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The council was given a copy of the January and February monthly Sheriff <br />department's monthly report. There was no one from the Sheriff's department at <br />the meeting. <br />B) BATESVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL TO DISCUSS AN ART PROJECT ON <br />MAIN STREET <br />Ms. Paige Dirksen with the Batesville Area Arts Council and Mr. Danny Dozier <br />addressed the council to discuss the possibility of starting a storm drain mural <br />project. Ms. Dirksen said the project will give local artists the opportunity to <br />express themselves with semi-permanent public art in the form of a small-scale <br />outdoor storm drain mural. She said she has identified 15 potential storm drains <br />within the downtown area to paint. Ms. Dirksen said all art will be approved <br />before the work begins. Councilmember Bryant moved to proceed with the <br />project and Councilmember Hubbard seconded. All voted for. Mayor <br />Elumbaugh asked Ms. Dirksen to get with the City's Engineer, Damon Johnson <br />to help choose which storm drains are to be painted. <br />C) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR A <br />GRANT FROM THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ON BEHALF OF <br />THE BATESVILLE AIRPORT COMMISSION <br />Councilmember Matthews introduced a resolution to authorize the Mayor to apply <br />for a grant from the FAA on behalf of the Batesville Airport Commission. City <br />Attorney Lindsey Castleberry read the resolution in full. Airport Manager Darren <br />Wilkes, said if approved, the grant monies will construct 2 taxiway extensions to <br />promote hangar development. Councilmember Bryant moved to adopt the <br />