HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-24 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 24, 1998
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 24, 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. The City Clerk was also present.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda and
Councilmember Mitchum seconded. All voted for.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CONDEMNATION OF THE LANDER'S
THEATER BUILDING
Mayor Biard officially opened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
the condemnation of the Lander's Theater building located on Main Street. The
floor was opened for discussion. There being no discussion, the public meeting
was closed.
TOBACCO FREE COALITION PRESENTATION
A large group supporting the Tobacco Free Coalition attended the council
meeting. Ms. Amanda Roberts spoke on behalf of the group. The group showed
a short video regarding restaurants with non-smoking policies. An ordinance that
would establish smoke-free areas within the city limits of Batesville was
introduced by Councilmember Carpenter. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in full.
The coalition had approximately 350 support letters. Several members of the
group spoke on behalf of the ordinance. A youth group STUN (Stop Tobacco
Use Now) also addressed the council. Councilmember Ford moved to place the
ordinance on the agenda for the next meeting. Councilmember Carpenter
seconded and all voted for.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Insell moved to go into executive session and
Councilmember Mitchum seconded. All voted for. After returning from executive
session the Mayor announced that instead of hams, the city would give the
employees a cash bonus in an amount to be determined by the Mayor.
1999 BUDGET PRESENTATION
The council was given a copy of the proposed budget for 1999. The
Mayor went over several items for the council's information. The Mayor asked
the council to look over the budget and be prepared to adopt the 1999 budget
ordinance at the next meeting.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Clerk said the city advertised for bids for the 1998 audit. The city
received 3 bids and the Clerk and Mayor suggest the city accept the low bid from
Hughes, Welch, and Milligan. Councilmember Bone moved to accept the low bid
and Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for.
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