HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-12 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MAY 12, 2009
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on May 12, 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 Bryant seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended.
Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE THE CITY'S TAXI FRANCHISE
Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance that will amend the City's current
Taxi Franchise. Councilmember Insell moved to read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Matthews seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr.
Stalker read the ordinance by title only. Mayor Elumbaugh said the ordinance will be
placed on the next council agenda for the second reading.
B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO SET MAXIMUM TAXI RATES
Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance to set maximum taxi rates for taxi
franchised operating within the City limits of Batesville. Mr. Stalker read the ordinance
in full. Mayor Elumbaugh said the ordinance will be placed on the next council agenda
for the second reading.
C) CONSIDER A CEMETERY RESOLUTION
The council considered a cemetery resolution for Myra Coop Kendall, Resolution
#2009-132-1 for$1,600.00. Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the resolution
and Councilmember McDonald seconded. All voted for.
D) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his council report. Mr.
Johnson said the Wastewater plant would not make permit this month because of the
excessive rain. He also reported on activities throughout the City.
E) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Matthews moved to go into executive session. Councilmember
Shetron seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from executive session,
Councilmember Matthews moved to re-appoint Ms. Alvada Smart to the Housing
Authority. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. Ms. Smart's term will
expire May 27, 2014.
F) REVIEW PAID BILLS REPORT
The council reviewed the April 2009 Paid Bills report.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh said the 2010 census will be upon us before we know it and
he wants to appoint a committee made up of local citizens to help educate the public on
the importance of a correct census count. The Mayor said anyone who is interested in
serving on the committee needs to contact City Hall.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK