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
Council members:
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 Mayor 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 October 23, 2006 and October 25, 2006 for review and asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions. There being none, Bryan Stone moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
5. Mayor Calhoun stated that the State passed a new business license law. The city has everything ready, but the computer company does not have the program ready. Local Government is still working on the program.
6. Mayor Calhoun announced that
a public hearing is being held concerning Ordinance No. 437, the rezoning of
the property of
Jeff Overstreet yes
Bobby McCartney no
Lloyd Matthews yes
Bryan Stone yes
Kris Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun no
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
7. Mayor Calhoun presented Ordinance No. 439, the annexation of the
property of Peggy Johnson,
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. Kris Cornutt moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 439. 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. Mayor Calhoun presented
Ordinance No. 440, the rezoning of the property of The Gospel Truth Lighthouse
Church, located at
Jeff Overstreet yes
Bobby McCartney yes
Lloyd Matthews yes
Bryan Stone yes
Kris Cornutt yes
Mayor Calhoun yes
Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
10. Bryan Stone moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 440. 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.
11. Mayor Calhoun stated that the cash bond policy for city court is as follows: Kaye Farley, Court Clerk and Kathy Hill, Magistrate will accept cash bonds on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon., and will be paid a minimum of two (2) hours overtime for each call. This is the on-call policy that is now in effect for the Police and Fire Department. Lloyd Matthews moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to adopt this policy. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
12. Mayor Calhoun presented
Resolution No. 06-11, 06-12, 06-13, 06-14, and 06-15, which gives him the
authority to sign contracts with the Alabama Department of Transportation to
sign the contracts for the widening of
13. Mayor Calhoun asked that the records show that the monthly departmental reports were presented.
14. Mayor Calhoun presented a recommendation from Chief Potter to surplus and sale the following equipment: (l) 1981 Pierce Custom pumper, serial #9869, (2) 1984 Pierce Custom pumper, serial #0209, and (3) 1989 Ford Pierce Mini pumper, serial #9241. Jeff Overstreet moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to surplus this equipment and put on Govdeals.com to sale. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
15. Mayor Calhoun presented a recommendation from Chief Potter to reject the bid from B & T Enterprise and award the bid to Sunbelt, Inc. for $49,650.00. Discussion followed. Jeff Overstreet moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to award the bid to Sunbelt, Inc. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
16. Lloyd Matthews moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to hire Charles D. Wayne Barber at $l0.00 per hour as a full time employee in the Sanitation Department. He is presently part-time. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
17. Kris Cornutt moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to hire Jan Anders, as a part-time employee in the library, at $6.00 per hour, not to exceed twenty (20) hours per week. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
18. Bobby McCartney moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to build an 18-hole disc golf course around the lake and pavilion area at the Vivian Lee Maddox Sports Complex. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
19. Bobby McCartney moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to purchase baskets for $6500.00 for disc golf. He stated concrete would be needed later on and that the “Edge Committee” will assist in the purchase of the T’s. This is a game for all ages. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.
20. Jeff Overstreet stated that his time on the council has been very enjoyable, and that this would be his last night with us. He stated he will be sworn in at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2006. He again thanked everyone for their support and encouragement the last two (2) years. Mayor Calhoun stated that on behalf of the council and citizens, he would like to thank him for serving the past two years. Kris Cornutt moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to accept Jeff’s resignation. Mayor Calhoun stated that resumes will be accepted for the position of council member until 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2006, and can be left with the city clerk or his office. He stated interviews will be November 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the council chambers.
There being no further business to come before the council, 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