Scottsboro, Alabama April 23, 2019 - Jackson County Commission - Regular Session, Historical Documents Board Appointments, Do They Know What They Have Gotten Themselves Into? - Commission Chair Interview

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

Support the First Monday Trade Days event around the Courthouse Square in Beautiful Downtown Scottsboro, Alabama. The oldest known photo of the First Monday Event, called Jockey Day or Horse Swappers Day, Summer 1915. (Photo owned by G. Morgan)

More info on First Monday - http://cityofscottsboro.com/index.php/events/first-monday

Discussion of the Historical Documents Board and Display issues, including Ten Commandment Displays with Commission Chair Tim Guffey. 

AGENDA

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It was stated the historical Documents Board would be an Advisory Board to the Jackson County Commission. The Board must raise money to construct and/or erect displays in which they choose, no county funds may be spent. As an Advisory Board the Board's meetings will be secretive, no public disclosure unless the board chooses otherwise. The Board will make a recommendation to the Jackson County Commission, then the Commission will approve or disapprove the recommendations.

Does the Historical Documents Board know what they have gotten themselves into? Have their duties and responsibilities been explained? Some members indicate no, they did not realize they were selected for the board or knew of their responsibilities or liabilities. (1:15PM April 24, 2019) 

Quote from John Porter, Esquire Jackson County Commission Attorney, begin at 14:18 in the Commission YouTube video, stated: ". . .government, county funds can not be used to defend or in litigation. . ." Not only will the Historical Documents Board be responsible for raising all money in the construction or erection of the historical documents on Courthouse Property, they will, according to the statement of the county attorney, be responsible for defending themselves if or when they are sued in Federal Court for the documents they may plan to place on county property, even if the county approves placement of the documents, icons or statuary. See video below or at this link: https://youtu.be/kYA4PO_rhmA

Historical Documents Board

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VIDEO and COMMISSION CHAIR INTERVIEW at END of VIDEO