HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-12 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
JUNE 12, 2007
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 12, at 5:30 PM
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. At
the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Elumbaugh gave a few words regarding the
passing of Councilmember Jerry Pectol. Mr. Pectol passed away June 1. The
Mayor recognized Mr. Pectol's love for his family and for the City of Batesville
and said that he would be missed by himself and his fellow Councilmembers.
Councilmember Terrell gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following
councilmembers answered present: R.L. Carpenter, Fred Krug, Matt McDonald,
David Shetron, Stephen Smart and Paula Terrell. Also present were the City
Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Matthews was absent.
Councilmember Smart moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Terrell moved to approve the prepared agenda.
Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) INTRODUCTION OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
Mayor Elumbaugh introduced Mr. Kim Looney who was recently appointed
to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Mr. Lackey Moody, Jr. who was
appointed to the Industrial Development Corporation. The Mayor welcomed the
new commissioners and thanked them for serving the City in their capacity.
B) JEFF WAGSTER — SEWER HOOP-UP IN SPRING VALLEY
Mr. Jerry Jeffery with the Batesville Water Utilities addressed the council
on behalf of Mr. Jeff Wagster to ask for the approval for a sewer hook-up in
Spring Valley on Pearl Lane. The City has an easement across their property for
the purposes of constructing and maintaining a sewer line. Councilmember
Terrell moved to grant the connection and Councilmember Shetron seconded.
All voted for.
C) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Smart moved to go into executive session and
Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Terrell moved to
re-appoint Mrs. Nina Womack to the Planning Commission. Councilmember
Smart seconded and all voted for. Mrs. Womack's term will end June 10, 2012.
D) REVIEW PAID BILLS REPORT
The council reviewed the City's paid bills report for the month ending May,
2007.
E) CEMETERY RESOLUTION
The council considered a Cemetery Resolution for Jeff Webb, Resolution
#2007-142-1 for$200.00. Councilmember Smart moved to accept the resolution
and Councilmember Shetron seconded. All voted for.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Elumbaugh said that he has been made aware by the Sanitation
Department that commercial tree trimmers are trimming trees and placing them
by the curb for the city to pick up. The Mayor reminded the public that the City's
policy is to pick up limb that have been trimmed by the home owner and that
commercial tree trimmer must dispose of their own limbs.
The Mayor said there is a work shop for earthquake awareness scheduled
at UACCB for June 28 and 29. He encouraged those interested to attend.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Krug said he contacted the Department of Finance and
Administration and they assured him that they review all sale tax receipts and if a
local business is not collecting the 1/8 cent city sales tax they will notify them and
instruct them to collect the tax.
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