HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-08 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
DECEMBER 8, 1998
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on December 8, at 5:30
P.M. at the Batesville Municipal Building. Mayor Biard presided over the
meeting. Councilmember Ford gave the invocation. Upon roll call, all the council
answered present except Councilmember Gaither. Also present were the City
Clerk and the City Attorney.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the minutes from the last
meeting. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda and
Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
PRESENTATION TO BEVERLY FINCH WITH THE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
HUMANE SOCIETY
Mayor Biard presented a plaque to Ms. Beverly Finch for her many hours
of dedicated service to animal care in Batesville and Independence County.
PRESENTATION TO BRETT DINGLER WITH PEPSI
Mayor Biard presented Mr. Brett Dingler with a plaque for his outstanding
contribution to athletics for the City of Batesville.
PRESENTATION TO CITY ATTORNEY ERIC HANCE
Mayor Biard presented Eric Hance with a plaque for his 12 years of
outstanding service as City Attorney. Mr. Hance did not run for re-election.
ATTORNEY GARY VINSON REPRESENTING THE LANDERS THEATRE
Mr. Gary Vinson addressed the City Council regarding saving the Landers
Theatre building. Mr. Vinson said Mr. William Langston would like to use the
front of the building as a computer store and in lieu of rent he will clean up and
repair the rest of the building. Mr. Langston also addressed the council and said
he has experience with demolition and can do most of the work himself. Most of
the work will be done on weekends when there is less traffic. He also has means
of hauling off the debris. Mr. Vinson asked the council to postpone the resolution
for condemnation and give Mr. Langston the opportunity to restore the building.
Mayor Biard asked Mr. Langston to take out liability insurance while the work is
being performed. Councilmember Ford moved to place the condemnation
proceeding on hold while Mr. Langston pursues the endeavor of restoration on
the Landers Theatre building, provide proof of liability insurance and to report
back to the council on January 12 with the progress of the restoration.
Councilmember Bone seconded and all voted for except Councilmember
Carpenter. The Mayor said as soon as the City receives the proof of insurance,
Mr. Langston could proceed.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SMOKE-FREE AREAS IN THE
CITY— 2ND READING
Councilmember Bone moved to suspend the rules and read the title only
of an ordinance that would establish smoke-free areas in the City of Batesville.
Councilmember Carpenter seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0
against. Mayor Biard read the ordinance for the second reading. Ms. Amanda
Roberts and Ms. Angela Dugger with the Tobacco Free Coalition again
addressed the council with information from other cities who have adopted clean
air ordinances. The floor was opened for discussion. The third reading of the
ordinance will be January 12.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 1999 BUDGET
Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance that will provide for the
adoption for the City of Batesville a budget for the twelve months beginning
January 1, 1999. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in full and Councilmember
Cargill moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second
reading. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0
against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the second reading. Councilmember
Bone moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the third
reading. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0
against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the final reading. Councilmember
Insell moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Bone seconded. The
roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given #98-12-1.
CONDEMNATION OF GENEVA BARLOW PROPERTY ON WYCOUGH
STREET
Mayor Biard said the City was ready to proceed with the condemnation of
the Geneva Barlow property on Wycough Street. Councilmember Pectol moved
to start the tear down of the structure. Councilmember Insell seconded and all
voted for.
APPOINTMENT TO AIRPORT COMMISSION
Mayor Biard asked the council to confirm the appointment of Diane
Lamberth to the Airport Commission. Councilmember Mitchum moved to
approve the appointment and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
Ms. Lamberth term will be from 11/09/98 through 11/09/2003.
REVIEW BILLS
After a review of the bills, Councilmember Insell moved that the bills be
paid and Councilmember Ford 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