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Councilmember Bryant said his second issue was in the administration of justice in this community. Over the last several months the City and County have been at odds over District Court. It has always been the City’s position that since the County operates the court and the employees are governed by county policies, that District Court is the County’s. Having said that we are all in the same community and the City of Batesville stands ready to help with things like jail and District Court cost. After much pleading to have meetings to work out the problems and there has been no agreement to meet. Presently, County Judge Griffin is presenting a proposed ordinance to the Quorum Court that will essentially defund the District Court and render it unable to operate by only paying one half of the District Court Judge’s salary and one half of the Chief Clerk’s salary. The County is charged with the operation of a system administration of justice. This is the primary reasons for the existence of a county. Mr. Bryant said this is reckless on the County’s part. Councilmember Bryant made a motion that the city once again offer to meet with the County, either with partial court or the full Quorum court, to work these problems out and come to a resolution. Councilmember Krug seconded the motion, and the voice vote was all in favor. Councilmember Fredricks said he had a concerned citizen that had contacted him regarding a noise ordinance on loud mufflers. The issue will be looked into further. Councilmember Hinkle said she missed the previous meeting and wanted to follow up on a complaint from Mr. Lynn Melton. Mayor Elumbaugh said both Chief Cockrill and Code Enforcement Officer Chad McClure have been addressing Mr. Melton’s concerns regarding unsightly property.