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the United States. Developing our property around the airport, promoting tourism, <br /> establishing technology driven businesses, and building a retirement village are many <br /> endeavors we need to consider. I believe we have to utilize our greatest asset of all, the <br /> beautiful White River. We also cannot give up on the recruiting of new industry, and I <br /> must say, by all means,we have to support our industries and businesses we have at the <br /> present time. <br /> At this time I would like to mention two important individuals. Our friend and council <br /> member, Mr. Jerry Pectol,will always be remembered as a man who wanted the best for <br /> his community. Also, Barbara Brooks, our assistant animal control officer,who had great <br /> compassion for her work and the love of animals. Both of them will be greatly missed and <br /> not forgotten. <br /> In closing, the city will be developing a comprehensive master plan in the coming year. <br /> This is where the community has the opportunity to plan the future of development of our <br /> great city. All of our citizens will be encouraged to help with this plan. This year, 2008, <br /> will be a challenging year for our town. However, in order to progress, the council, the <br /> citizens, and I must work together to make Batesville an even better place to live. <br /> Remember, our city's commitment today will assure us a prosperous tomorrow." <br /> COMMENTS FROM THE MAYOR <br /> The Mayor said he would like to have an Ad Hoc meeting Monday, <br /> February 4th at 5:15 PM. <br /> The Mayor told the council that during the budget process, the council <br /> discussed changing the Christmas and New Years holidays for 2008. The Mayor <br /> asked the council to approve working '/2 day on Wednesday, December 24th and <br /> be off the other '/2 of Wednesday and all day Thursday and Friday, December <br /> 25th and 26th. And for New Years, instead of taking off Wednesday, New Years <br /> eve, work that day and take off Thursday and Friday, January 1St and 2nd 2009. <br /> Councilmember Smart moved to approve the amended holiday schedule and <br /> Councilmember Shetron seconded. All voted for. <br /> Councilmember Matthews moved to ratify the recent action of the Mayor <br /> and City Clerk to request an irrevocable letter of credit from First Community <br /> Bank in the amount of$334,888.00 for one year for the slope stabilization <br /> project. Councilmember Terrell seconded and all voted for. <br />