Town Council 02-28-2023 Special Session

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OEM February 28, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in a special session on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg Swinney, Councilman Shane Williams and Councilman Josh Brown. Town Attorney Ashley Ulbricht was present. Councilman Jeff Cook was not in attendance. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Unfinished Business— Fiscal Plan for the Super Voluntary Annexation -The fiscal plan is needed for all super voluntary annexations. Bakertilly impact study stated that no additional costs will be incurred by the Town as a result of the annexation and the Town will not receive an increase in its levy as a result of the annexation. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the fiscal plan for the super voluntary annexation as set forth by Bakertilly. Councilman Williams seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Ordinance 1-2023 Having already had the public hearing Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve Ordinance 1-2023. Councilman Brown seconded motion carried 4-0. Community Crossings Project Bid Recommendation — Banning Engineering sent a letter recommending the Town reject the bid for this project based on an error they found in unit pricing within the bid. Councilman Williams made a motion to reject the bid from Grady Brothers. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Councilman Williams made a motion to allow Banning engineering to re advertise the bid with any necessary adjustments as soon as possible. Councilman Brown seconded 4-0 Public Comments — Chris Tan from the Morgan County Boys and Girls Club came before the council to make a request to the council. Attorney Copeland advised that as this is a special meeting with only 3 topic were advertised and action can be taken on a request during this meeting. Chris detailed the project that he is requesting assistance with clearing the 1 acre of land that is owned by Mount Gilead Church. The vegetation and invasive trees have been cut down and considering the weather he is requesting assistance via use of additional dump trucks or skid loaders over the next few days to move the downed trees and vegetation so they can be hauled off by a company who is donating their time. He understands the rules of the special meeting but appreciates the time he was given and provided additional information to the council to learn more about the Boys and Girls Club. Council President Warthen thanked Chris for coming in and for his presentation, but in light of the advice of legal council is unable to take action at this meeting. Town Council Comments— Councilman Williams apologized to Chris stated that he should have been alerted before the meeting that no action could be taken and that the town should learn to help people. He emphasized his point by highlighting a move that the fire department assisted with for the Senior Center without council approval. He stated he would encourage the street department head to assist anyway as the Fire Chief did not request permission to assist people. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center.