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August 4, 2020 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Shane Williams, Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Tom Warthen and Councilman Jeff Cook. Councilwoman Jessica Hester was not present. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was present. Councilman Warthen gave the prayer. Motion was made by Councilman Warthen to approve the minutes of the July 21st meeting and seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 Unfinished Business — Gateway Update — David Moore gave an update on the work that has been accomplished, and parts for the lights are still on backorder. Under public comments, Steve Cohen posed the question to David Moore why they cannot take the landscaping out. Dave mentioned that a traffic engineer had been consulted, and somethings may be changing with the gateway. New Business — Rezone of Ashbury Ridge — Ross Holloway of Holloway Engineering presented the Ashbury Mobile Home Park request for a rezone from AG to R3. The Plan Commission sent their favorable recommendation to the Town Council. Multiple adjacent property owners spoke against the rezone and expansion of the mobile home community. The audience presented a signed petition, photographs, verbal and written objection. After much discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Warthen to not accept the Plan Commission favorable recommendation to approve the rezone, seconded by Councilman Stanly. Motion carried 4-0 Property remains AG. Mr. Holloway withdrew the request for the use of the open space. The motion was made by Tom Warthen to accept the withdrawal of the application. Motion seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 Health Insurance - Mr. Mayfield presented the council with the healthcare proposals that the insurance committee recommended, including entering into a contract with Elect RX for some prescriptions. Councilman Warthen expanded on the fact that this plan is currently very good for both the employees and the town. Councilman Warthen made the motion to accept the recommendation of the insurance committee to renew the plan and enter into the contract with Elect RX. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Williams abstained, stating legally advised to do so. Councilman Cook left the meeting at this point. TOA - There has been a request from Mike Dellinger, Morgan County Economic for a tax abatement on personal property that has already been installed. Town Attorney, Choil- Lee stated the waiver would require a public hearing. It was tabled until September 1, 2020 meeting.