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Om the same. Neighbors would like to see the location remain single family residential. Members of the Council expressed concerns for drainage, parking and additional traffic. When no further discussion was had Tom Warthen made the motion to deny the rezone request, Jeff Cook seconded the motion and the motion passed. The next rezone on the agenda is on Clay St, presented by John Larrison of Holloway Engineering on behalf of Dave Carter. Mr. Carter has recently purchased a portion of and between his business and the neighboring hair salon, this property has never been rezoned from RI and is asking for a B at this time to correspond with his current property and local area as well. With no concerns from the audience Dustin Stanley made a motion to approve the rezone, Tom Warthen seconded the motion and the motion passed 4-0. Street Superintendent Dave Moore reported the completion of the new street garage, the sidewalk work recently done and upcoming projects. Matt Dalton, Acting Fire Chief reported the recent number of runs as well as the dedication of the baby box earlier in the day at the fire station. Attorney Mr. Lee presented the traffic study agreement for consideration, after discussion as to necessity and validity based on lower traffic during the continued COVID 19 pandemic, the council decided to place the project on hold indefinitely. Dave Moore will reach out to confirm how long the offer / pricing are good for, Attorney Mr. Lee presented a contract for DJD LLC for $10,000 for the purchase of emergency sirens $5000.00 upon execution and the additional $5000.00 upon completion. After discussion including the County supplying and controlling Tom Warthen made a motion to approve the contract, the motion was seconded and passed 4-0. Attorney Chou-il Lee followed up on easements he had recently been working on. The Ward Property had returned with a counter offer, after a brief question and answer period Tom Warthen made the motion to accept the counter offer, Shane Williams questioned if he could vote as he was familiar with the Ward family, Mr. Lee confirmed he could. Dustin Stanley seconded the motion and the motion passed. Mr. Lee stated there was one remaining property to complete. There were no public comments. Dustin Stanley made a motion to approve claims in the amount of $296242.97, Tom Warthen seconded the motion and claims were accepted by a vote of 4-0. During Council comments Tom Warthen gave an update on Roberson drainage and the possible expenditures. Dustin Stanley stated that it may be time for the council to begin the process of filling the Fire Chief position, council members agreed to begin that process. When no further discussion, comments or concerns were brought before the Council Tom Warthen made a motion to adjourn, that motion was seconded and the meeting adjourned by a 4-0 vote. Shane Williams, President Dianna Wamsley, Attest