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"DISCUSSION OF PROBLEMS WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT SNORKEL TRUCK <br /> Fire Chief Danny Russell and Asst. Chief Brent Gleghorn addressed the council <br /> regarding the snorkel truck. The hydraulics have gone out on the snorkel truck and it will <br /> cost approximately $30,000 to repair it. The truck can still be used as a pumper but <br /> currently the city has no way to reach tall buildings or even two story homes. The council <br /> discussed several options. The fire department is seeking a 1/8 sales tax on the <br /> November 7t" General Election to purchase new equipment and build a fire station in West <br /> Batesville. The council decided to wait until after the election to decide about replacing the <br /> snorkel truck. <br /> COMMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS <br /> None <br /> COMMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS <br /> Councilmember Krug said that on January 24, 2006, the council passed ordinance <br /> #2006-1-2 on the policy and procedures of the council. He said the council is to take no <br /> action during the citizen's comments section and then noted that it takes 2/3 votes to <br /> amend the agenda and the council did so at the last meeting with only 5 votes. <br /> Councilmember Mynatt said she has had several citizens contact her regarding a <br /> skateboard park and said they should look at this while planning the 2007 budget. Also, <br /> Ms. Mynatt asked the Mayor if the $20,000 that Animal Control Officer Jeff Pender is <br /> asking for in his budget is the same $20,000 that he is raising for the shelter. Mayor Biard <br /> said it is not the same money. The Mayor said that some concrete work and fencing had <br /> to be removed from the bid to lower the cost. Mr. Pender is asking for the $20,000 to have <br /> those items back for the shelter. <br />