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JUNE 23, 2009
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 23, at 5:30 PM
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Matthews gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following
councilmembers answered present: Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Davy
Insell, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Matt McDonald, and Richard O'Neal. Also
present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember David
Shetron was absent.
Councilmember O'Neal moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Matthews moved to approve the prepared agenda as
amended. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
Mr. Bob Fitzgerald from 115 Big Pine Road addressed the council with
concerns regarding the proposed Harrison Street rezone from R-1 and C-1 to C-
2. Mr. Fitzgerald gave several reasons for being opposed to the rezoning
including C-2 zoning did not fit with the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City,
spot zoning, lot size and safety. Mr. Dick Peiserich also addressed the council in
opposition to the proposed rezone. Mr. Peiserich expressed the same concerns
as Mr. Fitzgerald.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) REPORT FROM MR. STEVE FLETCHER, MANAGER OF THE
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY HYDRO PROJECT
Mr. Steve Fletcher Chairman and CEO of Alpena Power Company and
new manager of the Independence County Hydro plant addressed the council.
Mr. Fletcher said his company will be completely transparent and will give
periodic updates to the council. He said they are in the process of implementing
a new accounting system and are looking for any safety violations to be
corrected. He said his goal is to make more kilowatts to make more money to be
able to pay the bonds and get out of default.
B) SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OT REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE HOLMES SUBDIVISION ON HARRISON
STREET FROM R-1 AND C-1 TO CO2 COMMERCIAL
Councilmember Matthews moved to read the proposed ordinance by title
only. Councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0
against. Mr. Stalker read the ordinance by title only for the second reading.
Mayor Elumbaugh said the ordinance will be placed on the next council meeting
for the third and final reading.
C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.2009-6-4
Councilmember McDonald introduced an ordinance that will amend
Ordinance No. 2009-6-4. City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council
regarding the ordinance. He said the change will allow him through a contract to
wave the monthly meter fee for wholesale customers of the Utilities. He said this
will help the wholesale customers keep their rates down for their customers and it
will eliminate unreasonable minimum usage charges to the wholesaler.
Councilmember Insell moved to read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember
Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Stalker read
the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to suspend the rules
and wave the second and third readings. Councilmember O'Neal seconded and
the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to
adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count
was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given # 2009-6-8. Mr. Stalker read
the emergency clause and Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt.
Councilmember O'Neal seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against.
D) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson said the work on Pioneer Drive was
making good progress and even though several weeks from completion is ahead
of schedule. Hot and dry weather is good for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
and we should be in permit this month. He said they plan on resuming the
smoke testing on city sewer lines in July.
E) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember O'Neal moved to go into executive session.
Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for.
Upon return from executive session, Councilmember Krug moved to
appoint Mr. Andy Walmsley to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilmember Matthews seconded and all voted for. Mr. Walmsley's term will
expire May 10, 2014.
F) REVIEW MAY 31, 2009 FINANCIALS
The council reviewed the May 31, 2009 financials.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh said there was a conflict with the first council meeting in
July scheduled for 14th. He asked the council to change the meeting the July
21St, which will be the third Tuesday, and also cancel the July 28th meeting.
Councilmember Krug so moved and Councilmember O'Neal seconded. All voted
for.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Matthews informed the council that the airport just
competed the resurfacing and remarking of the North / South runway and when
approved for funding will also do the East/West runway. He also said that
UACCB was adding more classrooms for the A & D school program.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Krug moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK