HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-08-11 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 2009
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on August 11, at 5:30 PM at
the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Henley gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following
councilmembers answered present: Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Davy Insell,
Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Matt McDonald, Richard O'Neal, and David Shetron. Also
present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney.
Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember McDonald seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Insell moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
O'Neal seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND TOURISM
Councilmember Shetron introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit
an application to the Department of Parks and Tourism to obtain a 50/50 matching grant
for playground equipment in West Batesville. Attorney Stalker read the resolution in full.
Councilmember Shetron moved to adopt and Councilmember Bryant seconded. The
roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2009-08-01-R.
B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
HOLMES SUBDIVISION FROM R-1 TO C-1
Councilmember Shetron introduced an ordinance to rezone property located on
Harrison Street in the Holmes Subdivision from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial.
Attorney Stalker read the ordinance in full. Councilmember Shetron moved to suspend
the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember O'Neal seconded
and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Matthews moved to
adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Shetron seconded. The roll call count was 8
for and 0 against. The ordinance was given #2009-08-01. Councilmember Bryant
moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Matthews seconded and the
roll call count was 8 for and 0 against.
C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE
BATESVILLE ZONING CODE
Councilmember Matthews introduced an ordinance to amend various provisions
of the Batesville Zoning Code. The amendments include regulating home occupation
signs, modifying parking lot requirements, modifying the appeal process for determining
uses, and modifying the conditional use process. Councilmember Matthews moved to
waive the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember O'Neal seconded
and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Attorney Stalker read the ordinance by
title only. Councilmember Shetron moved to further suspend the rules and waive the
second and third readings. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was
8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and
Councilmember O'Neal seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The
ordinance was given #2009-08-02. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the
emergency clause. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call count was 8 for
and 0 against.
D) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report.
Mr. Johnson said the 20th Street project is a little behind schedule because of the
unusual rainy weather for July and August. He said they will open a portion of the road
up when school starts in a couple of weeks. He also said because of the wet weather
they were going to request an extension from ADEQ for the smoke testing of the sewer
lines.
E) REVIEW PAID BILLS REPORT
The council reviewed the paid bills report for July, 2009.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh ask Dispatch supervisor Joy Wilson to come before the
council for the discussion of upgrading the 911 system. Ms. Wilson said the total
upgrade is $86,312.00 but we have been approved for a grant through the State CMRS
fund. The State will pay 73% with the City paying 27%. The City's cost will be
$23,304.00 and can be paid from the City CMRS funds. Dispatch is planning on moving
back into the fire department building on 4th street when the new fire station is complete
and the fire chief and assistant chief move. She said the cost includes the move.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the upgrade of 3 stations to be paid out of the
City's CMRS funds. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted for.
The mayor said he still needed citizens who were interested in serving on either
the Code Enforcement/ Zoning Board of Appeals or the Tree Board. He asked
interested citizens to contact City hall.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Krug asked the mayor to start tearing down the house on 394
Pine Street. The property was condemned on June 11, 2009. He asked if the Mayor
could contact the Grimes Unit in Newport and get inmate labor to tear down the
structure.
Councilmember O'Neal also commented on the property at 394 Pine Street. He
said it is now more than unsightly; it is also a safety hazard. The property is located
across the street from Westside Elementary School.
Councilmember Bryant also pleaded with the community for citizens to volunteer
their time to serve on the Appeals Board or the Tree Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK