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1157-4 Section 4.8 Leave of Absence without Pay—There was discussion regarding full-time employees who have exhausted their twelve weeks of FMLA leave. Councilman Warthen made a motion to accept the change to the policy. Seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion passed 4-0 Section 5.5 Use of Information Technologies —There was a recommendation to expand the current use of Town's internet. Warthen made a motion to approve the changes to section 5.5 with a second from Councilman Stanley. Motion carried 4-0 Section 5.6 Social Media Policy - This is a new policy for the employee handbook concerning social media use. Councilman Warthen made a motion to accept the section as written with a second from Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 Section 6.3 Employee Conduct - The suggestion was made to expand the list of offenses, listed in groups/severity, with a step structure for discipline outlined. Councilman Cook asked about the right to appeal or a hearing. Town attorney Lee does want to adjust the wording on conducting an investigation since the council is a hearing body and must remain impartial and should not be a part of the investigation. Councilman Warthen made a motion to accept the change as written with a second from Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 A final draft will be sent to the council for review prior to December 15th meeting. Project introduction - Mike Dellinger and Andy Lasiter came before the council to propose using his family farmland to develop the land to include additional housing options, and businesses that can benefit the Town of Mooresville. Mr. Dellinger will be working with Mr. Lasiter to work with the planning commission to develop the land into something that will help the Town and leave a legacy for future residents. Additional Appropriation Ordinance 14-2020 (Civilian Bonus) Council President Williams is in favor of the bonuses and explained the finances involved in making these bonuses happen. Councilman Stanley expressed his opposition to the plan as Baker Tilly has suggested not touching those cash reserves as COVID is not over and the future is not certain. Councilman Warthen also expressed his opposition to the bonuses for similar reasons as saving the money is more prudent, especially when the town employees have not missed a paycheck while some taxpayers have been without a job. Councilman Cook expressed his support of the bonuses and made a motion to approve the additional appropriation for the Civilian bonuses. Motion died due to lack of a second. Amended Salary Ordinance 8-2019 (Civilian Bonus) No action taken due to Ordinance 14-2020 died. Additional Appropriation Ordinance 13-2020 (Police Cars) Councilman Warthen motioned to accept appropriation for $152,588.78 to pay off the police cars. There were no comments from the public. Councilman Warthen made a motion to close the public hearing with a second from Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 Councilman Warthen made the motion to approve Ordinance 13-2020 with a second from Councilman Stanley. Motion Carried 4-0 New Business: None Other Business: Matt Dalton was sworn in as the new Fire Chief during a swearing-in ceremony. Department Head Reports: Police Chief Julian introduced Bill Foote with Motorola — ERS. He proposed to enter into a service update agreement to keep the software needed to keep the dispatch center up and running. This would be less expensive than the current maintenance agreement, and discussed the difference between the services. No action would be required on this until around April of 2021.