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• The fire equipment report was postponed; however, Council Members were invited to attend
the Board of Works meeting on February 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Greencastle Middle School, where
proposals will be taken for the rescue vehicle.
The request from DePauw University for street closures in conjunction with the annual
graduation ceremonies was approved by consensus of Council.
A special session of Council was set for February 23 at 6:00 p.m. with location to be
announced.
With no further business, Councilor Murray moved for adjournment. This motion was
seconded by Councilor Calbert, was carried by an aye unanimous vole, and the meeting was
adjourned at 10:15 p.m..
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Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
ATTEST:
• Jud th Berry, IA 1C, Clerk- 4 k5 surer
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