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~~~ A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve minutes of May 3, 2005, Executive session and the regular meeting. Motion carried 4-0. A public hearing was held for an additional appropriation of $39,475 from General to Police Department budget line item for car leases. This is money from the auction of older police cars. No one appeared to voice an objection. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve the additional appropriation. Motion carried 4-0. Next, John Taylor, Morgan County Economic Director, presented a request for Honey and Me tax abatement. The Redevelopment Commission determined the abatement to not adversely affect the T1F District. This will be a three-year tax abatement on building. The 14,000 square foot building will cost $548,000 and will hold mare new inventory plus allow for eight new jobs. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Shields to approve Confirmatory Resolution #7, 2005, athree-year abatement on building for Haney and Me. Motion carried 4-0. Next, a motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Clark to approve Confirmatory Resolution #8, 2005, alive-year tax abatement on personal property for Ambassador Steel. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve Confirmatory Resolution #9, a six-year tax abatement on real property for Ambassador Steel. Motion carried 4-0. They are adding on 15,000 square feet to their building at a cost of $75,000 and getting new equipment at a cast of $400,000. They will be adding six additional employees. Wilma Rusie, 802 Johnson Road, requested to annex to the Town sa she could hook on to the wastewater. Her septic is failing. Her next door neighbor is already hooked on. Mrs. Rusie was told the hook-on fee was $900. We do have contiguity so the annexation process can begin. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve. Motion. carried 4-0. A discussion was led concerning paying of a membership fee for the Chamber of Commerce. Our annual contribution would be $500. Councilman Shields asked attorney Currens if there would be a potential conflict by having a membership and he asked where do we draw the line at joining clubs. Councilman Worthen sari he made a good point. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen tv not join the Chamber of Commerce at this time. Motion carried 3-l. Councilman Clark opposed. Air Handler quotes: EcoQuest $ 8,330 Natures Way 11,460 Bill Spencer 11,752 A motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Clark to approve the quote to EcoQuest for $8,330 as it was the lower quote and with a contingency all three bids are presented to the Clerk-Treasurer's office for filing. Motion carried 4-0. Councilman Shields suggested the council think about the other departments and their buildings far this service. Tom Worthen and Dan Klinger will get together with the department heads to evaluate their buildings. Next, TOA, USA requested a tax abatement on a building addition of 12,000 square feet. This addition will enhance the electrical and mechanical capabilities. The building addition will cost $1,233,000 and will house lackey roams and restroom facilities, plus a maintenance room and a display room. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to approve a Declaratory Resolution #10, 2005, athree- year tax abatement on building. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Clark to approve Declaratory Resolution # 11, 2005, for athree-year tax abatement for Debbie Green, LLC, a spec building on Lot 22B of Flagstaff Business Park known as Flag 2. Motion carried 4-0.