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The Mayor said there have been discussions again about doing away with the <br /> Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement and forming our own police force. He said his <br /> main concern is optimal police protection for the citizens of Batesville and the cost to <br /> provide it. It has be said time and again that the city could have better protection at a <br /> lesser cost to what we pay the County. Councilmember Bryant moved to contract with <br /> an outside financial advisor to put together a feasibility study proposal to start our own <br /> police department for the City of Batesville. <br /> LIAISON REPORTS <br /> None <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Insell said he had a call regarding the intersection at Stadium <br /> Drive and Ramsey Street. He said the intersection is confusing but he is not sure how <br /> to fix it. Councilmember Shetron moved to have the City Engineer look at the <br /> intersection and recommend a remedy. Councilmember Bryant seconded and all voted <br /> for. <br /> Councilmember Matthews said the Airport is applying for a grant to build a new <br /> hanger. The grant is a 90 / 10 match. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting <br /> be adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. <br /> RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR <br /> DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK <br />