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Councilman Cook expressed that he wants to give more to the employees. There will be a second reading and a public hearing on this at the December 2nd meeting. Additional Appropriation Ordinance 13-2020 (Police Cars) this is the first reading of an ordinance that would appropriate funds to pay off police cars for $152,588.78. Councilman Warthen apologized for the miscalculation of interest. There will be a second reading and a public hearing on this at the December 2nd meeting. Amended Salary Ordinance 8-2019 was tabled pending the second reading of Ordinance 14- 2020 at the next council meeting. Department Head Reports: Chief Julian gave the October stat report. He gave an update on the hiring process and hopes to extend conditional offers in December and an update on the new server installation scheduled for December 8-9. Street Superintendent David Moore stated that leaf collection would continue until December 4th. All winter weather equipment is in good shape, and the salt barn is full in anticipation of the winter weather. He also announced that Steve Styles had decided to retire at the end of November. He requested permission to offer the full-time position to a current part-time employee Kyle Titsworth. Councilman Cook made a motion to approve a conditional offer pending a full background clearance. Councilman Warthen Seconded. Motion carried 4-0 Legal: Town Attorney Beth Copeland requested a special joint meeting with the Mooresville Redevelopment Commission to take place on December 1st before the regular council meeting to approve an agreement on a project named Project Catapult. She presented a proposal for acquiring property from Equipment Technologies for the project to widen Merriman Rd. The acquisition cost for this property is $80,500 and an additional easement to run fiber was valued at $4,400. There was some discussion as to how the acquisition would be funded. It was determined more information is needed on this subject before the next meeting. Public Comments: Bobbie Brockmier, 1117 Delwood Court, presented herself before the council to inquire about the lack of streetlights on her street. It was determined that the current poles are to code, but she would like the council to install more or brighter lights on her street. She also would like the council to address the parking situation on the west side of Indianapolis Road South of the park, as it appears to be a dangerous situation. Councilman Stanley stated that the RDC had previously looked at installing a roundabout on Indianapolis road but stopped as the Town cost was too great. David Moore reiterated that the lighting on her street was up to standard when the road was built. While there are grants and programs to assist with the cost of upgrading street lights to LED lighting, the price is still substantial and may not be in the budget to be able to be done, but that he would be willing to look at the cost and possible grants if the council would like him to. There was some discussion regarding lights in the downtown area being out and having been reported.