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Mayor Elumbaugh said an Interlocal Meeting needs to be set this month. A tentative date of September 23rd was set contingent upon the Sheriff and County Judge's schedule. The Mayor said he received a letter from Councilmember Krug stating his resignation from the council. Mr. Krug and his wife have retired and moved from their Ward. The Mayor asked for those who were interested in the position to submit a resume to City Hall by 5:00 PM, September 16, 2014. Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn addressed the council regarding the repairs of a 1996 pumper truck. At the last meeting the council asked the Chief to get a second bid for the repairs. Diamond International of Little Rock gave a bid of$19,551.78. Emergency Repairs of Arkansas bid was $16,274.68. The Chief said the bids for the parts were comparable but the Diamond International's labor was $50.00 more per hour. Councilmember Beller moved to approve the repairs with the low bid by ERA and Councilmember Matthews seconded. All voted for. LIAISON REPORTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Poole said he read in the Batesville Guard that the County Judge has told the group of Southside residents who are trying to incorporate their community that the County will continue to provide the area with the services that they are currently receiving. Mr. Poole asked if we, the City of Batesville, should request the same consideration as well as Moorefield and other communities in the County. Councilmember Beller agreed and suggested that the Mayor visit with the Judge.