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for benches which would go in the decomposed granite area of the park south of the building. The Commission agreed to move forward with pricing. The INDOT High Street replacement project has widened in scope, as INDOT is now doing a total replacement. Manns stated the timing hasn't changed of letting (December 2020) but this has pushed back the next round of public meetings and open houses. Old Business: Manns shared that the Shell Building Subcommittee met twice within the last month to discuss the proposals, interview the two firms who submitted proposals and to discuss next steps. The subcommittee consisted of Commissioner Gutzwiller, Commissioner Stultz, Tim Bennett with the Town of Mooresville, Mike Dellinger of the Morgan County Economic Development Corporation and Tony Langley (who was unable to participate due to health issues). Commissioner Stultz stated that it was the recommendation of the subcommittee to move forward with Runnebohm. The next steps are to hold a public hearing at the March 7" meeting. . New Business: Commissioner Gutzwiller presented a request from the Town Council for $450,000 to use towards the remodel of the police station at 445 South Indiana Street. Commissioner Boyd made the motion to approve the request as presented. Commissioner Stultz seconded the motion, which carried 4-0. Legal Update: No legal update. Economic Development Update: Manns shared the importance of Senate Bill 83 which has passed the Senate and is now in the House. The bill would allow a redevelopment commission to use up to 15% of the property tax proceeds allocated to a redevelopment district in a fiscal year for ongoing maintenance and repair of: (1) public ways; and (2) sewer, central water systems, central sewer systems, roads, sidewalks and levees; that are located in an allocation area that were funded in whole or in part with tax proceeds allocated to the redevelopment district. Review of Claims: Claims were presented in the amount of $506,129.01. Commissioner Stanley made the motion to approve the claims as presented. Commissioner Stultz seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. For the Good of the Order: Commissioner Stanley questioned the placement of public comment on the agenda. Commissioner Gutzwiller shared that after some public input, it was suggested by the public to put it at the beginning of the meeting so that a topic that may be voted on could be discussed prior to the vote. Commissioner Stanley requested agendas be placed on the Town website prior to meetings. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, March 7 at 6:OOpm Commissioner Stultz made the motion to adjourn. Chairman