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I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated employees and supervisors of our city. Your unwavering commitment, hard work and tireless dedication are the driving forces behind our community’s success and prosperity. Each and every one of you plays a vital role in making our city great! I want to also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our City Council members. Their steadfast leadership has been instrumental in guiding our city through both triumphs and challenges. With a shared vision for progress, our city council members work to enact policies, allocate resources, and advocate for the needs of our residents. Their collaborative work and passion for public service does not go without notice. 2023 welcomed Councilmember Landon Reeves who was appointed to fill the vacancy of Mr. Tommy Bryant. Mr. Bryant retired from the position after 14 years of dedicated service to the City of Batesville and our citizens. As we look to the future, let us draw inspiration from our past accomplishments and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. This year we will be moving into our new Public Works Facility located on 60 General Street. This new structure will house the Water Utility Construction, Purchasing, Sanitation, Street, Landscape, and IT Departments. Also, new bike and pedestrian paths will be implemented on Main Street, as well as from the boardwalk on Aberdeen Drive to Harrison Street. This will provide a much safer alternative for our increasing numbers of walkers and bikers. The Riverfront Trail, located on Stadium Drive, will be completed in the near future. As funding is available, the plan is to connect the trail to the downtown area. Approximately $650,000 in over-lay projects to city streets will be implemented this coming year. $300,000 of this amount will be provided by the state aid funds. Together, we will continue to build a Batesville that is inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable—a city where every resident can thrive and fulfill their aspirations. With unity, determination, and a shared vision for a brighter tomorrow, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Thank you, Batesville, for your unwavering support and commitment to our shared journey. God bless you all, and God bless Batesville, Arkansas MAYOR COMMENTS th Mayor Elumbaugh said the next scheduled meeting is April 9. Also, the Mayor said there was an E-1 2024 Pumper Fire Truck outside if they would like to look at it. The Fire Department is considering purchasing a new Fire Truck. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Bennett said she has recently bought a new property and has had to call the police to the location a couple of times. She said the police responded quickly and have been patrolling daily and she is thankful for their dedication. ADJOURNMENT There be no further business, Councilmember Bennett moved that the meeting be adjourned. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and all voted for. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK