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1430 would go. She wants it put back into the Police Department to pay officers for the extra work of writing out tickets. This item is tabled to next meeting. Councilman Stanley also brought up the idea of having a third -party consulting firm to look over the Town's policies, job descriptions, employee policies, start with public records policy. The cost would be $12,000 to #14,600, after this initial amount they will work on a per hour basis. The County is hiring a firm from Muncie. This item is tabled until the next meeting. AT &T agreement ---- Council President Warthen explained there were four lines at the Police department that needed to be ported to Endeavor. Some lines have to be AT & T. This has nothing to do with 9 11. A motion was made by Councilman Rogers with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve. Motion carried 5-0. Department Head reports: David Moore, Street Superintendent, reported Grady Brothers has started paving, still working on cleaning headstones at Cemeteries, helping the Park get ready for July 4th, and working on stormwater. Public Comments: Mr. Hayden said he thought the grievance filing was absolutely crazy. He said something has to be done. There is a good group of officers that are being written up for small minor infractions and that is totally unfair. You can't run rough shod overyour guys. Councilwoman Hester asked if any councilmen talked to Police Chief Danny Allen before this meeting. Council President Tom Warthen said he pushed this to Legal Counsel. Attorney Daniel commented the grievance was sent to the Police Commission, then to Police Commission's Attorney, Mr. Braun, then to Council President Warthen who had not seen anything like this before and sent it to Town Attorney Mel Daniel. Police Officer, Lindsay Hayden asked what reason did Chief Allen file the grievance? Attorney Mel Daniel read the grievance: I believe Town Council member Jessica Hester created a hostile work environment by requesting outside information when the Police Commission had already dealt with the issue. Lindsay asked where the grievance would have gone had Chief Allen had not rescinded. Attorney Daniel answered it would go to someone independent. He said it would not be a conflict of interest if it went to someone in his firm he is associated with which is Taft Law. Lindsay Hayden commented that time after time Councilwoman Hester is being singled out. Why are you not addressing Councilman Mathis for yelling at someone when they asked a. question: Councilman Rogers answered: the grievance is a formal complaint and we have to address this. A lady from the audience commented the Town needed a professional HR person. Another lady from the audience asked some questions about how many police officers were on staff and how many officers had left. Council President Warthen told the council the appraisals for property at 20 West Harrison Street and 104 West Main Street were in and an Executive Session was needed. A motion was made by Councilman Rogers with a second by Councilman Stanley to advertise an Executive Session for July 11th, Thursday, at 4:30 P. M. for Sale of Property. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Councilman Rogers with a second by Councilman Stanley to approve payment of claims in the amount of $673,180.63. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business to come before the Mooresville Town Council at this time a motion was made by Councilman Stanley with a second by Councilman Rogers to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.