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X) Councilman Williams made a motion to send the bids to Dave Moore for review. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 209 Bishop Street Sewer Leak Adjustment— It appears that while the leak was possibly not taken care of in a timely manner the water from the leak did not make it into the sewer. The customer is requesting an additional $357.42 adjustment based on an average consumption of 17,000 gallons per month for three-month period. This amount is based on the same formula used for all requested sewer adjustments. Councilman Brown made the motion to accept the sewer adjustment in the amount to $357.42. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Department Head Reports - Chief Buckner is requesting a possible ordinance be drafted to have a consistent fee for all tows excluding semi tows. Town Attorney Lee advised that what is typically done is that a request for proposal (RFP) is put out to the companies interested. Those wrecker companies will submit bids for a charge when they are called out by the department, one will be selected then give the opportunity to the other companies to provide the services at the same charge leaving the wrecker company to decide if they want to be left in the rotation for the Tow. There was some discussion as to whether this had already been done in the past. If a set fee is wanted an ordinance must be drafted, but would have to be amended for any cost increases. A legal process is recommended to start this process. He also mentioned that he would like to use Beth Copeland for all their forfeitures. Forfeitures is something that is governed by statute so a contract would be required. Town Attorney Lee will work on a contract to present to the council. Chief Dalton received the executed inter -local agreement with Martinsville and a check should be received for the equipment. Chief Dalton said that the fire department is at full staffing for their full-time position, but they are accepting applications to hold in case of a departure or lateral transfer. Elite Public Safety Consulting conducted interviews for the Lieutenant position to avoid bias, and the department will take their recommendation under advisement. The Interim Park Superintendent gave an update on the search for a Parks Superintendent. An offer has been extended to and accepted by Philip Cornelius who comes to the Town of Mooresville from the Brownsburg Parks Department. His first day will be March 6 ,2023. Legal — Community Crossing Grant Bids- Received one proposal from Grady Brothers Incorporated bid at $1,925,310. Town Attorney recommendation is to take this bid under advisement and allow Banning Engineering to review the scope of the bid. Councilman Williams made the motion to take the bid under advisement and give to Banning Engineering to review. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Morgan County P.A.C.E. - Town Attorney Lee gave an update that a contract is being worked on but he wants to ensure all appropriate steps are taken. Opioid Global Settlement -The FSSA has opened bids for the limited use fund grants associated with the Opioid Global Settlement limited use funds. Several members of the county came forward to present their ideas for the grant usage in order to partner with the town to utilize the funds. Judy Bucci with Stability First came before the council to discuss their work in the community running a women's shelter, providing addiction recovery, and working with the community to assist with long and short-term housing for the poor and addition recovery programs with the Mental Health task force. They can qualify for the grant if there is some level of government participation.