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Home My WebLink About2026-09-08 A TIIFMRIC 7 REA/511iL' N �kA.V'SgS'OLD ES'Ct'� -. CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING City Hall September 8,2026 5:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS: Kyle Christopher, Ward I Position 1 Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor Scott Fredricks, Ward 1 Position-2 (Absent) Jessica Davis, City Clerk Fred Krug, Ward 2 Position 1 Tim Meitzen, City Attorney Robb Roberts, Ward 2-Position 2 (Absent) Julie Hinkle, Ward 3 Position 1 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 August 25, 2026 regular called meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to approve the amended agenda. The motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None City Cou'teil Meeting 4september 8,2026 Page 2 of 5 NEW BUSINESS A) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Scarbrough emailed his report to the council before the meeting. There were no questions on it. He informed the council the department has passed the accreditation process and are waiting on the official approval from the board. The Mayor and Chief asked Captain Fred Friar to come up and accept a certificate of appreciation. The Mayor commended Capt. Friar for his outstanding hard work and dedication to the Batesville Police Department. B) FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief McCollum addressed the council and informed them they have unfortunately been working numerous bad accidents. He also mentioned the county has declared our area as a disaster area due to the overly dry conditions. We are still under an active burn ban. There were no questions for him. C) ENGINEER'S REPORT Damon Johnson addressed the council and reported all projects continue to move forward. Dirt work is completed for the splashpad at the Parks project. The water plant is currently running about 9 million gallons of water per day. The average is 7.5 million gallons per day. The city crews are staying busy and the stoplight improvement grant is progressing with traffic studies before any new equipment is installed. D) SAFETY/HR UPDATE Chris Cash addressed the council and reported there have been 4 vehicle accident claims and 10 employee workers compensation claims this year to date. The city has implemented E-Verify to electronically confirm employment eligibility and work authorization of newly hired employees. The city will also transition to a new timekeeping software from Tyler Technology in 2027. He reported the city hired approximately 40 seasonal employees for the Parks department. The city's current employee turnover.rate is 11.6%. E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK Councilmember Bennett introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Bennett 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 Bennett 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 Moody, seconded by Councilmember Christopher to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the emergency clause. Mr. Meitzen read the emergency clause. A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember City Council 4lcetiug 4eptem ber 8,2026 Christopher to adopt the emergency clause. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The ordinance was given#2026-09-01. F) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6465 BETHESDA ROAD The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the resolution by title only. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution title. A motion was made by Councilmember Hinkle, seconded by Councilmember Moody to approve the resolution. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The resolution was given#2026-09- 01-R G) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADD A SECTION TO CHAPTER 14.08 OF TITLE 14-ZONING OF THE BATESVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE Councilmember Moody introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Christopher, seconded by Councilmember Bennett 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 Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Christopher to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third reading. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 againstY A motion was made by Councilmember Christopher, seconded by Councilmember Bennett to adopt the ordinance. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The ordinance was given#2026-09-02. H) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH FUNDING ADMINISTERED BY ARKANSAS NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the resolution by title only. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution title. A motion was made by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember Hinkle to approve the resolution. The electronic roll call was 6 for, 0 against. The resolution was given# 2026-08- 03-R I) EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to enter into executive session at 5:54 p.m., upon their return at 6:00 p.m., Councilmember Moody made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Krug recommending Mr. Greg Maulkey be reappointed to his position on the Parks &Rec Committee. The motion passed unanimously. J) FINANCIAL REPORT The August financial report was provided to the council. City Council Meeting Septem her 8,2026 Page 4 of 5 COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR The next council meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026. The following fixed asset transfers were reported: Police Dept. Transfer to Animal Control 2023 Ram 1500 Assigned Unit#807 Vin#581828 Animal Control Transfer to Police Dept. 2022 Ram 1500 Assigned Unit#539 Vin#236811 Lyon College is hosting a remembrance service on Friday, September 11"'in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Brown Chapel at 11:00 a.m. September 21"at 6:00 p.m. there will be a celebration at the Veteran's Park. Ms. Molly Moore with the Girls Scouts assisted with the park renovation plans. It will be a block parry type of celebration. Should there be inclement weather,the festivities will be moved to September 281h Dates to Remember: • Council Meeting September 22nd Veteran's Park Celebration September 21st 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Service September 11th LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Brittany Bennett—None Kyle Christopher_None Scott Fredricks—Absent Julie Hinkle—None Paige Hubbard—None Fred Krug—None Lackey Moody,Jr.—None Robb Roberts—Absent City C 1111 1 Iiceting September g.2026 Page 5 of 5 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 6:03 p.m. Rick Elum , Mayor Jessica Davis, Ci Clerk