HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-13 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MAY 13, 2019
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on May 13, at 5:30 pm at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Utility Office
Manager Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following Councilmembers
answered present; Ronda Bryant, Tommy Bryant, Scott Fredricks, Julie Hinkle, Paige
Hubbard, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews and Chris Poole. Also present were the City Clerk
Denise Johnston and City Attorney Tim Meitzen.
Councilmember Hinkle moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Councilmember R. Bryant seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember R. Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda.
Councilmember Poole seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council to give his April department
report. Chief Cockrill said he recently scrapped 4 vehicles. The vehicles that are
in this year's budget were ordered last October however there was a mix-up with
the State contract so they had to re-bid the trucks. The Chief said he is not sure
if we would even get the new vehicles this year. Mayor Elumbaugh told the
council because of the low fleet in the Police Department, the Chief has put his
police truck on the road with patrol, therefore, he is driving his personal vehicle.
The Mayor said we have funds in the Alcohol Tax fund and No Insurance fund to
purchase a new truck for the chief to drive until we get the 4 new vehicles.
Councilmember T. Bryant moved to authorize the Mayor and Police Chief to
locate and purchase of a new truck for the Police Department. Councilmember
Matthews seconded and all voted for.
Chief Cockrill invited the council to the Open House and ribbon cutting of the new
Police Department. The event isFriday June 17th from 11:00 — 1:00. Fred's Fish
House will be catering the event.
B) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report.
Mr. Johnson said he recently gave Councilmember Bryant a flash drive with the
proposed drainage and storm water manual along with a master street plan. He
said he can provide a copy to anyone who would like to read the proposal. Mr.
Johnson said the painting of the Eagle Mountain water tank should begin on
August 15th and the Section III sewer construction should be ready for bids very
soon. The one-arm garbage truck should be here any day.
C) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember T. Bryant moved to go into executive session to consider
commission appointments. Councilmember Fredricks seconded and all voted
for. Upon returning from execution session, Councilmember Fredricks moved to
appoint Ms. Shannon Haney to the Historic District Commission to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Doug Lee who recently resigned. Councilmember T.
Bryant seconded and all voted for. Ms. Haney's term will expire January, 2020.
Councilmember Matthews moved to re-appoint Mr. David Dame to the Housing
Authority. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and all voted for. Mr. Dame's term
will expire May, 2024.
D) PAID BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
The council was given a copy of the April paid bills report and March financials
for review.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh reminded everyone that school will be out next week so
please watch out for children playing outside.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Hinkle ask to have the city look at the intersection of Main and
12th Streets for the obstruction of a tree blocking the vision for oncoming traffic. Mayor
Elumbaugh said he would turn in the request.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, Councilmember T. Bryant moved for the
meeting to be adjourned. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for.
MAYOR RICK ELUMBAUGH
CITY CLERK DENISE JOHNSTON