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PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO GIVE SUPPORT TO THE ESTABLISHMENT <br /> OF AN AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER IN BATESVILLE <br /> Mr. Gary Bebow, administrator of the White River Medical Center, approached <br /> the council with a resolution asking the City of Batesville to commit to work with White <br /> River Health System and UAMS through an Area Health Education Center in Batesville. <br /> Mr. Bebow said the center would help meet the educational needs for health professionals <br /> in North-Central Arkansas which will improve the quality of health care for all of its <br /> citizens. Councilmember Ford introduced the resolution and the Mayor read it in full. <br /> Councilmember Ford moved that it be approved and Councilmember Watkins seconded. <br /> All voted for. The resolution was given#2002-4-1-R. <br /> REFERRAL FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CHANGE ZONING <br /> OF A TRACT OF LAND IN EAGLE MOUNTAIN FROM R-2 TO R-1 <br /> Councilmember Ford introduced an ordinance to re-zone 3.06 acres of property <br /> located in Eagle Mountain owned by MDM Corporations and/or Mr. Leonard Wiggins <br /> from R-2 to R-1. Mayor Biard read the ordinance, excluding the property description, <br /> then opened the floor for discussion. Mr. Bill Walmsley spoke on behalf of several <br /> property owners in the Eagle Mountain sub-division. Mr. Walmsley said there were <br /> approximately 130 home owners in the Eagle Mountain sub-divisions and all but the <br /> property in question and 4 other acres are zoned R-1. Mr. Wiggins and his attorney Mr. <br /> Jerry Post also addressed the council. Mr. Wiggins said he did not receive notice from <br /> the city regarding the re-zoning. He said he bought the property in the late 80's and was <br /> planning to build an Assisted Living Facility on the property. After a lengthy discussion, <br /> Councilmember Carpenter moved to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on the <br />