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Mr. Ronnie Dowdy addressed the council in his capacity as Chairman of <br /> the Industrial Development Corporation. Mr. Dowdy told the council that the IDC <br /> assists in bringing jobs to Batesville and keeping jobs in Batesville. They also <br /> oversee the Industrial Park and look for other properties that might be good <br /> locations for industries to develop. Mr. Dowdy said that the IDC does not have <br /> the resources to go out and look for industries but when someone contacts the <br /> Chamber, they assist the interested party in finding a location for their business. <br /> Mr. Dowdy also said that it was very important for the City, Chamber and IDC <br /> board to work together and come up with a short term and long term plan for our <br /> city. <br /> C) REVIEW VACUUM TRUCK BIDS <br /> Mr. Larry Tharnish, Water Utility Manager, approached the council with <br /> bids they received for a new Vacuum Truck. Councilmember Matthews moved to <br /> accept the low bid with the additional options from Henard Utility. <br /> Councilmember Smart seconded and all voted for. The low bid including <br /> additional options is $205,524.00. <br /> D) I & I REPORT — JIM ULMER <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh said that the I & I report was not ready and will placed <br /> on the July 10th agenda. <br /> E) EXECUTIVE SESSION <br /> Councilmember Matthews moved to go into executive session. <br /> Councilmember Carpenter seconded. All voted for. <br />