STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

CITY OF RAINBOW CITY-COUNCIL MEETING-NOVEMBER 27, 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

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 Bryan Stone.

3. Mayor Calhoun led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

4. Mayor Calhoun stated that the first item of business tonight is to appoint a new council member to replace Jeff Overstreet, Place One, who resigned to take a seat on the County Commission. He asked the council for a motion. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to appoint Cora Kelly. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote:

Bobby McCartney yes

Lloyd Matthews yes

Bryan Stone yes

Kris Cornutt yes

Mayor Calhoun yes

Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried. Mayor Calhoun then asked Judge Stover to swear Cora in. Mayor Calhoun thanked all who came for the interview today, and stated that it was a hard decision to choose among such good candidates.

5. Mayor Calhoun presented the minutes of November 13, 2006 for review and asked if there were any corrections, additions or deletions. There being none, Kris Cornutt moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

6. Mayor Calhoun presented Ordinance No. 441 and stated a public hearing is being held concerning the rezoning of the property of Robert Walls and Jan Heaton on Brown Avenue from M-l, Manufacturing to Agricultural District. He asked if anyone would like to speak for or against the rezoning. Mrs. Heaton stated she would like to have the property rezoned. No other comments from anyone. Lloyd Matthews made a motion to introduce the ordinance. Kris Cornutt 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

Bryan Stone yes

Kris Cornutt yes

Mayor Calhoun yes

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Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

7. Bryan Stone moved and Lloyd Matthews seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 441. Mayor Calhoun asked for a roll call vote as follows:

Cora Kelly yes

Bobby McCartney yes

Lloyd Matthews yes

Bryan Stone yes

Kris Cornutt yes

Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

8. Mayor Calhoun stated a public hearing is being held concerning a recommendation from the Building Department to add Ordinance No. 404, adopted June 24, 2003 to the present zoning ordinance. Ordinance No. 404 is the specifications by which a street must be built to be accepted for city maintenance, and will be added to the zoning ordinance in Article IV, Section 223. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to add this ordinance to the zoning ordinance. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

9. Mayor Calhoun presented a request from the Greater Etowah Mental Retardation 310 Board for a $1200.00 pledge to help in providing services to the mentally disabled adults of Etowah County. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to give this amount to the board. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

10. Mayor Calhoun presented a request from WJBY to play Christmas music all day December 24 and 25^th for $l50.00 or $l00.00 for an hour of music on Christmas Day.

Motion died for lack of a motion.

11. Mayor Calhoun presented a request for a liquor license for the Fuzzy Duck located at 3225 Rainbow Drive, Suite 240. Lloyd Matthews moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to grant the request. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

12. Mayor Calhoun presented a request for a street light on pole number 114, Sweetwater. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to install the street light. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

13. Mayor Calhoun stated that the Fire Mini Pumper was sold on Govdeals.com to Ingenex Inc., Quebec for $17,50l.00. The Engine l Fire Truck was sold to Nefea, North Haven, Connecticut for $4,090.00. The Engine 2 Fire Truck was sold to M. Housby Truck and Trailer, Des Moines, Iowa for $15,600.00. Lloyd Matthews moved and Kris Cornutt seconded the motion to accept these bids. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

14. Mayor Calhoun announced that the Christmas Tree Lighting is Tuesday Night, December 28, 2006 at 6:00 P. M.

15. Kris Cornutt stated that he echoed what Mayor Calhoun said about the candidates. He stated we had some outstanding candidates that presented themselves for service.

Kris also stated that Vernon Dolberry has done an outstanding job on the Library Board, but he is moving. Kris moved and Bryan Stone seconded the motion to appoint Scott Dobbins to the board. Mayor Calhoun declared the motion carried.

16. Cora Kelly thanked the council for appointing her and stated there were a lot of good candidates who applied for this position.

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17. Bobby McCartney thanked Mo Jackson of the Gadsden Times and the Gadsden Times for the article on Disc Golf. He stated the baskets were ordered. He also thanked everyone who has helped with the tree lighting.

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

Time Adjourned: 6:50 p.m.

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Barbara T. Wester, City Clerk\Treasurer

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Terry John Calhoun, Mayor

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