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Councilmember Beller moved to go into executive session. Councilmember Bryant <br /> seconded and all voted for. <br /> Upon returning from executive session, Councilmember Shetron moved that Ms. <br /> Willie Strong be appointed to the Housing Authority Board. Ms. Strong will replace <br /> Mr. Phillip Kerr who's term is about to expire. Councilmember Poole seconded and <br /> all voted for. Ms. Strong's 5 year term will expire on May 27, 2021. <br /> MAYOR COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh asked to move the next Council meeting to June 13th. With <br /> the Municipal League conference that week, Mayor Elumbaugh needed to be in Little <br /> Rock on Tuesday. Councilmember Matthews moved to change the meeting. <br /> Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted for. <br /> Mr. Bob Carius was present to discuss the memorandum of understanding <br /> between the City of Batesville, Independence County, the Independence County Library <br /> and the Batesville Downtown Foundation. Dr. Beller expressed his concern with the <br /> Foundation being listed on the memo since there would be a separate lease for the <br /> Foundation and City partnership for the third floor. After some discussion, Mr. Carius <br /> and Mayor Elumbaugh will meet to work out the details. <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh noted that school is out now for summer break and cautioned <br /> drivers to watch out for children playing outside. <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh also announced the Memorial Flag Pole dedication at the <br /> Terry Sims Diamond Sports Complex will be Friday, May 27th at 1:00 p.m. He also said <br /> that a tentative ribbon cutting and dedication for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant is <br /> set for June 9th pending a response from the Governor's office. <br /> LIAISON REPORTS <br />