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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-14 A MMRIC ',RfAgURE a� �k.4 tiSAS.OLDEN C�Y CITY OF BATESVILLE COUNCIL REGULAR CALLED MEETING City Hall April 14,2026 5:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHERS: Vacant, Ward 1 Position I Rick Elumbaugh,Mayor Scott Fredricks, Ward 1 Position 2 Jessica Davis, City Clerk Fred Krug, Ward 2 Position I Tim Meitzen, City Attorney Robb Roberts, Ward 2 Position 2 Julie Hinkle, Ward 3 Position I(Absent) Brittany Bennett, Ward 3 Position 2 (Absent) Paige Hubbard, Ward 4 Position 1 Lackey Moody,Jr., Ward 4 Position 2 r CALL TO ORDER The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. INVOCATION Bryce Cash ROLL CALL BY CITY CLERK The clerk verified the roll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to approve the minutes from the March 10,-2026 regular called meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Moody to approve the agenda. The.motion passed unanimously. COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS None UNFINISHED BUSINESS None City Council Rlecting April 14,2026 Page 2 of 4 NEW BUSINESS A)• AIRPORT UPDATE Airport Commissioner, Kirk Warden-addressed the council and provided an update on the airport's operations. He discussed hangar growth including the addition of 22 hangars since 2014. The airport owns 44 of the 68 hangars on site. Mr. Warden reported an upcoming runway 826 resurfacing project as well as various grants. They are working closely with the FAA on grant structure. Their revenues from hangar rentals and ground leases have significantly grown in the past years. Councilmember Roberts commended the airport's leadership. The Mayor echoed those words and invited Mr. Warden up to receive a recognition plaque in honor of his 20 years of service on the Airport Commission. B) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief Scarbrough addressed the council with his monthly report. He mentioned officer Brenda Bittle's work with Internet Crimes Against Children and stated although she is unfortunately busy, she is doing a very good job. The Mayor requested transferring his city truck to the police department while he looks for a replacement. He is currently searching for options including used vehicles. The police department is in need of another vehicle. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Krug to move the Mayor's city vehicle to the Police Department, allowing the Mayor to purchase a replacement vehicle. The motion passed unanimously. Chief Scarbrough reported they have just finished a safe driving campaign in hopes of reducing accidents. C) FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT Chief McCollum was not present. D) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WHITE RIVER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT,INC. Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the resolution by title only. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Fredricks made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adopt the resolution. The electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against. The resolution was given#2026-04-01-R. City Council Meeting April 14.2026 Page 3 of 4 E) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR& CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH CEA, INC. OF JONESBORO,AR Councilmember Fredricks introduced the resolution. The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the resolution by title only. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only. Councilmember Moody made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to adopt the resolution. The electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against. The resolution was given#2026-04-02-R. F) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BATESVILLE WATER UTILITY TO PAYOFF BETHESDA WATER ASSOCIATION DEBT WITH THE U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE Councilmember Moody introduced the resolution. The Mayor called for Mr. Meitzen to read the resolution by title only. Mr. Meitzen read the resolution by title only.Councilmember Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Moody to adopt the resolution. The electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against. The resolution was given# 2026-04-03-R. G) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS Councilmember Roberts introduced the ordinance. A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to place the ordinance on its first reading. The electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against. Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance in its entirety. A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to place the Ordinance on its second at the next council meeting. The electronic roll call was 5 for, 0 against. H) EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to enter into.executive session. The motion passed unanimously. The council entered executive session at 5:54 p.m., upon their return at 6:27p.m., a motion was made by Councilmember Moody, seconded by Councilmember Fredricks to re-appoint Ms. Willie Strong to the Housing Authority Board. The motion passed unanimously. In regards to filling Ward 1, Position 1 vacancy, The Mayor recommended Mr. Kyle Christopher to fill the vacancy. A motion was made by Councilmember Fredricks, seconded by Councilmember Moody to appoint Mr. Kyle Christopher to the postion. The.motion passed unanimously. I) FINANCIAL REPORT The council was provided a copy of the March financial report. COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR The Mayor announced the next council meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026. He informed the council they would be moving forward with the waste water aeration improvement project with Olsson. J City Council Meeting April.14,202( Page 4 of 4 _ He also informed the council of a fixed asset transfer for a 2017 Ram from Water treatment Plant to the Landscape Department. The Mayor and City Clerk requested the council approve raising the fixed asset limit from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. A motion was made by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Moody to raise the limit to $10,000.00. The motion passed unanimously. Dates to Remember: • Council-Meeting April 28tn LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Brittany Bennett—Absent Scott Fredricks—None Julie Hinkle—Absent Paige Hubbard—None Fred Krug—None Lackey Moody,Jr.—None Ward 1,Position 1 —Vacant Robb Roberts—None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Councilmember Fredricks made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Hubbard to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. ck 1� aught Mayor (JC Jessica Davis, City Clerk