Jackson County Commission Regular Session May 29, 2018

Jackson County Courthouse, Scottsboro, Alabama, north side; photo by G. Morgan.

AGENDA

VIDEO

Scottsboro, Alabama UPDATE: MAY 26, 2018 Council Member Jessica Butler Resigns Effective June 4, 2018 - May 21, 2018 Scottsboro City Council, Dual Session, Dock Street Issue and Intersection of U.S. Hwy 72 and County Park Rd.

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

Council Member Jessica Butler receives certificate of election from Council President Patrick Stewart September 12, 2016.  (Photo by G.Morgan)

Council Member Jessica Butler resigns from Place 1 on the Scottsboro City Council; Ms. Butler's resignation is effective June 4, 2018. Jackson County Sentinel's article.  

http://jcsentinel.com/news/article_1f79c1e2-605a-11e8-93a6-e7b14db51283.html

On March 14, 2018 Ms. Butler was on the agenda of the Pike County Georgia Board of Commissioners regarding her introduction as the Chief Executive Officer of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Info and photograph available from the meeting minutes at the link listed:   http://www.pikecountytimes.com/secondary/BOC3.14.18.html#.WwmRD-4vzIV 

State law requires council members to live within the city limits of the entity in which they serve.   http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/codeofalabama/1975/11-43-1.htm

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

May 25th, 2018

Scottsboro City Hall
316 S Broad Street 
Scottsboro, AL 35768

Dear Mayor Shelton, Council President Wallingsford and Members of the City Council,

It is with great difficulty and a heavy heart that I make this decision. 
Due to life changes and recent job changes I will be spending more time out of town. I feel it is fair to the community at this time that I resign from my place 1 position effective June 4th.
It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Scottsboro and to serve with this council. I appreciate the respect and character you have shown me as a fellow member. I love this community and consider it home and family. I sincerely thank the community for allowing me the opportunity to serve.

Sincerely,

Jessica Butler

AGENDAS

Dock Street, Regular Session, Agenda Item 3 - 6 citizens were in attendance from the River Ridge Subdivision area. 

Dock St. to be closed temporarily. Improvements to the area seriously needed, this is serious money making property, potential for private restaurant, hotel and dock area on the river is fantastic. Remember the B.B. Comer Bridge Project, this project is much simpler, much less expensive with more potential for growth and expansion of tourism.

DOCK STREET VIDEO

Mr. Smith discusses city debt and upcoming projects, debt picture as reported by Mr. Smith is $17,821,177. This is not counting the debt carried by the City of Scottsboro for Goose Pond Colony and the school system debt, both separate corporate entities of the city. The U.S. Hwy 72, John T. Reid Parkway, so called improvement project, was met with opposition from Mr. Smith and Mr. Stewart, just call it "Stop Light City."

STOP LIGHT CITY VIDEO

Jackson County Sentinel article by Will Whaley about project. http://m.thedailysentinel.com/news/article_fc3fb22e-5ad0-11e8-b696-ab74c680e20e.html?mode=jqm

VIDEO OF  COUNCIL MEETINGS

Scottsboro, Alabama - May 21, 2018 Jackson County Commission Work Session, Matheny Bridge Presentation as to Repair Cost

Jackson County Courthouse, North Entrance, photo by G. Morgan

AGENDA

 PHOTO

Jackson County Commission Discussion of Telemate Contract, Agenda item 1. photo by G. Morgan

VIDEO

May 14, 2018 Scottsboro City Council Regular Session; State Life Saving Awards presented to Police Officers Parker Henagar and Jordan Shelton by State Senator Steve Livingston and State Representative Tommy Haynes, Certificates signed by Governor Ivey; Scottsboro Library Report by Mrs. Ivey; Approved funding for Abatement of Roseberry Creek Aquatic Invasive Species

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

Roseberry Rescue Group's, 501c3, funding request approved for abatement of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Roseberry Creek area embayment, General Fund Budget $40,000, Tourism Grant of $30,000, total $70,000. 

History of the Roseberry Rescue Group project as presented in the news.

1) April 2009, Huntsville Times, Jackson County Commission - http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/04/jackson_co_commission_takes_no.html 

2) May 2009, Huntsville Times, Jackson County Legislative Delegation - http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/05/jackson_co_legislative_delegat.html

3) February 2012, Fishing Group, "Hot Weed Kill" - http://www.chattanoogafishingforum.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=61492&DisplayType=threaded&setCookie=1 

4) May 2012, Jackson County Sentinel, note photo in this article -  http://jcsentinel.com/news/article_a62fec16-7858-11e1-9a9f-0019bb2963f4.html

5) TVA 2017 Treatment Schedule - https://www.tva.gov/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/Anglers-Aquatic-Plant-ID/Aquatic-Weeds-Treatment-Schedule

6) May 11, 2018 Jackson County Sentinel Report on last weeks commission meeting, this issue - http://m.thedailysentinel.com/news/article_53322646-555b-11e8-8103-e3ab64d82aaa.html?mode=jqm

QUESTION?? Has anyone been in contact with these folks? Joint Federal task force -  https://www.anstaskforce.gov/panels.php  

Alabama Task Force - https://www.anstaskforce.gov/State%20Plans/AL/ALANS_Management_Plan.pdf

LIFE SAVING AWARDS - SCOTTSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS HENAGAR AND SHELTON

                                              CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

VIDEO

Scottsboro Public Library Report by Mrs. Ivey, begins at 17:46 in the video - A 5 Year Report on Accomplishments, Awards, Grants, and Projects. (Click on image for expanded details.)

Jackson County Commission Regular Session, Roseberry Rescue Group Issue of Invasive Aquatic Species Funding, County Roads and Bridges Repair Update - May 14, 2018

Jackson County Courthouse North Side, photo by G. Morgan.

Roseberry Creek Invasive Aquatic Weeds Issue

Previous Articles on Invasive Weeds Issue, Hydrilla and Milfoil.

1) April 2009, Huntsville Times, Jackson County Commission - http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/04/jackson_co_commission_takes_no.html 

2) May 2009, Huntsville Times, Jackson County Legislative Delegation - http://blog.al.com/breaking/2009/05/jackson_co_legislative_delegat.html

3) February 2012, Fishing Group, "Hot Weed Kill" - http://www.chattanoogafishingforum.com/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=61492&DisplayType=threaded&setCookie=1 

4) May 2012, Jackson County Sentinel, note photo in this article -  http://jcsentinel.com/news/article_a62fec16-7858-11e1-9a9f-0019bb2963f4.html

5) TVA 2017 Treatment Schedule - https://www.tva.gov/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/Anglers-Aquatic-Plant-ID/Aquatic-Weeds-Treatment-Schedule

6) May 11, 2018 Jackson County Sentinel Report on last weeks commission meeting, this issue - http://m.thedailysentinel.com/news/article_53322646-555b-11e8-8103-e3ab64d82aaa.html?mode=jqm

QUESTION?? Has anyone been in contact with these folks? Joint Federal task force -  https://www.anstaskforce.gov/panels.php  

Alabama Task Force - https://www.anstaskforce.gov/State%20Plans/AL/ALANS_Management_Plan.pdf

AGENDA

VIDEO

Scottsboro, Alabama May 7, 2018 Jackson County Commission Work Session, Personnel Issues and Courthouse Cooling System

Jackson County Courthouse, Scottsboro, Alabama - photo by G. Morgan.

AGENDA

VIDEO

Scottsboro, Alabama - May 7, 2018 Scottsboro City Council Work Session - Invasive Aquatic Plant Species and "The Conveyor Belt"

Scottsboro City Hall photo by G. Morgan

AGENDA

City Council Member Smith discusses the necessity of keeping Roseberry Creek free from invasive water plant species which may obstruct the waterways surrounding city park, county park and the entire embayment where businesses and residents are located. The county has not approved a budget amendment authorization to assist in control of invasive water plant species species. However, the county does not have general fund money for such a project. TVA is refusing to assist in any further  weed abatement projects although the environmental and economic impacts are very much part of TVA's concern.

Also, the Conveyor Belt Issue and Mr. Blizzard, discussed at 31:20 by Mr. Smith. Mr. Blizzard is currently on sick leave. 

VIDEO