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Om Department Head Reports - Chief Dalton gave an update on two conditional offers of employment the department has extended. By filling these positions, the department will be fully staffed until a pending retirement happens in March. He also discussed the values of the various surplus vehicles, and he would like to use the proceeds from the sale of these vehicles to replace and upgrade equipment. Councilman Williams asked about the asset evaluation, and it was determined that vehicles are included in the valuation. The question was raised about the ability to donate or sell as there is a statute that governs surplus fire apparatuses that allow it to be sold or gifted to another fire department. It was determined to hold off on the declaration of the surplus until after the valuations are completed. Chief Julian gave the run stats for the Month. He appreciated the moving forward of Fred's reappointment to the commission so that the commission can function at its next meeting. He gave an update on the new hires that are in the works. Legal — Nice Pak Economic Dev. Area Resolution 9-2021 Town attorney Beth Copeland stated the RDC approved a declaratory resolution to establish the project's allocation area. The planning commission also adopted the resolution and is now before the Town Council for approval. Councilman Williams made a motion to approve Resolution 9-2021, with Councilman Swinney seconding. Motion carried 5-0 Change order #2 for the southern Sanitary project. This change increases the project's cost by about $15,000; however, the RDC has voted to absorb approximately $11,092 of that cost. This is specifically for directional drilling and the casing for the sewer. The project is still under budget and within the bond. Councilman Swinney made a motion to accept change order 2, with Councilman Williams seconding. Motion carried 5-0 After some discussion, it was determined to schedule Executive Session for Tuesday, January 26 tentatively. Councilman Cook made a motion to schedule an executive session at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 25, with a Special session meeting to follow at 6:30 PM. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion. Carried 5-0 Public Comments — None Approval of Claims - Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve claims for $480,821.41 Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments — Councilman Cook expressed his disappointment with the council and what he perceives as scare tactics to avoid taking care of the employees and believes that the council should do a betterjob of taking care of the Town employees. Councilman Williams had no comments. Councilman Swinney stated it is not the right time for bonuses. Councilman Stanley requested the council's permission to obtain a quote for a town wide compensation study. Councilman Swinney made a motion to allow the quote for services and was seconded by Councilman Stanley. Motion passed 5-0 There will be an executive session held at 5:30 PM on January 26, with a special meeting to follow at 6:30 PM at the Mooresville Government Center