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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br /> SPECIAL MEETING <br /> MARCH 23, 2012 <br /> The Batesville City Council met in special session on March 23, at 12:00 PM at <br /> the Municipal Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Upon roll call, <br /> the following council answered present; Tommy Bryant, Margarett Henley, Paige <br /> Hubbard, Davy Insell, Fred Krug, Douglas Matthews, Chris Poole, and David Shetron. <br /> Also present were the City Clerk and the City Attorney. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> A) CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR A NEW <br /> PUMPER TRUCK FOR THE BATESVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT <br /> Councilmember Matthews introduced an ordinance to waive competitive bidding <br /> and authorize the purchase of a new 2011 International Dura Star 440 Class A <br /> Pumper Fire Truck for the Batesville Fire Department. Fire Chief Brent Gleghorn <br /> said they need to replace Engine 1 which is a 1988 model and is currently out of <br /> service. The cost of repairs would be in excess of$23,000.00. He said he has <br /> checked what similar trucks are selling for and it is between $3,000.00 and <br /> $5,000.00, therefore repairing the truck would not be feasible. In the discussion <br /> on how the truck will be paid for, the Chief said they will finance the truck and pay <br /> for the principal payments from Act 833 and the interest from City General. City <br /> Attorney Castleberry read the ordinance in full. Councilmember Matthews <br /> moved to suspend the rules and waive the second and third readings. <br /> Councilmember Bryant seconded and the roll call count was 8 for and 0 against. <br /> Councilmember Matthews moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember <br />