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JUNE 27, 2006
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 27, at 5:30 PM
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Smart gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following
councilmembers answered present: R.L. Carpenter, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews,
Dana Mynatt, Stephen Smart and Paula Terrell. Also present were the City Clerk
and the City Attorney. Councilmembers Cooke and Pectol were absent.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
Mayor Biard opened the floor for citizen comments. Mrs. Billie Jett of
Batesville said she thought the recent trip to China that the Mayor and
Councilmember Matthews made was good for our city and money well spent.
ROUTINE BUSINESS
"APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Mynatt moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Krug seconded. All voted for.
NEW BUSINESS
"PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE ZONING
CODE CONCERNING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
The council was given a copy of a proposed ordinance that would amend
the recently adopted sexually oriented businesses. The council said they would
like time to review the ordinance and consider it at the next meeting.
"PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CHANGE ZONING FROM 1-1 TO C-1 AT THE
CORNER OF CHANEY DRIVE AND MYERS STREET
Councilmember Mynatt introduced an ordinance that would re-zone
certain property located at the corner of Chaney Drive and Myers Street. The
request was made by First Southern Bank. Mayor Biard read the ordinance and
Councilmember Matthews moved to suspend the second and third readings.
Councilmember Mynatt seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 0 against.
Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember
Mynatt seconded. The roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. The ordinance
was given #2006-6-2.
**CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Mayor Biard said the city had cleaned up the property at 406 College
Heights and had prepared a statement of the charges. He said he would get the
statement to the City Attorney who will send a letter along with the statement.
Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure said he visited with the City
Attorney regarding the property at State and Lilly Streets. Mr. Stalker said if the
city choose to remove the items from the property the city should store the items
and give the owner notice and reasonable time to reclaim the items. The council
discussed the cost of storing the items. Councilmember Terrell moved for Mr.
McClure to gather prices and present the council with a couple of options to
consider at the next meeting. Councilmember Mynatt seconded and all voted for.
**EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Matthews moved to go into executive session and
Councilmember Mynatt seconded. All voted for.
Upon returning from executive session, Mayor Biard said the council
wishes to wait until the next meeting to make an appointment to the Planning
Commission. Mayor Biard said that he received a letter of resignation from
Councilmember John Cooke to be effective June 30th. Mr. Cooke is moving out
of the City limits Batesville therefore is resigning his position. Councilmember
Smart moved to appoint David Shetron to Mr. Cooke's position. Mr. Cooke did
not run for re-election and Mr. Shetron recently won the position in the May
primary election and would be assuming the seat on January 1, 2007.
Councilmember Krug seconded and all voted for. Mr. Shetron will be sworn in on
July 3 by Judge Bill Hicks.
COMMENTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
Regarding the Southside Incorporation, Mr. Stalker said he would have a
motion and notice of appeal ready tomorrow or Thursday to be filled in Circuit
Court.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"REVIEW OF CHINA TRIP
Councilmember Matthews gave a one hour slide presentation of the
recent China trip.
There being no further business, Councilmember Krug moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Mynatt seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK