Marla Jones, Managing Editor
marla@southerntorch.com
RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- (Full Video on Southern Torch Facebook) The Rainsville City Council held its regular meeting on June 6.
Jerry Clifton, Rainsville Freedom Run Organizer, addressed the Council regarding the run that will be held on June 18.
This race will mark the 14th Rainsville Freedom Run and according to Clifton, this is the biggest year yet. The number of registrations is up for the race when most races across the country are seeing a decrease. The Rainsville Freedom Run is one of only two races in the country that is seeing an increase in participants.
The prestigious Peachtree 10K in Atlanta, Georgia normally holds a lottery for the 60,000 runners who wish to participate. This year the race is open enrollment.
Clifton shared with the Council that more than 150 businesses or individuals have sponsored or provided door prizes for the run. Clifton stated that when the event is over, more than $400,000 will be donated to local charities.
The Rainsville Freedom Run will feature runners from seventeen states and internationally from Kenya since covid restrictions have been lifted.
Clifton expressed his appreciation to Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, the Rainsville City Council, Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson, the Rainsville Police Department, Rainsville Fire Chief Williemac Wright, and the Rainsville Fire Department for working with him to make this race safe.
If you are interested in participating in the run, visit the Rainsville Freedom Run Facebook page or go to runsignup.com/Race/Al/Rainsville/RAINSVILLE FREEDOMRUN10K5K/ for more information. Participants can walk or run the family-friendly event.
In other business, the Council:
- The Council suspended the rules for immediate consideration and with a roll call voted to pass Ordinance 06-06-2022, which will give an easement on Rosewood Lane to allow room for garbage trucks to turn around.
- Passed Resolution 06-06-2022 (A) which will Surplus various unused/non-working office equipment/chairs in City Hall and Council Chambers
- Passed MWPP Resolution 06-06-2022 (B) and Empowered the Mayor to sign (MWPP is the Municipal Wastewater Planning Program which is an annual resolution)
- Hired Caitlin Hilley—Part-Time/Library at $7.25 per hour, beginning June 2
- Hired Cameron Gas—Part-Time CDL Driver/Public Works Dept $14.71 per hour, beginning June 15
- Hired Sean Fowler—Part-Time/Police Dept at $16.45 per hour beginning June 6
- ApprovedTravel/Training Request for Sandy Little
- Purchased Air Conditioner Compressor/Annex from DeKalb Refrigeration in the amount of $2775.00
- Empowered the Mayor to sign the new Sanitation Contract with the Town of Ider
- Allotted the Rainsville Chamber of Commerce $1000.00 for Advertising for Freedom Fest
- $1000.00 Sponsorship to Plainview School for new Band Uniforms
- Approved Affordable Towing of Huntsville to pick up the newly purchased fire truck in New York and deliver it to Rainsville in the amount of $5,000.
The Council went into executive session to discuss two matters with the following being read by City Attorney Nikki Scott:
First reason: To discuss the consideration the governmental body is willing to offer or accept when considering the purchase, sale, exchange, lease, or market value of real property. However, the material terms of the contract must be disclosed in the public portion of the meeting prior to the execution of the contract. Only persons representing the interests of the governmental body in the transaction may be present during an executive session pursuant to this exception. The entity cannot hold an executive session for this purpose.
Second reason: To discuss possible pending ligation.
The council returned from the Executive Session with no action taken.
The next regular meeting of the Rainsville City Council will be held on June 20, 2022.
