HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-11-08 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 8t" at 5:30 pm at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Councilmember
Henley gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following Councilmembers answered
present; Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Sonya Crafton, Margaret Henley, Paige Hubbard,
Doug Matthews, Chris Poole and David Shetron. Also present were the City Clerk
Denise Johnston and City Attorney Tim Meitzen.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Beller seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) RECOGNIZE THE BHS ROBOTICS TEAM
Mayor Elumbaugh recognized the Batesville High School Robotics Team for their
first place trophy at the Regional/State Competition and also the Rookie Team of
the Year Trophy. The team's Senior Faculty Advisor, Mr. Ausitn Muse and three
of his students accepted Certificates of Achievement and then gave the council a
demonstration of their robot. Mr. Muse thanked FutureFuels for their
contributions to the school's robotics program and said the team is well underway
in planning for the next competition.
B) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council with his monthly department
report. Chief Cockrill said accidents within the city are down for the month of
October. Councilmember Bryant asked if the accidents are more prevalent in a
particular area of the city. Chief Cockrill said the accidents are random, with no
particular area of reason to fault.
C) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council for his monthly report. Mr.
Johnson said everything is "business as usual". Crews have been working
around Pfeiffer in search of a water leak.
D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution to adopt the Independence
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan with intent to participate and to
work toward becoming a safer community. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution in full.
After a discussion, Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Henley seconded and the electronic roll call count was 8 for and
0 against. The resolution was given #2016-11-01-R.
E) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Bryant moved to go into executive session. Councilmember
Henley seconded and all voted for.
Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Matthews moved to
appoint Mr. Lee Conditt to the Public Facilities Board. Councilmember Henley
seconded and all voted for. Mr. Conditt's term will expire November, 2021.
Councilmember Beller moved to re-appoint Mr. Stephen Smart to the Airport
Commission. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. Mr. Smart's
appointment will expire November, 2021.
F) REVIEW OF THE PAID BILLS REPORT AND SEPTEMBER, 2016 FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
The council was given a copy of the October, 2016 paid bills report and the
September, 2016 financial statements for review.
FIXED ASSETS REMOVAL
City Clerk Denise Johnston gave the council a list of fixed assets to be removed
from the city's assets. Four police department vehicles were sold on GovDeals. They
include a 1999 Ford, unit#507 for$860.00, a 2001 Ford, unit#527 for$1,129.82, a
2007 Chevrolet, unit#538 for$806.25, and a 2007 Chevrolet, unit#539 for$1,612.50.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh said there is a need for one or more street lights on Mountain
Ridge Street. After a discussion, Councilmember Beller moved for the City Engineer to
locate the appropriate areas to place street lights on Mountain Ridge Street and to
accept the engineer's recommendation. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted
for.
Mayor Elumbaugh asked Parks Director Jeff Owens to give the council an update
on the Community Center and Aquatics Park. Mr. Owens said all the trades are back
on site which include new plumbers and HVAC workers. GAG hired the new sub-
contractors. Work is progressing at a good pace now. Mr. Owens said he is hoping the
facilities are compete in 12 to 16 weeks.
LIAISON REPORTS
Councilmember Matthews said he had a great trip to Ghana and established our
new Sister City. He also said he would have a slide presentation ready for the next
council meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Bryant asked the Clerk how the sales tax are doing this year.
Ms. Johnston said both the county and city sales taxes are up over 4% for the year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no more business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK