HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-09 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on November 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 except Councilmember Bone. Also present were the City
Clerk and the City Attorney.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting and Councilmember Ford seconded. All voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda.
Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
PRESENTATION BY AIRPORT COMMISSION
Airport Commissioner Steve Bryant addressed the council regarding the
recent improvements made to the airport and proposed improvements for the
future. Mr. Bryant said the improvements made this year have brought
approximately 1.2 million dollars in revenues to the City. Mr. Bryant asked the
council to consider the Airport when appropriating funds for the 2000 budget.
LANDERS THEATHER
On November 4, a portion of the Landers Theater collapsed and fell
damaging a warehouse and heat and air system belonging to Schwegman's
Office Supply. Mr. Terry King, owner of Schwegman's, was at the meeting. Mr.
King said something needed to be done with the building mainly because of the
danger. He said he agreed with Councilmember Bone with keeping the facade of
the building intact. The Mayor asked the media to relay to the public the fact that
the property is for sale and welcomes input from the citizens regarding the
property.
PROPERTY AT 20TH AND MAPLE STREETS
Mayor Baird said he was notified last week that Mr. Ballard, the owner of
the burned house at 20th & Maple Streets, was putting siding on the house. The
Mayor said the new siding was being placed over the burned siding. The council
looked at pictures of the property before the siding was put on and after the
siding was put on. Mr. Ballard said he just received a settlement from his
insurance company. Mr. McClure said since the property has been condemned,
the council would have to give an extension to Mr. Ballard in order to issue a
building permit. Councilmember Cargill moved to give Mr. Ballard an extension
of 30 days to bring the house up to code. Councilmember Insell seconded and
all voted for.
RESOLUTION: 2000 PARTY PRIMARIES
Mayor Biard read a resolution that would enable candidates in the City of
Batesville to run in a party primary for the 2000 election. Councilmember Cargill
moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Pectol seconded. All voted
for except Councilmember Insell. The resolution was given #99-11-1.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard said an Interlocal Agreement Meeting has been scheduled for
November 23, at 10:00 A.M. at City Hall.
A.D.A. REPORT
Mrs. Sharon Taylor, City Safety Director, addressed the council regarding
the A.D.A. Lawsuit filed against Batesville and several other cities in Arkansas.
Mrs. Taylor said the most expensive part in becoming A.D.A compliant will be the
sidewalks in the downtown area. All of the Departments in the City need work to
become compliant. Mrs. Taylor said the Parks Department has several areas
that need to be corrected and some have already been completed. The Mayor
said funds will have to be appropriated in the 2000 budget to work on becoming
A.D.A. compliant.
REVIEW BILLS
After a review of the bills, Councilmember Insell moved to pay the bills and
Councilmember Gaither 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