HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-26-AGENDA-AMENDED PacketRick Elumbaugh, Mayor
Denise Johnston, Clerk
Timothy Meitzen, Attorney
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CITY OF BATESVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
500 EAST MAIN
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
AMENDED
March 26, 2024
5:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
COUNC/LMEMBERS
Brittany Bennett
Scott Fredricks
Julie Hinkle
Paige Hubbard
Fred Krug
Douglas Matthews
Chris Poole
Landon Reeves
A) Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of the Batesville Airport
B) Consider an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to temporarily change the
hours and dates for any city entertainment district
C) Proclamation declaring a temporary change to the Entertainment District
in Downtown Batesville from April 5-April 7, 2024
D) Consider a resolution for the sale of property located west of Oaklawn
Cemetery
E) Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of property from Easy
Street Leasing, LLC.
F) Executive Session
G) 2024 State of the City Address
9. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
10. LIAISON REPORTS
11. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS (by roll call)
12. ADJOURNMENT
Batesville- My Hometown... Make it Yours!
RESOLUTION #
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Batesville, State of Arkansas a
resolution entitled:
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Batesville to apply for a grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of the Batesville Airport
Commission.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Batesville recognizes the need for the project,
concurs its importance, and supports the Batesville Airport Commission in its efforts to
proceed with the same; and
Therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor of the City of Batesville is authorized to sign the
application for FAA funding; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor of the City of Batesville and the City Attorney are
hereby authorized to sign the Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation
Administration for purposes of securing grant funds in the amount of $ 600,000.00 or
less to aid and assist the Batesville Airport Commission to install a New PAPI System
and Replace Runway End Identifier Lights. The Mayor and the Commission Chairman is
further authorized to administer the grant funds for the same project.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN REGULAR SESSION
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Date
Signature of Mayor
Rick Elumbaugh
Typed name of Mayor
Signature of City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
TEMPORARILY CHANGE THE HOURS AND DATES FOR
ANY CITY ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PRUPOSES
WHEREAS, the State of Arkansas passed into law Act 812 of 2019, hereinafter referred to as "Act
812," to promote hospitality and tourism; to establish areas of a city or town that highlight restaurant,
entertainment, and hospitality options; to establish temporary or permanent designated entertainment
districts; and for other purposes., and
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville currently has established an enterainment district
downtown and a temporary entertainment district at riverside park, which may be declared by
mayoral proclomation, and
WHEREAS, that the current ordinance limits the downtown entertainment district to certain
times and dates, and
WHEREAS, that there are special events, such as the upcoming eclipse, in which the City
wishes to promote business, tourism, and the general enjoyment of said events; and
WHEREAS, that authorizing the Mayor to temporarily change the hours or times of operation
of the entertainment districts will allow the City the flexibility to promote these goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BATESVMLE, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to temporarily change the times and
hours of operation of any Entertainment District within the city of Batesville, Arkansas. That
said temporary changes shall specify the dates and times for said changes through Mayoral
proclamation.
Section 2. That all ordinances and parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. If any portion or portions of this ordinance are deemed or held to be invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 4. That the need for passage of this ordinance is immediate. Therefore, it is
hereby declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance being necessary for the
immediate preservation of public peace, health, safety and welfare shall be in force and take
effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF MARCH, 2023.
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, City Clerk
CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the City of Batesville has previously created Entertainment Districts
within the City, and
Whereas, the Mayor of the City is authorized by Ordinance to temporarily
change the times and dates of operation of said Entertainment Districts by
Proclamation, and
Whereas, the upcoming eclipse is a special opportunity, with numerous special
events planned, for the promotion of business, tourism, as well as the general
enjoyment of our citizens, and
Whereas, Mainstreet Batesville has requested that the Entertainment Districts
be times and dates be expanded temporarily to support this special event.
NOW THEREFORE: It is hereby PROCLAIMED that the Entertainment District in
Downtown Batesville, Arkansas is hereby activated and shall be operational on
the following days from 10 a.m. until 12 a.m. (Midnight):
April 5, 2024;
April 6, 2024; and
April 7, 2024
Signed this day of . 2024.
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
RESOLUTION #
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO GROW
MORE FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville wishes to encourage growth and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the City currently owns property west of Oaklawn Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, that Financial Investments, LLC wishes to purchase said property to construct
a hotel.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
SECTION 1: That the City of Batesville hereby authorizes the sale of the property located
south of Ems Drive, East of 14`h Street and Chaney Drive, and west of the western annex of
Oaklawn Cemetery to Grow More Financial Investments, LLC for the purchase price of $550,000,
more or less.
PASSED AND APPROVED this th day of March, 2024.
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, City Clerk
RESOLUTION #
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM EASY
STREET LEASING, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Batesville wishes to encourage the health and well-being of its
citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City currently plans to extend its walking trail along the White River; and
WHEREAS, that Easy Street Leasing, LLC wishes is agreeable to selling 1.34 acres for said
walking trail to the City of Batesville.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
SECTION 1: That the City of Batesville hereby authorizes the purchase of the 1.34 acres
per the terms of the attached Memorandum of Understanding and proposed Deed with Restrictive
Covenants, from Easy Street Leasing, LLC for the purchase price of $10,000, more or less.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _`h day of March, 2024.
Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise Johnston, City Clerk