HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-02-24 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
The Batesville City Council met on February 27, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal
Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember Gaither 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 were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and City
Attorney Scott Stalker.
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 Cargill seconded. All voted for.
CONSIDER RUNNING WATER LINES AT THE AIRPORT
Water Utility Manager Larry Tharnish and Airport Manager Mary Amos
addressed the council in regards to running 8" water lines to the new hanger located on
the West side of the North/South runway. Ms. Amos said currently there is no fire
protection for most of the airport hangers because of the lack of water pressure. Mr.
Tharnish said the airport will be paying for the supplies and the County has also agreed
to help with in kind work. The water utility will only be out for the use of their equipment
and labor. The utility commission has agreed to help in the project but would like the
council's blessing before proceeding. Councilmember Watkins moved to grant the
council's approval and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for.
REFINANCING OF UTILITY BONDS
Utility Commission Chairperson Robin Brock and Mr. Edmond Hurst with Crews
and Associates addressed the council to answer any questions the council may have in
regards to a resolution to refinance utility bonds. Councilmember Bone introduced the
resolution that would authorize the sale of bonds to refund the City's outstanding water
and sewer revenue bonds, series 1995. Mayor Biard read the resolution.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the resolution and Councilmember Watkins
seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #2001-2-2.
TRADING AND PURCHASING CID VEHICLE
The Mayor informed the council that the Sheriff's Department has located a 1997
Chevrolet Malibu with 29,987 miles for $9,849.00 for the CID. The car is for sale at
Stanley Wood Chevrolet. The Sheriff's Department is asking to trade in a 1995
Chevrolet Corsica from the Metro fleet on the purchase. The Mayor said according to
the Internet, the Corsica should be valued between $1,600 to $2,500 depending on the
condition of the car. Stanley Woods has offered the city $2,600 for the Corsica, bring
the purchase price for the Malibu to $7,249. The Mayor said they are budgeted for the
car and the price is just under the budgeted amount. Councilmember Watkins moved to
trade in the Corsica and purchase the Malibu. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all
voted for.
PAY FOR REPAIRS OF RESERVE VEHICLES
Mayor Biard said after talking to the City Attorney, he recommends paying for the
repairs made to the two reserve units out of this year's Sheriff's Volunteer Force line
item. The Mayor said the work was done last year by Smart's Auto Repair and the bills
need to be paid. Councilmember Cargill moved to pay the bills and Councilmember
Watkins seconded. All voted for.
DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL VEHICLES FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Chief John Hilburn addressed the council to request the City to purchase 4 new
vehicles to be financed through White River Planning and Development. After a
discussion, Councilmember Cargill introduced and Mayor Biard read a resolution that
would authorize the financing of certain equipment to be used by the City of Batesville,
authorizing the execution and delivery of a promissory note between Batesville and
White River Planning and Development District authorizing and prescribing other
matters relating to the equipment and the purchase thereof. Councilmember Cargill
moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Gaither seconded. Mr. Ford said he
would like to talk with the Sheriff before committing to this 4-year contract and moved to
table the resolution. Councilmember Mitchum seconded and the roll call count was 5
for (Ford, Gaither, Mitchum Pectol and Watkins) and 3 against (Bone, Cargill and
Carpenter). The motion passed. Mr. Mike Clark from white River Planning and
Development said that passing the resolution only gives the Mayor the authority to start
the process for the loan. The council would still have to approve the final loan. Mr.
Hilburn also said that as of two weeks ago, the State only had 30 vehicles left and he
ordered 4 of those for the county. He said if he has to wait until the next meeting, the
State might be out of the cars. In light on the new information, Councilmember Ford
move to remove the resolution from the table and Councilmember Mitchum seconded.
All voted for. Councilmember Cargill then moved to adopt the resolution and
Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #2001-2-3.
DISCUSSION OF TAXI FRANCHISE
Mr. Robert Smith asked the council to grant him a taxi franchise. Mr. Smith
submitted an application with the necessary information. After a brief discussion, the
council asked the Mayor to check references and do a background check on Mr. Smith.
Councilmember Watkins moved to grant the franchise and Councilmember Bone
seconded. All voted for. Mayor Biard told Mr. Smith he would need to supply to the
Clerk's office with the necessary information as required by the city's ordinance. Mayor
Biard said after the City receives all the information and if the references are
satisfactory he will then sign off on the taxi franchise.
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Biard said the moving of dispatch should be complete next Monday. He
said the total cost will be between $30,000 to $35,000 and can be paid out of the CMRS
fund. Mayor Biard asked for a motion to pay for the dispatch moving costs from the
CMRS fund. Councilmember Gaither so moved and Councilmember Watkins
seconded. All vote for.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK