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am Chief Dalton presented the run stats for December as well as the run stats for 2022. He has a pension board meeting to present a candidate for consideration, and if approved, the department will be fully staffed. He introduced Jordan Russel, who has been given the position of Assistant Chief. There was some discussion about the classifications of the runs. Councilman Williams commended the Chief on the Santa Parade. Dave Moore talked about the need to replace the banners downtown. Mr. Moore requested permission from the council members to advertise for bids on the Mowing of the cemetery for the next two years. He has been meeting with a Kenmore sales representative to facilitate the purchase of a new plow truck however pricing is not available at this time. There was a consensus on the council that Councilman Williams, Councilman Brown and Dave Moore would work on the new banner design. Councilman Cook motioned to allow Dave Moore to move forward with obtaining mowing bids. Councilman Williams seconded. The motion carried 5-0 Kris Wilson stated the Park board has voted to close the zip line permanently. She has submitted her resignation and her last day will be January 20, 2023. The position has been advertised. Council President Warthen thanked her for her time in the department and as the Superintendent. Legal — There were none. Public Comments — Dave Snyder welcomed Councilman Josh Brown to the Town Council. Mr. Snyder expressed his concerns about the size and placement of the sidewalks for the Monroe and Carlisle Street project and the removal of mature trees. Regina Shelby came before the council to follow up with the Town Council on the potential new position of an event coordinator. Approval of Claims — Councilman Swinney motioned to approve claims in the amount of $394,456.06. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Approval of Payroll Clearing - Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve the payroll clearing docket for the amount of $205,568.05. Seconded by Council Brown. Motion carried 5-0. Town Council Comments — Councilman Williams requested to be the street department's liaison with the upcoming 200' anniversary. Council President Warthen stated that department head liaisons are not working as intended; therefore, department heads may seek out whom they wish to discuss their needs with. Councilman Williams mentioned the torch lights and creating a calendar to schedule color changes for holidays and awareness months. Councilman Swinney welcomed Josh Brown to the Council. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center There being no further business to come before the council at this time, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Swinney with a second from Councilman Williams. Motion carried 5-0.