Jackson County Commission Regular Session and Economic Development Authority Presentation by CEO Dus Rogers March 23, 2015

South Side of Jackson County Courthouse, photo by G.Morgan

Jackson County Commission on Face Book 

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AGENDA

Economic Development Authority Presentation Video, Part 1

Commission Meeting Part 2, New Business

Scottsboro, Alabama Jackson County Finances http://www.theclarion.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9113:commission-talks-cuts-&catid=42:clarion-rotation-stories&Itemid=142

Salaries of the Jackson County Commission, Elected Officials and Department Heads - From the Clarion's Heather Garner, thank you Clarion and Ms. Garner.

County Engineer/Public Works Director Philip Widner at $157,570...
County Commission Chairman $69,565
Each County Commissioner $33,347
Probate Judge $99,448
Revenue Commissioner $90,777
Sheriff $77,680
County Administrator $70,000
Personnel /Human Resources Director $62,004
Solid Waste Director $45,884
Emergency Management Agency director $45,822
Solid Waste Director $45,884
County Park Director $41,204

Judges and Court Clerks salary are not listed.

Scottsboro City Council Work Session, March 16, 2015

Scottsboro City Hall (photo by G. Morgan)

SCOTTSBORO'S HISTORICAL FIRST MONDAY TRADE DAY'S WEEKEND

The City of Scottsboro, Downtown Scottsboro organization, and the Scottsboro Redevelopment Authority was asked to support the First Monday Trade Days Weekend Event

1st Monday- Horse Swappers Day, circa 1915 (original photo owned by G. Morgan)

Oldest known photograph of 1st Monday

1st Monday,April 1931, Scottsboro Boys Trial, from original photo previously owned by G. Morgan

1st Monday, early 1950s Fair Use, Ford Times 1955

1st Monday 2011 (photo by G. Morgan)

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Jackson County Commission Work Session ------ March 16, 2015

Jackson County Courthouse, North Side (photo by G. Morgan)

Hot topic - Old Sardis Community, citizens discuss CR 100 & 120, residents complain that road has not been paved in 40 years, in rough shape.

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Jackson County Commission Regular Session March, 9, 2015

South Side of the Jackson County Courthouse (photo by G Morgan)

Big issues at the commission: 1% Sales Tax issue approved-citizens speak up about the issue, employee resignation at solid waste, county engineers position to be advertised, road improvement funds approved and Jackson County Health Care Authority position opening due to resignation. 

Clarion article: http://www.theclarion.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9083:tax-resolution-to-move-on-to-state-legislators&catid=42:clarion-rotation-stories&Itemid=142

AGENDA

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TAX RESOLUTION

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Clarion article on tax increase: http://www.theclarion.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9032:county-proposes-one-cent-sales-tax-increase&catid=42:clarion-rotation-stories&Itemid=142

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Jackson County Commission Work Session - County Sales Tax Increase Proposed, March 2, 2015

More tax on food and clothing - 1% County Sales Tax increase proposed, voter referendum to decide. 

Jackson County Commission from left to right: Commissioner Venable, Commissioner Ledwell, Commission Chairperson Hodges, Commissioner Guffey, Commissioner Miller

AGENDA

VIDEO

Scottsboro City Council - Work Session & Regular Session March 2, 2014

One issue on the agenda, Scottsboro Police Chief's pay disparity. 

AGENDA

 Budget Amendment for $6173.98 for Police Chief Ralph Dawe due to pay disparity - unanimously approved. Chief Ralph Dawe has been with the department for 26 years, 10 years as Police Chief. Chief Dawe is responsible for all divisions of the Scottsboro Police Department, City Jail, Animal Control and the 911 System. 

 Scottsboro Department Head List and Salary prior to March 2, 2015

Mayor Melton Potter supervises all city department heads, Mayor Potters salary - $74,000

The City Council approves the hiring and firing of 3 positions, City Attorney, City Clerk, Police Chief. Most to least pay is listed in order per Mayor Potter on February 23, 2015 based on city financial data.

Finance and Accounting - Mr. Rick Wheeler - $77,868.00

Public Works Department (Streets &Solid Waste) - Mr. Eddie Blizzard - $77,568,00

City Engineer/Planner - Mr. Josh Little - $71,508.00

City Clerk - Ms. Whitney Phillips - $71,000.00

Police Department, City Jail and Animal Control and 911 - Chief Ralph Dawe - $69,168.00

Parks & Recreation - Ms. Yvonne Yockel - $68,844.00

Human Resources - Ms. Erin Dixon - $66,000.00

Fire & Rescue - Chief Gene Nicklaus -  $65,000.00

City Attorney - Mr. Steve Kennamer, Esq. - $63,600.00

City Maintenance Department - Mr. Chad Green - $55,000.00

Airport, Word Field - Mr. Don (Ty) Towery -  $50,820.00

Cemetery Department - Mr. Benny Bell - $49,324.00

I.T. Department - Mr. Clint Sebring - (start) $45,000, increase to $50,000.00 after 6 months

Clarion article:  http://www.theclarion.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9046:council-votes-to-raise-police-chiefs-salary&catid=42:clarion-rotation-stories&Itemid=142

Mayor Potter, on left, took issue with correcting a pay disparity with Police Chief Ralph Dawe. Council Member Gary Stewart on the right. All council members voted for the Budget Amendment to correct the pay disparity. Mayor Potter stated he thought correcting the pay disparity was wrong, He went on to say other department heads would be requesting a pay raise. Council Member Keith Smith, former Police Chief, commented that the Scottsboro Police Chief's pay has been a traditionally underpaid position, "but that doesn't make it right."

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