1) Discussion concerning establishment of Business Development Board, Commercial Development Authority, CDA. Former Scottsboro Mayor Ron Bailey, Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Commercial Development, made presentation concerning this issue. He stated the CDA would be utilized to develop new and expansion of existing businesses. Mr. Bailey stated, "it is not our goal to recruit business to compete with existing business." He also stated the population is declining in Jackson county and we need to provide opportunity for business expansion and new business for our area. 2) Discussion concerning the blocking of the east portion of Hayes Street for an August music festival to be sponsored by the 1st United Methodist Church. 3) Ms. Debra Borders made presentation concerning changes in Job Descriptions. A new Police Training Officer job description is being considered. 4) Mr. Steve Kennamer, City Attorney, made presentation concerning the refinancing of 2 Municipal Bond Issues which are currently variable rate bonds. Due to market fluctuations it was recommended the Bonds be renegotiated to reflect a fixed interest payment rate instead of variable rate of bond payments. The City of Scottsboro must approve the Scottsboro School System Bonds, the School Board Bonds are currently $2.71 million thru year 2017. The other Municipal Bond Issue involves Solid Waste Authority Bonds, they are currently $4.35 million thru year 2019. Mr. Kennamer states he will receive no monetary compensation for the Bond refinancing. 5) Discussion of resumption of normal Brush Pickup service. The Mayor reported that the city will be reimbursed approximately $1 million for storm damage from FEMA. Mayor Potter stated that did not include employee overtime. 6) Discussion concerning replacement of Backhoe at Cemetery due to equipment breakdown.
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