HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-09 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on February 9, at
5:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Ford gave the invocation. Upon roll call, all the council
answered present. Also present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda and
Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for.
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL TRUCKS,
TRAILERS, AND LIVESTOCK VEHICLES ON CERTAIN STREETS
Mayor Biard read an ordinance that would prohibit commercial trucks,
trailers, and livestock vehicles on certain streets in Batesville. The streets
include Main Street from St. Louis Street to its western terminus; College Street
from St. Louis to its intersection with Central Avenue; and Boswell Street from St.
Louis Street to its intersection with Harrison Street. Councilmember Cargill
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. Councilmember Gaither
moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the third 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 Insell
moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Cargill seconded. The roll
call count was 7 for and 1 (Ford) against. The ordinance was given #99-2-1.
Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the emergency clause and
Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Ford)
against. The motion carried.
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A RENTAL AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE A DUMPSTER TRUCK
Mayor Biard read a resolution that would allow the City to enter into a
rental agreement to purchase a Dumpster truck on a lease to purchase plan.
Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember
Gaither seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #99-2-1.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard said that Riverside sustained approximately $2,000 worth of
damage last Saturday night. Someone drove over several trees and broke the
globes on the new decorative light posts. The council asked the Mayor to invite
the Sheriff to the next meeting to discuss the vandalism problems at the parks.
PARKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Mayor Biard asked the council to consider the re-appointment of Cindy Wade to
the Parks Commission. Councilmember Insell moved to re-appoint Ms. Wade
and Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for. Ms. Wade's term will be
from 1-10-99 to 1-10-2004.
COMMITTEE TO STUDY RADIO STATION PROPERTY
The Mayor asked for volunteers to study the appropriate use for the radio
station and the building on the property. Councilmember Insell, Bone, Mitchum
and Ford volunteered for the committee.
REVIEW BILLS
After a review of the bills, Councilmember Bone moved that they be paid.
Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Ford asked the council to consider placing stop signs on
Neeley Street at 23rd Street to make the intersection a 4-way stop. Mr. Ford said
he has had another call requesting the stop sign at the intersection. Mr. Ford
moved to place the stop signs and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. The roll
call count was 3 for (Ford, Gaither, and Pectol) and 5 against (Bone, Cargill,
Carpenter, Insell and Mitchum). The motion failed.
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