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185 Councilman Swinney made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve Ordinance 5-2023. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0. New Business — Sammy L Davis Medal of Honor Way - Councilman Williams suggested renaming a portion of the Monroe Street project after Sammy L Davis. There was discussion on how that may be accomplished and the possibility of having this prepared for dedication in 2024. Legal Council will look into the necessary steps to rename a section of Monroe Street. Proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month- Council President read the proclamation designating April 2023 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Councilman Swinney made a motion to adopt the proclamation. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Ladder Engine Repair Cost -Chief Dalton presented estimated repair costs for ladder and engine repairs. Chief Dalton's question was if the town would like to repair these vehicles or if it is time to sell them and build new ladder engines, as the estimated delivery is 2 to 3 years. He recommended selling the two vehicles and beginning the process of replacing at least one of them. Councilman Swinney made a motion to table this item until the next meeting. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Amputee Coalition Limb Loss and Limb Differences Awareness Month April 1 -30th — Rob Samuels came before the council to request the council recognize April 2023 as Limb Loss and Limb Differences Awareness Month and detailed his journey with limb loss and how he is working to bring a limb loss and limb difference support group to Morgan County. Councilman Swinney motioned to proclaim April 2023 Limb Loss and Limb Differences Awareness Month. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Department Head Reports — Chief Dalton stated they received 34 applications for the open position and will begin testing shortly. He asked the council to consider re -appropriating the $2,844 from the sale of PPD to Martinsville back to his line item to pay for new equipment for the potential new hire. It was determined that this could be paid from the general fund. In addition, he requested assistance in replacing the 22 -year-old riding lawn mower that the fire department is using. New commercial -grade riding mowers range from $6,000 to $8,000. There was a consensus to allow him to purchase a new mower. Chief Buckner stated that FLOCK is working on the INDOT permit for the FLOCK cameras. He and Captain Forbes tested their first dog for the K-9 program, and the training will begin on April 5th. Parks Department Superintendent Phil Cornelius has been working with Starnes Outdoor Solutions Lawn Care Services for the beautification of the landscaping and mowing of Bicentennial Park. They will be donating all services for 2023, approximately $4,500 worth of services, including new mulch beds, lawn care services, and fertilization. The State has approved the building permit for the Old Town Park restrooms, and they have begun construction. The windows for the building are scheduled to be delivered between May 22 and June 9th, with completion anticipated in late June.