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being removed. He said more thought should have been given before they cut down e trees.. Mitzi Forbes lives on Main Street but told the council she walks the tree lined streets and hated to see the trees removed. She said the council should talk to someone and ask what trees needed to come down. It looked like eleven had been removed. Town attorney Tim Currens said some were stump removals and told her the council had talked with knowledgeable people concex~txing the replanting of the trees. Mitzi emphasized to the council to please use caution on their projects. Tam Redman asked if there was an easement up to the sidewalk. The Town's easement is to home side of sidewalk, so Town owns the property from the home side of sidewalk to the street. Bill Overholser, Morgan Street, said he had lived in Mooresville for 30 years. He thought the introductory statement Council President Mr. Worthen gave was very good. He said urban sprawl does not have trees. It takes 70 years far some of those trees to be replenished. He wanted a philosophical statement an how the council planned to handle the trees. He thought the people at the video store across from new Government Center had done a good job by taking the curb out around the tree. Steve Ballard, East Harrison Street, told the council that a long time ago his trees in front of house died. ,The Street Department got rid of the trees and he had gotten new sidewalk and gravel parking put in. He is afraid he will lose this extra narking. His work truck is so huge he parks it in back and his family and friends park in front of his home. His truck is considered too wide and obstructs traffic. He said the parallel parking outside the new Government Center was a traffic hazard because traffic is obstructed. Ann Whaley, East Washington Street, told the council everyone had good points and asked if existing funds will be used for this project this year. Council President Worthen said we are going to suggest this plan goes on year to year. Ann was concerned the people an the other streets will not continue and said she believed everyone who lives in Town needs to take responsibility on what goes on in the Town. She doe not think anyone wants to see a good tree cut down. Steve Edwards said he had been satisfied, but the council had, slipped up. He wants them to go around the pretty trees. Councilman Bryant said the planting strips are 5 to 6 foot wide. A sidewalk was replaced five years ago and a bow was put in around a tree at Edwards. To leave the five trees in place they would be damaging sidewalks and damaging infrastructure they had just put in place. Next, Cheryl Kline, Roberson Woods, requested permission to have a block party on September l6a' , in the afternoon. They are requesting barricades from Street Department but they are not going to block any driveways. A motion was made by Councilman Dalen, with a second by Councilman Shields to approve block party beginning at 4 PM. Motion carried 4-0. Town attorney Tim Currens presented a quote For A & A Transmission, Allison Road, for Developer Availability Agreement for offsite and over sizing only. The job has been bid out. A motion was made by Councilman Bryant with a second to approve the agreement solely on the lowest bid. Motion carried 4-0. Next the council discussed EBI letter for Nextel Sprint tower located in area of Street Salt Barn.. Attorney Cuttens will make sure the prints are correct and they are putting it in the right place. Motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to obtain more information and table to September S, 2006 meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Dog Ordinance: Councilman Bryant asked if there were any restrictions as to number of dogs in a yard. Animal Control Off cer, Mark Taylor, said the limit is 5. Joe Beikman, Street Superintendent said can have over 5 as long as zoned properly. Fees are set throughout the ordinance and ordinance reads S dogs and/or 5 cats total not to exceed S. Councilman Bryant asked if the limit could be lowered to 2. Mark Taylor thought there would be lots of complaints on lowering the number. Dogs' barking all night is addressed in the ordinance. Council President Worthen questioned Sec. 4 Item K $50,000 fine. Town Judge Susan Leib thought $50,000 might not be enough. She said if a dog has mangled anyone minding their own business walking down a sidewalk, she would impose a lot of fines on the owner. A motion was made by Councilman Shields, with a second by Councilman Bryant to table. Motion carried 4-0. Council President Tam Worthen reported to the council the Redevelopment Commission agreed to pay up to 27% of fees associated with WWTP rate study by Umbaugh if an agreement is entered into. Councilman Bryant commented he did not think rates needed f