HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-07 SPECIAL MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MAY 7, 2018
The Batesville City Council met in special session on May 7t" at 12:00 pm at the
Batesville Community Center. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting.
Upon roll call, the following Councilmembers answered present; Chris Beller, Tommy
Bryant, Sonya Crafton, Margaret Henley, Chris Poole and David Shetron. Also present
were the Admin. Assistant Jennifer Corter and City Attorney Tim Meitzen. City Clerk
Denise Johnston and Councilmember Doug Matthews were absent.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Henley seconded and all voted for.
NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING CODE
Mayor Elumbaugh asked Mr. Chad McClure to elaborate on the proposed
changes to the zoning code which covers required parking spaces based on the
size and type of commercial business. In a recent meeting, the Planning
Commission had decided to keep the language that covered the parking
requirements but is requesting that a "Waiver of Standards" be added to the
code. This would give a developer an opportunity to submit a request for a
variance to Code Enforcement in the event the building size is larger than
needed parking. Councilmember Shetron expressed some concerns about the
special meeting time and place, wanting to make sure the public had input on the
matter. Councilmember Bryant noted that a public hearing on the matter had
already been held by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Shetron had a
few other concerns which was also discussed. Councilmember Bryant
introduced the ordinance. Mayor Elumbaugh asked if there was a motion to read
the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant so moved and
Councilmember Shetron seconded. The roll call was 7 for and 0 against. Mr.
Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. Mayor Elumbaugh asked if there was a
motion to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings.
Councilmember Bryant so moved and Councilmember Crafton seconded. The
roll call was 6 for and 1 (Shetron) against. Councilmember Bryant made a
motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Crafton seconded and the roll
call was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the emergency clause.
Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember
Hubbard seconded and the roll call was 6 for and 1 (Shetron) against. The
ordinance was given #2018-05-01.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no more business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
JENNIFER CORTER, ADMIN ASSISTANT