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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 15, 2024 <br /> <br />The Batesville City Council met in regular session on October 15, at 5:30 pm at <br />the Municipal Building. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh presided over the meeting. Utility Office <br />Manager Nick Baxter gave the invocation. Upon roll call, the following Councilmembers <br />answered present; Scott Fredricks, Julie Hinkle, Paige Hubbard, Fred Krug, Chris <br />Poole, and Robb Roberts. Also present were the City Clerk Denise Johnston and City <br />Attorney Tim Meitzen. Councilmembers Brittany Bennett and Landon Reeves were <br />absent. <br />Councilmember Fredricks moved to approved the minutes from the previous two <br />meetings. Councilmember Hinkle seconded and all voted for. <br />Councilmember Hinkle moved to approve the prepared agenda. Councilmember <br />Roberts seconded and all voted for. <br />CITIZENS COMMENTS <br /> Ms. Savannah Warren with the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project addressed the <br />council requesting a street light. First Ms. Warren gave the council a summary of the <br />programs offered through the Literacy Project including free and confidential adult <br />education. Ms. Warren said she is requesting the city to place a street on the corner of <br />property located at 184 N. 5th Street. She said the area is extremely dark and a street <br />light would help in the safety of their clients. Mayor Elumbaugh said the council wi ll <br />view the area at night and come back to the council with a recommendation. <br /> Mr. James Scales gave the council an update on his Batesville Cleanup Project. <br />Mr. Schales said several events are planned to help in awareness and funding. The