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court to decide. The County's attorney Eric Hance had this to say in a formal opinion <br /> issued in November, 2005. "There are exceptions if there is a natural barrier, such as a <br /> river or if the area proposed to be incorporated is accessible to the existing city only by <br /> a bridge. The southern most boundary of the city of Batesville is south of the White <br /> River at the foot of what we commonly call Ramsey Mountain. In my opinion these <br /> exception do not apply and a resolution of the Batesville City Council approving the <br /> incorporation would be necessary as a condition precedent. Accordingly, I would <br /> recommend that the proposed incorporators obtain a resolution from the Batesville City <br /> Council before the County Court authorizes the election". In conclusion, the Mayor <br /> urged the council to appeal the decision of the County Court. Councilmember Krug <br /> moved to proceed with the appeal process. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all <br /> voted for. <br /> There being no further business, Councilmember Smart moved that the meeting <br /> be adjourned. Councilmember Carpenter seconded and all voted for. <br /> JOE M. BIARD, MAYOR <br /> DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK <br />