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Councilman Williams motioned a yay and nay column in the signature block on all town documents. Seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion Carried 5-0 Motion on Public Comments During Public Meetings - Councilman Williams expressed his displeasure that the council is not allowing the public to comment on every agenda item. Councilman Cook stated he favors public comments but noted that they could increase the meeting length. Town Attorney Lee pointed out that there is time for the public to comment on non -agenda items and that the policy was created to allow the public to comment on all agenda items, and there is no time limit on the comment time. Bicentennial Park Use - Councilman Williams stated he had received public complaints that the Bicentennial Park is being underutilized and requested the Council President work with the Parks Department to better utilize the park. Council President Warthen will reach out to the Parks Department superintendent to discuss ideas. Police Cars Discussion - Chief Julian presented information to the council on costs to obtain up to five new vehicles. Councilman Williams stated he would like the figures submitted to Baker Tilly for the Capital improvement plan before moving forward. Department Head Reports— Council President Warthen and Dave Moore gave an update on the contract with the gravedigger. The agreement will be good through December 31, 2023, and states that the current price of $700 per occurrence will be continued until March 31, 2022, before raising the price to $750 per occurrence. Councilman Williams requested a copy of the contract before voting. Dave Moore gave an update on the High Street project. Per INDOT, a traffic signal is required at the intersection of Monroe and High Street. The RDC voted to pay for the upgrade of the signal pole, but INDOT will not install it until 2023 unless the town purchases and stores the upgraded pole for 2022 installation. The request is for space to store the pole to complete the installation this year. Councilman Williams motioned for Dave Moore to purchase and store the light pole until INDOT could install the pole. Councilman Swinney seconded a motion. Motion Carried 5-0 Dave Moore stated that the snow clearing equipment is ready for the predicted snowstorms and detailed his plan. Councilman Williams asked about the new lights along High Street not being turned on. Dave Moore mentioned an issue with the conduit that the INDOT contractor installed. INDOT is working on rectifying the problem so the final wiring can be done so the lights will work. Councilman Williams asked for an update on 1 E Main. Dave Moore said a firm date is being requested from the contractor. Chief Dalton gave an update that the interlocal fire territory agreement is not ready. Legal — There were none. Public Comments — Virginia Perry came before the town council to express her displeasure with being dismissed from the RDC board. She announced her candidacy to run for a seat on the town council.