BATESVILLE, Ind. — Tuesday evening, Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice gave his annual State of the City address.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Bettice took time to introduce city staff, both elected and appointed officials.
Mayor Bettice also gave an update on the different utilities and departments run by the city.
After the update of the departments, Bettice gave a general financial update for the city.
Bettice said that finances were in the black for 2016, but it was no easy task.
After the financial update, Bettice announced projects to be completed in 2017 including completing Merkel Road and performing an exterior renovation of the Fire Station.
Bettice also announced long-term goals for the city including plans to grow the city, enhance regionalism, and the North Side Park project.
Mayor Bettice closed his one-hour address by thanking several community groups, organizations, and businesses for their dedication to the city.
