Scottsboro City Council

Terry Thomas and Carol McCrary shake hands. Ms. McCrary is the incoming council member for Place 3 and Mr. Thomas is the outgoing council member for Place 3.

Ms. Carol McCrary will be sworn in on November the 1st, 2010 at a 6PM Induction and organizational meeting.

Council member Terry Thomas' last city council meeting.

Mr. Matthew Hodges, City Council President, presents Certificate of Appreciation plaque to Mr. Thomas for his 4 years of service to the City of Scottsboro, Alabama.

City of Scottsboro Drainage Plan-South side. (click on image for expanded view)

City of Scottsboro Drainage Plan-North side. (click on image for expanded view)

Outline of the City of Scottsboro's City Council meeting on Monday Oct. 25, 2010. Old Business: 1) Alcoholic Business License public hearing, "Cheers of Scottsboro" located in the old Pizza Hut building on South Broad St.. The owners spoke in behalf of the business, there were no citizens to speak against the business selling alcoholic beverages. The license was approved pending proper inspections.

New Business: 1) Three vacancies announced on the Scottsboro Planning Commission. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk prior to Nov. 17, 2010 by 4:30PM. 2) Micah Way from the Scottsboro High School entrance to WalMart northeast entrance will be closed on Nov 4, 2010 from 3-7PM for a track meet. 3) Public Hearing for RZED Bonds, Recovery Zone Bonds, for the design and construction of service roads along Hwy 72. There were no negative comments during the hearing. The issue was approved by the City Council. No comment as to the financial specifics of the bonds. 4) Engineers update concerning improvement of drainage in Scottsboro. CDG Associates will be handling the project. It is estimated the project will cost $17 million over a period of 10 years. (see above pictured plan) 5) Library Board appointment, Candice Paradise approved. 6) 3 vacancies on the Airport Advisory Board. submit applications to the City clerk no later than Nov. 17, 2010 4:30PM. 7) Vacancies on the Recreation Center Advisory Board, contact city clerk for more information, 256-574-3100 Requests must be turned in by Nov 17, 2010 4:30PM. 8) Vacancy on the Abatement Board, request must be turned in to the city clerk by Nov. 17, 2010. 9) Oil & Lube Services Bid. Parma Oil of Chattanooga had been awarded the previous bid but has since rejected providing the product due to rising costs. Jackson Oil company was approved as the next low bidder. 10) Approve 90% of the 2010-2011 Budget. It was reported there will be no cost of living wages. Expenditures are expected to be $19,282,000 for the current fiscal year. Daily Sentinel link to issuehttp://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_d6444964-e133-11df-b286-001cc4c002e0.html 11) New Organizational Chart approved for the Solid Waste Department. 12) FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application approved for the Maple Street area. Approval was made for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any and all documents related to this project. City will be required to pay for or provide services equaling 25% of the projected project. 13) Announcement of Induction of Council Members and Organizational meeting of the Scottsboro City Council on Nov. 1, 2010. 14) City Council President's presentation to Mr. Terry Thomas. (pictures above)

Reports: Mayor Potter expressed appreciation for the service of out going City Councilman Terry Thomas.