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5 years to try to satisfy the railroad’s requirements. The railroad is very difficult to <br />deal with but he is hopeful he will have a right of occupancy on the railroad property <br />soon so the contractors will be able to start on the bores. Mr. Johnson said both <br />utility plants are running well and the large water line replacement on Broad Street <br />is progressing as planned. The Street Department is making street repairs, filling <br />pot holes from regular wear and tear on our city streets. The preliminary engineer <br />report for the Water Treatment Plant should be ready for the council to review <br />within the next week or two. Mr. Johnson also told the council the he and the <br />Mayor were flown to California last week by Integrity Solar, the company that the <br />City has contracted with to supply solar power to city facilities. During the trip they <br />were able to visit other businesses that are using the floating solar panels that are <br />being recommended for the city. Mr. Johnson said the trip was very informative <br />and has put to rest any apprehensions he and the Mayor may have had. He said <br />they hope to have the project completed by the end of next year. <br />B) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT <br />Police Chief Alan Cockrill addressed the council with his monthly report. Chief <br />Cockrill reported 58 accident reports, 51 incident reports and 12 arrests. He has <br />hired one new officer and the one remaining vacancy will be fill in January, 2022. <br />C) MS. CRYSTAL JOHNSON WITH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT <br />Ms. Crystal Johnson, CEO, Jamie Rayford, Chief Operating Officer and Chris Hill, <br />Communications Director, all with the Batesville Chamber of Commerce and Dr. <br />Brian Shonk, Vice Chancellor of the University of Arkansas Community College at <br />Batesville, UACCB addressed the council with the first quarterly report for the <br /> <br />