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ERS Dispatch Center Service Contract. The new service contract will cover the software updates to stay compliant with the state and the service and maintenance of the radio equipment. There was some discussion as to what equipment was covered and how the contract would work. Councilman Cook believes that the updates are essential. Councilman Stanley expressed his concern and desire to explore a central dispatch option. Councilman Williams made a motion to accept the agreement for necessary maintenance with the package from SUA. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 There was then some discussion about the ERS portion of the contract that would cover the labor and parts for any repair that may be needed. Councilman Williams made a motion to accept the service contract with ERS wireless and that it be paid annually to take advantage of the 5% discount. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 IT discussion was added to the agenda at the request of Steve Oschman regarding an email received about the server; however, Steve needs more time to do a bit of research on the matter. Board of Zoning Appeals Department. There is an applicant for this position. Councilman Warthen would like more time to look at the applicant's file. Police Commission Appointment. There is an opening for a non -republican appointment to the police commission and Christopher Hobbick has applied. Councilman Williams asked Mr. Hobbick if he would support defund the police movement, to which Mr. Hobbick replied that he does not support the defund police movement. Councilman Cook made the motion to approve the appointment of Christopher Hobbick to the police commission. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Department Head Reports — David Moore stated that the street sweeping was completed. A contract was awarded to a company to mow the cemetery; however, the company that was awarded the contract has had difficulty hiring employees, so the street department cut the cemetery at the cost of about $800, he was there to ask the council how to proceed. Councilman Cook asked if the second -place bid was ready to step in if need be and David Moore said he is prepared to start. There was some discussion as to the process to terminate the contract. Councilman Williams stated he would like to have legal counsel review the current agreement and see the bids. David Moore left the meeting to collect the contract and bids from his office. Chief Dalton introduced the newest hire to the department to the council. Chief Julian asked about the legality and size of speed bumps in reference to the discussion earlier. Attorney Copeland wants to look into temporary fixes as a traffic study would be needed for a permanent change. Legal — Attorney Copeland presented a resolution to declare a particular firearm as surplus so that it may be awarded to the animal control officer who retired. Councilman Cook made a motion to approve Resolution 14-2021. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Attorney Copeland stated that the best options to be able to move forward on the mowing bid is to accept the next lowest and most responsive bidder or begin the bid process over again. She also recommended that a more comprehensive contract be drafted. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the bid for No One Left behind. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-2 with Councilman Williams stating he preferred to have the bids in front of him. Brent Callahan from the park department states the first concert of the concert series will be held on May 21st. The aquatic center is scheduled to open on May 22nd, pending the ability to hire qualified individuals, as it is currently a struggle. There is an issue with an ordinance that was not correctly adopted. This will need to be done before the event can proceed. There was also a discussion about the placement of food trucks and the permissibility of consuming alcohol on town property as well as the