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Next on agenda, Michael Lundy 121 West High Street, needed assistance with public ' ~35 transportation to his job in Indianapolis due to his disability of being legally blind. He works at a blind factory in Indianapolis. His father had used to take him to work but he had recently passed away. He told the council he wanted to see if funds could be made to allow Open Door to come across into Morgan county to pick him up. President Warthen had talked to Jean Chrisman and Annette Dorrow to find out if funds were available for this. He found out that as of now the local contract had not been feasible. He said he had talked with Jeff Quyle, county commissioner, and he informed President Warthen of a lady by the name of Becky Henderson with the South Central Indiana Community Program and co-ordinator with Aging Services and they have applied for a grant to do a feasibility study for transportation for the disabled. President Warthen suggested that anyone with a need for this transportation call the number he had to give input into the feasibility study for the grant. Town Attomey Tim Currens told Michael that this is a county project and they should show the need for this transportation and help with the feasibility study. President Warthen presented a proclamation to honor Bill Roberson, Mooresville Consolidated School Superintendent, with his retirement. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Pygman to declare by proclamation that December 11,2001 be Dr. William E. Roberson Day in the Civil Town of Mooresville. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Maths, second by Councilman Dolen to approve completion of the settling tank project for the wastewater treatment plant and to approve payment of final claim including retainage in the amount of $32,507.00 to Graves Plumbing from Sewer Improvement Fund. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to approve encumbering funds for payroll issued on Jan. 2, 2002 out of 2001 funds. Motion carried 5-0. President Warthen told the council a transfer of funds would be at the December 4, 2001 meeting. Legal: Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Clark to approve a refund agreement from Developer Availability Fund for Carter-Lee in the amount of $10,685.50. Motion carded 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve giving consent to the attomey to proceed with settlement in a lawsuit against the Town of Mooresville by Jim and Julie Remster. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Mathis gave a report from the Fire Committee they had looked at five fire stations and that Carter Lee Co. had generously donated an acre of their land as a future site for a satellite fire s~tion pending Plan Commission approval in their December meeting. The Danville Station was one the committee liked and thought would be economically feasible. Councilman Mathis told the council he realized they were a long way from actual construction, but thought the rest of the council would be interested in seeing pictures of the fire station the committee liked. The committee met briefly with an architect. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve changes in the Building Code Ordinances. Attorney Tim Currens told the Council they were not only updating but following new state statutes. Motion carried 5-0. Animal Control Officer Mark Taylor reported eighteen (18) calls, seven (7) impounds, and four (4) retumed. Motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Dolen to approve payment of the claims. Motion carded 5-0. There being no further business to come before the council at this time, motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to adjoum the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. ATFF.~-ff~~"~~ Tom Wart~len, President Sandm R. Perry, Clerk-Treasurer ..........