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property. Councilman Warthen motioned to approve the Street Improvement Right of Way Easement, The understanding of rights, and the temporary construction easement. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen, seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 5-0 A Letter was provided from Matthew Payne regarding his departure from the Mooresville Police department. There was a discussion about the circumstances that lead to Mr. Payne departure from the Police Department. Councilman Warthen expressed concern about not having all of the information accessible to the Council to make a proper decision on this matter. Attorney Lee assured the council that there would not be any legal liability ramifications from accepting this resignation letter. Councilman Cook motioned to accept his resignation letter as presented with a second from Councilwoman Hester. Motion carried 3-2. Councilman Warthen and Councilman Stanley opposed. Public Comments - None A motion was made by Councilwoman Hester with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve claims in the amount of $414,480.41 Motion Carried 5-0 Town Council Comments — Councilman Warthen presented the quote on the leasing of the 4 Police cars. The quote is less than what was presented in the Fall. There is a requirement to present the meeting minutes to prove authorization of the funds. However with the changes the quote needs to be confirmed again. Councilman Warthen moved to approve the quote for the cars not to exceed $51,439.94 per year along with the ability to negotiate with the interest rate. Seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Warthen made a motion that if any town employee or a member of their household is diagnosed with COVID-19 that the employee quarantine themselves, and they continue to receive pay outside of their allotted sick leave time. Proof of a positive COVID-19 test would need to be provided to one of the HIPPA certified officers in order to qualify for this leave. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Warthen mentioned the possibility of waiving any late fees for sewer bills. The town attorney laid out the requirements that would need to be put in place in order to be able to do that. The town attorney will draft the ordinance in order to implement this. Council President Williams discussed a letter he received from the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation regarding the reappointment of Dr. Larry Moore to the non-voting schoolboard for the redevelopment commission. Council President Williams approved the reappointment of Dr. Larry Moore for 2 -year term. The next scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government center. There being no further business to come before the council at this time a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Stanley with a second from Councilwomen Hester. Motion carried 5-0. Shane B. Williams, Council President ATTEST: Dianna L. Wamsley, Clerk -Treasurer 1 1499 e