing subdivision regulations in your county, as well as the problems you may encounter.
4:45 p.m.
ALGTI Board Meeting
Coral
4:45 p.m.
Adjourn
(Go to Tuesday, Aug. 18 or Thursday, Aug. 20)
Sound interesting?
If you haven't yet registered for ACCA's 81st Annual Convention, it's not too late! Although online registration has concluded, participants wishing to attend the conferrence may register on site.
Questions about the agenda or the week's activities? Contact Donna Key.
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