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M A motion was made by Councilman Mathis with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve Town attorney, Mel Daniel, to draw up an agreement and send to Indiana American Water. Motion carried 3- 0. The old police department can be sold by auction, list with a broker, or sealed bid. A motion was made by Councilman Mathis with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve the old police department on West Main Street to go sealed bid. If bids come back too low you have to get a new appraisal. The council could also stipulate a minimum bid. Motion carried 3-0. Unfinished business: Human Resources: Dustin Stanley suggested going with the same company the county is going with. They will begin with the employee handbook. Councilman Stanley presented a letter of intent to them and they will come back with a contract. A motion was made by Councilman Stanley with a second by Councilman Mathis to seek a contract. Motion carried 3-0. Humane Society; Councilman Stanley reported the Humane Society will help us collect our dogs with a $23,000 a year commitment from us. Councilman Stanley requested the contract could be vacated any time by either party. He sent a letter of intent also. A motion was made by Councilman Stanley with a second by Councilman Mathis to seek a contract. Motion carried 3-0. Department Head reports: Tim Medsker, Fire Chief, reported Darrell Brown, Fire Inspector, was retiring after 24 years of service on July 311. The Fire Department will be looking for another inspector/investigator. The person has to have certification and fire service. A motion was made by Councilman Mathis with a second by Councilman Stanley to give approval to the Fire Chief to hire a replacement after everything is paid out. Public Comments: Casey Shultz—commented she heard the council was going to hire a new Chief of Police. The council said they hadn't heard the rumor. Then she asked if the council had spoken to Steve Hibler. None of the council had. She asked who would do the hiring. First, Chief of Police, then it would go to the Police Commission and then to the Town Council. A motion was made by Councilman Stanley with a second by Councilman Mathis to approve payment of claims in the amount of $2,573,844.67. Motion carried 3-0. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Stanley with a second by Councilman Mathis to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 3-0. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, att66:300PP. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Tom Warthen, Council President ATTEST• t _ r Sandra R. Perry, Clerk -Treasurer /