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'482 Motion was made by Councihnan Clark, sccom, t by Cotmcilman Dolcn to approve minutes of May 2, 2000 meeting. Motion carried 5-0 The Downtown Merchants Association requested closing downtox,.n streets for Founders Day. Councilman Dolen replied he didn't see how that could bc done because of heavier traffic due to the construction of the bridge on West }ligh Street ( St. ltd. 42). l>olicc ChicfTim Viles was opposed to closing of downtown streets for the celebration, l'rcsidcnt Mark Mathis told the council they could table this item or vote now. This item was tabled to June 6, 2000 ~neeting. Police Commissioner, Dennis Knicrm, presented his request for hiring a new police officer. "~ They have twenty officers now and due to Mooresville's growth they fccl tile need for another officer. Mr. Knierm stated they were short on detectives now. Councilman l)ygman stated there was not enough money extra iii this years budget. Councilman Warthcn said there was one officer coming offa LEAF grant and two officers coming offa Cops Fast grant at thc end of this year and would need to be added to thc police regular budget for 200 I. I lc thought everyone needed to "step back and take a breather until thc end of this year.' Councihnan Dolen said lie thought some research needed to be done in relation to the budget for 2001. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen, second by Councilman Dolcn to deny request at this time and look at the budget figures for 2001. Motion carried 4-1 with Councihnan Clark opposed. President Mathis told the council that nothing was firm on tile South Street sewer project and hopefully the committee would be ready by the June 6, 2000 meeting. Mary Jane Cheeseman, member of the Town Manager committee, gave each council member a copy of their report for the council to digest and il' they have any questions, they could discuss at the June 6, 2000 meeting. Town attorney Tim Currens presented an amendment to Ordinance 02, 1993 which would allow $5.00 to go back to the Police Departgnent for administration fees for pictures and documentation from investigation of trash complaints. Motion was made by Councillnan Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve Ordinance #5, 2000 an amcndmcn! to Ordinance 02, 1993. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councihnan Dolcn to approve Ordinance/46, 2000, an amendment to the noise ordinance to give thc aminal control officer the ability to enforce animal noise. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councihnan Dolen, second by Councihnan Clark to approve Ordinance # 7, 2000, rezoning Weliever property on Main Street from B-3 to I-I. Motion carried 4-0. President Mark Mathis abstained. Animal Control Officer, Mark Taylor, reported twenty-three (23) calls, eight (8) inspections, and eight (8) returned. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen, second by Councihnan Clark to approve payment of the claims. There being no further business to crone before the council at this time, motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to adjourn thc meeting. The next meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 6:30 P.M. ~ at the Mooresville Town Hall. Sandra R. Perry, Clerk-Treasurer