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f April 16, 2024 The Mooresville Town Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 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 present. Council President Warthen gave the invocation and called the meeting to order. Councilman Brown motioned to approve the meeting minutes of April 2, 2024, seconded by Councilman Swinney. The motion carried 5-0. Unfinished Business: Councilman Brown requested approval to establish a committee to review sign quotes to ensure the quotes are itemized and aligned with the town's goal. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve establishing a committee, seconded by Councilman Witt. The motion carried 5-0. New Business: Nikki McCrady with the Kendrick Foundation appeared before the Town Council to formally request a Proclamation recognizing May 2024 as Mental Health Month. Councilman Swinney motioned to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Councilman Brown. The motion carried 5-0. Department Head Reports: Fire Chief Dalton informed the council that the vehicle the DNR donated last year needs a new transmission. The estimated cost is $5,500 - $6,000. Chief Dalton had already consulted with the DNR, which provided a written statement of their approvalto surplus the car. Councilman Warthen recommended that Chief Dalton go through Municibid, and legal counsel will proceed with drafting a surplus resolution for the next meeting. Chief Dalton came before the council to request approval to price a new fire truck. Councilman Warthen stated that Chief Dalton does not require approval to gather information. He suggested that Chief Dalton list the specifications he is looking for and plan to attend the FDIC Conference in Indianapolis to explore options. Chief Dalton asked the council to consider amendingthe salary ordinance to allocate $7,500 from his budget for a paramedic stipend. This funding will be used to have three medics on shift, incentivizing firefighters to become medics. Chief Buckner updated the council members on employment aspects aimed at retaining officers. Recently, one officer left, leavingthe department understaffed. Afterthe first of the year, one more officer is setto retire, and three have applied for lateral transfers to other agencies. Chief Buckner is working to secure a COPS grant to add personnel for three to five years, with a match of 25/75%. Superintendent Calvin Boultbee of the Wastewater Treatment Plant provided an overview of the operation process and outlined his strategy for combating odors by incorporating a masking agent. Legal: Steve Harris presented his request to the Town Council for its support of his application to receive a 180 Alliance Makeover Grant from Indiana's READI 1.0 program. The grant, designated by Morgan County Economic Development Corporation and totaling approximately $112,000, would be for physical improvements to Harris' historic office building on West Main Street. The town would be the recipient of the grant money (ARPA funds delivered by the state), and it will pass