HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-08 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
JULY 8, 2008
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on July 8, 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: R.L. Carpenter, Doug Matthews, Matt
McDonald, David Shetron, and Paula Terrell. The City Clerk was also present.
Councilmembers Pectol and Krug and City Attorney Scott Stalker were absent.
Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember McDonald moved to approve the prepared agenda.
Councilmember Shetron seconded and all voted for.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
Councilmember Matthews introduced an ordinance that would amend
ordinance #733 to allow two of the five commission members to live outside the
city limits of Batesville. The City Clerk read the ordinance in full for the first
reading. The ordinance will be placed on the next agenda for the second
reading.
B) MR. MICHAEL FLAUTT AND MS. CONNIE BLEVINS REGARDING THE
CONDEMNATION AT 1089 GRACE STREET
Mayor Elumbaugh asked for Mr. Flautt and Ms. Blevins or their
representatives to come forward to address the council. No one responded.
C) ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Damon Johnson, City Engineer, addressed the council with his report.
He first asked Mr. Bob Farnum with Adjusters International to give the council an
update on the flood disaster recovery progress. Mr. Farnum said things were
going as expected. Representatives from FEMA are going to be in Batesville
tomorrow to review their project work orders. Mr. Johnson brought the council up
to date on the projects through out the city. He said that to date, the city has
received about $15,000.00 on the sale of vehicles and equipment on the
Govdeals.com web site. We have received an invoice for$945.00 for Govdeals
commission on the sales and we still have 4 items listed to sell. Mayor
Elumbaugh asked Mr. Johnson the status on the sewer issues at Ms. Becky
Regan's property at 2015 Carol. Mr. Johnson said they ran the camera all
through the main sewer line on Carol Street and the line is clear. He said all the
service lines that connect to the main line had lots of roots which is the home
owners responsibility.
D) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Terrell moved to go into executive session and
Councilmember Shetron seconded. All voted for. Upon returning from executive
session, Councilmember McDonald moved to appoint Mr. Davy Insell to fill the
remaining term on the council for Ward 4 Position 1. Councilmember Terrell
seconded and all voted for. Mr. Stephen Smart moved out of his elected ward
and resigned at the last meeting. Mr. Insell will be running unopposed for this
position in the November election.
E) PAID BILLS REPORT
The council was given a copy of the paid bills report for June, 2008.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Elumbaugh said he would like to thank all the sponsors that help
with the Celebrate America celebration on the river.
LIAISON REPORTS
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Terrell moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK