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MINUTES OF COUNCIL AUGUST 13, 2002 The Batesville City Council met in regular session on August 13, at 5:30 PM at the Municipal Building. Mayor Joe Biard presided over the meeting. Councilmember Watkins gave the invocation. Upon roll call the following Councilmembers answered present: Jim Cargill, R.L. Carpenter, Robert Ford, Gerald Gaither, Jim Mitchum, Jerry Pectol, Paula Terrell and Jim Watkins. Also present were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and the City Attorney Scott Stalker. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting. Councilmember Pectol seconded and all voted for. Councilmember Ford moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended. Councilmember Watkins seconded and all voted for. PRESENTATION TO FIRE CHIEF BOB DAVIS Mayor Biard presented a plaque to retiring Fire Chief Bob Davis. Chief Davis will be retiring on August 21, 2002 at which time he will have worked with the Fire Department for over 28 years. SHERIFF'S MONTHLY REPORT Sheriff Dan Johnson gave the council a monthly activity and status report for July 2002. PARKS GRANT RESOLUTION Mayor Biard read a resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Department of Parks and Tourism for a 50150 matching grant. The Mayor said the application will be to construct an amphitheater. Councilmember Cargill moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember Gaither seconded. All voted for and the resolution was given 42002-8-1-R. CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Mayor Biard opened the public hearing to consider condemnation of the structure located at 1830 Pickens Street. Mr. Dickey Sisk addressed the council and said he was in the process of tearing down the structure but need more than the 30 days to have it completed. The council explained to Mr. Sisk that at the end of the 30 days the council has the discretion to extend the time for completion. The Mayor closed