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the budget ready for adoption at the first meeting in December and their request will be considered. ANNUAL REPORT FROM MAIN STREET BATESVILLE Mr. Ron Autry, representing Downtown Batesville (Main Street Batesville) addressed the council. Mr. Autry asked the council to continue their support of$10,000 annually for economic development. Again the Mayor said their request will be considered in the 1999 budget. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor played a video tape detailing the possible problems with the Y2K (Year 2000). Computers and other microprocessor and software-driven equipment may experience problems on January 1, 2000. The Mayor said city the is looking at all areas of the city to make sure we are Y2K compliant. The council also watched a video on a "Smart Trailer" which is a mobile speed detector that monitors and posts speeds as motorist pass. The device reminds motorist of the speed and seems to be a deterrent in cities where they are used. The cost for to "Smart Trailers" would be approximately $20,000. The Mayor said he has applied for a grant for around $16,500 to help purchase the units. The Mayor gave the council a copy of a letter regarding the proposed contribution from the county for the parks and recreation. The Mayor said the county was recommending cutting the annual contribution to the city for recreation from $20,000 to $10,000. The Mayor asked the council to instruct him if they wanted him to mail the letter to all the county quorum court members and to the County Judge David Wyatt. The council members expressed their concerns about the reduction and said that the $20,000 request was a very small amount. Councilmember Gaither moved to mail the letter on behalf of the council. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for.