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Mayor Biard read an ordinance that would re-zone certain property located across from the Fairgrounds on Highway 69 from C-2 to C-3. The property is owned by Carl Biggers. The ordinance was brought before the council at the last meeting but was tabled until this meeting. Mr. Biggers said he would like to re-zone his one acre piece of property to C-3 to increase the value of his property. The C-3 zoning would allow apartments to be built on the property. Mr. Biggers said he has had several persons contact him about the property but does not have a contract with anyone at the present time. Mr. Buck Riggs addressed the council as a spokesman for the neighborhood located next to the property. The neighbors are opposed to apartments being built by North Arkansas Human Services and asked the council to deny the request for re- zoning. A petition was presented to the council with approximately 80 signatures opposing the re-zoning. Councilmember Cargill and the other Councilmember said the decision they make regarding the re-zoning request has nothing to do with the petition presented to the council. Councilmember Pectol said the property is not a safe place for apartments since it fronts a state highway and is the 3rd most traveled street in Batesville. Councilmember Carpenter moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the second reading. There was no second therefore the motion failed. CONSIDER A REQUEST TO CUT IN THE BOULEVARD SECTION IN EAGLE MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD Dr. Brad Griffin addressed the council with a request to cut a section in the boulevard on Eagle Mountain Boulevard. Dr. Griffin is going to build an office on Eagle Mountain Boulevard and would like the cut for his patients to get to his office. Currently, patients would have to make a U-turn to get to his property. The Mayor and council asked to postpone the decision until they can look at the proposed area. The request will be on the September 14th meeting.