New Scottsboro City Council Seated

Mayor Potter makes the Introductory announcement for the Swearing-In Ceremony of the new City Council members.

Municipal Judge Don Word swears in Ms. Carol McCrary, Place 3, Ms. McCrary's mother holds the Bible for the ceremony.

Judge Don Word administers the Oath of Office to Mr. Keith Smith Place 4, Mrs. Smith holds the Bible for the ceremony.

Mr. Matthew Hodges, Place 5 receives the Oath of Office from Judge Word, Mrs. Hodges holds the Bible for her husband.

The Scottsboro City Council seated prior to the election of a President. Mr. Steve Kennamer, City Attorney, served as interim council president. Mr. Matthew Hodges was re-elected as President and Mr. Thermon Bell was elected as Council President Pro-Tem.

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The first order of business after the election of officers was adjournment of the Induction Meeting. A work session was held after the Induction meeting.

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Work Session: The Tree Commission presented a plan to the City Council to build a "Mayors Park" in the City Park. Cherry Trees and a plaque was proposed to be erected honoring Scottsboro Mayors since Mayor Lonnie Crawford. The Tree Commission stated the work will be accomplished by contractors costing the City $1905.00 . It was stated a vote of the council would not be necessary since the money was already budgeted. All on the council stated they did not have any problem with the "Mayors Park" being built. Formal approval of construction for this project at City Park was not acquired in any open, regular City Council meeting. This meeting was not a regular meeting, it was a work session.