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1647 Chief Dalton looked into the websites to auction the fire department surplus vehicles. The buyer pays for the fees, and there is the ability to set a reserve on the items. There was an email of appraisal value sent to the Council. Councilman Warthen would like to see the truck be able to be used by the street department. There was a consensus among the Council to put the vehicles on one of the bid sites with a reserve. Chief Dalton gave an update on the purchase and fitting of the Structure Gear and the financial obligations. The total amount for an outright purchase would be $33,435. The bulletproof vests were also discussed. The cost for the vests is $7,505 and the life use would be 15years. Councilman Cook made the Motion to purchase the structure gear and the bulletproof vests and fund from the CCD fund. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Chief Dalton talked about being awarded a car donated through a DNR program to the Department for a pool car. The only requirement is that the Town is responsible for the Insurance and maintenance for five years. He presented the service agreement to the Council for review. Councilman Cook made a motion to approve Chief Dalton receiving the car. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Legal - Attorney Lee presented the ordinance to end the stay of late fees for sewer payments. The due date for the bill would be July 23, and only current charges would be affected. Councilman Stanley made a motion to suspend the rules to approve Ordinance 14-2021 on the first reading. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve Ordinance 14-2021. A motion was seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion carried 5-0 Public Comments — Nicepak gave an update on the expansion project as they are in a holding pattern while completing the network study at the end of the pandemic. Councilman Warthen asks when is the anticipated date. Nickpak replied in Q4. Councilman Stanley made the Motion to approve claims for $730,258.11. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Town Council Comments — Councilman Williams alerted the Council that Martinsville used their grant from the CARES act to fund bonuses for their employees. Councilman Williams voiced his disagreement with having budget meetings behind closed doors and would like to see a public workshop for the department heads to present their proposed budgets. Councilman Stanley publicly thanked American Water for their investment in the Town of $22 Million in water upgrades to improve the water quality for their consumers. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. There was no further business before the Council, which Councilman Cook made with a second from Councilman Williams. Motion Carried 5-0.