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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br /> SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 <br /> The Batesville City Council met in regular session on September 27, at 5:30 PM <br /> at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember <br /> Krug gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following councilmembers answered <br /> present: R.L. Carpenter, John Cooke, Fred Krug, Doug Matthews, Dana Mynatt, Jerry <br /> Pectol, Stephen Smart and Paula Terrell. The City Clerk was also present. The City <br /> Attorney was absent. <br /> Councilmember Pectol moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting <br /> and Councilmember Cooke seconded. All voted for. <br /> Councilmember Cooke moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember <br /> Terrell seconded and all voted for. <br /> REPORT ON EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS — O.E.S. <br /> Mr. Glen Willis, Director of the Office of Emergency Services addressed the <br /> council and told them of their procedures in case of an earthquake. Mr. Willis said <br /> unlike hurricanes and tornados, there are no watches or warning for earthquakes. He <br /> said most schools and some businesses have taken precaution and strengthened their <br /> buildings for the event of an earthquake. The schools have earthquake drills for their <br /> students and facility. Mr. Willis said each fire department within the county has been <br /> trained and will respond within their own districts with the main purpose of saving lives. <br /> After a few questions from the council, Mr. Willis invited the council to visit the O.E.S. <br /> office anytime for further information. <br /> DISCUSSION WITH A.H.T.D ON HARRISON STREET WIDENING <br /> Mr. Dean Farris with the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department <br /> again addressed the council regarding the acquisition of the White Rodgers property. <br />