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presented a report to the council that detailed the equipment that he would like to purchase for the cars. There was some discussion of recent equipment purchases and car count. Councilman Warthen made a motion to table the discussion until the next meeting when more information can be gathered. Councilwoman Hester seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. Rezone North Ferguson Rd the Council received a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission to rezone a lot behind Allison Transmission from AG to R-1. There was no ordinance provided with the information. Councilman Warthen made a motion to table the issue for lack of information. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Department Head Reports — Police Chief Jillian thanked the agencies and town employees that assisted with the July 3rd protest. Assistant Fire Chief Dalton presented to the council call stats, May 2020 (144 runs) and June 2020 (149 runs). Calvin Boultbee from the wastewater treatment gave an update on the new clarifier installation. There are loose ends being addressed with the contractor. Legal - Town Roofing Bid Update — Kaitlyn Voller on behalf of the town attorney gave an update on the bid situation and she was told that the work did need to be done, and that it is being worked out between the parties. Public Comments — William Henry resident from Plainfield presented himself before the Town Council to express his displeasure about the leadership that was displayed during the July 3rd protests with regards to an armed citizen with a biped on the roof of a business. His primary concern was firearm safety displayed by a particular group. He stated that people are infiltrating communities with the primary goal to escalate the situation, and it is important to show proper leadership during these events. Scott Anderson and Steve McKee presented themselves before the Council as a representative of the Roberson Woods HOA regarding flooding during heavy rains and a request to install storm drains. Steve McKee informed the Council that the catch basins empty into his back yard. He presented pictures to the Council of what happens. Councilman Stanley requested that Dave investigate the situation before the next meeting. Crystal Davis presented herself before the Council to express her concern about the firearm safety that was displayed during the July 3 rd protests particularly pertaining to the person with a firearm on the roof. She does not believe that the situation was handled appropriately. Crystal Henry resident of Plainfield presented herself before the Council to express her concern about the firearm safety displayed during the July 3 rd protest particularly pertaining to the individual with a firearm on the roof of a local business. Sara Smock 864 Bunker Hill presented herself before the Council to express her concern about the firearm safety displayed during the July 3 rd protest particularly pertaining to the individual with a firearm on the roof of a local business. She does believe that it should be used as a learning experience. She also expressed concern about the possibility of federal funding being available for the reimbursement of the software that was discussed earlier. She also expressed that she appreciated the transparency and communication of the Council. Councilman Williams stated for the record that the business in question that one of the tenants of the building allowed the person in question onto the roof of the building and there were no federal, state, or town ordinance that was broken. And he was proud of the job of the Police department and their response and made a point to state that at no time was the police department at a tactical disadvantage during the protest.