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December 15, 2020 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Shane Williams, Councilman Greg Swinney, Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Tom Warthen, and Councilman Jeff Cook. Town attorney Chouil Lee was present. Councilman Warthen gave the prayer. Council President Williams introduced the new Councilman Greg Swinney. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 1st joint meeting with the RDC and seconded by Councilman Warthen. Motion Carried 5-0 A motion was made by Councilman Stanley to approve the minutes of the December 1 and seconded by Councilman Warthen. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business : Employee Handbook - Councilman Warthen made a motion to postpone the discussion of the handbook until the 2nd meeting of January with a second by Councilman Swinney. Councilman Cook expressed his opinion that he may not be prepared by the second meeting in January as he had wanted to discuss the handbook with the departments. Councilman Warthen amended his Motion to postpone the approval of the handbook until a later date. Councilman Swinney amended his second. Councilman Swinney mentioned that he believes it needs to be right. Motion carried 5-0 New Business: Councilman Warthen made a motion to accept Ordinance 14-2020 for the salary compensations for 2021. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Police Department encumbered funds. Police Chief Julian requested funds for new firearms that would save money on ammunition. Councilman Warthen asked about what this request entailed; it covers the firearms, ammunition, and magazines. The Firearm Standard Operating Procedures are currently being looked at and submitted to the police commission. With the buyback of the current guns, there was a discussion of giving the current officers the ability to buy their current service weapons, and steps are being taken to ensure that the transfer is accomplished as well as the possibility of presenting the service weapon to retirees upon their retirement. Councilman Warthen questioned how the holsters might be paid for. Chief Julian stated the trade-in on the current 45 ammo could be about $4,150. Police Department requested a new intercom to be installed in the police department lobby. The new server installation determined that the ports are limited, and the current configuration cannot be upgraded. Councilman Warthen made the Motion to accept the encumbrance of $29,443.30. Councilman Warthen stated that this is a prime example of our department heads being frugal with their money, seeing a project at the end of the year, and being able to fund it. Council President asked where the money goes if it is not used. The town attorney explained that they would be in the general fund. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion passed 4-1 Councilman Williams opposed. Park Department encumbered funds - Brent Callahan presented a request for reglazing the waterslide. This quote comes from a 2017 contract the company would honor to refinish the slides on the pool. He also requested funds for cornhole (bean bag toss) boards to be built and placed in the park for additional recreation opportunities; lifeguard supplies and suits will need to be replenished for the pool anticipated reopening. There was a request for a disinfectant purchase that is required. There are some things that also need to be done to make the shelter