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: Council members: Anita Bedwell,
Lloyd Matthews, Larry Keenum and Kris Cornutt.
Absent: Mayor Calhoun and Bobby
McCartney. The same constituting a
quorum of the City Council, the following business was transacted. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro
tempore, Lloyd Matthews. Invocation was
given by Larry Keenum. Lloyd led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
flag.
Lloyd Matthews, Mayor Pro tempore presented
the minutes of May 24, 2010 for review and asked if there were any corrections,
additions, or deletions. There being
none, Anita Bedwell made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented. Larry Keenum seconded the motion.
Lloyd stated all in favor say aye.
All ayes.
Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Lloyd stated bids were opened for the
fall paving June 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
The three bids are as follows: J
& D Enterprises---$623,652.35, McCartney Construction Company---$598,994.90,
and Good Hope Contracting
Lloyd stated the clerk opened bids at
pre-council for the Glock, Model 21S Automatic Pistol
in the police department.
Two bids were received: Tommy
Lloyd turned over the hiring of two
police officers to Larry Keenum, Police Department
Chairman.
Larry stated they interviewed a great set of applicants and two were
chosen. He made a motion to hire William
Earl Alexander and Bryan Albert Rush.
Their starting pay is $12.25 per hour.
They will be on a one year probation. Kris Cornutt
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes. Lloyd declared the motion
carried.
Lloyd stated three bids were received
for the carpet for city hall. They are
as follows: Alley’s Carpet---$13,484.00,
Foote Brothers---$13,333.00, and Knight’s Flooring---$14,450.00. Larry Keenum made a
motion to award the bid to Foote Brothers who has the lowest bid. Kris Cornutt seconded
the motion. Lloyd stated all in favor
say aye. All ayes. Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Lloyd stated bids were sent out for
paint and wallpaper for City Hall and the city would like to reject the bids
and send out new bids. Larry Keenum made a motion to reject the previous bids and send
out new bids for painting and wallpapering of City Hall, and open the bids at
6:00 p.m., June 28, 2010. Kris Cornutt seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in favor say aye. All ayes. Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Lloyd stated the city wants to
purchase a new mosquito sprayer and five drums of chemicals. The cost for the
sprayer is $6,895.00 and $5,025.00 for the chemicals. Kris Cornutt made a
motion to purchase the sprayer and chemicals from ADAPCO. Anita Bedwell
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes. Lloyd declared the motion
carried.
Lloyd stated the city wants to
purchase ten speed breakers and install two on Riddles Bend Road, two on
Lloyd stated to clean the ditch out at
Timber Ridge and haul the brush away;
Lloyd stated the first lots in the new
industrial park on
Lloyd stated the Planning Commission
members wanted to attend a Conference October 17-20 in Pointe Clear,
Lloyd said the Animal Control Contract
expires at the end of this month.
Discussion followed. Larry Keenum made a motion to table until the next council
meeting. Kris Cornutt
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes. Lloyd declared the motion
carried.
Lloyd said three estimates were
obtained to repair the metal roof at the Old Babe Ruth Field. They are as follows:
Ken’s Roofing---$1275.00, Rainbow Pipe
& Metal, LLC---$1150.00, and Arctic Shield Metal Roof Systems---$4,978.00. Larry Keenum made a
motion to award the bid to Rainbow Pipe and Metal, the low bidder. Kris Cornutt
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes, except Anita Bedwell who abstained. Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Lloyd presented a street light request
for
Lloyd stated the monthly departmental
reports were presented and asked if anyone has questions. No questions, so he asked that the minutes
show the reports were presented.
Lloyd presented a recommendation from
Chief Ragan to promote the following three officers to Sergeant at the rate of
pay of $l4.25 per hour: John Hall, Gerry
Lyons, and George Morris. Larry Keenum made a motion to promote the three officers. Kris Cornutt
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes. Lloyd declared the motion
carried.
Lloyd introduced Hal Cain with the
magazine, Business
Lloyd discussed making a change in the
location of the businesses in the Industrial Park. The Industrial businesses will be moved to
the front and the Technology businesses will be moved to the back against Wyngate. The change
will make it less expensive in putting in power and gas. Larry Keenum made a
motion to make the changes. Kris Cornutt seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in favor say aye. All ayes. Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Larry Keenum
commended Wayne Garmon on his quick response to
apprehend the suspects in a robbery at O’Riley’s. Larry said Larry Phillips has been a
Sergeant for the past year and would like to raise his pay up $.25 per
hour. Anita Bedwell
seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in
favor say aye. All
ayes. Lloyd declared the motion
carried. Larry also stated he would like
to make a motion for the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance making it
unlawful to text while driving. Kris Cornutt seconded the motion. Lloyd stated all in favor say aye. All ayes. Lloyd declared the motion carried.
Lloyd stated the Building Official
received a bid of $7,222.00 from Bedwell & Whorton Excavation to clean out the storm drain on
Jackie Biddle appeared before the
Council concerning a plaque for Frank Ramsey, voting at the Community Center
and Economic Development. Discussion
followed.
Lloyd Matthews announced a meeting of
all city employees, tomorrow, June 15, at 2:00 p.m.
There being no further business to
come before the Council at this time, Larry Keenum
made a motion to adjourn.
Time Adjourned: 7:35 p.m.
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Barbara
T. Wester, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Terry John Calhoun, Mayor