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1 i Councilman Cook left the meeting. Warning (Tornado) Siren Report— Chief Julian presented a report about the tornado siren. Attached Exhibit B. Steve Eltzroth presented a timeline, and details of the April 8tt'tornado that struck Mooresville, as well as a report on 911 calls during the time of the tornado. The warning system and siren was inspected and found to be functioning and operational. Per Council President Williams, and the Police Department Liaison Councilman Cook the upgraded software for the Federal Warning System has been ordered at a cost of $2,021.50. Council President Williams mentioned that the night of the tornado he wondered why the siren did not go off. The new software that is being purchased will no longer require manual activation, but will activate the siren automatically with the signal from EAS. He believed that because the storm was moving so fast and in a direction that is abnormal for most tornados in the state rotation was not actually detected until damage had already occurred, had been reported, and documented. By the time the signal was received from EAS to activate the siren the immediate threat had moved out of the area. Sirens are being tested electronically without the sirens actually going off, but they are tested monthly. Councilman Warthen stated that both communication officers should be commended or their work the night of the event, however someone did not follow proper operating procedure during the event, and believes that additional training on the procedure may be in order. There was a consensus reached that after the new software is installed that planned and published audible test should be conducted on the siren. John Robinson provided an update to the council on where the process of reopening downtown was, with a target date of May 1st. Councilman Warthen asked about the potential reopening of Five East, and was told the reopening would be up to the structural engineer on the safety of the building. Dave Moore mentioned that as the EDO administrator he has the authority to allow the moving of a few events scheduled for Five East to the alternate site. Attorney Lee let them know that as soon as the emergency is over, she can request the BZA for a waiver during the emergency. Appointment to Economic Development Commission —Attorney Lee set out the guidelines for the Economic development commission. Councilman Warthen made a motion to appoint Matthew Saner to the Mooresville Economic Development Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 4-0 Council President Williams appointed John Ehrhart to the Mooresville Economic Development Commission by executive appointment. Department Head Reports — none Legal — none Public Comments — None A motion was made by Councilman Warthen with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve claims in the amount of $398,893.77 Motion Carried 4-0 Town Council Comments — None The next scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center and electronically.