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i ~G July 11, 200b The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Town Hall. Town Council members present were: President, Town Warthen, Troy Bryant, Jolm L. Clark, Toby Dolen and Eric Shields. Town Attorney, Tim. Currens was present. Council President, Tom Warthen gave the prayer. A motion was made by Councilman. Clark, second by Councilman Shields to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2p06 meeting anal the Declaration of Minutes of the executive session that followed. Motion carried 5-0. The $rst item on the agenda was Richard Kivett, requesting to have a party with a live band at 1023 Killian Drive on July 22, 2006. Mr. Kivett told the council that the party will begin at 2:00 p.m. and would probably end by around 9:00 p.m. He has spoken to and invited all of his surrounding neighbors. He has also spoken to the Police Department about the noise ordinance and was given. a copy. None of the neighbors he had spoken to had any objections. Mr. Kivett did not believe parking would be a problem. He also stated that all of the amplified music would be inside the home and only acoustic music would be played outside and that he would put an ending time on the music of 10:00 if the council wanted him to. A motion to approve the party was made by Councilman Shields, second by Councilman Clark. Motion carried 4-1. Councilman Bryant opposed. The next item on the agenda was the Election Cost A~-eement from the county for the 2007 election. The estimated cost was $7,637.18. President Warthen thought the estimated cost seems high and stated that he had some questions about the agreement that he would like to have answered before signing it. He explained that there are only election costs in the years when there is no state election. Councilman Bryant asked if the town could either extend or shorten the terms for local officials to be on the same schedule as the state elections. Tim Currens explained that the terms are statutory and changing them would require special legislation but he will look into it. A motion was xx~ade by Councilman Shields, second by Councilman Dolen to table the Election Cost Agreement to a later date. Motion carried 5-0. The next item. on the agenda was to review the Animal Control Ordinances. The first ordinance regulates dogs and cats within the Town of Mooresville. President Warthen stated that he likes the way the ordinance is worded and it puts more demands an pet owners. Dollar amounts for fees and fines still need to be added when the Council sets them. On the ordinance identifying dangerous dogs, President Warthen stated that he would like to see the line removed that states that insurance covering a dog deemed to be_ vicious could not be imposed if a reasonable premium is not available. Animal Control Officer, Mark Taylor, stated that he had some questions for Tim Currens about the definition of serious injury. Tirn Currens said he can clean up the wording on that part. A motion to table the Animal Control Ordinances to the first meeting in August was made by Councilman Bryant, second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 5-0. Under legal, Attorney, Tim Currens presented the Council with a resolution to allow the Mooresville Park and Recreation District to purchase an additiona121.04 acres. He stated that there were two appraisals done and we are paying the average of the two, which makes the cost $165,000 plus closing casts, making the grand total $165,775.05, which will be paid out of the Food and Beverage Fund. Park Board President, Kelli McGuire was present to answer any questions the Council had. Councilman Bryant asked if anyone had discussed an access easement at the corner closest to County Line Road. 'Tim Currens stated that it was not part of the agreement, but Kelli McGuire stated that Brent Callahan had discussed it with one of the property owners. A motion to approve the Resolution for the purchase of the property was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 5-0.