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The council discussed the proposed changes recommended by Councilmember Insell at the last meeting. Councilmember Cargill asked that the City Clerk make a final draft of the agreement and mail it to the council before the next meeting. The council will at that time vote on the changes. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Biard read a letter from Terry Chandler, new owner of the Landers Theater. Mr. Chandler listed the improvement that he had made to the existing structure. Mr. Chandler, who was at the meeting said he did not know how long it would take him to complete the renovation. He said he was applying for funds to help in the restoration because the theater is the oldest in the state. Mayor Biard asked Mr. Chandler to make monthly reports to the council regarding his restoration progress. Mayor Baird said he needed to call an insurance meeting to discuss the recent rate increase for the city's health insurance. The members on the insurance committee are Councilmembers Bone, Pectol and Insell. The Mayor said he would notify them of the time for the meeting. STATEMENT FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Baird said he had prepared a statement to give to the council as he reported to the Batesville Guard regarding certain expenditures that he made and the " city courtesy car". The Mayor said he has decided to wait until the annual audit report is made to make his statement. He said the audit report is due to be completed by the end of the month. REPORT FROM CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CHAD McCLURE Mr. McClure said he mailed a certified letter to Mr. James Milburn asking him to mow his property located at 1100 College Street. Mr. Milburn addressed the council and said he trims his lawn to his satisfaction and did not want to mow it. Several neighbors to Mr. Milburn were in attendance and complained how the house looked abandoned and was a fire hazard. Mr. Milburn said he occupied the house. Councilmember Carpenter moved that the city mow Mr.