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MINUTES OF COUNCIL
MARCH 17, 2020
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on February 18, at 5:30 pm at
the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Utility Billing
Supervisor Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following
Councilmembers answered present; Tommy Bryant, Scott Fredricks, Julie Hinkle, Fred
Krug, Doug Matthews, Pete Musgrave and Chris Poole. City Attorney Tim Meitzen and
Admin. Assistant Jennifer Corter were also present. Councilmember Paige Hubbard
was absent as well as the City Clerk Denise Johnston.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Poole seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Fredricks seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council for his monthly report. Chief
Cockrill said, in light of the COVID 19, the Police Department is closed to walk in
traffic. Both 911 and non-emergency calls are still being answered by officers
and arrangements are being made for those who have mandatory check-ins.
B) ENGINEER’S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report.
Mr. Johnson began his report with reassuring everyone that all essential City
services would continue on, water and wastewater water are both still being
processed to the highest standards. Even though City offices are closed to walk
in traffic, payments are still being taken and service orders are still being done.
Mr. Johnson said there are several projects ongoing around the city and all are
progressing good. The Eagle Mtn. tank project is expected to finish up in
approximately 6 weeks.
C) PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL SAFE DIGGING MONTH
Mayor Elumbaugh read a proclamation proclaiming April, 2020 as Safe Digging
Month. He encouraged everyone to call 811 before you dig. Calling for a utility line
locate not only helps prevent unintentional damage to the underground
infrastructure but also helps with the safety of those digging.
D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CITY OF BATESVILLE PUBLIC FACILITIES BOARD
Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution to authorize the issuance of
revenue bonds by the City of Batesville Public Facilities Board on behalf of White
River Health Systems. Councilmember Bryant moved to suspend the rules and
read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Fredricks seconded and the
electronic roll call count was 7 for 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title
only. Councilmember Bryant pointed out Section 2 states the City of Batesville is
not liable or responsible for repayment of the bonds, just to be the facilitator.
Councilmember Bryant made a motion to adopt the resolution. Councilmember
Fredricks seconded and the electronic roll call was 6 for and 1 abstain, (Poole)
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh announced he plans to do his State of the City address on
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March 31 at noon here at City Hall.
Mayor Elumbaugh also wanted to reiterate what Mr. Johnson said earlier, that all
essential city services will continue to be available. The City is closely following the
U.S. Government and Health Department recommendations.
Mayor Elumbaugh noted originally, we had planned to recognize the Batesville
Pioneer Swim Teams at tonight’s meeting. This will be done at a later meeting but he
congratulated both teams for their accomplishments. Also, the Lady Pioneer Basketball
team for being first runner-up in the State Championship.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Councilmember Fredricks seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
Jennifer Corter, Admin Assistant