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1047 August, 10, 2012 The Town Council met in special session on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 3:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Town Council members present were: President George Watkins,Vice-President Mark Mathis, Tony Langley, Virginia Perry, and Jeff Cook. Town Attorney Tim Currens and Attorney Chris Janak were present. Guy,Lancour, First Baptist Church, gave the prayer. There are no minutes for this meeting. Tim Currens stated there had been some reports the scheduled meeting for today was about a public hearing to maintain low water rates but this is not the case. The Town Council had the public hearing on August 7, 2012. This is a regular Town Council meeting today and will follow the existing agenda. The Town Council intends to address certain issues and going forward will have other meetings concerning the issues. The Town did not release any information this was a Public Hearing. We apologize for any inconvenience. A spokesman from Indiana American Water commented since there were no public comments today they had written material in regards to the Public Hearing. Council President Watkins told him to submit them to the clerk to be passed out for the next • council meeting. The spokesman declined. Town Council President Watkins stated they were changing the order of the agenda at council's request and would taker care of consideration of water utility first and then health insurance. He commented that over the last few days he had an opportunity to speak to citizens of our town and he was pleased at the respectful way the citizens are contacting their leaders and asking very good questions and making good comments. Ater the public hearing the council considered the two presentations and one item the town could do above and beyond is to arrange a meeting with Indiana American Water. A motion was made by Councilman Langley with a second by Councilwoman Perry to authorize Chris Janak to set a meeting with Indiana American Water to see if there can be a resolution. Motion carried 5-0. Council President Watkins as for unanimous consensus from the council to amend the agenda to pursue due diligence to obtain information required to do resolution#4, an approval of a retainer for American Appraisals, Inc, also an engagement letter with Bowes, McKinney, and Evans and the introduction of an ordinance and/or adoption of said ordinance. Mo council member opposed. All consented. Attorney Chris Janak, Bowes, McKinney, and Evans, explained Resolution#4. Resolution 4, 2012 concerns interest in acquisition and to allow hiring of appraisers, engineers and accountants. The resolution requires one reading to adopt and start the process to see if it is feasible,reasonable, and in the best interest to purchase Indiana American facilities in Mooresville. A motion was made by Councilwoman Perry with a second by Councilman Cook that Resolution 4, 2012, a Resolution concerning interest in the acquisition of property, be approved at this same meeting in which it is being introduced. Motion carried 5-0. • Next: the approval of a retainer for American Appraisals, Inc. Chris Janak said this approval does two things; a. is this acceptable to the council and b. authorizes Council President to execute the agreement and make the required payment contained in the agreement. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis with a second by Councilman Cook to approve. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilman Langley with a second by Councilwoman Perry to approve the engagement letter and contract for Chris Janak of Bowes, McKinney, and Evans. Motion carried 5-0.