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Purchase Orders—These are encumbered funds that have been obligated during 2022 by the proper execution of a purchase order to be paid in 2023. The total for these items is $52,700. Department Fund # Description Amount Park 2204-001-432.000 Silverado Truck $35,000 Park 2211-001-375-000 2500 HD Crew 4x4 $8,780 Park 4403-001-111.000 Funbrella Shark 20' $8,020 Police 1101-001-326.000 Motorola Administration Set-up $900 Tota 1 $ 52,700 Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the encumbered purchase orders. Councilman Stanley seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Department Head Reports - Chief Buckner was approached by Chick-fil-A in Plainfield which will be closed and they would like to volunteer their staff for any projects that the Town may need while their building is closed for renovations. He was in contact with the homeless unit of TMPD and the appropriate response for any homeless individuals during the projected bad weather and storm. The body cameras have arrived and the IT -level training will begin. Christmas for Kids went well this year. He expressed his appreciation for everyone as he has learned his position over the last 4 months and he is looking forward to 2023. Chief Dalton gave an update on the policies that have been drafted for 2023. The Town Council is the safety committee for the Fire Department and must approve or advise revisions to the policies and procedures of the Fire Department. Councilman Stanley made a motion to approve the policies and procedures of the Fire Department. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion Carried 4-0. A majority of the extraction equipment has arrived and they have already needed to be used twice. Chief Dalton is expecting the remainder of the equipment soon. Park Superintendent Kris Wilson gave an update on the demolition of the Old Town Park restrooms and thanked the Street department for their help. The new restrooms are anticipated later in the winter. She detailed the items on the PO's that were approved. The meeting time for the park board has changed to 6:30 PM on the second Monday of the month that will start with the first meeting in January. She detailed the park board seats that will be available at the end of 2022. Legal —There were none. Public Comments — There were none. Approval of Claims — Councilman Stanley motioned to approve the payment of claims in the amount of $1,082,670.44, second by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 4-0 Approval of Payroll Clearing - Councilman Stanley made the motion to approve claims on the end of year payroll clearing in the amount of $173,324.68, second by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 4-0 Town Council Comments—Councilman Williams wished the town a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. He commended the street department on the decorations downtown and thanked them for the Holiday Cheer. Councilman Swinney echoed the statements about the decorations and wished everyone a Safe Christmas and a Happy New Year. Councilman Stanley gave his parting remarks as his time on the Town Council is coming to an end. Council President Warthen thanked Councilman Stanley for his service to the town on the council. He presented Councilman Stanley with an appreciation plaque. He also mentioned that all vacant committee and board positions would be posted on the website for interested individuals to apply.