Alternative news and discussion for Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama and the Tennessee River Valley as I see it. Responsible comments to articles welcome. As always, "Watch for Snakes," particularly those wearing suits.
JAMES MADISON QUOTE - 1822
"A popular government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives."
More on the Stonebridge debacle. WHNT Ch 19 Video https://youtu.be/QXgZ5cZk9ws?si=baEo9vGA2bM6ScMs As a note, many thanks to the City of Scottsboro for posting their city council meetings on You Tube.
I'm wondering why my Facebook account got suspended Friday, Sep 6, 2024, weekend prior to Monday's City Council meeting, for reposting the City of Scottsboro's Aug 12 You Tube City Council Meeting video, reposted by me on August 19. My belief, this was accomplished to block citizens viewing video other than the City of Scottsboro's You Tube video posting. My account was reinstated yesterday after a demand request and informing META they are wrong and made a false accusation against me, for their actions and involvement in government operations, namely a censorship conspiracy coinciding with government and/or private developer actions. I do not believe this was a coincidence. Although a private business entity, such as META, can't be held accountable for censorship, unless there is a conspiracy with private developers or government officials.
Reference, quote from FACEBOOK: ------------------
"Community Standards Cybersecurity"
We don't allow people to try to gather sensitive information from others." "Sep 6, 2024
We removed your post
Updates on this decision"
"Why this happened.
It looks like you tried to gather sensitive information from others."
This goes against our Community Standards on cybersecurity." ---- The Mayor of Scottsboro, City Council President and City Attorney were provided a copy of this action Friday. City Council President and the City Attorney replied, the Mayor offered no reply.
META is threatening more action against me for posting my concerns about the City of Scottsboro's actions, reference approval of the subdivision rezoning. I guess reposting Scottsboro City Council video is a threat to cybersecurity according to Facebook/Meta and others. The threat is the repugnant, ignorant folks attempting to end the concept and laws regarding open government.
Locations of known and suspected hazardous material burials and disposal sites, numbered sites described below. EPA, Environmental Protection Agency and ADEM Alabama Departmentof Environmental Management contacted in 2015 and 2017 regarding site status. Not on National Priorities List as previous owners bankrupt; state, county, local government entities and developers have not insured property is cleared of dangerous hazardous materials. There have been no efforts to place site on National Priorities List, NPL, due to the negligent attitude - "Out of site, out of mind;" and "money before human health." Fair Use of Google Map with numbered sites, described below, for non-profit news, education and commentary.
NFRAP-Site does not qualify for the NPL based on existing information
EPA ID:
ALD000826636
EPA Region:
04
County:
JACKSON
Federal Facility Flag:
Not a Federal Facility
The City of Scottsboro, Alabama is intentionally ignoring hazardous materials surrounding the Goose Pond Island area adjacent to the old Aluminum/Copper smelting and fabrication site, Revere-Norandel-Scottsboro Aluminum near and next to homes on the island and surrounding proposed developments.
Map of the proposed rezone as described in the above petition link, which opposes the rezoning effort.
Public Document - Fair Use for non-profit news and discussion.
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AREA GOOGLE IMAGES
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Goose Pond Island Area
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Specific Hazardous Material Areas, Brownfield/Superfund Site, identified by the EPA but never funded for cleanup
Satellite image of old copper-brass-aluminum plant site.Note large pond south to southeast of the former plant site. This pond contains hazardous materials as described below indicated within the Brownfield Site. Other specific areas indicated on below maps. (Google Map images below - Fair-use for non-profit news reporting, education and commentary.)
Hazardous Materials Area 2-Pond Site and environs
Hazardous Materials Area 2-Pond Site
EPA Brownfield
Known Hazardous Materials Locations (Field Survey and Interviews)
Site 1 - Metals Processing Plant, Basement and immediate environs
Site 2 - Pond Site and environs
Site 3 - Multiple Berms with leaking barrels
Site 4 - River Dock Area, worker reports of haz-mat barrels dumped off of dock area
Site 5 - Multiple Disposal areas, not specifically identified, including 2nd small pond area.
Site 6 - City of Scottsboro Property, evidence of large bore holes for 55 gallon drum burial, southwest of power line center, 300-1000ft., trail road, near number identifier; other potential unidentified areas.
Field survey and observation of sites and conditions performed 2005 -2013.
Information regarding the Brownfield/EPA Hazardous materials dump site. This is a Brownfield site, Superfund Cleanup Site, which has not been funded for cleanup. Many dangerous chemicals and substances are buried and concealed in this area. https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/CurSites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0400067
They are: ". . . toxicity and carcinogenicity of metals such as arsenic [23, 24, 25], cadmium [26], chromium [27, 28], lead [29, 30], and mercury [31, 32]. Because of their high degree of toxicity, these five elements rank among the priority metals that are of great public health significance." Heavy Metals Toxicity and the Environment (nih.gov) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4144270/
Public info from cancer dot gov; Fair Use for News, education and commentary.
The City Council made excuses for hazardous materials dumping which has existed for more than 50 years, sickening the people of Scottsboro, Alabama. Jackson County has one of the highest cancer death rates in Alabama as demonstrated by the U.S. Government Cancer Death Rate Map of Alabama. Gross long term negligence obvious on the part of political officials.
Video of council meeting, presentation at 16 minutes 25 seconds into video regarding hazardous materials. It is unfortunate that some think it is my responsibility to report to the EPA problems, the problems of hazardous materials have already been reported and identified. The problem is the lack of action on the part of political officials including this city council, previous political officials of the city, county, state and federal officials.
AGENDA
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SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Scottsboro City Council Meeting video --- video includes explanation by developer's representative regarding the Goose Pond Development proposed, item 8 on the agenda, 8 minutes 25 seconds in the video.
MEETING AGENDA
1. Present Employee Service Awards
2. Discuss Proceeding with Rezoning Property located at 218 Bob Jones Road
3. Discuss Street Dedication in Memory of Dr. Wayne Patterson
4. Discuss Resolution for ALDOT Maintenance Agreement for Traffic Signals at County Park and 72
5. Announce Library Board Vacancies
6. Announce Museum Commission Vacancies
7. Announce Zoning Adjustment Board Vacancy
8. Discuss Proceeding with Rezoning Property located at Goose Pond Island
Regarding the proposed and future Goose Pond development of the area identified in this article, it is this citizen's opinion based on the current Brownfield/Superfund Cleanup site identified by the EPA, due to hazardous materials dumping in the area while plant operations were occurring, there should be no further development of the area surrounding the former Revere Copper-Brass & Aluminum -Norandel/Scottsboro Aluminum plant site until there is an extensive environmental survey and study completed and the existing hazardous materials are removed. Failure to perform an extensive site study and survey, including removing known hazardous materials is gross negligence. References contained within this article.
November 22, 2021 UPDATE: The Scottsboro City Council approved the rezoning of the property discussed at previous meetings, link to video: https://youtu.be/vXPg5NNR8KU . Developers Public Hearing will be held on December 6, at 5PM, Scottsboro City Hall, agenda item 7 in the scheduled City Council Meeting - Regarding the Hazardous Waste, Brownfield Site, linked above, not on National Priorities list, the City Council has neglected their responsibility of stewardship regarding public health of the citizens of Scottsboro, Al., specifically those on Goose Pond Island.
UPDATE - December 6, 2021 Public Hearing Regarding Rezoning Issue at 13 minutes 15 seconds into the video, link: https://youtu.be/sx-C0NhbGpE
Expressed degree of concern, specifically at 6 min 58 sec. Scottsboro City Council Meeting - 12/22/2021 - BE CONCERNED MY FRIENDS.
Item 6) Proposed change of property from R-2 residential zoning to C-3 commercial zoning Photo from Google Earth Pro of 2983 Bob Jones Rd. Scottsboro, Al. This property was utilized for a trucking company for more than 25 years. Hazardous materials have been utilized on this property. The question which comes to mind, how did this property come to be R-2?
2014 image from Google Earth of 2983 Bob Jones Rd, Scottsboro, Al. Fair use of image for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
Item 8) NextSite LLC is claiming the City of Scottsboro owes them money, $15,000.00, for locating businesses for the area. apparently The Jackson County EDA, Economic Development Authority and the Scottsboro CDA, Commercial Development authority have paid money to the Next Site corporation as discussed in the city council meeting, the city council never signed a contract. According to the Mayor and Council President this involves the new development involving the proposed Publix and other businesses at the Hwy 72/Hwy 35 location. Property closing/purchase of property - it has been stated that closing has not occurred, but is expected to occur at or about the end of June 2021.
A church Deacon, indicated the Storm Shelter behind the Chapel has not been completed after 6 months while the shelter at Goose Pond colony had been completed..
Scottsboro, Alabama - City Council Work Session. End of session Thomas Albritton, Esq., Executive Director, Alabama Ethics Commission made presentation (special video). Agenda topics of note: New First Monday Ordinance discussed; audit issue was brought forward once again (special video); rezoning of property on Porter Road for new homes; part time temporary City clerk to be considered; resolution regarding state law and small wireless facilities; Mayor mentions road closures for purpose of resurfacing. Full Agenda, videos and photographs below, with information on Porter Road re-zoning issue and home development project; video of Thomas Albritton, Executive Director Alabama Ethics Commission.
AGENDA
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Porter Road Rezoning Project and Home Development Presentation
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Proposed Home Examples
MEETING VIDEO
Thomas Albritton, Esq., Executive Director , Alabama Ethics Commission Presentation
PHOTOGRAPHS RELATED TO AGENDA ISSUES
Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy explains road resurfacing project.
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City Council President and City Clerk Whitney Phillips discuss hire of temporary part time assistant clerk to fill in while Mrs. Phillips will be absent on Maternity Leave.
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Scottsboro City Attorney Steve Kennamer discusses Resolution regarding Alabama Act 2021-5 regarding Small Wireless Facilities. (photo by G. Morgan)
Council Member Nita Tolliver brings forth issue of needing second audit. Issue of Compliance audit vs Forensic audit. Council Member Tolliver requests specifically an audit related to financial accountability. Ms. Tolliver volunteers her council member pay to pay for the audit.
Facebook has permanently suspended my account, CENSORED, for telling the truth about Donald Trump's criminal history and disclosing facts about racial discrimination in Scottsboro and our nation. Garry Morgan : 03/15/2025
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Scottsboro Police Department Web Site
""The police are the public, the public are the police. The police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties that are incumbent on every citizen in the interest to community welfare and existence." - Sir Robert Peel, 1829 https://www.scottsboropd.org/
The Sunlight Foundation uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable. Click on image to learn more.
THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
"I can say with confidence that the federal government needs a major overhaul. Don’t get me wrong, most public servants in government are highly educated and dedicated professionals who are committed to “the greater good.” At the same time, the government has become a bloated bureaucracy that is based on past conditions and in too many cases, federal programs and policies can’t demonstrate that they are generating real results that benefit the American people."
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David Walker President and CEO The Peter G. Peterson Foundation http://www.pgpf.org/ ; former, recently served for 10 years, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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NPR's story on David Walker: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124460237
"public intelligence"
"What is Public Intelligence? Public Intelligence is an international, collaborative research project aimed at aggregating the collective work of independent researchers around the globe who wish to defend the public’s right to access information." http://publicintelligence.net/
A Nuclear Engineer's Report on the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
Danger Zone: Aging Nuclear Reactors
Incident at Browns Ferry (PBS 1977)
History of nuclear power safety issues which the 1975 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant fire brought forward. This video has been censored by the nuclear industry. The trillion dollar multinational nuclear death industry prefers to keep you the citizen in the dark and feed you crap.
Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. Click on image for a tour. Left click & hold mouse to move image.
Bellefonte Efficiency and Sustainability Team/Mothers Against Tennessee River Radiation http://www.matrr.org/
"TVA at the Crossroads" a SACE Film.
"America is at an energy crossroads and the Tennessee Valley Authority has a choice to make: Will it cling to old coal power because of its historic significance or will it retire its oldest, dirtiest and least efficient plants and lead America into a clean energy future?" TVA At The Crossroads from SACE.
****************************I'm GARRY MORGAN, a Christian, U.S. Army (AMEDD) retired, Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Specialist (U.S.Army, Retired DOD-DRRI-DEOMI) a citizen of Scottsboro Alabama, a Baylor University grad-Go Bears, a political activist and a political Independent as I believe political parties divide the citizenry whom they are suppose to represent. We must learn the lessons of our history or we will surely repeat our mistakes. I think the greatest problem facing our nation is the massive national and personal debt.
