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."

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Monday, October 6, 2008

Scottsboro City Council Work Session


Tonight's City Council Meeting was a work session. The prayer was led by Mr. Steve Kennamer, City Attorney. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by a special guest, SSgt Nick Bradley, USAF, son-in-law of our Police Chief Ralph Dawe. SSgt Bradley was seriously injured in Afghanistan by a roadside improvised explosive device. SSgt Bradley received immediate medical attention in Southwest Asia, he was then Medevaced to Landstuhl Germany, then on to Walter Reed Medical Center where he has under gone extensive reconstructive surgery. SSgt Bradley exemplifies the sacrifice that our military service members provide our nation to preserve the freedoms that we all enjoy. It was great to see SSgt Nick Bradley up and about. Nick, may God bless you and your family, I know many are praying for your further recovery.
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1) Pat Blakenship, presentation concerning city Court Collections and probation. The current contract for City Court Collections expires in November. 2) Presentation by Philip Chaney concerning tower on July Mt. Mr. Chaney was a no show. 3) City Attorney gave presentation on Sign Ordinance. Council members will be looking at the sign ordinance and will decide in the future if changes are needed in the ordinance. 4) City Clerk discussion concerning Senior Center Meals. State and Federal funding has been cut for the senior nutrition program. Approximately $4320.00 will be needed to fund the program. The city and county will enter into discussions to jointly fund the nutrition program funding shortage. 5) Domestic Violence Luncheon on Oct. 16, 2008 at 12 noon at the Western Sizzler; Oct 28, 2008 at 6PM Judge Graham will make a presentation during a candlelight vigil at the Courthouse Bandstand. 6) Library Board appointment Discussion. 7) Historic Preservation Commission appointment discussion. 8) Museum Commission discussion. 9) Mayor gave report on the testing of the 12 emergency warning sirens recently installed around town. Testing occurs on the first Monday of each month at 12 noon. This system is a voice and siren warning system.
Tomorrow is voting day for the city runoff elections for Place 1 and 2 of the Scottsboro City Council which will be held at the Scottsboro Rec Com. Please remember to vote.

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