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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on September 24, at 5:30 PM
at the Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order.
Councilmember Fred Krug gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following council
answered present; Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Davy Insell, Fred
Krug, Douglas Matthews, Chris Poole, and David Shetron. Also present were the City
Attorney Lindsey Castleberry and Jennifer Corter, Administrative Assistant. City Clerk
Denise Johnston was absent.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Matthews moved to approve the prepared agenda.
Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN PROPERTY AT 990 E. COLLEGE
Councilmember Shetron introduced a resolution to condemn property at 990 E.
College Street. Mayor Elumbaugh asked Code Enforcement officer Chad
McClure to come forward to answer any questions. Attorney Scott Davidson
spoke on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Cox and discussed that this has been a very
trying time for the Cox family and apologized for what their neighbors and the
City of Batesville has had to endure because of this. He also said that a court
date has been set for May 2014. There were no other questions or comments.
Mr. Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Bryant made a motion
to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Shetron seconded. The roll call was
8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2013-9-3-R.
B) ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Damon Johnson, City Engineer, addressed the council with his engineer's
report. Mr. Johnson asked permission for Safety Director, Chris Cash, to travel
out of state next week. He will be attending a safety conference in Kentucky.
Councilmember Shetron made a motion to approve the out of state travel and
Councilmember Bryant seconded. All voted for. Mr. Johnson also discussed the
public hearing held just prior to the Council meeting. The mandatory public
meeting was to discuss any possible environmental impact of the proposed
sewer line that is being upgraded as part of the sewer expansion project . He
also gave an update on various projects around town and noted that work has
been completed on the Golden Overpass. Bids for a new uniform contract were
opened this morning and the apparent low bid came from UniFirst Corp. with a
bid under $20,000.00.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh welcomed Mr. Bob Qualls and his news writing class.
The Mayor also commended Ms. Crystal Johnson, the Chamber staff and
volunteers for an excellent Water Carnival this year. There has been a lot of
positive feedback on this year's events. Ms. Johnson is still working on an
economic impact report and will have the report soon.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Henley thanked the crews who helped clean up the streets
before the Water Carnival.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
JENNIFER CORTER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT