2016-08-23 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

customers have received letters concerning a special insurance for their service lines. The insurance offers coverage for the customer's service lines from the street to the residence and also gives options for lines inside the home. This company has asked for an endorsement by the City of Batesville. Mayor Elumbaugh said the National League of Cities had previously endorsed such companies, but the Arkansas Municipal League chose not to endorse. At the recommendation of both Mayor Elumbaugh and Mr. Johnson the council decided not to take action towards endorsing such companies. Mr. Johnson addressed a backhoe that was recently damaged. He said insurance money totaling $35,000.00 has been received and wanted Council's direction on purchasing a new or used backhoe. A new 590 Case would run approximately $85,000.00 and purchasing a used one would save less than $10,000.00. Councilmember Bryant moved to purchase the new backhoe. Councilmember Matthews seconded and all voted for. Mr. Johnson also discussed the issues of being down to one bucket truck. This type of truck is usually a high maintenance piece of equipment and it is very beneficial to have a backup. The trucks are used frequently to change stop lights, outdoor lighting, tree trimming and Christmas lights would be impossible without these trucks. Even though the trucks are used a lot, there is not enough usage to justify buying new. Mr. Johnson said the City should be receiving some FEMA funds in the next few weeks which will be around $35,000.00. Mayor Elumbaugh added there is about $39,000.00 in the cemetery expendable account and there could possibly could be money left in the special projects line item from the budget. Councilmember Bryant made a motion to buy a 2012 bucket truck from the FEMA refund and the remaining balance be taken from the cemetery fund. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for.