Jackson County Courthouse north entrance, photo by G. Morgan.
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ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA
County Road 189, near Bridgeport (Click on image for an expanded view.)
Google Maps aerial photo CR 189. Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.
County Road 189 repairs are expected to be complete by late January early February time frame in 2022. Repairs are expected to cost approximately $1.2 million.
In other county road and Public Works business, Mr. Jonathan Campbell, Jackson County Engineer, discussed with commission several needs: 1) Road repair budget, very tight, expected minimum need is $4 million dollars. 2) Rebuild Alabama funds may be utilized which involves coordinating actions with smaller municipality Mayors in the county where county roads are within municipal town limits. 3) Public Works truck needs discussed with commissioners. Needs for 9 trucks were discussed which ranges from heavy duty tri-axle, Medium duty, and light duty trucks. 4) Assistant County Engineer hiring process has been underway. There is a specific candidate which is being considered which meets all state and local requirements, the name was not announced today. More information should be forthcoming at the December 27, 2021 meeting.
Use of the old DHR, Department of Human Resources, building was discussed at today's meeting. The primary concern was regarding roof replacement. Studies are to be conducted regarding building usage, public safety, health; it was stated a public hearing would be conducted regarding moving county offices and citizen/business impacts.
Google Maps ground photo, Freedom Lane, old DHR Bldg.. Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.
Bryant Community Center Usage discussed. Use of the building is of concern, this includes deed restrictions by previous owners which will involve funding availability for the Community Center. It was stated the center now serves approximately 800-1000 meals per month for those unable to acquire meals and food.
Google Maps aerial and ground photo, Bryant Al.Community Center, Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.
Last item, Opioids settlement, $22K to Jackson County, vote to approve resolution for receipt of settlement funds, approved. It was mentioned that Scottsboro is slated to receive $88K. More info: https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/
Next meeting of the Jackson county Commission will be December 27, 2021.
!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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