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Terrell seconded and all voted for. Mr. Montgomery's term will expire November 10, 2012. B) REVIEW CITY YEAR END FINANCIAL The council was given a copy of the December 31, 2007 financials for review. C) CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2008 CITY BUDGETS Councilmember Matthews introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2008 budgets for the City. The City Attorney read the ordinance in full and Councilmember Terrell moved to waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Shetron seconded and the roll call was 8 for and 0 against. Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Shetron seconded. The roll call count was 7 for and 1 (Krug) against. The ordinance was given #2008-1-4. Councilmember Carpenter moved to adopt the emergency clause. Councilmember Smart seconded and all voted for. D) STATE OF THE CITY, MAYOR ELUMBAUGH "I thank you again for giving me the opportunity to serve as your mayor, and I am pleased to report tonight on the state of our city. The City of Batesville continues to make remarkable progress thanks to you, the citizens of Batesville, the city council, and the hard-working, dedicated employees. In last year's state of the city, I stated that it was time for me, the council, and the community to come together and move forward. I have to say that there has been great progress in uniting our council and community. First, I would like to reflect on some of the accomplishments over the past twelve months. With the help of our citizens and the passing of a 1/8 cent sales tax, a new aerial fire truck was purchased. Now, the firemen can reach the upper floors of the White River Medical Center and give the citizens better fire protection. Land on the west side of Batesville was also purchased, as promised to the voters, on which to build a new fire station. In the Parks and Recreation department many up-grades were made. Nine hundred feet of wrought iron fencing with rock columns was installed at Riverside Park. The park also got a new pavilion. Increased usage of the park is a strong positive for our city. The pavilions at the park were used over 250 times this past year for birthday parties, family reunions, and other events. The soccer fields gained a new concession stand and restroom facility. These improvements could not have been possible without the grant received from the Independence County Quorum Court. The number of children participating in our youth programs continues to increase as we make these necessary