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A) RECOGNITION OF THE LARRY SHAW FAMILY <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh recognized the Larry Shaw family for their contributions to Batesville <br /> and Independence County. Mr. Shaw has 31 years in the race car industry and has left <br /> his foot print in Batesville and worldwide. Mr. Shaw's company has built over 3,000 <br /> race cars and has a goal now of reaching 5,000. Mayor Elumbaugh gave Mr. Shaw and <br /> his family a certificate of appreciation. <br /> B) ENGINEER'S REPORT <br /> City Engineer Damon Johnson addressed the council with his engineer's report. Mr. <br /> Johnson asked the council for permission to send utility billing supervisor Nick Baxter to <br /> San Antonio, TX to visit a company he is considering to outsource the utility statements <br /> to. Currently the utility uses Data Pros and they have recently imposed a rate increase. <br /> Mr. Johnson said the company in San Antonio is less expensive but Mr. Baxter wants to <br /> visit the facility to make sure they can handle our capacity. Councilmember Matthews <br /> moved to approve the out of state travel and Councilmember McDonald seconded. All <br /> voted for. <br /> Mr. Johnson gave the council a brief update on all the departments within the city. <br /> C) REVIEW PAID BILLS REPORT FOR MAY, 2010 <br /> The council reviewed the paid bills report for May, 2010. <br /> MAYOR COMMENTS <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh informed the council of three public hearings scheduled for the <br /> proposed recreation tax. The dates are July 191h at West Elementary,July 22nd at Batesville High <br />