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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-09 MINUTES OF COUNCIL AUGUST 9, 2011 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on August 9, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Councilmember Henley gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following council answered present; Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Davy Insell, Douglas Matthews, Chris Poole, and David Shetron. Also present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Fred Krug was absent. Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. CITIZENS COMMENTS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A) MR. RANDY REICHARDT REGARDING A PROPOSED NEW SHOOTING RANGE Mr. Randy Reichardt addressed the council regarding a proposed new shooting range to be located behind the Independence County Jail. The proposed shooting range would used for training and qualifying purposes for law enforcement officers only. He said the proposed site will be located behind the jail on land that is being donated by Eddie and Howard House. No tax dollars will be used and donations will be sought through local business for the shooting pads and various other expenses. Currently our local officers have to drive to Jackson County to do their firearm qualifications. When asked by the council how often the shooting range would be used, Mr. Reichardt said that was hard to say but at least 4 or 5 times a year and possibly more if neighboring cities ask to use this range for qualifying. The council asked for City Attorney Castleberry's opinion in light of the recent lawsuits filed against the City and County regarding the new shooting range located north of Batesville. He said the outcome of the pending litigation will dictate further rulings regarding shooting ranges. He said our current ordinance regarding shooting firearms within the City limits of Batesville will also have to be amended. The council decided to postpone any decisions about the new shooting range. B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CITY TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES Councilmember Shetron introduced an ordinance to allow the City to conduct business with City Employees and their business associates. Councilmember Bryant moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. After a discussion, Councilmember Matthews moved further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Councilmember Insell moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given #2011-08-01. C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE POLICY Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance to amend the employee handbook for a drug and alcohol free workplace. Councilmember Shetron moved to suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. After a discussion, Councilmember Bryant moved further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given #2011-08-02. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 1sT SOURCE BANK ON TWO RESIDENTIAL SANITATION TRUCKS Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution to extend the lease agreement with 1St Source Bank on two residential sanitation trucks. Mr. Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Insell seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2011-08-01-R. E) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report. Mr. Johnson said the City received two bids for the installation of the new radio read water meters, with the low bid of$67,720.00 going to Vanguard Utility Service, Inc. Councilmember Matthews moved to accept the low bid and Councilmember Bryant seconded. All vote for. F) EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Insell moved to go into executive session and Councilmember Henley seconded. All voted for. Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Bryant moved to appoint Ms. Karla Hopkins to the Cemetery Committee. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. Mayor Elumbaugh said Fire Chief Gleghorn has requested a pay increase for Assistant Chief Ronnie Painter from $37,907.00 to $39,000.00. Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the increase with the new pay rate effective August 1St Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. G) REVIEW OF JULY, 2011 PAID BILLS REPORT The council was given a copy of the July, 2011 paid bills report for review. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh thanked several city employees and citizens of Batesville for their hard work in making the recent White River Water Carnival such a great success. The Mayor said in spite of the excessive heat, the carnival was well attended by the public. The Mayor set a budget meeting for Tuesday August 16th at 5:30 PM. The council considered two cemetery resolutions; Robert Ford, Jr., #11-207-2 for $1,200.00 and Ms. Sally Ann Pickens, #11-207-1 for $400.00. Councilmember Shetron moved to accept the resolutions and Councilmember Bryant seconded. All voted for. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Shetron moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK