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City Council Meeting <br /> April 22,2025 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> for,0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only.A motion was made by <br /> Councilmember Krug, seconded by Councilmember Moody to suspend the rules and <br /> waive the third reading. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against. A motion was made <br /> by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adopt the <br /> ordinance. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr.Meitzen read the emergency <br /> clause.A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember <br /> Hubbard to adopt the emergency clause. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against.The <br /> ordinance was given#2025-04-02 <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE <br /> COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN <br /> Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. A motion was made by <br /> Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and <br /> read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr. <br /> Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember <br /> Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to approve the resolution. The electronic <br /> roll call was 6 for,0 against. The resolution was given#2025-04-04-R. <br /> B) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY <br /> FOR A GRANT FROM THE FAA ON BEHALF OF THE BATESVILLE <br /> REGIONAL AIRPORT <br /> Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution.A motion was made by <br /> Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and <br /> read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr. <br /> Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember <br /> Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to approve the resolution. The <br /> electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. The resolution was given#2025-04-05-R. <br /> COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR <br /> The Mayor requested approval for payment of two Perpetual Maintenance Fund invoices. <br /> • Safe Slide Restoration $28,348.00 Inv. #4408 <br /> • Bluewater CAS $63,140.00 Inv. #132842 <br /> A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard <br /> to approve the invoices for payment from the perpetual maintenance fund. The motion <br /> passed unanimously. <br /> The Mayor called Mr. Damon Johnson up to address the council. Mr.Johnson gave an <br /> overview of how the water rates are applied for residential and business customers.A <br /> brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of restructuring the current step rate <br /> plan. <br /> A brief discussion was held regarding the unpleasant smells produced by the poultry <br /> plants. Councilmember Roberts suggested scheduling a meeting with the poultry plants <br />