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Mayor Elumbaugh and Safety Director Chris Cash recognized Mr. Leo Medina as <br /> the City's Safety Employee of the Quarter for his suggestion to improve safety in <br /> his department. Mr. Medina was given a certificate from the City and a $25.00 <br /> gift card donated by Wal-Mart. <br /> C) RECOGNIZE MR. JAMES HUBBARD ON HIS RETIREMENT <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh recognized Mr. James Hubbard and congratulated him on his <br /> recent retirement. Mr. Hubbard worked for the Sanitation department for 35 <br /> years. The Mayor praised Mr. Hubbard for his work ethic and presented him with <br /> a plaque of appreciation. <br /> D) RECOGNIZE MS. NINA WOMACK FOR HER SERVICE ON THE PLANNING <br /> COMMISSION <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh presented Ms. Nina Womack a certificate of appreciation for <br /> her years of service on the Planning Commission. <br /> E) CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY OF BATESVILLE FIRE <br /> DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOW TO HIRE HEROES PROGRAM <br /> Councilmember Bryant introduced a resolution allowing the City of Batesville Fire <br /> Department to participate in the VOW to Hire Heroes Program. City Attorney <br /> Castleberry read the resolution in full. Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn explained to the <br /> council that participating in the VOW program increases the department's <br /> chances to receive grant monies to hire additional firefighters. He said he should <br /> be notified by the end of September if his department will be awarded any grant <br /> funds and if so, they will advertise and try to hire qualified veterans. <br /> Councilmember Mathews moved to adopt the resolution and Councilmember <br />