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Johnson said is an easement is granted from the Railroad, they, the Railroad will <br /> require the City to do approximately $500,000 to $700,000 in improvements to <br /> the property which would include boring under the property for the sewer lines. <br /> Mr. Johnson said he thinks the City could purchase the property for considerably <br /> less and asked for the council's permission to negotiate with the Railroad to <br /> purchase the property. Councilmember Matthews so moved and Councilmember <br /> Beller seconded. All voted for. <br /> B) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING NON-CITY RESIDENT OWNERS <br /> AND MANAGERS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY TO SERVE ON THE <br /> BATESVILLE A&P COMMISSION <br /> Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance that will authorize non-city <br /> resident owners or managers in the tourism industry to serve on the Batesville <br /> Advertising and Promotion Commission. Councilmember Bryant moved to <br /> suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Beller <br /> seconded and the electronic roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. Mr. Meitzen <br /> read the ordinance by title only. After a discussion, Councilmember Bryant <br /> moved to further suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. <br /> Councilmember Shetron seconded and the electronic roll call count was 8 for and <br /> 0 against. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the ordinance and <br /> Councilmember Matthews seconded. The electronic roll call count was 8 for and <br /> 0 against. The ordinance was given #2017-01-05. Mr. Meitzen read the <br /> emergency clause and Councilmember Bryant moved for its adoption. <br />