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
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 Cora Kelly.
3. Mayor Calhoun led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
4. Mayor Calhoun presented the minutes of September 24, 2007 for review and asked if there were any corrections, additions, or deletions. There being none, Bryan Stone moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
5. Mayor Calhoun presented Ordinance No. 452, the revised business license ordinance for the City. He asked if there was anyone who opposed the license changes. No one opposed it. He asked if there was anyone who wanted to speak for the ordinance. No one responded. Bobby McCartney moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 452. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote as follows:
Cora Kelly yes
Bobby McCartney yes
Lloyd Matthews no
Bryan Stone yes
Kris Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
6. Mayor Calhoun stated that item 9 of the minutes of September 10, 2007, the serial number for car 5 is 4297 not 4298. Bryan Stone moved and Cora Kelly seconded the motion to correct this item. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
7. Mayor Calhoun presented an
application by Shawn Citgo of
8. Mayor Calhoun asked that the records show that the monthly departmental reports were presented.
9. Mayor Calhoun presented a recommendation from Chief Ragan to lease a 2008 Ford Taurus from Ronnie Watkins Ford. This is the state bid price plus a $600.00 option package, for a total of $19,197.95. This lease will go through Ford Motor Credit for 48 months at a monthly payment of $449.04. Cora Kelly moved and Bobby McCartney seconded the motion to purchase the vehicle. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
10. Mayor Calhoun asked that the Council Meeting of October 22, 2007 be changed to October 29, 2007. Bobby McCartney moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to change the meeting. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
11. Lloyd Matthews stated that
he had received several calls from
12. Kris Cornutt stated that he wanted to reiterate that everyone set out their trash as early as possible, so that the trash can be picked up. When the route is completed, the men will rerun the route if time permits.
13. Bruce Williams of the Rainbow City/Southside Soccer Association appeared before the council thanking the city for their partnership with the association in the purchase of the lights, poles, and transformers from Hoke’s Bluff old football field and in purchasing the material for the goals that was put together by the association.
Bobby McCartney moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to authorize Wiley McLain, Building Official to get with the engineer to get the lights put up. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the council at this time, Bryan Stone made a motion to adjourn.
Time Adjourned: 7:05 p.m.
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Barbara T. Wester, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Terry John Calhoun, Mayor