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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br /> FEBRUARY 9, 2016 <br /> The Batesville City Council met in regular session on February 9, at 5:30 P.M. in the <br /> Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Boy Scout <br /> Troop 220 Honor Guards presented the flags and led the meeting in the Pledge of <br /> Allegiance and also gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following councilmembers <br /> answered present; Chris Beller, Tommy Bryant, Sonya Crafton, Margarett Henley, <br /> Paige Hubbard, Doug Matthews, Chris Poole and David Shetron. Also present were the <br /> City Attorney Tim Meitzen and City Clerk Denise Johnston. <br /> Councilmember Bryant moved to approve the minutes from the previous <br /> meeting. Councilmember Henley seconded and all voted for. <br /> Councilmember Beller moved to approve the prepared agenda as amended and <br /> Councilmember Bryant seconded. All voted for. <br /> CITIZENS COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> A) REPRESENTATIVE JAMES STURCH <br /> Representative James Sturch addressed the council. Mr. Sturch reminded <br /> everyone of the March 1St primary election in which he has an opponent. He <br /> said he will be back to work on March 8t" for budget hearings. Mr. Sturch said <br /> like other entities, the State is starting their budget process with a <br /> $170,000,000.00 short fall. Trying to find areas to cut are extremely difficult and <br />