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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-13 MINUTES OF COUNCIL JANUARY 13, 2015 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on January 13th at 5:30 P.M. in the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Utility Billing Office Manager Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following councilmembers answered present: Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Sonya Crafton, Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Doug Matthews, Chris Poole and David Shetron. Also present were the City Attorney Lindsey Castleberry and Admin Asst. Jennifer Corter. Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous two meetings. Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. CITIZENS COMMENTS None OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A) SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT There was no one present from the Sheriff's Department to present a report. B) RECOGNIZE AREA BUSINESSES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF BATESVILLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING DISPLAY AT RIVERSIDE PARK Mayor Elumbaugh recognized the area businesses that have so graciously donated to the beautiful lighting display at Riverside Park and around the City. Each business represented was given a certificate of appreciation. Mayor Elumbaugh also asked Parks Director, Jeff Owens to discuss the success of the Ice Skating Rink that was donated this year. He said that there were 4,375 visitors and was a great success for the first year. He also thanked Mr. Dale Cole and First Community Bank for their vision and support. There were also about 38,000 cars that visited the lighting display between the hours of 5 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. while the lights were on. C) BATESVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS THE UPCOMING BUSINESS EXPO Ms. Mandi Curtwright and Ms. Danell Hetrick with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce came out to invite everyone to the Business Expo on January 28th at UACCB. This year's theme is the "Greatest Show on Earth" and Edward Jones is the presenting sponsor. The Expo will be spotlighting a Taste of the Chamber with local food vendors and booths with several other Chamber businesses. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN PROPERTY AT 325 LILLY STREET Mayor Elumbaugh asked Mr. Chad McClure, Code Enforcement Officer, to come forward. Mr. McClure made a recommendation that the property be condemned and the structure be torn down. Mayor Elumbaugh opened a public hearing at 5:50 p.m. Mr. McClure discussed the disrepair of the property and there being no one to speak against the condemnation the meeting was closed at 5:52 p.m. Mr. Bryant introduced a resolution to condemn the property. Mr. Castleberry read the resolution in full. Mr. Shetron made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Mr. Bryant. All voted for. The resolution was given #2015-01-01-R. E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL Councilmember Beller introduced an ordinance to adopt the rules and procedures for the transaction of business of the council. Councilmember Matthews moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Beller seconded and the roll call was 8 for and 0 against. City Attorney Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Shetron moved to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Henley seconded. The roll call was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Beller moved to adopt the ordinance and councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call was 8 for and 0 against. The Ordinance was given #2015-01-01. F) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING ON CERTAIN ITEMS FOR 2015 Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance that would waive competitive bidding on certain items for the year 2015. Councilmember Beller moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 1(Shetron) abstained. Mr. Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Beller moved to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Shetron) abstained. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Henley seconded. The roll call was 7 for and 1 (Shetron) abstained. The ordinance was given # 2015-01-02 Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call was 7 for and 1 (Shetron) abstained. G) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his Engineer's Report. Mr. Johnson said there was nothing major to report. He said this year's focus for the Water Construction Department will be primarily catching up on projects with a heavy emphasis on West Side. He noted the Water Treatment Plant inspections were good and there was only a small amount of remediation that needs to be done. Street crews continue to work on Main Street. He noted there is an issue at 4t" and Boswell Street where a utility contractor has caused a hump in the road. The Street Department is waiting for better weather to repair but Mr. Johnson wanted to caution citizens to be mindful of the hump. Councilmember Bryant requested a sign be put up to warn citizens. H) PAID BILLS REPORT The Council was given a copy of the December 2014 Paid Bills Report for review. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh asked for out of state travel for 3 office staff members to attend Incode training May 3rd_6tn Councilmember Bryant made a motion to approve the out of state travel. Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. Mayor Elumbaugh also asked for everyone to please keep the David Wyatt Family in their prayers. Senator Wyatt who was a great friend to the City of Batesville recently passed away and will be greatly missed. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Henley said she had received some complaints about speeding in Eagle Mtn. and asked about reducing the speed limit or installing speed bumps. Mayor Elumbaugh said he would speak with Chief Deputy Qualls. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR JENNIFER CORTER ADMIN ASST.