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NOVEMBER 14, 2000
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 14, at
5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting.
Mr. Nick Baxter with the Batesville Water Utility 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 previous
meeting. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Insell moved to approve the prepared agenda and
Councilmember Ford seconded. All voted for.
ANIMAL APPRECIATION PRESENTATION FROM ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Control Officer Bill Burrus and Mrs. Bev Finch with the
Independence County Humane Society presented plaques of appreciation to Mr.
Tim Cowgur, Ms. Catherine Jefferies and Mr. Wesley Winkle all with Wal-Mart
and Mrs. Pat Jones, representing the Jones Family, Ms. Shelly Garth, Ms.
Rebecca Payne and Ms. Kristy Campbell all with the Batesville Guard. Mr.
Burrus personally thanked Wal-Mart and the Guard for all the support they have
given the Batesville Animal Control Department.
PRESENTATION BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mrs. Debbie Allen, Director of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce,
and Mr. Woody Castleberry, board member, addressed the council. Several
handouts were given to the council. Ms. Allen said the chamber was reducing
their request from the City for the year 2001 to $15,000.00. She said that the
Chambers goal was to be total funded by private contribution within the next few
years.
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Dr. Don Gillchrist, Chairman of the Airport Commission, addressed the
council to discuss the financial needs of the City's Airport. Dr. Gillchrist said it
would help the airports finances if the City could put the airport manager on its
payroll. The salary is $22,000.00. If the city would agree to Dr. Gillchrist
request, the total request from the airport will be $42,000.00.
PRESENTATION OF FIRST READING ON UTILITY WATER RATES
Councilmember Cargill introduced an ordinance that would repeal
ordinance # 91-1-3 fixing rates for water to be furnished by the waterworks
system of the City of Batesville. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in full.
PRESENTATION OF FIRST READING ON UTILITY SEWER RATES
Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance that would amend
ordinance # 90-12-1 with respect to the establishment of rates for sewer services
and other matters. The Mayor read the ordinance in full. The council then
listened to a presentation by the water utility. Councilmember Carpenter moved
to take a 10 minute break and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for.
The presentation resumed and the Mayor noted that the public hearing regarding
the utility increase is scheduled for the next council meeting.
SECOND READING ON ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Councilmember Ford moved to place the ordinance on the second
reading. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for. The Mayor read the
ordinance and Councilmember Cargill moved to place the ordinance on the third
and final reading. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and the roll call count
was 8 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the final reading and
Councilmember Ford moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Pectol
seconded and the roll call count was 3 for (Ford, Pectol and Carpenter) and 5
against (Bone, Cargill, Gaither, Insell and Mitchum). The motion failed.
DISCUSSION OF EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
Councilmember Insell moved to put the discussion of the employee
handbook on the next council meeting and Councilmember Bone seconded. All
voted for.
CEMETERY RESOLUTION
The council considered a cemetery resolution for David L. Cunningham,
#2000-319-1, for$800.00. The resolution being in order, Councilmember Insell
moved to adopt and Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for.
PAID BILLS REPORT
The council was given a copy of the paid bills reports for the month ending
October 31, 2000.
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