HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-11-23 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on November 23, at 5:30 PM at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Councilmember Insell gave
the invocation. Upon roll call, the following council answered present; Tommy Bryant,
Margarett Henley, Davy Insell, Fred Krug, Douglas Matthews, Matt McDonald, and David
Shetron. The City Clerk was also present. City Attorney Scott Stalker was absent.
Councilmember Shetron moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
Councilmember Insell 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
None
NEW BUSINESS
A) RECOGNIZE OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD O'NEAL
The Mayor and council recognized outgoing Councilmember Richard O'Neal with a
plaque of appreciation for his years of service as a councilmember.
B) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report.
C) REVIEW OCTOBER 2010 FINANCIALS
The council was given a copy of the October 2010 financials for review.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh reminded the council of the Christmas parade December 4t" and
encouraged everyone to support the Batesville Pioneers Friday night for the State semi-final
football game.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Krug said he wanted to publicly congratulate the Batesville Pioneer
football team for the undefeated season.
Councilmember Shetron said he has seen our city traffic patrol officer in the Moorefield
area twice recently. He said he was told by the Sheriff's department that Moorefield was
helping with the expenses for the traffic officer and Mr. Shetron asked the Mayor if that was
correct. Mayor Elumbaugh said it was not correct, that Batesville pays for the patrol officer.
Councilmember Shetron said this was another example where the city pays and the county
uses. Mr. Shetron said he feels the city should look at the possibility of dissolving the Interlocal
Law Enforcement Agreement with the county and made a motion to form a committee to study
the possibilities. Councilmember Krug seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Shetron
said he would chair the committee. Councilmembers McDonald and Krug volunteered for the
committee.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the meeting be
adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
DENISE M.JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK