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F) DISCUSSIONS FROM CITIZENS REGARDING THE PROPOSED HISTORIC PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ORDINANCE Mayor Elumbaugh opened the floor for comments from citizens regarding the proposed Historic Protection and Preservation Ordinance. Mr. Jerry Post, Mr. Terry Chandler, Ms. Jennifer Davidson and Mr. Richard Earnheart all addressed the council with concerns regarding the ordinance. Some thought it is too restrictive and gives the Historic Commission too much power. Although all were opposed to the proposed ordinance, all agreed that the City does need to protect its historic downtown. G) DISCUSSION WITH MR. BOYD MAHER AND MR. ROB MIDDLETON REGARDING THE PROPOSED HISTORIC PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ORDINANCE Mr. Boyd Maher with the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and City Planner Rob Middleton addressed the council. Mr. Maher told the council of the advantages of having a preservation plan for our city especially since we are the oldest existing city in the State of Arkansas. Mr. Middleton talked to the council more with a planning view point. The council then recognized Dr. Terrell Tebbetts, Chairman of the Historic commission. Dr. Tebbetts gave a brief account of how the preservation guidelines came about and tried to answer questions and clear up statements made by the preceding business owners. Mr. Chris Black, Chairman of Main Street Batesville addressed the council and said the Main Street Board is in support of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Rick Reed, local downtown business owner then addressed the council with his concerns with the ordinance. H) SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE CHARACTER OF AND PROPERTIES WITHIN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT Councilmember Krug moved to read the second reading by title only. Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr. Stalker read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Shetron moved to suspend the rules and