Town Council 03-02-2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Councilman Williams made the motion to take the Community Crossing Grant bids under advisement pending further review. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Steve Oschman MPL Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement -This is an annual disclosure for his role with the Library as he is appointed by the Council. This allows him the ability to bid on and provide services to the Library. Because the Council appointed Mr.Oschman, this disclosure is required. Town attorney Lee stated that he believes the form that was submitted may be an old form, w�ile it is the correct form number and all of the information is accurate and can be accepted. Councilman Cook saw no issues with it. Councilman Williams had all of his questions answered as long as the town attorney approved it. Councilman Swinney and Councilman Stanley had no comments. Councilman Cook made a motion to accept Steve Oschman's conflict of interest disclosure statement. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Conco Spray Solutions Proposal - This company sprays utility manholes so that it seals out stormwater. The full proposal is $19,346.00. This was mention in the IDEM reports and will show that these steps are being taken to reduce inflow and infiltration. In 2019 thirteen utility manholes were sealed. Councilman Warthen detailed the difference between spraying the utility holes versus replacing them at a cost of $8,000-$10,000 per utility manhole. Town Attorney Lee requested that he be able to draw up the formal contract. Councilman Williams made a motion to move forward with the work from Conco Spray Solutions for the sum of $19346 to be paid from the Food and Beverage fund pending the final contract from the town Attorney. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Department Head Reports— Fire Chief Dalton presented the run stats to the Council members. He also introduced the two new hires to the council. Chief Julian said that they had just completed the hiring of 3 new officers. The new server is installed, and it is running. Councilman Cook, Attorney Copeland, and the Chief have been working on the process of awarding retirees with 20 years or more on the force with their service weapon upon retiring. Ms. Copeland is working on the documents for the Town to ensure these are done correctly. Chief Julian asked the Council's permission to work with the Town attorney to amend the reserve ordinance to reflect any SOP changes and streamline the ordinance. It was determined that the SOP has to be reviewed and accepted by the police commission before the ordinance is changed. Legal — None Public Comments — Randy Brown presented himself before the Council to say that he would like to see more emphasis on the state flag being flown in the Town of Mooresville, particularly around the state and national holidays. He also asked if the Town can speed up the process of cleaning up not only a home that recently burned but a few other properties that are not being maintained. Council President Warthen acknowledged that the council and Town attorney are working on the one property he mentioned that had sustained the fire damage. A member from the audience addressed the Council about her concerns over the sewer rate and asked about the financial advisor's advice on using the cash reserve. Also asked why the rates were raised so high rather than use the cash reserves to pay for the sewer expansion. Town attorney Lee explained how the utility has to be able to make all of its payments based upon its rates and cannot be paid for by the Town and how the financing works. Councilman Williams voiced his opinion that the Town did know of its reserves when the rates were changed and that he is frustrated over certain members of the Council's unwillingness to spend cash reserve on the Town.