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6 submitted by October 15 of this year, and results would be given sometime around February of 2022. If the project is awarded, the money will be appropriated for the 2025 fiscal year. Councilman Cook made a motion to submit the project to the MPO and work with the school and the Redevelopment Commission. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilman Stanley abstaining. Department Head Reports— Chief Dalton gave an update on the squad; pickup and engine have all been sold. He was able to locate the title without going through the legal counsel. He requested an additional appropriation for $34,305, the amount the vehicles sold for, in order to purchase a pickup truck for the Department. TOA donated $10,000 to assist in buying the new vehicle. Chief Dalton was able to secure a Chevrolet fleet vehicle at a cost of $37,000. With the remainder, he would like to purchase a plow for the truck and purchase the lighting and other equipment. Councilman Williams made the motion to move forward with the purchasing of the truck. Councilman Stanley Seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Chief Dalton gave an update on the two recruits who are finishing up their class and should be hitting the streets by the weekend. Chief Julian updated the Council on the Sirens. He is working with Monrovia and the installation company to hopefully have the sirens installed in the next 2- 3 weeks. He's working with Morgan County on the installation of the new sirens and hopes to have the paperwork to legal counsel soon. The Dispatch position was filled, and the recruit is in FTL and should be completed by the end of December. The Homecoming Parade went well, as well as the Farm House Market event. A grant was awarded to the Department from the ICJI of 8 PBT's. The speed trailer is fixed and was requested to be placed in Roberson'Woods as soon as possible. Dave Moore stated that leaf pickup starts October 18 and will run through December 3. Legal — Town Attorney Lee requested the review of the electronic meeting policy to continue the ability to have electronic participation in meetings once the Governor ceases his executive order. Two letters were entered into the record regarding complaints against the behavior of Councilman Williams. Councilman Williams asked what action could be taken against him for these complaints. Attorney Lee said that the Council could censure him. Public Comments— Dave Snyder came before the Council to remind the Council that the recommendation of Mr. Johannson traffic study was to no longer stagger the north and south traffic at Main Street and then stagger the lights going east and west. He also talked about the intersection at Monroe needing a sidewalk which will be addressed in the proposed MPO project. Approval of Claims — Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve claims for $581,234.26. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments - Councilman Cook stated that he believes the Council is on board with the continuation of the canine program, but he and the Council want to make sure it is run correctly from this point forward. He also offered a perspective on the letters regarding Councilman Williams's behavior, and he stated that he thinks the letters written are misleading as that was not the behavior he witnessed at the meeting in question.