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STATE OF ALABAMA

 

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

 

CITY OF RAINBOW CITY-COUNCIL MEETING-JUNE 26, 2006

 

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, absent

 

Council members:

 

Jeff Overstreet, absent

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 Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem.

 

2.  Invocation was given by Bobby McCartney.

 

3.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

 

4.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem  presented the minutes of June 12, 2006 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.

 

5.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated under old business that a correction for the bid opening for the lights for the four (4) ball fields at the Vivian Maddox Sports Complex (Pioneer) will be July 24, 2006 at 6:00 p. m.   Bobby McCartney moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion that the bid opening will be for the purchase of poles, lights and brackets, not installation.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

6.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated a public hearing was being held concerning a federal capital funding grant the city intends to apply for, from the Alabama Department of Transportation, to assist the needs of the elderly and/or persons with disabilities in Rainbow City.  Bryan asked if there was anyone who opposed to this grant.  There was none.  Bryan stated the city was in favor of the grant.

 

7.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated a public hearing was being held concerning Ordinance No. 434, door to door solicitation.  Bryan stated we do not have an ordinance we can enforce at the present time, and fees and fines need to be set for the new ordinance.  Lloyd Matthews stated he had received several phone calls concerning this solicitation.  Bryan asked if anyone had comments.  Terry Smith stated that something needed to be done in her neighborhood.  Discussion followed.  Lloyd Matthews stated that everyone who sells should have a permit.  Bryan stated the council would get together and discuss the schedule for fees and fines.

 

8.  Larry Beech with W.C.A. Transfer Station appeared before the council stating the charge for one ton of trash will be $35.00, and the city will not have to have a contract.

Kris Cornutt informed Mr. Beech that the Sanitation Committee will meet this week and will bring the recommendation to the council at the next meeting.

 

9.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated the mayor appointed him and Bobby McCartney to design new city limit signs for the city.   The council has agreed on the final copy and each sign will be 5X8 and mounted on a 2X4 aluminum post.  The cost will be $4,060.00 for the four (4) signs and the city will install them.   Bobby McCartney moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to purchase the four (4) signs.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

10.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated Robert Gaines has resigned from the Board of Adjustment due to health issues, and that Mayor Calhoun spoke to Elbert Tarvin and he has agreed to serve.  Kris Cornutt moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to appoint Mr. Tarvin to serve in Mr. Gaines Place.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

11.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem presented the following items from the police department to declare as surplus:

           

                        1998 Ford Crown Vic, white, serial #2635

                        1998 Ford Crown Vic, white, serial #2633

                        1999 Ford Crown Vic, green, serial #1732

                        APC Battery Backup 650, model #BK650M, serial #NB9943260388

Lloyd Matthews moved and Bobby McCartney seconded the motion to advertise for bids and open the bids July 10, 2006 at 6:00 P. M. at the council meeting.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

12.  Lloyd Matthews stated that he spoke with the city engineer concerning the street paving project and wants to start the process so paving can start the first of August.  Lloyd moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to open bids July 24, 2006 for the following streets, Montrose, Horseshoe Bend, Dunaway and Gilmer Lane.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

13.  Kris Cornutt stated that Wednesday, June 28 is the last day to register for the Summer Reading Program.   There will also be a magic show held that day.   Kris also stated that Richard Bennett’s term is up on the Library Board.  Kris moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to reappoint Mr. Bennett to another term.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

14.  Bobby McCartney stated that at the last council meeting discussion was held to hire Jack (Jay) Morgan to oversee construction of the four (4) ball fields at the Vivian Maddox Sports Complex.  Bobby moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to hire Mr. Morgan for a cost of $4900.00.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

15.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem stated that at the last council meeting Officer Rick Hill was promoted to Captain of Operations and his salary needs to be set at Range 26 Step 29.  Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to grant the pay increase.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

16.  Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem recognized Chief Ragan.  Chief Ragan stated that Jeff Harwood filed for his Family Medical Leave, starting July l, 2006 and ending September 24, 2006.  (Twelve (12) weeks)  Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to grant Mr. Harwood’s leave.   Bryan Stone, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried.

 

17.  Larry Murray appeared before the council announcing a meeting in the council chambers Tuesday, June 27 at 1:30 p. m.   He stated the purpose of the meeting is to make everyone aware of what is going on in the public health field concerning the issue coming up with the bird flu.

 

Time Adjourned:  7:00 P. M.                                                             

 

 

 

 

                                                                        ____________________________________

                                                                           Barbara T. Wester, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

                                               

                                                                        ____________________________________

                                                                                     Terry John Calhoun, Mayor

 

 

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