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MINUTES OF COUNCIL JUNE 22, 1999 The Batesville City Council met for its regular meeting on June 22, at 5:30 P.M. at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember Insell gave the invocation. Upon roll call, all the council answered present. Also present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda and Councilmember Cargill seconded. All voted for. KENNY SMITH: WATER DRAINAGE COMPLAINT Mr. Kenny Smith addressed the council regarding water drainage on his property located at 2450 Case Street. Mr. Smith showed the council a video after the flash flood the City had on June 13. Mayor Biard said there are drainage problems all over the City. The Mayor said he hopes to bring a proposal to the council within the next year to help the drainage problem in Batesville. The Mayor said the City was going to do some work to the head wall near Mr. Smith's house to help keep the street from washing away. DISCUSSION OF COPS GRANT PROGRAM The Mayor and City Clerk told the council that the City has been overpaid for the COPS Grant. The Sheriff's Department requested the reimbursements for the City. Instead of requesting 75% of the total expenses for the officers, the Sheriff's Department requested 100%. Therefore, the City has collected in advance. The County has already reimbursed the COPS Grant a total of$38,363.77. The City's portion is $22,657.77. The City should receive the total amount of the grant in full by the end of this year. Councilmember Cargill moved to pay the City's portion. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for.