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CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
City Hall April 22,2025 5:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS:
Landon Reeves, Ward]Position 1 Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
Scott Fredricks, Ward I Position 2 Jessica Davis, City Clerk
Fred Krug, Ward 2 Position 1 Tim Meitzen, City Attorney
Robb Roberts, Ward 2 Position 2
Julie Hinkle, Ward 3 Position I (Absent)
Brittany Bennett, Ward 3 Position 2(Absent)
Paige Hubbard, Ward 4 Position 1
Lackey Moody,Jr., Ward 4 Position 2
CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
INVOCATION
Bryce Cash
ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK
The clerk verified the roll.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Reeves
to approve the minutes from the April 81h,2025 regular called meeting.The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to
approve the prepared agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING FEES& RATES
CHARGED BY BATESVILLE WATER& SEWER UTILITIES
A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard
to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electric roll call was 6
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for,0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only.A motion was made by
Councilmember Krug, seconded by Councilmember Moody to suspend the rules and
waive the third reading. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against. A motion was made
by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adopt the
ordinance. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr.Meitzen read the emergency
clause.A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember
Hubbard to adopt the emergency clause. The electric roll call was 6 for,0 against.The
ordinance was given#2025-04-02
NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. A motion was made by
Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and
read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr.
Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember
Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to approve the resolution. The electronic
roll call was 6 for,0 against. The resolution was given#2025-04-04-R.
B) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY
FOR A GRANT FROM THE FAA ON BEHALF OF THE BATESVILLE
REGIONAL AIRPORT
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution.A motion was made by
Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and
read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr.
Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember
Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to approve the resolution. The
electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. The resolution was given#2025-04-05-R.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
The Mayor requested approval for payment of two Perpetual Maintenance Fund invoices.
• Safe Slide Restoration $28,348.00 Inv. #4408
• Bluewater CAS $63,140.00 Inv. #132842
A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard
to approve the invoices for payment from the perpetual maintenance fund. The motion
passed unanimously.
The Mayor called Mr. Damon Johnson up to address the council. Mr.Johnson gave an
overview of how the water rates are applied for residential and business customers.A
brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of restructuring the current step rate
plan.
A brief discussion was held regarding the unpleasant smells produced by the poultry
plants. Councilmember Roberts suggested scheduling a meeting with the poultry plants
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to discuss solutions for the smell produced by them. The Mayor and Mr. Johnson will
assist in facilitating it.
Dates to Remember:
• Council meeting on May 13t', 2025
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Brittany Bennett—Absent
Scott Fredricks—None
Julie Hinkle—Absent
Paige Hubbard—None
Fred Krug—None
Lackey Moody,Jr.—None
Landon Reeves—None
Robb Roberts-None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Fredricks made the motion,
seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously
and the meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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Jessica Davi , City Clerk