Jackson County Commission Meeting

The Jackson County Commission meets twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 4:30PM.

Today 4 people meet with the Commission. 1) Ken Tolar meet with the Commission to discuss the replacement of Courthouse windows. It was suggested that an architect be hired to consult on the replacement of the windows in the courthouse. The Commission approved bringing in an architect to make proposals on services for window installation. Mr. Tolar also mentioned that the gazebo was nearing completion and that a spire will be placed on the top in the next few days. 2) Randy Webster, Solid Waste Manager meet with the Commission to discuss distribution of garbage containers in the county. There was discussion concerning replacing of containers due to storm loss. Mr. Webster reported that he currently has approximately 400 containers on hand. He also reported that he needs to hire 2 office workers, one to replace Deborah Cleaver who is resigning as Office Manager and another administrative office employee. The Commission approved the resignation of Ms. Cleaver and the hire of her replacement and another administrative employee. 3) John Parsons of Scottsboro Computers made presentation for computer maintenance services. Christopher Haston also submitted a proposal for computer maintenance services. Apparently during the last Commission meeting another proposal for services was made. John Parsons of Scottsboro Computers was awarded the contract for computer services. 4) Judy Weaver made announcement of events during Black History Month. There will be displays at the library and a youth rally at the Rec-Com on 23 Feb from 6-8PM. $500 was requested and approved for Black History month expenses. 5) Jail Maintenance Staff was approved to receive overtime pay. These workers are hourly wage workers and have not been receiving overtime when called in or required to work overtime. They were authorized to receive compensatory time off as overtime was not authorized according to Mr. Tidmore, Commission Chairman, they will now receive overtime pay as other maintenance workers receive when working overtime. 6) There were 7 items in the consent agenda which was approved.

New Business: 1) A resolution for establishing a speed limit on Co Rd. 60 at 45 mph was approved. 2) An agreement with the Department of Public Examiners of Public Accounts to Audit Federal Assistance Funds received by the county was approved. The audit is scheduled to begin next week. 3) Engineers recommendation to hire Tim Bell for HMT1 position that James Carson did not except was approved, effective Mar. 3, 2008. 4) County advertisement in the State Fair Catalog was approved. 5) A resolution was approved recognizing the Scottsboro Wrestling Team's winning the State Wrestling Championship. 6) Recognition was given to the many folks who assisted and are still helping in the cleanup of storm damage on Sand Mountain. 7) It was stated that Jackson County has not been declared a Disaster Area for the receipt of public assistance funds for disaster relief. Requests have been submitted but not approved. 8) 13 campers were picked up from the state EMA to house homeless victims of the storm. The county Commission agreed to be responsible for the campers. In accordance with state law a charge must be made for the camper usage. It was decided that a contract for 6 months for camper usage would be required with a monthly charge of $1.00 (one), if longer time was needed that would be approved in 6 month increments.