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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br /> FEBRUARY 24, 2009 <br /> The Batesville City Council met in regular session on February 24, at 5:30 pm at the Municipal <br /> Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Councilmember Insell gave the invocation. <br /> Upon roll call the following council answered present; Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Davy Insell, <br /> Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Matt McDonald, Richard O'Neal and David Shetron. The City Clerk Denise <br /> Johnston was also present. City Attorney Scott Stalker was absent. <br /> Councilmember Insell moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. <br /> Councilmember Shetron seconded and all voted for. <br /> Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the prepared agenda and Councilmember Insell <br /> seconded. All voted for. <br /> CITIZENS COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> (A) REQUEST FROM MASTER GARDNER'S <br /> Mr. Chester and Mrs. Sharon Clark Master Gardener's addressed the council regarding the <br /> consideration of a Community Vegetable Garden. Mr. Clark said the Master Gardner's have not yet <br /> voted to start a Community Garden site but would like to get the council's support for the plan. The <br /> City has a plot of ground that is suitable for the project across from Row Lake. The ground would be <br /> divided into plots, approximately 4' X 10' and individuals would apply for a plot for one year. Mr. <br /> Clark said the Master Gardener's will set the rules for participants if the project goes forward. He <br /> said they would ask the City to provide a water system with PVC pipe, a night watcher, dirt and bark <br />