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January 2, 2024 The Mooresville Town Council met in regular session on Tuesday, January 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, Councilman Josh Brown, and Councilman Kirk Witt. Town Attorney Chou-il Lee was also in attendance. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order Councilman Brown motioned to approve the December 19, 2023, meeting minutes and seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 4-0-1. Councilman Witt abstained. Reorganization - During the reorganization of the Town Council, Councilman Warthen expressed his desire to step down from the position of Town Council President. Councilman Swinney made a motion with a second by Councilman Brown to appoint Councilman Cook as President. Motion carried 4-1. Councilman Cook opposed the nomination and declined the position. A motion was made by Councilman Swinney with a second by Councilman Brown to nominate Councilman Warthen as Council President. Motion carried 4-1. Councilman Cook opposed. A motion was made by Councilman Witt with a second by Councilman Brown to appoint Greg Swinney as Vice President. Motion carried 4-1. Councilman Cook opposed. ,Unfinished Business - During a discussion on air packs, Attorney Lee mentioned that he conducted research and found that there are masks causing allergic reactions. Chief Dalton suggested sticking with the current MES Scott brand without the Bluetooth feature the department already uses. Currently, the department does not have Bluetooth in their air masks, and the chief believed its removal would not cause any problems. The other company has acknowledged they are experiencing allergic reactions related to latex. The MES Scott option costs $322,370 with a lifetime warranty. This purchase may require an additional appropriation from the LOIT fund. QUOTES Donley Safety $274,281.60 MES $322,370.00 Councilman Brown motioned to proceed with MES, seconded by Councilman Swinney. Motion Carried 5- 0. New Business - The Town currently has an open position for the Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. During the executive session, the council discussed this position and spoke with acting superintendent Calvin Boultbee. It was proposed to promote Clavin Boultbee from the acting superintendent role to the position of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. Councilman Brown motioned to appoint Calvin Boultbee to the superintendent with a second by Councilman Swinney. Motion carried 5-0. Department Head Reports - Calvin Boultbee, Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment, provided an update on the outfall. The contractor is awaiting the delivery of a part to repair their equipment to finish cleaning Outfall 001. Dianna Wamsley, Clerk -Treasurer, provided an update on replacing audio -video equipment in the meeting room. She mentioned that the committee members (Debbie Monts and Tammy VanHook) are satisfied that they received comparable quotes. She said they would return at the next meeting to request the council's decision.