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8.~3 September 1$, 2007 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, September l8, 2007, at 6:30 P. M. at the Government Center. Town council members present were: President Tom Worthen, Mark Harris, J. L. Clark, Toby Dolen, ~d Eric Shields. Town attorney Tim Currens was also present. No members were absent. ~~ Taylor, from Grace Church, gave the prayer. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve minutes of September 4, 2007. A motion. was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Harris to approve a rezone from R-1 to R-3 far Lots 85, $G, and $7 based on findings of fact and to make consistent with other lots on the east side of the street. Motion carried 5-0. This was final adoption for 2008 budget. The budget was advertised high because the town. did not know where The funding would come from., a levy excess appeal. is being advertised for $350,000, and the adoption by the County of a Local Option Income Tax. The advice from Umbaugh was to advertise high and let the Department Of Local Government Finance decide the amount of the budget. If they deem necessary to cut budget the Town Cauncil will make adjustments. Councilman Shields asked since there vuas uncertainty of LOIT and property assessments could the council get answers faster. Council President Worthen answered no, we are at someone else's mercy. The stormwater fee is not included in the budget. That money is in a fund within WWTP which is an unbudgeted fund. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve the 2008 budget advertised. Motion carried 5-0. notion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve excess levy appeal of $350,000. Motion carried S-0. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Shields to approve Resolution #11 to Change Line #1 on the 1 G line Statement of Budget and Resolution #12 to change Line #2 on 161ine statement if necessary. Motion carried S-0. A motion was made to approve Ordinance #14, 2007 approving the advertised budget for 2008. Motion carried S-0. Public Hearing for additional appropriation for General and Local Roads and Streets: There were no cormments from The public or the Council. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Shields to approve $37,G50 from the General for sale of Police cars to be moved back into Police budget line for car leases. Motion canned 5-0. A motion, was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve Ordinance l4, 2007 for $50,000 from L R & S for paving. Motion carried S-0. Quyle appeared before the council asking the Town of Mooresville if they would want to co-op with t-tinsville and Morgan County in applying fora $40,000 grant 1-69 community planning grant. Martinsville has four members and the county has three members on steering committee. October S, 2007 is first deadline and. Nove is final tuber 9 deadline. If there is a ca-op then only one application is needed. Cauncil President Worthen commented they needed to concentrate on the area from Five Points to Highway 37 by way of St. Rd. #144 and would like for Mooresville to enter into an agreement with there. Councilman Shields agreed. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Harris to join with Morgan County and Martinsville in this effort. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve Mark Harris to serve on this committee. Motion carried S-0. A motion was made by Councilman Harris with a second by Councilman dolen to appoint Charles McGuire and one other to this committee from the Plan Commission. Motion carved 5-0. The funding would be avaihabl.e in January 200$.