HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-11 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 1998
The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on August 11, at
5:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Pectol gave the invocation. Upon roll call, all the council
answered present except for Councilmember Carpenter. Also present were the
City Clerk and the City Attorney.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the minutes from the last
meeting and Councilmember Ford seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as
amended. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.
TEAMWORK ARKANSAS
Mr. Mike Maulden, Ms. Sherry McKenzie, and Mr. Les Frenzley with
Entergy addressed the council and presented the City with a Teamwork
Arkansas plaque. Mr. Maulden expressed his appreciation for the teamwork and
partnership with Entergy has with the City.
DISCUSSION ON CONDEMNATION ISSUE REGARDING 528 WYCOUGH
STREET
Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure discussed the condemnation
proceedings to remove the structure located at 528 Wycough Street. Mr.
McClure said the City would remove the structure, keep a record of the expenses
accrued from the removal, and place a lien on the property through the tax
assessor's office. Councilmember Bone moved for Mr. McClure to take the
proper legal steps to abate the nuisance, videotape all the items inside the
structure, and notify the land owner to removed all the personal items before the
demolition begins.
PARKING ON CASE STREET BETWEEN 17TH AND 18TH STREET
The council again discussed the parking situation on Case Street between
17th and 18th Streets. Councilmember Gaither moved to paint white lines
marking the boundaries of the street and place "No Blocking Street" signs on
both sides of the Street. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Insell moved to go into executive session and
Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for.
No action was taken from the executive session.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard said to construct a new skateboard ramp would cost around
$11,000.00. Mayor said that approximately 25 to 30 kids use the ramp. He said
that the council could discuss the mater at a later meeting.
The Mayor said the cost to Rip-Rap the White River banks will cost more
that projected. The cost will be approximately $470,000 with the Cities portion
being $164,000. The Water Utility will pay half of the $164,000 leaving the City
with $82,250, which is $12,250 more than was budgeted.
CONSIDER A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH HEIGHTS,
BAKER AND BAYOU STREETS
Mayor Biard asked the council to consider placing a stop sign on Bayou
Street at the intersection of North Heights, Baker and Bayou Streets.
Councilmember Gaither moved to place the stop sign and Councilmember Pectol
seconded. All vote for.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND YEAR END AUDIT REPORT
The council was given a copy of the 1997 audit report and June and July
financial statements.
REVIEW BILLS
After a review of the bills, Councilmember Insell moved that they be paid
and Councilmember Pectol seconded. All voted for.
CEMETERY RESOLUTION
The council considered a cemetery resolution, #8-223-1, in the amount of
$200.00, for William E. Davis. Councilmember Bone moved to accept the
resolution and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK