Ozark council discusses Flowers Center, to discuss audit

June 02, 2009

By Ebony Horton

Ozark council members are expected to discuss the audit tonight. Ozark usually flies by with passing colors.
Last night, council and school board members discussed the future of Flowers. Council members are considering purchasing the center to save it from demolition.

To decide, or not to on new high school location?

June 01, 2009

By Ebony Horton

City officials met with school board members in a working meeting on Monday to discuss when to hold the ad valorem referendum for 10 mills, as well as when to decide on locating the school at either the existing site or a site on Roy Parker Road. The consensus appeared to be to hire a political consultant at the next school board meeting (June 11) to help with the decisions.
The 10 mills are expected to bring in about $750,000 or $800,000 in order to fund an $11 million debt service. Options on holding the referendum are in either September or early next year. Ultimately the additional tax would cost taxpayers the same amount for a canned soda a day, city schools Superintendent Mike Lenhart said.
It appears more meetings, more than likely private ones in executive session, will take place between the city leaders before a decision is made on both the referendum date and the site location.
As always, the Eagle will keep you posted.

Ozark arrest reports

By Ebony Horton

The following crimes/incidents were reported to the Ozark Police Department between Friday, May 29, and Monday, June 1. Information provided by Ozark Police Department.

Theft of Property 3rd - Harris Road - suspect entered a storage shed where the victim’s items were located and removed them.

Harassing Communications – Ozark Municipal Court – suspect continues to call and text his phone making threats of bodily harm due to an incident that happened on a previous date.

Theft of Property 3rd – Murphy USA –suspect pumped $39.70 worth of gasoline into his vehicle and left without paying.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Andrews Avenue – suspect was driving a vehicle that struck the victim’s vehicle and left the scene without notifying anyone.

Harassing Communications –Graceland Circle – suspect called victim’s residence and was yelling obscenities towards the victim.

Unlawful Breaking & Entering of a Vehicle – Deese Road – suspect came onto the work site where victim was working and removed a Skill Saw and two Roof Nailers.

Criminal Mischief 2nd/Criminal Trespass 3rd –Joseph Drive – suspect came onto victim’s property without permission and broke a storm door and four windows using a baseball bat.

Criminal Mischief 3rd –Bermuda Street -  suspect used a knife to cause damage to the right rear tire of victim’s vehicle.

Domestic Dispute –Hull Court

Juvenile Beyond Control

Unlawful Breaking & Entering of a Vehicle/Theft of Property 3rd – Claybank Avenue – Victim suspect entered unsecured vehicle and removed some change, CD’s and Olympus Digital Pocket Recorder.

Theft of Property 3rd –Claybank Apartments #23 – suspect entered victim’s unsecured vehicle and removed a HP Photo Smart Digital Camera.

Criminal Trespass 3rd – Fair Avenue – suspect observed on victim’s property and was hiding in the bushes.

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Martin Street – suspect cut two tires on victim’s vehicle.

Burglary 3rd/Theft of Property 2nd – East County Road 36 – suspect forcibly entered her residence and removed sunglasses form the kitchen table and $650.00 in currency from a dresser.

Assault 3rd – Claybank Apartments – suspect dragged victim into the woods and slapped her in the face and chest then punched her in the face and chest.

Domestic Assault 3rd – 152 Claybank Avenue

E. Eufaula Street – suspect repeatedly speeds down the street after being asked not to on numerous occasions.

Domestic Dispute –County Road 18

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Ross Drive – suspect struck her window on the street side of her residence causing damage.

Domestic Harassment –Hull Street – suspect pushed victim down on the bed and proceeded to choke her then pushed her into the wall causing a large hole in the drywall.

Criminal Mischief 3rd –County Road 13 – suspect tore victim’s mailbox down by unknown means.

Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance:Xanax/Public Intoxication – Logan Road – suspect observed walking in the roadway and intoxicated and the suspect had an unlabeled bottle containing Xanax on his person.

Domestic Dispute – Westview Drive

Domestic Dispute – County Road 58

Criminal Mischief 3rd – Midtown Plaza – suspect used a screwdriver to break out the back door window (driver side) of her vehicle.

Vehicle Fire – US Hwy 231 – stated she was driving down the highway when she detected the smell of smoke and once she pulled off the road the vehicle began to burn.

Violation of Alabama Family Protection Act – Ryan Drive – suspect has been calling her making threats of physical harm which causes her to fear for her safety and is in violation of a court order.