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??~ Budgets: Park & Recreation budget was approved as submitted. MVH budget was approved as submitted and CCD budget was approved as submitted. The General budget was cut by the State Department of Local Government Finance by $517,550.00, which includes Folice, Fire, Town Hall, Court, Utility, and Stormwater Departments. The Town does have EDIT monies coming to them estimated around $334,000.00. Keeping in mind that $50,000 of that is allocated for contribution to Morgan County EDC. Attorney Currens will write a plan for EDIT to submit to the County Auditor and then monies will be released. Council President Worthen asked council to think about alternative funding, look over the budgets, and this would be discussed at March 7, 2006 meeting. Police Department: Council President Worthen told the council that motorcycles were ordered in good faith and could be backed out an, especially since the general budget was cut by the State. Attorney Currens talked to the dealer and there would be a penalty of $1,000.00 if they dial not ga ahead and get the cycles. Councilman Clark thought since the cycles were already ordered he thought they should be given a try. Attorney Currens said the department heads would make the cuts in their budgets but if the total amount short is not met, then the council would have to cut to make up the difference. No lease had been signed far the motorcycles. A motion was made by Councilman Bryant with a second by Councilman Shields to not enter into a lease agreement for the motorcycles and pay the dealer $1,000.00 penalty. Motion carried 4-1 with Councilman Clark opposed. Councilman Shields said he wanted the council to consider an ordinance for no parking on North Indiana Street from Washington Street to County Line Road, especially since there is a car parking at 157 North Indiana Street and presents a hazard. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to conduct a traffic study to determine no parking on North Indl'ana Street from Washington Street to County Line Road. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Shields also wanted the Council to recognize a senior at Mooresville High School, Alex Warren, with a wrestling record of 37 wins and O lasses. He won the sectional title. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve payment of claims. Motion carried S-0. There being no further business to come before the council at this time a motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Shield's to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council is Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 6:3U P. M. at the Mooresville Tow all. Tom Worthen own Council President ATTEST: - ,~ ,.> 7 Sandra R. Perry, .Clerk-Treasurer ~l