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75 t~ The next item in Legal was the agreement with Pacmoore. It is a memorandum of understanding of the responsibilities of each party. Attorney, Tim Currens stated that the primary item in the agreenrAent is the claw back provision which says that in the event that they do not comply to all the things they said they would within a ten year period they would repay the Town all of it's contributions less the net taxes they've paid to date. The Town would still have a road and railspur to service the property. Councilman Bryant asked what kind of things they had to comply to and Tim Currens stated that the main thing is they have to stay in business here for ten years under this agreement. The Redevelopment Commission has to approve the agreement as well. A motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Shields. Motion carried 5-0. Tim Currens advised the Council that at some point this year the Town would be receiving monies from the EDIT tax. These monies cannot be spent until a spending plan is introduced in detail, showing how the money is going to be spent and there are some restrictions on how it can be spent. He is hoping to have some figures sometime in August on what Mooresville's portion would be. Animal Control Officer, Mark Taylor was not present, but left a report of thirty (30) calls, ten (10) impounds and eight (8) returns. The next item was the discussion of the police budget. Police Commissioner, Dennis Knierim was present on behalf of the police department. He told the Council that they are requesting three new officers due to growth of the town, which is reflected in the figures. Councilman Shields asked what they use to determine the number of officers needed. Police Chief, Tim Viles stated that they use the FBI's standards according to population as well as the growing need for a full time narcotics officer instead of taking an officer off the street to do narcotics work. Most significant increases in the budget were based on the possible hiring of up to three new officers, as well as insurance increases, gas & ail and travel. Councilman Shields asked Chief Viles if he would be interested in obtaining a vest for the dog to protect the investment of those who helped make the dog possible. Chief Viles stated that he had a group of kids to offer to provide a vest for the dog and they would be very interested. It could also be a possibility to get her a vest through our vest grant program. Next was the discussion of the fire department budget. There is an increase in the firefighters line item and a decrease in the inspector's line item due to Darrell Brown moving into Jim Bruner's job and his position will be filled by a firefighter. There is an increase in reserve pay because it is running very close this year due to the raises last year. Fire Chief, Les Farmer told the Council that he has raised the probationary firefighters line item enough to hire three firefighters in July of 2006. He has also applied for a grant that would pay ninety percent of the salaries the first year, which would allow him to use that money to hire three firefighters in January. He is also asking far apart-time administrative assistant to work 12-15 hours per week, primarily to do filing. Councilman Shields asked Les if the pay raise for reserves has helped. Les stated that every time he hires a couple, he loses some to a full-time position somewhere else. He stated that we need to find ways to keep reserves, although he is not sure what the answer is. The budget also reflects an increase in the lease payments line item due to the Council giving Chief Farmer permission. to put together specs far a new fire engine; however the ~400's line items did decrease overall. At the next meeting, the Council will discuss the street department and utility budgets. A motion to approve the payment of claims was made by Councilman Clazk, second by Councilman Dolen. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark. Motion carried 5-0. The next meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be an August 2, 2005, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Mooresville Town Hall. /r^ ! '~ !~~ / Sandra R. Perry, Clerk-Treasurer - Tom Worth ,President 1 1