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some guidance from the Council as they move forward. They can submit a plan to INDOT with sidewalks on both sides, as planned, with no grassy strip, within the current right of way corridor, but that may not be the safest or best way to do that. The project will be about $1.3 million. They need to figure out if they can move forward with the project as they do research on the properties and figure out what right of ways they need. They believe there are at least four other parcels that they will need to obtain right of ways for. Councilman Williams stated that the goal was to have a buffer between the sidewalk and the street. Jeff Banning said the deadline for the grant is in a couple weeks and if they show sidewalks on both sides of the street, that is what they have to build. They can figure out as they go if they can secure the right of ways to allow for the buffer. President Warthen asked if there was anything in the contract with the State regarding errors and omissions that would require the State to do the title work. Attorney Starnes stated there might be something in the contract, but he would not be surprised if it still became the Town's problem. The plan right now is to improve the intersection of Monroe and Carlisle and add curbs and sidewalks. The Committee will then decide if they want the grass strip between the sidewalk and roadway, and try to get the additional right of way. If we don't do what we submit to INDOT, we could lose the grant. President Warthen asked if we should do the sidewalks as a separate project in order to not risk losing the grant, should it end up in court and take longer than a year. Jeff Banning stated that there is money built into the project to replace the retaining wall near Washington Street if that becomes necessary..lt was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the grant application showing sidewalks on both sides and add the grass strip if the necessary right of way is obtained. Interim Chief, Brock Chipman, stated the new chief would be sworn in on Wednesday, August 17th at 4:00 pm. They will start a hiring process for the vacant officers and the new chief's contact info will be on the website Thursday morning. Legal — Ashley Ulbright is continuing to work on the right of way for the transition plan. Public Comments—There were none. Approval of Claims — A motion to approve the payment of claims in the amount of $3,570,841.20 was made by Councilman Stanley and second by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 5-0. Council Comments — President Warthen stated the Council struggled through commitments made and not kept, but still has good contractors who do what they say they will do. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Stanley, second by Councilman Swinney and carried 5-0. The next meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on September 6, 2022, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Mooresville Government Center. Tom Warthen, President ATTEST: Dianna L. Wamsley, Clerk -Treasurer 1'781