Scottsboro, Alabama March 18, 2019 - UPDATE: March 20, 2019, County Sales and TVAILO Tax Distribution - Jackson County Commission Meeting Regular Session, Continuation from March 11, 2019 Meeting on "Raising Revenue," Taxation, for Road Repairs - Work Session

Jackson County Courthouse, South Side photo by G. Morgan

Jackson County Commission on the Web: https://jacksoncountyal.gov/239/Commission

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First up, the continuation from the March 11, 2019 Regular Session meeting regarding road repairs and raising revenue or taxes to make needed repairs and maintain Jackson County Roads.

Resolutions B and C were chosen to to send over to the Legislative Delegation.

Commission Chair Guffey (left), Commissioner Venable (center) and Commissioner Rich expressed concerns over the need to increase revenue for road repairs. 

Commissioner Sisk (left) and Commissioner Gilbert expressed concerns over road damage and a lack of funds to fix the damage.

County Sales Tax Distribution and TVA in lieu of tax distribution.

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The only tax funds the county receives is TVA in lieu of tax; this source of revenue has decreased by 43% since 2012 as reflected on the chart pictured below. The sales tax revenue is for the city and county Boards of Education. The tax usage is governed by state law for education usage.

Regular Session Video

Work Session Agenda

Work Session Video

Jackson County Commission Regular Session - Public Hearing, Designation of Google Data Center Site as an Industrial Park - Revenue Commissioner Tax Sale, 147 Properties to be Sold - April 9, 2018

Jackson County Courthouse, Scottsboro, Alabama (photo by G. Morgan)

Jackson County Revenue Commissioner, Jeff Arnold, reported there are 147 property owners who have not paid their property taxes. If not paid, these properties will be sold on April 24, 2018 at 10AM at the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro. Revenue Commissioners web site - http://www.jacksoncountyrevenue.com/default.aspx

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Jackson County Commission Work Session February 5, 2018 - 2 Part Video Presentation, Important Issues Discussed

Mr. Harold Prince complains about speed bumps, and requests their removal, placed on Sara Laine in Stevenson; Mr. Prince claims the speed bumps are outside of Stevenson City Limits and on county controlled roads. The Commission stated they will investigate and discuss the situation with Stevenson City officials.

Mr. Bill Payne of Bridgeport, along with other Bridgeport City Officials, requests that a County Probate and Revenue satellite office be located in a building which is yet to be built. County Officials stated that a satellite office would need to be funded and would be investigated as to a practical future plan. 

County Jail and Sheriffs Department Officials make the 3rd presentation, the first being in 2013, regarding computer equipment improvements, specifically relating to fingerprinting equipment. This request was submitted in July of 2017. System upgrades will now cost near a thousand dollars more over last year. System upgrade costs are approximately $18,000. Software expenses and repairs for the obsolete system has increased substantially. There will also be a $500 reinstatement fee for the software service. Fingerprinting services are required for several background checks including ATF Firearm licenses, teachers, child care workers, postal workers and other agencies requiring background checks.

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VIDEOS

Part 1 with Citizen Comments

Proposal to open satellite Probate and Revenue office in Bridgeport originating from public officials in Bridgeport. 3rd request from Sheriffs Department for update of fingerprint machine and software upgrades. First request goes back to 2013 when Sheriff Phillips requested computer upgrades for jail. The last request for the upgrades prior to today was July 2017.

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Part 2
County Park contracts with restaurant and tackle shop/boat rental businesses discussed, plus other issues.

Jackson County Commission Work Session - Property Tax Late Fees Discussed - January 3, 2018

Jackson County Courthouse, Snow Day, Facebook photo by J. Holt. 

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Jackson County Revenue Commissioner, Jeff Arnold, discusses local law regarding Property Tax late fee of $2.00 per day for unpaid property tax. Previously the fee was going into Jackson County's General Fund. The law allows for the Revenue Commissioner to be provided an administrative fee. This will be the first time an administrative fee has been provided to the Jackson County Revenue Commission according to Mr. Arnold. The first payment requested will be 10% of the total tax penalty collected for the first year. Thereafter it was requested that the fee be set at 5% to the Revenue Commission. (photo by G.Morgan)

Commissioners discuss job classification amendments for the County Park, Solid Waste and Public Works. (photo by G. Morgan)

Mr. Felix Jackson, Candidate for District 2 Commissioner, 2012 Jackson County Commission Election (photo by G. Morgan)

During last weeks regular session, December 27, 2017, Mr. Felix Jackson was selected as the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, competing with 9 other candidates for the EMA Director Position. Mr. Jackson has been employed by the EMA Office since April 2013. 

Mr. Mike Ashburn was appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to be the Chairman of the Jackson County Commission in September of 2017 after the resignation of Chairman Matthew Hodges.  http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_83d30d4e-9fd8-11e7-87f8-57791450beaa.html , the County Commission selected Mr. Jackson as the Interim EMA Director in October of 2017. 

Jackson County Commission May 22, 2017 - Revenue Commissioner Media Release, Real Estate Property Tax Values Adjustment, 10%-20% Increase

Jackson County Courthouse, south side - photo by G. Morgan

Jackson County Revenue Commissioner's Media Release

Jackson County Revenue Commissioner Jeff Arnold

Media Release

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AGENDA

Mr. Guffey was out. 

Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 will take place at Collins School at 10:45 AM.

Community Meeting at Section on June 12, 2017, 5:30 PM.

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