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Mayor Elumbaugh said Mrs. Johnson had a conflict in her schedule and will <br />be put on the next meeting’s agenda. <br />E) LEVY OF TAXES <br />The council was given a copy of the proposed millage rate for the city for the <br />year 2021. The rate remains unchanged with 5.0 mills going to city general <br />and 1.0 mills going to the Firemen’s Pension Fund. Councilmember <br />Matthews moved to approve the above-mentioned millage and <br />Councilmember Krug seconded. All voted for. <br />F) DISCUSS ISSUE 1 THAT WILL APPEAR ON THE GENERAL ELECTION <br />BALLOT <br />Mayor Elumbaugh said he wanted to encourage all voters to vote in favor of <br />Issue #1 when voting in the November election. Issue #1 is not a new tax, it <br />is simply voting to continuing the tax that is already in place for road and <br />highways. If the motion fails, the tax will sunset in 2023, leaving all cities and <br />counties as well as the state with considerable fewer funds for our street <br />departments. Independence County stands to lose approximately <br />$1,000,000. per year and the City of Batesville will lose approximately <br />$240,000. This will devastate our street department, so again Mr. Elumbaugh <br />encouraged everyone to vote for Issue #1. <br />G) EXECUTIVE SESSION <br />Councilmember Fredricks moved to go into executive session and <br />Councilmember Bryant seconded. All voted for. <br /> <br />