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moved to adopt the emergency clause and Councilmember Hubbard seconded. <br /> The roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. <br /> F) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT STANDARD OPERATING <br /> GUIDELINES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> Councilmember Bryant introduced an ordinance to adopt the standard operating <br /> guidelines for the Batesville Fire Department. Councilmember Bryant moved to <br /> suspend the rules and read the ordinance by title only. Councilmember Hubbard <br /> seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. The City Clerk read the <br /> ordinance by title only. Councilmember Bryant moved to further suspend the <br /> rules and waive the second and third readings. Councilmember Matthews <br /> seconded and the roll call count was 6 for and 0 against. The council discussed <br /> with Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn if it was necessary to adopt their guidelines by <br /> ordinance. Councilmember Beller voiced his concerns saying if adopted by <br /> ordinance, every time the department changed any of their guidelines, they <br /> would have to do so by ordinance. After a discussion, Councilmember Shetron <br /> moved to table the ordinance and have the Chief seek legal counsel before <br /> adopting the ordinance. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. <br /> G) ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed council with his Engineer's Report. <br /> Mr. Johnson updated the council on the progress of the new wastewater <br /> treatment facility. He said although things are slow, they are progressing. He <br /> said the Westside project is also progressing. When complete, the crews will <br /> have replaced 3,500 feet of sewer lines and '/2 again that amount of water lines. <br />