HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-22 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 1998
The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on September 22,
at 5:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the
meeting. Councilmember Insell gave the invocation. Upon roll call, all the
council answered present. Also present were the City Clerk and the City
Attorney.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the minutes from the last
meeting and Councilmember Pectol seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Gaither moved to approve the prepared agenda as
amended. Councilmember Ford seconded and all voted for.
DISCUSSION OF "TRUCKS PROHIBITED" SIGNS ON MAIN, COLLEGE AND
BOSWELL STREETS
Mr. Elmer Kirk and Attorney Butch Ketz approached the council asking for
them to reconsider the wording on the signs on Main, College and Boswell
Streets. The signs currently read "No trucks or trailers including livestock
vehicles — delivery vehicles excluded". Mr. Ketz said the sign puts a great
burden on citizens in town who own horses and pull horse trailers. He also said
it was hard for those who buy and sell at the sale barn, which is located on lower
Main Street. The Mayor said the original intent for the signs was to prohibit 18-
wheelers from traveling these streets. The weight of the vehicles does extensive
damage to the pavement. The Mayor said he also had several complaints from
citizens on the streets regarding large trucks including livestock trailers.
Councilmember Ford moved to remove the signs and carefully consider new
wording for the signs. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE — THIRD READING
Mayor Biard read the animal control ordinance for the third reading. The
council discussed the wording of the ordinance regarding livestock in the city
limits. It was agreed that the wording needed to be changed, therefore,
Councilmember Gaither moved to table the ordinance until such changes could
be made. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CLOSING CHURCH STREET
Mayor Biard officially opened the public hearing for the purpose of closing
Church Street. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who would like to
speak in regards to the street closing. There being none, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE CHURCH STREET
Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance, which would vacate First,
or Church Street. Mayor Biard read the ordinance and Councilmember
Carpenter moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second
reading. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0
against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the second reading. Councilmember
Insell moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the third
and final reading. Councilmember Cargill seconded and the roll call count was 8
for and 0 against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the final reading and
Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember
Carpenter seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The
ordinance was given # 98-9-2.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO WAVE THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO
PURCHASE A FLAT BET TRUCK FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Mayor Biard read an ordinance that would wave the requirements of competitive
bidding for the purchase of a flatbed truck with dump for the sanitation
department. The Mayor said the city's current truck in a 1970 model and not safe
to operate. The truck, which the city will purchase, is a 1987 International with a
steel flat bed for$14,900.00. Councilmember Pectol moved to suspend the rules
and place the ordinance on the second reading. Councilmember Bone seconded
and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the ordinance for
the second reading and Councilmember Cargill moved to further suspend the
rules and place the ordinance on the final reading. Councilmember Insell
seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the
ordinance for the third reading and Councilmember Insell moved to adopt the
ordinance and Councilmember Cargill seconded. The roll call count was 8 for
and 0 against. The ordinance was given # 98-9-3. Councilmember Cargill
moved to adopt the emergency clause and Councilmember Insell seconded. The
roll call count was 8 for and 0 against.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK