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1886 Council President Warthen asked about a claim for the roof of the fire department. Chief Dalton said he had gotten three quotes and chose the least expensive quote. The total cost was $58,324.27 covered by the insurance, and the deductible was not charged due to the repair being greater than ten times the deductible. There are additional claims for water damage for $17,241 that the insurance has paid to the town that does have a $5,000 deductible that is applicable bringing the estimated damage to approximately $22,240. The water damage has not been repaired, as the Chief wanted to ensure that the roof was fixed before the water damage was addressed. Councilman Warthen mentioned that the roof repair was carried out without prior approval from the Town Council, resulting in these expenditures going into the general fund. He requested that Chief Dalton provide all the documentation related to the fire station roof repair. Councilman Warthen raised the issue of an unpaid invoice to Telemagen that had not received approval from Chief Buckner. The chief acknowledged the concern and confirmed that he would follow up. Park Superintendent Phil Cornelius provided an update on the opening of the disc golf course and the locations for the cornhole boards. Additionally, he reported the restrooms at Old Town Park are functioning well. He also suggested discussing a short-term contract extension with the current IT company. There was also a consensus among the Council to obtain more information on the need for Information Technology services. Legal — There were none. Public Comments — Regina Shelby, representing the Mooresville 200th Committee and being the event organizer of the Solar Eclipse, provided an update on the need for increased sanitation and trash removal during the upcoming solar eclipse weekend, estimated to attract over 120 thousand people to Morgan County. She presented a quote from B & R service to the council stating it was the lowest bid and they would be cleaned and sanitized daily. The area forthe porta pots will be in the Main Street parking lot, near the Library and Parks Department. These facilities will be crucial for planned activities throughout the weekend. Regina will provide all the quotes she received for these services with the council. Councilman Warthen stated there would be an answer at the next meeting. Dave Snyder appeared before the council and proposed having two routes for the homecoming parade that could alternate during even and odd years. Mr. Snyder also expressed his skepticism about the solar eclipse being as big of a draw to Morgan County and Mooresville as suggested. He anticipated Mooresville would have approximately four minutes of the Eclipse. Councilman Swinney made the motion to approve claims for $1,367,706.06. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve payroll clearing for $214,695.30. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve payroll clearing for $243,519.65. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Town Council Comments — Councilman Brown and Councilman Swinney both commended the Department Heads on the hard work of their budgets. The next regular scheduled meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Government Center.