HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-13 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
The Batesville City Council met on February 13, at 5:30 PM at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember
Pectol gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following Councilmembers
answered present; Dana Bone, Jim Cargill, R. L. Carpenter, Robert Ford, Gerald
Gaither, Jim Mitchum, Jerry Pectol and Jim Watkins. Also present was the City
Clerk Denise Johnston. City Attorney Scott Stalker was absent.
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 and
Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for.
TIME REQUESTED BY SHERIFF DAN JOHNSON
Independence County Sheriff Dan Johnson and Chief Deputy John
Hilburn gave the council a copy of a Departmental Activity & Status Report for
the month of January 2001. Chief Deputy Hilburn asked the council to consider a
resolution that would authorize the financing of certain equipment to be used by
the City of Batesville. Because of the passage of Amendment One on the 2000
ballot, cities and counties can borrow money for the purpose of purchasing
equipment as long as the note is paid back within 5 years. Jan Smith with White
River Planning and Development briefly explained the new act. Chief Hilburn
said the county is going to purchase 4 new cars and equipment for the cars
which will cost approximately $100,000. He is asking the City to do the same.
Mayor Biard said the council will take the resolution under advisement and
placed on the next agenda.
ORDINANCE REGARDING SEWER RATES (THIRD READING)
Mayor Biard read the ordinance that would raise the sewer rates in full for
the third reading. He then opened the floor for discussion. After a discussion,
Councilmember Carpenter moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Bone
seconded and the roll call count was 5 for (Bone, Cargill, Carpenter, Mitchum
and Bone) and 3 against (Ford, Gaither and Pectol). The motion carried. The
ordinance was given #2001-2-1.
RESOLUTION REGARDING AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Mayor Biard read a resolution that would adopt a Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan Shortlist for the City of Batesville. Safety Director Sharon Taylor
was present to answer questions regarding the City's compliance with the ADA.
Councilmember Bone moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Cargill
seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #2001-2-1
CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2000 BUDGET
Mayor Biard read an ordinance that would amend the 2000 Budget
adopted on December 14, 1999. Councilmember Bone moved to suspend the
rules and place the ordinance on the second reading. Councilmember Watkins
seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The Mayor read the
ordinance for the second reading and Councilmember Watkins moved to further
suspend the rules and place the ordinance of 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 Bone moved to adopt the
ordinance. Councilmember Gaither seconded and the roll call count was 8 for
and 0 against. The ordinance was given #2001-2-2
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard announced that he has scheduled an Interlocal Law
Enforcement meeting for March 20, at 3:00 P.M. at City Hall.
CONSIDER A CORPORATE AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION FROM THE
CITIZENS BANK TO ALLOW ON LINE BANKING.
Councilmember Watkins moved to approve a Corporate Authorization
Resolution to allow the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk to perform on line
banking with The Citizens Bank of Batesville. Councilmember Bone seconded
and all voted for.
STATE OF THE CITY
As required by law, Mayor Biard gave a State of the City address.
PAID BILLS REPORT
The council was given a copy of the paid bills reports for the month ending
1/31/2001.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK