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Mr. Tommy Tucker with the Batesville Parks and Recreation Commission and <br /> Mr. Randy Palmer, Parks and Recreation Director addressed the council with a proposed <br /> ordinance to establish a two (2)percent tax upon the gross proceeds of Hotel and Motel <br /> accommodations and a one (1)percent tax upon the gross proceeds of restaurants, cafes, <br /> and cafeterias and similar business as defined within the City of Batesville. The tax <br /> revenues would be for advertising and promotion of the City of Batesville. <br /> Councilmember Terrell introduced the ordinance and the Mayor read it in full. The <br /> council then asked Mr. Tucker and Mr. Palmer questions regarding the ordinance and <br /> opened up the floor for comments both for and against the tax. The ordinance will be on <br /> the May 24th agenda for the second reading. <br /> DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS LICENSE <br /> Councilmember Carpenter introduced an ordinance requiring a business license of <br /> all business operating in the City of Batesville. Mayor Biard read the ordinance in full <br /> for the first reading. The ordinance will be put on the May 24th agenda for the second <br /> reading. <br /> There being no further action, Councilmember Krug moved that the meeting be <br /> adjourned and Councilmember Terrell seconded. All voted for. <br /> Joe M. Biard, Mayor <br /> Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk <br />