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The Mayor read the second resolution establishing a non-violent civil rights policy for Batesville. Councilmember Bone moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for and the resolution was given #2000-8-2. Mayor Biard read the third resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an administrative agreement with the White River Planning and Development District for the construction of a Child Care Center at the Kindergarten Center to be operated by the Batesville School District. Councilmember Gaither moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Pectol seconded. All voted for and the resolution was given #2000-8-3. DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION AND ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE WITH REMARKS FROM OFFICER BILL BURRUS Animal Control Officer Bill Burrus addressed the council to respond to comments made at the last meeting by Ms. Anne Luster. Safety Director Sharon Taylor also addressed the council and addressed Ms. Luster's concern regarding the ACO wearing a sidearm. Ms. Taylor said the less that a firearm is handled, the less chances for accidental discharge. Mr. Taylor also said that Mr. Burrus is highly trained in every area of his job. Councilmember Ford moved that the Animal Control Ordinance be amended to state that every warning given by the Animal Control Department be in written form. Mr. Burrus said he would get with council and have an amendment at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY AT 1331 EAST COLLEGE Mayor Biard opened the floor for a public hearing regarding the property located at 1331 East College. Ms. Mandy Kelley, granddaughter of the Ms. Jewel Beel, the property owner, was present and asked the council what improvements needed to be made to the property in order to stop the condemnation proceedings. The council agreed that the vines needed to be removed from the side of the house, the roof repaired and the holes in the foundation repaired