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UM Redevelopment Commission Refunding. Jason Semler from Baker Tilly presented proposals to refinance some outstanding bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates. The Town Council chose to go with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. ( See Exhibit A). Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve Resolution 13-2021. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Planning Commission Executive Appointment. Per Councilman Warthen, Dave Sadler has expressed his desire to resign from the BZA. Council President Warthen is appointing Dave Sadler to the Planning Commission executive spot and reappointing him to the BZA leaving an open non-republican"executive appointment. Department Head Reports— David Moore gave an update on the Roberson Woods drainage project. Street sweeping will begin the week of April 12th, which will include the entire Town. INDOT will close High Street April 1st -June He has an employee that transferred to another department, and he informed the Council that he would be filling that position. Chief Dalton presented the run stats for March and provided an update on the three new hires. A member of the fire department with 38 years of service retired at the end of March. Chief informed the Council of his intentions to begin to fill the position. A vaccination clinic will be held at Paul Hadley Middle School on April 24th and May 22nd from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Fire Dept is estimating to make available 3000 Moderna vaccines. Chief Julian stated the new tornado sirens are ready to be installed, but the final locations are being ironed out, with Newby location being set in stone, the wastewater treatment center, and the office at Pioneer Park. Three new hires will be starting the academy in June. Legal — Demand has been made regarding the Smalling issue. Town Attorney Lee would like to counter offer with the amount for the work that was done, which is either $1,119 or $1,150. Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve Attorney Lee to move ahead with those amounts. Councilman Swinney Seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Attorney requested permission to have discussions and take over a couple of issues with the cemetery that is currently open. Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve the request. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Town Attorney Lee is working with Police Chief Julian to draft a resolution for the declaration of surplus for police firearms and to review Mooresville Police Department standard operating procedures. Town Attorney gave an update on the expiration of the governor's mask mandate. He also informed the Town Council that the Town does have the ability to take action on masks being required in Town - owned locations. Councilman Williams made a motion to request the town employees who come into contact with the public and cannot socially distance be asked to wear a mask during the interaction. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 4-1 Public Comments - 1 =3 Approval of Claims - Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve claims for $709,826.89. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 5-0