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1567 November 17, 2021 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 17, 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 Beth Copeland was present. Councilman Stanley gave the prayer. Councilman Warthen made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 2, 2020 meeting and was seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0. Unfinished Business: None New Business: FMLA Recommendation - Clerk -Treasurer Dianna Wamsley brought an employee's request for leave under the FMLA and stated that the employee has met the criteria for the leave. Councilman Warthen made a motion to approve the proposal, Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 4-0 Council President mentioned that the Town has an agreement with Ladner, Erwin & Shield that assists the Town with human resource issues. This company offers a service to assist with correctly filing all FMLA paperwork. The Clerk -Treasurer wanted clarification on if it is possible to utilize that company to handle all of the FMLA paperwork for the Town. There was a question as to the duration of the contract, and the town attorney looked at the contract and determined that it appeared to be on an as -needed basis. Councilman Warthen made a motion to allow the firm to assist with the FMLA filings for the Town as long as the contract continues to be on an as -needed basis and the company is HIPPA certified. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Equipment Technology Works SB1- They seek a personal property tax abatement on equipment scheduled to be installed. Mike Dellinger with Morgan County Economic Development sent it to the council to accept the request for the abatement. After some discussion with the town attorney, it was determined, the Declaratory Resolution is not necessary because the ERA has already been established. Councilman Warthen made a motion to approve the abatement on the $204,200 personal property for a term of 10 years, with councilman Stanley seconding. Motion carried 4-0. Additional Appropriation Ordinance, 14-2020 (Civilian Bonus) - Council President Williams presented for the first reading to appropriate $81,814 for COVID Bonuses for the Civilian employees. Councilman Warthen expressed concern about continuing to spend money for bonuses when he believed that the ultimate goal was to keep the quality officers and fire department staff and maintain the ability to attract new officers by offering a competitive salary, which was accomplished permanently. There was some discussion about the accuracy of the projected revenues for 2021. Councilman Stanley expressed his concern about things that could be coming in the future. Baker Tilly had advised not to give any bonuses or raises, and the council had already gone against that advice.