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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-22 A 'TISTQRIC II LAS1:RL' 4. A tiSAS'OLDS C�Y 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 City Council Meeting .July 22,2025 Page 2 of d 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 City Council fleeting July 22,2025 Page 3 of J 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 Page 4 of 4 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. Rick Elum Qt]2;;� "—\Ww 0 0,(Q&Z:> Jessica Davis, ity Clerk