HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-09 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MAY 9, 2006
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on May 9, 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, John Cooke, Fred Krug,
Doug Matthews, Dana Mynatt, Stephen Smart and Paula Terrell. Also present
were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Pectol was absent.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ms. Faye Martin addressed the council regarding the smoking ordinance.
Ms. Martin said that she was concerned with the enforcement of the ordinance.
She also said that the city parks are currently under utilized and adoption of the
ordinance would only make the use of the parks even less. She also said she
was a part of the Pagan Pride event at the park last year and wanted to know if a
non profit organization would have to pay for the "Event Permit". Mayor Biard
told Ms. Martin that she would have an opportunity to address the council during
the discussion of the smoking ordinance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Cooke moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL SELECT COMMITTEES
Councilmember Matthews gave a brief report from the budget committee
which met last month.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CONSIDER SMOKING ORDINANCE
Councilmember Mynatt introduced an ordinance that would prohibit the
use of tobacco products on all parks and recreational areas owned and leased by
the city. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in full. The council discussed the
ordinance and opened the floor for discussion. Councilmember Mynatt moved to
suspend the rules for the second and third readings. Councilmember Carpenter
seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 1 (Smart) against.
Councilmember Mynatt moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember
Carpenter seconded. The roll call was 3 (Krug, Matthews and Mynatt) for and 4
(Carpenter, Cooke, Smart and Terrell) against. The motion failed.
NEW BUSINESS
DETAILS ON THE NEW ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY
Mr. Herman Lee addressed the council. The council was given a drawing
of the new animal control facility.
DETAILS ON THE SALES TAX PROPOSAL — FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Danny Russell and Assistant Chief Brent Gleghorn addressed
the council to explain the fire department's sales tax proposal. The fire
department is accruing signatures from registered voters in the city limits of
Batesville to place a 1/8 cent city sales tax proposal on the November General
Election. The tax has a 5 year sunset clause.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Smart moved to go into executive session.
Councilmember Matthews seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from
executive session, Councilmember Cooke moved to reappoint Ronnie Hampton
to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Matthews seconded and all voted
for. Mr. Hampton's term will expire 6/10/2011.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET FOR PLANNING COMMISSION — DANA
MYNATT
Ms. Mynatt said the Planning Commission is in need of a budget for
several areas. The city recently adopted a new map and will be making changes
frequently at a cost of$60.00 per hour. Also the Planning Commission would like
to hire a City Planner to help in the future growth for the City.
ACTIVITY AND STATUS REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
The council was given a copy of the April Departmental Activity and Status
Report from the Sheriff's Department.
PAID BILLS REPORT
The council was given a copy of the April paid bills report.
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
Councilmember Smart gave the council a quote for a Dell 2400MP
Projector. The quite was $1,633.42. Councilmember Mynatt moved to purchase
the projector and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFERS AND DISPOSALS FROM FIXED ASSETS
The City Clerk notified the council of the following transfers and disposals
from the City's fixed assets;
1991 Bronco from Streets to Cemetery
Flatbed Dump Truck from Sanitation to Streets
John Deere F725 mower from Streets to Cemetery
John Deere GT245 mower from Cemetery to Streets
Dewalt drill —junked out of Streets
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that
the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Terrell seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK