Scottsboro, Alabama - September 30, 2019 - Jackson County Commission Regular Session, Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Approved - Commission Approves Sub-Leasing/Leasing TVA Recreation Property They Do Not Own

Jackson County Courthouse, north side, photo by G. Morgan

2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 

Approximately $280,000 budget deficit; click on image for an expanded view.

Link for 2018-2019 Budget - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16XuKqG0K5HYdyl3PF5ko21fkts6yPWmk/view

AGENDA

Old Business - The commission approved sub-leasing/leasing TVA property they do not own. TVA was contacted on September 24, 2019 regarding this proposal by the Jackson County Commission. Scott Fiedler of TVA, media relations, replied to me after inquiries stating that permission to lease , sublease etc. would require TVA approval for such changes. Commission Chairman Tim Guffey stated no one from TVA had called him about this issue, contradicting TVA's statements.  

New Business - Dylan Smith appointed to the Jackson County Health Care Authority Board. See agenda notes and video for other appointments.

Community Meeting/Town Hall Meeting Jackson County Commission Scottsboro High School on October 7, 2019; more info to follow. 

 

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Scottsboro, Alabama - September 16, 2019 - Jackson County Commission Regular Session and Work Session - TVA Recreational Property Transfer From County to City - Has TVA Approved the Transfer?

Jackson County Courthouse, North Entrance, photo by G. Morgan

UPDATE - Regarding Agenda Item 1 in the Work Session, transfer of recreational property - lease/license, Sportsman's Landing, to the City of Scottsboro. I have discussed this matter with the TVA, the Jackson County Commission must receive approval from the TVA prior to this property being transferred to the City of Scottsboro as the property is owned by the TVA, not Jackson County.

TVA has confirmed that they have discussed this matter with the Jackson County Commission Chair, Tim Guffey, and informed him that the commission must get TVA approval prior to lease transfer.

AGENDA

Executive Session for discussion of good name and character of employee, out for 26 minutes.

Items 2 and 3 on the Regular Session agenda were tabled.

--Jackson County Recreational Property "License" Lease from TVA, Sportsman Landing, Parcel XGR125PT. Has TVA Approved this Transfer as required?-- 

Item 1 in the Work Session Agenda - Discussion of proposed transfer of Jackson County leased recreational property from TVA to the City of Scottsboro, property name is Sportsman's Landing. Has TVA approved this lease transfer?  I have previously asked about TVA's approval of this lease transfer and have received no answer from County Officials. This property according to TVA has a Jackson County "license" for recreational use, TVA Recreational Parcel # for Guntersville Reservoir - XGR125PT. Change of this property lease agreement in any form must be approved by TVA. Link - https://www.tva.gov/Environment/Environmental-Stewardship/Land-Management/TVA-Land-Policy  The public has not been informed regarding future property use by the City of Scottsboro.

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