HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-29 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
J U LY 29, 2014
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on July 29, at 5:30 P.M. at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Utility Billing
Supervisor Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following
councilmembers answered present: Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley,
Fred Krug and Doug Matthews. Also present were the City Attorney Lindsey
Castleberry and City Clerk Denise Johnston. Councilmembers Hubbard, Poole and
Shetron were absent.
Councilmember Matthews moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Beller seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
A) RECOGNIZE MS. JOY WILSON FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE CITY
Mayor Elumbaugh said Dispatch Supervisor Ms. Joy Wilson had tendered her
resignation due to health issues. Although Ms. Wilson was unable to attend
tonight's meeting, the mayor read the plaque that will be given to her and he
wished her well and a complete recovery.
B) CONSIDER A RESOLTUION TO REVISE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution to revise the Batesville
Comprehensive Plan in the vicinity of Mill Heights and Harrison Street. Mr.
Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt
the resolution and Councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call count was 5
for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2014-07-03-R.
C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BATESVILLE ZONING
DISTRICT MAP
Because the proposed ordinance needs to be adopted as quickly as possible and
there are not enough council present to suspend the rules, the proposed
ordinance will be considered at a special meeting tomorrow at 1:00 PM.
D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT FOR THE WORKFORCE TRAINING CENTER
Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute
a contract with M & A Jones Construction for$634,996 for the construction of a
workforce training center on the UACCB campus. Mr. Castleberry read the
resolution in full. Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the resolution and
Councilmember Beller seconded. The roll call count was 5 for and 0 against.
The resolution was given #2014-07-04-R.
E) CONSIDER A RESOLTUION TO AMEND THE UTILITY OVERSIGHT
RESOLUTION
Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution to amend resolution #2014-07-
02-R regarding providing oversight of utility rates. Mr. Castleberry read the
resolution in full. Councilmember Bryant said he was against the resolution
because an independent study would cost between $75,000 and $100,000 to
determine if rates needed to be increased by 25¢. He said currently the Utility
has a rate study done every year by McGoodwin, Williams and Yates (MWY), an
engineering firm that works for the City on an ongoing basis. Mr. Bryant said it
would be difficult to determine if they would be considered "independent". City
Engineer Damon Johnson said he agreed with Mr. Bryant in regards if it would be
cost effective to have an independent study. Mr. Johnson said MWY has written
a program where they can simply key in pertinent information and come up with a
cost of operations and revenue stream. Dr. Matthews pointed out that the
council could at any time request an independent study if they felt the need was
there. The Mayor asked if there was a motion to adopt the resolution which there
was not. Therefore, the resolution was not considered due to the lack of a
motion.
F) ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Damon Johnson, City Engineer, addressed the council with his engineer's
report. He said the utility construction department was working hard to do line
repair on the streets that are scheduled for overlay. He said the rest of the City
departments are running as scheduled.
G) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Bryant moved to go into executive session. Councilmember
Henley seconded and all voted for.
No decision was made after returning from executive.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh said the dedication of the North Complex is scheduled for
August 7t" at 12:00 noon. The Mayor encouraged everyone to come out and participate
in the festivities.
Ms. Johnston informed the council of a fixed asset disposal. The construction
department had junked out unit#15, a 2001 Dodge Dakota for parts.
LIAISON REPORTS
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Beller moved that the meeting
be adjourned. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK