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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-12 MINUTES OF COUNCIL APRIL 12, 2011 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on April 12, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Riley Caraway, a student from Batesville Jr. High gave the invocation. Lyon College students Diana Turnbo and T.J. Guajardo led the National Anthem. Upon roll call the following councilmembers answered present: David Shetron, Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Davy Insell, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews and Chris Poole. Also present were the Deputy City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and Councilmember Insell seconded. 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 Sheriff Steve Jeffery asked to quickly address the council before he had to leave to attend another meeting. The Sheriff said he did not have his March activity sheet ready for this meeting but would have it for the April 26th meeting. The Sheriff presented the Mayor with two donations checks for the new Westside Sub-station. The checks totaled $1,500.00. A) RECOGNIZE THE STATE ARCHERY TEAMS FROM EAGLE MOUNTAIN MAGNET AND THE BATESVILLE JUNIOR HIGH Mayor Elumbaugh recognized the Arkansas State Archery Champions from Eagle Mountain Magnet and Batesville Junior High schools as well as Sulphur Rock Magnet for their recent accomplishments. Each team member was given a certificate. Mayor Elumbaugh praised the students, coaches, volunteer coaches and parents for this great achievement. B) RECOGNIZE MARY AMOS, FORMER AIRPORT MANAGER Mayor Elumbuagh recognized Ms. Mary Amos as the former Airport Manager. Ms. Amos retired after 32 years with the Airport. Ms. Amos thanked the Mayor and the Council and said she will continue to work on Mondays for a while to help with the transition. The Mayor presented Ms. Amos with a framed newspaper article about her retirement and years at the Airport. C) CONSIDER AN ORDIANCE REVISING THE CITY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE CITY OF BATESVILLE Councilmember Insell introduced an ordinance that would amend ordinance 2006-09-01, Chapter 12.16 of the Batesville Municipal Code to prohibit the use of tobacco products in Cemeteries owned by the City of Batesville. Mayor Elumbaugh told the council that this is one step toward making our community healthier and cleaner. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to suspend the rules and read by title only. Councilmember Henley second. The roll call was 8 for 0 against. City Attorney Castleberry read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to waive the second and third reading. Councilmember Bryant second. The roll calls for 8 for 0 against. Councilmember Bryant made a motion to adopt the ordinance. Councilmember Matthews second. The roll call was 8 for 0 against. The ordinance was given #2011-04-01. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT WITH WHITE RIVER PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Councilmember Shetron introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into and administrative agreement with White River Planning and Development. This agreement would be for the intented purpose of applying to the Arkansas Economic Development Program for funds to improve drainage and sidewalks along Pine Street. City Attorney Castleberry read the resolution. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to adopt the resolution Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #2011-04-01-R. E) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO IMPROVE DRAINAGE AND SIDEWALKS ALONG PINE STREET Councilmember Shetron introduced a resolution that would allow the Mayor to submit an application to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission for a community project that would improve drainage and sidewalks along Pine Street. City Attorney Castleberry read the resolution. Councilmember Insell moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Henley seconded. All voted for. The resolution was given #2011-04-02-R. Attorney Castleberry read the emergency clause. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Henley seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. F) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson gave the council an update on various projects around the City. G) REVIEW OF MARCH 2011 FINANCIALS The council was given a copy of the March 2011 financials for review. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh told the council there would be a retreat with the quorum court at Josie's on April 16, 2011 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. The council considered two cemetery resolutions. Barbara Bullard for $200.00 and Dr. Charles and Rachel Taylor for $1400.00. Councilmember Matthews made a motion to accept the resolutions and Councilmember Shetron seconded. All voted for. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Bryant thanked the Mayor for attending the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. Councilmember Henley reminded everyone of the Cemtery cleanup going on the week of April 10-April 15, 2011 Councilmeber Matthews told the council that they needed to be discussing the relocation of the White River Firefighter Training Center. The Mayor said he would be meeting on Thursday with the local fire chiefs and White River Planning and Development to begin the discussions. Dr. Matthews said they needed to be in planning stage this year or risk loosing $600,000 of grant monies. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the meeting be adjourned and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR BRENDA RILEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK