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Y accept the planning commission reconmlendations for the described property. Couulcilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Mark Thompson came before the council to request speed limit signs be erected, suggesting 25 mph for the Roberson Woods neighborhood. The state statute for a non -posted speed limit in a residential area is 30 mph. Council President Warthen suggested requesting additional patrols in the community. Councilman Cook will be working with Chief Julian to begin proactive patrols, and once the radar trailer is repaired, the police department will place it in the neighborhood for a while. Evapor Agreement Chief Julian stated that this is under legal review at the moment. Federal Signal Agreement Chief Julia stated that this is under legal review at the moment. Department Head Reports — Chief Julian updated that a new officer is scheduled to be sworn in on August 16th and has three officers in the academy. Legal — A motion was passed at the last meeting to accept agreement pending legal counsel changes. The revision was presented, and Town Council President Warthen signed the AES Contract. Ferguson Road annexation documentation is in the beginning stages and will be ready after the 45 day waiting period for the second reading. Some revisions are required before the Miller Pipeline contract can be signed. Dave Moore will contact Miller Pipeline regarding the changes. The Town Council received an engagement letter from Brown Township to explore the possibility of a fire territory. The legal counsel hourly rate was set at $325.00 to start the process. Stanley made the motion in favor of the hourly rate of $325.00. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Public Comments — None Approval of Claims - Conmcilman Swinney made the motion to approve claims for $320,682.69. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments — Councilman Williams restated his desire for a public workshop before the setting of the next budget. He also mentioned the willingness to have a police K-9 program and ensuring -,a'$20,009 rcr year be set aside for that _.,,..,, se. setting aside $20,000 for the budget cycle. Councilman Stanley stated that he has recently attended a Grant Workshop. The Town of Mooresville will be teaming up with Martinsville, Morgan Couurty, and five other counties to apply for additional larger grants. Council President Warthen discussed the possible options for the use of the Cash Reserves. It was brought up by Councilman Williams that a canine unit would be a good use of the surplus funds. Someone from the audience spoke on the addition of a K-9 unit, and they are in the process of fundraising.