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Councilmember Poole said he would like to discuss the Interlocal Agreement on <br /> Law Enforcement. Mr. Poole reminded the council that according to the study by Davis <br /> Business Planning, the City could have better police protection with a city police <br /> department and under our current agreement with the county. He said currently we <br /> have approximately 2.6 officers on the streets of Batesville 24/7. The study said for the <br /> same amount we could have 4.5 officers on the streets 24/7. Mr. Poole said dissolving <br /> the interlocal agreement has been tossed around for at least 4 or 5 years and he <br /> believes this is the time to do it. He also said he understands the county's concerns, <br /> however, he was elected by the citizens of Batesville and is sworn to look out for their <br /> best interest. City Attorney Lindsey Castleberry said he looked this afternoon and <br /> discovered the interlocal agreement was adopted by ordinance, therefore it would have <br /> to be dissolved by ordinance. Mr. Poole moved to have the City Attorney begin the <br /> process to dissolve the agreement by having an ordinance ready to adopt at the next <br /> council meeting. Councilmember Shetron seconded and the roll call voted was 8 for <br /> and 0 against. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, Councilmember Henley moved that the meeting <br /> be adjourned. Councilmember Beller seconded and all voted for. <br /> RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR <br /> DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK <br />