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Parks Director Jeff Owens and Chamber CEO Crystal Johnson addressed the <br /> council regarding a resolution to apply for a GIF Grant. Ms. Johnson said the <br /> funds, $50,000.00, will be used to purchase Aquatics based play structures for <br /> the new Aquatics Park. Councilmember Bryant introduced the resolution. Mr. <br /> Castleberry read the resolution in full. Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt <br /> the resolution and Councilmember Bryant seconded. The roll call count was 5 <br /> for and 0 against. The resolution was given #2014-02-01-R. Mr. Owens said he <br /> was pleased to announce that Batesville will be hosting its first tournament on the <br /> new fields at the North Complex the first weekend in May. He said as of this <br /> afternoon, 84 teams had registered to enter the tournament. That is a <br /> phenomenal number of teams and will make a great economic development <br /> impact on our community. <br /> D) ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his Engineer's Report. <br /> He said he didn't have much to report. The recent bout of ice and snow has kept <br /> our street crews busy clearing streets and the utility construction crew repairing <br /> frozen and busted water lines. Mr. Johnson bragged on the employees saying <br /> he doesn't have to call them, they just show up. <br /> MAYOR COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh asked for out of state approval to attend the National League <br /> of Cities meeting in March in Washington, DC. Councilmember Matthews moved to <br /> grant the out of state travel and Councilmember Bryant seconded. All voted for. <br />