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1891 Park Superintendent Phil Cornelius, representing the Park Board, is seeking the complete funding of the Old Town Park new playground out of the Food and Beverage Fund as allocated in the 2023 operational budget. The total cost of the playground is estimated at $62,000; this isjust the equipment costs. Spending would consist of using the $40,000 allocated for a new playground and $40,000 earmarked for a park shelter replacement. Parks has received a matching grant of up to $35,000 from Game Time and Sinclair Recreation to purchase playground equipment for this project. Councilman Brown motioned for the council to approve the equipment purchase with the contingency of legal review of the total down payment amount allowed. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 5-0. The Park Board is seeking the consideration of funding and involvement from the Town of Mooresville toward the completion of the Pioneer Park Expansion Project. To begin the conversation of consideration, members have asked for a $600,000 contribution toward the total funding. This request was made after the Parks Board was willing to spend all the Capital Non -Reverting funds of $550,222 after contributing $55,000 toward the project this year. The Council has asked staff to continue the conversation with RDC and Park Board on evaluating the total project costs and what can be self-funded without additional funds. Department Head Reports — Phile Cornelius mentioned that the disc golf course is currently open and sees daily usage. Dave Moore provided an update on the final stages of Monro Street. He mentioned the possibility of completing the east side sidewalk through a change order, allowing the current company to finish the project, costing $124,346. Councilman Williams motioned to move forward with the change order. Councilman Cook seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Chief Dalton provided an update on the new hire, confirming their acceptance of the conditional offer of employment. Councilman Warthen emphasized that the candidate will still need physical and mental health evaluations before finalizing their hiring process, even for lateral transfers. Legal — Council President Tom Warthen has signed to enter into a Supplemental Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services Relating to Opioids Settlements under the guidance of the Town Attorney. Councilman Cook motioned to agree to the amendment, seconded by Councilman Williams. Motion carried 5-0. Town Attorney Lee recommended sending letters to the owners of the nuisance properties to initiate the process of citing them for property cleanup if they don't comply with the request. Councilman Brown motioned to authorize legal to proceed, seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 5-0. Public Comments — Karen Overpeck, representing the Senior Citizens Center addressed the council, requesting them to consider increasing their annual donation for the upcoming year. Councilman Warthen mentioned that this request would be considered during the budgeting process. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve claims for $497,228.91. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve payroll clearingfor $197,725.64. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Town Council Comments — Councilman Warthen recommended extending HNTB's call service agreement. Councilman Swinney made a motion to approve the HNTB contract. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 5-0. The next regular meeting of the Mooresville Town Council will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Government Center.