HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-16 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
JUNE 16, 2020
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 16th, at 5:30 pm at the
Batesville Community Center. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting.
Utility Office Manager Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following
Councilmembers answered present; Tommy Bryant, Scott Fredricks, Julie Hinkle, Paige
Hubbard, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Pete Musgrave and Chris Poole. Also present
were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and City Attorney Tim Meitzen.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Hubbard seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council with his monthly report. Chief
Cockrill gave the council his monthly report and included March and April statics as
well for a comparison since the City is trying to open back up from the COVID-1 9.
The Chief pointed out that accidents have increased since our citizens are starting
to leave their homes and get back to a normal life. Mayor Elumbaugh commented
on the recent protest held at Riverside Park and wanted to compliment the Chief of
his great leadership with his officers and the protesters and he thought that the
event was important and showed the unity of our community, Chief Cockrill said
the young lady who organized the event was great to work with and gave her a lot
of credit for the peaceful protest.
B) ENGINEER'S MONTHLY REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report. Mr.
Johnson said the Hwy 106-line replacement is almost complete with only grass
sodding and clean up left to do. The Eagle Mountain tank project should be ready
to fill with water and be back in service in a couple of weeks. Councilmember
Musgrave praised Mr. Johnson and Street Superintendent Johnny Coles on the
road repair work done on Broadwater Lane.
C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FAIR AND DIRECT FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MONETARY SUPPORT TO REOPEN AND REBUILD LOCAL
AMERICAN ECONOMIES
Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution recommend by the Arkansas
Municipal League to implore Congress to allocate fair and direct federal
monetary support to all of America's communities. Councilmember Bryant
moved to read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Fredricks seconded
and the electronic roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. City Attorney Tim
Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt
the resolution. Councilmember Fredricks seconded and the electronic roll call
count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2020-06-01-R.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Bryant moved to go into executive session to consider an
appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember Hubbard
seconded and all voted for.
Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Fredricks moved to re-
appoint Mr. Matt Martin to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilmember
Bryant seconded and all voted for. Mr. Martin's term will expire June 10, 2025.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh informed the council that the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief
returned from Alabama with the fire truck they approved at the last meeting. The truck
originally listed for $225,000.00. The council approved up to $190,000.00, however,
they ended up purchasing the truck for $162,000.00. Chief Gleghorn was at the
meeting with the truck and invited the council to look at it after the meeting.
The Mayor said he would like, in the near future, to again look at possibly getting
solar power for the city.
Mayor Elumbaugh talked briefly about the COVID-19 pandemic and said the
community looks at its leaders in times like these. He encouraged everyone to wear
their masks when appropriate, wash their hands and practice social distancing.
LIAISON REPORT
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Hinkle said she had a citizen call and said she was interested in
placing a sign on the Polk Bayou Bridge, welcoming people to West Side. The Mayor
said he was excited that people were interested in showing off their community. Ms.
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Hinkle said she would try to get more information and possible have the citizen come
before the council. Ms. Hinkle also said she had a call of a blind spot while looking
south when exiting the Dollar General on Central Avenue. Mayor Elumbaugh said he
would turn in the complaint.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved for the meeting
to be adjourned. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK