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December 5, 2023 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mooresville Government Center. Council members present were Council President Tom Warthen, Councilman Greg Swinney, and Councilman Josh Brown. Town attorney Chou-il Lee was also present. Councilman Shane Williams and Councilman Jeff Cook were not present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve the minutes of the November 21, 2023 meeting and seconded by Councilman Brown. Motion carried 3-0. Unfinished Business — Public Hearing Award HVAC Project — Councilman Warthen mentioned representatives from both companies involved in the HVAC proposal are present tonight. There were no public comments regarding the BOT procurement process. Councilman Brown motioned to close the public hearing seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Warthen gave a summary of the committee meetings with Ameresco and Trane. Both companies were invited and appeared before the council to give their presentations in previous meetings. After careful consideration and evaluation, the committee members recognized Ameresco, making it the preferred choice for the HVAC project. Councilman Swinney motioned to award the contract to Ameresco, seconded by Councilman Brown. Motioned carried 3-0. Public Hearing Confirmatory Resolution 31-2023 — Brian Figg, representing Innovative Performance Technologies, appeared before the council seeking tax abatement on a new laser cutter that will increase the company's operational output. The equipment cost approximately $529,000 and is scheduled to be installed by 11/30/2023. There were no public comments made during the public hearing. Councilman Brown motioned to close the public hearing. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve Resolution 31-2023. Councilman Brown seconded. Motion carried 3-0 Salary Ordinance 14-2023 - Council members discussed the salary ordinance for 2024. Councilman Brown motioned to approve Ordinance 14, 2023, and Councilman Swinney seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Public Hearing Ordinance 15, 2023 Additional Appropriation for $200,000 from ARPA funds for potential bonuses for full-time employees. It does not set the bonus dollar amount. There were no public comments made during the hearing. There will be an amended salary ordinance presented at the next meeting for consideration for employee bonuses. Councilman Brown motioned to close the public hearing. Councilman Swinney seconded. Motion carried 3-0. Councilman Brown motioned to proceed with a one-time bonus seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 3-0. Award Surveillance and Access Control Deployment - Phil Cornelius acquired additional information from the bidders, including the monthly and yearly charges associated with the proposed systems. There were