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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-08 MINUTES OF COUNCIL June 8,2010 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 8, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Councilmember Insell gave the invocation. Upon roll call,the following council answered present; Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Davy Insell, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Matt McDonald, Richard O'Neal and David Shetron. Also present was the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember O'Neal 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 McDonald seconded and all voted for. CITIZENS COMMENTS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS A) PRESENTATION FROM MR.TED HALL Mayor Elumbaugh presented Mr.Ted Hall, retiring Batesville Superintendent,with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Key to the City. Mayor Elumbaugh talked of Mr. Hall's involvement in our community wished him well in his retirement. B) COUNCILM EMBER BRYANT WITH A SUMMARY OF THE LEGACY CONSULTING COMMUNTIY SITE VISIT REPORT Councilmember Bryant gave a brief summary of the Community Site Visit prepared by Legacy Consulting. Mr. Bryant said a few of the suggestions were to conduct a formal needs assessment, develop a strategic budget and plan for each city department, hire a staff grant writer and develop an aggressive economic development plan. The report also encouraged the city to take advantage of our rich heritage and beautiful surroundings. C) MR.GREG MOHLKE REGARDING THE CRITERIA FOR PARKS LAND SELECTION FOR THE PROPOSED PARKS INPROVEMENTS Mr. Greg Mohlke addressed the council regarding the criteria for the selection of the land for the proposed parks improvements. Mr. Mohlke said some of the criteria to be considered will be the close proximity to city utilities,the City limits of Batesville, and to a state highway. The acreage must be contiguous properties that add up to 160 acres or more or a single piece of property must be above 100 acres. Landowners should include, if possible, land descriptions and maps of the proposed area and the price of the land. Offers should be mailed or delivered to City Hall by the end of June. D) CONSIDER A RECREATION PROPOSAL ORDINANCE Mr. Paul Phillips with Crews &Associates and Mr. Gordon Wilbourn with Kutak Rock Law firm addressed the council regarding a proposed ordinance to call and set a date for a special election on the question of levying a temporary 1%sales and use tax for the purpose of paying the bond debt service associated with a proposed community center and parks facilities and a permanent%%sales and use tax for the operation and maintenance and improvements of the community center facilities and parks facilities. Mr. Phillips explained how holding an election and buying the Build America Bonds before December 31, 2010 will save the taxpayers approximately$17,800,000.00 in interest. Councilmember Shetron introduced the ordinance and Mr. Wilbourn read the ordinance in full. Mayor Elumbaugh opened the floor for citizen's comments. Several citizens addressed the council asking for their full support for the proposed ordinance. Councilmember McDonald moved to suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember O'Neal seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Insell moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember O'Neal seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The ordinance was given#2010-6-1. Mr. Stalker read the emergency clause. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember McDonald seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. E) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL-AID RECREATION FUNDS FOR PHASE TWO OF THE FITZHUGH PARK TRAIL Councilmember Insell introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for a Federal- aid Recreational Trails Grant. Mr. Stalker read the resolution in full. Councilmember McDonald moved to adopt the resolution. Councilmember Insell seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given#2010-6-1-R. F) ENGINEER'S REPORT City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report. Mr.Johnson said all departments were running smoothly. He said the tunnel drilling has slowed down to about 10 to 20 feet per day but they were still ahead of schedule. Miller Newell has started their site plan for the City and he has found someone who might be able to help with the establishment of a levy district. G) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLEAN WATER REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM. Councilmember McDonald introduced a resolution that would authorize the city engineer and city clerk to execute certain documents in connection with the clean water revolving loan program. Mr. Stalker read the resolution in full. Mr.Johnson said the resolution was necessary because these documents are time sensitive and there are times when the Mayor is out or unavailable to sign the documents. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Henley seconded. The roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. The resolution was given#2010-6-2-R. H) PAID BILLS REVIEW The council reviewed the paid bills report for May 31, 2010. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh reminded the council of the Municipal League conference June 16-18. The Mayor said Sanitation supervisor Marty Thompson asked when they were going to be able to purchase the service truck in the Street Department. The council set a budget meeting for June 21"at 4:30 PM. LIAISON REPORT None COUNCIL COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all vote for. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR DENISE M.JOHNSTON,CITY CLERK