Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G, Morgan
--Scottsboro City Jail Inmate Trustee Temporary Policy Change--
Due to allegations regarding jail trustees and a subsequent investigation into city jail inmate trustee management, the inmate trustee program has been temporarily suspended according to Police Chief Ralph Dawe. Currently there is 1 trustee utilized at the Scottsboro Landfill, all other trustee programs are temporarily suspended. The trustee program will be reinstated soon, said Chief Dawe.
--Agenda Item 1, Development Tax Abatement/Rebate for Economic Development--
Agenda Item 1 regarding a tax abatement/rebate for Economic Development involving a 10 acre development project on John T. Reid Parkway, U.S. Hwy 72, by Hutton Development of Chattanooga, Tn. The property being considered for the development project is between Dunham's Sporting Goods and Kentucky Fried Chicken, former Shoneys and the #1 China Restaurant including the land behind the former restaurant location. The Hutton Development proposal involves developing property at that location for a fast food restaurant and further retail use. The property is currently owned by Garcia Properties.
Rumors have been circulating that the location would be utilized for a "Chick-Fil-A" restaurant. Hutton Development personnel in an interview after their city council presentation did not disclose a specific company site usage regarding a fast food restaurant at the proposed location.
Robbie Copenhaver, franchise owner of the local Captain D Restaurant, spoke during the delegation portion of the council session in opposition to a restaurant tax abatement at that location. Mr. Copenhaver's presentation may be seen at the end of the city council video below.
--Billy Jack Kirby on Cecil Street Truck Route vs Porter Road--
Billy Jack Kirby made a presentation regarding the Truck Route at Cecil Street. The citizens living on Cecil Street oppose Cecil Street as the Truck Route. Mr. Kirby brought forward an agreement between the State of Alabama and the City of Scottsboro regarding Porter Road as the Truck Route, stating the Mayor of Scottsboro in 2012 signed an agreement with the State of Alabama that Porter Rd. must be designated as a Truck Route. City Attorney Steve Kennamer stated the City Council did not sign the 1995 agreement, further stating: "It takes the council's actions to make it official for the city." Mr. Kirby and Mr. Kennamers dates as to the agreement in question did not coincide with each other.
AGENDA
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