JAMES MADISON QUOTE - 1822

"A popular government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives."

SCOTTSBORO WEATHER - SUN & MOON RISE

Monday, July 21, 2008

Scottsboro City Council Work Session






Photos: City Council seated prior to meeting, officials left to right are Mayor Dan Deason, Council Member Terry Thomas, Council Member Matthew Hodges, Assistant City Clerk Cathy O'Shields, City Council President Keith Smith, City Attorney Steve Kennamer, Council Member Josephine Smith, Council Member Buddy Simmons, with 2 closeups. Second Group of photos concerns the renovation of Scottsboro's Police Department, Jail and City Court, old City Hall.
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Work Session Agenda: 1) Discussion of the $500 additional money approved for renovation of the Rec-Com swimming pool pavilion. Discussion ensued concerning whether a City Employee had been involved in this project for pay in contravention of a city ordinance. The Council President requested Ms. Borders, Human Resources Manager, and Mr. Dolberry, Street Department Manager, to investigate this incident. The Mayor entered this discussion and stated this falls within the day to day operation of the city and that he would initiate an investigation into the matter. 2) Street name discussion concerning Stewart Road name change to Swain Road. City Attorney made recommendation that a portion of the road be considered for change between South Broad Street and Bob Jones Road. It was stated that Ms. Shirley Dawson owned property in this location and she would be contacted as to her views on the subject. 3) City Attorney made presentation concerning city ordinance for moving buildings on city streets. 4) City Attorney made presentation concerning Mutual Aid Agreement between municipal, county and state agencies. FEMA requires this agreement for local governments to receive Federal Emergency Relief Funds in case of a disaster. 5) Christine Harding made presentation concerning status of Police, jail and court remodeling, old city hall. Projected finish date is February 2009. 2 deduction change orders will be submitted in the future totaling $70-75K to be refunded. 6) Council President Keith Smith asked candidates to please pick up their signs after campaigns. If old signs remain Police Department and Street Department will clean up old signs and will be available to be picked up at the Street Department. If not claimed after 10 days they will be turned in for scrap. 7) Citizen Comments: Mr. Jim Green, Jr. made presentation concerning State Swim Meet in Scottsboro Friday and Saturday, all invited. 8) Council Members issued forth a special thank you to the Boy Scout project in improving the swimming pool.

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