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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17 A TnsrGRTC 7RLASURC -1s �RkANSAS'OLDEN CC(Y CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING City Hall February 17,2026 5:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS: Landon Reeves, Ward/Position 1 (Absent) Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor Scott Fredricks, Ward 1 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 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 Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Moody to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 regular called meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None City Council'tteeting February 17,2026 Page 2 of 4 NEW BUSINESS A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Scarbrough addressed the council for his monthly report. He requested the council approve a peer support training for 6 officers to attend in Kansas City in June. The expenses are budgeted and they plan to take advantage of early registration at a cheaper price. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to approve the out of state training event. The motion passed unanimously. B) CITY ENGINEER REPORT City Engineer, Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly report. He discussed some of the challenges faced with the winter weather event towards the end of January. City crews worked many hours and he noted there was no significant damage despite more snow than usual for our area of the state. The Event Center roof is still in progress and dirt work at the park was slowed due to the weather. The skate park's component is complete but it remains in an active construction site and is not open to the public yet. The water treatment plant intake is progressing despite a job site injury and the unexpected passing of the superintendent for the project. Leadership stepped in and a new permanent project leader is yet to be determined. He stated Mr. Meitzen has been working diligently on the Bethesda Water merger with the state and a public hearing will follow soon. C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY TO ENTER INTO A FORMAL WATER UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH CUSHMAN Councilmember Roberts introduced the Resolution. Councilmember Fredricks made a motion to read the resolution by title only, seconded by Councilmember Bennett. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Bennett made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The resolution was given#2026-02-01-R. D) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF TITLE 14 ZONING OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE Councilmember Moody introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Roberts 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. Councilmember Roberts noted a grammar error to be corrected in Section 2A. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard 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 Bennett to adopt the ordinance with the grammar error rectified. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The ordinance was given#2026-02-01. (:`ity C0111161 Meeting February I?,2026 Page 3 of 4 E) EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to enter into executive session. The motion passed unanimously. The council entered executive session at 5:46 p.m.,upon their return at 6:03 there was no action taken. F) FINANCIAL REPORT The council as provided a copy of the January financial report. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR The Mayor announced the next council meeting is scheduled for March 1 Oth, 2026. He informed the council he and city staff met with Ms. Molly Moore and her team to discuss her ideas for the veteran's park improvements. A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to continue with the project. The motion passed unanimously. He stated Josh Morrison attended the City County Connections meeting and did a wonderful job discussing,the new Veteran's Park project that was approved last year. If anyone is interested in helping to support that project or buy a brick, there are forms available for that. He requested approval for an invoice to be paid from the perpetual fund in the amount of $145,288.00 to Advanced Exercise.for new gym,equipment at the Community Center. A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the payment. The motion passed unanimously.. He informed the council of the following fixed asset disposals and transfer. Department Description Serial/VIN Action Parks 2009 Ford F-150 89716 Remove Parks 2008 Chevy 01225 Remove Silverado I.T. 2011 Chevy Pickup 07986 Remove WTP 2020 Intimidator 05779 Transfer to Parks Dates to Remember: • Council Meeting March 10th LIAISON REPORTS None City Council:Meeting February 17,2026 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL COMMENTS Brittany Bennett—None Scott Fredricks—None Julie Hinkle—None Paige Hubbard—None Fred Krug—Absent Lackey Moody,Jr.None Landon Reeves—Absent Robb Roberts—He thanked the city crews for their work during January's winter weather event. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Fredricks made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. JA a Rick Elumbau , ayor CJessiccaSDI avis, C ty Clerk