Jackson County Commission, Regular Session and Work Session, Discussion on Preservation of Part of B.B. Comer Bridge as a Memorial - June 7,2016

The Jackson County Commission discusses preserving part of B.B. Comer Bridge for a memorial. (Photo segment by G. Morgan)

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Scottsboro City Council Work Session June 6, 2016 - Redevelopment Authority and June Events

Scottsboro City Hall - Photo by G. Morgan

Mike Cobb receives award and recognition for his dedicated service at the Scottsboro Rec Com. (Pictured left to right) Council President Pro Tem Keith Smith; Mr Mike Cobb; Mayor Melton Potter. (photo by G. Morgan)

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Council Member Tony Wallingsford asks questions about agenda item 4, logging operations on the south part of Goose Pond Island. Mr. Wallingsford ask to visit the site to inspect previous logging sites and the current area to be logged. It was stated that best logging practices were being performed as stipulated by the Alabama Forestry Commission. The forestry commission's best practices may be found at http://www.forestry.alabama.gov/BMPIndex.aspx?bv=2&s=1  (photo by G. Morgan)

Mayor Melton Potter discusses upcoming projects around the square and community. Square renovation is expected to begin in the Spring of 2017. The Mayor also stated that Scottsboro's credit rating was A+.

Scottsboro Redevelopment Authority (RDA) announced at its 6:30PM meeting there are 2 "Movies on the Square" this month. Friday June 10, 2016 at dusk - "Peanuts" sponsored by Debbie Mathis Reality and June 24, 2016 at dusk - "Woodlawn" sponsored by First Methodist Church. 

For Movies on the Square - Information may be found at https://www.facebook.com/downtownscottsboro/

The Redevelopment Authority also discussed renovation of its properties on Laurel Street on the North side of the square. Other topics included bringing more people into the Scottsboro downtown area such as at First Monday Trade Days Weekend by including other events. Recently the RDA purchased the vacant lot across from the Post Office and will make improvements on the lot for downtown parking.

Political Office Qualifications for Scottsboro are July 5, 2016 - July 19, 2016 at the Scottsboro City Hall, questions please contact the Scottsboro City Clerk at 256-574-3100. 

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Remembering B.B. Comer Bridge - The End of an Era, But Not Forgotten June 3, 2016

B.B. Comer Bridge in Videos - All things B.B Comer
http://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/B.B.%20Comer%20Bridge  (Fair Use Rights for non-profit news reporting and commentary for You Tube videos.)

Drone Flight over B.B. Comer Bridge


End of an Era















Uncle Goat Tells His Story
 

SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL - Scottsboro Debt and Prioritization Failure!?

About Scottsboro's Debt and Priority Failures  (photo by G. Morgan)  http://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/Scottsboro%20Debt

Cost according to City Council Member estimates - $4.5 million dollars. It has also been stated that within the next 2 years the landfill will need to be expanded, cost - another $2 million. 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF SCOTTSBORO, ALABAMA

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Scottsboro, Alabama, will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall located at 316 Broad Street, Scottsboro, Alabama 35768, for the purpose of, among other things, considering the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of the City's General Obligation Warrants, Series 2016, which are to be issued for the purpose of providing for various public capital improvements in the City, including, without limitation, fire department, public recreation and cultural facilities improvements, and paying the costs of issuance of said Series 2016 Warrants. Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Dated this 2nd day of June, 2016.

/s/ Patrick Stewart

President of the City Council

Scottsboro City Council Meeting 23 May, 2016

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

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Jackson County Commission Regular Session May 23, 2016

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

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