STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

CITY OF RAINBOW CITY-COUNCIL MEETING-JUNE 25, 2007

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

Council members:

Cora Kelly

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 Mayor Calhoun.

2. Invocation was given by Bobby McCartney.

3. Mayor Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

4. Mayor Calhoun presented the minutes of June 11, 2007 and June 18, 2007 for review and asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. There being none, Bobby McCartney moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

5. Mayor Calhoun stated that Item 18, of the minutes of June 11, 2007, discussion was held concerning the speed limit on Joham Street. Mayor Calhoun asked Chief Ragan for his recommendation. Chief Ragan stated that due to new homes being built, he recommended the speed limit be lowered to 15 MPH. Kris Cornutt moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to follow Chief Ragan’s recommendation. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

6. Mayor Calhoun presented a request from Chief Ragan to hire a police officer to replace Andrew Stanley, whose last day of work is June 28, 2007. Cora Kelly moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to hire George Morris, and his rate of pay will be $11.00 per hour. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

7. Mayor Calhoun stated he would like to request a pole and light be installed at the intersection of Riddles Bend Road and Highway 411, near the new bridge. (Canoe Creek). Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to grant this request. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

8. Mayor Calhoun stated that the Clerk, Barbara Wester, said that the Utility Board has requested to be added as a division of our Life, AD&D and STD (Disability) Insurance, so they can acquire this insurance at a reduced rate. They will be billed each month for this. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to grant this request. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

9. Mayor Calhoun presented a request from Chief Potter to give a one-step pay increase ($11.55 per hour) to Jason Green and Scott Richardson for completion of their probationary period and a promotion to Firefighter/Paramedic. Cora Kelly moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to grant this request. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

10. Mayor Calhoun asked all department heads to start working on their budget for the next year, so they can get it to the finance committee by August l, 2007. This will give the committee a month to work on it.

11. Kris Cornutt thanked Lloyd Matthews and Harvey Fail for the good job they have done on the sign at the Industrial Park. Harvey thanked Eddie Cline and Gene Lee for all their help. Kris moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to appoint Jill Lawley, as per the recommendation of Tina Brooks and the Library Board to fill the term of Nancy Cosby who resigned due to health reasons. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

12. Cora Kelly presented a recommendation from Sgt. Chase Jenkins, Communications Supervisor to purchase two (2) new computers with all related equipment and a new printer to comply with the NCIC/ACJIC (National Crime Information Center/Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center) which will begin in July. The new equipment will be necessary to support the new software. The cost is $l, 936.00. All agencies are required to have the proper equipment in place before July to comply with the mandatory switch in software. This will ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption in communications. Cora moved and Bobby McCartney seconded the motion to purchase the computers and equipment and to amend the budget for this purchase. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

13. Mayor Calhoun stated that the clerk opened the bids for the bleachers for the Recreation Department at 6:00 p.m., at the pre-council meeting. Two bids were received:

(l) Highland Products Group, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida has a bid of $16,675.97; and (2) Collegiate Pacific Sports of Dallas, Texas has a bid of $6610.00. One set of bleachers will be at the Leon Glidewell Field and the other bleachers will be at the Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex, Babe Ruth Field. Bobby McCartney moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to award the bid to the low bidder, Collegiate Pacific Sports. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried. Bobby also stated that the ice machine at the Little League Field went out and it will take $2,000.00 to purchase a new ice machine. Bobby moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to purchase the new ice machine and to amend the budget for this purchase. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried. Bobby also stated the old ice machine will be declared as surplus at the next council meeting.

14. Michele Wiles, City Auditor presented the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report for the year ended September 30, 2006. She stated revenues exceeded expenditures by $l,122,725.00. She stated this is the best year she has seen and that the City is in great shape. Mayor Calhoun stated that the only thing the city owes is for the Municipal Building and two (2) fire trucks. He stated the garbage truck was paid off early, and that the next expenditure will be for a trash truck. The tractor is also paid for.

There being no further business to come before the council at this time, Bryan Stone made a motion to adjourn.

Time adjourned: 7:15 p.m.

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Barbara T. Wester, City Clerk/Treasurer

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Terry John Calhoun, Mayor