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CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
City Hall September 23,2025 5:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS:
Landon Reeves, Ward]Position I (Absent) Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor
Scott Fredricks, Ward 1 Position 2 Jessica Davis,City Clerk
Fred Krug, Ward 2 Position I 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 1 (Absent)
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 Councihinember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to
approve the minutes from the September 9,2025 regular called meeting. The motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to
approve the amended agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF
CUSHMAN
Councilmember Roberts introduced the resolution. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle 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
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NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL,CITY
EMPLOYEES,VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY
OF BATESVILLE
Councilmember Bennett introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Krug to place the
ordinance on its first reading. The electronic roll call was 5 for,0 against, 1
abstained (Hinkle)Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance in its entirety.A motion was
made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to
place the ordinance on its second reading at the next scheduled meeting. The
electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against, 1 abstained (Hinkle).
B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
BATESVILLE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL,CITY
EMPLOYEES,VARIOUS COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY
OF BATESVILLE
Councilmember Fredricks introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to place the
ordinance on its first reading. The electronic roll call was 5 for,0 against, 1
abstained (Roberts)Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance in its entirety.A motion
was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to
place the ordinance on its second reading at the next scheduled meeting. The
electronic roll call was 5 for,0 against, 1 abstained (Roberts).
C) EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks seconded by Councilmember
Bennett to enter into executive session. The motion passed unanimously.
The council entered executive session at 5:40 p.m.Upon their return at 5:54 p.m.,
Councilmember Roberts recommended Pete Roulier for appointment to the
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Airport Commission.A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded
by Councilmember Fredricks to approve the appointment. The motion passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
The Mayor mentioned the next council meeting is scheduled for October 14`". He also
listed the following fixed assets that were sold at auction and will be removed from the
city's list.
Department Description SerialMN
Parks & Rec 2009 Ford F-150 94528
Parks&Rec 2007 Ford F-150 68215
Parks&Rec Bad Boy Zero Turn 71533
Parks&Rec John Deere Mower 30193
Landscape 1998 Chevy S-10 46935
Sanitation 2014BanditChipper 02917
Water Construction 2000 Sterling Truck B2660
Water Construction Sykes Water Pump 09447
Waste Water John Deere Tiller 10259
Waste Water John Deere Blade
Police Kenwood Radios TK-7180 TK-2312
The Mayor requested a motion to approve a purchase in the amount of$7,500.00 to
Richardson Electric for electrical work at the Community Center to come from the
Perpetual Fund.A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by
Councilmember Fredricks to approve the purchase. The motion passed unanimously.
Dates to Remember:
• Council Meeting October 14th
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Brittany Bennett—None
Scott Fredricks—None
Julie Hinkle—None
Paige Hubbard—Absent
Fred Krug—None
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Lackey Moody,Jr.—None
Landon Reeves—Absent
Robb Roberts—He extended a thank you to the individuals responsible for setting up
the text service for the city. He encouraged citizens to use it.
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 5:58 p.m.
Rick Elumba r
Jessica Da ' , ty Clerk