Scottsboro City Council Work Session and Public Hearing on Veterans Field Renovation - The Financial Bleeding of Scottsboro's Citizens via Cost Over-Runs on Recreation Projects is Unacceptable, August 15, 2016

Scottsboro City Hall photo by G. Morgan

SCOTTSBORO CITY ELECTIONS - DON'T FORGET TO VOTE NEXT TUESDAY, AUGUST 23,2016 AT THE SCOTTSBORO REC-COM

Mayor Interviews: http://arklite.blogspot.com/2016/08/questions-for-scottsboros-mayoral.html

City Council Questions: http://arklite.blogspot.com/2016/08/scottsboro-alabama-city-council-place-1.html

Also, don't miss the Scottsboro Political Forum - Tuesday August 16 at the Scottsboro High School Small Auditorium beginning at 5:30PM http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Political-Forum-to-be-held-on-Tuesday--August-16th-at-Scottsboro-High-School-small-auditorium--starting-at-5-30-p-m-.html?soid=1102673188472&aid=C-kjGC4x-7U

Political Forum featuring all candidates will be broadcast on WWIC Live Link: http://www.wwicradio.com/listen-live.html

Scottsboro Ball fields, Scottsboro Recreation; photo from the City of Scottsboro dot com (Government Source) - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary. 

Last night a public hearing was held regarding the Veterans Field Ball Park Renovation Project. The project was originally slated for  $1.1 million dollars. The original plans and communications were and are lacking. The results, an announced $600,000 cost overrun, the Citizens of Scottsboro cannot afford such a cost overrun. It has also been announced the Rec-Com swimming pool renovation will be another $1 million dollar cost over-run taking that project to $2,000,000. That was originally a million dollar project. 

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The 2012 Scottsboro Municipal Election Forum

The Scottsboro municipal elections are less than a week away; it is time for responsible citizens to make some important choices in their elected officials. One of our most important responsibilities we have as citizens is to educate ourselves concerning important issues so that "We the People" may make informed choices in our election process. All to often we forget that we are the government and our government is no more or no less than what "We the People" represent. Please vote on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. 

THE SCOTTSBORO MUNICIPAL ELECTION FORUM 2012


The Clarions video link index to Municipal election candidates: http://www.theclarion.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4491&Itemid=203

Scottsboro Elections, Early Qualifying

Early qualifiers for the upcoming City Election. Left to right, Bob Starkey for Mayor, incumbent for Mayor-Mayor Melton Potter, City Clerk Cathy O Shields looks on, Candidate for City Council Brent Miller, Council member Thermon Bell registered at 8AM. Daily Sentinel Article: http://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_d9b9d94a-c49b-11e1-b160-001a4bcf887a.html

Council Member Thermon Bell.

School Board Member Robert Ferrell was at City Hall for early qualifying. 

Mr. Brent Miller was present, Mr. Miller will face Mr. Bell. No other candidates have expressed an interest for this position at this time.

Ms. Carol McCrary candidate for Mayor

Mr. Bob Starkey candidate for Mayor.

Mayor Melton Potter, incumbent.

Campaign Finance reporting: Daily Sentinel- http://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_c209a608-c564-11e1-beb9-0019bb2963f4.html 

Scottsboro City Council Meeting

Councilman Matthew Hodges receives the Certificate of Election from Mayor Potter. Mr. Hodges received no opposition in his bid for City Council. This is his 3rd term on the Council.

Scottsboro City Council, Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney dressed in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The pink t-shirts are being sold by the Scottsboro Fire Department for $9.00. Proceeds to go to fighting breast cancer.

“Real men wear pink” is the motto of firefighters across the country that raise money for a program called the Pink Heals Tour. Started in Arizona, the purpose of the Pink Heals Tour, complete with pink fire trucks, is to raise money and show support for women who are fighting the fight against breast cancer.

1) Consider Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon contract for sports complex. Mentioned there were environmental issues (wetlands) which would take from 120-140 days. The issue was approved. The complex will also include a splash park. 2) Bid opening for unpaved road surfacing. Charles E Watts Co. of Gadsden, Al. awarded bid. 3)Bid opening for Fire Department Equipment purchase, $14,267-awarded Sunbelt Fire Equipment; foam purchase-$390.00 awarded to Pro Fire Equipment. A government grant covered 95% of the purchase. 4) Vacancy on Water Sewer and Gas Board, request for position must be turned in to the City Clerk prior to Sep 10, 2010 at 4:30PM 5) Resolution of election by City Council, Certificate of Election by Mayor Potter. Mr Hodges ran unopposed, his election was certified. 6) The CDA will have a Special Called meeting on Aug 10, 2010 at 5:30PM at the City Hall Council chambers. 7) City Council meeting will be continued until 5:30 next Monday evening.

Reports: 1) The Jackson County Voters League will hold its Candidates Screening and Endorsement Forum Tuesday August 10th at the North Houston Street church of Christ. Registration is at 5:30PM, a $25.00 registration fee will be charged. 2) Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7PM the City Council and School Board Forum will be conducted in the High School Auditorium.

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