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~~ ~ congestion in the downtown area. Councilman Shields stated that al trying to do is make any trucks that are just passing through stay on thelstate highlways. He stated that he felt that if they were just making a local delivery they should just use the closest route possible and then get back to the highway as soon as possible. President Warthen will discuss with Joe Beikman haw they want to handle local deliveries and the truck routes will be discussed at the next meeting. Attorney, Tim Currens presented the Council with the site lease agreement with Nextel Communications for the placement of a cell tower. It is for $700 per month with an increase if it is renewed. It will take effect once the tower is in place. A motion to approve the contract with Nextel Communications was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 4-0. Tim Currens presented the Council with an ordinance to amend Ordinance #3-2000, which increases the minimum amount of training required for reserve officers, making it consistent with the standing operating guidelines on the amount of training they should have. A motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Dolen to approve Ordinance #10-2005. Motion carried ~-0. The next item was an ordinance to establish a Safety Cantrol Zone, which allows the police to control a crime scene. A motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Shields to approve Ordinance #l 1-2005. Motion carried 4-0. The next item was the Confirmatory Resolution for athree-year tax abatement on Real Property far TOA fora 12,000 square feet expansion to their building. The cost of the project is approximately $1.3 million. A motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Dolen to approve Resolution #13-2005. Motion carried 4-0. The next item was the Confirmatory Resolution for Prodigy Group for athree-year tax abatement on personal property. Jahn Taylor, Morgan County EDC Director, explained that Prodigy Group is purchasing two to three pieces of equipment, totaling $25G,000. A motion to approve Resolution #14-2005 was made by Councilman Clark, and second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 4-0. Next was the Confirmatory Resolution far the Flag lI spec building. It will be a 12,000 square feet building which can be broken down into two 6,000 square feet suites, intended for the purpose of leasing to a manufacturing company. A motion to approve Resolution #15-2005, for asix-year tax abatement on real property was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 4-0. Animal Control Officer, Mark Taylor, reported thirty calls, seventeen impounds and sixteen returns. 1