At Scottsboro’s Council Work Session and Meeting held on Monday, September 13, members of the Scottsboro Water, Sewer, and Gas Board were recognized for their achievements. Awards from the Alabama Water and Pollution Control Association were presented to members of the Scottsboro Water, Sewer, and Gas Board in the following category: Surface Water 0-5.0 MGD (Million Gallons a Day). *Water Plant Superintendent- Josh Potts *North Sauty Water Treatment Plant- Best Operated Plant (3rd Consecutive Year) *Skinny Jones Water Treatment Plant- Award of Excellence Our WSG Board was also selected by The American Public Gas Association for System Operational Achievement Recognition level SILVER by its peers on the APGA Operations and Safety Committee. The selection was based on demonstrated excellence in the four areas of system integrity, system improvement, employee safety, and workforce development. *Gas Department Superintendent- Paul Butler *Compliance Officer- Valerie Snodgrass
Silver Award Alabama’s Water Environmental Association also presented the following award to our WSG Board: Category III Surface Water 5-10 MGD (Million Gallons a Day) *Wastewater Superintendent- Jacob Hastings
Southside Water Treatment Plant- Award of Excellence Congratulations on all of your achievements! In other business the council addressed the following items: Items on the Work Session included:
Public Hearing: Alcohol License: Girishbhai Patel D/B/A Quick Mart
Discuss Resolution 2021-09-25: Agreement with ALDOT to install “Welcome to Scottsboro” signs
Discuss Resolution 2021-09-26: Agreement With State of Alabama for Matching Funds: Airport Improvement Project.
Discuss Resolution 2021-09-27: Registration Fees: ALM Economic Development
Discuss Sale of Property on Wilson Street
Discuss Budget Amendment for Rip Rap Shoreline Protection at Council on Aging and Jackson County Senior Center
Discuss Approval of 90% of the 2021-2022 Budget Items on the Meeting agenda included:
Public Hearing: Alcohol License: Leticia Saavedra D/B/A Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant & Grill
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