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CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
City Hall June 23,2026 5:30 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS:
Kyle Christopher, Ward I Position 1 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 1
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 May 26, 2026 regular called meeting. The motion passed
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Bennett
to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
City Cbnucil Ndeefing
June 23,2026
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NEW BUSINESS
A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief Scarbrough addressed the council with his monthly report. He said they
are preparing for the Fourth of July event and working out logistics with the
Fire Department.
He commended Investigator Brenda Bittle for her continued work against
child sex crimes.
Some of the officers attended a training that collected data on explosive
breaches. They also learned different tactics that can be used in their day-to-
day operations.
He reported there has been vandalism at the soccer fields. They are actively
working on identifying the persons responsible.
He stated there is a need to build an additional barrier inside their evidence
room at the station and are working on getting quotes for it.
B) FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Chief McCollum was not present but will email his report to the council.
C) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer, Damon Johsnon addressed the council with his monthly
report. He stated the Street Department is currently working on building a
box culvert on Hawkins St. They also removed the boat dock temporarily and
are working on getting in back in before the Fourth of July.
The Water Treatment Plant in on schedule and the Riverside Park project is
still progressing. Both projects are moving along well.
D) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SEVERAL PROVISIONS
OF TITLE 14 ZONING OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
Councilmember Moody introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by
Councilmember Roberts, 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 Bennett, 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 Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adopt the
ordinance. The electronic roll call was 8 for, 0 against. The ordinance was
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E) EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by
Councilmember Hinkle to enter into executive session. The motion passed
unanimously. The council entered into executive session at 5:44 p.m. Upon
their return at 5:57 p.m., Councilmember Moody made a motion to
reappointment Kyle McMullen to the Planning-&Zoning Commission.
Councilmember Fredricks seconded the motion: The motion passed
unanimously.
F) FINANCIAL REPORT
A copy of the May financial report was provided to the council.
COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR
The Mayor announced the next council meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026. He
requested the approval of purchasing 4 TVs from Sam's Club in the amount of$3057.20
and 4 TV wall mounts from Walmart in the amount of$111.06 for the Community
Center from the perpetual fund. A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle,
seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the purchases. The motion passed
unanimously.
Another purchase request will be presented to the council in the near future for repairs to
the therapeutic pool. They are currently gathering bids for it.
The following fixed assets were sold at auction and will be removed from the list:
• Exercise Equipment for the Community Center(Treadmills& Ellipticals)
• 1997 Ford Flatbed Truck—Landscape Dept.
The following individuals attended and successfully completed the Mandatory
Treasurer's Training Modules at the 92"d Arkansas Municipal League Annual
Convention:
• Jessica Davis, City Clerk-Treasurer
• Donna Smith, Deputy Clerk
• Jennifer Corter, Mayor's Assistant
Dates to Remember:
• Council Meeting July 14tn
LIAISON REPORTS .
None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Brittany Bennett—None
Kyle Christopher—None
Scott Fredricks—None
Julie Hinkle None
Paige Hubbard—None
Fred Krug—None
Lackey Moody,Jr.—None
Robb Roberts—None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Bennett made the motion,
seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and
the meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
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