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Councilmember O'Neal introduced a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Batesville to utilize federal-aid recreational funds. Mr. Stalker read the resolution in full and Councilmember Shetron moved to adopt. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. The resolution was given#2009-04-04-R. F) CEMETERY RESOLUTION The Council considered a cemetery resolution for Mr. Rene Julian for$1,600.00,#2009-118-1. Councilmember Matthews moved to accept and Councilmember McDonald seconded. All voted for. G) REVIEW MARCH 2009 FINANCIALS The council reviewed the March 31, 2009 financials. MAYOR COMMENTS Mayor Elumbaugh said he received a call from Mr. Danny Mitchell asking the City to replace two vases that were removed by the cemetery crew during a cleanup. The Mayor explained that the vases set down in a stone and when the flowers were removed,the vases were accidently removed. The cost of the vases is$33.00 total. After a discussion, Councilmember O'Neal moved to give Mr. Mitchell $33.00 to replace the vases and Councilmember Henley seconded. The roll call count was 4 for(O'Neal, Henley, Insell and Matthews) and 4 against(Shetron, Bryant, Krug and McDonald). Mayor Elumbaugh voted yes to break the tie. LIAISON REPORTS Mr. McDonald said there is an open seat in the City position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. McDonald urged interested persons to send a resume to the Mayor for consideration. Councilmember Bryant said the Airport Commission opened bids for the runway project and accepted the low bid which was considerably under budget. The commission extended to the bidder the opportunity to seal the taxiway at the same bid price and the total cost will still be under the projected budget.