HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-29 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 29, 2005
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 29, at 5:30
PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Krug 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.
Councilmember Matthews moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Mynatt seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Terrell moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended.
Councilmember Smart seconded and all voted for.
REPORT ON COUNCILMEMBER PECTOL
Councilmember Krug reported to the council that he had visited with
Councilmember Jerry Pectol the previous Sunday and he was doing very well. He
hopes to return to the council in December.
RESOLUTION WITH PUTIAN CITY, CHINA
Councilmember Terrell introduced a resolution to establish relations with
Putian City, China to enhance common goals between their city and Batesville. Dr.
Gary Buckner, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Batesville addressed the council and
explained the concept of having "sister city relations" with Putian City and its Mayor,
Yi Zhan. Mayor Biard read the resolution and Councilmember Smart moved that it be
adopted. Councilmember Cooke seconded and all voted for. The resolution was
given # 2005-11-1-R.
SECOND READING OF PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE
Mayor Biard read the proposed sign ordinance by title only for the second
reading. The Mayor then opened the floor for council comments and comments from
the audience. After a brief discussion, the Mayor said the ordinance will be placed on
the next meetings agenda for the third and final reading.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS OF ALL CITY ORDINANCES
Mayor Biard read the ordinance to establish penalties for violations of all city
ordinances by title only for the second reading. After a discussion, Councilmember
Carpenter moved to suspend the third reading. Councilmember Cooke seconded
and the roll call count was 6 for and 1 (Mynatt) against. Councilmember Carpenter
then moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Smart seconded and the roll
call count was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given # 2005-11-1.
CONSIDER PARTY PRIMARIES FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Mayor Biard asked the council their preference on next year's municipal
elections. Those wanting to run in the party primary were Terrell, Carpenter, Cooke
and Matthews. Smart, Krug and Mynatt voted to run as Independents. The majority
was for party primaries for the 2006 municipal elections.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE ANIMAL CONTROL FEES
Councilmember Terrell introduced an ordinance that will amend Ordinance
#98-10-1 and raise the fees for animal control. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in
full. Councilmember Terrell moved to suspend the second and third readings.
Councilmember Cooke seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against.
Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Smart
seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The Ordinance was given #
2005-11-2.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO INCREASE CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES
Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution setting permit and
inspection fees for plumbing, electrical, heating, venting air-conditioning, and
refrigeration. Mayor Biard read the resolution in full and Councilmember Smart
moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Krug seconded and all voted for.
The resolution was given #2005-11-2-R.
CONSIDER 2006 BUDGET
The council reviewed the proposed 2006 budget. After a couple of changes,
Councilmember Cooke introduced an ordinance to adopt the budget. Mayor Biard
read the ordinance in full. Councilmember Smart moved to suspend the second and
third readings and Councilmember Matthews seconded. The roll call count was 7 for
and 0 against. Councilmember Carpenter moved to adopt the 2006 budget
ordinance and Councilmember Cooke seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0
against. The ordinance was given #2005-11-3
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Mayor asked the council if they wanted to continue as in the past to
cancel the seconded meeting in December. Councilmember Matthews moved to
cancel the December 27th council meeting. Councilmember Smart seconded and all
voted for.
Mayor Biard told the council that the Highway Department traffic count did not
meet the requirements for a stop light at the intersection of 30th and Harrison Streets.
There being no further business, Councilmember Smart moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Terrell seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK