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SPECIAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
The Batesville City Council met for a Special Meeting on February 26, at 5:30 PM
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Upon roll
call the following councilmember answered present; Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Sonya
Crafton, Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Doug Matthews, Chris Poole and David
Shetron. The City Attorney Lindsey Castleberry and City Clerk Denise Johnston were
also present.
NEW BUSINESS
A) DISCUSS THE UPCOMING LAWSUIT WITH SOUTHSIDE
Mayor Elumbaugh asked City Attorney Lindsey Castleberry to come forward to
address the council regarding the upcoming lawsuit to stop the incorporation of
Southside. The Circuit Court date is March 2nd. Mr. Castleberry brought the
council up to date about the issue and said he has had several conversations
with Mr. Bowen, the Southside group's attorney and they have no intention of
settling the suit or removing the airport from their incorporation area.
Councilmember Matthews said after extensive research, there should not be any
issue with part of our airport being inside the city limits of Southside. He said
according to state statue, the City of Batesville will still have total control over the
airport. Dr. Matthews said he thinks the city needs to stop the litigation and offer
our assistance to our neighboring community. Even if we were to win the lawsuit,
he said, we do not win anything. Councilmember Bryant said he agreed with Dr.
Matthews. Councilmember Henley expressed her concern for future generations
regarding the airport. After additional discussions, Councilmember Bryant moved
to dismiss the lawsuit and Councilmember Matthews seconded. The roll call
count was 6 for and 2 (Shetron and Henley) against. Mayor Elumbaugh said he
hopes that Batesville and Southside can work together for the good of our
communities and offered any assistance he can to help the new city of
Southside, Arkansas.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK