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em December 7, 2021 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members were Councilman Dustin Stanley, Councilman Shane Williams, Councilman Jeff Cook, and Councilman Swinney. Town attorney Beth Copeland was present. Councilman President Tom Warthen attended via electronic device. Councilman Stanley gave the prayer. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 16, 2021 meeting and seconded by Councilman Cook. Motion Carried 5-0 Unfinished Business— Town Manager Discussion - Dax Norton from MS Consultants presented information about services that he offers as a program to either act as a Town Manager or prepare the Town for the services of a Town Manager. The main goal is to provide efficient services to the residents. The program is fully customized for each Town depending on what the Town's needs are. The typical contract price range is around $35,000 to $40,000 per year. For the most part, the service would be to guide and advise on the transitioning into having a Town Manager position. The difference between a Mayor and a Town Manager is that the public elects a mayor the council appoints a town manager. A mayor has veto power over the council's decisions; a town manager does not. A town manager has no legislative powers and can be replaced at the request of the council. Councilman Warthen made the motion to table the discussion on this item until the second meeting of January 2022. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 Comprehensive Plan Informational Purposes - Councilman Williams motioned to table this item until the second Meeting of January 2022. Motion seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 5-0 Fire Dept Disciplinary Discussion -The hearing date had been previously discussed but ultimately did not work for all parties. A date will need to be set for the disciplinary hearing, and the council can convert the type of leave from paid leave to unpaid leave if they desire. After discussing schedules, Councilman Swinney made the motion to hold the hearing at 2:00 PM on December 21. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion Carried 5-0 Councilman Cook asked if the Fireman in question could work another job while on paid suspension from the Town. Attorney Copeland stated that the person could have other employment while on leave or suspension from the Town. The individual is allowed to work another job while on leave. If the council chooses to move the suspension from a paid suspension to an unpaid suspension, the council cannot suspend insurance during the suspension. Councilman Cook made a motion to change the suspension with pay to suspension without pay, effective December 7, 2021. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0 New Business — Realty Wealth & New Horizon Community Dev. - Mike Dellinger came before the council to introduce Brian Snyder to discuss a partnership to grow the community and housing development. They have worked with Elwood and New Haven to develop residential,