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Taryn and Ernie Powell residing at 137, 1371/2, and 139 Bridge Street appeared before the council with a problem concerning Goose Creek. They live right behind Quest Orthodontist. The drainage ditch goes beside Quest and curves around by them but the ditch is not wide enough for flow of water in places where the ditch is only 6 inches deep and twelve inches wide. It is not wide enough for big flows of water. They wanted to know if the Town would consider making it deeper. Jeff Allen said he was having some issues downstream from this on the same creek. Mr. Powell has had to replace a floor and a wall in his house due to water not able to get down the creek. Morgan. County told them that Goose Creek was Town property. Mr. Currens said he would be glad to walk the creek with them to see the problem areas. Further investigation has to be completed. Chris Gale, HNTB,presented change orders and liquidated damages. The change order was for a total of$25,552.72. Items 3, 315, the tank needed repair,removal of valves and pipes and the concrete had to be chipped away which took additional time and coating was required. Items 2 &4 in the amount of$6,341.74 related to the UV system, when hooked up problems with ballast and circuit board. A neutral wire was never landed from 2005 and#4 was items burnt up. HNTB will reimburse the Town$14,377.00. if they had known about the land wire it would have been included,but it needs to get to a four wire system because it will be a benefit to the next phase. Liquidated damages have not been negotiated or discussed yet. Attorney Currens and Chris Gale will talk this week. A lot of rain has delayed the project. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Cook to approve pay request#6 from Thienemen Construction for$172,120.00. Motion carried 4-0. Joe Beikman, Street Department, had quotes on Streetlights in Brookmore Addition. To install the running wire $4,284.58 and when we pay this invoice it takes 12 to 24 weeks to get the wire transformers. The 13 lights will cost$220.00 per month. Residents will be notified and if they have any questions or concerns they are to call the Town. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Cook to approve. Motion carried 4-0. Council President Harris informed everyone he had talked to Amy Miller and the town had qualified to seek some grant stimulus money because the income survey came in at 53 to 54% low to moderate income. Attorney Currens had an invoice for MPO for 05 thru 09 for $15,531.00 which we are not required to pay. However, when it comes time to get projects he thinks it wise to contribute some money. This can be paid out of Town Hall Budget line item for miscellaneous town expenses. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Cook to approve. Motion carried 4-0. Les Farmer,�Fire Chief, will need to look over a request to relieve a bond for work completed at the new fire station. A motion was made by Councilman Cook with a second by Councilman. Clark to have Council President Harris be the signatory. Motion carried 4-0. Councilman Langley reported a citizen had called him.with water problems and he had him come before the council. The citizen is Shorty Bain. Mr. Bain said the man next door to him had an 8 X10 crawl space under his house he had filled in and now the water was leaking into Mr. Bain's basement. David Moore, Utility Superintendent, saw it four months ago and told. Mr. Bain the Town wasn't responsible because it was on private property. Council President Harris said Mr. Bain could seek legal help. Attorney Currens told Mr. Bain the town could not go on to ground it does not own. This is a civil matter and the town cannot get involved. Councilman Langley said the sidewalk in front of Mr. Bain's home had gotten raised up and Troy Bryant, Indiana American Water Co., said he would be willing to help resolve this issue. Animal Control Officer, Mark Taylor, reported twenty-three (23) calls, nine(9) impounds, and four(4) returns. A motion was made by Councilman Clark with a second by Councilman Langley to approve payment of the claims. Motion carried 4-0. There being no further business before the council at this time a motion was made by Councilman Cook with a second by Councilman Langley to adjourn the meeting.