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Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan - Chief Dalton presented the updated Emergency Response Plan that had been agreed upon by Chief Dalton, Chief Julian, and Mark Toomey. Councilman Stanley made a motion to accept the Comprehensive Emergency Operation Plan. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Chief Dalton gave an update on the sale of the surplus fire vehicles. The town Council gave him permission to move forward with the steps needed to be taken to disperse the property. Chief Julian presented the run statistics for the Police department. Also, he gave an update on the plan to offer department retirees their service weapons and the status of the reserve ordinance that is being revised. It was Severe Weather Awareness week for Indiana, and a tornado drill took place. He addressed the power outage that was due to a substation going down. Councilman Williams asked for an update on the tornado sirens that are coming from Monrovia. Chief Julian stated that the batteries are being stored for those sirens, and he will obtain an update for the Council. Dave Moore gave an update on the Merriman road project. He also let the Council know that some sewer line inspections have been performed, and there are about 4,000 feet of line that they would like to bid out to have the interior lined to prevent groundwater infiltration. He mentioned businesses and residents are starting to clean up their property. He gave an update on the High Street closure. Each council member expressed a favorable stance on bidding out to have the sewer lines lined, citing the success of the 2019 project. Councilman Williams made a motion to proceed with obtaining lining bids for the sewer lines. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Councilman Williams asked for an update on the roof replacement, which is nearly complete. Councilman Williams requested an update on the removal of the burned house on High Street. Dave Moore gave the update that the contractor has not started on that project, and he is working with the town legal council. Town attorney Lee detailed the process that needs to take place to be able to take action. The Council came to a consensus to move forward with the next step of ensuring the house is removed. Legal — Town attorney Lee presented the resolution to declare four sidearms of the Police Department as surplus and give them to the retirees of the Mooresville Police department in recognition of their service. Councilman Swinney made the Motion to approve Resolution 12- 2021. Councilman Cook Seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Public Comments— Darren Marley and Josh Etts from Fenmar Properties LLC, owner of 3 East Main Street presented themselves before the Council to request a suspension of their sewer bill until occupancy is established. Council President Warthen explained the base fee that is set for the availability of the wastewater. Councilman Cook agreed with Council President Warthen. Councilman Williams thanked them for buying the building and sympathized with them but explained that he too has an unoccupied building that he has continued to pay the sewer bill on. Councilman Swinney also expressed sympathy for the situation. Councilman Stanley also sympathized with the situation and voiced hesitancy at setting a precedent. There was also a discussion of the possible uses and plans for the building. Mr. Marley also publicly praised Dave Moore for his performance on his job. Councilman Williams requested more information on the claim for $4,776.04 for the Indianapolis Metro Planning organization. Council President Warthen explained that with the census in 2000, the town was considered an Urbanized area and had to become a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization to qualify for certain public funds. Councilman Williams expressed interest in wanting to make sure Mooresville is well represented in the organization. Councilman Stanley made the Motion to appoint Councilman Shane Williams as a representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0. There was then an extensive discussion in the audience about board representation and how to find out about opportunities for the public to serve.