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against. Mayor Biard read the ordinance. Utility Manager Larry Tharnish and <br /> Commissioner Sam Cooke addressed the council regarding the two utility <br /> ordinances. Dr. Cooke said that in light of a recent discovery of a five year under <br /> billing to a local industry for approximately $766,000, the commission will have a <br /> new rate study preformed and possibly ask for less of a rate increase. After a <br /> discussion, Mayor Biard asked if there was a motion to adopt the ordinance. The <br /> ordinance failed for the lack of a motion. <br /> *THIRD READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO RAISE SEWER RATES <br /> Councilmember Carpenter moved to read the ordinance by title only. <br /> Councilmember Terrell seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. <br /> Mayor Biard read the title and asked for a motion to adopt the ordinance. The <br /> ordinance failed for the lack of a motion. <br /> *SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF <br /> TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON ALL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS <br /> OWNED AND LEASED BY THE CITY OF BATESVILLE <br /> Councilmember Smart moved to read the ordinance by title only. <br /> Councilmember Matthews seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 <br /> against. Mayor Biard read the ordinance. The council again discussed the <br /> ordinance and it will be placed on the next agenda for the final reading. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> *MS. CLAUDETTE PARKS REGARDING RECYCLING <br /> Ms. Claudette Parks with the Independence County Judge's Office <br /> addressed the council to further explain the upcoming Household Hazardous <br />