HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-26 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on February 26, at 5:30 PM at
the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember
Ford 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 the City Attorney Scott Stalker.
Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.
Councilmember Watkins seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended.
Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.
DISCUSSION WITH MR. MOYER REGARDING UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY
Mayor Biard opened the floor for discussion with Mr. Billy Moyer, Sr. and Mr.
Ross Jones, Attorney for Mr. Moyer. Mayor Biard noted that Mr. Moyer lives out of
state and Mr. Jones will be appearing for Mr. Moyer in District Court regarding a citation
written by Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure for unsightly property. Mr. Moyer
said the property is currently for sale. He said that if the property sales, he will remove
all the vehicles.
CONTINUATION OF BATESVILLE UTILITIES AND ROCK-MOORE WATER
DISCUSSION
Mr. Jim Whitson, Utility Commission Chairman along with Mr. Ron Bell,
representing Rockmoore Water Association addressed the council to answer any
questions regarding the proposed resolution to purchase a portion of the Rockmoore
Water Association system lying within the city limits of Batesville. Councilmember
Cargill introduced and Mayor Biard read the resolution. Councilmember Cargill moved
to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Bone seconded. All voted for. The
resolution was given#2002-2-1-R.
METER REQUEST ON MITCHELL ROAD
The council considered a meter request for 550 Mitchell Road outside the city
limits. The property is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Copher. There will be no cost to
the city for the installation. Councilmember Cargill moved to grant the meter request and
Councilmember Watkins seconded. All voted for.
ORDINANCE TO RE-ZONE PROPERTIES ON SIDNEY STREET NEAR
WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Councilmember Gaither introduced and Mayor Biard read an ordinance that
would re-zone certain property of James Moore, Patricia Summons, Vernon King, J.L.
Dozier, Bessie Holder, Erin Barnett, Diane McClure and Paul Holland from R-2 to C-1.
Councilmember Watkins moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the
second reading. Councilmember Cargill seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0
against. The Mayor read the ordinance for the second reading and Councilmember
Carpenter moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the final
reading. Councilmember Cargill seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against.
The Mayor read the ordinance for the third and final reading. Councilmember Gaither
moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Carpenter seconded. The roll call
count was 8 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given 42002-2-3.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Ford moved to go into executive session. Councilmember
Gaither seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from executive session, no action
was taken.
CEMETERY RESOLUTION
The council considered a cemetery resolution for Truman Finley, No. 2002-57-1,
for $400.00. Councilmember moved Watkins to approve the resolution and
Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The council was given a copy of the financial statement for the month ending
1/31/2002.
There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Watkins seconded and all voted for.
JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK