SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
January 26, 2022 - City of Scottsboro City Council and Jackson County Alabama Commission Meetings Videos - COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OPEN GOVERNMENT
Sunday, January 23, 2022
January 23, 2022 - Jackson County Commission, Scottsboro, Alabama - Simplified Sellers Use (Internet) Tax Disbursements
Friday, December 17, 2021
Scottsboro, Alabama - December 17, 2021 Jackson County Commission, Special Called Meeting - Issues: Roads, Public Works Trucks, Budget, Old DHR Building Usage, Assistant County Engineer Search, Bryant Community Center
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
July 20, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Scottsboro City Council Meeting Recordings on You Tube and Facebook-Transparency, Sunshine in Government - Jackson County Commission Meetings Info - Critical Thinking and Media Resourcing, Tools for Transparency
Monday, June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Regular and Work Session, Undisclosed American Rescue Plan Funds Dispersal Concerns, Meeting Was Continued until June 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Monday, June 14, 2021
June 14, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Meeting - Regular Session and Work Session - Filthy Drinking Water Problems - EMA, County Emergency Communications Problems - Open Meetings Issue and Proprietary Information
Jackson County Commission Video Link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=950018682519961&ref=watch_permalink
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
May 24, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Regular Session and Work Session - Link to Facebook Live Session and Agenda
Monday, May 10, 2021
Scottsboro, Alabama - May 10, 2021 - Jackson County Commission - First Meeting of New Chair of Commission, Bill Nance, Jr.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Scottsboro, Alabama - May 5, 2021 - More on the "Guffey Affair" - *** April 30, 2021 - Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts - Special Report on the Jackson County Commission*** UPDATE - May 10, 2021 - Commission Attempts to Censor and Limit Speech on Facebook Regarding Venable Video
April 30, 2021 - Quote from the Department of Public Examiners:
“Official demand was made on the former Chairman requesting payments totaling
$3,918.11."
21-236 A - Department of Examiners of Public Accounts
SUMMARY
Special Report on the Jackson County Commission August 24, 2018 through December 4, 2020
The Jackson County Commission (the “Commission”) is governed by a five-member body elected by the citizens of Jackson County. The members and administrative personnel in charge of governance of the Commission are listed on Exhibit 1. The Commission is the governmental agency that provides general administration, public safety, construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges, sanitation services, and health and welfare services to the citizens of Jackson County.
This report presents the results of a special examination of the Jackson County Commission and a review of compliance with applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts under the authority of the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-5A-12. We performed an examination of credit card transactions and other expenditures made by the Commission to determine whether inappropriate use of public funds occurred.
FINDINGS
Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws and regulations and other matters were found during the examination, as shown on the Schedule of Findings and they are summarized below.
♦ 2021-001 relates to the former Commission Chairman’s noncompliance with requirements prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts and the county’s travel policy regarding credit card usage and documentation of credit card charges.
♦ 2021-002 relates to the former Commission Chairman’s failure to provide an adequate reason for mileage claimed for travel.
21-236 B - CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIAL
As reflected on Exhibit 2, the charges against the former Commission Chairman resulted from noncompliance with requirements prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts and the county’s travel policy related to credit card usage and documentation of credit card charges, as well as the failure to provide an adequate reason for mileage claimed for travel. Official demand was made on the former Chairman requesting payments totaling $3,918.11.
The former Chairman failed to appear at a meeting before the Chief Examiner and show just cause why the amounts should not be repaid; therefore, relief is accordingly denied as evidenced by the Order of the Chief Examiner contained in this report. After the Order of the Chief Examiner was issued, the charges were repaid in full.
EXIT CONFERENCE
The Commission members and administrative personnel, as reflected on Exhibit 1, were invited to discuss the results of this report at an exit conference held via teleconference. Individuals in attendance were: Commissioners: Danny Rich and Jason Venable; and Bob Manning, County Administrator. Also, in attendance was a representative from the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts: Dixie Broadwater, Special Projects Manager. The results of this report were also discussed individually via telephone with the former Commission Chairman, Tim Guffey.
NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS ISSUE
Jackson County Sentinel: http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_211688d4-ada8-11eb-9d5e-dbf8c9f98ffd.html
WAFF-TV: Former Jackson County Commissioner pays nearly $4,000 back to county for misuse of funds (msn.com)
WHNT-TV: Former Jackson County commission chairman repays county for improper credit card usage | WHNT.com
WAAY-TV: Audit found questionable spending by former Jackson County Commission chairman (waaytv.com)
From the Clarion on Facebook, Statement of Jackson County Commissioner Jason Venable: https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL/videos/6281725705171203/
May 5, 2021 - "Guffey Affair" - Fair Use Copy of Jackson County Commission Acting Chair Person Jason Venable Video
Mr. Venable does not accurately portray the
seriousness of this event in his statement, Clarion's Facebook link above, and all that
surrounds Guffey's resignation. Quote from the Chief Examiner in the audit
report: "Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws. . ."
The near $4000 of credit card abuse may have been repaid; who repaid the tax
payers of the county for the auditors cost ($5,000-$10,000 maybe more), who has
repaid the county for Guffey setting at home doing nothing for 4 months, December
2020 thru April 2021, at tax payers expense, approximately $19,000, per
commission approval, for his alleged illegal and unethical behavior regarding
sexual harassment and creation of a hostile work environment, including alleged
criminal behavior investigated by state law enforcement investigators? What is
the outcome of that investigation? What
type of actions is the county taking to insure sexual discrimination and
creation of a hostile work environment will not reoccur?
COMMISSION ATTEMPTS TO LIMIT AND CENSOR SPEECH RELATED TO THE GUFFEY AFFAIR AND ACTING CHAIR JASON VENABLE'S VIDEO OF SPECIAL REPORT AUDIT
The Guffey Affair: https://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/Guffey%20Affair
Monday, May 3, 2021
Scottsboro, Alabama - Update - May 4, 2021 - Swearing In Ceremony of Commission Chair - May 3, 2021 Jackson County Commission Meeting Continuation from Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Retired Major General Willie B. Nance, Jr. as Chair of the Jackson County Commission - May 5, 2021 UPDATE - Then there is the Department of Public Examiners Report, The "Guffey Affair" Link at Bottom of Page.
UPDATE MAY 4, 2021 - Swearing In Ceremony of Commission Chair, Willie B Nance, Jr., Major General, U.S. Army, Retired, Mrs. Johnnie Nance Holds Bible, Presiding Circuit Court Judge, The Honorable John Graham Administers the Oath of Office. (photo by G. Morgan)
VIDEO OF CEREMONY
PHOTOGRAPHS OF CEREMONY
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey appointed MG Nance yesterday, May 3, 2021, Governors appointment letter is contained within the WAFF TV link below.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
April 26, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - ( City and County Government Meetings Review, Important Issues) - Scottsboro City Council Regular Session - Ron Latimer Named as Chief of Police for the City of Scottsboro, Alabama - Update - April 27, 2021 - Jackson County Commission Agenda and Video Links - "Guffey Affair" - Breaking News on Commission Chair Position - UPDATE: April 28, 2021 - Alleged Criminal and Ethics Issues for Commission - UPDATE May 3, 2021 - Commissioners Deny Decision Making Meeting Occurred to Remove Photographs or Video From Commission Computers or Data System












