Scottsboro City Council Meeting

Last night was a regular Scottsboro City Council meeting, agenda outline: 1) A $5000 budget amendment was approved by the Fire Department. 2) Electric Power Board vacancy. The term of Allen Williams will expire in May. Interested parties should have applications turned into the City Clerk Cathy O'Shields by Thursday May 17, 2012 NLT 4:30PM. This is a 6 year appointment. 3) Resolution was approved to declare excess equipment at the Street Department excess. Items will be sold on Gov Deals.com, proceeds from the sale will be placed back into the Capital Expense Fund of the Street department. 4) Blake Burns was appointed to the Commercial Development Authority, CDA. This is an appointment to fill an unexpired term which runs until March 2013. 5) Steve Turner of "State Weed Control Agency, " a private company specializing in aquatic nuisance species, non-native water weeds, control. He answered questions of the city council concerning chemicals which are used in  water weeds. The citizens of the Driftwood Shores area have requested the Scottsboro City Council clear aquatic nuisance species from around their private boat docks. (The question which must be asked of this proposal, does it serve a public purpose? In the case of the Roseberry Rescue and the spraying of Roseberry and Dry Creek access areas, a case can be made for the public purpose requirement due to the City & County Parks. However, government should not pay to clear access around private boat docks;  that is the responsibility of the private boat dock owners.)

City Council Meeting

The Monday night City Council meeting was a joint work session and regular council meeting. I will list the work session items and where approved by the council at the regular meeting I will indicate as such. 1) Fire Fighter Proclamation from the Mayor recognizing Scottsboro's Firefighters for their efforts in raising funds for charity. 2)Bid discussion concerning recyclable material out of the household garbage stream. There were 104,000lbs of recyclable waste collected. This sale resulted in 2 businesses submitting sealed bids for the waste. During the regular session it was revealed that Traylor and Co. submitted the highest bid at $28.00 per ton, Recycling for Scottsboro submitted a bid for $25.00 per ton. The Traylor Group was awarded the waste lot. 3) Budget discussion. Budget Hearings will take place after the new council takes office. 4) Discussion to hire a Professional Property Appraiser for Goose Pond Island. Appraisal to be rendered by Neal Taylor, Professional Appraiser at the cost of $1500.00 The council approved this action during the regular session. 5) Cemetery discussion concerning water installation in the new section of the cemetery. Also, discussion concerning cutting of some trees. in the cemetery. 6) Discussion concerning an ADEM Landfill charge of $1.00 per ton of waste to fund ADEM, this is a state mandate and will probably be passed on to the customer.

Scottsboro City Council Meeting

There was a full house, standing room only for the public hearing tonight concerning Goosepond Island Industrial Area Zoning. When the old Scottsboro Aluminum plant property and the north side of the island was annexed into Scottsboro by a Special Act of the State Legislature, the area was brought into the city limits zoned R-1. The north side of the island has been developed as a lake shore community. The old plant property has been purchased by the same developers that originally purchased the north side property for home development. The developers, North Island Developers have applied to rezone the old plant property back to M-2 heavy manufacturing. Tonight's Council Session began with the usual formalities, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call and last meeting minutes approval. The Council then held as their first item a Public Hearing concerning the issue of Goose Pond Island Property Rezoning.

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Old Business: 1) The public hearing went well. Council President Keith Smith did an excellent job at conducting tonights session. Mr. John Ward (John Orth) of NX Infrastructure Company explained that the business would coat re-bar with stainless steel in order to resist corrosion. Mr. Ward (Orth) conducted a short Power Point Presentation on the business. (Correction: Evidently the gentleman making the presentation was Mr. John Orth, ex CEO of Stelax. Mr Orth did state that Stelax was placed into recievership but did not comment that he was the ex CEO of the company. The speaker did state that NX Infrastructure had purchased the intellectual property of Stelax. I will leave the name up that I originally listed as there is some question as to the name that was heard in the audience. Others heard the name of Ward, which is the name I heard stated.) There were 5 persons speaking for the business and rezoning. 9 persons spoke against the rezoning that resided or owned property on the north side island home development. Concerns from citizens were truck and rail traffic dangers, noise pollution from transportation and plant operations, air and water pollution concerns. Most property buyers indicated they were told that the remaining portion of the island containing the old manufacturing area would not be utilized for heavy manufacturing. There was also a short discussion concerning zoning of the property to M1, Light Manufacturing. The decision for zoning was tabled until August the 25th meeting. 2) Blake Wright and Johnny Ivey was appointed to the Industrial Development Board.

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New Business: 1) Animal Control Ordinance Change pulled from agenda. 2) Municipal Judge and Assistant Municipal Judge vacancy announced. Applicants should have applications turned into City Clerks Office by 12 noon Sep. 11, 2008. 3) 2 vacancies announced for Municipal Prosecutors, applications must be turned in by 12 noon Sep. 11, 2008. Current Prosecutors and Judges terms expire in September. 4) Bid opening for Compact Loader for solid waste. Tractor and Equipment Co. awarded bi for $33,461.00, includes trade in equipment. 5) Project Administration bid award for Water Sewer and Gas infrastructure for Polymide Inc. awarded to Morton and Associates of Albertville, Al. 6) Project Engineer award for Polymide project awarded to Nelson & Co, Birmingham, Al. 7) Budget amendment to repair light pole electric outlets around square, not to exceed $500.00. (Top Photos: Aerial View Goose Pond Island and Scottsboro City Hall)

Scottsboro City Council Meeting

Old Business: 1) Mr. Don Glasgow opposition to Driftwood Shores area rezoning to P1. 2) Ordinance for property rezone to P1, property owned by Mr. Sonny Barnes. Located east of Edmonds Drive and west of Driftwood Shores Drive. Ordinance failed to pass, a 3-2 vote against.


New Business: 1) Eagle Scout Project for Rec-Com Pool improvements approved up to $3000.00. 2) Soccer Fields Wetlands Project Study approved for $7580.00. 3) Public Hearing date established for the rezoning of the Old Revere and Scottsboro Aluminum Plant site, Aug 11, 2008. Site rezoning is necessary due to it being taken into Scottsboro's City Limits by a Special Act of the Legislature which resulted in the old plant site being rezoned to the most restrictive zoning, R1. 4) Election Officials rate of pay approved, $100 for election officials and $125 for election inspectors. 5) Election Systems and Supply Company Inc. approved at the rate of $4750 per election to provide election supplies. 6) Absentee Election Managers appointment, 2 city clerks at $50 per clerk for $100. 7) Victor Manning appointed as voting machine custodian. 8) removed. 9) Solid Waste installation of gates and fence repair approved. 10) Advertising for City/County Street Maps approved for $1895. 11) Resolution for Mutual Aid for Disasters, tabled. 12) Bid Opening for Solid Waste 95 gallon refuse containers awarded to Otto Environmental Systems for $59.50 per container. 13) Asphalt Binder bid for Street Department, awarded to Jackson Pavement. 14) Piggly Wiggly alcohol beverage license approved, store was sold and beverage license reapplied. 15) The following board vacancies are opening: a) 2 spots on the Industrial Development Board; b) 2 spots on the Medical Clinic Board; c) 2 spots on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. All submissions for these boards must be turned in by July 31, 2008 by 12PM. 16) All citizens are invited to a TARCOG meeting concerning Safety of area roads at the Jackson County Commission Board Room on Thursday July 16 at 6PM.

Scottsboro City Council Work Session

1) Eagle Scout Nathan Bradbury made presentation concerning Rec-Com Pool Project: roof-walkway-pavilion improvement. Described experiences concerning that of a contractor in performing construction projects. Described funds raised for project and requested $2500.00 to finish project. Boy Scouts will participate in landscaping for finishing project. 2) Rickey Storey made historical presentation concerning name change of Stewart Rd. to Swain Rd. Mr. Storey gave family history of area related to Stewart Rd. 3) Mr. Sonny Barnes, Riverside Properties gave presentation concerning his request to rezone his property to a P-1 designation. Mr. Rick Roden, Chamber of Commerce gave presentation concerning support of area business and residential growth. Mr. Jim Olyneise, Scottsboro Planning Commission, gave presentation concerning Scottsboro's "Master Plan." 4) Discussion of Rules and Regulations for moving houses on city streets. 5) Mr. Hodges, wetland discussion of new soccer fields, Barge Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Engineers for project. 6) Rezoning discussion of old Scottsboro Aluminum Plant property from R-1 to M-2 Heavy Manufacturing. Mr. Jim Christopher and Mr. Bobby Chandler purchased property from the estate of Mr. Hembree. The property was rezoned by annexation due to the Special Legislative Act taking the property into the City of Scottsboro. 7) Rate of pay for Election Officials discussed, Inspectors-$125.00; Election Official-$100.00. 8) Discussion of election supplies needed for purchase. 9) Discussion of Memorandum of Agreement with Victor Manning as Custodian of Voting Machines. Mr. Manning is paid $200.00 for each machine. 10) Swimming Pool Inspection results presentation by Ms. Yvonne Yockel. Apparently the State made a spot inspection of the pools heaters and electrical system. A notice of violation was issued and a 30 day period for improvement was issued. 11) Eddie Blizzard, Sanitation Department Director, made presentation for request for gates and fence improvement around truck parking area. This request is for security and safety reasons. 12) City Clerks report on advertising for County/City Street Maps. 13) City Clerk's report concerning Disaster Mutual Aid Support Agreement between state, county and city governments. 14) Reminder that City Election Qualifying ends on July 15, 2008 at 5:00PM.

First 2 pictures are of the July 4th, First Monday Trade Days event.