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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-06-25 MINUTES OF COUNCIL JUNE 25, 2002 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 25, 2002 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: Jim Mitchum, Jerry Pectol, Paula Terrell, Jim Watkins, R.L. Carpenter, Robert Ford and Gerald Gaither. Also present were the Deputy City Clerk Brenda Riley and the City Attorney Scott Stalker. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for. REQUEST FROM JEFF PENDER, ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TO ATTEND OUT OF STATE TRAINING The Mayor introduced Jeff Pender, the new Animal Control Officer. The Mayor informed the council that Mr. Pender needed the their approval to travel to Atlanta, Georgia the week of July 8-12, 2002 to attend the National Animal Control Training Academy. Councilmember Watkins moved to approve the out of state training. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE GUNS FOR OFFICERS Sheriff Dan Johnson and Chief Deputy John Hilburn addressed the council to request that $14,500.00 be approved to purchase 22 Glock pistols for the metro officers. Sheriff Johnson told the council that approximately $15,942.12 had been saved from the payroll line item in the metro budget due to an officer being on military leave. Sheriff Johnson asked the council to transfer $14,500.00 to the small equipment line item in the metro budget. Councilmember Cargill moved to approve the transfer. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for. THIRD READING OF ORDINANCE CONCERNING PETITION BY PRO-DENTEC TO ANNEX PROPERTY AT 500 WHITE DRIVE Mayor Biard read the ordinance of the petition by Pro-Dentec to annex property at 500 White Drive for the third reading. Councilmember Watkins moved to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Terrell seconded. The roll call was 8 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given 42002-6-1. Councilmember Carpenter moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY AT 9TH & OAK STREETS The Mayor opened the floor for a public hearing for condemnation of property at 9Th & Oak Streets. Chad McClure Code Enforcement Officer showed the council a video of the property which is owned by Mr. Larry Little. The council questioned Mr. McClure about the progress that had been made at the property. Mr. McClure told the council that very little work had been done. Mr. Little was present and told the council that he had been working on the house but it would take more time to bring up to code. The Mayor asked Mr. Little how much more time he would need and he said that maybe two more months. The public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE STRUCTURE AT 9TH & OAK STREETS Councilmember Cargill introduced a resolution condemning the structure at 9th & Oak Streets owned by Mr. Larry Little. Mayor Biard read the resolution and Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for. The resolution was given 42002-6-2-R. Mr. Little was told that he would only have 30 days to bring the structure up to code or it would be torn down at the his expense or a lien would be placed on the property if the City had to have it removed. CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATES OF UNSIGHTLY PROPERTY -1680 PICKENS AND 2598 CASE Chad McClure updated the council on two different properties that he has been working on. The first is located at 1680 Pickens owned by Mr. Dickey Sisk. Mr. McClure showed the council video of the property and told them that he had been in contact with the property owner. Councilmember Watkins moved to begin condemnation proceedings. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for. The second property is located at 2598 Case owned by Bradley Cooper and Jerry Waugh Rental, Inc. Councilmember Gaither moved to begin condemnation proceedings. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for. PUBLIC HEARING ON AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS Mayor Biard opened the floor for a public hearing on the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in the amount of$1,600,000. The purpose of these bonds would be to make certain improvements and extensions to the Batesville Water facilities. Mr. Ryan Bowman with Friday, Eldridge and Clark, Mr. Edmond Hurst with Crews & Associates and Mr. Mark Skelton with The Citizens Bank were present to answer questions. Mr. Ryan Bowman along with Mr. Skelton and Mr. Husrt explained in limited detail about how the issuance of revenue bonds would be financed. Mr. Jim Reid with the Batesville Water Commission and Mr. Larry Tharnish with the Batesville Water Utilities both addressed the council and explain what the bonds would be used for. The public hearing was closed. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS Councilmember Carpenter introduced an ordinance authorizing the issuance of water and sewer revenue bonds in the amount of$1,600,000. Mr. Ryan Bowman with Friday, Eldridge and Clark read the ordinance with the exception of pages 3-6 which were the (Form of Bond) which were presented in writing. Councilmember Watkins moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second reading by title only. Councilmember Cargill seconded and the roll call was 8 for 0 against. The ordinance title was read and Councilmember Cargill moved to further suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the third and final reading. Councilmember Pectol seconded and the roll call was 8 for 0 against. The ordinance title was read and Councilmember Watkins moved that the ordinance be adopted. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and the roll call was 8 for 0 against. The ordinance was given 42002-6-2. Councilmember Gaither moved to adopt the emergency clause and Councilmember Terrell seconded and all voted for. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND UTILITIES COMMISSION Councilmember Mitchum made a motion to go into executive session. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from executive, Councilmember Gaither moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Donnie Creighton to the Planning Commission. Mr. Creighton will replace Mr. Alan Bufford whose term has expired. Councilmember Ford seconded and all voted for. Mr. Creighton's term will run from 6/10/2002— 6/10/2007. Councilmember Watkins moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Charles Schaaf to the Utilities Commission to replace Mr. Jim Whitson whose term has expired. Councilmember Ford seconded and all voted for. Mr. Schaaf s term will run from 5/10/02—5/10/07. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The council was given a copy of the financial statement for the month ending May 31, 2002. CEMETERY RESOLUTION Councilmember Cargill moved to approve a cemetery resolution for Jessica Shetron in the amount of$400.00. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for. The resolution was given 42002-176-1. There being no further business, Councilmember Mitchum moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Watkins seconded and all voted for. JOE BIARD, MAYOR BRENDA RILEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK