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EDC Director Helen Humes presented the tax abatement for Nice-Pak to the council. The Redevelopment Commission had already given a favorable recommendation to the Town Council. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to approve the Findings of Fact and to approve Confn'matory Resolution # 7, 2002, a ten year tax abatement for new equipment for Nice-Pak. Motion carded 5-0. Legal: Attorney Tim Currens spoke about the nightclub under the zoning ordinance as a Special Exception to a B-3 zoning. He said this was up for discussion at this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to continue on this item next meeting as they didn't feel they were ready to discuss the issue. Motion carried 5-0. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to approve an additional appropriation of $41,790.00 from General to pay for some police car leases. Motion carried 5-0. Police Commissioner Dennis Knierim requested approval from the Town Council for the 21~t. officer. He told the council he thought this request had gone from a want to a need. He informed the council it had been three or four years ago since the 20'h officer was hired. Councilman Mathis wanted to delay a vote on this until financial information could be obtained. Motion was made by Councilman Clark, second by Councilman Dolen to approve the hiring of the 21st officer. Motion carried 3-2. CouncilI~an Mathis and Council President Warthen opposed. Commissioner Knierim said that the pool car could be used for this officer and since John Forbes had been on active duty in the National Guard, there would be some of his salary that could be used this year for the 21st officer. Animal Control Officer Mark Taylor reported twenty-five (25) calls, five (5) impounds, and four (4) r~ums. A spokesman for the Downtown Merchants requested the closing of Indiana Street to ' · Clay Street for Founders Day on July 27th from 9AM to 4PM. Motion was made by Councilman Mathis, second by Councilman Dolen to approve this based on co-ordination with the Police Department, Fire Department, Street Department, and residents. Motion carded 5-0. Public Comments: Nancy Berwick asked the Council if the nightclub discussion would be on the next meeting agenda, and if so, would the audience have an input in the changes of an ordinance. Town attorney Tim Chm'ens told Mrs. Berwick the zoning ordinance was a working ordinance all the time and all ordinance changes are done at a Public Meeting. The discussion will be on the July 2, 2002 agenda. Motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Clark to approve payment of the claims. Motion carded 5-0. There being no further business to come before the Town Council at this time, a motion was made by Councilman Dolen, second by Councilman Pygman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carded 5-0. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Town Hall. Tom Wartlfen, President ATTEST: Sandra R. Perry, Clerk-Treasurer