STATE OF
CITY OF
The City Council of the City of Rainbow City, Alabama, met
in regular session at City Hall at 6:30 P.M., and upon roll call by the City
Clerk, Barbara T. Wester, the following members answered present:
Terry John Calhoun, Mayor
Jeff Overstreet
Bobby McCartney
Lloyd Matthews
Bryan Stone
Kris Cornutt
The same constituting a quorum of the City Council, the
following business was transacted.
1. The meeting was
called to order by Terry John Calhoun.
2. Invocation was
given by Kris Cornutt.
3. Mayor Calhoun led
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
4. Mayor Calhoun
presented the minutes of April 24, 2006
and May 4, 2006 for review, and asked if there were any corrections, additions,
or deletions. There being none, Bryan
Stone moved and Bobby McCartney seconded the motion to approve the minutes as
presented.
5. Mayor Calhoun
reported that no bids were received for the top soil for the Vivian Lee Maddox
Sports Complex. He stated that Wiley
McLain, Eddie Cline, Greg Payne and Bobby McCartney had got together and Jeff Bedwell would be delivering the top soil. The cost is $200.00 per load for a twenty
yard load. The top soil is coming from
the site of the old
6. Mayor Calhoun
stated that the city is hiring a new police officer. He asked Jeff Overstreet to report on
this. Jeff stated applications were taken
and interviews were held Wednesday, May 17, and he recommended Thomas Hale, Jr.
for the position. Thomas works at the
Etowah County Sheriff’s Office. Jeff
moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to hire Thomas at $l0.50 per
hour. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion
carried. Mayor Calhoun asked Thomas if
he had anything to say. He stated he
would try his best to serve the people of the community.
7. Mayor Calhoun
presented Ordinance No. 433 for a public hearing. He stated this is for the de-annexation of
the property of Lynn Watkins. He stated
the city cannot serve water, sewer or garbage pickup because there is no road
available. He asked if anyone would like
to speak for or against the ordinance.
There were none. Kris Cornutt
made a motion to introduce the ordinance.
Kris moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to suspend the rules for
immediate consideration. Mayor Calhoun
asked for a roll call vote as follows:
Jeff
Overstreet yes
Bobby
McCartney yes
Lloyd
Matthews yes
Bryan
Stone yes
Kris
Cornutt yes
Mayor
Calhoun yes
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
8. Jeff Overstreet
moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 433. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote as
follows:
Jeff
Overstreet yes
Bobby
McCartney yes
Lloyd
Matthews yes
Bryan
Stone yes
Kris
Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
9. Lloyd Matthews
discussed
10. Mayor Calhoun
recommended the appointment of Greg Carroll as the Nuisance Abatement Hearing
Officer for the City. Bobby McCartney
moved and Jeff Overstreet seconded the motion to accept the mayor’s
recommendation. Mayor Calhoun declared
the motion carried.
11. Mayor Calhoun
presented the monthly departmental reports and asked that the records show that
all council members received their copy.
12. Mayor Calhoun
reported that the roof is finished at the
13. Lloyd Matthews
reported that the tractor the city ordered is paid for, and a schedule will be
established as soon as possible for the cutting of right-of-ways.
14. Kris Cornutt
reported that the sanitation department will not work on Monday, Memorial Day,
and garbage will be one day late this week.
(Tuesday through Saturday).
15. Jeff Overstreet
reported that applications have been taken for the fire department and the
committee will do interviews Wednesday, May 24, 2006 to hire two (2) firemen.
16. Bobby McCartney
reported that the gym will be out of commission for one (l) week due to work
being done on the floors. He also
reported that Larry Mackey will be retiring May 31, 2006.
17. Troy Smith
appeared before the council announcing his candidacy for the Etowah County
Board of Education, Place 6. Andy
Gardner appeared before the council announcing his candidacy for the Etowah
County Board of Education, Place 7.
Danny Golden appeared before the council announcing his candidacy for
the Etowah County Board of Education, Place 6.
18. Mayor Calhoun
announced that the Rainbow City Lions Club is in the process of having an old
fashioned political rally in September on a Thursday Night. (Date will be announced at a later
time). He stated that the Lions Club
funds goes to purchase glasses and for the Diabetic Association.
There being no further business to come before the council
at this time, Bryan Stone made a motion to adjourn.
Time Adjourned: 7:00
P. M.
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Barbara T. Wester, City Clerk\Treasurer
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Terry John Calhoun, Mayor