Scottsboro City Council

Last night was a work session and a regular city council meeting.  The big issue was the decision concerning the city radio system. The city will purchase a new digital radio system off of the state bid list. This will cost approximately $213,000. Several companies made presentations at the work session but in the end the city council voted for purchasing the new radios off of the state bid list.

Various area Communications Companies listed spoke about the new city radio system. Some attempted to clarify statements others opposed the issue, items 2-5.  Mr. Lewis Pleasant spoke about access issues in the Dear Meadows Estate subdivision located off of Gant Rd. and Shelby Dr. A question of a bond was mentioned. Apparently the city cannot locate any bond concerning the subdivision project. There is a road in the subdivision which was supposed to be complete which is not complete, item 1 on the agenda.

In other business: 1) The city Attorney made a presentation concerning the purchase of additional property for the Cedar Hill Cemetery. This property belongs to Mr. Larry Ward, is approximately 9 ac more or less and it was reported valued at $162,000 per appraisal. Mr. Kennamer, the City Attorney, stated Mr. Ward would sell the property at this time for $120,000. Several council members stated they would like to see the property prior to a purchase. There was no action taken on the issue at this time. Mr. Kennamer stated if the council waited till after the first of the year Mr. Ward would probably sell the property for the amount plus tax cost. 2) Apparently The Impact Learning Center is interested in moving to the old city police station on John T. Reid Parkway; lease, rent or sale options were not discussed. 3) CDG Engineering was awarded the engineering bid for the South Broad St. paving project in 2 parts - Professional Engineering Services, $22,900.00 and Construction Engineering Services $52,500.00 4) Patrick Lumber company was awarded the bid for installation of the City Hall Generator System for $17,194.00.  5) City council meeting dates for Jan 2, 2012 and Jan 16, 2012 will be moved to the following Monday as the dates listed are holidays.


Scottsboro City Council, "Faces of Decision" at last nights City council meeting concerning the discussion about the city radio issue.

Council Member Garry Speers. (Other members names are visible on their name plate.)

                        Scottsboro Mayor Melton Potter

Scottsboro Police Chief Ralph Dawe listens intently to the discussion concerning the pros and cons of the new radio system and other vendor proposals. Last night's decision was a critical decision for the people of Scottsboro and the Police Department.

City Attorney Steve Kennamer reviewed the proposals and had asked many questions last week relative to warranty and service information.

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