HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-27 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 27, at
5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the
meeting. Councilmember Terrell gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following
councilmembers answered present: R.L. Carpenter, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews,
Matt McDonald, Trula Pectol, Stephen Smart and Paula Terrell. Also present
were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember David Shetron was
absent.
Councilmember Smart moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Matthews seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Terrell moved to approve the prepared agenda with the
addition of an Executive Session. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all
voted for.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
"PRESENTATION FROM MAIN STREET BATESVILLE, BOB GERNER
Mr. Bob Gerner with Main Street Batesville and Mr. Boyd Mayer with the
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program address the council with a power point
presentation regarding the establishment of a Historic District Commission. Mr.
Gerner said Main Street Batesville held a public hearing with most of the
downtown merchants present. He said most of the comments were positive and
that the couple of concerns were addressed.
"CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A HISTORIC DISTRICT
COMMISSION
Councilmember Terrell introduced an ordinance by title only that would
create a Historic District Commission. The City Attorney read the ordinance by
title only. Councilmember Matthews moved to suspend the rules and waive the
second and third readings. Councilmember Terrell seconded and the roll call
count was 7 for and 0 against. Councilmember Terrell moved to adopt the
ordinance. Councilmember Matthews seconded and the roll call count was 7 for
and 0 against. The ordinance was given #2007-11-2.
"CONSIDER BIDS FOR WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The council considered bids for the Water Treatment Facilities
Improvements. City Engineer Damon Johnson said that Engineering firm
McGoodwin, Williams and Yates reviewed the bids and recommend that the City
accept the low bid from Spurlock, Inc. of$974,000.00. Councilmember Smart
moved to accept the low bid. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted
for.
"EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Terrell moved to go into executive session.
Councilmember Smart seconded and all voted for.
Upon returning from executive session, Mayor Elumbaugh said that no
decisions were made.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh informed council of a fixed assets transfer. The Utilities
Department transferred a 1991 Chevy S10, Serial #1 GCCS1920M82 to the
Parks Department.
The Mayor said there will be a Fallen Heroes from Arkansas memorial
displayed at Riverside Park from December 10-12. The memorial is traveling
throughout the State and will consist of a 3'X5' American Flag for each fallen
hero from Arkansas with a white post that will have a picture of each fallen hero
and a short story about each one. There will also be a green wreath with a red
bow for each one. The Mayor encouraged everyone to visit the memorial.
The Mayor invited the council to a retirement party for Mr. Maurice Hagar.
Mr. Hagar is retiring with a little more than 20 years of service as a 911
dispatcher.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that
the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted
for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK