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Jack McGuire was on the agenda to ask for parking spaces for his tenants on the north side of Bridge Street. He stated that there is a grass lot, which is approximately 200 feet long between the two buildings that could be made into parking spaces. Mr. McGuire also stated that the storm sewer grates would have to be changed to lay flat if parking was allowed at that location. Councilor ~BrYC ~ncilman Bryant stated that a standardMr McGuire replied approximately 13 parking space is 9x20 and was questioning if there was enough room for parking. Mr. McGuire was also concerned about some water that is pooling in the alley. The water company has checked the water far chlorine and said it is not theirs. Mr. McGuire does not feel that he has a water leak as his bill has, not changed. Joe Beikman stated that it could be a drainage problem on Mr. McGuire's property. Councilman Mathis stated that he had not been able to look at the area and recommended that Mr. McGuire come back to another meeting after the council had investigated the situation. President Dolen agreed. Councilman Mathis also asked that Joe Beikman check into the cost of the changes that would have to be made to the storm sewer to accommodate the parking. The matter was tabled. ~~~~ In the issue of the downtown lighting, tabled from August 5, 2003, Councilman Mathis obtained two estimates from Indianapolis Power & Light to install the lights. IPL was willing to install the 1S0 watt, 18 foot, smooth-finish Washingtons at no cost but with a monthly fee. However, after looking at those lights, the council thought they were too bright. ]PL then said they would install the same lights with 140 watt bulbs for an initial ^ _...._.............._..._. r_ _. cost of $16, 480. Councilman Mathis stated that the money saved on the monthly electric bill with the lower wattage lights would offset the initial cost of installation in a period of 8 years. Councilman Bryant asked if the 18 ft height was the standard height. Councilman Mathis replied that 18 ft was the standazd height. Councilman Mathis made the motion to proceed with the project, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried 4-0. Joe Beikman asked for a resolution to apply for a grant for a leaf vac and dirt separator. Councilman Bryant asked if the grant was for the total cost. Councilman Mathis stated it was a 50/SO grant. Councilman Bryant stated it would cost $13.00/yard to recycle the waste that is cleaned from the street without the separator. In the spring we picked up 360 yards. That would cost the town $4, 680.00. With the separator it would cut down approximately 75% of the waste, greatly reducing the cost. A motion was made by Councilman Clark for the resolution to apply for the grant, seconded by Councilman Mathis. Motion carried 4-0. On the Jefferson Street parking issue, tabled from August 5, 2003, the council discussed which side of the street to make non-parking. Street Commissioner, Joe Beikman, said it didn't matter. The council discussed whether the side with the fire hydrants should be the side that is made non-parking. It was decided that Councilman Mathis would talk to Fire Chief, Les Farmer to find out if the hydrants would be an issue. The matter was tabled. The motion was made by Councilman Clark to sign and approve the bad debts for wastewater. These are debts that have not been collected in two years due to the property owners moving without paying the bill and the money was not collected by the title company at closing: Councilman Mathis asked if a lien had been filed on the property. However, a lien could not be filed due to the property being under a new owner by the time it was final billed. The total amount of bad debts was $763.26. Councilman Mathis seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Councilman Bryant asked if the Meadow Lane sewer expansion could be dare even though the interest for the 144 and Rooker Road corridor has slowed. The residents of Meadow Lane have all agreed to be annexed. It was decided to wait to see how many others would agree to be annexed. Tim Currens, Town Attorney, asked the council to sign Ordinance 7-2003, which would ban the burning of leaves entirely to be in compliance with the grant as discussed in the last meeting on Augusir S, 2003. Motion was made by Councilimari Clark to sign the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried 3-1. Councilman Mathis opposed. Tim Currens asked if the council could unanimously agree to approve the ordinance so they could proceed and Councilman Mathis agreed. Councilman Mathis made the motion to appoint Michael Haskins, alife-long Mooresville resident and retired IPL executive, to fill the position on the Redevelopment Commission left by Norman Connell. A second to the motion was made by Councilman Clazk. Motion tamed 4-0.