Scottsboro City Council Meeting

Tonight's City Council Meeting was conducted in 2 parts, a Work Session and a Special Call meeting.


Work Session: 1) Black History Month discussion and presentation by Ms. Sheila Washington. There will be a youth rally at the Rec Com and a Display at the City Library. 2) Don Glasgow of Driftwood Shores made another presentation concerning opposition to zoning opposed by land owner and developer Sonny Barnes. This concerns the property at the end of Snodgrass Road which was approved by the zoning commission to be zoned from Agricultural, Manufacturing and R-1, single family dwellings to P-1, planned community development. 3) Sonny Barnes spoke to the issue of the rezoning. Council President Keith Smith has scheduled a Community meeting on this issue on Thursday, Feb. 7 @ 6PM at the City Hall Council Chambers. The issue should be decided at the next Council Meeting on Feb. 11, 2008. 4) Street Scape program discussion concerning Engineering and Testing Services. Cost will be $60 per hour, $47,000 has been set aside for the testing and engineering services. 5) Citizen presentation concerning hunting in and around the new Goose Pond Island development. The gentleman made a presentation in objection to hunting in the area. He claimed there was deer hunting that was occurring in the area. He stated spotlighting was occurring and that Alabama Fish and Game had been contacted. He also complained about duck hunting, stating that all the hunting was disturbing him and other home owners. At one point the speaker stated, "...it was like we were in Iraq..." refering to the shooting. The City Attorney pointed out that hunting regulations are established by state law and that hunting at night or unauthorized hunting on private property was already against the law. Council President Keith Smith pointed out that hunting was a southern tradition, however illegal hunting would be dealt with. The Mayor requested that, apparently in support of the citizens concern, no hunting signs be posted. It was pointed out to the Mayor that it was not the city's responsibility to post signs on private property. The concerned citizen stated that maybe a gate placed on the road to prevent entry would be an answer to the problem. (The roadways in Goose Pond Island Developed area are public roads, this is not a private roadway area.) 6) Discussion on Rec Com pool filtration system, costs will be $12,242.50. 7) Discussion of Organization Chart for Street Department. Mr Dolberry requested that an unfilled driver position be converted to an Office Assistant. Mr. Dolberry also requested that the Street Dept. budget be amended for $5000 for purchase of a new vehicle instead of a used one with 200,000 miles. $20,000 had already been approved for a used vehicle. It was stated that for $5000 more a new vehicle could be purchased. 8) Discussion concerning Airport Manager new job description. 9) General Maintenance Technician job description and salary discussion. Mr. Smith mentioned that he thought the position should be an appointed position. 10) Discussion by Police Chief Ralph Dawe concerning commemorative plaques at the old city hall. 11) Mayor Deason requested an amendment to the budget for $1030 for office furniture for his secretary. It was stated that this was not discussed or requested at the budget hearings.


City Council Special Call Session: 1) Approval of the Street Scape Engineering and Inspection Contract. 2) Rec Com pool filter approved for $12,242.50 3) Street Department budget amended for $5000 4) Organizational Chart change was approved for Street Department.


Reports: The Mayor stated that the construction of the Animal Control Shelter will begin on Feb 11. He also disclosed there has been a new site selected which is between the old baler facility and the Police Firearms Range. The other site between the old baler and the bus barn was found to contain garbage and is not suitable for the project. The site west of the bus barn was stated to be in a low area. (I'll go out to the area tomorrow and get some pictures of the new area.) Council President Keith Smith reminded folks to vote tomorrow. The voting site is at the Rec Com.