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MINUTES OF COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
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The Batesville City Council met in regular session on September 24, 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; Brittany Bennett, Scott Fredricks, Julie Hinkle,
Paige Hubbard, Fred Krug, Chris Poole, Landon Reeves and Robb Roberts. 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 Poole seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Hinkle move to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Poole seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
A) HEAR AN UPDATE FROM PARKS DIRECTOR JEFF OWENS ON THE
MAIN STREET GREENWAY TRAIL
Parks Director Jeff Owens addressed the council with the current status on the
Main Street Greenway Trail. Mr. Owens said the project is well ahead of schedule,
despite the recent rains, and is scheduled to be completed in October. Mayor
Elumbaugh called Ms. Betty Barnett and Ms. Lucy Yeager to address the council. The
Mayor gave the council pictures of the houses on Main that are affected by the new
Streetscape. The home owners are asking for “parking pads” on Main Street to help
with congestion and safety issues. Mr. Owens said the engineers have given him a
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design for a parking pad between 10 and 11 streets. Mr. Owens said once he gets
the cost for the design back, he will bring it to the council for approval/denial. If
approved by the council we will then have to get approval from ARDOT which could
take two to four weeks. The other topic of discussion was the USPS delivery of
packages. The Mayor said once the project is completed there should not be any
issues with receiving packages. Mayor Elumbaugh said if anyone is having problems
with their mail, please contact USPS.
B) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 201 S. CENTRAL AVENUE
Councilmember Bennett introduced a resolution to authorize the sale of the
property located at 201 S. Central Avenue, currently being used as a food lot. Mayor
Elumbaugh explained that a business has purchased the property next to the City
property and will be needing the property for parking. The business is expected to bring
approximately 75 new employees to our downtown which will be great for downtown
restaurants and businesses. Councilmember Reeves moved to suspend the rules and
read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bennett seconded and the electronic
roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only.
Councilmember Reeves moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Roberts
seconded. The electronic roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was
given #2024-09-01-R.
MAYOR COMMENTS
City Clerk Denise Johnston said she was removing Police unit #513 from the
fixed assets. The truck was traded in to Red River Dodge for a new vehicle. The trade
value was $10,000.00.
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Mayor Elumbaugh said the next meeting will be October 15. The Mayor asked
the council to consider changing the November council meetings. He has a conflict with
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the November 12 meeting and asked the council to cancel both scheduled November
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meetings and have one meeting in November on the 19. Councilmember Fredricks so
moved and Councilmember Bennett seconded. All voted for.
LIAISON REPORTS
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Krug asked for clarification as to when Mr. Owens expected to
get a price quote on the possible parking pads on Main Street. Mr. Owens said he
hoped to have a quote by the end of this week.
Councilmember Roberts thanks the citizens for their comments regarding the
Main Street project and for their patience and understanding during the process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Bennett moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Pool seconded and all voted for. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:09 pm.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK