The Guntersville Christmas parade will be changed to a “Drive-Thru” parade. The spike in COVID-19 cases weighed heavily in the decision to modify the traditional Christmas parade and we also received very few applications. Our citizens’ well-being is of the utmost importance and we certainly do not want to increase the risk of exposing spectators, participants, people working the event (law enforcement & volunteers) and their families to this virus. The modified parade will allow spectators to remain in their vehicles and drive-thru to view Santa Claus and other entries. Spectators will not be allowed to exit their vehicles. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and helpers will be masked and gloved handing out candy to children as they drive by. The following is the parade route: The left lane of Blount Avenue at Scott Street will serve as the entrance to the drive-thru parade. Spectators will then loop around onto Gunter Avenue (remaining in the left lane). Santa and other entries will be set up in the left parking lane on Gunter (between the Chamber and Scott St). Scott Street will be closed to traffic. The right lanes on Gunter and Blount will remain open for normal traffic flow. The drive-thru parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12 at 4:00pm and continues until 5:00pm. Street closures will begin at 3:00pm and line-up for participants is from 3:15pm. All participants will be required to wear masks and spectators are encouraged to do so as well. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled and not rescheduled. We will be reaching out to everyone who submitted an application this afternoon (Monday, December 7).
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School Crossing Guard (PT/Seasonal)
***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***
Job Title: School Crossing Guard (Part Time/Seasonal)
Department: Police Dept.
Classification: Hourly
Announcement No.: 20-02
Announcement Date: July 23, 2020
Closing Date: Until Position is Filled
The City of Guntersville currently has an opening for School Crossing Guard. This is a part-time, seasonal position. The essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions:
- Traffic control to ensure safety of students entering and exiting school by using hand signals, signs, or flags.
- Ensure students are made award of hazards that may be posed to them when crossing street, without paying attention to the surroundings.
- Stops and warns unsafe drivers of traffic laws and safety concerns as needed.
- Reports to SRO or school official any unsafe, unusual, or suspicious activity that is noticed around school parking lots or grounds.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of traffic and pedestrian laws, rules, and regulations and ability to demonstrate such knowledge.
- Knowledge of crosswalks, road entrance and exits, and traffic flow patterns at designated school locations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, school officials, teachers, bus drivers, general public and those in contact in the course of work.
- Ability to control traffic flow while escorting pedestrians across road.
- Ability to react calmly and quickly to emergency situations.
- Ability to learn from observation.
- Ability to report to work 2 shifts daily (morning and afternoon) and to provide regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and report to early dismissals as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and to perform crossing guard duties in any weather condition.
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 Ms. Renea Bradley Rowan, Personnel Director. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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2020 Municipal Election Information
Application for Municipal Absentee Ballot 2020Download
2020 Municipal Election for the District 2 Run-Off between Phillip Kelley and Larry Wilson will be held October 6th from 7am – 7pm at the Guntersville Recreation Center. You can request your absentee ballot at 256-571-7560, and those must be requested by October 1st. Only those residents living in District 2 can vote in this run-off election.
Short Term Rental Info
SHORT TERM RENTAL PERMITS
Short Term Rental (STR) Permits apply to the short term rental of dwellings in districts zoned residential in the city limits. These regulations do not apply in districts in which commercial lodging is permitted. “Short Term Rental” (STR) means the rental of a dwelling unit for less than 30 consecutive days per rental period and the rental unit itself. City of Guntersville Ordinance No. 1097 (ORD 1097) explains the rules and regulations pertaining to STRs. You can download the STR packet below with instructions on the application process. For more information call (256) 571-7560.
Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Guntersville enacted historic district legislation in 2009 establishing the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). In 2014 the Northtown Historic District was created. The HPC is authorized to conduct design review within the historic district for commercial, residential and public properties. The HPC reviews proposed alterations or changes to existing buildings, proposals for new construction, and requests for demolition within the district.
Prior to initiating work, a property owner must first obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) from the HPC. The Guntersville Design Guidelines Manual provides specific criteria to the property owners in the district.
Guntersville Historic Preservation Commission Guidelines
Appendix A – Application for a COA
Appendix B – General Design Guidelines
Appendix C – Commercial Guidelines
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Map of the Northtown Historic District Historic Downtown Map
Historic Overlay & Design Review (brochure) Historic Overlay DIstrict and Design Review
Financial Incentives for Historic District (brochure) Financial Incentives Historic District
Guntersville Christmas Parade
It’s that time again! The Guntersville Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. Line up starts at 3:30 p.m. The Guntersville Rescue Squad will be directing traffic. Want to participate in the parade? Applications will be available in early November at www.lakeguntersville.org or at the Chamber office!