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CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
City Hall July 22,2025 5:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS:
Landon Reeves, Ward lPosition I Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
Scott Fredricks, Ward 1 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
Brittany Bennett, Ward 3 Position 2
Paige Hubbard, Ward 4 Position I
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 Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the minutes from the July 08, 2025 regular called meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE AND UPDATE TITLE 15 OF
THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS)
The Mayor invited Chad McClure up to address the council. Mr. McClure gave a
brief overview of the ordinances and resolutions presented as they all pertain to
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to suspend the
rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electronic roll call was 8 for,0
against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Moody to further
suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll
call was 8 for,0 against. A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett,
seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll
call was 8 for,0 against. The ordinance was given# 2025-07-01.
B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 2020-04-01
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Hubbard, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to suspend the
rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electronic roll call was 8 for,0
against.Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made by
Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to further
suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll
call was 8 for, 0 against.A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks,
seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adopt the ordinance. The electronic
roll call was 8 for,0 against. The ordinance was given#2025-07-02.
C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE REVISED MASTER
STREET PLAN
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. A motion was made by
Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to suspend the
rules and read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 8 for,0
against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to approve the
resolution. The electronic roll call was 8 for, 0 against. The resolution was
given#2025-07-02-R.
D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE BATESVILLE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP,AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. A motion was made by
Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to suspend the
rules and read the resolution by title only. The electronic roll call was 8 for, 0
against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to approve the
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resolution. The electronic roll call was 8 for, 0 against. The resolution was
given#2025-07-03-R.
E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING
DISTRICTS MAP,AND OTHER PURPOSES
Councilmember Reeves introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Hubbard, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the
rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electronic roll call was 8 for,0
against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to further
suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll
call was 8 for, 0 against.A brief discussion was held regarding the area it
effects, easement and emergency vehicle access. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adopt the
ordinance. The electronic roll call was 8 for, 0 against. The ordinance was
given#2025-07-03.
F) EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember
Roberts to enter into executive session. The motion passed unanimously.
The council entered executive session at 5:49 p.m. Upon their return at 6:02 p.m.,
the mayor called for a motion to approve the appointment of Megan Ramsey to
the Planning&Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Councilmember
Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to approve the appointment. The
motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
The mayor discussed scheduling the next council meeting for August 12th. He called for
a motion to approve a purchase from the perpetual maintenance fund in the amount of
$9625.00 for Blue Water CAS/Walden Chemical. A motion was made by
Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to approve the request.
The motion passed unanimously.
He also called for a motion to allow employee, Josh Melton to drive his employee
vehicle home each day. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by
Councilmember Bennett to approve the request. The motion passed unanimously.
Dates to Remember:
• Council meeting on August 12, 2025
City Council Meeting
July 22,202.5
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LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Brittany Bennett—None
Scott Fredricks—He mentioned the stoplight at 30th and Harrison St is not working
properly. Damon Johnson answered it is in the process of being fixed. They are waiting
on some parts to arrive to finish it.
Julie Hinkle—She received a call from a citizen about the old Citizens Bank property.
There is a lot of trash and items around the building. There also might be an individual
living in the commercial property. She received a complaint from another citizen about
overgrown grass between 12t" St and Boswell. The mayor will look into the issues.
Paige Hubbard —None
Fred Krug—None
Lackey Moody,Jr.—He wished Fred Krug a Happy Birthday.
Landon Reeves—None
Robb Roberts—None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Bennett made the motion,
seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously
and the meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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Jessica Davis, ity Clerk