HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-13 MINUTES OF COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
The Batesville City Council met in regular session on September 13, at 5:30 pm at the
Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Nick Baxter,
Utility Billing Supervisor, gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following
Councilmembers answered present; Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Sonya Crafton,
Margaret Henley, Paige Hubbard, Doug Matthews, Chris Poole and David Shetron.
Also present were the City Attorney Tim Meitzen and Administrative Assistant Jennifer
Corter. City Clerk Denise Johnston was absent.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous
meeting. Councilmember Shetron seconded and all voted for.
Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember
Beller seconded and all voted for.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
A) RECOGNIZE THE BATESVILLE BANDITS, 8 YEAR OLD NORTH
ARKANSAS CAL RIPKEN STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Mayor Elumbaugh read a proclamation, proclaiming September 13th as 8 Year
Old Cal Ripken All Star Baseball Appreciation Day. He recognized individual
players and coaches, and presented each of them with a copy of the
proclamation. The team presented Mayor Elumbaugh with a group picture and a
game ball and thanked the City of Batesville for its support of the team.
B) MONTHLY POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council with his monthly report for
August 2016. The Chief said everything is running smooth within his department.
He did note his officers have reported at least 100 street lights out around town.
C) ENGINEER'S REPORT
City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his monthly engineer's
report. Mr. Johnson said it is business as usual. Utility crews continue to work
on installing and repairing lines. They have started repairing street cuts with
concrete instead of asphalt in an effort to reduce the amount of bumps in the
roads. Also a company is in town restriping the city streets across town. Water
and Wastewater plants are operating well. He also reported there are still some
new projects that are in the works.
D) EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Bryant made a motion to go into executive session.
Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. Upon return from executive
session, Councilmember Bryant made a motion to reappoint Mr. Mike Schmidt to
the Appeals Commission and Ms. Gail Harley and Mr. Kenny Smothers to the
Tree Board. Councilmember Shetron seconded and all voted for. Mr. Schmidt
was reappointed to the Appeals Commission for a 5 year term expiring
September 8, 2021. Ms. Harley and Mr. Smothers were both appointed to the
Tree Board for 2 year terms expiring September 8, 2018.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Elumbaugh asked for the next council meeting to be moved from
September 27th to Monday, September 26th due to a conflict. Councilmember
Bryant made a motion to move the meeting date. Councilmember Beller
seconded and all voted for.
Mayor Elumbaugh also gave a brief update on recent activities at Riverside Park
and around the city and encouraged everyone to support both Lyon College and
Pioneer football programs.
LIAISON REPORTS
None
COUNCIL COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the
meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Shetron seconded and all voted for.
RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR
JENNIFER CORTER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT