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Bruce said she sits on her porch and watches cars speed up and down Boswell Street. She said she is worried about the safety of the children in the area. Ms. Bruce said it is not only the citizens who are speeding but also school bus drivers and postal employees. Mr. Bill Olsen, who resides at 1063 E. College said he has also noticed the increase of speeders in the area. They both asked the council to come up with a plan to slow down the downtown traffic. Councilmember Krug said he did not want Batesville to become a “speed trap” but, if you are speeding, you need to be ticketed. Placing speed posting signs and radar signs were discussed. Councilmember Hubbard asked if Ms. Bruce had notified the school district about the speeding school busses and she said she had not. Ms. Bruce did acknowledge that a lot of the speeders are teenagers. Ms. Hubbard said we are a small town and if you know the speeder, contact their parents. Chief Alan said he is not for having his officer set and watch for speeders and to write tickets. He did say if a citizen sees a speeder and can get the license number, they can fill out an affidavit and file it with the City Attorney. At that point, the City Attorney can file a warrant for the arrest and prosecute the speeder. Ms. Bruce said she did not fill like it is her responsibility to have to do the police departments job. Councilmember Poole said all the information received tonight was a good start but it takes time to make any kind of change. Mayor Elumbaugh said he wants our community to be safe and all of the recommendations made tonight would be considered.