STATE OF
CITY OF
The City Council of the City of Rainbow City, Alabama, met in a 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 August 27, 2007 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. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
5. Mayor Calhoun stated this is a public hearing concerning Ordinance No. 452, for the revisions to the business license. Cheryl Ayres, Revenue Officer stated the fees have not been updated since 1981. Mayor Calhoun stated the city still have the least expensive fees of the three (3) adjoining cities. Cheryl stated that most cities have gross receipts on the rental fees. Discussion followed. Mayor Calhoun presented Ordinance No. 452. Lloyd Matthews made a motion to introduce the ordinance. Lloyd moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to suspend the rules for immediate consideration. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote as follows:
Cora Kelly yes
Bobby McCartney yes
Lloyd Matthews yes
Kris Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun yes
Mayor Calhoun stated the motion did not carry.
6. Mayor Calhoun presented the budget for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Bryan Stone moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to approve the budget. Discussion followed. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote:
Cora Kelly yes
Bobby McCartney yes
Lloyd Matthews no
Bryan Stone yes
Kris Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
7. Mayor Calhoun presented a quote from M & M Express to pressure wash all four sides of the municipal building from top to bottom and the library and community center, plus the side walk and front and back concrete of the entrance way for a total price of $l,875.00. Kris Cornutt moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to have the buildings cleaned. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
8. Mayor Calhoun read a request from Chief Ragan to take Car #7, a 1999 Ford Crown Vic, Serial #1730 off the surplus list, to use the parts for other vehicles. Cora Kelly moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to take the car off the list. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
9. Mayor Calhoun presented a request from Chief Ragan to declare Car #5, a 2002 Ford, serial #4298 as surplus, and put on govdeals.com to sale. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
10. Cora Kelly stated that David M. Darby was hired at the Council Meeting August 27, 2007, and Chief Ragan terminated him September 5, 2007, because he failed to show up for work or to return phone calls. Cora moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to accept the recommendation for the termination. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
11. Cora Kelly stated that the position of police officer to replace Mr. Darby would be posted in the Gadsden Times, Anniston Star and the Birmingham News. Cora moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to post the position of police officer and close September 20, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
12. Kris Cornutt stated that the
13. Cora Kelly moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to amend Section V- Attendance & Leave of the Employee Handbook. Discussion followed. Mayor Calhoun appointed the Public Safety Committee, Chief Ragan and Chief Potter, along with City Attorney, Jim Turnbach to submit a recommendation to amend the Employee Handbook to clarify the holiday pay provision. Kris Cornutt moved and Bobby McCartney seconded the motion to table until the next council meeting. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
14. Cora Kelly presented a request from Chief Ragan to amend the Police Department Standard Operating Procedures Manual as follows: Under the Use of Police Department Vehicles, Section l.04, Subsection C (2) should read: “Participation is limited to permanent status sworn officers who reside in Etowah County.” Section 2.03, Subsection A (4) to read: “Personnel who operate a marked patrol unit will ensure that their vehicle is filled with fuel at the end of their shift.” Cora moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to amend the manual with these two (2) changes. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
15. Mayor Calhoun recognized Mr.
Hall who resides at
16. Larry Murray appeared before the council stating the fire department is still taking up money for Muscular Dystrophy.
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