Councilman Ballou MOVED, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and carried unanimously, to return to OPEN SESSION. Jib Property Project and Big Rock/Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament Councilman Ballou MOVED, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and carried

unanimously, to accept the present offer of Big Rock of the marlin sculpture and $50,000 donation and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2013-19. In the spirit of our past and future cooperation, the City would look for value engineered savings to make the project as affordable as possible and it is the City’s intention to include the fountain as part of the project. The Council also invites the members of Big Rock to participate in the design of the fountain. [Budget Ordinance Amendment 2013-19 is attached to Ordinance Book #7 in the vault.] Councilman Walker MOVED, seconded by Councilwoman Warrender, and carried unanimously, that the Town of Morehead City issues a Resolution of Appreciation and Recognition thanking the Big Rock for their continued support of Morehead City. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.