City of Guntersville

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Public Notice

Jun 17, 2022

Communications Officer (Dispatch)

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

(Internal/External)

Job Title: Communications Officer (Dispatcher)

Department:  Police Dept.

Shift:  Rotating

Pay Grade: PS Grade 3

Announcement Number:  22-11         

Announcement Date:  June 17, 2022 

Closing Date:  When Position is Filled

Nature of Work

This is a semi-skilled position responsible for receiving and transmitting varied calls for Guntersville Police Department and dispatching emergency personnel and equipment as needed or directed.   Employees in this position work with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) systems, telephones, two-way radios, and recording equipment.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the shift Lieutenant/Sergeant.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for receiving, processing, and documenting all calls for service for the Police Department by telephone or radio from the public and/or 911; relays information to the appropriate source for assistance; determines location and provides description of emergency to personnel responding.
  • Works with CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), telephones, radios, recording equipment, etc.
  • Maintains outstanding warrant file.
  • Maintains file of missing personnel, stolen vehicles, stolen weapons, and other stolen property.
  • Monitors surveillance cameras throughout Police Department and City Hall.
  • Assist Detention Officer as needed.
  • Performs related work as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of the geography and the highway and street systems of the City.
  • Some knowledge of local ordinances and laws.
  • Some knowledge of police terminology.
  • Skilled in the operation of computers, multi-line phones, and electronic data processing.
  • Skilled in handling emergency calls calmly, detecting the scope and magnitude of an emergency; dealing sympathetically with callers and ability to make rapid decisions under emergency conditions.
  • Ability to be helpful, courteous, and deal tactfully with the citizens of Guntersville.
  • Ability to prioritize incoming messages and determine most urgent need.
  • Ability to handle multi-tasks.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations.
  • Ability to achieve and maintain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification.
  • Ability to attend off-site training when necessary.
  • Ability to communicated clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, general public, and those in contact in course of work.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license with driving record suitable for insurability.
  • Any combination of experience and training equivalent to some experience in office work and/or radio communications.
  • Personal background record free of criminal convictions.
  • Must be able to pass physical and drug screening.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • One year of dispatching experience preferred.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Ave., Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org. Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the Personnel Department.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY

May 25, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Amendment No. 772 to the  Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended (recodified as Section 94.01 of the Recompiled Constitution of Alabama of 1901), that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Guntersville (the “Council”) will consider a resolution (the “Resolution”) at a public meeting of the Council to be held on June 1, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Central Time, in Guntersville Town Hall located at 340 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, Alabama 35976.

The purpose of the Resolution is to consider approving a Project Development Agreement (the “Project Development Agreement”) between the City and Lawler Hotels, LLC, an Alabama limited liability company (the “Company”), together with a form of deed attached thereto (the “Conveyance Deed” and, together with the Project Development Agreement, the “Project Agreements”), respecting the development by the Company of a hotel project (the “Project”) on certain real property of the City to be conveyed by the City to the Company as more particularly described in the Project Agreements (the “Site”).  Under the Project Agreements, the City will agree not to transfer, encumber, or otherwise use the Site for up to 45 days to permit time for the Company to conduct real estate and related diligence and prepare plans for the Project, and, after additional conditions to be satisfied by the Company, the Company would have the right to purchase the Site from the City for a price of $10.00 for construction, development, and operation of the Project.

The public benefits to the City to be derived from the covenants and agreements included within the Project Agreements (including, without limitation, the agreement of the City to convey the Site to the Company for no cost to the Company and as more particularly set forth and described in the Project Agreements) include (i) increasing lodging tax revenues with currently unused real property of the City, (ii) promoting tourism, commerce, and industrial and economic development within the City, (iii) serving as a catalyst for entertainment, commercial, retail and other developments along Lake Guntersville and elsewhere within the downtown core of the City, (iv) expanding the tax base of the City, (v) increasing jobs and economic and industrial development in the City, and (v) enhancing the overall quality of life for the citizens of the City.

The covenants and agreements of the City under the Project Agreements will benefit (i) the Company, (ii) P. Lawler Enterprises LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company (“P. Lawler Enterprises”), the sole managing member of the Company, and (iii) Mr. Patrick Lawler, the sole managing member of P. Lawler Enterprises.

Jul 22, 2021

Guntersville Reservoir Herbicide Treatment Schedule

TVA will continue its Aquatic Plant Management Program on Guntersville Reservoir for the 2021 season during the week of July 26th through July 30th, 2021. This will include areas along residential and commercial shoreline as part of the Lake Guntersville Stakeholder Program as well as developed public access areas. Those areas scheduled for treatment can be found below. Treatments will be made in no particular order and are weather dependent. For a list of areas treated during 2021 as well as treatment area maps, please visit tva.com/aquaticplants under “Aquatic Weeds Treatment Schedule”.

July 26th – July 30th, 2021

Big Spring Creek – Lindsey Lane, Country Club Estates Subdivision

South Sauty Creek – South Sauty Creek Campground – upstream of Co. 67, South Sauty Creek Public Ramp, South Sauty Subdivision, Windemere Cove RV Resort

Mink Creek – Mink Creek Public Ramp

Crow Creek – Stevenson Municipal Park

Apr 15

Fraudulent Checks

Please be aware that fraudulent/forged checks are being presented to be cashed from the City of Guntersville.  The checks are counterfeit and are not from the City.  There is an ongoing investigation but, before you cash a check, please contact City Hall at 256-571-7560 to see if it is a valid check and contact the Guntersville Police Department at 256-571-7571 to speak with an investigator.

Sep 11

Garbage Regulation Reminders

The City of Guntersville Public Works Department collects three types of residential solid waste: garbage, yard waste/rubbish, and recyclables. In an effort to minimize litter, waste contamination, and foul odors, the City of Guntersville plans to enforce existing regulations more strictly requiring the use of garbage cans with tightly fitting lids. Currently, residents are allowed to have two garbage cans with a maximum capacity of 32 gallons per container emptied each week. Recycling is required by city ordinance and two 32 gallon cans should be sufficient for solid waste if residents are recycling correctly. Residents provide their own garbage receptacles which may be plastic or metal and all garbage cans must have sealed lids. The use of fitted lids lessens the chances of cans tipping during severe weather or attracting animals that may scatter harmful waste material.

The 32 gallon can maximum is meant to prevent injury to sanitation workers by insuring that the overall weigh of each can does not exceed fifty pounds. Oversized cans can be used until time to replace, but refuse must be bagged or loose must not weigh over limit. Likewise, open cans and untied bags of trash can fill with rain water that significantly increases container weight and are more likely to break and scatter unhealthy contents. Blue bags are to be used for recycling only and should contain clean/rinsed recyclables materials accepted by the City of Guntersville see https://guntersvilleal.org/departments/public-works/recycling/. Blue bags should also be tied to prevent scattering or rainwater collection.

Due to COVID-19, our sanitation workers can no longer risk putting themselves in danger to pick up unhygienic debris scattered as a result of cans with no lids, overflowing cans in which the lids can’t close, or wildlife mischief. Although not required, we recommend that residents bag their trash and tie each bag securely to prevent such problems. All syringes and hypodermic needles should be placed in hard plastic containers such as water or soda bottles. The caps must be sealed, and placed in garbage (NOT RECYCLING). Furthermore, occasionally rinsing cans out with a hose will prolong the life of the can and will reduce unpleasant odors that can attract animals.

Any violation of the Solid Waste Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable with a maximum fine of $500 per for each violation. Current pandemic concerns have made it necessary to enforce solid waste regulations more strictly. The Sanitation Department plans to begin providing residents who fail to use garbage cans and lids with door hanger warnings also knows as whoops cards prior to the issuance of citations by law enforcement.

Sep 01, 2020

Labor Day Garbage & Recycling Schedule

The City of Guntersville will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day, Residential recycling will be one day late this week with regular Monday pickup on Tuesday and regular Tuesday pickup on Wednesday. Gunter’s Landing will receive both recycling and garbage service on Tuesday. All other residential garbage service will be on regular schedule.