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159' Rezone of Bridge Street- This came to the council with a unanimous favorable recommendation. Before the Council, Jan Mathis presented herself to request a rezone from residential 1 to an Industrial 1. Councilman Williams made the motion to accept the recommendation of the planning commission. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried S-0 COVID-19 Leave Policy - It was determined at the beginning of the pandemic that if an employee was sick or had a family member that was sick, it would be best to stay home with pay. This has left some departments in a predicament, making sure that all department shifts are covered. Councilman Cook discussed the change in the policies over the last year with the Indianapolis Police department. Councilman Williams was under the impression that this was already a decision that rested with the department heads, but it was determined that the resolution pertained strictly to the closing of the government offices. There was some discussion to put this decision back with the Department heads. Chief Dalton laid out his and Chief Jillian s guidelines that they have laid out for their departments. Clerk -Treasurer Wamsley also explained the difficulties of not having unity in the departments' record-keeping. Councilman Stanley made a motion to form a committee consisting of Chief Jullian, Chief Dalton, and Clerk -Treasurer Wamsley to draft guidelines for all departments concerning COVID absences. Councilman Swinney seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 Candidate for Planning Commission. -Josh Brown - There was a position left open on the planning commission with the resignation of Dennis Chambers. The remainder of the appointment would expire at the end of 2021. Councilman Williams noted he had previously lived in Monrovia and served on their planning commission, and the current president of that board did give him a recommendation. Councilman Cook believed him to be a qualified candidate. Councilman Swinney and Councilman Stanley both saw Mr. Brown fit to be appointed. Mr. Brown was unable to attend this meeting due to a previous engagement. Council President Warthen appointed Josh Brown to the Planning commission via executive appointment. Year -End Appropriation Transfers - Council President Warthen took the time to explain the need for the end of year transfers. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the end of year transfers. Councilman Stanley seconded the motion. Motion Carried 5-0. Department Head Reports— Chief Dalton gave the 2020 year run stats, as well as an update on hiring. He has one lateral transfer that is starting. There is another in the process of being brought on, and his physical results are pending. Another fire department member has put in their notice and will be transferred to the Monroe County Fire Department. The chief has a list of eligible candidates for this new open position. Legal — None Public Comments — None Motion for Approval of Claims— Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve claims for $844,186.00. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments — Councilman Cook stated he was under the impression that the Covid-19 leave discussion was to be a carryover for the debate of additional leave for the employees, and it was not. Council President Warthen offered apologies for it not being that discussion as it was not worked on as diligently as it could have been and proposed discussing that at the next meeting. Councilman Williams had an elderly individual ask if there would be transportation provided to the Covid-19 vaccination center. Councilman Williams requested permission to talk with some local churches to see if there was an interest in volunteering for such a service. Council President Warthen encouraged Councilman Williams to speak with the Ministerial association to see if this was possible.