Scottsboro Marker at the old Memphis and Charleston Depot, notice the Courthouse Clock Tower in the background, slightly right of center. Clock Towers were important time pieces for rail travelers of the 19th and early 20th century.
>>>> Blast from the past, Scottsboro Hosiery Mill Band.
1) Kevin Eagen of Judicial Correction Services presentation concerning annual contract review discussion of City Courts fine collections and probation management. 2) Dr. Clyde Butler presentation concerning safety issue at intersection of Jefferson Dr. and intersection of Taylor St. down the west side of Taylor Drive. Dr. Butler indicated the ditch is very deep in that area and inquired as to a guard rail or drainage tile being placed in that area. It was reported that there have been serious vehicle accidents in this area including a death from vehicles crashing into the ditch. 3) Presentation by Water, Sewer and Gas Board (WSG) Director Mr. Roy Light concerning Scottsboro Industrial Park in Hollywood infra-structure project. This is Phase 3 of the WSG project. According to Mr. Light there has been $126K in Federal funds appropriated for this project, there is $123K in local funds needed. 50% of the funds have been requested from the Jackson County Legislative Delegation and 50% from the city of Scottsboro. 4) Mr Light also gave a report on the Polymide Corporation WSG project bid opening. The low bid was awarded to Lambert and Company as low bidder at $166K. 5) City Clerk report on Airport Resolution concerning Federal Funds for Airport improvements. 6) Change in Business License Ordinance discussion, presented by Mr. Wheeler.
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Reports: Mayor- 6 applicants for Fire Chief are being reviewed by the Fire Chief Selection Committee. Mayor Potter stated the committee should have a selection by next Monday's Council meeting. Other Reports: Budget Hearings will begin on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 8:30AM at City Hall. Public Hearing on Goose Pond Island zoning change of old Aluminum Plant Property and building from R1, single Family Residential to M1, Light Manufacturing will occur at the Nov 24, 2008 meeting at 6PM.
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