Alternative news and discussion for Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama and the Tennessee River Valley as I see it. Responsible comments to articles welcome. As always, "Watch for Snakes," particularly those wearing suits.
Jackson County Courthouse, north entrance - photo by G. Morgan
AGENDA
Mr. Jeff Arnold, Revenue Commissioner, requests approval for funding of 3% pay raise regarding Revenue Office employees who had 5 months instead of the 6 month requirement. Mr. Arnold stated he would fund the pay increase from his allocated funds. If this issue is to be approved it will be an agenda item at the next commission meeting.
Members of the Scottsboro City Council and support staff, seated left to right - Gary Stewart; Mike Ashburn; City Clerk Whitney Phillips; Council President - Patrick Stewart; City Attorney - Stephen Kennamer; Greg Mashburn; Richard "Pudge" Bailey (photo by G. Morgan)
Agenda item 5 - Approval of funds for infrastructure improvements in the Scottsboro Industrial Park in Hollywood, Alabama; Jackson County's share - $20,000
Videos of Swearing In Ceremony and Organizational Meeting
Aspel Tornado Path Map - Over 100 Residents in area without power for more than 12 hours, loss of income for business, property damage and food spoilage damage, maybe over $300,000. (Google Maps - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting, path and construct of map by G. Morgan)
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Aspel twisted sign (photo by G. Morgan)
F-1 Tornado Evidence Aspel Tornado (photo by G. Morgan)
Scottsboro City Attorney Stephen Kennamer served as Council President during the Organizational Meeting. (photo by G. Morgan)
Mr. Patrick Stewart was elected as City Council President. (photo by G. Morgan)
Council Member Greg Mashburn was elected as City Council Pro Tem President
AGENDAS
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Ms. Paige Airheart discusses the Airheart property on Tupelo Pike and Maple Street, agenda item 1, which has been discussed at several council meetings due to the property being declared in a poor state of repair. (photo by G. Morgan)
Mayor Robin Shelton discusses Industrial Park Credit Union Building, agenda item 2, owned by the City of Scottsboro. Mayor Shelton stated that an agreement between North East Alabama Community College and the city regarding a Truck Driving School at the old Credit Union location. (photo by G. Morgan)
Scottsboro Police Chief Ralph Dawe discusses Scottsboro City Schools Resource Officer funding. Chief Dawe stated the approximate cost per officer is $68,000. The goal is for 5 officers, 2 at the high school and 1 at each of the other 3 schools. (photo by G. Morgan)
