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1694 commercial spaces to increase the housing opportunities and commercial office and shop space at the same time. While there are no potential sites in mind, they wanted to get the information before the council for future rezoning purposes. The styles and architecture can be changed to suit the site and feel. Mike Dellinger shard that the Morgan County unemployment rate is down to 2.4% Cyber Security Discussion - Clerk -Treasurer Dianna Wamsley let it be known that an ordinance is needed to designate a first and second primary contact to the Indiana Office of Technology. Due to a recent statute that was passed, municipalities must report cyber -attacks, ransomware attacks, software compatibility, and other software -related issues to the Indiana Office of Technology. Per the Clerk Treasurer's conversation with Attorney Lee, the first step is to draw up an ordinance to comply with the new law passed. Councilman Swinney made a motion to proceed with the writing of the ordinance. Councilman Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0 After some discussion, the council concluded that the IT provider, the Clerk -Treasurer, and the Council President should be designated as reporters for the ordinance. Rezone 4242 E Allison Rd - Brandon Dove came before the council to request a rezone from business to residential. The ordinance was presented, and this received a favorable recommendation from the planning commission at the last meeting. Councilman Cook made the motion to approve Ordinance 19-2021. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Nepotism Annual Certification - This is an annual certification for the council members to sign and give to the Clerk -Treasurer. 2022 Salary.Ordinance 18-2021- Councilman Stanley presented the ordinance for the first reading of the ordinance. A clerical error was mentioned that would be corrected, and the department heads have had an opportunity to review the ordinance. The question was raised about the Police department salaries being designated to be drawn from the general fund. Councilman Warthen explained that the wages would be drawn only from the general fund under this ordinance due to easing some moving of funds. Transfer of Funds Resolution 31-2021- This is to move funds of MVH restricted to cover the Town's portion of the Community Crossing Grant. Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve Resolution 31-2021, Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Department Head Reports - Dave Moore let the council know that 1 & 3 East Main Street owners came in to request a demolition permit. There is a plan being developed to protect citizens and infrastructure. A street closure permit has been obtained for the council to vote on to perform the demolition. Contact has been made with some of the surrounding building owners. The road closure depends on the gas being turned off to the area. Lori Pennant asked about their building being the outside wall that it was not intended to be. The intent is to open the road as soon as possible with as little road closure as possible. They also detailed some of the precautions taken to protect the sidewalks and other town property. Virginia Perry raised the question of environmental impact. The inside has already been gutted, and no environmental factors were found. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve the street closure permit pending the dates and approve Dave Moore as the authority to fill in the dates as needed. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Legal — There were none.