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Mary Jane Cheeseman appeared before thc Council concerning a sprhflder system installation in the Downtow~x Park area. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councihnan Wright to approve the request to have a sprhdder system installed in the Downtown Park Area at no cost to the Town of Mooresville subject to proof of insm'ance certificate and proper bonding by the installers. The Park is ~naintained by the Garden Club. Motion canied 5-0. The Michael Wolfe property rezone was before the Council next. This property is located at Reeker and DayhulTroads. The rezone request is frotn Agriculture to R1A. The Plan Commission had rcco~mneded the approval of the rezone to the Town Council. Motion was made by Councilman Pygman, second by Councilman Wright to rezone the property from Agriculture to R1A. Motion carried 4-1. Councilman ttensley opposed. Next was a request by Valley View Development to relocate a sewer easement. The Kroger Store will be expanding and the easement will be under the new store if not relocated. This will be no expense to the Town of Mooresville. Motion was made by Councilman Hensley, second by · Councilman Wright to grant the request to change the existing sewer casement at Valley View Development. Motion carded 5-0. Councilman Pygman stated he had been approached by Hosten Bible, owner of the property next to the Town Hall pm'king lot, asking ff the Town would go in halves toward fire purchase and installation of a privacy fence between the two properties. Motion was made by Councilanan Dolen, second by Councihnan Wright to pay one-half the cost of a privacy fence. Motion carried 3-2. Councihnan Maflfis and Councihnan I Iensley opposed. Tim Currens, town attorney, presented the Land Acquisition and Deed from the State of Indiana for the property located on St. Rd. 144. The State of Indiana is widening the Highway in that area. We have a sewer easement crossing that portion of the property, but Street Superintendent Joe Beikman does not see a problem with this concern. Motion was made by Councilman Wright, second by Councilman Dolen to approve the Land Aquisition and Deed from the State of Indiana for the property located on State Road 144 for the price of $16,250.00. The motion carded 4-1. Councilman Andy Pygman abstaining. Motion was made for a Deed of Dedication for the hffrastructure from Reeker Run, Section 4 by Councilman Dolen, second by Councihnan Wright. Motion can/ed 5-0. Fire Clfief Les Framer hffonned the Council the Fire Safety House was now scheduled to arrive on Friday, June 13, 1997. He also informed the Council he has received fltree (3) applications fi'om witlfin the Department for the Assistant Fire Clfief position. Animal Control Officer Mark Taylor reported twenty-four (24) calls, tltree (3) impounded, and zero (0) returned. Town Council President Matlfis presented a letter to the Council from Umbaugh and Associates stating the Town of Mooresville has not had a survey and review of the Town's sewer rates in a · long thne. The last increase of the sewer rates was in 1984, although a survey has been done since then. Motion was made by Councihnan Hensley, second by Councihnan Wright to authorize Umbaugh and Associates to survey the sewer rates. The cost is estimated at $6,300 to $7,500. Motion carded 5-0. Councilman Hensley reconunended a cmmnittce be appointed to investigate the Health Insurance premiums and rates. Councilman Pygman will work on the committee with Councilman Hensley. President Matltis recommended tire July 1, 1997 meeting be changed to July 8, 1997. The Council members agreed. Motion was made by Councihnan Dolen, second by Com~cilman Itensley to approve the payment of the bills except for the Park bill to Atnoco. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councihnan Hensley to adjourn the meeting. Motion carded 4-1. Councihnan Pygman opposed.