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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-13 MINUTES OF COUNCIL DECEMBER 13, 2011 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on December 13, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Mr. Johnathan Abbott 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 Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Insell moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. CITIZENS COMMENTS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) THIRD AND FINAL READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A SUPPLEMENTAL TAX ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The council considered the third and final reading of an ordinance to establish a supplemental tax on alcoholic beverages within the City limits of Batesville. Councilmember Shetron moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr. Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. There being no discussion, Councilmember Shetron moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Matthews) against. The ordinance was given #2011-12-01. Mr. Castleberry read the emergency clause. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt and Councilmember Shetron seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Matthews) against. NEW BUSINESS A) HONOR MS. SUE SKINNER UPON HER RETIREMENT FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF BATESVILLE Mayor Elumbaugh presented Ms. Sue Skinner with a plaque and Key to the City upon her retirement from the City. Ms. Skinner worked as the Mayor's secretary for five Mayors during her 39 '/2 years of employment. Former Mayor Jim Barnett spoke briefly and wished Ms. Skinner well. B) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO DEDICATE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TAX TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC SAFETY Councilmember Shetron introduced a resolution that would dedicate the Alcoholic Beverage Tax for the purpose of Public Safety. Mr. Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Shetron moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2011-12-01-R. C) CONSIDER THREE RESOLUTIONS TO CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIPS OF BALL FIELDS AT FITZHUGH PARK Councilmember Insell introduced three resolutions to contract for sponsorships of ball fields at Fitzhugh Park. Mr. Castleberry read the resolutions in full. The sponsorships are for Tripp Ace Supply, Citizens Bank and First Community Bank. All contracts are for a 5 year period. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolutions were given #'s 2011-12-02-R, 2011-12-03-R and 2011-12-04-R, respectively. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SIDEWALK AND DRAINAGE PROJECT ON PINE STREET Councilmember Insell introduced a resolution accepting the bid for the sidewalk and drainage project on Pine Street. Mr. Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Henley moved to adopt and Councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2011-12- 05-R E) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE FOR REDISTRICTING CITY WARDS DUE TO 2010 CENSUS RESULTS Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance to redistrict City Wards due to the 2010 Census results. Councilmember Insell moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr. Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given # 2011-12-02. Mr. Castleberry read the emergency clause and Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call vote was 8 for and 0 against. F) ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report. He said due to all the recent rains, the Wastewater Treatment Plant was full and might not make permit this month. Mr. Johnson said the rest of the City departments were operating as expected. G) EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Matthews moved to go into executive session. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Insell moved to re- appoint the following Commissioners to the Historic District Commission; Ms. Barbara Fitzpatrick, Mr. Ron Lewallen and Mr. Terry King. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. All appointments will expire January 8, 2015. Councilmember Krug moved to give all full-time employees a $500.00 pay incentive and all permanent part-time employees $250.00. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. H) REVIEW OF PAID BILLS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 2011 The council was given a copy of the November, 2011 paid bills report. 1) REVIEW OF NOVEMBER, 2011 FINANCIALS The council was given a copy of the November, 2011 financials. MAYOR COMMENTS None LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Bryant commented on the new pavement for Stadium Drive which was a gravel road and the repairs on the roads in Meadow Heights. He said the City and Utility departments did a great job on the streets. Ms. Henley commented how beautiful the Christmas lights are throughout the City. She commended the employees who worked so hard for the light displays and said they were even better than the past years. Councilmember Krug also expressed his gratitude for the Christmas lights. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Insell moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK