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MARCH 14, 2000
The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on March 14, at
5:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Councilmember Gaither 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 Ford moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended
and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
RESTORATION OF MELBA THEATER
Mr. Terry Chandler addressed the council and told of his current
restoration of the Melba Theater. Mr. Chandler said he hopes to have the
restoration complete within the next couple of months and will open a discount
theater showing second runs and classic movies. His plans now include to be
open on Friday and Saturday and possibly a Sunday Matinee.
ORDINANCE TO CHANGE PROPERTY AT 890 25th STREET FROM R-2
RESIDENTIAL TO C-2 COMMERCIAL
Mayor Biard read an ordinance that would re-zone property located at 890
25th Street from R-2 Residential to C-2 Commercial. Councilmember Cargill
moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second reading.
Councilmember Carpenter seconded and the roll call vote was 7 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 Carpenter seconded and the roll
call was 7 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the third and final
reading. Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the ordinance and
Councilmember Gaither seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0 against.
The ordinance was given # 2000-3-1. Councilmember Gaither moved to adopt
the emergency clause and Councilmember Ford seconded. All voted for.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard told the council of the recent grant approval of$442,000 to
complete the stabilization project on the north banks of the White River. The
project will continue upstream, under the bridge up to Galloway Sand and Gravel.
Mayor Biard told the council the city qualified for a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in financial Reporting for the annual financial report
for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. The Certificate of Achievement is
the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial
reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management. The city will receive a Certificate of
Achievement plaque to display at city hall in about eight weeks.
PAID BILL REPORT
The council was given a copy of the paid bill report and revenue report for
the month ending February 2000.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Insell asked the Mayor to consider doing a study of the
Bayou for pollutants. Mr. Insell made a motion that if the one percent sales tax
passes, that the city contract to have a thorough study done of the Bayou for
pollutants. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK