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Mayor Biard read a prepared statement regarding the courtesy car. Mayor Biard said he would re-pay the three insurance payments that the city paid on the courtesy car. Councilmember Carpenter asked Mr. John Ed Welch with Hughes, Welch and Milligan, LTD several questions regarding the audit. In general, Mr. Welch said the audit was good but there was a lack of internal control, specifically in travel and meal reimbursements. Mr. Welch said the council was responsible for making policy for the city officials and city employees to follow. The City Clerk said she had contacted several other cities for copies of their policies on travel for a guide to use for Batesville. COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REPLACING BROKEN CAR WINDOW The council read a memo from Safety Directory Sharon Taylor regarding a broken car window on an automobile parked at the Lockhouse Restaurant. Mr. Palmer said the window was probably broken by a mower at Riverside Park. Councilmember Insell moved to pay the damages and Councilmember Pectol seconded. All voted for. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL BY PEPSI TO PAINT TOWER AT THE FIRE TRAINING CENTER Councilmember Bone addressed the council regarding their decision at the last meeting to allow Pepsi to paint a Pepsi can on the tank at the Fire Training Center. Ms. Bone said she thought that painting a Pepsi can on the tank would hurt the integrity of our city. After some discussion, Councilmember Bone moved to reverse last weeks motion to paint the tank and for the city to find the money to paint the tank to look more presentable. Councilmember Cargill seconded and all voted for except Councilmember Insell. EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilmember Insell moved to go into executive session. Councilmember Gaither seconded and all voted for. After returning from executive session, Councilmember Cargill moved to appoint Mr. Dave Stallings to the Utility Commission. Councilmember Bone seconded and all voted for. Mr. Stallings term will be from 7-11-00 thru 5-10-05.