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Home My WebLink About2025-12-16 A TMU RIC 4. ` �RkntisAs,o►.n�51 ccc`� - CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING City Hall December 16,2025 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 I (Absent) Tim Meitzen, City Attorney Robb Roberts, Ward 2 Position 2 Julie Hinkle, Ward 3 Position I Brittany Bennett, Ward 3 Position 2 (Absent) ' 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 Moody to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 regular called meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to approve the amended agenda. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None City Council meeting Deember•IC),2025 'age 2 of 53 NEW BUSINESS A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Scarbrough addressed the council for his monthly report. He had no further updates to provide beyond the emailed report. Councilmember Roberts requested the offenses and violations report be changed to a 13-month format and the addition of the same month from the previous year for comparison. Chief Scarbrough will determine whether that change is possible and implement it if so for the next report. B) CITY ENGINEER REPORT City Engineer, Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report. He stated the parks project is making good progress. The water treatment plant is also,progressing. Currently they are approximately two weeks behind schedule but are predicting to make that time up and be ahead of schedule in the coming months. C) FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Mark McCollum addressed the council and reported the department received 91 total calls for November and up to current date. He thanked the police department for their assistance in the Christmas shopping event for foster children. He spoke with the president of Banner Fire and was informed production on the rescue truck will begin soon. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION IS SUPPORT OF REVIVING THE STATE- RUN FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF ARKANSAS Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. Councilmember Reeves made a motion to read the resolution by title only, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Fredricks made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Moody. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The resolution was given#2025-12-01-R. E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMED VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 14 ZONING OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE Councilmember Moody 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 6 for, 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The ordinance was given#2025-12-01. ON Council Meeting Deceroher 16,2025 Wage 3 of S F) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BATESVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN THE AREA NORTHEAST OF HARRISON STREET AND EAST OF DRY KILN ROAD Councilmember Hubbard introduced the resolution. -Councilmember Reeves made a motion to read-the resolution by title only, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Fredricks made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Roberts. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against.,The resolution was given#2025-12-02-R G) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING DISTRICTS MAP-MARKOWSKI Councilmember Moody introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against.Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made.by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Reeves to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. The ordinance was given#2025-12-02. H) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BATESVILLE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF GRAY'S HOSPITAL FROM MARKOWSKI INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS,LLC Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. Councilmember Hubbard made a motion to read the resolution by.title only, seconded by Councilmember Reeves. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only..Councilmember Fredricks made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Roberts. The electronic roll_call was 6 for,'0 against. The resolution was given#2025-12-03-R. 1) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BETHESDA WATER ASSOCIATION TO MERGE INTO BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY Councilmember Reeves introduced the resolution. Councilmember Hubbard made a motion to read the resolution by title only, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Hinkle made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. ,I) EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Hubbard, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to enter into executive session. The motion passed unanimously. The council entered executive session at 5:51 p.m.,upon their return at 6:05 p.m., Councilmember Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to reappoint Shannon Haney and Nelson Barnett to the Historic District Commission for a three year term. The motion passed unanimously. City Council Meeting December 16,2025 Page 4 of 5 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ADOPTION FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE BUDGET FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2026 Councilmember Moody introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Reeves, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. The electronic roll call was 6-for,0 against. Mr.,Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. A motion was made by Councilmember Hubbard, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adopt the emergency clause. The electronic roll call was 6 for,0 against. The ordinance was given#2025-12-03. K) FINANCIAL REPORT The council as provided a copy of the November financial report. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR The Mayor mentioned the next council meeting is scheduled for January 13th, 2026. He also announced his desire to hold a public safety meeting for the police and fire departments at a date to be announced in early January. Dates to Remember: • Council Meeting January 13tn • Public Safety Meeting TBA in January 2026 LIAISON REPORTS Councilmember Moody commended the Planning & Zoning Commission for their hard work. Councilmember Roberts also commended the Airport Commission and Justin Thompson for their work on standardizing their leases. COUNCIL COMMENTS Brittany Bennett—None Scott Fredricks—None Julie Hinkle—None Paige Hubbard—None Fred Krug-None Lackey Moody,Jr.—He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. City Council Meethig December 16,2025 Wage 5 of 5 Landon Reeves—None Robb Roberts—None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Fredricks made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Rick E um augh, Mayor Jessica Davis, ity Clerk