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ordinance will be placed on the agenda at the next council meeting for the third and final <br /> reading. <br /> MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Mayor Biard updated the council on several projects: (1) Pleasant Plains by pass; <br /> Mayor Biard told the council that bids were to be opened September 22, 1998. The bid <br /> for the 167 South four lane would probably be in May of 1999. He stated that the <br /> Arkansas Highway and Transportation had informed him that this section of Hwy 167 <br /> would start construction at the junction of Hwy 14 & 25 at the top of Ramsey Mountain <br /> and go south to the junction of Hwy 14 at Southside. <br /> (2) The storm drain located at 23rd & Harrison is being worked on by the city's street <br /> department. This said street will be completely redone, making for a wider turning <br /> radius, and the hole at this location will be filled and a new water drain will be installed. <br /> (3) The proposed traffic light at 20th & Harrison should be advertised for bids soon. If <br /> everything goes well the traffic light should be in operation by early summer 1999. <br /> (4) The city would be receiving $130,000 in grant money for repair of sidewalks in <br /> downtown Batesville and in the Historical District. <br /> (5)Plans are in the works for reconstruction of Hwy. 106 starting at Central and <br /> continuing for about 2 �/z miles through Ruddell Hill. A public hearing has been set for <br /> October 13, 1998 for the residents of the Ruddell Hill Community. The city will be <br /> responsible for some utility relocation and for obtaining the right-of-way clearances. <br /> (6)Updated the council on some unsightly property that the code enforcement has <br /> been working on. Chad McClure, the city's code enforcement officer, gave the council a <br /> copy of a letter he had received from Imperial Motors. In the letter Mr. Bobby Bales, <br /> Manager stated that they have started cleaning up this property. He assured Mr. McClure <br /> that he needed a little time, but would have the property looking good when completed. <br /> (7) Bids on a new truck for the code enforcement officer had been taken. The only bid <br /> came in from Stanley Wood Chevrolet Pontiac. Councilmember Insell made a motion <br /> that the Mayor use his discretion to decide on the truck and Councilmember Gaither <br /> seconded. All voted for. <br /> (8) Establish a Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Five members have been appointed <br /> to serve on an Adjustment & Appeals Board, as required by state law. The city is <br />