Laserfiche WebLink
in insurance rates for homeowners. Additional public safety funding could also go a long way in putting <br /> additional police on our streets. <br /> In closing, I offer my sincere thanks to all city employees, supervisors, and council members for all of <br /> their hard work, commitment and determination in moving our great city forward. A special thanks goes to <br /> Mrs. Sue Skinner, my former secretary, for her concern and love for this city for the past 39 years. I <br /> commend our citizens for having the determined desire to build a better Batesville even in tough economic <br /> times. Can any of you imagine no bridge across the White River?What if UACCB were still only a dream <br /> of those filled with the desire to better themselves through education?As a proud, new grandfather and <br /> many others alike, we long for our children and grandchildren to build a life here and love Batesville as we <br /> do. My hope is that the future of this great city is our top priority and that we choose a bold path forward for <br /> our community that future generations will look back and say that ours was the greatest generation for the <br /> City of Batesville. <br /> MAYOR COMMENTS <br /> The council was informed of two fixed assets disposals; Parks Department traded a <br /> 2011 John Deere Mule, Unit#446 for a 2012 John Deere Gator, Unit#448 and <br /> Cemetery/Landscape Department junked a 2003 John Deere tractor, Unit#314. <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh said because of several scheduling conflicts he would like to cancel <br /> both regular scheduled council meeting in March and only have one meeting on March 22nd <br /> Councilmember Bryant so moved and Councilmember Insell seconded. All voted for. <br /> LIAISON REPORTS <br /> Councilmember Matthews informed the council of an upcoming federal grant awarded <br /> to the Batesville Airport. The grant is to do fill work and security fencing. The bid for the <br /> project came in at $2,442,566.00. The federal grant will pay 95% and the State will pick up <br /> the remaining 5%. <br /> COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, Councilmember Matthews moved that the meeting be <br /> adjourned. Councilmember Insell seconded and all voted for. <br /> RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR <br /> DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK <br />