Bob Connell talks with Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh about the Mask-Wearing Resolution on KFFB’s Open mic

Bob Connell talks with Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh about the Mask-Wearing Resolution that the Batesville City Council passed unanimously 8-0. The Program was heard on KFFB’s Open mic July 15, 2020.

On Tuesday evening, the Batesville City Council discussed an issue of wearing masks or face coverings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

After the discussion about face masks and the reading of the proposed mask-wearing resolution, the vote was unanimously passed 8-0 in favor of the resolution.

It is important to note the difference between a Resolution and a municipal Ordinance.

An Ordinance is a rule, law or statute adopted by a municipal legislative body.

A Resolution is a formal expression of the opinion or will of an official municipal body adopted by a vote