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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-07 MINUTES OF COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on September 7, 2010 at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Councilmember Krug gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following council answered present; Fred Krug, Douglas Matthews, Matt McDonald, Richard O'Neal, David Shetron,Tommy Bryant, and Margarett Henley. Councilmember Davy Insell was absent for roll call, but came in later. Also present were the Deputy City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember O'Neal moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted for. CITIZENS COMMENTS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS A) THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE A PORTION OF ALLEN STREET Councilmember Shetron moved to waive the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Stalker read the ordinance by title only. The Mayor opened the floor for discussion. There being none, Councilmember Shetron made a motion to adopt. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 5 for(Matthews, O'Neal, Shetron, Bryant & Henley) 0 against and 2 abstaining (Krug & McDonald). The Ordinance passed and will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance was given 2010-9-1. B) THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT APPENDIX G OF THE STATE FIRE CODE REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS Councilmember Matthews moved to waive the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 7 for and 0 against. Mr. Stalker read the ordinance by title only. The Mayor opened the floor for discussion. There being none, Councilmember Bryant made a motion to adopt. Councilmember McDonald seconded and the roll call was 7 for and 0 against. The ordinance passed and will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance was given 2010-9-2. NEW BUSINESS A) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPING POLK BAYOU Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor to seek funding to conduct a feasibility study to develop and improve the Polk Bayou area. Mrs. Crystal Johnson with the Chamber of Commerce addressed the council to ask for their support and authorize the Mayor to seek a grant from the Arkansas Tourism Attraction Feasibility Study 50/50 matching grant program to restore and utilize the Polk Bayou area to assist in tourism. Mrs. Johnson told the council that the City would not be out any monies. The 50 percent match monies would be raised through private donations. After some discussions Councilmember Bryant made a motion to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Matthews seconded and the roll call was 7 for and 0 against. The Resolution will be given 2010-9-1-R. B) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report. Mr. Johnson said the tunnel project was preceding about 5 to 6 feet per day and lacks about 150 for completion. The smoke testing is continuing and he is hopeful that it will be completed in three more days. Mr. Johnson told the council that the department heads met with Miller-Newell engineering firm to talk about what site plans for a new shop for all the city departments. Mr. Johnson told the council that the Levee recertification was on track and awaiting a request for some additional items. C) REVIEW AUGUST 2010 FINANCIALS The council was given a copy of the August 2010 financials for review. D) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Mayor Elumbaugh told the council that the animal control ordinance amendments were not ready and it would be moved to the September 21, 2010 meeting. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh reminded the council of an upcoming budget meeting at the Municipal League on September 15, 2010. The Mayor informed the council that the heat and air unit at the municipal building was in need of a new dryer. This dryer would remove the moisture out of the airlines that go to all the thermostats. The quote from carrier was $3690. Mr. Jonathan Abbott told the council that this was something that should be done so the thermostats would not have to be replaced at a later date. Councilmember Bryant made a motion to proceed with the work and Councilmember Krug seconded. All were in favor. Mayor Elumbaugh Informed the council of the upcoming Sara Low 5K run on September 11, 2010 starting at 8:00 a.m. and that The Fallen Soldiers Memorial would be on display at Batesville High School and encouraged everyone to visit it. Mayor Elumbaugh told the council that the Annual doggie swim for the Humane Society would be September 11, 2010 from 11-2 at Fitzhugh pool. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember O'Neal moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR BRENDA RILEY, DEPUTY CITY CLERK