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,~ After much discussion, Council President Worthen, told the Council members he wanted to see four items addressed: a 22 foot wide road with a 12 inch concrete border on each side, a possible grassy area in the cul-de-sac, the size and location of utility buildings and also limited to height of the home, some kind of language that requires maintenance of drainage easements with some type of teeth if they are not maintained. A motion was made by Councilman Shields with a second by Councilman Dolen to table request for rezone to the next meeting so they can get answers to their questions. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Councilman Dalen with a second by Councilman Clark to approve the Old Settlers Parade using the normal route far Sunday, August 7, 2005, at 2:00 P. M. Motion carried 4-0. A motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Clark to approve Wastewater bad debt list (uncollectible for past two years) in the amount of $1,279.54. Motion carried 4-0. Chris Gale, HNTB, reported to the council the five bids far Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion were fairly close with Bowen being the law bidder at the time. Bowen completed the last treatment plant expansion for Mooresville and HNTB knows them very well. He said the first thing that had to be der on three of the four alt rn tes tThe include the four alternates. Bowen was low bid bid was $2,179,000 and with the four alternates of $290,000 the total is $2, 469,000 with the total project not to exceed $2,977,000. The plant can work without the alternates because this is a redundant set of equipment. But, if the plant is backed up, Dan Tingle, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, could rum bath units simultaneously to get caught up. The Redevelopment Commission has committed to funding 27% of the project, approximately $7$3,000.00 with the balance coming from Plant Improvement Fund. If the contract is signed at the July 5, 2005 meeting start date would be August an the site. There will be estimated payments with January the largest dollar amount. Their estimated completion date is March, 2006. A motion was made by Councilman Dalen with a second by Councilman Shields to award the bid to Bowen with the four alternates included. Motion carried 4-0. The council agreed to table truck routes until the next meeting when Councilman Bryant will be present. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dalen to approve Resolution 16, 2005, Transfer of Funds from Tawn Investments to Fund 20 Cemetery Permanent Maintenance. A CD was cashed to help maintain the Cemetery. Motion carried 4-0. The Morgan County Commissioners wrote a letter to Commissioner Silverman request they reconsider the closing of Mooresville License Branch. The Mooresville branch is the second busiest on the list of twenty-four branches to be closed. Council President Worthen asked for permission to pen a similar letter to Commissioner Silverman as he feels this closing would adversely affect the citizens of Mooresville. The council gave him permission. Legal Counsel: Attorney Currens reported Beam, Longest, and Neff were redoing a bridge on Main Street that goes out Greencastle Road. They need an easement and would be paying $225.00 for right of way and $25.00 for a temporary easement. The Tawn would be turning the property over to them permanently. A motion was made by Councilman Dolen with. a second by Councilman Clark to approve the temporary easement and the sale of dedicational right of way. Motion carried 4-0, A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Dolen to designate Council President Worthen as signatory for the above project. Motion carried 3-0. Council President Worthen abstained. Les Farmer, Fire Chief, addressed the council asking permission to develop specs and go out for bids on a pumper fire truck. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Shields to proceed. Motion carried 4-0. Joe Beikman received the final quote on epoxy flooring far the new Town Hall. The quote for Granite was $2.99 a square foot that included five coats of epoxy. There is $400 square feet to cover at $26,000 far epoxy and $6,500 to $7,000 for cove bases. This includes the auditorium and kitchen. A motion was made by Councilman Dolen with a second by Councilman Clark to go with epoxy granite far the flooring. Motion carried 4- 0.