Scottsboro City Council Meeting and Work Session

City Council President Matthew Hodges, standing; Mayor Melton Potter, seated left; Councilman Gary Speers seated on right.

>>>>>>>>Scottsboro City Council prior to meeting opening.

Mayor Melton Potter discusses issue with former Mayor Ron Bailey at break between Work Session and Regular Council meeting. Mr. Bailey currently works with the Chamber of Commerce recruiting new business and industry into Jackson County.

Ms. Cathy O'Shields, City Clerk, discusses issue with Councilman Terry Thomas.

>>>>>> Councilman Keith Smith and Councilman Thermon Bell.

Council President Matthew Hodges discusses issue with Mr. Steve Kennamer, City Attorney.

Council Members Gary Speers, Thermon Bell and Terry Thomas.
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The Council Meeting was a joint work session and regular meeting afterwards. Items in the Regular Session were previously discussed in the work session or a previous session.

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Old Business: 1) Public Hearing, rezoning resolution for property on E. Willow St. and Howard St. from C-3 to R-3. 2) Zoning ordinance approved.

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New Business: 1) Surplus property resolution approved. 2) 1 time pay raise approved for city employees. 3) Appointed City Officials reappointed. City Special Events Coordinator position abolished. Ms. Woods last day will be Thursday. City Planner, Community Development Director's position was approved until April 2009 when he will retire. 4) Council Committee assignments approved. 5) Police Department parking lot and drainage discussion and approval for $83,000 plus $35,000 budget amendment for drainage improvements. 6) Bank Depositary Appointments approved. 7) Drainage Project for Police Station awarded and approved, awarded to W.J. Word for $30,978.35 . 8) Board Appointments from new council members discussed and approved. 9) Personnel Board resignation of Mr. Gary Speers, vacancy on Personnel Board. Interested individuals should submit applications by noon on Nov. 26, 2008. Position expires on Feb. 26, 2009. 10) Discussion of Business License Ordinance to coincide with state law. 11) Committee appointed for new Fire Chief hire, Mayor Potter, Mr. Smith, Mr. Thomas and Ms. Borders on committee. 12) Resolution approved to the TVA concerning Weed Control of Lake Guntersville. The TVA has indicated it will only control weeds in public areas, but not around private property docks on Lake Guntersville. 13) The Legislative Delegation will hold a press conference at the Courthouse at 10AM Nov. 13, 2008 concerning the Lake Guntersville Weed Control Issue.