Thursday April 5 was a commission work session. Discussion Topics: 1) Crow Mountain Hill Climb was discussed. Event problems were discussed. At least one person on Cumberland Mountain have complained that they do not want the hill climb to be held which blocks the road. Event organizers state there are periods where the road is opened to allow traffic. Schools and fire Departments sell food to support their facility. Event organizers state that over $100,000 is brought in to the area as a result of the Hill Climb Event. 2010 video of the race below. See more about the event and the Crow Mountain area
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2). Cat problem at Flat Rock. Concerned citizen sharon thomas asked the county commission to help with over 80 cats that are a public nuisance near the Flat Rock Community. The commission stated they will ask the Sheriff to be present at todays regular commission meeting at 4:30. 3) Discussion relating to the budget for $3,000 to purchase a lawn mower for litter control. 4) The April 23, 2012 commission meeting will be moved to April 26, 2012 5) Final Draft approval of the Jackson County Personnel Policy is expected for today. 6) An Animal Control Ordinance for Jackson County is expected to be approved or discussed at todays regular Monday meeting.
Misuse of access keycards should be a topic of discussion at today's commission meeting.
The work session agenda now contains a sign-up list time for citizens to be heard without being on the formal agenda. Many thanks to the chairperson and this commission for this citizen presentation addition to the agenda.