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<br /> <br />MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br />JUNE 18, 2024 <br /> <br />th <br />The Batesville City Council met in regular session on June 18, at 5:30 pm at the <br />Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Utility Office <br />Manager Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following Councilmembers <br />answered present; Brittany Bennett, Scott Fredricks, Fred Krug, Chris Poole, Landon Reeves <br />and Robb Roberts. Also present were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and City Attorney Tim <br />Meitzen. Councilmembers Julie Hinkle and Paige Hubbard were absent. <br />Councilmember Bennett moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. <br />Councilmember Poole seconded and all voted for. <br />Councilmember Fredricks moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended. <br />Councilmember Bennett seconded and all voted for. <br />CITIZENS COMMENTS <br /> <br /> Mr. Bruce Winston with the Independence County District Court DWI Court program <br />introduced himself to the council and gave a brief background of Independence County’s DWI <br />Court. District Judge Chaney Taylor started the States first DWI court back in 2009. The <br />program has proven to be very successful and continues to grow. He said that Independence <br />County Sheriff’s department recently donated a transport vehicle to the DWI Court to help in <br />the transport of participants to and from court and for home visits. Mr. Winston said he would <br />like to get on the agenda at a future meeting to request financial help in operating and <br />maintaining the transport vehicle. <br /> District Judge Chaney Taylor also addressed the council regarding the DWI Court. <br />Judge Taylor said the number one deterrent for a DWI Court participant was the home visits. <br />He said they randomly visit the homes and look for any alcohol they might have. He said <br />this form of accountability is crucial for a successful program. <br /> <br />