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between 15th and Sidney Streets in order to build a new 40,000 square feet facility that <br /> will house the orthopedic doctors. Dr. Angel said he has been practicing in Batesville <br /> for 31 years and they have completely outgrown their facility. Currently they have 3 <br /> Orthopedics' and a 4th partner will be joining them in August or September next year. <br /> He commented on their current location, most of their patients have problems even <br /> getting into the office because of their ailment and very limited parking. He also <br /> mentioned because of the doctors constant calls to the emergency room, it is vital that <br /> their new facility have easy access to the ER. <br /> B) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER VACATING AND ABANDONING PART OF <br /> BROAD STREET <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh opened the public hearing at 5:45 pm. Ms. Lucy Williams <br /> addressed the council with her concern with closing the street. Ms. Williams said she <br /> has lived on Broad Street for 57 years and travels Broad Street every day. She said <br /> she avoids St. Louis and Harrison Streets as much as she can. She is also concerned <br /> that closing the street will devalue her home and also make her trip to the hospital <br /> considerably longer. Ms. Williams said she is not trying to stop progress but is worried <br /> about the affects to her property. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed <br /> the public hearing at 5:48 pm. <br /> C) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND ABANDONING PART OF BROAD <br /> STREET BETWEEN 15TH AND SIDNEY STREETS <br /> Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance to vacate and abandon a portion of <br /> Broad Street lying between 15th and Sidney Streets. Councilmember Bryant moved to <br /> suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Matthews <br /> seconded and the electronic roll call count was 6 for and 0 against (Mayor Elumbaugh <br /> voted to pass the motion). Mr. Meitzen read the ordinance by title only. After a brief <br />