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proclamation recognizing their achievement and the Lady Pioneer introduced <br /> themselves and the sport that they took part in. <br /> "PRESENTATION FROM JONAH SHUMATE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <br /> DIRECTOR <br /> Mr. Johan Shumate, Executive Director of the Batesville Area Chamber of <br /> Commerce addressed the council regarding the City participating in the Arkansas <br /> Department of Economic Development's Arkansas Communities of Excellence <br /> Program. Mr. Shumate said the City and County need to establish a multi-year <br /> strategic plan for the direction we want our community to go. Mr. Shumate said a <br /> 25 year plan would be great with a stirring committee made of up citizens <br /> between the ages of 30 to 50. Mr. Shumate asked for the council's approval for <br /> the Mayor to sign the "Letter of Commitment" to join the ACE program. The <br /> council was all in agreement. <br /> "EXECUTIVE SESSION <br /> Councilmember Matthews moved to go into executive session. <br /> Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted for. <br /> Upon returning from executive session, the council made the following <br /> appointments: Councilmember Terrell moved to appoint Kim Looney to the <br /> Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Krug seconded and all <br /> voted for. Mr. Looney's term will be 5/22/07 through 5/10/2012. The council <br /> made two appointments to the Industrial Development Corporation; <br /> Councilmember Matthews moved to reappoint Woody Castleberry to the <br /> Corporation. Councilmember McDonald seconded and all voted for. Mr. <br />