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HM May 2, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6:30 P. M. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg Swinney, Councilman Jeff Cook, and Councilman Josh Brown. Town Attorney Cameron Starnes was also present. Councilman Shane Williams was absent. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Brown motioned to approve the April 18, 2023 meeting minutes and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 4-0. Unfinished Business — Public Hearing Ordinance 6-2023 Lassiter Super Voluntary Annexation -Council President Warthen opened the public hearing. The property owners Vicki and Harry Lasiter petitioned for annexation to the Town of Mooresville. There were no public comments. Councilman Swinney made a motion to close the public hearing. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Banner Update — Regina Shelby came before the council to discuss the placement of some banners and the artistic renderings submitted for the banners that would be up most of the year. There was a question about the printing company that would be used for the banners and the funding source. The town received two quotes from D&E and Wrap It Up, with D&E being the lowest bidder at $21,030.00. Councilman Warthen suggested contacting Redevelopment Commission to discuss potential funding since this project aligns well with their beautification values. Councilman Brown made a motion to accept D&E's bid of $21,030, Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 4-0 Councilman Swinney motioned to request funding for the banner program from the RDC. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Fire Department Staff Vehicle- Chief Dalton is requesting a new staff vehicle. The price for the Tahoe is $42,450, and an additional $8,000 would be needed to outfit the new vehicle. He mentioned that the Town of Monrovia is interested in purchasing the Chief's current vehicle. Councilman Warthen inquired about the 2021 Chevy Silverado truck that was purchased for the fire station's general use and plowing of the fire department parking lot. Chief Dalton stated that the truck was reassigned to Assistant Chief Russell with the understanding that he would plow as needed. Council President Warthen questioned the need for an additional vehicle at this time. Chief Dalton stated that the resell value for the current staff vehicle is continuing to depreciate. Currently, there are five staff vehicles and three take-home vehicles. Councilman Cook questioned if this is needed right now. Chief Dalton stated that with the shortage of vehicles that can be used for public safety, he recommends purchasing the vehicle. Councilman Cook made a motion to move forward with purchasing a 2023 Chevy Tahoe. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 3-1. Councilman Warthen opposed it. New Business — HVAC Bid Opening - There were no bids given at the time of the meeting. Though one was said to have been submitted, the bid was not located. If no bids have been received, the possibility of reopening the RFPQ is available, and if one has been received, it can be brought to the council for consideration.