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officers patrolling 24/7, the June fuel cost was $966.63 compared to February <br /> and March bills that were over $3,000 and $4,000. He said keeping the police <br /> cars inside the city limits of Batesville should make a large impact on the <br /> department's fuel bills. <br /> B) MR. STEVEN LEWIS WITH CENTERPOINT ENERGY TO AWARD THE CITY <br /> WITH A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT <br /> Mr. Steven Lewis presented the City with a Community Partnership Grant <br /> designated for safety equipment in the amount of$1,394.00. Mayor Elumbaugh <br /> thanked Mr. Lewis and CenterPoint Energy for the grant and said the City will <br /> match the funds and buy 2 AED's for the new community center. <br /> C) OPEN DISCUSSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION CONCERNING THE <br /> BATESVILLE SIGN ORDINANCE <br /> Planning Commission members Joe Shell, Cord Davidson and Steven Lewis <br /> addressed the council to answer questions regarding proposed changes to the <br /> City's sign ordinance. Commissioner Shell said one of the main changes <br /> involves electronic signs. He said some of the electronic signs have very bright <br /> illumination and can be very distracting at night. Also lights that flash red or blue <br /> from a distance appear to be some sort of emergency vehicle. The council <br /> discussed several of the proposed changes and praised the commission for their <br /> hard work in preparing the document. After a lengthy discussion, the Mayor <br /> recommended that a few of the council meet with the commissioners who have <br /> worked on the proposed changes and try to come up with a business friendly <br /> proposal. <br />